If you don't like the weather, just wait a day . . .

It seems like every place claims to have weather that changes quickly, but Texas truly does! Just a few weeks ago we had 2 snow days and just last week the boys were playing in the pool and hose. It was very recently winter and now spring is in full force, allergies and all. But I love warm weather and I love when the boys can play outside to their heart's content.

Let's be Real

When I post something on my blog I want it to be true to life. Of course I want to be positive and up beat, but I want to be honest too. This is after all a journal of sorts, so why should I lie? Sometimes when I read other people's blogs I wonder how their lives can be so amazing? I read an article recently written by a so called, "young feminist atheist" about how she's obsessed with reading 'Mormon mommy blogs' because of the idea that 'the grass is always greener.' Essentially she feels that Mormon women are always happy, bake cookies and lounge around all day. As if being home with children is boring or we don't have enough to do. I respect the fact that she enjoys reading these blogs and I'm glad that they make family life seem enjoyable, but I think some of those blogs can be a bit out of reality. I mean, seriously, everyone has a bad day sometimes. And everyone snaps at their husband or snips at their children. We're not perfect. And sometimes we're just not happy and we don't know why. Some days I feel like I could pull my hair out, or like I just need to go for a very very very long drive. But at the end of each day, I wouldn't trade my life or my family for the world. The point is, it's not always easy and we mess up, but it's totally worth it. It's worth it because the purpose behind it all is so much greater than us. It's about raising these little people to be responsible, caring, sensitive, and loyal adults. And it's about helping them get back to their Father in Heaven. In the meantime we're allowing ourselves to be saved too. Parenthood is a refiner's fire. If we're trying to do it right we're stripped down to our true selves and every imperfection shows. And we can become better and say, "next time this happens I'll handle it differently, etc etc." Anyway, raising children is not easy, life is not easy, but it's so worth it!

The Loves of my Life

As I get older (and no, I'm not saying I'm old), I am beginning to realize more and more that there are very few things in this life that matter. And there are a few things that really DO matter. It may seem cliche, but I truly believe that LOVE is what it's all about. From our existence, to our purpose, to where we are trying to go, it's all about love. I have 3 'loves of my life.' My Savior, Jesus Christ, my family, and my friends.

These relationships complete me. Nothing else matters. Maybe this seems like such a simplistic view, but I find complete and utter contentment and peace in my life when these relationships are in order. That's not to say that there's never stress or hardship, but there is peace.

Happy Valentine's Day!