Conference Weekend

Was it just me, or was all of Conference about parenting? Maybe because I'm a brand new mother that was the message I kept hearing over and over, but I was so grateful for it! What an edifying weekend!! So many great talks. So many good principles. So many notes I wrote down. So many things Adam and I discussed after. I really am so excited for my Ensign to come in the mail so I can read everything again (I know they're online, but there's something about printed words in my hands that I like sometimes).

Jenna and Lucy LOVED watching conference.. they couldn't take their eyes off the screen. Let's hope this always continues!

I loved that a few speakers talked about teaching your children the gospel even when they're infants. Elder Bednar said, "Youth of all ages, even infants, can and do respond to the distinctive spirit of the Book of Mormon. Children may not understand all of the words and stories, but they certainly can feel the “familiar spirit” described by Isaiah." It made Adam and I want to do more to help the girls feel the spirit of the scriptures even now while they're young.

 The girls are learning how to grab hair, which we expected would happen with my long hair. But it was a funny surprise when they started grabbing Adam's hair lately as he bent over and played with them. Both of them have these strong grips and won't let go without some prying. Ha ha.

I loved Elder Ballard's talk. Loved Sister Beck's talk. Loved President Eyring's talk. Loved Elder Perry's talk. Always a fan of President Uchtdorf. Loved Elder Foster's talk. (I should probably stop here or I'll end up linking every talk). But seriously, WOW. I got so much out of this conference. I felt so uplifted and felt such strong desires to be a better wife and a better mother. I'm so thankful to know that we still have prophets on the earth who can testify and teach us what is needed NOW in our time. I know their words (the words of the Lord) can protect us from the troubles of the world if we follow them. There is no reason to live in unhappiness. The plan of happiness is laid out right before us and following it will bless our lives and bless our families. I know that it's true! Oh, it is wonderful!