Brandon and Jennifer: The 2nd Attempt

The 2nd Attempt

Emmy has been able to climb out of her crib for awhile now, but Paisley couldn't. They are 2 1/2 so I decided to take off the side rail on Emmy's crib today, and bring in the one toddler bed we have for Paisley. I tried this 6 months ago, and it did NOT go well!

Nap time was just as it was before... I hear them playing, I bust threw the door to startle them, "GET IN BED!", they drop their toys, and immediately jump back into bed... over and over. Then after 2 hours, I just let them free, and Emmy tries to tell me, "I woke up!" - "No. You never went to SLEEP!" Lol.

Now its bedtime, and they slept just fine. Didn't get out of bed once. Probably cause they are exhausted from no nap.

Emmy loves how easy it is to get in and out of her crib, and Paisley has been excited about her toddler bed all day. I guess I'll pick my battles. If they don't get a nap it's not the end of the world, as long as they don't give me trouble at bedtime, I'm good. :)

Mar 24, 2014

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.