Simplifying

If you've read this blog, or know me even a little bit, you know this has been quite a stressful year for our little family. Things are looking up and starting to come together and Mike and I feel like we can finally breathe. Money is still tight, and with three jobs between the two of us, time is nonexistent, but we our healthy and happy.

I have a tendency to overextend myself. I love to host parties, I yearn to be crafty, I have always felt the need to impress people. Starting now, that is going to stop. I was so stressed and upset with myself because I just couldn't get Dallin's birth announcements out. I let time get away from me and haven't even thought about Christmas cards. The tree just went up a few days ago and I haven't made a single plate of goodies for anybody but my family. And I'm okay with it.

Starting now I am going to focus on what makes me most happy. My family and my Savior. A few months ago we were issued a challenge at church to read from the Book of Mormon daily, specifically focusing on Christ. We were given a red marking pencil and a fresh, unmarked copy of the Book of Mormon and were told to mark every time Christ was referenced. I haven't read every day without fail, but I am averaging about five times per week.

My boys are growing up so fast. Dallin is about to roll over and Hayden is such a big kid! I want to spend more uninterrupted time with them. Time when I'm not worrying about anything else getting done. Time when I can stare into their precious little faces and just love them.

Make no mistake...I'm sure a ton of my energy will be spent on developing my talents and hosting parties, but my relationship with the Savior and my children will be on what I spend the most of my time.