• bookworm
    • hopefully have a home library where my children, husband and i can peruse the shelves often.
    • read with my small children so that they will develop a love for reading.
  • emergency prep
    • always have 72 hour kits ready to go.
    • keep an updated food storage in case of emergencies.
    • learn how to properly can goods for a food storage.
    • make sure the entire family has and knows emergency plans.
  • fun
    • as much as money permits, take them to do fun activities where we can bond and they can build memories.
    • encourage children to play games.
    • inspire them to be creative and play games of make believe.
    • play with my children, no matter the game!
    • talk to them about their lives and really BE THERE for them.
  • hair styling
    • learn how to actually style hair... especially if i have baby girls.
  • interior decorator
    • be able to design and decorate my home so it's beautiful and comfortable.
    • make sure my home invites the spirit of christ at all times.
  • musician/lover of music
    • have music playing in the home often for it inspires and produces creative mindsets in small children.
    • hopefully have each child play at least one instrument.
    • make sure my children appreciate all types of music and have a sense of eccentricity in their music taste.
    • play music with/for my kids often. my father and i bonded so much by doing this.
    • teach my children about music and the power it has over the soul.
  • nurturing
    • always offer a helping hand when someone's in emotional distress- no matter how small that distress may be.
    • be kind, gentle and loving...always.
  • organized
    • keep the home nice and tidy.
    • keep the small, seemingly useless things in storage (coloring book pages, school assignments, notes to mom and dad, etc. etc.)
    • know where everything is. by living this way it will encourage my children to be responsible, clean little humans.
    • manage money well (i'll probably need some help from my husband)
  • photographer
    • carry my camera everywhere with me.
    • develop (better) photography skills so that i may be able to capture every moment.
    • learn how to properly use photoshop to add light to some photographs.
    • practice the art of film photography (even though it's a little outdated.)
  • positivity
    • encourage an environment in the home that's anti-negativity.
    • live my life in such a way that my family is inspired to be happy and seek out the best things in life.
  • record keeper
    • keep a personal journal as well as a family journal so that we may be able to reflect back upon good times.
    • keep a record of our ancestors and tell the children stories about them.
    • scrapbook (or project life) everything important or fun to have on record.
    • videography is key.
  • storytelling
    • be able to tell jaw-dropping, comedic, and inspiring stories to my children.
  • strong testimony
    • have a christ-centered home and marriage.
    • have family scripture study and prayer regularly so that we will grow closer to our father in heaven.
    • live in a way that is exemplary of the gospel (be a good example)
    • make sure to bare my testimony to my children so that they know of my strong faith in jesus christ.
  • wonderful cook
    • develop kitchen traditions.
    • give my children healthy, delicious food to help them grow big and strong.
    • have my children help me in the kitchen so that they may become excellent cooks as well.
    • master the art of baking.
    • prepare elaborate dishes to please the children & hubby.
jun 22 2013 ∞
jul 31 2016 +