Perspective

Today brought a gentle, constant snowfall. The first thing I did when I woke was turn up the thermostat. Joe and I snuggled under a blanket on the vent and got toasty warm as we waited for the other kids to wake. Once everyone was out the door to school I spent a little bit of time tidying the kids bedrooms. While I folded clothes, helped them make their beds, and opened curtains I listened to THIS talk by a favorite apostle of mine (if you have a few minutes, take a listen, it's amazing...). Lately I've found that I really enjoy listening to talks more than music in the mornings. It gives me a few quiet minutes each day to ponder and feel closer to my Savior. 

 When I had finished up in the bedrooms I spontaneously decided it was time for Joe to take piano lessons. The little boys were busy playing downstairs, which gave Joseph and I a few minutes to sit at the piano, talk about the keyboard, clap some rhythms, and learn a few notes. One of the first songs in his book is the famous tune of hot cross buns. He played it proudly all day long. I spent my afternoon shouting notes from the kitchen, "E....no that's a C...Yeah, that's the right one. Good job!" as he practiced to his hearts content. Music has a magical way of transforming people and I really believe that I was inspired to sit down with Joe today and teach him. I noticed that the rest of the day he was more agreeable and peaceful. I really think that music will be a great outlet for him throughout the rest of his life. He wanted to go through the entire song book today, but we are learning a little bit about the importance of repetition and mastering things before we move on.

"Look at everything 

through the  lense of eternity and life 

will take on a different perspective." 

~James E. Faust