What Matters Most

I love this video. It's simple yet has an extremely powerful message.

I think so many of us, if not all of us, at some point get caught up in our everyday things. Whether it be cleaning, running errands, doctors visits, etc. Sometimes our "to do" lists seems endless and when that happens we are forgetting what matters most. Especially as mothers, we often times feel that pressure to be "perfect." Perfect does not exist and is something no mother should strive for. Instead we need to look in the mirror and say "I'm not perfect. The laundry may not always be done, my hair might not always be perfect, but Heavenly Father knows that I am doing all I can to become more Christ-like." When we are finally able to distinguish the difference between what is important and what is not then we are finally able to enjoy life more and be happier. We are finally able to focus our time on what is most important. I have found that even when overwhelmed with errands or chores you can still turn that into a bonding time with your children. For instance, when I have laundry to do I make it fun. I tell our oldest to go grab his stool and basket. He smiles so big and hurries to get his items. Then I fill his little basket up with clothes that need to be washed and he tells me what color each item is before he throws it in the washer. I have started to learn to make household chores less of a "chore" and more of a fun bonding time for Wyatt and I.

Our families are something that matters most to us. We often assume that our family already knows how much we love them. But I love when President Monson says "we should never assume, we should let them know." We need to be constantly expressing our love to our family, letting them know how much we care and how much we appreciate them. When we say "I love you" not only do we say it but we must show that we love them as well. Show your spouses your appreciation for all the hard work they do. Always be telling your children what they mean to you. This video has always really touched me. I watch it as a constant reminder to put aside things that are of less importance and to spend my days expressing my love to those around me. The days that we set aside the things that are not important and replace them with things that are important we find ourselves happier and knowing that we are doing what we should be doing.

I am so grateful for my husband, my children, and our family. Each person in our family holds a special place in my heart. I love my family and will always continue to express my love to them.