3181. an absolutely PERFECT weekend at the lake
3182. great friends to spend time with at my Mama's house
3183. sunshine, sunshine, sunshine!!
3184. a baby boy who didn't know the difference between swimming trunks and under-roos (since Mama forgot his trunks!!)
3185. yummy food and snacks for the entire weekend, because sun and water just make you hungry
3186. riding on the tube with the kiddos and laughing and squealing like I was 10 again :)
3187. jumping off the top of the dock (and earning cool mom points!)
3188. a long, long walk with Jenn as we chatted the whole time
3189. staying up way too late talking and laughing
3190. six kiddos who get along so well when they are all together
3191. the significance of Memorial Day, and remembering those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms
Psalm 118:1, "Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!"
Monday, May 26, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
When life gets too busy
If you know me at all, you know that being too busy is not my style. I just don't like days that are rushed and filled with running around here and there and everywhere in between. I don't like going to bed late because I have so much to do.
But lately, that's been my life. It's been hard for me to find any time to do anything, let alone find some peace and quiet, blog, or even get in a decent quiet time. I don't see any immediate relief in sight, but I am hoping that there is some coming.
One of the better things that has kept me busy has been editing pictures that I took of our new niece. Oh goodness! It took a good bit of time, but it sure didn't feel like work. :) Sweet Ariana Rose was born into our family at the end of April. She's pretty cute, so I thought I'd show her off just a little!
The family of three - Jason, Justine & Ariana
Justine's mama painted this sweet picture. I thought it was a great addition to this baby girl's room!
Ahhh, a baby. I just LOVE babies!! But as much as I anticipated having baby-fever once this little girl arrived, I can honestly say (for the first time ever) that I'm good with the three babies I've been blessed with. In a way, it's a funny feeling; in another way, it's just good to enjoy the family I've got. It is making me truly enjoy each one of my own kiddos in their individual stages a little bit more.
However, I will still be getting lots of cuddles in with this little girl as often as I can. I may not have baby-fever, but friends and family don't call me the "baby whisperer" for nothing!! ;)
But lately, that's been my life. It's been hard for me to find any time to do anything, let alone find some peace and quiet, blog, or even get in a decent quiet time. I don't see any immediate relief in sight, but I am hoping that there is some coming.
One of the better things that has kept me busy has been editing pictures that I took of our new niece. Oh goodness! It took a good bit of time, but it sure didn't feel like work. :) Sweet Ariana Rose was born into our family at the end of April. She's pretty cute, so I thought I'd show her off just a little!
The family of three - Jason, Justine & Ariana
Justine's mama painted this sweet picture. I thought it was a great addition to this baby girl's room!
Ahhh, a baby. I just LOVE babies!! But as much as I anticipated having baby-fever once this little girl arrived, I can honestly say (for the first time ever) that I'm good with the three babies I've been blessed with. In a way, it's a funny feeling; in another way, it's just good to enjoy the family I've got. It is making me truly enjoy each one of my own kiddos in their individual stages a little bit more.
However, I will still be getting lots of cuddles in with this little girl as often as I can. I may not have baby-fever, but friends and family don't call me the "baby whisperer" for nothing!! ;)
Monday, May 19, 2014
Multitudes on Monday
3171. new curriculum for Buddy-Ro that he enjoys
3172. new curriculum for next year -- already!
3173. friends with similar homeschooling journeys to bounce ideas off of
3174. choosing design features for our new house
3175. Scott and I agreeing on just about everything :)
3176. Scott's design for our master bath -- it's handy being married to a craftsman
3177. a day to spend with just the baby boy...despite the fact that he's been sick again :(
3178. Birdie-girl going to her cousin's soccer games and being the "good luck charm"
3179. Buddy-Ro spending some quality time with his Daddy playing ball and fishin'
3180. home-grown strawberries for our 45 jars of preserves!!
Psalm 28:7, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him."
3172. new curriculum for next year -- already!
3173. friends with similar homeschooling journeys to bounce ideas off of
3174. choosing design features for our new house
3175. Scott and I agreeing on just about everything :)
3176. Scott's design for our master bath -- it's handy being married to a craftsman
3177. a day to spend with just the baby boy...despite the fact that he's been sick again :(
3178. Birdie-girl going to her cousin's soccer games and being the "good luck charm"
3179. Buddy-Ro spending some quality time with his Daddy playing ball and fishin'
3180. home-grown strawberries for our 45 jars of preserves!!
Psalm 28:7, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him."
Monday, May 12, 2014
Multitudes on What I've Learned as a Mama
3160. I've learned that it's really hard to get a picture where all three kiddos are looking and smiling...but it's OK because I've still been blessed to be their Mama
3161. I've learned that sometimes it's easier to just let the little ones sleep in bed with us occasionally, because they will be too old and too big before we know it
3162. I've learned that I can make promises all day long, but until I carry them out my children won't feel love and learn to trust
3163. I've learned that it's really hard for just one person to take care of three children 100% of the time, so it's OK to ask for help
3164. I've learned that my children are as long-suffering as I am, and after a bad day we can still come together with love, forgiveness, hugs, and good books
3165. I've learned that discipline looks a lot less like spanking and a lot more like long walks holding hands and talking through things
3166. I've learned that a soft answer turns away wrath and is much more effective at calming a situation than yelling back
3167. I've learned that my kiddos need a lot less stuff, and they need a lot more books, outdoor time, and attention
3168. I've learned that it's OK to need a "Mom's Night Out" to refresh myself occasionally
3169. I've learned that I need consistent prayer and time with my Savior to make it through any day as a Mama
3170. I have learned that being a good Mama is the hardest thing that I have ever done. It is hard to continually lay my own needs and desires aside in order to put three children and their Daddy first. It is hard to lose sleep night after night, to go to bed late and get up early, to cancel dates with friends because my kiddos need me more. It's hard to find time to shower, or read a good book, or get my hair done, and I haven't had a mani/pedi in I don't know how long.
But the difficulties of being a mother are a blessing because I am the one they call for in the middle of the night. I am the one they tell that they are hungry. I am the one they cry for when they hurt. I am the one woman they need and love most. I am the only one they call Mama.
And I am thankful.
3161. I've learned that sometimes it's easier to just let the little ones sleep in bed with us occasionally, because they will be too old and too big before we know it
3162. I've learned that I can make promises all day long, but until I carry them out my children won't feel love and learn to trust
3163. I've learned that it's really hard for just one person to take care of three children 100% of the time, so it's OK to ask for help
3164. I've learned that my children are as long-suffering as I am, and after a bad day we can still come together with love, forgiveness, hugs, and good books
3165. I've learned that discipline looks a lot less like spanking and a lot more like long walks holding hands and talking through things
3166. I've learned that a soft answer turns away wrath and is much more effective at calming a situation than yelling back
3167. I've learned that my kiddos need a lot less stuff, and they need a lot more books, outdoor time, and attention
3168. I've learned that it's OK to need a "Mom's Night Out" to refresh myself occasionally
3169. I've learned that I need consistent prayer and time with my Savior to make it through any day as a Mama
3170. I have learned that being a good Mama is the hardest thing that I have ever done. It is hard to continually lay my own needs and desires aside in order to put three children and their Daddy first. It is hard to lose sleep night after night, to go to bed late and get up early, to cancel dates with friends because my kiddos need me more. It's hard to find time to shower, or read a good book, or get my hair done, and I haven't had a mani/pedi in I don't know how long.
But the difficulties of being a mother are a blessing because I am the one they call for in the middle of the night. I am the one they tell that they are hungry. I am the one they cry for when they hurt. I am the one woman they need and love most. I am the only one they call Mama.
And I am thankful.
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Multitudes on Monday :: on Tuesday
3149. living with my wonderful in-laws who are here to help when life gets a little overwhelming with too many things going on all of a sudden
3150. understanding that this crazy pace is just temporary...and I am glad, because keeping a crazy pace just isn't for me
3151. framing started on our new house!
3152. taking pictures of the kiddos playing in the framed basement
3153. finally choosing paint colors -- oh my word! what a process.
3154. coffee in the mornings after staying up too late at night
3155. how much better I feel after exercising my body
3156. working out with others so that I am much more motivated to keep going when I feel like I'm going to pass out!
3157. taking Birdie with me to my class and hearing her tell everyone about the "crazy things Mama does"
3158. letting the kiddos be outdoors for hours on these nice Spring days
3159. hearing Peanut talk up a storm lately
Psalm 30:11-12, "You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!"
3150. understanding that this crazy pace is just temporary...and I am glad, because keeping a crazy pace just isn't for me
3151. framing started on our new house!
3152. taking pictures of the kiddos playing in the framed basement
3153. finally choosing paint colors -- oh my word! what a process.
3154. coffee in the mornings after staying up too late at night
3155. how much better I feel after exercising my body
3156. working out with others so that I am much more motivated to keep going when I feel like I'm going to pass out!
3157. taking Birdie with me to my class and hearing her tell everyone about the "crazy things Mama does"
3158. letting the kiddos be outdoors for hours on these nice Spring days
3159. hearing Peanut talk up a storm lately
Psalm 30:11-12, "You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!"
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