I've been reading the Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual along with the D&C.  What I read this morning made me stop to think.  In the manual it says "President Spencer W. Kimball provided the following instruction:
"Never hesitate to gather your family around you for your prayers, especially in those times when more than morning and evening family prayer is needed.  Extra needs require extra prayers."
"Your little ones will learn how to talk to their Father in Heaven by listening to you as parents. They will soon see how heartfelt and honest your prayers are.  If your prayers are a hurried and thoughtless ritual, they will see this too."

I needed to be reminded that "Extra needs require extra prayers" - that it's ok to pray often if needed.  I've been struggling with Addison's behavior lately.  I've been wondering if I'm not recognizing some of her needs and that is making her act the way she's acting.  I've been quite overwhelmed with her, to be honest.  I've recently felt that I needed to be more consistent with her in saying morning family prayer with her, even though it's just her and I usually since Steve leaves for work before she gets up.  After reading this this morning I'm reminded that if in the middle of the day things aren't going well, we can stop to pray together.

The other night as I was putting Addison to bed she said to me "Jesus loves us.  He is watching us."  She is getting older and understanding the Gospel more.  I love to see how much she's learning and maturing.  I love the Gospel so much!  I KNOW The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is true!  The peace, comfort, and happiness it gives me is a treasure.  It is because of this Gospel that I found such an amazing husband and that we have two amazing daughters.  Years ago I longed for this family I have.  It is only because of my Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ that I'm living my dream.