With our family, there never seems to be a dull moment. I just hope the kids look back on all the things we did as parents and focus on the good times we had. Sometimes it's hard to be positive all the time when you are disciplining kids and teaching three 3yr olds how to go potty in the toilet. Things can get stressful. I never knew how crazy a house could get. I never had really young brothers or sisters, we were all about the same age. I remember Amber had to to teach me how to change a diaper and to feed babies. I never grew up around that stuff. 
One of the things Amber and I have implemented is the opportunity for the boys to earn a date night with either of us. this picture was one that I went on with ammon & Thomas. We went to the Phoenix Rock Gym in Tempe. This was a really cool place, it has like 15,000 sq. ft. of climbing area in an indoor 2 story building. they have different areas for the different skill level of climber you are. All climbers are connected with repelling gear so when you get to the top, you just repel down. There's an area where you don't have to be hooked up and the walls only go about 8 ft. up.
One of the things Amber and I have implemented is the opportunity for the boys to earn a date night with either of us. this picture was one that I went on with ammon & Thomas. We went to the Phoenix Rock Gym in Tempe. This was a really cool place, it has like 15,000 sq. ft. of climbing area in an indoor 2 story building. they have different areas for the different skill level of climber you are. All climbers are connected with repelling gear so when you get to the top, you just repel down. There's an area where you don't have to be hooked up and the walls only go about 8 ft. up. These are the times that you forget about all about how much trouble kids can get into and lose yourself in the fun times. It's kind of like the "you know, my kids aren't all that bad" moment when you are on a date with your kids. All the negative stuff gets washed away and the spirit of gratitude fills your heart for the wonderful children you have.
"Parents play an essential role in helping their children to understand the things pertaining to righteousness. In the Book of Mormon we find that Alma the Younger...taught and gave his children their charge separately, adapting his instructions to each son, according to that son's needs. He bore testimony and taught doctrine and principles, preparing them to preach those same principles to others."
Francisco J. Vinas, "Things Pertaining to Righteousness," Ensign, May 2010, 107
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