Random thoughts of an Eternal Student

Well i have survived a week and a half of the first semester. it has been very crazy, yet amidst the emotional meltdowns, trying to find someone to watch Hunter and going to several dr appointments between Hunter, Mildred and Me, i love my classes and the learning experiences i am surrounded by.
I always thought that those who were taking child and family studies courses were just taking classes while waiting to get married. These are the most rewarding classes i am taking. i just want to share some wonderful perspectives, insights and A-HA! moments i have experienced in just this short amount of time.
I am taking a Parenting Education class. i know, sounds like a frivolous class right? it has made me really step back and examine our home, and what really matters. We read a great Article by Bruce K. Satterfield from an education week here and it was a powerful talk about having children. here are some of my favorite quotes. they are my favorite because they really opened my eyes.

-"young married couples who postpone parenthood until their degrees are attained might be shocked if their expressed preference were labeled idolatry. "Pres. Kimball

-"ultimately, it is through righteous parenthood that men and women can prove themselves worthy of godhood, for i believe that the ultimate test of godhood is parenthood!" Brigham young.

there are a bunch more insights that were comforting. just when i start thinking of how much school we have left and how are we going to do this etc. i am so comforted to know that by following the promptings of the spirit to be parents we arent crazy!! Brad and i have testimonies of how when you follow the promptings to be parents or anything for your family, blessings and miracles follow. Living with Mildred is a huge one of many. Please share some of your own. it really is good to hear how we all receive blessings when we are obedient, and it is a good reminder and comforting.

I am also taking a language and literacy class and i have learned:

-keep books separate from toys so that the kiddos learn books arent toys.

-dont teach the ABC's, that doesnt mean anything to the child, teach them the letters in their name, your name, dad, brothers and sisters. that means more to them. H-U-N-T-E-R, that spells hunter etc.

-go to new places for the child to learn NEW langauge, Hardware stores, Home Depot EVERYWHERE!

and believe it or not, i am even enjoying math! that's because it is NOT statistics!

Anyway, for those who actualy read this, please leave your experiences and thoughts. Why just talk about me, let's learn from eachother.