Had a thought tonight, while I was laying by Easton before he fell asleep. Sometimes our children will take on different roles…
While they are around us they might behave in a different way than we might want. (example: they might throw a fit about eating veggies.)
But it seems to me, that once they are in other settings outside our home… they take on the role we showed them… (if we try to get them to eat their veggies through encouragement and example they will mimic similar reactions between friend or family interactions… if we force and use anger… they will too!)
My mom told me that often times me or my sister's will resist her advice (as wife or a mother) what she doesn't see is the other side of the coin… As soon as we see our friends or peers facing challenges we step into our mother's shoes and are happily telling them what works for us which just so happens to be the same advice our mom thought we were resisting.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Friday, November 8, 2013
the art of a mom
I loved this article. These are skills I have been trying to learn, improve, and hopefully master...
1. The are of saying no.
Saying 'no' to your kids is very healthy for them. They shouldn't get everything.
Saying 'no' to others. You have to be more delicate with this one. But make sure your kids feelings and lives are being put before pleasing neighbors and friends.
2. The art of asking
Put aside your pride. Ask for help.
3. The art of being present
Don't let trivial things take part or all your attention.
Link to Article.
1. The are of saying no.
Saying 'no' to your kids is very healthy for them. They shouldn't get everything.
Saying 'no' to others. You have to be more delicate with this one. But make sure your kids feelings and lives are being put before pleasing neighbors and friends.
2. The art of asking
Put aside your pride. Ask for help.
3. The art of being present
Don't let trivial things take part or all your attention.
Link to Article.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Your greatest challenge, mothers
Incredible Talk from President Hinckley. At around minute 11 he gives advice. Some ideas on what mothers should teach to their children.
1. Teach them to cultivate and search out GOOD friends!
2. Teach them to value education. Acquire learning. It will bless their lives.
The Glory of God is intelligence
3. Teach them to respect their bodies.
4. Teach them to pray.
This list is not new. This is as old as Adam & Eve.
1. Teach them to cultivate and search out GOOD friends!
2. Teach them to value education. Acquire learning. It will bless their lives.
The Glory of God is intelligence
3. Teach them to respect their bodies.
4. Teach them to pray.
This list is not new. This is as old as Adam & Eve.
wise words from my daddy!
My dad said remember, 'satan raises cattle to kill. Our father in heaven raises sons and daughters to give him ALL that He has!' paraphrased
Don't believe Satan's chocolate covered lies they will never lead to what he suggests they will lead to!
Don't believe Satan's chocolate covered lies they will never lead to what he suggests they will lead to!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
J-O-Y
Joy is spelled...
J- Jesus
O- Others
Y- You
As you put Jesus first, and then, others before yourself, you will find JOY. Joy in motherhood!
J- Jesus
O- Others
Y- You
As you put Jesus first, and then, others before yourself, you will find JOY. Joy in motherhood!
taboos in society
used to be the subject of sex or homosexuality. Modern taboos focus on mothers and children.
story of my mom
My little sis is serving a mission and my mom had gotten word, from a round-about way that Sierra's companion was not treating her very well. So, my mom prayed.
That day my sis had an emergency transfer. Sierra said Mom must be like Alma, what she prays for she gets because of her righteous desires and complete Faith in our Savior. I TOTALLY AGREE! She is incredible.
Remember, that as badly as we want what is best for our children there is someone that wants them to succeed even more. He is our Father in Heaven, who has entrusted us with His children. Go to him, for help, no doubt he will help you raise His children, who he is letting you raise for a season.
Remember, that as badly as we want what is best for our children there is someone that wants them to succeed even more. He is our Father in Heaven, who has entrusted us with His children. Go to him, for help, no doubt he will help you raise His children, who he is letting you raise for a season.
You're prayers as a mom...
send heaven to work and angels to your aid!
"There are few things more powerful than the prayers of a righteous mother." Boyd K. Packer
I know this to be true not because I've learned this for myself as a mom but because I felt the power of my mom's prayers through my life.
I remember in High School my friends teasing that my mom had an extra sense. She always knew when to allow me to do things and when to keep me home. Because of her wisdom I was kept safe physically and spiritually.
Whenever I asked to go to an event or party and she declined, I always felt that she was inspired. I asked her if she felt complete confidence when telling me what I could and couldn't do, she said she actually didn't feel that. She questioned herself all the time. Especially when me and my siblings would put up a fight, to get what we wanted. Have confidence that heaven is helping you make decisions and don't let your kids make you waiver.
"There are few things more powerful than the prayers of a righteous mother." Boyd K. Packer
I know this to be true not because I've learned this for myself as a mom but because I felt the power of my mom's prayers through my life.
I remember in High School my friends teasing that my mom had an extra sense. She always knew when to allow me to do things and when to keep me home. Because of her wisdom I was kept safe physically and spiritually.
Whenever I asked to go to an event or party and she declined, I always felt that she was inspired. I asked her if she felt complete confidence when telling me what I could and couldn't do, she said she actually didn't feel that. She questioned herself all the time. Especially when me and my siblings would put up a fight, to get what we wanted. Have confidence that heaven is helping you make decisions and don't let your kids make you waiver.
Make a mark on this world...
by being a good mother!
"The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation." James E. Faust
Link to talk here.
"The influence of a mother in the lives of her children is beyond calculation." James E. Faust
Link to talk here.
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