Can You Teach an Old Mom new tricks?

So often I just go through life, get the daily stuff done, veg in front of the TV, and then go to bed. Tuesday I went to a much needed Enrichment night filled with words about Jesus Christ and music. It was so great! It made me really reflect on what's going on with me. I'm focusing on the wrong things. The things I can't take with me after this life. I am so distracted by all of the unimportant things going on around me. I mean, I go to the gym about every day and run or go on the elliptical while watching the most silly, unimportant, and goofy stuff. I mean, Regis and Kelly are fun and nice and all, but what am I taking home from that except a numb brain?

We are reminded every day that life is short. We only have a little time in this life to raise our children, work, learn. I reflected on my priorities so I can straighten them out! I am so focused on the wrong things. About every night Dave and I have a good 3 hours to spend together, we'll talk, watch a tv show or two, and relax. Lils just started piano lessons, so I decided to learn to play piano with her! I've always wanted to learn, so here it goes! I'm listening in on her lessons and doing the songs in her workbooks! Dave helped me last night and it really started to click! I can read music now! It is so fun. I'm actually learning something for real.

I have these precious few years with my kids at home to teach them and help them gain testimonies. I just want to really take advantage of this time, though I know I'll get lazy, it was good to get a kick in the pants! I do it to my kids all the time! Every few months Dave and I will come up with some new chore chart or "be nice" scheme to get the kids excited about jobs around the house again. I know that Heavenly Father has to do the same for us! We get stuck in ruts and need to get motivated to DO things, live a real life. I am excited about learning piano and Dave also said he'll start teaching me Portuguese. might as well, right?!

We're all in different stages of life and a lot of times we REALLY do need to just not use our brains and veg out. But I've got older kids now, no babies, things are getting easier and so it's the right time for me right now to add some real stuff and get rid of the lame. Well, that's about all for now. I hope everyone is having a great new year so far!