Feeling Okay with my Imperfections

I know I'm not writing daily.  But I'm choosing to forgive myself.  I'm not perfect, but what I'm doing is better than nothing.   I feel bad about doing nothing...but doing something, no matter how imperfect, is one step better than failing to do anything at all. 

We got to go to sacrament meeting today at the church for the first time in nearly a year!  It felt amazing to be back in the building.  I had to give a talk today, so 3 of the kids accompanied me.  The "rules" have changed and for the next few weeks, 25 people will be allowed in the sacrament meetings.  Starting March 14th, up to 99 people can be there at once.  The 2nd hour lessons (Young Women, Young Men, etc.) will take place virtually.  Times are changing!  Slowly but surely!  There is starting to be a light at the end of the tunnel.

Yesterday, the kids watched the first "Friend to Friend" broadcast on YouTube.  It was amazing!  The kids learned how to draw themselves praying.  William wanted to hang his picture by his bed.  Afterwards, he kneeled down and prayed.  So precious!

If you can't tell, there is a tent in the middle of our family room.  Mason and William slept in the tent on Friday night.  They were so excited!

Someone in our ward was selling her violin.  I bought it for $75.  I would really like to learn!  If not me, Lizzie will!

I went shopping with the boys on Friday -- the lines at Walmart were horrible!

William made his "zoo" in the library.  He has not played "zoo" in a while.  He was so happy.  I love this adorable little bundle of cuteness!

It was windy this week!  The kids had a fun time flying their kite!  Look how beautiful the scenery is!  How blessed we are to live on this property!

Lizzie made this cute Ghostbuster trap for William this week!  What a great big sister she is!

I didn't take many pictures this week, but these are better than nothing!

Mason has been working hard on learning his unicycle!  I have been taking video of him, but not pictures.  I am incredibly impressed with him and his grit and determination.  He is learning a skill that will help him immensely throughout his entire life.  I'm so proud of him.

I spent a large portion of the week thinking about and writing my sacrament meeting talk.  The majority of my talk came to me early in the morning as I was riding my exercise bike.  I have learned to truly cherish the early mornings.  The time that I have to study my scriptures, ponder, and say a sincere prayer to my Father in Heaven.  I have found that the majority of the inspiration that I receive happens in those precious early morning hours...in my garage.