I have decided that complaining never does any good. On Thursday, I went with four of my ward friends to get pedicures. On the way there, my friend Katie, who is in the primary presidency, asked me if I had a calling yet. I told her that I did. I believe I said something to the effect of: "I was just called to the enrichment committee...which I have been in for the past 6 years straight! I am so ready for something new!!"
Well...I have learned that you should never complain. There is always something "worse." J and I were sitting around after putting the kids to bed, talking about how we would never want to be in nursery. I am home with a toddler and a baby all day by myself. J only really sees them on the weekends. (He works all day/goes to school all night...) After talking, we immediately got a call from a bishopric member and 30 minutes later...I had a new calling. Nursery leader. NURSERY LEADER! I accepted the calling with a smile and then burst into tears when he left my house.
Then, through teary eyes, I read this, this and this. Although I still can't say that I am excited about the calling, I can tell you that I have a resolve to love these kids (one being my own daughter...) and to teach them to love their Savior. I know this calling is not one sought after, but I also know that I will be teaching children of God who Heavenly Father loves. He would want me to put my heart into it...so I will.
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Hannah... I think you just said what I desperately needed to hear.. I am really struggling with my calling, but maybe I need to not complain because like you said, "there's always something worse!"
ReplyDeleteThis probably doesn't help...
ReplyDeleteI'm one of those crazy people who LOVES being in nursery! I was our ward activities chair for a year and on the committee before that, and this is SO much better. We started doing grown-up treats which really helps, too. Get some good people on your team and set up a good schedule. I think if you can get enough adults in there to share the load, it makes a big difference.
I never wanted to be in there either. NEVER!!! I'm home all day with two small kids and I'm 33 weeks pregnant, so I know I sound like a lunatic. It's a hard calling. (But I still really enjoy being in there.)
aww. when i was recently released as enrichment leader and put in as nursery worker, i was so thrilled! i love being in there with the little ones...especially since one of them is mine. to me, it's such a blessing to serve where your children are because a) pretty soon they won't want me around and b) never fear, something different and tougher, calling-wise is just around the corner. plus, hopefully the other ladies that are in there with you are fun people. i love my adult nursery buddies. and once we get the kids settled and things under control, we have lots of time to chit chat and eat snacks! :) i think once you get in the swing of it, you'll enjoy it!
ReplyDeletesorry, that was really pollyanna, wasn't it?!
Just don't use the primary partners books. You aren't supposed to.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was the nursery leader in FL the kids loved moving to the music at the end while we were waiting for hte parents to pick them up, and then the bubble gun. The cd that comes with the manual has some fun 'moving to music' songs.
my parents nursery has an apron with pockets and in each pocket there is something for each kid to hold for the song. So like in one pocket it has a bunch of spider rings for the itsy bitsy spider, and then little rocks for the wise man and the foolish man. It works really well for the kids.
I had 4 nursery callings in a row (in different wards), so I'm a nursery pro, and I admit there is a lot to love about being there. My least favorite nursery memory is being so so pregnant with Addie and squatting down to play and two little boys would come run into me so I'd fall over. Getting up is hard while very pregnant, and they thought it was hysterical! I think the hardest thing about nursery is making sure you're getting enough spiritual fulfillment at home/personally because you don't always get much on Sundays. But you'll be great- let me know if you want any ideas!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous of you right now, when Jordan and I were first married we were called to be in the nursery and we LOVED it and when the year changed they asked us to move up with the new sunbeams and I loved that too but it wasn't as fun as the nursery (we had two other really fun couples in there with us). We have been in our new ward since November and haven't gotten a calling yet. I almost asked the bishop yesterday if there were any opening somewhere LOL! You will have so much fun in there and even though it may not be as spiritually enlightening as relief society it is fun because those kids are so excited to be there and learn about Jesus and they just suck up everything you tell them. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh MAN! I would have done exactly what you did. I guess it's time to graduate from enrichment pro to nursery pro!
ReplyDeleteThis ALWAYS happens!!! I too had that same calling while one of my kids was in there! It seems so strange to call a mom like us but it really is a blessing and a calling you will cherish! I have a new appreciation for all the leaders in there who love and care for my little ones while it gives me a chance to teach and learn the gospel myself!!! You will defiantly feel the blessings and look forward to the time in the nursery and then you get to check that off the list and not be called in there for years!
ReplyDeleteor you could just get pregnant now and get released in 9 months!!!
I love your quick turn-around in your attitude.
ReplyDeleteSome of the most tender, spiritual things can happen in nursery. Just have to be int he right frame of mind.
Hope you love it!
I am on the Enrichment Committee as well, and a nursery leader and I absolutely LOVE both callings, especially nursery. I was always petrified of nursery before I had kids and thought I'd never ever want that calling. But now that I have kids (and 2 of them are in there), I love it and it's so fun. I'm scared of what my next calling might be! It will be great... and I'm sure you will be fabulous at it. If you ever need ideas, let me know!
ReplyDeletemy condolenses!! man... i know God hates me when he puts me in nursery. but it can be fun, too!! you were called for a reason, let your star shine :)
ReplyDeleteI love nursery, but I don't have babies at home. Look on the bright side...there's snacks!
ReplyDeleteMy first perspective is that I think it is crazy when they put young moms (especially those that stay home) in the nursery. Don't they know that church might be your one time to interact with adults on a consistent basis? That being said, I have been the nursery leader and absolutely LOVED it. I didn't have kids at the time, but those little kids are so cute and learn so much more than you think they do. You know this, because you're a mom! I had so much patience and love for them. I think your resolve to help the kids learn about the Savior will bring you great love and blessings.
ReplyDeleteI am being dead serious when I say that nursery leader is one of the most important callings in the ward. I can't think of anyone who has saved me from quitting church completely more than the NL! For real, just when you're about to lose your mind taking an almost 18 month old to church-- suddenly, there's a sweet, smiling nursey leader who performs this AMAZING service for you, so you can get your cup filled up a little. I hope all the moms remember to tell you how grateful they are to you-- because I guarantee that they are!
ReplyDeleteWarning: I'm climbing on my soapbox. Who better to serve in the nursery than you young moms - it's your time of life when you should be most interested in teaching young children. Trust me - this era is fleeting and yes, there's always something worse: Young Womens.
ReplyDeleteOh dang...sorry girl! That can be such a fun calling, because the kids are cute and it IS an important calling to help shape their lives...BUT, it is also super hard because a lot of kids are whiney, you don't "feel the spirit" and it's the last job a stay at home mom wants. I feel your pain! When Tanner was about one year old I was called to nursery, I stayed home all day with him, plus I worked in the nursery at the hospital...I was on baby/kid overload. Too many cries for my ears. Good luck though!
ReplyDeleteSo...I'm trying to figure out, you do 2 blogs!!?? Family vs fun!!??