January 7

01/07/2013 - Can people change?

Can they? Yes. Do they? Rarely, IMO.

"People change for two reasons: Either they learn enough that they want to or they've been hurt enough that they have to."

January 6

01/06/2013 - What possession could you not live without?

Honestly, probably my iPod. I use it for everything. It has my calendar in it, all my contacts, a camera to take pictures (because I never seem to remember to bring an actual camera with me places). I have tons of books on it to read. Movies to watch. I use it for texting, social networking. I've got games on it for my kids when we're stuck places and they get bored (i.e. the doctor's office). I absolutely love it on Sundays because it has all of my scriptures and church manuals on it - it sure saves tons of space vs. actually carrying all those things when I'm with my 3 crazy kids and all their things all by myself! I have it with me more than my phone. And if my phone company would just get with it and have iPhones, then I could have everything I need all wrapped up in one! 

January 5

01/05/2013 - What was the last major accomplishment you had?

This pretty much goes along with yesterday's answer. My biggest recent accomplishment was turning this house into our home and making it work for me and my boys. I was absolutely terrified of doing the whole single parenting thing completely on my own (as I'd had tons of help from my family while I was living with my parents). But we're doing it, and we're doing great! :)

Jaunary 4

01/04/2013 - What is your best memory of last year?

I don't have a specific memory that is the best. I had a lot of good times and memories. But probably the best feeling from last year was once the boys and I were finally out of my parents and on our own; and I knew that we could do it. I'd been nervous up until then, but life's been great since and I've never looked back!

January 3

01/03/2013 - Are you content?

Yes and no. Yes because I am happy with how things are right now. We as a family have come a long way in the last 2 years and we're all in a very good place. But at the same time no, because I know that where we are is temporary. And I'm excited to move on with bigger and better things. 

January 2

01/02/2013 - What are you most grateful for?

As odd as it may sound, my trials. I've been thrown a few too many in my life that I would much rather have not had to go through and a few that I wasn't sure how I'd make it through. But I have learned, grown, and changed so much from the experience brought on by the trials. They've brought people into my life that I've needed, helped rid me of others I definitely didn't need. I would not be where I am or who I am without them today. I also realize that while I've had some hard ones, I know quite a few others who have had much more difficult ones than I have. 

Another good thing about them is that I am now able to be a support person for others who are now experiencing something similar. While I hate that anyone else has to suffer through the same things, I'm glad that I can at least me a shoulder to cry on and someone to bounce ideas off of.

January 1

01/01/2013 - What is your number one goal for this year?

To be a better mother. I know that is very broad, and it will really take a bunch of different, smaller goals spread throughout the year to accomplish this. For January I'm focusing on getting a routine. And right now the main things I want to make a routine are family prayers, scripture study, and weekly Family Home Evenings with the boys.


This is how my kids rang in the New Year...