Stop and listen

I can't say it enough but I love being a mom to Jessa, she constantly teaches me by example the principles of the gospel and how I can develop a stronger relationship with Heavenly Father.  On Sunday Jessa and I had awoken early to get ready for church.  Jessa's enduring patience however was short that day and each time I would try to get anything done would result in a melt down.  The hour and a half before church came and went very quickly and we both weren't dressed, so I threw the towel in and turned on a session of general conference and we both cuddled back into bed.  Baby doll quickly fell into a deep sleep and I listeners to conference an the talks touched me in a way they hadn't before.  The whole day I felt on tune with Heavenly Father and all of these teaching opportunities came throughout the day.  Too many times I am too busy to stop and listen and I realized on Sunday that sometimes we need to really disconnect and tune out.  It was from Jessa's simple reminder that she needed my attention that I also needed to give that same attention to God.  As I did so and nurtured my relationship I learned more about who I was supposed to become.  Having my baby doll has really changed my life and she teaches me daily and through such simple means.