Tag Archives: Being a Mom

My day at the Mall

Since the beginning of this week was a holiday, I thought it would be fun to take the kids to the mall. I hardly ever do that- I’m just really not a shopper. We gave my oldest son a gift … Continue reading

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A new choir song

Our Ward Conference is next Sunday. Even though our Choir is supposed to sing, I canceled Choir last week because I was sick. I tried to find some music that someone else could lead for me while I was gone, … Continue reading

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Living in the Moment

Oh, it feels so good to not be sick anymore! I always feel so invigorated as the New Year begins, and this year (starting sick), seemed to take some of the wind out of my sails. Still, this week, I … Continue reading

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Becoming Real

Last week my son got to sing a solo for a Middle school choir ensemble. I got to accompany him at the piano. He had a great time. He’s a lot like me, he got really nervous just before he … Continue reading

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Change

In church, last Sunday, I was released from my calling as the Primary Children’s piano accompanist, and was instead given the assignment to play piano in Relief Society (our Women’s organization)! It was a surprise to me to be released … Continue reading

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Because I Love Him Too

On Sunday, in Primary, the kids sang through my new song, “Because I Love Him Too”. I had to race a little to get it finished in time, but they were able to sing it. The song is about all … Continue reading

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Summer’s Over!

I had a wonderful summer. I really enjoyed time with the kids, and made it a point really to NOT work on anything musical. Now with school starting, I’m finding musical thoughts coming in again. I’m excited to start composing again.

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Let Them Be Little

Time just keeps flying by! This morning I attended my 5-year-old’s preschool graduation. So cute! I got a little emotional as they played the song, “Let them be little” to an accompanying slide show of things their preschool class had … Continue reading

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Laughing and running in the Rain

The absolute best part of my day today was taking my 5-year-old out to go get a treat for our Family Home Evening night. It was raining, hard. I said on the count of 3, we would make a quick … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day

I absolutely love Mother’s Day. I know some mother’s seem to have a hard time with it, my mother included, but I absolutely love it. I think it’s because I don’t expect anything, so it’s always better than my normal … Continue reading

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