My life as a Mom who's trying

I have really been trying my best (most of the time) at many things and endeavors in the past few months.  These months of the year have been challenging, beautiful, and full of surprises and emotions.
This is one of the flowers that my husband got me at Easter time. It shows me that God is in charge and that I can trust Him and He will lead my trying until I become what He would like me to become.  He can make it be THAT beautiful!

These are some of the things I have been trying hard to improve on or do:

• Become a better wife. Life is short and I am one blessed gal to have the husband that I do at my side. I am so grateful for our life together and for him.
• Exercising. By no means am I perfect, but it sure feels good as I take care of my body. I do it in 10 minute increments and feels doable. 
• Visiting Teaching. I am constantly reminded of the example my own Mother has set for me on this way to show a token of love. I love the interaction and women I visit. I am trying hard to do my best and as I try I am the one blessed, really. 
• Mothering. Oh, just the thought brings me to reverence and hair pulling... But I am learning each day nonetheless. I have found treasured pieces here and there and there; as my husband and I are needing them to help us in this adventure and all I can say is: I admire how my Mom did it and I need Heavenly Father's help every 3 minutes give or take.  Recently I was able to attend a Mother's Retreat and I found peace in knowing that what I do daily or don't do in favor of the child(ren) can rock our world here at home.  It was a lot of information that I still need to process  and de-clutter; for not everything I heard there has felt is needed in our home, so I need to decide what to use. I am grateful for the opportunity to go and the break it gave me.
• Unpacking. It should have happened more than 6 months ago when we moved, but sets of working hands to get it done and finished are in shortage at our household now. I know one day these kids will be grown and I will have many more sets of working hands. But for now, I get to marvel (usually until they are asleep) in their tiny hands and how quick they can make messes, how they really try to play and fix my hair (or attempt to),  how in few years they have learned to work on puzzles, play piano, play ball, ride bikes and scooters and bring down things from our school closet to play just because.  But back to unpacking... I am trying and my solution is  getting rid of stuff more than trying to find a place for it. It feels sooooo good to feel free from stuff. 
• Eating healthy. I really try and I am learning a lot. I love to feed my family a good wholesome meal.  And when I don't;  I smile... you know,  to minimize the effect of the junk in our bodies :)

I feel grateful for my challenges, my family and the love I can feel towards me from different sources. The love keeps me going and I will keep trying.