Life is very busy, mostly because I’m attached to a small baby. (Although he is growing quite rapidly–he gained 3 lbs in as many weeks.) We went to the Autrey Mill Nature Preserve before Conference on Saturday and took some family pictures. Here they are:

Here’s some advice I’ve been writing down in my journal for myself. It gives a good idea of how life is.

• Go outside 🙂
• There is no greater work that I could be doing than being a mother to my two boys–but it can also be exhausting, discouraging and lots of hard work!
• More important than doing is enjoying.
• I love being on top of things…but I’m also trying to keep realistic expectations and enjoy the wonderful moments like a nice day at the park and quizzical new eyes.
• I am blessed!
• I can get frustrated or accept life and do my best…meet the challenges, find solutions, and mostly maintain happiness and optimism.
• It’s easy to get down when I focus on what’s good only for me.
• Strive for the middle ground between laziness and over-reaching. (see here)
• Listen and pay attention to Peter more: enjoy him more.
• Act don’t respond.
• Formula can be very wonderful at times.
• Visiting is fun.
• Have relaxed days.
• Enjoy life, take what comes. Life is not a formula to fill out after which I get happiness. Life is more dynamic and special.
• I’m happy…even when things aren’t necessarily perfect because the good outweights the bad.
• Sacrifice clean home & tasks for my children–so I did. I let the bathrooms alone and played Legos.
• Come what may and love it. (see here)
• Be grateful and ask for help instead of trying to do it all myself.
• I love my family. Its fun to spend time and play together.
• Be watchful and pray always.
• I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.