Sometimes

Well, it was a pretty good Sunday. I am just feeling a little frustrated. I want so badly to be a fun, happy, kind, patient mother, but I feel like so many things get in the way of that. I am actually sick of chores, busyness of life, and my moods affecting how I parent. I need something to change....now to figure how to balance it and still be a good Mom. We learned in sacrament that we need to be facing our tents or our lives toward the temple and not facing the things of the world. Also that all God expects of us is to keep his commandments and He will bless us. We talked about Mothers in Relief Society and it really made me ponder about what my children are learning from me. I don't want them to remember that I taught them to clean a house. I want them to remember that I taught them to love others, to serve others, to read scriptures, that.prayer really does change things, that going to the temple is important and will bless your life. I want them to remember that I loved them more than anything in this world. Oh, if I could just convey that more everyday. I need to do better and be kinder. I just wish I could be a perfect Mom. My kids are the best thing in the world.
Last weekend Mom & Dad Masters came for a visit. It was so great to have them. We really enjoyed it. My Grandma Slades sister Sigrid died, so a few of my kids & I went to the funeral and lunch. It was so great to see her family. What some neat ladies they are. Some great examples to me. History Fair is this week. I hope Ryland does well, we shall see. I was able to go to the temple Thursday for a session. What a great way it was to start the morning. I loved it! I am so grateful to have one close.

Funny things

Aynslee just told me "you're hairyarious Mom" :) She also was singing Let It Go, so I started to video her and she ended up falling right on her face. Thankfully she was ok. It is such a funny video though!

Baylor has started saying many words. For example: Why? Candy, puppy & thank you. He is getting to be so funny. He has grown taller lately, which makes me sad.

Tyrik is reading pretty good since the break. We started practicing everyday and it has helped a lot.

Wylie, Ryland & Kaylese all did really well on their grades for 2nd quarter. Ryland & I are starting to work on History Fair. The boys started Jr. Jazz Basketball and both did well at their first games. Ryland's Game was tied and he made the winning points for his team  (4). He was so happy! :) Kaylese is getting faster everyday with her times tables.