Pots, Nesting, and TP

Today is the Sabbath, a day of rest. My lesson in Relief Society was about the history of the Relief Society and Visiting Teaching. I made an outline and didn't shuffle around a lot of papers during the lesson like I did the last time I taught. I used an analogy that I thought of a few months ago while I was making dinner one night using my favorite, trusty ol' pot that is still shiny and is just the right size for my family. It was an expensive pot, but worth the money in the long run because I'll probably never have to replace it. Jeff and I bought it before we were married as a wedding gift to ourselves. That means we've had it for almost 12 years and it's still beautiful!Anyway, this pot helps me to feed my family. Without it, my kids wouldn't know spaghetti, rice, beans, etc. The pot is a tool that serves me by helping me to nourish my family, give them what they need, and they are thriving. We are all like the pot, a tool that serves the Lord by serving others, nourishing them spiritually and temporally. The Lord needs us and depends on us to do his work just as I depend on my pot to feed my children. The pot was part of my table display.

Jeff was out of town this weekend (he should be home in about an hour) so for dinner tonight I used my trusty ol' pot and made the kids one of their favorite dinners: mac & cheese with hotdogs. Thought you'd want to know that. Then I made and received some phone calls while the kids played and then got themselves ready for bed. Leif read to Sabrina and Anders for a long time. It was so cute to see them snuggling together on my bed engrossed in "The Good Humor Man." Instead of going to get the camera, I just enjoyed the moment and watched as they finished the book. I feel joy in my heart during those times when they are getting along so well. Leif is a great big brother when he's not teasing for entertainment! :)

It's the start of a new month and I feel like it's going to be a good one! I haven't felt sick in a few weeks. My energy is starting to come back to me somehow and the nesting is creeping in! I've started cleaning out my closet and tossing stuff out that I don't care about anymore. Wow! That feels so good! :) I've managed to keep the living room, family room, and kitchen mostly tidy this past week, but the children's bedrooms are horrific again! I already dejunked both of their rooms recently. I think they have too many blankets and too many toys with a bazillion itty-bitty pieces.

Sometimes I think it would be nice to live back in the days of "Little House on the Prairie." Fewer toys, furniture, appliances, and everything else. Simplicity. The only thing I wonder about is what they used before TP was invented?