Hello Again

Can any 80's music lovers tell me who wrote the title of that song? I'll give you a hint - Pennylover.
So much has gone on since I last wrote! I've been bad. It's hard not having a comrade inspiring me to write but alas I think I'm giving up on Annie (sorry, I still love you). Are you coming back old friend or do I need to change the title of the blog to 1 Trdmom?

Yesterday was General Conference for our church which is when our church leaders address us with inspiring and uplifting messages and counsel that always help me re-evaluate my path and things I can do to be better. USAToday had an article about it here which I was pleasantly surprised to see on my yahoo homepage this morning. One of the topics that seemed to be revisited several times was the importance of motherhood and parenting which really touched me and made me more resolute to do a better job at my job - being a mom. It scares me to think of the world as it is out there for my children as they get older. I sometimes think we should just hunker down in the house - I'll homeschool them, and I can keep them away from all the bad influences that exist. But then I realize that by doing that I wouldn't be teaching them anything, instead I need to arm them with the tools they will need to withstand the temptations they will encounter and teach them to be strong, independent thinkers with loving and accepting hearts. That's so hard. Teaching children to hate the sin but love the sinner. Our greatest example of that is of course our Savior Jesus Christ so I hold fast to his example and try to teach them about Him and the things He did for us. But often I find it difficult to explain to them how there are bad things that go on in the world but we love everyone no matter what they do. How do you teach them to Love all but to watch out for strangers who want to sneak you in their car at the same time. Anyway, I was reminded yesterday of how important my job really is and that there really isn't time to waste when raising young kids.

Ben is still wheezing. He got lots of allergy tests done but they all came up negative. I have some pictures of his tests I'll have to post when I get home. Right now we are up in Sacramento spending Spring Break with family! So fun to be here and see everyone.

Jacob is having a blast playing Tball and is so cute! Again, I'll have to post pictures when I get home. And Emma is almost always found with a book in her hand. I have to take away her books at night or she'll stay up all night reading.

I'm going to be better about blogging. I listened to a message yesterday about keeping a journal of our children's life and felt a little guilt because I've been so bad at writing down the things my kids do and say each day. Honestly with the technology we have today I have no excuse. So you can hold me to it - I'll be on here more.


postedit: I have no problem with homeschooling and would actually love to do it if I had the organizational skills and patience to do it and I admire those out there that do. My reference was more to the effect that I would love to lock my doors to the world and protect my kids from everything but know that I can't do that.