Jack and Lex.

Yesterday in relief society (still weird that I go to relief society) our lesson was about being good mothers. Kind of ironic since we're in a singles ward but it ended up being my favorite hour of the 5 hours of church I went to yesterday. I know, I know, I'm a saint. Hahah.
We basically talked about our parents since none of us had personal experiences. I seriously had examples for every single thing we talked about. My parents are angels and I am soo so so lucky. Here are a few lessons I've learned from my lovely parents.

• Turn trials into opportunities. Basically, there is always a bright side. If you can't see one--make one. 
• Treat others well, no matter what. My dad is nice to every single person he talks to and I love to watch him interact with people, even cashiers at stores or flight attendants--people most people don't give a second thought about. He sincerely cares about people and they can tell. He always makes people feel good and you can see them visibly brighten when he talks to them.
• Random acts of selfless kindness. Both of my parents go out of their way to do little things for people all the time. My dad is the master of notes/cards. He sends thank you/congratulations/just because cards almost every day. My mom will help anyone with anything. She is the craftiest woman you will ever meet and would be rich if she got paid for all of the baking/sewing she does for anyone who needs it. I  only wish I was half as domestic as she is. She better live close to me when I have a family.
• Time is the best gift you can give. I literally can't think of one sporting event, competition, or performance I have been in that my parents weren't at. And that's saying a lot. 
• I can honestly say I have never seen my parents fight. I'm not exaggerating. I wouldn't even believe it myself if I hadn't lived with them my whole life. Like I said, they're perfect.

I could go on for days. I love my parents so much and miss them every single day I'm at college. I'm so grateful for the example they are to me, all they do for me, and all they've taught me and only hope my marriage is half as good as theirs someday.