My Daily Dozen

A few weeks ago our stove and oven quit working and it was two weeks before it got fixed.  I realized that there are a few certain things I use on a daily basis which make my duties as a mother so much better.  Some are more necessary than others.

1. my stove (I cook dinner about 7 days a week and to be forced to eat out every night was awful).  I was really glad when it got fixed.

2.  Spray n' Wash - don't leave home without it

3.  Lists - I love to make lists, as most of you know

4. afternoon quiet time - the only way Hudson will stay asleep is if the other kids watch a movie or have some other quiet time activity.

5.  Vacuum - two years ago I told Tanner the only thing I wanted for Christmas was a Dyson. It was the best present ever!

6. Broom and dustpan - gets used sometimes three times a day or more.

7. camera - I love to capture whatever moments I can

8.  washer and dryer - we recently purchased a new set and I love them. And yes! I do at least one load a day.

9. gym - this is my daily escape and fortunately the kids love going to the gym.

10.  409 - for all the little messes that often turn into big messes

11.  imagination - for all the millions of questions I don't know the answers to

12. the Gospel - even with such young children not a moment goes by when I don't rely on the truths I've learned from the Gospel to deal with the joys and challenges of motherhood. I have opportunities placed before me constantly that strengthen my own testimony and help my children develop their own.