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It’s About Time

Here’s the question of the week, If Molly is all kinds of crafty, thin (Because she is working out), Pretty (Because she takes time to do her hair and Shower), an Excellent House Keeper, Service oriented, teaching and taking care of her children….etc..etc. When does 

Gratitude Will Get You Anywhere

I absolutely love it when my children are grateful for things I do for them. It really makes me want to do so much more. I wonder if they’ve figured it out yet because, I admit,  that I wouldn’t mind at all, being manipulated with 

Graduation: Who’s Party Is It?

So I was talking to my dear friend the other day and her eldest is graduating from high school and she was inviting all of his friends and family to a dinner party for him. Her husband asked her why she wasn’t inviting her friends 

Confession: Moving Day

So, we are moving into our house, renovations are almost done, and baby is teething. Normally, there are labels on my boxes, and everything is organized and in it’s place before I even begin. Not this time. I am behind on de-cluttering so I’m packing 

What I Want My Children To Know

Having a new baby really makes you think….about the life you want for your child. Now that I’m having a baby in my older years those ideals have changed. It isn’t as much about money as it is about love. Not so much about being 

I Declare!

I am forgiving I do not read too much into things people do or say I accept people for who they are, where they are, and for the good things they bring to the table I am a good friend I am merciful I serve 

Gospel Academic Standards

I loved all the talks about being a teacher to our children this last general conference and began thinking about what I want my children to know about the gospel. When I first began teaching them I was all over the board, from following the 

Confession: Stove Top

So we just got a new glass top stove recently. It was beautiful for about 1 month. As I’m cleaning it today, I’m wondering….how does Molly do it? I mean does she never spill on her stove when she cooks? Is she never distracted by 

Letting go….of that baby fat!

Why is baby fat so cute on a pregnant woman, so absolutely adorable on the baby but once the new mom leaves the hospital the fat on her body is no longer considered cute at all? Of course my sister in law claims that she 

My Meal Plan

Hmmmm, lets see. A plan… I didn’t realize how hard this was until my Daughter tried to do it for a YW project and I kept saying things like…”Your brother won’t eat that, “That isn’t your father’s favorite. Should we think of something else?,” “That is