The Nelson Family: Attitude is everything!!

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Attitude is everything!!

We had a fantastic lesson in Relief Society about having a positive attitude that has really made me think about my life and the things that I need to change. I felt like this lesson was truly an answer to my prayers because I have found myself being more negative than I would like to be lately. There is always something that I could complain about in life. There is always something that everyone can complain about in their lives. But I don't want to be one of those people anymore. I am incredibly blessed, so there is no reason for me to complain! There are many things that I would like to change about myself, but instead of getting too caught up those things I need to look at the things that I am amazing at. (Not to sound like I am being cocky)

Here are a few of my many blessings:

*I am alive!! What could be better than that!?

*I grew up in a great family who I love more than anything in the world! They continue to support me beyond what I think they are aware of.

*I have a fantastic husband, who despite our differences, fills in my weaknesses.

*I am a mom!! What a fantastic calling that is! Instead of being frustrated because it is the hardest thing that I have ever done, I should recognized how sacred this calling is!

*I have a good job that helps us get by. I may not like it all the time, but I work with good people and I am never bored!

*I only have 2 semesters left until I graduate. At times I feel like I should just stop going to school so I can be a full time stay at mom and go to any playground that I want, but I am so close to being done!

*We attend such a great ward! I love all of our ward members so much, and I love being able to be surrounded by women who inspire me everyday!

*I have been blessed with a body that allows me to do the things that I want to do. I can run and workout whenever I want to, and I have the energy to do that! I might have flaws, but my body is a gift!!

Thanks Megan for helping me recognize just how important a positive attitude is!! You are my Sunshine!!

What are your blessings?

2 comments:

Laura said...: Yay!
I used to be a negative person but probably within the last 5 years or so I've been working hard on changing that. I wasn't negative all the time but when I was I was really bad.
Being so far from home and family has taught me that I need to be positive or I'm going to be depressed and completely miserable.
I need friends and people aren't attracted to negativity - although they'd probably overlook that because of my accent. Ha. Anyway, if you feel like hanging out or going on a walk let me know. I'm home all day. Just come by, the place is tidy enough - AND you need to tell me what the heck went on in here!; September 8, 2008 at 11:44 AM
Megan Marie said...: Michelle, I'm so thrilled that the lesson touched you. I always go into it thinking "If I can help just one person through what I teach, then it'll be a success." I'm really flattered that you would call me your Sunshine and it's kind of funny because you are one of the people that I really look up to and want to be like! You never know who is watching you and following your example! It's amazing! I sure think you are wonderful!; September 8, 2008 at 9:53 PM

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He took it seriously, and said, "I have little boobies mommy! But do I have milk?"

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Needless to say, he did not follow through with what I said:)

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*We went to Olive Garden for dinner tonight, and after the waitress brought us our breadsticks my son yelled after her, "Thank you lady!"

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D: "Pick it up Mommy!"

Me: "It is right by you, you pick it up."

**Pause from Deagan**

D: "Michelle! Pick it up!"

I couldn't help but smile when he called me Michelle. Maybe this day will be better then I am expecting.

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I think that wanting your privacy while going potty is a natural instinct that we are all born with and that develops over time. D is beginning to show signs that this privacy is a very important time when going to the bathroom. This afternoon I was making dinner and came in to the living room to check on him. As I walked into the room, he held out his hand and yelled, "No Mom! Go back!" I can always tell when he is done by him allowing me to stay in the same room with him.

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I was taking a bath, and locked D in the bathroom with me while I did so so I could keep an eye on him. During this process, D was very interested in his old nursing buddies (if you get my drift) and kept saying "Yummy!" "Yummy?" I asked him. "What did it taste like?" "HOT DOGS!" He replied!

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