I'm 3 weeks into school, which leaves a remaining 10 weeks. I've been struggling a little bit with all the reading material we're required to read every week, but I'm trying and hanging in there. Comprehension is my weakness, so I have to be really into the book to remember what I've read. Sadly. Lol. My workouts have been all over the place, but I have been on a good eating stream somewhat. I do have to admit, I miss working out in the gym. I miss the pump, the feel, gaining strength in my body and in mind...and I just love muscles. Lol. I love what I'm doing now and most importantly striving to be healthy not only in my body, but in my mind. There's been moments where I become cranky because I'm not eating enough or I'm tiring myself out along with everything I else I have going on. I'm still a beehive advisor and the beehive president asked me to help her with our young women's activities. I recently have been involved with attending mutual nights and last week I had the opportunity to plan my first activity. I did a scavenger hunt implementing the Strength of Youth pamphlet into it and the girls enjoyed the idea. I love my beehive's and I love teaching them. What about the Vlog idea? Lol. So this idea was a great one before school started. Haha. I do want to document Tina growing up as well as our story of trying to have another child. I'm also thinking about doing makeup tutorials or makeup videos, however you want to call it, along with other crafts that I want to try to get into. Then again, idk if I have the time, but the Vlog idea I still want to try because it's fun to document and record our life and then look back to it. Plus, Tina loves watching our videos and being on YouTube.
Tina has been sick off and on for the past three weeks. The funny thing is she still has so much energy and she's still eating and drinking, so I haven't taken her to see the Dr yet. Her fevers have subsided and I'm working with Vick's and some Doterra oils to clear her congestion. For a while now she's been asking about a brother or sister and I counsel her to pray to Heavenly Father. So far, I've only heard her bring it up in her prayers 3-4 times. Every day she talks about a sister or brother she has or will have. When we're shopping she'll run over to the baby isle and grab toys, diapers, clothes for her "sister". Lol. I always pull her aside and remind her that she doesn't have a sibling yet, but when she does, she can help me pick everything out. She notices her other cousins who have siblings and when they have a new sibling, so I'm sure it's why she questions it. I don't mind when she asks or pretends she has a siblings, but I'm very sensitive to that subject and I take the time to explain it to her because I know it's something she ponders on a lot. I think this will be my next blog topic. I'm grateful to have Tina as my daughter and as my first born. It's unbelievable to me how much you've grown. You're bright, funny, loving, and spirited child. I'm excited to walk beside you and watch you grow more in this journey of life. I love you with all of me!
Conference was this past weekend & everything was edifying. For me, being Christlike enables us to do, be, love, see as the Savior and as our Heavenly Father does. Everything shared from our general authorities, for me, was aiming at Christlike attributes. Going back to the basic steps to help us be more Christlike is: attending our church meetings, partaking of the sacrament weekly, frequent/weekly temple visits, scripture study, and morning/evening prayer. For the past month now, I've pondered on ways to help me better my role as a mother and wife. How can I be a better mother, wife, aunt, sister, teacher and daughter? The thought of being Christlike came to mind and has helped me greatly in my words, deeds, and thoughts. I love the gospel. I love the challenges that life brings me. Challenges and trials are blessings in disguise and it's helped me become the person I am today.
G'night!
