For Today

August 18, 2010

Outside my window... the sun is shining - its going to be a HOT but beautiful day

I am thinking... that I REALLY need to finish editing photos

I am thankful... for the life I have in Christ

From the kitchen... there will be some kind of chicken cooked :)

I am wearing... khaki shorts and a teal sleeveless shirt

I am reading... not really reading anything right now.....not alot of time

I am hoping... that my photos get edited TODAY

I am hearing... my youngest daughter singing

Around the house... laundry needs to be done

One of my favorite things... when my 3 year old looks at me and says "Let me give you a BIG hug!" and "Momma, I love you!"

For Today

August 13, 2010

Outside my window... I hear thunder but that doesn't necessarily mean it is going to rain! We need rain badly.

I am thinking... that I have a million and a half things to get done before tomorrow

I am thankful... for dear, sweet friends

From the kitchen... its pizza night - I, however, am having a salad

I am wearing... khaki shorts and a black sleeveless shirt

I am reading... "Mommy's locked in the Bathroom - Surviving your child's early years with your sanity and salvation intact!" by Cynthia Sumner (maybe I will finish this book one day)

I am hoping... that I will get my laundry done tonight

I am hearing... nothing......the girls are eating dinner

Around the house... things desperately need to be picked up

One of my favorite things... when my hubby takes the girls out for a bit so that mommy can lay down and rest!!

Kindergarten

My oldest daughter started Kindergarten today. I didn't think I would be so emotional, but I am! I knew this day would come and that I can't keep my babies from growing up. As I watched her excitement as she entered her classroom, I couldn't help but flash back to the day she was born. Where have all the years gone?!? They have slipped away from us too quickly. I can not wait for her to get home and tell me all about her day. Thank you Father for my precious little girl.

Until next time..........

School Time.........WHAT!?!........WAIT!?!

I can not believe that school starts again on Monday! Where did the summer go!?! My heart is filled with great joy, as well as great sadness as we approach the upcoming school year. I am saddened that our daughter is starting Kindergarten. I mean I knew this day was going to come, however, it has come way to fast. (I know I can get an Amen from all of the mothers out there). Next thing you know it she will be getting her ears pierced, her drivers permit, etc. I don't know how to stop the "growing up" stage so if any of you figure it out please let me know! :) I am filled with great joy over the fact that we are sending our sweet child to a Christian school where she will be fed the Word of the living God day in and day out. (Yes, I know we said we were going to homeschool, but we are going to wait one more year to do that - for many reasons to long to put on a blog) We are joyful to see our child soar to new levels of academics as she seeks to glorify the Father in all that she does. I can not wait to see what the Father has in store for all of us this school year.

Until next time.......

For Today

August 4, 2010

Outside my window... it is so hot, a little overcast and thundering (why does it just thunder and not rain!?!)

I am thinking... that I need to get some laundry done, cardio workout in and photos edited

I am thankful... for the gift of life I have in Christ

From the kitchen... chicken casserole and grilled corn on the cob

I am wearing... khaki shorts and a red shirt

I am reading... "Mommy's locked in the Bathroom - Surviving your child's early years with your sanity and salvation intact!" by Cynthia Sumner (maybe I will finish this book in the next week!)

I am hoping... that the Father calls one of our dear friends (who has cancer) home to Himself very quickly and with as little pain as possible

I am hearing... children singing and laughing

Around the house... dinner is finished and we are preparing for school

One of my favorite things... when my hubby takes me on a date

For Today

July 31, 2010

Outside my window... it is so hot and the humidity is unbearable

I am thinking... that I need to get in my 20 minutes of cardio - somehow, someway

I am thankful... for all three of my precious baby girls (even though they drive me nuts sometimes with all the whining, crying, not sharing, hitting and provoking one another)

From the kitchen... it is fend for yourself tonight

I am wearing... brown shorts and a red shirt

I am reading... "Mommy's locked in the Bathroom - Surviving your child's early years with your sanity and salvation intact!" by Cynthia Sumner

I am hoping... that I don't loose my sanity before my hubby gets home! :)

I am hearing... children playing

Around the house... laundry is going, clothes are being folded and the kitchen is getting cleaned

One of my favorite things... is when my girls say "I love you" to each other

For Today

July 28, 2010.......

Outside my window... the sun is shining

I am thinking... about how my legs feel like Jello from last nights boot camp

I am thankful... that Christ gave his life for me so that I may have life in Him!!

From the kitchen... salad and banana for lunch

I am wearing... khaki shorts and an Auburn shirt

I am reading... "Mommy's locked in the Bathroom - Surviving your child's early years with your sanity and salvation intact!" by Cynthia Sumner

I am hoping... my throat stops being scratchy and that I am not coming down with something.

I am hearing... children playing

Around the house... laundry has got to get done TODAY

One of my favorite things... when my hubby just calls out of the blue to say "I love you!"

For Today

July 25, 2010........

Outside my window... it is dark and the temp is 85 degrees

I am thinking... about the week ahead (very busy)

I am thankful... that my in-laws came to babysit last night so I could have a "date" with my hubby

From the kitchen... it was "fend for yourself" night

I am wearing... my most favorite clothes - my pajamas

I am reading... "Mommy's locked in the Bathroom - Surviving your child's early years with your sanity and salvation intact!" by Cynthia Sumner

I am hoping... that I do not die at Boot Camp this week

I am hearing... "Do, Re, Mi" from the Sound of Music

Around the house... things need to be picked up, laundry needs to be done, etc

One of my favorite things... when my 16 month old laughs - she has the best laugh

Until next time............

For Today

July 23, 2010...

Outside my window... I know it is hot - haven't been out of the house today though

I am thinking... about how I need to clean my house - it is nasty

I am thankful... for my children and their love for each other

From the kitchen... Brian cooked some Tortilla Soup today - it was fantastic

I am wearing... black "exercise" shorts and a t-shirt

I am reading... "Mommy's locked in the Bathroom - Surviving your child's early years with your sanity and salvation intact!" by Cynthia Sumner

I am hoping... to get a burst of energy soon so I can clean my house

I am hearing... quiet

Around the house... there is a house to be cleaned, laundry to be done, beds to be made, etc

One of my favorite things... sleeping in :)

For Today

July 22, 2010...

Outside my window... it is SUPER hot out

I am thinking... about how I need to finish editing wedding photos

I am thankful... that God has given me such a caring and loving husband

From the kitchen... so we didn't have pork chops last night - we took the kids to Chick-fil-A instead - so its pork chops, potatoes and who knows what else tonight

I am wearing... khaki shorts and a red t-shirt

I am reading... "Mommy's locked in the Bathroom - Surviving your child's early years with your sanity and salvation intact!" by Cynthia Sumner

I am hoping... to get rid of the headache I have and to get some much needed rest

I am hearing... children playing

Around the house... there is laundry to be done, toys to be picked up and children to be bathed

One of my favorite things... spending time with my hubby

Until next time.......

For Today

July 21, 2010...

Outside my window... sun is shinning and it is HOT

I am thinking... about how I need to finish cleaning my house

I am thankful... our church family, my girls and my hubby

From the kitchen... pork chops and I don't know what else

I am wearing... khaki shorts and a grey t-shirt

I am going... to try to find a toddler bed and bunk beds

I am reading... "Mommy's locked in the Bathroom - Surviving your child's early years with your sanity and salvation intact!" by Cynthia Sumner

I am hoping... for a better afternoon with the girls (its been a day of wailing and gnashing of teeth)

I am hearing... peace and quiet

Around the house... there are piles of laundry waiting to be washed

One of my favorite things... hearing my little ones tell each other "I love you!"

A few plans for the rest of the week: teaching swim lessons, teaching mother's day out class and date night with the hubby!!

Until next time.........

Prayer

Father -

You are a holy, wonderful, merciful Savior! Today I come to you and ask that you might grant me, as a mother and wife, the patience, understanding and strength that I need for each day. Thank you for the little ones you have entrusted to our care. Even though they may not get along at all times, You have blessed me by putting them into my life. What a joy they are! Thank you for allowing my husband to choose me despite my faults. Thank you for the love you have put in our hearts for each other! Thank you for such a wonderful blessing. Grant us mercy and grace as we strive to be a family that puts You first in our lives. Grant us wisdom in how to teach our children how to love and glorify You with their whole being. What a mighty and awesome God we serve!

~Amen

Until next time.........

Quote

Here is a quote I came across in a book I am reading - loved it so much I thought I would share:

"Try to live your life so that you wouldn't be afraid to sell the family parrot to the town gossip" ~Will Rogers

Until next time......

Conversation

Caroline (our middle daughter) is very much into the Dorothy (from the Wizard of Oz), Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, etc. Yesterday as we were getting ready for church our conversation went something like this:

Caroline: "Momma?"

Me: "Yes."

Caroline: "Can Dorothy come to our church today?!?"

Me: "No, honey"

Caroline: "Why!?!"

Me: "She has to go to her church!"

Caroline: "Oh! What church does she go to?"

Me: "First Presbyterian Church of Oz"

Caroline: "Oh!"

My friend Lisa would be so proud of me! :)

Until next time...........

Conversation

Here is the conversation we had in the van the other day:

EK - "Mom!?"

Me - "Yes"

EK - "Having sisters is sooo much better than having a dog!"

Okay, I just had to laugh! Tis true though! :)

Life of business..........

Yes, family and friends - we are still alive. We have been busy bees over the last couple of months. Everyone is doing fine and we are having a great summer. We hope things will start to slow down before the school year starts back up. Hope everyone is doing well.

Until next time........

Kindergarten 4

Our school year is over and we could not be more proud of our oldest daughter. She had awards night last night at her school and received the "Bible Verse Award". This goes to the student(s) that have memorized all of their verses for the entire school year. We told her last night that if there were ever an award we wanted her to get it would be this one! We pray she will hide the Word of the Living God in her heart and grow to honor, serve and glorify Him!

Until next time......

March 2010

I remember this day last year all too clearly.....I was 37 1/2 weeks pregnant with baby girl number 3, blood pressure up to 169/105, my doctor out of the country and admitted to the hospital for observation. We were scared, but little did we know what God had in store for us over the next couple of weeks! That day turned into St. Patty's day and we welcomed our sweet baby girl, Maggie Ann into the world. She was very sick and was in NICU for 10 days. Those 10 days we spent on our faces before the Great Physician. Ten days later we were bringing our baby girl home! Fast forward to now.....you would never be able to tell she was so sick. She is full of energy. She is walking, trying to talk and loves her sisters very much. We are thankful the Lord allowed us to be parents