A lesson just for me

There have been alot of changes in our ward over the past few months... and we found out today that we are getting a new Bishopric next week! Our Young Womens presidency recently changed, leaving me, as the secretary, the only old timer. It has been interesting and I have to admit when Lanna Palmer was released, and then all the counselors and advisors in the following weeks, I was worried about the change. I was used to the way things were, I knew what to expect and what was expected from me. Also, I was good friends with the old leaders, and could relate to most of them as being young (er) moms with several kids. Our new Presidency and advisors are all ages and have different experiences to bring to the table... and I am finding that it is going to be good for all of us to learn from each other and good for the Young Women to have leaders that will bring different things out in them. Patty C. taught today about teaching. I have been really thinking about this lately and feeling those urgent feelings of needing to improve, specifically to be a better example of kindness, and also self discipline. What I took from today's lesson was just for me, and I am going to incorporate it this week.

How did Jesus Christ teach?

1. With love- the most important ingredient!
2. With stories (parables)- layers of meaning, requires active participation from the learner, uses everyday things and captures interest.
3. When it was needed- listen to the spirit and the learner- don't get caught up in my agenda, be willing to change plans and be spontaneous and teach in the moment.
4. Study for knowledge- Need to be current in my spiritual CE (continuing education)
5. With prayer-to communicate with Heavenly Father and have and listen to the spirit.
Also I will add use scriptures and bear testimony.
A new week begins... in about 7 hours... gotta get some sleep:)

Sadie at 6 weeks

Ethan and Sadie (or Sate as Ethan spelled recently)

Janie and Sadie... doesn't Sadie's face say it all... please rescue me mom...

Contemplative

profile with those cute long hairs around her little cowlick...

I think Sadie weighs a little more than 9 lbs. She is a champion sleeper! We have been bathing her and putting her to bed around the same time as the other kiddos. Several times she has slept until 5 or 6 am. Or maybe she will wake up at 3 am and then sleep until 9 or so. We are amazed at how well she goes to bed and sleeps. It is truly a blessing for us right now. I love to cuddle her on my shoulder and smell her hair, that baby smell is so intoxicating. We are not sure what color her eyes are yet, they are getting a bit lighter but could still be brown... it's hard to tell. Also, Sadie went to church for the first time today! I fed her during Sunday School and then she fell back asleep in her carseat for 3rd hour. Alot of she's so cute comments, especially from my Young Women. She IS so cute, and sweet, and cuddle-able! Love this baby!

Edit on stomach flu

Eli got it... REALLY BAD.
Threw away 7 pairs of underwear bad.
Poor Eli.