Month 2

I am so excited about this one!!!! I can't wait to start. But first- How did month 1 go? We rocked it! I love the scriptures. Ever since my big discovery that prayers aren't always answered by flipping open pages, I have been doing so much better! Most of the rest of the month I could have been found studying the saviors life and teachings in the New Testament. I love him more now than I did last month. I didn't really know that was possible. Any way- I think I will continue studying his life and teachings- it can't hurt to continue to know him better right?
For Month 2 I will be starting (drum roll) the New Personal Progress Manual. I am going to go for the virtue bee. Any way- I am so excited. I will let you know how it goes- by the way, did you know it is on the internet now?
https://beta.lds.org/young-women/personal-progress?lang=eng
Yep there yah go.

I love this experiment!

My daily study has gone wonderfully. I have seen much fruition from it already. I am not sure if this would have happened any way, but I will chalk it up to the old adage "happy wife, happy life". I started studying daily. at some point- maybe a week later Hubbin decided that we needed to raise the bar on our family scripture study. We had been studying from the little scripture readers put out by the church. Hubbin decided that we should go back to the Book of Mormon. He came up with an idea that if we made a chart and finished the Book of Mormon in 1 year, we could do a "scripture fun day". Last week #3 decided that if we read every morning and every night we could get done faster. We put it to a vote, after much discussion during family council, and decided that it would be a good idea. So, on Tuesday morning we started. Our boys get up joyfully eat breakfast and listen to scriptures. Every night before bed we read again. A few weeks ago I spoke with Hubbins sister. Her hubbin is a stake president. She sits with her kids every week alone, she has 5. I asked her how it was. She said great! She just implemented a new motivator. She told me all about it. It has 4 rules. Legs stay quiet, hands stay quiet, mouths stay closed, and you have to be happy. Her kids get 1 warning and 3 chances. 3 scoops of ice cream hang on the balance. With each chance lost, they loose a scoop of ice cream. Great idea right? So Hubbin and I decided we should try it. With m&ms. It is so great!! I love it. the kids are soooooo goood! They love it. No loss of spirit by yelling at kiddos to sit down and be reverent. Win win! I know my personal scripture study has increased the spirit in my home. I have the spirits constant reminder to "Nurture like the savior". Thanks Again Heavenly Father! Oh by the way- I figured out what to do for my October goal- I am excited~

Learning, ever learning

So,
My whole life I have gone in search of answers to specific questions in a very random manner. I say a prayer that Heavenly Father will bless me to find the answers I am seeking. I then open the scriptures, and whatever page I fall on, I read. How I ever came up with this method of answer searching I do not know. But now I have decided that it must stop! The other morning I was praying that I could understand a little better how to help one of my sons. I randomly opened to a story in Alma where the Nephites and the Lamenites are waring and the Lamenites are seeking revenge. Yep, not exactly the answer I was looking for. So, I prayed again, and I was reminded how Joseph F. Smith was reflecting on the atonement when he was given section 138 of the Doctrine and Covenants. So I started "reflecting" on the Savior. I was then reminded again of Sister Becks talk- when she talks about mothers "nurturing as Christ nurtured". I started thinking about how Christ nurtured. What a lovely thing to think about! It really has helped me to be more patient with my children and to instantly repent when I speak to gruffly with them. I want to nurture as Christ did.

Now segueing -I asked my sister in law how she thought Christ nurtured. She said, "Feed the Hungary and clothe the naked". I got a good giggle out of that. She asked why I was laughing so I told her she was right! and that it was just a funny image. She then went on to say, not only should we feed our children when they are humgry, but we should be happy to do it, because it is our job. And when our children wet their pants, we should not be cross with them, but happy to get them in to clean dry clothes. Oh my sweet Sheri with so much insight and wisdom- thanks for putting up with me, my questions, and thanks for being my sister in law! I love you!
Thanks Heavenly Father for letting me know one of your very own elect ladies!

I am sure I will learn much more, but my family and I are already benefiting greatly from my goal to spend a little time in the scriptures daily with pen and paper near by.

Month 1

During this first month, I will "spend some time in the scriptures daily" With pen and paper near by. A lot of times I have said, I don't know where to fit it all in. So, I have decided. Every time I have the urge to "jump on facebook" I will sit down and read a scripture or two. The last three days this has led to some pretty exciting study in faith. Galatians, Alma, and the references from Sister Becks April 2010 conference talk. Loving the study time-and the extra cleaning time. It also comes as perfect timing, as my oldest two have gone to school. Now life is care free! :) So this months training program * spending a little time in the scriptures, will go through October 14th. On October 14th, I will add something else on, continuing to follow the daily scripture routine. I am really excited about this. It is so similar to a marathon training program, where you add a little at a time. With the blogging aspect, I hope to add accountability and hopefully inspire others to improve as well!
During this month I will ponder on what to work on next month. There are so many things to choose from. I am considering things like doing a daily general house cleaning, a four day a week exercise program, weekly temple attendance, 1/2 hour of scheduled "date" time spent with each child daily, some time playing an instrument, etc. So like the title says, there will be 12 things that I make habit during the following year. I will probably blog about it once at the beginning of the month and once at the end- and only during the month if I find the goal needs tweaking.
Here I go, My 12 month make over experience.

Marathon Picture

Now I plan to eat chocolate :)

I finished!

I am done but I can't find my camera cord. I will upload pictures later, but I am a marathoner!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5570837968321056207#

I am getting excited. I have registered for the race. I have made a reservation for a great place to stay. I have completed the training. I am sleeping, drinking tons, and carb loading this week. Marathon week, it is surreal, but I am so glad your finally here!
This video is a basically what I have done- enjoy.