Sunday, May 2, 2010

Change

Since life is all about change and we are going through some changes in our family. I thought I should change up the look of my blog. What do you think? I think the girl looks like me (kinda) thats why I picked it, also if anyone knows me it GREEN (actually #1 reason I picked it). Hope you enjoy reading and leave a comment please, I love them.

A few changes I have been doing myself (in no particular order). I have been trying really listen to my children, complaints and ramblings. I have realized I really need to connect with each one in their ways. Be it playing a computer game WITH them. Or sitting on the couch and hearing a long drawn out story from a dream they had. Or giving them extra hugs and telling them how great they are. I have been doing it and am loving the response from my little guys. I don't understand boys and why they do what they do, which is funny seeing how I have five of them. So I figured I need to just delve into their world. It has been great, but my gun noise making abilities STILL haven't improved (LOL).
I have also been trying remember my morning prayers. I have alway been good and night just not so great in the morning. I am what you would call "NOT" a morning person. Mornings I barely can remember who is who and where they need to go (as a side note, I jokingly call myself sleeping beauty, because MY prince Philip has to kiss me awake, though that doesn't always work, LOL). So this has been fairly hard but I have been doing good. I had to write in soap on my bathroom mirror "morning prayer" so I would remember but it has worked. I feel better because of it and makes listening to my kids that much easier.
I have also been trying to cook more. I mean I have always "cooked" or rather warmed something up that was food and we ate it. I have been trying to MAKE dinner not just feed my family. This has been hard since I don't really know how. I am learning most of it from this website. She is great because she has pictures for each step (I am a very visual learner) of what she makes, AND it is SIMPLE ingredients. She lives on a ranch and cook for ranchers. Having a bunch of boys, meat and potatoes are perfect for my house. I just ease up on the butter, which she uses a lot of. I am enjoying it and so is my family. Some of my new favorites meals to make that get a lot of attention are Pot roast, Sloppy Joes, Chicken strips and Cinnamon Toast (the right way).
I have also been able to serve in the primary presidency as the 1st councilor. At first I was dreading it. But now I have learned the blessing of serving these kids. I get to teach such innocent and powerful young spirits. I have been able to overcome some major fears in a very non-threatening environment. I have felt spiritual inspiration while giving sharing times and they have been, to me, mind blowing. I am not great with words and sometimes the things that have come out of my mouth have been straight from heavenly father through me. I have found a love for these kids that I wasn't expecting. One major lesson I have learned, NEVER wear pointed toe heels in primary, your feet will kill you after two hours.
Heres to life, to bettering ourselves and its changes good and bad!

3 comments:

Carrie said...

Katie-
What you are doing with your boys is great. In fact, its just what I needed to hear. I've been struggling with my boys lately, I now I think you just gave me the solution. I just need to take more time with them, listen to them. You are such a great mom! And a great example.

Love the new look of the blog. It does seem totally you!

jefferies said...

Katie,
I love your new blog layout! I think you're doing awesome with your boys...we're all learning this boy stuff, huh? Thanks for serving in the primary too...you're just doing a fabulous job.

camfox said...

Katie,
I loved reading this post. I feel like I can relate so well. I just got called as the 1st Councilor in Primary as well (weren't you previously in cub scouts, like me? Funny.) It has been an adjustment, but I love it more and more with each sharing time. I especially love Sr. Primary- I think because they're cub scout age, and I'm used to that already. Morning prayers make such a difference for me too. The soap is a good idea. I made a new years resolution to plan dinner early, so it's not a last minute choas. It makes a big difference when I make dinner a priority. We're all happier, and there's a better feeling in the home.
I love your idea of being a better listener. I have noticed lately that I need to sympathize more with my children instead of coming back at them with a solution to their challenge or talking them out of why they shouldn't be upset when they are. I think you're great Katie. Thanks so much for sharing your heart.