Reflections

It's a little past 1 am, and soon I will finally be off to bed. I first tried to hit the pillows at 10:30, but my racing mind would not let me drift off. I've heard that if you can't fall asleep in 20 minutes, get up and do something and try again later. So I grabbed my latest book - Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber - and cuddled up on the downstairs couch to try and drift off. And I did, but not completely. I toddled off to my own bed, grabbed hubby's hand, and tried hard to re-create the almost-asleep state I was in on the couch. No such luck. My mind just started racing again. Once again, I got up. This time I sat at the computer and tried to get some e-mails sent out I had been neglecting. And then I started blog reading. Blogs I hadn't read in a while. Caught up on the goings-on of some internet friends and took a look at some of the blogs I read for inspiration. And now, finally, I am ready for bed.

I know, boring post, but I'm feeling a bit reflective right now. Especially thinking over this last week. And planning some changes to my daily routine that will help me feel a little less guilty by the end of the week. Not ready to share specifics, but suffice to say that my desire to be more of a Proverbs 31 woman are really starting to become larger than life. I want more AHHHH moments and less ARGGGGH moments. And it needs to start inside of me. I need to be more aware of moments instead of intent on schedules.

That's it - my reflections for now. I'm tired, and going to bed, and hopefully, sleep will find me soon. Because before I know it, my children will be ready to start the day, and I'll be wondering why I'm so tired.

Good night.

A Good Lesson

I get a lot of forwards on e-mail - good thoughts, wishes, funny stories, old wives tales, hoaxes, etc. But I got one today that was really good, a stop-in-your-tracks thought provoker. And after reading it, my only thought is - Lord, please let me feed the right wolf at all times. I just had to share it here with you.

Two Wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside all people. He said, 'My son, the battle is between two 'wolves' inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.'

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: 'Which wolf wins?'

The old Cherokee simply replied, 'The one you feed.'

I'm a little behind.....

Yeah, I've been slacking, not keeping up with my blog. Blame it all on facebook, that eternal vortex! I get on to check a couple of things, and before I know it, an hour has gone by. It sucks me in the worst at night, after the kids and hubby go to bed. I should just put myself on a FB diet!!

Things around our house have been pretty normal for the most part. We did get Gram home from the hospital last Friday after being in for two weeks for her aortic aneurysm surgeries. But by Sunday she was wanting to go to a rehab center - she was feeling very weak and tired and not interested in eating. So we made arrangements to get her into Manor Care, and I think she'll do really well there. It's a nice facility, well appointed, and the staff seem very friendly. Hopefully it will get her back on her feet with a good attitude before long. We certainly miss her, especially the kids. They don't quite understand why they don't get to see her every other day!
I will try to keep this better updated. Maybe I'll even back date some posts and photos. We'll see! No promises! Hope you all have a good Wednesday!

Here are just a few fun photos of my little darlings - I just couldn't resist!

Valentine's Goodies

Today was a busy day of Valentine fun! Austin had to make a homemade Valentine for his preschool class - he did a great job!

After picking up Austin from preschool, we all went to the MOMS Club Valentine party - played with friends, made crafts, exchanged cards and had yummy treats!

Here's Gretchen having fun

And here's Daniel leading the pack in tunnel jumping!

And here are the fun little Valentine Card Holders that the kids made.

Just a typical morning

8:00 am - Mommy's energy drinks!

10:00 am - The boys cuddling on chairs watching cartoons waiting for sister to wake up.



8:45 am - Breakfast for my champions!


11:00 am - Playing at the mall while Austin is at Preschool.

John 3:16

The boys have been learning a Bible verse at Sunday school, and Gretchen has been trying to do it, too. I wanted to get it on video because I think it's so cute!