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*1/27 Heavenly Father helped me a lot this week. I've been struggling having patience with Conley because he's been having lots of accidents, both number 1 and 2, and he's been running away from me when we leave public places, after throwing a fit. I haven't really known what to do. I put holds on some books at the library, and I'm looking forward to those. Then I prayed and asked really fervently for patience (because I'd lost my temper quite a few times at him; and I hate that, because I really love him, and because I know that patience and calmness are two crucial parenting strategies). And Heavenly Father really helped me today. He gave me the idea to give Conley a thinking time right when he is starting to throw a fit--before we even leave. And I did that twice today, and he listened better. It wasn't perfect, he still squirmed when we got in the car, but it was much better, and I kept my cool and showed him love and patience. 

*Also, I had weird vibes from Kayla again, and I prayed that I would just be able to show her love and feel it for real and not feel weird, like we had to compete or anything like that. And it worked. It felt great and normal friends.

*I also have bit my tongue and not said unkind things about people to Joseph, and Heavenly Father has helped me do that.

*I had a commute today, alone, and thought to pray, and it was just a really nice experience. I learned things and realized most of the above during that time. And I got to think about the YW. 

*Joseph didn't get mad when I forgot my card at Costco.
*I have had unasked prayers answered.  Particularly about personal disappointments aabout YW not wanting to participate and about or friends having hard times with the church.
*lulu came to YW and had a great time
*Conley took a nap, so o got to read my scriptures

*Rachel canceled a canning date we had. It was on a day I had already done something, so I felt overwhelmed already and didn't want to do something else.
*Conley took a nap during my first presidency meeting.
*I have felt more poignantly the worth of my children. And how fortunate I am to stay home with them.
*9/14 Everyone slept in late and I got to read my scriptures.