I took of my blinders of today, and it was beautiful.

"Never stop striving for the best that is within you. Never stop hoping for all of the righteous desires of your heart. But don’t close your eyes and hearts to the simple and elegant beauties of each day’s ordinary moments that make up a rich, well-lived life."

-Dieter F. Utchdorf, "Forget me not", LDS General Conference, Oct. 2011

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Today was just like any other Sunday. I got ready, went to church, and cooked a nice meal. Yet, today has felt so beautiful.

I often find myself reflecting on President Utchdorf's talks from this past conference. I know many found comfort and solace in these talks, but I felt them so personally. I had just had Barrett and I was feeling so frustrated with so many things (I get that way when I am tired.) Those talks were so impactful on my spirit that I often find in moments of reflections that I quote passages back to myself.

Today, while I didn't have the quiet I use to have before I had kids, I found my moment of reflection while the sacrament was being passed. I often feel overwhelmed with the task laid before. I some how get some of them done, but I realize that I don't pause as much as I should. After that thought came, I found so much joy in my day.

It started with Addie. I took a mental shot of her holding the hymn book because she wanted to sing. She knew not the words but she tried to hum the melody.

I reached over and held Jeremy's hand. This amazing man who has stood by my side and supported me in every endeavor, trial, and joyous time we have ever had, whether individually or collectively. He then grab my sweet Barrett, who was sleepy, and helped him be able to fall asleep.

I then was able to take Addie to primary. Did I tell you that? My little girl is in Primary! Anyways, I took her seat. She asked for hugs and kisses and then yelled, "I love you, mommy!" as I left for class. "I love you too, Addie" brought a smile to her face as she turned around to fold her arms.

I so enjoy watching Jeremy teach his class.

I often have to take Barrett out for his mid-day meal during that second hour. We always have great mommy - Barrett time. He likes playing games and I like making him smile.

And it was a day just like that. I made Barrett laugh (First time, by the way,) Addie snuggled up to me while we watched a movie, I watched Addie and Daddy play a game; Addie woke up from her nap early and was scared so Jeremy went to help her fall back asleep. He didn't come back so I went to check on him and he had fallen asleep next to her on the bed.

Don't get me wrong, the day had its hiccups. My cake fell, I was tired from the night before (two babies waking up - one from a nightmare the, the other having trouble sleeping,) there is also a pile of dishes in my sink currently. But, because I decided to look around instead of being so focus on the tasks that laid before me, I was able to find that my day was beautiful.