While travelling in December, RJ came up with a new family vision for the Reeves. We talked about it, then he presented it to the kids at our first FHE of the new year. It is called "Back to Basics." There are two main areas of focus. First- creating a more gospel centered home. Second- embracing a more active lifestyle.
A gospel centered home is one where we make spirituality a priority. Not only should we make good choices but the best choices. We ordered "The Friend" a few months ago and will use Sunday's to better utilize this great magazine. We will continue to read the scriptures as a family (we are so close to finishing the Book of Mormon for the first time. It has taken about 3 years!), and say prayers. We will also read the Doctrine and Covenants (children's version) before the children's elective story at bedtime. RJ and I will go to the temple more frequently even if that means we have to go individually at times.
An active lifestyle includes getting unplugged and getting healthy. When RJ told the kids what it meant to "get unplugged", McKenna hopped off the couch, made a b-line to the TV and yanked the cord out of the wall. Hunter was equally enthused. He jumped on the couch and cheered while RJ explained that we are not going to be boring people. We aren't going to make excuses for not doing the things that we want to do. We are going to start utilizing our non-TV time to learn music, read, exercise, get organized, get involved in sports or clubs, or simply enjoy each others company.
I'm really grateful for RJ's inspired counsel. I'm so excited about growing as an individual and as family.
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