Parenting


When I was young no one thought I would ever have kids. I wouldn't have anything to do with children what so ever. I babysat horses, and I enjoyed that very much. I don't actually think having kids in my future ever crossed my mind. Now with that being said when I got pregnant with my first child I experienced a complete change. I was experiencing many challenges with my marriage but I did not get married to get divorced so I stuck it out so it was hard to enjoy being pregnant. I spent a lot of time alone and feeling alone therefore I studied my scriptures in conjunction with raising children. I have used that knowledge to raise my kids. I taught my kids what NO meant, that there are consequences to their actions at a young age and now that they are older they make good choices and are great kids. I support my children in their education and I try to give them the opportunities to excel at the things they enjoy and to pursue their dreams. I also try to teach them about spirituality, service, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Now am I a saint? Heavens no. I would say I am a mother bear. When my kids need discipline they receive it however if they are wrongly treated I will passionately defend them. 
I have six children, 4 boys that will all be Eagle Scouts and 2 girls who are both wonderful students and very talented. When I was 24 never in my life would I have thought that I would say that being a mom has been the most rewarding, most awesome thing that ever happened to me. I have loved being a mom. Out of all the careers in the world this one has been the best choice I have ever made.

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