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I’ve been pondering motherhood a great deal lately, and specifically wondering how to make mothering my “element.”  I am convinced it is within my reach, and furthermore, I am also convinced that there are solid, God-given principles in place here that could help *all* mothers feel energized by this high and holy calling. I mean,...
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Weeding. Yes, lessons from weeding. Remember this post? Well, I am sad to say, that newfound love for gardening didn’t last.  We had more snow and coldness, and then when it warmed up 2 months later I didn’t really do much. Okay, okay, you caught me. I didn’t do a blessed thing with my yard. Nope. <Insert Lame Excuses here> Mostly...
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Note from the editor: This happened a few weeks ago, and was written up several days ago.  In other words, old news.  Isn’t it fun? I bet you’re thinking I’m going to relate some embarrassing story about a child throwing a fit. Well, I’m not. Nope.  Actually, it was embarrassing, but this one is about me, not my...
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To the Person or Persons who stole John’s 2 work laptops, You are welcome to them.  One more step along the path of decluttering, right?  No, seriously, I was really struggling to wean myself off the computer, and this has helped tremendously.  Next time, however, please ask first — it’ll go better for you in...
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“… It is not possible to make real change all by ourselves. Our own willpower and our own good intentions are not enough. When we make mistakes or choose poorly, we must have the help of our Savior to get back on track. We partake of the sacrament week after week to show our faith...
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Have one of those days… Where it takes you fully 30 minutes to just wake up because you spent all night consoling a sick/in-pain colicy baby? Where you’re still in your PJ’s at 9:30?  (Ugh!!!) Where your oldest boy FINALLY follows directions to get dressed for the day… when he changes into his Tae Kwon Do uniform...
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Please don’t run away screaming.  Or worse, please don’t roll your eyes and move on to something else… But yes, I am about to quote extensively once again from one of the leaders of the LDS Church.  This is worth your time,  (promise!), and it’s not just here to be a great quote.  It’s...
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