It's nine o'clock on a Friday, the kids are in bed, and all I want to do is sleep!

Wow. Being a Mom is hard work-so here is a shout out to all you amazing mom's in my life. I don't know how you do it everyday!

I've had an amazing day today. First I got to go to the Temple for my friend, Ashley Burton's, endowment session. She was absolutely stunning in her white temple clothes. It was such a special experience for me. First, because I got to be there to celebrate this joyous occasion with my friend. Second, because it brought back sweet memories of my own endowment. And third, because I didn't get the answers I wanted-I got the answers I needed.

I got a very personal, tender rebuking today-followed by such intense love and direction. I just wanted to share these few things I learned today about opening your heart when it has hardened and the steps we need to take to gain deeper love for those around us (I'm cutting from Doctrine and Covenants Section 124-in the way that I read them and needed to hear them):

"I say unto you, blessed is my servant Hyrum Smith; for I, the Lord, love him because of the integrity of his heart, and because he loveth that which is right before me, saith the Lord... his reward shall not fail if he receive counsel...his love he shall be great, for he shall be mine if he do this, saith the Lord. I have seen the work which he hath done, which I accept if he continue, and will crown him with blessings and great glory....continue in preaching for Zion, in the spirit of meekness, confessing me before the world; and I will bear him up as on eagles wings; and he shall beget glory and honor to himself and unto my name.... my servant...is without guile; he may be trusted because of the integrity of his heart; and for the love which he has to my testimony I, the Lord, love him."

After the temple, I drove back to Richmond and started weekend of nannying for Chantal and Jimmy. They have not gone away together since Ava was born (she will be seven in 16 days!)! So I finally convinced them to hit the road for a weekend. I picked up the two little ones and then we picked up Ava from school. We played at the park, then stopped to visit Ajax, then picked up dinner and came home. After dinner, we had bath time and then snuggled down for a movie. The girls talked to their Mom and then brushed their teeth. Ava and Lizzy are now snuggled on the couch, Mia is in bed, and I am exhausted! Like I said before, being a mom is hard work and I admire you guys!