It's the Little Things

The girls came home with a new cd from Primary a couple weeks ago. As many Primary presidencies do, ours had put all of the songs for this year's Primary program onto a cd for the children to listen to, in hopes that they will be learning these songs at home and not just on Sundays in Primary. I think this is such a great idea, as music is a HUGE part of our lives in this home. We have all been enjoying listening to these songs while we are doing our daily chores, and each day during lunch. We've also been using these particular songs for our opening and closing songs for Family Home Evening on Monday nights.

In just a few short weeks, my girls have learned two complete songs and the sign language for I Love to See the Temple. What a blessing this simple cd has been for me lately. It brings such a sweet spirit into our (sometimes) hectic home. It has truly helped me to have a happy attitude and a more gentle way with my kids. That is not to say that I am now a perfected parent. I still have my moments (like yesterday when I braved church on my own with all three kids), but I find it pretty difficult to yell at them while we are all hearing If the Savior Stood Beside Me. I especially love that after the songs are over, the music plays again with no words. It's wonderful to hear my girls' beautiful voices singing these songs with no help ... even if the words aren't always correct.

So I'm sending my gazillion thanks to Tara, Tani, Tashina, and Amy for blessing my home with this sweet gift, and for all you do for my two girls, who I cherish and love with all that is in me. You'll never know what a great work you are doing. We love you tons and tons.