Conference moments.

This weekend I have really enjoyed listening to and watching Conference. I admit, I didn't really hear much of it on Saturday due to the kids, but today was nice. Alex took a nap the entire second session while Audrey played on the swing set with the neighbors. It was so relaxing to be able to sit down and listen to the words of our beloved new Prophet and leaders. I recorded the Saturday sessions so hopefully I will be able to listen to them better throughout the week.

While President Monson was speaking in the first session today, I had this over whelming feeling come over me. I know it was the spirit testifying to me that he is our new Prophet of God. I had tears come to my eyes. I don't remember what he was saying at the time, but the moment really touched me. I am so grateful to my Heavenly Father for letting me have that quiet moment to myself without any interruptions. I think sometimes with little kids, it is hard to find that quiet time alone when you can really sit down and feel the spirit. I really need to work on finding time for more of those moments.

Another talk that really spoke to me today was the talk given by President Ballard. It was exactly what I needed to hear. It was good to be reminded that motherhood is the most important job I can be doing right now. I also liked how he reminded me that raising my children will be a small moment in my lifetime, and that I need to teach my little ones all I can in the short time I have them in my home. I know they will be grown before I know it and I don't want to have any regrets. I want to try and enjoy more of the small moments I have with them. Sometimes I find myself so busy doing the things that don't really matter that I miss out on little moments with my kids. I need to be less of a perfectionist and more relaxed and realize that all the other stuff will always be there, but my kids won't. I really want to work on that.

The past couple of weeks have been hard on me with Alex having his tonsils out. He has wanted me every second of every day. At the end of some long days with Alex I have felt completely drained. I've been less patient with Audrey and less loving to Jeff. President Ballard helped remind me that this has been but a small moment in my calling as a mother. He also reminded me that my children are precious gifts from God and I am ultimately responsible for the caring of and nurturing of them. I tried to remember that tonight as Alex had a HUGE meltdown when he had to get ready for bed instead of go outside! He has been so hard lately. I think this talk has given me the strength to deal with him for at least one more day. Thanks President Ballard!

After the last session we took the kids in the car and drove up to the Temple. Audrey is always wanting to go and see it up close. It was fun, and Alex liked to see the "pree pemple" or as we like to say, the pretty temple.