This Day

I think it's quite comical when I snap a photo of my kids each Sunday, if only you could be a fly on the wall. And there was noise in the background. (I guess it's good there isn't :) I would be labeled the wicked witch!! Jared isn't pictured because he was mad about something and right before snapping it the little boys were totally fighting. Ahhh.... welcome to Sunday mornings in my house. Once again, I found myself dreading church. I hate that I do that, but truth be known it's hard to even get anything out of church with noisy little boys. I am SO glad I made myself go, because today was probably one of the best high council Sunday's we have had in a long time. I even managed to take a few notes. Woo hoo for me! The talks were based on Elder Eyring's talk in General Conference.

She started out by discussing the daylight savings and how we have a few more hours each day. With this "extra" time that we have what are we doing? Are we using our time wisely? Heavenly Father has given us this extra time to prepare ourselves and not put off things of importance.

"Even the Savior, who was without sin set an example of the need not to procrastinate. He said: I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work."

I can only speak for myself, but I am the queen of procrastination and making terrible use of my time. Hello? Internet usage literally can waste away some of my days. We were also given a quiz by the sister who taught relief society today. It was a list of questions asking us how prepared we were for eternal life. (I'll spare you the guilty questions) I'll I have to say for myself is ouch! I definitely have a lot of work to do and to set my priorities in better order. I have found myself falling into the traps of Satan many times. Here is a quote that really hit home:

"Complacency can affect even the seasoned adult. The better and the longer you serve, the more likely that the tempter can place this lie in your mind: "You have earned a rest." You may have been the Primary President in your little branch twice. Or may have worked long and hard on your mission and sacrificed so much to serve. Or perhaps you were the pioneer in the Church where you live. The thought may come: "Why not leave the service to the new people. I have done my part." The temptation will be to believe that you will return to serve again, someday."

The best thing about leaving church is feeling a sense of tackling your weaknesses. We learn and study the same principals each week, I know I have a lot of work to do. I am just grateful for the opportunity to repent these things and for a loving, forgiving Savior. On our way home, I was feeling rejuvenated and spotted this on our drive home. I loved seeing the rows upon rows of black eyed susans line the road.

My son continues to challenge my patience on a day to day basis. Did I mention I am thankful for repentence?? Jared thinks he needs to undress himself in the car on the drive home. It literally erks me and Doug to no end. I stopped the car and told him to fix his tie or he would be wearing it the remainder of the day. He had his shirt unbuttoned and tie almost completely off! I know mean mom, but we have warned him about this several times. Grrr. Looks like time is wasting away sitting here, I am off for family scripture study.

good deed: got some stuff organized for the ward party.