Thoughts

"I know it is hard for you young mothers to believe that almost before you can turn around the children will be gone and you will be alone with your husband. You had better be sure you are developing the kind of love and friendship that will be delightful and enduring. Let the children learn from your attitude that he is important. Encourage him. Be kind. It is a rough world, and he, like everyone else, is fighting to survive. Be cheerful. Don't be a whiner." [Marjorie Pay Hinckley] ♥

I just love this quote. I am often asked when Shane and I are going to start having kids; I have been asked this since before we were even married. Yes, we have many different reasons that we are waiting, (education, jobs, and security) but one of the first reasons, and most important reason, was that we wanted to wait to develop our relationship first. We wanted to know each other fully before committing ourselves to a beautiful child. We do plan to have children, but I want to them to know without a doubt that their parents love one another through thick and thin. That we are committed to one another first and foremost. I love family; I love the relationships that I have with my siblings, cousins, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc... I want my children to have the wonderful example that I had as a child of a loving and eternal family.

P.S. This is not to offend anyone; this is just the path that Shane and I have chosen for now. We know that everyone has their own path and choices, and what we choose to do does not make any other couples choices wrong. Plus, like we all know, plans can change or the lord can change them for you. 

Also, Shane and I are going to be rockin' awesome parents someday.