http://www.lds.org/training/wwlt/2013/bringing-up-children-in-light-and-truth?lang=eng#media=_parenting-touching-the-hearts-of-our-youth

Last night as I was checking on David one last time before I got into bed for the night, I looked at his sweet peaceful face and his little hands clasped together.  I felt so blessed to have him in our family.  I can still hardly believe sometimes that he is actually her and in our family now.  Heavenly Father in His tender mercy towards me gave me this new son.  Having David has been a tender mercy for me and our entire family.  He helps bring more happiness, more kindness and more love.  In my prayers last night I thanked Heavenly Father for this new little person with such a sweet tender joyful spirit.

http://www.mormonchannel.org/faith-and-family?v=2360101824001

I am including a link to the wonderful messages I heard today on motherhood.  Some of the stories came form the General Relief Society meeting right after the Twin Towers were hit on September 11, 2001. IT made me think back to where I was that September 11th.  I was getting ready to go visit and help take care of Joshua in the NICU that morning.  I was getting ready to leave the Ronald McDonald house when I was told about eh news by another lady staying there.  This meeting happened shortly after the crashes as I was embarking on my journey as a new mother.........to two precious souls; one in Heaven after his short stay on Earth and one fighting for his life each day.  Wow...............I have learned a lot.

http://www.mormonchannel.org/stories-from-rs/7

Today I was feeling a bit down on myself.  I always want to accomplish more and spend more time with each of my special children.  I get tied up in the cleaning often and sometimes (as much as I hate to admit this) I spend what I consider too much time reading daily news stories on the internet.  So, I decided that despite not being showered or having the house all the way clean, I would try some different things.  I copied several handwriting sheets for Elijah to do because he loves practicing his letters.  I taught him how to do them and he had fun.  I read baby books to David.  When I fed David instead of reading, I just held him and looked at him and enjoyed when he looked back at me; I really felt blessed to have him in our family.  He is a miracle.  I made popsicles with Elijah and ate lunch with him instead of cleaning while he ate lunch alone.  Soon it started pouring down rain……….Elijah got up and found his huge puffy winter coat and put it on.  I let him run up and down the sidewalk with his bare feet, short and coat on.  He had the greatest time.  I stood on the porch with David in my arms watching Elijah enjoy one of the gifts from God that I often complain about!  Rain.   I talked gently to David and explained what he was seeing.

I found a radio show put out by the church…….I found an episode that highlighted motherhood and had stories on it from General Relief Society meetings.  I was reminded that the most important work I can do is in my home.  I was also reminded that life is really really busy and that I need to choose the best things.  One lady talked about what we will be thinking of when it is our time to die…………………most likely we will be thinking of our families.  I really want to strengthen mine and spend quality time with them.  Motherhood is not glamorous in the eyes of society today………..or even worth the time.  The titles Housewife or Stay at Home Mom are kind of looked down on.  I know my role is important and can’t be replaced…but it was nice to be reminded of how important Motherhood really is.

So far today, the Lord has shown his mercy for me by sending the rain, letting me think and stop and spend more time with my little boys.  He let me come across the radio show all about Motherhood to remind me of how important my role really is.  The Lord loves me.

Elijah is practicing his violin now…………..all on his own!  I better go listen!  Until next time……………………