Today over @ Chocolate on My Cranium the challenge was to share your favorite book from childhood… that was easy!
I love these books! I think I started reading them when I was in 6th grade, maybe 5th. I can’t wait for Evelyn to read them. I loved getting lost in the the magic that L.M. Montgomery created. I’ve read the set through @ least 2, of not 3, times. It’s probably time to read them again.
"A wise parent would never miss a chance to gather children together to learn of the doctrine of Jesus Christ. Such moments are so rare in comparison with the efforts of the enemy. For every hour the power of doctrine is introduced into a child's life, there may be hundreds of hours of messages and images denying or ignoring the saving truths."
Henry B. Eyring, "Teaching True Doctrine," Ensign, Apr. 2009, 6–7
"Should a parent need added inspiration to commence his God-given teaching task, let him remember that the most powerful combination of emotions in the world is not called out by any grand cosmic event nor found in novels or history books—but merely by a parent gazing down upon a sleeping child."
Thomas S. Monson, "Only a Teacher: A Personal Observation," Ensign, May 1973, 27
Today I am thankful for the kindness of neighbors. I’m feeling a little better today, but still have such a sore throat. Last night was horrible, I’m hoping for a better one tonight. I’ve lost my voice, which in a way has been nice. I can’t yell at my kids, which I’m sure they appreciate. The funny thing is, they have been whispering too. Maybe after my voice comes back I’ll still whisper, it seems to be working. If I try and talk above a whisper all I do is squeak. Ask my dad, he heard me. Sounds lovely!
I have Strep Throat… again! 2nd time since November… November being the 1st time EVER! Rick has had it 3 times since November. His poor stomach isn’t doing so well with all the antibiotics. We are starting to wonder if the kids are carriers of it. I’m going to call the pediatrician tomorrow to see about getting them tested. (Once I feel better, I’m going to bleach every surface in the house.) Rick was a carrier when he was a kid. They routinely checked kids at the elementary school he went to in Wyoming. He always tested positive, was sent home from school to do a round of antibiotics before they would let him come back. Hello 2011… so far you SUCK!
