Lost

Yes, Sam and I love the show "Lost". But this time, I'm referencing how I felt this last month as I was left to care for our little ones-all alone-because Sam was studying for his G.M.A.T. test (yes, I am a big baby).

What I learned while he was "away":

I love my husband!
Of course I always did, but isn't it wonderful, when so many people claim to fall out of love, to fall even more in love?

I can do the park thing!

I'm a horrible mom when it comes to taking my kids to the park. I get stressed out trying to keep my eye on all of them, and of course, with a little adventurer like Owen, I always have to be an arms length away. Case in point: Last fall he flipped head over heels from 5 feet high. I was horrified (thank goodness he was okay), but you can see why I'm apprehensive about the whole thing. But, I got over it for the sake of getting out of the house into the nice weather and realized the following:

• Kids fall.
• Being outside is fun.
• A fantastic amount of energy is expended.
• We all go home exhausted.

So while I would still prefer to have Sam along when we go to the park, I know when push comes to shove, I will survive!

I can play!
Raise your hand if you've heard your husband coming through the door only to have your kids swarm over him like flies while you let out a sigh of relief? Me!!! I love daddy-kid time! It's the best, especially when you're trying to get some peace while scrambling to get dinner together. The only problem is, when daddy's gone it's...mommy-kid time? You bet! And guess what? I can still play tag! And bonus: It was even fun!

What I mean to say is...

I am grateful for my wonderful husband and my beautiful children. Samuel is a great blessing to me, and my children are my world. I am thankful for the Family Proclamation, and for how clearly the roles of husband and wife, and fathers and mothers are defined. I know the family is the most important unit on earth, and that our Heavenly Father desires us to cleave unto one another, and be a strength to one another. In times of great difficulty or hardship, those precious family relationships, our testimony of the gospel, and our faith in the Savior, Jesus Christ, will see us through.

We don't have ever worry about being "lost".