I must say, it's a bit tricky for Aaron and myself to help our kids understand just how blessed we are to have conference twice a year. There are so many great ideas available on ways to engage them, most were rewards with treats, but I thought we might luck out without the goods. I printed packets for them to color which had special pages of things to draw them into listen. Hannah really caught on and LOVED listening for those words so she could color her picture. Nathan brought his Lego's into the room and entertained himself. I'm not sure how much he got out of conference, but I'm just so glad he was in the room with us. Abigail sat quietly on mine or Aaron's lap, taking full advantage of the attention.
On Sunday I made a special breakfast and then we did more of the same. However, I brought paints out during the second and final session. Hannah painted such a darling picture of President Monson.
I usually take notes during conference, but for some reason I just felt like listening. There was so much I enjoyed that I wish I had written it down because I can't remember who said what, but I was touched by the messages on kindness, being happy for others, life and death and how death is not the end for us, agency and the importance of allowing our children to exercise their agency before they leave home, enduring to the end and showing compassion to others, and the wonderful talks on marriage and the strengthening of marriage. Oh there was so much to digest and process. I love how conference is a time of reflection and a renewal of goal setting.
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