Another Ordinary Day

Friday, May 23, 2014

Another Ordinary Day

Today I woke up to the sound of Laurie cooing in her crib. She doesn't usually cry - just kind of calls out until I come and get her. But today she was just happy to talk to herself and play for a while. It was adorable.

We heard Barbara outside so we went upstairs for a visit. Sonner was thrilled to see Laurie and they both spent a few minutes talking to her. But it was raining pretty hard and a bit cold so Barbara invited us into her house even though she is still pretty sick. We visited for a few minutes but didn't stay too long.

Laurie had been really squirmy in my arms. Barbara said that she probably wanted to roll over again. I set her down on a blanket on the floor and within moments she had rolled over. I even got video of it! I'm so proud of my little girl.

I had visiting teaching this afternoon. I was super late because Andrew wasn't able to get home with the car on time. It was hectic and frustrating. I think our number one biggest regret with our move to Alaska has been that we left our second vehicle behind. We were so happy to give it to my brother and so relieved to not have an extra car to drive up here, but we have missed our Explorer SO MUCH! Anyway, with visiting teaching as late as it was, I wasn't as current on feeding the baby as I had meant to be. I left her home with Andrew and forgot to put in nursing pads. That made for an awkward leak. Fortunately the ladies I was with were really nice about it so now it is just a funny story.

The whole afternoon went differently than intended. Since Andrew came home late and stayed with Laurie while I visit taught instead of me keeping the car after his lunch break, he took the car back to work and I didn't have the car all afternoon. This messed up my plans to grab food for dinner at the store. So we had spaghetti with no meat in the sauce. It turned out great. I'm always pleased when I feel like I was able to make a meal appear out of thin air. But we really need to get to the grocery store soon.

I spent the evening playing Phase 10 with Peter and discussing books with Ammon. I am trying to get Ammon to record what books he reads and also at least verbalize a review about what he thought of them. He just goes through books so quickly - I want him to slow it down a little bit and pay attention to what he is reading.

Andrew and I have been quite tired this evening. Shockingly Laurie is already in bed (just after 10:00). Unfortunately we just heard Ammon still up so we can't go to bed quite yet. Hopefully soon, though. We are ready to sleep. (Plus we are using up our monthly internet allotment too quickly and we already watched two episodes on Netflix so, you know, what else is there to do but go to sleep...)

Actually, I'm hoping for a bath and then bed. Night night.

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Family Proclamation

The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God's eternal plan.Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. "Children are an heritage of the Lord" (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah.