Brandon and Jennifer: 1st Night In Crib

1st Night In Crib

It's 10:00 o'clock... got the little lamp light on... the house is settling down... "Okay girls! I miss sleeping next to my husband, so its time to have you sleep in your own bed!" I'm feeling hopeful that tonight will be relaxing having the extra room in our bed and I get to fall asleep in Brandon's arms like I'm used to...

But of course... as the night went on, and I was up every 2 hours, it was actually more work to get out of my bed to get them out of theirs, spend time in a rocking chair feeding for 2 1/2 hours, then putting them back down again and returning to my own bed for maybe another hour before the cycle repeated itself.... AHHHH!!!! They were back in my bed again by the next night! All of us sleep better that way. :0/ ...for now.

Sept 2, 2011

My Favorite Ensign Quotes

"I have found that implementing these five patterns-going to a private place to pray, kneeling, praying vocally, expressing gratitude, and praying for others-has helped me to pause and ponder on what I say in my prayers and has made the experience more meaningful. The Book of Mormon teaches other patterns of prayer as well, including being consistent and giving sufficient time to prayer and meditation. The Savior's prayers in the Book of Mormon include all of these five patterns."

-Patterns of Prayer in the Book of Mormon, October Ensign 2012

My thoughts: I want to make my own prayers more meaningful lately. As I read these patterns I could see what my prayers lacked. When I was pregnant it was very uncomfortable to kneel and pray, so I got in the habit of not kneeling. As President Thomas S. Monson stated, "Kneel to pray." I will follow his counsel and kneel to pray. I know praying vocally will help also.

"First on your "to do" list, put the word prayer. Most of the time, your prayers will be silent. You can think a prayer. You can always have a direct line of communication with your Father in Heaven. Do not allow the adversary to convince you that no one is listening on the other end. Your prayers are always heard. You are never alone!"

-How to Survive in Enemy Territory, October Ensign 2012

My thoughts: Half way through my day, I often realize that I haven't said a prayer yet. I'm so busy with kids and household chores that its hard to find quiet alone time to pause and kneel for a prayer. For some reason I've thought that that's what I must do for my prayers to be heard. I loved reading this quote by President Packer to set me straight! I can think a prayer and they will always be heard.