No more, "Angry Mom Moments"

Today was an amazing day; thanks to a wonderful friend who watched my kids for several long hours when asked last minute, (Thank-you so much Darla!) I was able to go to the Rexburg Temple to be with my cousin Kenzie as she went through a session and got her endowments (she is getting married next week!!), then after we left the celestial room we went up to the Sealing Room and her family (my Aunt Leta and Uncle Brent and she and her sister Brittany) where sealed together for time and all eternity. The spirit was so strong as they all kneelt around the alter! This was one of those tender mercies of God moments for me, one of those powerfull glimpses into how much Heavenly Father knows and loves each of us...he is trully mindfull of us...amazing in't it!!! I wondered if my Dad was there in the temple taking part and I am sure he is so proud of his baby sister!!!

We also got our taxes back and it was much better news then we thought!!! (Yeah, baby!)

I just have to say I have two really good kids. They could tell I was in a hurry and they got ready and went and got in the car before I even asked them to! When I got in the car they where already buckled and grinning ear to ear. Isaac said, "Aren't you glad mom... we did this for you, so you didn't have to have an angry mom moment!" To cute! Sure made me stop and think... big huge note to self: A LITTLE MORE ADVANCED PLANNING ON MY PART WOULD MAKE OUR WHOLE FAMILY MUCH HAPPIER!!! To often, I am running around last minute gathering and nagging to get ready to go. Saying, "We're all ready late... hurry come on... we've gotta go!" My kids do not like to be rushed it seems and when I go into this frantice mode it seems to make them move like cold tar, then I get frustrated and just a bit cranky!
I just want to remember today because it was such a contrast from this pattern and is such motivation to make a change! My goal is to look at my calendar each morning for just a day in advance so that I can use that day to get things ready for the day to come. (What a novel idea... bet nobody has ever thought of that before ey?... jokes!... i just have to be sarcastic about this because i feel like it is so simple and silly...this is common sense and yet I struggle with it... taking baby steps to conquer a weekness works...one day in advance is progress!!!
I Will Become the Person I Want to Be!!!! I am gratefull for all that my children help me become! I love them sooo much!