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Missionaries and Humor

I found this hysterical poem on the internet. First, let me say before I include it in my blog. Missionaries are called of God and go out to teach the world, keeping the promises of the Abrahamic covenant and serving in the best way they know how. I admire them, respect them and honor them. That being said, check this out! THE WAY IT IS THE MISSION PRESIDENT: Leaps tall buildings in a single bound, Is more powerful than a locomotive, Is faster than a speeding bullet, Walks on water, Associates with God. THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT: Leaps short … Continue reading →

Homeschool Curriculum Glossary (Let’s read -Lyrical)

Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science Books is said to be “one of the oldest and most successful science series for young readers.” It is comprised of Stage 1 books for Prek-1 and stage 2 books for K-4. These books are a great way to get kids interested in science. Letter of the Week is a reading readiness program for preschoolers. The program is designed be completed in 38 weeks and suggests that when using it “reading skills will come quickly for your child.” In fact, “Some children may begin to read on their own even before finishing all the letters”. Library and Educational … Continue reading →

Meeting the (Mormon) Parents

When my sixteen year old sister-in-law called me last night to ask advice about her first meeting with her new boyfriend’s ‘straightlaced parents’, the first thing I thought to say was, “Don’t ask for a cup of coffee.” Of course, I gave her the old stalwart advice about being honest and being herself, but after she hung up, I thought about a few other tips I could give to any young man or young woman who wanted to make a good impression on their ‘straightlaced friend’s parents’. 1. Don’t ask for a cup of coffee or tea. 2. When asked … Continue reading →

Top 10 Things I Wish I Knew About Raising LDS Kids

Before my first child was born, I did everything I could possibly do to prepare for the changes in my life. I read every parenting book I could put my hands on, and convinced myself that I was prepared – I even knew that there would be a lot of things I couldn’t prepare for. I was ready. I was set. Then, suddenly, I was a mom. And I realized that none of the parenting books could even come close to adequately describing reality. But the most interesting discovery I made as my babies morphed into toddlers was that none … Continue reading →