More Diligent and Concerned at Home

This was one of my favorite talks. I really loved how in the first two sections he pretty much repeated himself-it really brought it home for me.
My favorite part, though was the section on being consistant.
I loved the story of the wheat field, followed by this quote: "Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint comlement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results."
I know I have a long way to go in this whole parenting thing, but this talk really made me feel like I am headed in the right direction.
Other related thoughts:
James E. Faust: "While few human challenges are greater than that of being good parents, few opportunities offer greater potential for joy." ("The Greatest Challenge in the World-Good Parenting" Ensign, Nov. 1990)
Also in that talk he shared a quote from Barbara Bush: "But whatever era, whatever the times, one thing will never change: Fathers and mothers, if you have children, they must come first. You must read to your children and you must hug your children and you must love yoru children. Your success as a family, our success as a societly, depends not on what happens in the White House but on what happens inside your house."