June 5, 2007
Getting on track
Since we moved to this house I have felt totally disorganized when it comes to homeschooling. Don't get me wrong, we get things done. But we have been falling behind on some things while getting way too far ahead on others. Yesterday I finally came up with what seems like it will be a workable schedule for us. So far, so good! Today the girls were able to get up and follow their morning schedule without my help. Of course the 2 year old and newborn were not left to their own devices, but the 5 and 7 year olds did great! I am one proud mama :0) A schedule really makes and the difference in the world!
May 4, 2007
Keeping Focused
I'm typing this one-handed with a newborn in my arms. What a morning... it's days this when I just have to remind myself how blessed I am and undeserving of God's grace and the precious blood of His Son.
I woke up this morning with a sore shoulder, a stiff neck and a beautiful little baby staring at me in the spot where my husband usually sleeps. Poor guy... he temporarily moved back to the kids play room to sleep since he works 12 hour shifts and wakes up at 3 am, for work. My only goal in life right now is to help this precious little girl to sleep all night so her daddy can have his spot in our bed back. So far, so good... she's only woken up twice a night the past two nights. Our new baby is a total doll-face but I miss my husband! (Note to baby girl - you can stay in our room for a while sweetie but ya gotta sleep in the bassinet!) :0)
OK, so back to our day. I never did get around to getting dressed before breakfast... thinking I'd do so when we were done. So now it's almost 1 pm and I'm still not dressed. What happened? Let's see... baby girl has been very unsettled. Our 2.5 year old had a VERY yucky accident which turned into a major bottom scrubbing, a bath, a change of clothes, a carpet cleaning and a hand spanking... not to mention a talk about why big girls use the potty.
Leftovers from dinner last night which were supposed to be for tonight were missing (note to self - remember to tell husband what is not available to take for lunch in the morning) so had to get a plan together quick. Spent an hour figuring out breakfast and dinner, calming crying baby then 7 year old loaded the crock pot after I prepped everything.
OK, so it wasn't the worst morning in the world but I know one thing, God is teaching me something that I really need to work on is patience. My Spiritual fruit tree is slowly growing. I may not always realize why thing happen but looking back I can always see what God's plan is for me. Praise Him for His grace and mercy, I need it every day!
I woke up this morning with a sore shoulder, a stiff neck and a beautiful little baby staring at me in the spot where my husband usually sleeps. Poor guy... he temporarily moved back to the kids play room to sleep since he works 12 hour shifts and wakes up at 3 am, for work. My only goal in life right now is to help this precious little girl to sleep all night so her daddy can have his spot in our bed back. So far, so good... she's only woken up twice a night the past two nights. Our new baby is a total doll-face but I miss my husband! (Note to baby girl - you can stay in our room for a while sweetie but ya gotta sleep in the bassinet!) :0)
OK, so back to our day. I never did get around to getting dressed before breakfast... thinking I'd do so when we were done. So now it's almost 1 pm and I'm still not dressed. What happened? Let's see... baby girl has been very unsettled. Our 2.5 year old had a VERY yucky accident which turned into a major bottom scrubbing, a bath, a change of clothes, a carpet cleaning and a hand spanking... not to mention a talk about why big girls use the potty.
Leftovers from dinner last night which were supposed to be for tonight were missing (note to self - remember to tell husband what is not available to take for lunch in the morning) so had to get a plan together quick. Spent an hour figuring out breakfast and dinner, calming crying baby then 7 year old loaded the crock pot after I prepped everything.
OK, so it wasn't the worst morning in the world but I know one thing, God is teaching me something that I really need to work on is patience. My Spiritual fruit tree is slowly growing. I may not always realize why thing happen but looking back I can always see what God's plan is for me. Praise Him for His grace and mercy, I need it every day!
April 8, 2007
Last Day...
It's hard for me to believe that tonight is the last I will spend at home before our new arrival. Our little girl will be here so soon it's amazing to me. I actually wonder why. One would think with three children already it would not feel so brand new to have another baby, yet it feels like the first time in many ways. We'll leave for the hospital at 3 am tomorrow and arrive home with a new little one. I can't wait to meet her... to smell her fresh baby scent and watch her personality develop as she grows. I keep looking at my youngest daughter thinking she won't be my baby any longer, in a way it makes me sad. But I can just see how much of a wonderful big sister she will be. God has truly blessed me, being a mother is the most awesome thing and I feel honored that God chose me to nurture these four sweet little ladies.
April 4, 2007
Introduction
Blogging is one of those things I really enjoy. I've been blogging about food and cooking for some time now but I have been led recently to start a new blog. It's just one of those things... when God leads you to do something, you just DO IT! :0)
So... what will this new blog be about? I believe it is to about my life... as a Christian... a wife, mother and everything in between. Just a simple blog about how my walk with Christ has shaped who I am and who I strive to be. I hope that what I share here will bless people along the way and if you don't know Christ, I pray you can get to know Him through your visit here with me.
So... what will this new blog be about? I believe it is to about my life... as a Christian... a wife, mother and everything in between. Just a simple blog about how my walk with Christ has shaped who I am and who I strive to be. I hope that what I share here will bless people along the way and if you don't know Christ, I pray you can get to know Him through your visit here with me.
April 1, 2007
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