My friend Angela is having a contest on her blog. The rules are I have to post about 5 things that make sense in my life as a homemaker and mother. These are things that create order and happiness in our home.
1 Put myself together. yes...ALL the pieces. Not necessarily for anyone but myself. If I get up and get ready for the day by 8:30 am. I feel better and much more motivated to tackle things.
2 Exercise. It clears my head.
3 Don't raise my voice. I am constantly working on this one. Especially lately. I stole this quote from a cousins blog. I've been thinking about it a lot lately. Thanks Amanda.
President Gordon B. Hinckley said: "Never forget that these little ones are the sons and daughters of God and that yours is a custodial relationship to them, that He was a parent before you were parents and that He has not relinquished His parental rights or interest in these little ones.
"Now, love them, take care of them. Fathers, control your tempers, now and in all the years to come. Mothers, control your voices, keep them down. Rear your children in love, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Take care of your little ones, welcome them into your homes and nurture and love them with all of your hearts.
"They may do, in the years that come, some things you would not want them to do, but be patient, be patient. You have not failed as long as you have tried. Never forget that" (Gordon B. Hinckley, address to the Salt Lake University 3rd Stake Conference, Nov. 3, 1996).
"Now, love them, take care of them. Fathers, control your tempers, now and in all the years to come. Mothers, control your voices, keep them down. Rear your children in love, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. Take care of your little ones, welcome them into your homes and nurture and love them with all of your hearts.
"They may do, in the years that come, some things you would not want them to do, but be patient, be patient. You have not failed as long as you have tried. Never forget that" (Gordon B. Hinckley, address to the Salt Lake University 3rd Stake Conference, Nov. 3, 1996).
It has helped me. I am learning that raising my voice only puts our whole family on edge. I love reminders like this that put things into perspective.
4 Talk to my spouse. I've been surprised a few times in our marriage how easily it is to just not talk to eachother much. Between work, school, and kids, sometimes you just want quiet (or sleep). But when I look back on our marriage, some of my favorite times with Brock have been just lying in bed and talking into the night. I always want to make and keep those memories. We make an effort to date and spend time together.
5 Cheetos. They always make me happy. Baked and cheesy. Every day. (almost)
Join in the contest. She is giving away a custom made header for your blog (she is like the digital scrapbook queen btw). Go to her blog to read all the rules and share your 5 sense!
