Batteries, Blow outs and boogers oh my!

I have a head cold. Everyone knows what that is like. You need to either have tissue on you or be within running distance of some. Being a busy mom is challenging all by itself but when you add the headcold it can be a test of patience.

This morning my beautiful children felt compelled to actually let my alarm clock wake me! It was wonderful to sleep in! I felt so refreshed I decided to make Waffles for breakfast... chocolate chip waffles! Our wonderful little (almost) 10 month old even got to try some thanks to his older brothers sharing.

 I was trying to cram this extra special breakfast in to our busy routine before getting my oldest off to school. We got out to the car with just enough time to get to school on time, but the battery was dead! A precious little angel left the dome light on all night, so we had to quickly switch all 3 kids from car to front carrier, stroller and walk the half mile from our front door to the school. We managed to only be 7 minutes late! :)
What I didn't mention was when I initially put baby in his car seat I could smell he needed a new diaper and since it's only a 5 minute drive i figured it could wait... but by the time we got back from our 1 mile walk it had become priority!

While it has been a morning full of unexpected events it has not been bad. I am rejoicing because God gave me rest when my body needed it, He gave me exercise and the wonderful fresh air to rejuvenate my mind and He has kept my day slow paced instead of me running all around town. I am thankful today for God's provision! For His timing! For His plan and not my own!

God's plan is better!

There's a brick on the accelerator

What do you do when you feel like life is going down the highway 10 miles an hour over the posted speed limit?

Some days I feel like i'm running to try to catch up and others i'm thumbing a ride at the on ramp wondering if i'll even get to come along with the day or if i'm stuck walking.

Today thankfully so far we are parked in a wayside enjoy a restful break, at least this first part of the day has been. :)

Recently my middle child had a birthday. It absolutely amazes me to see the joy on his face when we celebrate him! How much more does my Heavenly father celebrate me?! Every day God gives me is a gift. He looks at me with that Joy and love when I wake up each day just waiting to tell me hello. Do I respond as every other day and grumble past him just to get to the coffee? Or do I rise with anticipation excited for the gifts He wants to give me?

We covered our middle child's bedroom floor with balloons and as soon as he saw them he knew it was going to be a good day! But when one of the balloons popped he was caught off guard. He didn't cry, but was stunned for a moment before moving on to another balloon. What are the balloons in my life? Those little  bits of Joy strung through out my day that once in a while don't quite go as planned? Maybe a fun trip to the grocery store with the kids that gets a little tantrum hiccup in it... do I let that ruin the whole day or do I pick up the broken pieces and move on to the next little pocket of Joy?

I am always amazed by the gifts God gives us, even if at first some of them don't feel like gifts. For instance, did you know it is a lot of work to be a home owner? There is no landlord to call when something breaks, none of the utilities are included in the rent, and all those little things like moss killer for the roof, weed killer, trimmers, mowers, brushes, tools! It's a lot of responsibility! Our home is an amazing gift and I love working on it and every once in a while, a balloon will pop.

Be encouraged today! God has filled your life and mine with Balloons! All we have to do is

look past our priorities and enjoy what He has given us today.

The Hangover... Alcohol Free

My Precious little 5 month old baby has the brightest blue eyes and adorable dimples in his cheeks. When he smiles at me it is impossible not to smile back. He laughs at farts, not just his. He says Mama when he wants me and baba when he wants hit bottle. He can roll himself all around (if given the opportunity). But when it comes to sleep my baby is like the energizer bunny, he just keeps going! When he is going through a growth spurt I swear he doesn't sleep at all.

At the beginning of December he was averaging stretches of up to 4 hours on rare occasions, but on two back to back glorious nights he slept through 7 hours and 45 minutes! This has not happened since. I'm fine with 3 hour stretches. I don't prefer them but I can function on them.

Last night my darling love bug thought we were 18 years old fresh out of mom and dads house ready to hit the clubs! Every hour!

I'm thankful he chose a friday night so Daddy could come to mommys rescue in the morning, because i'm not 18 anymore and honestly I would be happy to go to bed at 9pm and wake up at 7am. :) I have dinner on the table by 5pm and kids in bed no later than 8:30. I'm in my 30's. I like to have fun and do zany and wacky things but i prefer to do them earlier in the day/evening. So to Randy, Thankyou for taking our little party animal for the morning shift! :)

God has me learning all kinds of wonderful lessons these days and i'm actually excited to find out what it is He is teaching me through this time of deprivation. So if you see me driving around town... i'd stay back at least 50 feet, if you pass me do it quickly and if you make eye contact please smile and wave. :) If I did not wave back don't take it personally, driving tired is likened to driving drunk and reaction time is dramatically slower, so I probably didn't see you.

God Bless you today as you go on your daily journey. Take a nap and think of me. :)

I love my life and I love my family!