Life as we know it in the Laurence house hold is like a raging river with white water rapid agendas sprinkled with a few short, very short, calm stretches. We currently find ourselves trying to keep the two little tykes a float while we run around looking at houses, meeting with real estate agents, talking with builders on the phone, and looking at plans.
We've also enjoyed having Jaret's family stay with us for two of the last four weeks which has been quite a fun change. I don't know if Jaret's poor family enjoyed what they were exposed to but we were glad to have them come. Poor Jaret's dad was here for days one through five of potty training and managed to get the stomach flu from me during his visit. Sad day. I just heard from Jaret's sister, Tiana, and found out that we somehow managed to get her sick with same thing the four of us have been struggling with...some sort of sinus infection. We're still cruising along and have managed to make it through the worst of it. I think we bonded as a family being sick together. What mom doesn't like getting up with a baby several times a night when they're both sick ;).
I would say that the biggest challenge, come to find out, is me. I've been struggling with age two and have committed myself to reading words of wisdom from the experts. There's good and bad news.
The bad news: Come to find out that it's not age two that's the problem. According to experts it's me. Bummer.
The good news: I can control myself better than my own kid...I think...I hope.
So, I read on. I finished one book and have been grateful for it. Now, I'm onto the next. I started it yesterday and am completely blown away at how jam packed the pages are with pure parenting doctrine. This could be the scriptures of parenting...I'll let ya know if it works before I actually claim that statement. The book is called "Parenting With Love" by Glen I. Latham and it's not even 100 pages. That's my kind of book.
Something else I've really been enjoying is the private basketball coaching lessons I've been giving. It's so fulfilling to see such commitment and progress by the younger generation. I continue to be impressed by not only their work ethic but their attitudes and character. I've got a great bunch of girls!
Last but not least, I absolutely loved Stake Conference. This past week has been black and white. It started out pretty black. I was probably as down as I've ever been and it wasn't looking good for a quick recovery. Luckily Heavenly Father came to the rescue and sent and Apostle and General Authority to talk to me. I was blessed with three - two hour sessions that picked me up, built me up and left me with more than I realized I could have at this point. I am so grateful for a loving God who knows and loves me personally. I really got what I needed out of that Stake Conference. I feel like I can be happy again and I have hope that it can stay. I feel like I have more motivation to do what is right then I've had in such a long time. I love my family, my friends, and even myself more than I have in a long time. Will it last? I dunno. I guess that is up to me. This Stake Conference reminded me of my testimony of the Holy Ghost and how it cleanses us and lifts us up. The Holy Ghost brings things to our remembrance that we sometimes forget. That happened for me this weekend. I have light back in my life and it feels so good. Nothing cures my weakest hours and darkest days like a good dose of spirituality.
So, the river rages on but I am no longer so scared of the rapids. I've got my safety vest and paddle to protect me and my family and friends to enjoy it with.
We've also enjoyed having Jaret's family stay with us for two of the last four weeks which has been quite a fun change. I don't know if Jaret's poor family enjoyed what they were exposed to but we were glad to have them come. Poor Jaret's dad was here for days one through five of potty training and managed to get the stomach flu from me during his visit. Sad day. I just heard from Jaret's sister, Tiana, and found out that we somehow managed to get her sick with same thing the four of us have been struggling with...some sort of sinus infection. We're still cruising along and have managed to make it through the worst of it. I think we bonded as a family being sick together. What mom doesn't like getting up with a baby several times a night when they're both sick ;).
I would say that the biggest challenge, come to find out, is me. I've been struggling with age two and have committed myself to reading words of wisdom from the experts. There's good and bad news.
The bad news: Come to find out that it's not age two that's the problem. According to experts it's me. Bummer.
The good news: I can control myself better than my own kid...I think...I hope.
So, I read on. I finished one book and have been grateful for it. Now, I'm onto the next. I started it yesterday and am completely blown away at how jam packed the pages are with pure parenting doctrine. This could be the scriptures of parenting...I'll let ya know if it works before I actually claim that statement. The book is called "Parenting With Love" by Glen I. Latham and it's not even 100 pages. That's my kind of book.
Something else I've really been enjoying is the private basketball coaching lessons I've been giving. It's so fulfilling to see such commitment and progress by the younger generation. I continue to be impressed by not only their work ethic but their attitudes and character. I've got a great bunch of girls!
Last but not least, I absolutely loved Stake Conference. This past week has been black and white. It started out pretty black. I was probably as down as I've ever been and it wasn't looking good for a quick recovery. Luckily Heavenly Father came to the rescue and sent and Apostle and General Authority to talk to me. I was blessed with three - two hour sessions that picked me up, built me up and left me with more than I realized I could have at this point. I am so grateful for a loving God who knows and loves me personally. I really got what I needed out of that Stake Conference. I feel like I can be happy again and I have hope that it can stay. I feel like I have more motivation to do what is right then I've had in such a long time. I love my family, my friends, and even myself more than I have in a long time. Will it last? I dunno. I guess that is up to me. This Stake Conference reminded me of my testimony of the Holy Ghost and how it cleanses us and lifts us up. The Holy Ghost brings things to our remembrance that we sometimes forget. That happened for me this weekend. I have light back in my life and it feels so good. Nothing cures my weakest hours and darkest days like a good dose of spirituality.
So, the river rages on but I am no longer so scared of the rapids. I've got my safety vest and paddle to protect me and my family and friends to enjoy it with.
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