How many hours are in your day?

I have noticed that my time is evaporating.  I have so many things to do and no time to do it.  Thus, the reason for my lack of blogging.  However, I have been pleased that I have still been able to devote time to my family.  We have a sit down FAMILY meal at least three days a week.  I know for some that may seem minimal, but for our family that is an accomplishment.  We have been working hard to consider this a sacred occasion.  We've been reading our scriptures and having some great conversations.  Also, I'm so happy with the maturity in which Frankie and Brandon have been handling their trials.  They have shown trust in parental advice and come seeking for answers.  I love that they think enough of us that they ask our opinion.  I feel honored to be able to share what I know with them and send them away with clear reasoning and counsel.  They've come a long way.  They are truly focused on doing what's right and honorable and that makes my heart swell.

Brandon showed his appreciation by taking a car marker and wrote on my window, "World's Best Mom." and "I love you."  He surprised me with his note and it made my day.  (He's not one to show his emotions so his display was valuable.)

I'm nervous about how my time is going to diminish even more starting next week.  I'll be starting school again and I know I will be swamped with more responsibility.  Between my work, family, domestic duties, and church roles, I will be crunched with little time.  My studies are critical too so I'm getting weary just thinking about it.  I know all in all it will work out, though.

If I'm not a good blogger, forgive me.  Speaking of which, I need to ask forgiveness for not sending out my Christmas Newsletter.  I kept putting it off and never got around to it.  I considered sending a New Year's Newsletter, but again, ran out of time.  So I ask forgiveness for that as well.  I know we all have the same amount of time in the day, but for some reason I'm not managing mine well.  Maybe that should be my resolution for this year.  Wish me luck.