So I listened to a few Conference talks and some uplifting music...and started looking a little harder for the joy. Eventually I found it!
I found joy in a goofy boy who took great delight in his little sister's car seat. I laughed out loud, actually, and so did he. [Sidebar: notice the orange moving sticker on the side of the carseat. Pretty ironic, eh?]
I found joy in this messy face. It meant that Lexi enjoyed a biter biscuit in the high chair for a good long time -- so long that I had a peaceful shower and getting-ready experience. And her bed head cracks me up.
I found joy by sitting on the floor with my two little ones and attempting a picture. This is the best one we got.
I found joy when Tyler sat down for 20 minutes of reading after school and didn't emerge for an hour. He finished an entire Magic Tree House book in one sitting!
And I found joy when I discovered Zach's open scriptures on his bed. He decided this week that he ought to read from The Book of Mormon every day on his own. He started on Sunday and has read faithfully every night before bed. I am very impressed with this boy!
It's pretty amazing to find such things in the midst of Gavin disasters, baby blow-outs, and moving boxes. I'll keep looking and see what else I can find.
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...and the rest of us find joy in the fact that you're so successful in finding your own joy. It's catching!
Oh, this is such a good day! We are living parallel lives in this regard, I think. I've had a good week too. We should be proud of ourselves!
Love it! Finding Joy is a great resolution!
Finding the joy--I love it! I think I should borrow this mantra from you! Good job Heidi!
I just sent you an email and the first commandment was finding joy in the little things. I thought of you. Good job Zach for reading the scriptures on your own. I'm very proud of you. Tyler, you're such a great little reader. It makes me happy to see you enjoy reading. Gavin, you're a busy but adorable boy and Lexi you're a precious child of God. Heidi, you're a great mom and it's great to see you finding joy in the midst of the stress. Way to go Bartles clan!
Loved it all but especially that last pic. Go Z.
Wonderful! That's what it's all about.
Way to go! I think that is a great resolution. It is sure to make life brighter.
Thanks for being a good example to me. I will try to do the same with my little brood. It's hard to find the joy and blessings, but so worth it!
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