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The first session will start with prayer and the last session will end with prayer.  Whether any other prayers will be said in between, I'm not going to guess.  There will be singing, talks, and some sustaining.  Something will be announced.  No fewer than 5 people will take notes with fountain pens.

I hear you, brother. That gets me all hot and bothered, too. If only those women knew what animal instincts are awakened deep in the hearts of men when we are exposed to female flesh in the form of women's upper backs! It's a burden we men must bear, but our sisters should take pity on us and not flaunt their seductive shoulders and napes in our faces like that. Garment designers could help, but I fear they are all in the employ of Santa.

Of course.  You HAVE to love everyone.  That doesn't mean you won't toss me.   One thing about attending at a new ward for the first time is I realize how small and hickish my ward really is.  City Mormons are fancy.

So, after 7 pages of us telling you why your bishop did not misjudge you, do you still think that he did?

I don't know why I keep coming back.  I want to jam a chopstick in my eye.

You make it work.   You shut your mouth.  You love the mother of your child.  You exercise the priesthood to their betterment.  You be the best husband and father you can be.   That is your responsibility.  

Earlier you explained how it was a good thing that your dad taught you this lesson.  Why not give your son the same good thing?

I am a dog person....and refer to them as toddlers with teeth to get people to understand how dog behaviour works
 

I have found (6 kids and counting, the oldest turning 26 today and the youngest is a yea and a half old) that I've bonded the closest when I am both fun AND a disciplinarian.  I'm firm, sometimes you could even say I'm mean.  I lay down the rules and I'm quite strict.  I punish swiftly and without hesitation.  (Usually that means revocation of privileges, grounding, toys taken away, etc.)  I have a  practiced and highly effective "daddy voice" that brooks no talkback.  I am an authoritative (not authoritarian) parent.
BUT 
That's balanced with my always listening to my kids when they need to express themselves.  I engage in activities with them, like building/launching model rockets, wrestling with them, teaching them things like fixing cars or building a Space  Marine suit, we work on models and miniatures together, I share my childhood loves with them, and how to program computers.
My 10-year-old daughter becomes distraught if she doesn't get her "daddy time" every evening, where we talk, watch funny videos, work on her science projects, etc.  My youngest son (7) likes to hang out with me in the activity room because he can ask me for help and/or advice when working on his plastic models.  I allow them to play video games on my gaming computer I built last year, and they help me with my hobbies.  That quality time together is spent laughing and playing around.  We even occasionally get really goofy, like when I instigated a food fight at the end of dinner one evening last week when momma was at work 😎
All of my kids and I are very close because kids crave discipline, and they crave positive attention, and a balanced parent gives them both.  That's how kids know you love them.  You not only let them have fun and play, but you provide them with a framework for how that play needs to happen (nobody getting injured, no property being damaged, etc.)  Disciplining a child shows them you love them every bit as much as  giving them a gift or letting them have a privilege.  And you know what?  They do perceive it that way.  
The most important thing though, is be consistent.  No matter what you do or how you do it, if you're consistent, it's better than having a wildly inconsistent approach.
I'm a strict disciplinarian but not once has any of my kids ever told me they hated me, or been afraid to tell me how they're feeling.  Even when I'm furious at them, I let them give me their side (as long as it's not talking back.  There's a difference, and my kids know what it is.)  And sometimes I'm wrong.  When I'm wrong, I back down and apologize because that too is a valuable lesson to teach the kids.  Set an example.
Apologies for rambling, the short version is this:  Disciplining your kids will strengthen your bond with them, not weaken it.  They need you to be their parent, not their friend.  They've got plenty of friends but only two parents.

There is no "non disciplinary" option in parenting.  Even fun has to be outlined with discipline.  Is a critical skill that you have to learn, even if does not come naturally.

You can, and should do that.  You just won't.  Big difference.

You need to see the opportunities to grow everyday without temple attendance.  I waited a LOT longer than 2 years (without any worthiness issues) as it was common practice not to take out endowments unless about to go on a mission or sealed. I had no idea if or when I would be sealed and so waited patiently and learned that it was a righteous desire but things would happen in Gods time. It did not stop me from serving in my ward and stake. It did not stop me building a relationship with my Saviour. It did give me the opportunity to sustain and honour my priesthood holders who had stewardship over me.
I hope that you can move past your current feelings and find the opportunities to grow closer to Christ and serve those around you.

Your question immediately brought to my mind the talk from last conference by Jeffrey R Holland (Sunday morning)
“Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven,”11 Christ taught in New Testament times. And in our day: “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.”12 It is, however, important for some of you living in real anguish to note what He did not say. He did not say, “You are not allowed to feel true pain or real sorrow from the shattering experiences you have had at the hand of another.” Nor did He say, “In order to forgive fully, you have to re enter a toxic relationship or return to an abusive, destructive circumstance.” But notwithstanding even the most terrible offenses that might come to us, we can rise above our pain only when we put our feet onto the path of true healing. That path is the forgiving one walked by Jesus of Nazareth, who calls out to each of us, “Come, follow me.”13
 

I was a visitor at a ward today.  The woman next to me had a young daughter that climbed over me 2 dozen times, picked the patches off my bag, and drooled all over my leg.  The poor woman wouldn't stop apologizing, but I loved every minute of it.  

Your question immediately brought to my mind the talk from last conference by Jeffrey R Holland (Sunday morning)
“Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven,”11 Christ taught in New Testament times. And in our day: “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.”12 It is, however, important for some of you living in real anguish to note what He did not say. He did not say, “You are not allowed to feel true pain or real sorrow from the shattering experiences you have had at the hand of another.” Nor did He say, “In order to forgive fully, you have to re enter a toxic relationship or return to an abusive, destructive circumstance.” But notwithstanding even the most terrible offenses that might come to us, we can rise above our pain only when we put our feet onto the path of true healing. That path is the forgiving one walked by Jesus of Nazareth, who calls out to each of us, “Come, follow me.”13
 

As a single parent who moved to a new ward with a 2 year old baby after my husband left, I keenly remember this experience and felt your pain for a while. Before this I went to church alone with a baby as my husband was not a member.  I just went because I needed to take the sacrament. Children pass through this phase with a little perseverance and pre planning; although at the time it can seem like an eternity and things will never get better.
I had a very energetic son, so would take him to the park on the way to church so that he had time to run around and wear himself out. Being English this often involved wellies and a big coat and a change of clothes for when we got to the chapel, but it made the day easier for him.
I am naturally a reserved person and would prefer my own space, but found that my son settled best if I sat in the middle of a pew surrounded by people. This meant that I found out that members were very happy to have a "small" sit and quietly chat to them (to my surprise especially the older ladies who I had mistakenly assumed would be irritated by him). Crayons and paper would help him sit stiller, or sitting on my lap and playing boo with the members in the pew behind could keep him entertained for a good 10-15 mins. Finger games like incy-wincy spider were also a useful distraction
I also trained my son at home to have short periods (starting with just 1 minute) where he sat still on my lap and we had quiet time every day. This helped him to be able to sit still and learn to entertain himself with his imagination. It's a skill that helps children in school too and increases their concentration time.
Don't worry about what other people think - just do what's best for you and your son. On the worst days I just had to chant to myself "this too shall pass" 
We did survive this, and thinking back on this has reminded me of some of the fun times we had when he was a tiny tot - and now with the passage of time I find myself smiling at these memories.

Your question immediately brought to my mind the talk from last conference by Jeffrey R Holland (Sunday morning)
“Forgive, and ye shall be forgiven,”11 Christ taught in New Testament times. And in our day: “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you it is required to forgive all men.”12 It is, however, important for some of you living in real anguish to note what He did not say. He did not say, “You are not allowed to feel true pain or real sorrow from the shattering experiences you have had at the hand of another.” Nor did He say, “In order to forgive fully, you have to re enter a toxic relationship or return to an abusive, destructive circumstance.” But notwithstanding even the most terrible offenses that might come to us, we can rise above our pain only when we put our feet onto the path of true healing. That path is the forgiving one walked by Jesus of Nazareth, who calls out to each of us, “Come, follow me.”13
 

I was just reminded if this quote by Pres Spencer W Kimball
”There is a good verbal test to apply to determine the depth of one’s conviction of sin and hence of his start on the road to repentance… Do you wish to be forgiven? Could you accept excommunication for the sin of deemed necessary? Why do you feel you should not h excommunicated? If you were, would you become bitter at the church and its officers? Would you cease your activities in the church? Would You Work Your Way back to baptism and restoration of former blessings even through years? What have you done to prove your repentance? How much did you pray before the sin? How much during? How much since your admission of it? How much did you study the scriptures before your trouble? How much since? Are you attending meetings? Paying tithing? Have you told your wife or parents? Have you confessed your total sins? Are you humble now? Is it a result of being forced to be humble? Have you wrestled with your problems as did Enos? Has your soul hungered for your soul’s sake? Did you “cry unto him” a day-long prayer and into the night and raise you voice high that it reached heaven, as did Enos? How much have you tasted? How much suffering have you endured? Is your guilt “swept away?”
 

Yes, willfully turning your back on Heavenly Father to live a life of sin without repentance is certainly the wise choice and a fast track to exaltation.  I'm sure you know more than His chosen and He'll thank you for setting him straight on judgment day.  Good Luck.

Junior at this point I am not sure what you are expecting anyone to say to you. All responses have been along the same lines, and you have received some heartfelt and wise counsel from a number of people who don't know you and can only judge your situation (notice NOT judging you) from how you have represented yourself here.
Continuing to repeat yourself will not help you to understand any netter our points of view. All that is left is for you to pray with an open heart and mind for further enlightenment and counsel with your Bishop, who is doing his level best to support you.

When the majority of people here are giving you the same response as your Bishop with explanations of their support; I would suggest that instead of protesting so much, that you consider why everyone, including your Bishop and your mother, see things in a different way to you.
Your actions will speak louder than any words and a change of heart is a long term commitment and your actions to date do not match your words - at least on the surface (i.e. going directly against church teachings and the council of your Bishop)
You are a young man who is trying to do what he thinks is best; BUT to do better you will need to do what Heavenly Father thinks is best. 
To desire going to the temple is a worthy aspiration, but your concern at the moment seems to be to go NOW rather than when you will be spiritually more able to appreciate the experience. I waited for years to get my own endowment as I was not getting married or going on a mission and my Stake President required waiting for one of these circumstances for YSA's. Please note I had no worthiness issues. It was a good exercise in patience and understanding that things will happen in the Lords time and according to a bigger picture that I am not aware of.  At no point did I think it would be appropriate to "bad mouth" my SP (I consider you to have done this to your Bishop on this forum), but that I should sustain him and try and learn from the experience.
My only advice to you would be - take this issue to the lord in prayer and leave it with him.  Then work on being the best person you can be and live within the bounds that are expected of you.

Junior, when you get angry at your bishop and insists he doesn't see things right, like you do, then THAT is pridefulness. When many people tell you essentially the same thing, and your response to all of them is, in effect, "You're all wrong and I'm right", that's pridefulness. When you refuse to consider what others tell you, both casual friends and knowledgeable leaders, because you're sure that you know better and you're right, that's pridefulness.
Believe it or not, I'm not trying to come down on you. I am assuming you're sincere and not just trolling for responses, and I want you to succeed. My guess is that almost everyone who has responded on this thread also wants you to succeed. But we see that your actions and your reasoning are both incorrect. It's good that you want to take care of your girlfriend and your baby; it's not good that you're living with her and being less than honest with her. It's good that you want to go to the temple; it's not good that you defy the bishop and insist that he's wrong. It's good that you want to repent and be clean; it's not good that you have already determined that your repentance and cleansing is now complete, and everyone else must acknowledge that fact.
What we're trying to say is: Be humble. "Humble" literally means "low to the ground". That's what you need to be (figuratively). You need to be on your knees before God, asking for guidance and promising to follow it. You need to be quiet when talking to your bishop, saying little else besides "I'll do that" and "Show me the way." Stop arguing, stop complaining, and for heaven's sake, STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT IN THE NEAR TERM. Focus on what you want in your life: A close relationship with the Spirit, a wife you love and serve and who is learning to love and serve you back, and healthy, happy children who are wanted and loved by their parents and are learning the truths of loving family life and of the gospel. Leave everything else behind. Much better that you go to the temple two years from now in a clean and worthy state than that you get your temple recommend tomorrow in your current state.
Seriously, Junior. We're pulling for you. We aren't trying to shoot you down. But you need to take up the challenge, humble yourself, and make some important changes.
Lecture finished.

When the majority of people here are giving you the same response as your Bishop with explanations of their support; I would suggest that instead of protesting so much, that you consider why everyone, including your Bishop and your mother, see things in a different way to you.
Your actions will speak louder than any words and a change of heart is a long term commitment and your actions to date do not match your words - at least on the surface (i.e. going directly against church teachings and the council of your Bishop)
You are a young man who is trying to do what he thinks is best; BUT to do better you will need to do what Heavenly Father thinks is best. 
To desire going to the temple is a worthy aspiration, but your concern at the moment seems to be to go NOW rather than when you will be spiritually more able to appreciate the experience. I waited for years to get my own endowment as I was not getting married or going on a mission and my Stake President required waiting for one of these circumstances for YSA's. Please note I had no worthiness issues. It was a good exercise in patience and understanding that things will happen in the Lords time and according to a bigger picture that I am not aware of.  At no point did I think it would be appropriate to "bad mouth" my SP (I consider you to have done this to your Bishop on this forum), but that I should sustain him and try and learn from the experience.
My only advice to you would be - take this issue to the lord in prayer and leave it with him.  Then work on being the best person you can be and live within the bounds that are expected of you.

Good grief, Sunday.  Come to Utah.  If money is tight, I'll set up a bed in the spare bedroom for you - you can have it and the guest bathroom all to yourself.  I'll take you to the bowling alley down the road from where I work - you'll see that bowling alleys can be clean, well-lit, and family friendly.  (I have both my own ball and shoes, but don't go often enough to be any good - it's just fun.)  Then we'll drive up the road to a shooting range and you can shoot my pistols and stop being so terrified of inanimate objects.  We'll take a photo of you and the target you shot up, and send it to your bishop.
I'll send you home with a fountain pen and some ink - not enough to worry the airplane people.
Then when you get home, you can carry copies of the Book of Mormon around with you, to give to those men with broad shoulders and strong chins.  Once one of them decides to join the Church, you can date him, and then get sealed in the temple.  (It would be a shame to let those broad shoulders and that strong chin go to waste!)