It seems like no matter what stage in life we are in it is busy. So many times I feel like I am being pulled in 4 different directions at the same time. There is always something that has to get done; whether it's making Christmas presents for all the Sisters in the Ward, doing the never ending piles of laundry, sitting down to do homework with the kids, or making dinner. I have left out the other 100 things that moms, wives, and LDS women do on a daily basis, but you get my point.
I found myself complaining the other day about not having time to enjoy anything I was doing. I was in a "get one task done so I could move on to the next task" mode. Not really happily doing any of them.
I was making dinner and Caite asked if I could play a game with her. I said after dinner. Well dinner came and went, clean up came and went, then baths came and went. I got the kids in bed and Caite started crying, "You said you would play a game with me!" But now it was bed time and she had school in the morning. "We'll do it tomorrow." She was sad and I felt bad.
Then I got a call from a lady in the Ward asking me to sub for her in Relief Society next week. The lesson is a Conference talk give by President Monson, "Finding Joy in the Journey." President Monson said, "Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important--and what is most important always involves the people around us." "Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows."
The night I didn't play the game with Caite, I made her feel like she was less important than cleaning up. I don't want that to happen again. So I need to come up with a better solution. Dinner still needs to be made, the house still needs to be cleaned, but my kids need to know that they are the most important things to me. I'm working on it...finding joy in the journey. Heavenly Father knew I needed to teach this lesson. If no one in Relief Society gets anything out of my lesson, I did. I need it. Isn't that how it always goes? I'm grateful for a loving Father who KNOWS me so well, knows my needs, and knows how to meet them.
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I loved this talk during Conference. My mom was great at involving us in everyday tasks. One of my favorite activities as a toddler? Sweeping the floor! I also loved cleaning sinks, lol. Honestly, I just loved being with my mom (hindsight, she probably had to redo a ton of my "work") and I cherish those moments.
Dax "helps" me fold laundry. He grins as I run each piece over his head before folding - it's one of his favorite games.
Anyhow, what a great lesson to give - wish I could hear it. When are you moving back to MI, again? ;)
SO true but much easier said than done! I think that all the time! It is a good reminder to live in the moment! Cute Christmas blog!!! Look you find time for everything! Have a good one and tell everyone hello!!
That was neat Amy. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the reminder of what is important.
I just recently read that talk too and it really helped me. It's hard to remember sometimes, but is so worth it when I can let some things go so Emma knows how important she is to me. It'll all get done... at least the important things.
We had that lesson yesterday actually. It is still one of my favorites. it reminds me of how truly important my claling as a mother is and how I need to just enjoy the ride! You know how to put thing perfectly Amy!! You are a great mom, wife, LDS woman etc.!! I wish I was more like you! And definantly yes! We would LOVE to be there for Isaac's baptism. And we would LOVE for you guys to be there for Jake's as well. See ya then!!
Love your post! I have read that talk many a times in the last few weeks. I know how hard it is to live in the moment when we just wish that our husbands could be done with all their schooling and everything. But I know that the kids don't stop growing during all of that and that is what makes me remember to take time for them. Thanks for the reminder!
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