General Conference weekend is always something I look forward to. I love to learn from our beloved prophet, and apostles. My kids don't let me sit and listen intently, but the talks that I seem to really need, always make it through the chaos. I loved President Monson's talk on finding joy. It actually took me quite a while to get pregnant with Taylee, and I was so discouraged month after month when it wasn't happening. Then, when she was here, and I was so ecstatic. She was a burst of sunshine in our lives. I got pregnant with Rohne very surprisingly when Tay was only 4 1/2 months old, and I was so overwhelmed. I was also happy, but so worried about how I could adequately care for these 2 babies. Both of my kids were very colicky and fussy newborns, which really weighed on me. I remember hoping for them to grow up faster, so that phase would be over. Yet, I would give anything to have that time back now, and remember to laugh a little more. Children are so precious, and they grow up too fast. Every day, and I am going to try and remember President Monson's talk, and find joy in all that they do. I will try and stop to listen to their stories, and play with them. Let the dinner menu go sometimes, and leave the dishes dirty in the sink. Forget about "Dancing with the Stars", and play Duck Duck Goose, and Hide and Seek instead. My individual plans and interests can wait, because I chose to be a mom, and I am smack dab in the middle of it. I want to someday look back at this time, and have very few regrets, because I did my best, and found joy. Thank you, President Monson, for the divine inspiration you shared with me that day.
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I'm so grateful to have you as a daughter and the mother of some of my beautiful grandchildren. What a wise, unselfish and beautiful (I may add) mother they have. I can look back with regret on some of the things I have done, but I never regret any moment that I spent with my children, and I'm grateful for every moment that I can spend with them now. (Talking on the phone and reading theses blogs is also precious time for me.) I know that you will be blessed eternally for every minute you spend mothering.
Very sweet post Emily! You sound like such a sweet Mommy! Wish I knew you better in High School! We have such VERY similar stories. I too had difficuties for over 3 years to get pregnant with Summer and itfinally came..then you guessed it 4 1/2 months later came our wonderful surprise little boy! I always try to remember the heartache that I felt during those 3 years when times are tough with my little crazies then it makes me love them even more!
Wow, what an awesome post. I have been struggling with "living in the moment" myself lately. I love my babies so much and sometimes forget that we are creating memories every day. Do I really want Josie to remember that her mom was always too busy to play with her?! No I certainly do not. Thanks for sharing, I really needed it tonight.
thanks Emmers. We all need to hear that. Wow and what an adorable picture.
You are so right. I, too will try to do these things.
I loved the talk to. Thanks for your added comments! I try to cherish every moment too. Time is going by soooo fast. It looks like you always have a great time with your kids and I'm sure they will always remember the memories you have made with them!
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