My new year resolution is to seek out peace in my all areas of my life and relationships.
Wow.
That feels lofty after writing it down.
Not that my life is not peaceful. there are moments.
But with 4 kids, a dog, sports, school, work, a house, bills and life, that feeling of peace often goes out the window.
Ah ha and therein lies the problem for me- the feeling of peace goes out the window
So peace must be more than a feeling.
A practice?
A part of my character?
I'm not exactly sure what to call it right now but I hope to find out.
This morning, I read psalms 4 and verse 4 really spoke to me:
do not sin by letting anger control you
think about it overnight and remain silent
So many words to replace anger came to mind-
do not sin by letting jeaously, fatigue, negative thinking, criticalness, impatience...control you
think about it overnight and remain silent.
Remain silent. For I know that in silence peace can be found.
Jesus, please help me remain silent at times when my emotions threaten to steal my peace and therefore the peace of those around me. Remind me to choose silence today over sin.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Christmas is...
Christmas is...
God with me (me)
A time to cer and sher (Carys)
When light came into darkness (Zach)
Giving, caring, loving, excitment and joy (Jonah)
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| Some of the cards we wrote at Christmas dinner... |
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| Special gifts; made from the heart |
inspiring tweets
i recently joined twitter. i am currently following 4 inspiring leaders whose tweets never disappoint and always inspire. i read them and think "ah i should write this down!" so this page is dedicated to those inspiring tweets that motivate and encourage me every day.
- you don't coach champions, you coach players but if you coach them as them could be; they will be champions for someone, someday.
- what would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?
- if we took time each day to make a difference for someone else; we could change the world
- we make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. winston churchill
- praise should always be deflected to the team or to God maxwell
- if your habits don't line up with your dreams then you need to change either your habits or your dreams maxwell
- don't quit before the miracle happens
- the young do not know enough to be prudent, therefore they attempt the impossible and achieve it generation after generation
- be the change you want to see in the world
- Success is not just about natural born talent. If you put in the time, persevere and work harder than other people you can do amazing things!
A Baby Changes Everything
Early every morning, before anyone else in my house is awake, I get up and go for a walk.
It's dark and it's cold, but it's also wonderfully peaceful.
It's my time.
My time to pray, think or listen to music.
It's one of my favourite parts of the day.
Last month, I started to listen to Christmas music while walking and one of my favourites quickly became the song; "A Baby Changes Everything."
It's true.
Jesus' birth, God sending His son to earth as a baby, changed everything; for you, for me, for all of humanity.
A baby's birth. God's son coming to earth. A beautiful, yet quiet declaration of His love for us. Setting the path for us to eternal life. Giving us hope.
Having children does change everything.
I have four children; 3 boys and 1 girl, ages 12,11,8 and 6. Being a parent is so much harder than I ever expected it to be. I mean, if you're in it, then you're in it, right? As a mom, I know that I need to teach, coach, and come along side my kids as they find their way in life. And I have dreams for them. Lots of dreams. Most of all, I want them to be good people. To live the life they were called to live. To be difference makers in this world and in the lives of others.
One of the most unexpected blessings for me as a mom, has been the way my kids encourage and teach me. Last summer, the five of us, biked to the beach regularly. Attached to my bike was the trailer that Carys sat in, surrounded by various items- snacks, flippers, towels, chairs. Each of the boys carried some items in their backpacks to help lighten the load, butthe trailer was often still heavy. Biking back was sometimes hard for me. It was uphill and windy most of the way. And there were several times that I just didn't think I could do it. Carys would always be cheering for me to keep going from her spot in the trailer. And two of my sons kept leading the way and cheering me on from ahead. And it was my 11 year old son, who came back to bike with me. Zachary rode beside me, keeping the same speed I was, telling me over and over - you can do this Mom. And I did. Because of them.
My kids have also taught me that there are things I still need to work on. Um hm, like patience, maybe?
My children teach me in small ways everyday, and a few weeks ago my daughter taught me something big.
In the fall, we found out that my husband needed to have surgery. Nothing major, Just day surgery but they would be running some more tests after just to make sure nothing was really wrong.
Now if you know my husband at all, you know that doctors, hospitals, surgeries are really not his thing. He has passed out getting his blood pressure taken. So needless to say he was feeling very anxious about his upcoming procedure. And I was worried too about how he would do and what the outcome of the tests would be.
A week before his surgery, we were at the rink. My daughter had just gotten off the ice and was playing with a friend. Suddenly I heard crying and my daughter's friend came running to tell me that Carys was hurt. I folllowed the sobs and found Carys, eyes wide as saucers holding her hand against her. "My fingers did the splits Mommy!" she said. I looked at her hand and her pinky was not where it should have been. It was sticking out sideways. Her finger had done more than the splits- it was broken.
We arrived at the hospital and everything happened very quickly. Within 45 minutes, Carys was assessed, xrayed, put under and her finger reset. It wasn't until I was waiting for her to wake up that it all hit me. Sitting there alone beside her hospital bed my thoughts started race. Would she be ok when she woke up? Would she be in pain? How would her finger heal? How am I going to keep her from injuring it more while it heals? What about Mark? How is he going to do? What will the tests show? And then there's.... And so on and so on.
By the time Carys did wake up, I was in quite a state. I felt anxious. I felt fragile. I felt alone.
As Carys stirred I leaned close to her and asked her; Are you awake honey? Are you ok?
Nodding her head, she turned her precious little face toward me and whispered three words; "Trust in God".
Then she closed her eyes I went back to sleep.
Trust in God.
So simple. So completely true.
I settled back in my chair in stunned silence and allowed her words to wash over me. And as they did, all the fear and anxiety that had gripped my heart began to fade away. And I felt a peace I hadn't had in a long time.
Trust in God. We can. Because of his love for us. Because of the way He demonstrated that to us by giving us His son. Baby Jesus. Changed everything. Turning our hopelessness into hope. Replacing our fears with joy.
It's dark and it's cold, but it's also wonderfully peaceful.
It's my time.
My time to pray, think or listen to music.
It's one of my favourite parts of the day.
Last month, I started to listen to Christmas music while walking and one of my favourites quickly became the song; "A Baby Changes Everything."
It's true.
Jesus' birth, God sending His son to earth as a baby, changed everything; for you, for me, for all of humanity.
A baby's birth. God's son coming to earth. A beautiful, yet quiet declaration of His love for us. Setting the path for us to eternal life. Giving us hope.
Having children does change everything.
I have four children; 3 boys and 1 girl, ages 12,11,8 and 6. Being a parent is so much harder than I ever expected it to be. I mean, if you're in it, then you're in it, right? As a mom, I know that I need to teach, coach, and come along side my kids as they find their way in life. And I have dreams for them. Lots of dreams. Most of all, I want them to be good people. To live the life they were called to live. To be difference makers in this world and in the lives of others.
One of the most unexpected blessings for me as a mom, has been the way my kids encourage and teach me. Last summer, the five of us, biked to the beach regularly. Attached to my bike was the trailer that Carys sat in, surrounded by various items- snacks, flippers, towels, chairs. Each of the boys carried some items in their backpacks to help lighten the load, butthe trailer was often still heavy. Biking back was sometimes hard for me. It was uphill and windy most of the way. And there were several times that I just didn't think I could do it. Carys would always be cheering for me to keep going from her spot in the trailer. And two of my sons kept leading the way and cheering me on from ahead. And it was my 11 year old son, who came back to bike with me. Zachary rode beside me, keeping the same speed I was, telling me over and over - you can do this Mom. And I did. Because of them.
My kids have also taught me that there are things I still need to work on. Um hm, like patience, maybe?
My children teach me in small ways everyday, and a few weeks ago my daughter taught me something big.
In the fall, we found out that my husband needed to have surgery. Nothing major, Just day surgery but they would be running some more tests after just to make sure nothing was really wrong.
Now if you know my husband at all, you know that doctors, hospitals, surgeries are really not his thing. He has passed out getting his blood pressure taken. So needless to say he was feeling very anxious about his upcoming procedure. And I was worried too about how he would do and what the outcome of the tests would be.
A week before his surgery, we were at the rink. My daughter had just gotten off the ice and was playing with a friend. Suddenly I heard crying and my daughter's friend came running to tell me that Carys was hurt. I folllowed the sobs and found Carys, eyes wide as saucers holding her hand against her. "My fingers did the splits Mommy!" she said. I looked at her hand and her pinky was not where it should have been. It was sticking out sideways. Her finger had done more than the splits- it was broken.
We arrived at the hospital and everything happened very quickly. Within 45 minutes, Carys was assessed, xrayed, put under and her finger reset. It wasn't until I was waiting for her to wake up that it all hit me. Sitting there alone beside her hospital bed my thoughts started race. Would she be ok when she woke up? Would she be in pain? How would her finger heal? How am I going to keep her from injuring it more while it heals? What about Mark? How is he going to do? What will the tests show? And then there's.... And so on and so on.
By the time Carys did wake up, I was in quite a state. I felt anxious. I felt fragile. I felt alone.
As Carys stirred I leaned close to her and asked her; Are you awake honey? Are you ok?
Nodding her head, she turned her precious little face toward me and whispered three words; "Trust in God".
Then she closed her eyes I went back to sleep.
Trust in God.
So simple. So completely true.
I settled back in my chair in stunned silence and allowed her words to wash over me. And as they did, all the fear and anxiety that had gripped my heart began to fade away. And I felt a peace I hadn't had in a long time.
Trust in God. We can. Because of his love for us. Because of the way He demonstrated that to us by giving us His son. Baby Jesus. Changed everything. Turning our hopelessness into hope. Replacing our fears with joy.
"My whole life was turned around.
I was lost but now I'm found.
A baby changes everything."
Thank you Jesus for coming to earth and changing our world.
As we celebrate your birth, help us remember that no matter what lies ahead of us,
all we need to do is trust in you.
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Well life has been really busy but obviously one of my new year resolutions will be to get back to writing. To say the fall has been a blur would be an understatement! Filled to the brim though with good- no great- things. Here are some of my favourites:
*awesome classes and teachers for Ben, Zach, Jonah and Carys this year at EPS
*Ben working super hard and getting two A times at Campbellton meet just this past weekend
*Zachary achieving his goals- making the AA team and the school soccer team*Carys passing her level 3 in swimming and really loving hockey
*Jonah working hard and excelling at hockey on all his teams
*finding time to talk and laugh with all my kids despite our hectic schedule
*walking and talking with Jesus every morning before everyone wakes up
*coffee with friends
*volunteering where I can at the school
*health and strength for everyone- what a blessing
*attending the Nutcracker with Carys and Kaylee- our Christmas tradition
*walking home with Carys after school everyday, talking and most recently following reindeer tracks that we find- so magical
*the feeling of love that only family can bring
Winter
Winter
My favourite season. Cold days. Cozy nights. Snow storms covering us in a blanket of white. Frozen fingers from fort building. Crunching through the snow to follow the reindeer tracks we find on our walks home from school. Counting down the days until Christmas is here. Busy. So busy with concerts and baking and dinners and gift wrapping. Music and twinkling lights greet us when we return home and take time to talk and remember the favourite parts of our day. The best parts of this season. Love. Hope. Peace. Joy. Fill in the gaps around us. Despite the news we hear, we still believe in the miracles of this season. God is with us. He came down from heaven to earth. And nothing has been or will ever be the same. Thank you Christmas.
My favourite season. Cold days. Cozy nights. Snow storms covering us in a blanket of white. Frozen fingers from fort building. Crunching through the snow to follow the reindeer tracks we find on our walks home from school. Counting down the days until Christmas is here. Busy. So busy with concerts and baking and dinners and gift wrapping. Music and twinkling lights greet us when we return home and take time to talk and remember the favourite parts of our day. The best parts of this season. Love. Hope. Peace. Joy. Fill in the gaps around us. Despite the news we hear, we still believe in the miracles of this season. God is with us. He came down from heaven to earth. And nothing has been or will ever be the same. Thank you Christmas.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
New Year Priorities
I always feel a potluck of emotions around this time of year. Excitement. Dread. Nostalgia. And anticipation. For as far away from January as we are , the back to school season always feels to me like a brand new year. Full of new hope and fresh starts
As my family and I hurtle toward September, my to do grows longer. I have already planned three major projects ( more on that later)!
I have also spent some time reflecting on what I want to focus on this year. What my priorities will be and well as my heart, soul and mind. What will impact the decisions I make. And how will I use my time
This is what I have established;
This "new year" my priorities will centre around the things that sustain us; health, hardwork, relationships and home.
It is my hope and prayer that this 2012-2013 school year will be our best one yet. I believe these priorities will help keep me on track
So here's to a new year!
As my family and I hurtle toward September, my to do grows longer. I have already planned three major projects ( more on that later)!
I have also spent some time reflecting on what I want to focus on this year. What my priorities will be and well as my heart, soul and mind. What will impact the decisions I make. And how will I use my time
This is what I have established;
This "new year" my priorities will centre around the things that sustain us; health, hardwork, relationships and home.
It is my hope and prayer that this 2012-2013 school year will be our best one yet. I believe these priorities will help keep me on track
So here's to a new year!
Friday, August 17, 2012
All good things must come to an end
"All good things must come to an end"
Blah. Yuck. Blech!
As much as I detest that statement I know it's true
Summer is drawing to an end. And our frenetic fall schedule is hurtling towards us
Transitions are always hard, especially so when you feel like you are about to leave behind the most wonderful time and enter into a place of unknowns.
Who will my children's teachers be? Who will be their friends? What teams will they make? How will they juggle their schedules? What will be their passions? What challenges will they face?
Life at the campground is peaceful and safe. We control our schedule. We control our influences.
Our days here have been beautiful, happy and carefree
We've all grown stronger and healthier. That's what two months of sun and sand will do for you
We've also accomplished a lot! Impossible has become possible. The sky is the limit. There's no stopping us now has been our theme song
Swimming
Diving
Pier jumping
Golfing
Biking
Seadooing
Sliding
Go Karting
Fort building
Wave jumping
Fish catching
Boat cruising
Snorkelling
Sand castle building
Badminton
Soccer
Hockey
Reading
Running
Dreaming
Chasing
Playing
Smiling
Fun
Laughing
Hand holding
Snuggling
Listening
Marshmallow roasting
Lazy stay in pj's all morning
Treegoing
Tubing
Crafting
The list could go on and on
Thank you Jesus for these joyous sun filled days
Please bless us this fall and winter with more happy and glorious times
Blah. Yuck. Blech!
As much as I detest that statement I know it's true
Summer is drawing to an end. And our frenetic fall schedule is hurtling towards us
Transitions are always hard, especially so when you feel like you are about to leave behind the most wonderful time and enter into a place of unknowns.
Who will my children's teachers be? Who will be their friends? What teams will they make? How will they juggle their schedules? What will be their passions? What challenges will they face?
Life at the campground is peaceful and safe. We control our schedule. We control our influences.
Our days here have been beautiful, happy and carefree
We've all grown stronger and healthier. That's what two months of sun and sand will do for you
We've also accomplished a lot! Impossible has become possible. The sky is the limit. There's no stopping us now has been our theme song
Swimming
Diving
Pier jumping
Golfing
Biking
Seadooing
Sliding
Go Karting
Fort building
Wave jumping
Fish catching
Boat cruising
Snorkelling
Sand castle building
Badminton
Soccer
Hockey
Reading
Running
Dreaming
Chasing
Playing
Smiling
Fun
Laughing
Hand holding
Snuggling
Listening
Marshmallow roasting
Lazy stay in pj's all morning
Treegoing
Tubing
Crafting
The list could go on and on
Thank you Jesus for these joyous sun filled days
Please bless us this fall and winter with more happy and glorious times
Monday, August 13, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Summer of Sports
Between the daily bike rides, badminton matches, teatherball tournaments, sessions at the pool, fort hunts, trips to the beach, runs on the sand, hikes through the woods, hockey scrimmages and soccer games, it has been one amazing summer of sport!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Another day of Adventure
It has been one hot sun drenched day after another. Thankfully we are less than a kilometer from the ocean. We have spent marvellous days at the beach
Here are the kids ready for another day of adventure
And here they are beside their creation. They worked for hours on it. The tide was so far out that we had to drag buckets of sand from the beach to our sandbar
It felt like we were in the middle of the ocean!
Here are the kids ready for another day of adventure
And here they are beside their creation. They worked for hours on it. The tide was so far out that we had to drag buckets of sand from the beach to our sandbar
It felt like we were in the middle of the ocean!
Sunday, July 29, 2012
An extra ordinary day
So much fun!
Then on the way home we took a detour and decided to take a walk on the beach. The walk turned into a bike ride in the ocean. The boys had so much fun! I could hear their giggles all the way to shore
Thursday, July 26, 2012
What a morning
Oh what a beautiful morning
Oh what a beautiful day
I've got a wonderful feeling , everything's going my way
I wish it was easier to capture the amazing feeling we have at the campground each morning. How awesome it is to wake up to sunshine fresh air and freedom
This morning the kid's wanted to see if they had grown since the beginning of the summer. We measured- Zachary 11/4 inches, Carys 11/4 inches and Jonah 1 inch. Wow!
Nothing can beat a summer in God's playground!
Oh what a beautiful day
I've got a wonderful feeling , everything's going my way
I wish it was easier to capture the amazing feeling we have at the campground each morning. How awesome it is to wake up to sunshine fresh air and freedom
This morning the kid's wanted to see if they had grown since the beginning of the summer. We measured- Zachary 11/4 inches, Carys 11/4 inches and Jonah 1 inch. Wow!
Nothing can beat a summer in God's playground!
Saturday, July 21, 2012
One of those days
Yesterday was one of those days.
Nothing went as planned
My feelings kept getting hurt
At one point I felt like stopping to check and see if I had a sign stuck on me somewhere that read- Having an bad day? Take it out on me!
I am always thankful for my faith. And days like yesterday I know would be impossible without it
It is my faith and trust in Jesus that anchors my soul
This morning it was hard to shake those feelings so I decided to read my verse for the day app. Truthfully at first it wasn't what I was hoping for. It was a verse from revelation describing the end times. Not exactly the hug I felt I needed but God knows better what we need. And as I stayed in those verses they began to comfort me by reminding me again that no matter what our current life situation is, God is in control. And there is much more to this life than meets the eye. There is a battle going on. Someday we won't feel victorious but if we remain faithful to Him, so will he be to us. In all our days. No matter what we face we can rest in the truth and find peace in the knowledge that God is in control
Nothing went as planned
My feelings kept getting hurt
At one point I felt like stopping to check and see if I had a sign stuck on me somewhere that read- Having an bad day? Take it out on me!
I am always thankful for my faith. And days like yesterday I know would be impossible without it
It is my faith and trust in Jesus that anchors my soul
This morning it was hard to shake those feelings so I decided to read my verse for the day app. Truthfully at first it wasn't what I was hoping for. It was a verse from revelation describing the end times. Not exactly the hug I felt I needed but God knows better what we need. And as I stayed in those verses they began to comfort me by reminding me again that no matter what our current life situation is, God is in control. And there is much more to this life than meets the eye. There is a battle going on. Someday we won't feel victorious but if we remain faithful to Him, so will he be to us. In all our days. No matter what we face we can rest in the truth and find peace in the knowledge that God is in control
Friday, July 20, 2012
Happy birthday sunshine
6years ago today, we were blessed with a beautiful daughter. Weighing in at only 5pounds 15ounces, despite appearances we somehow knew she would be a force to be reconed with
Carys Faith, you are the most beautiful smart kind wonderful energetic enthusiastic giggly sweet courageous fiesty and precious girl
We love you more than we thought possible.
Thank you for being you
Happy birthday cutie xo
Carys Faith, you are the most beautiful smart kind wonderful energetic enthusiastic giggly sweet courageous fiesty and precious girl
We love you more than we thought possible.
Thank you for being you
Happy birthday cutie xo
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Blessed to compete
We have one swimmer and three hockey/soccer players in our family.
This means I spend a lot of time organizing gear, feeding hungry athletes and shuttling them to and from the rink ,field and pool
This means I also spend alot of time in a competitive environment with other parents
Sometimes a good thing. Most times not
I thank God for gifting my children. I thank Him daily for their health, strength and enthusiasm.
And I have also started praying this prayer over them. I find it helps give my soul strength and peace; knowing I can trust Jesus with my children's success
Jesus we love you lord. You are our strength. Arm Ben Zachary Jonah and Carys with strength. Make them sure footed as the deer. Give them courage and the shield of victory. Make them chase their enemies and conquer them until they lose their courage and fall trembling. Give great victories to your children. Bless your anointed
Thank you Lord for gifting Ben, Zachary, Jonah and Carys the way you have. Please bless and anointed their efforts. May they shine for you. Always.
This means I spend a lot of time organizing gear, feeding hungry athletes and shuttling them to and from the rink ,field and pool
This means I also spend alot of time in a competitive environment with other parents
Sometimes a good thing. Most times not
I thank God for gifting my children. I thank Him daily for their health, strength and enthusiasm.
And I have also started praying this prayer over them. I find it helps give my soul strength and peace; knowing I can trust Jesus with my children's success
Jesus we love you lord. You are our strength. Arm Ben Zachary Jonah and Carys with strength. Make them sure footed as the deer. Give them courage and the shield of victory. Make them chase their enemies and conquer them until they lose their courage and fall trembling. Give great victories to your children. Bless your anointed
Thank you Lord for gifting Ben, Zachary, Jonah and Carys the way you have. Please bless and anointed their efforts. May they shine for you. Always.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Swings
Nothing says childhood like swings. I have incredibly fond memories of countless freedom feeling,the sky is the limit hours spent swinging. I still enjoy it. The rush of air the tummy tickles the push and pump just to see how high you could go
My kids also enjoy swinging. Here they are last night just before bed
I went to sleep with the words just one more push please daddy still in my head
My kids also enjoy swinging. Here they are last night just before bed
I went to sleep with the words just one more push please daddy still in my head
Sunday, July 15, 2012
pei favourites
pei favourites, a set on Flickr.
Last week was spent on PEI. I honestly don't believe there is any place more beautfiul than the island in the summer!
Here are a few of my favourite pictures. I hope to use them in a collage this fall. When I have some free time. Maybe one Thursday morning!
Friday, July 13, 2012
Let the sunshine in
"do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may not happen. Instead let the sunshine in. B Franklin
One of best ways I know to let the sunshine in ( apart from actually soaking it up) is to always be thankful first
Thankful for
Happy kids
Beautiful days
Piles of laundry
Food to buy
Beds to make bathrooms to clean
Lessons to learn
Life to enjoy
Tomorrow's opportunities
Quiet moments
Chaos
Good conversation
Snuggles
Hugs
Tears and laughter
And so much more...
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Unseen Mountains
As a parent I can so easily fall into the trap of focusing on everything I am not doing right. I worry I do too much for them. Then I wonder if I don't do enough. Either way I am always concerned with the life lessons I am teaching them and ultimately the type of people they will turn out to be
This week we are in the island at hockey camp. We arrived two days ago amidst sunshine and clear blue sky. I really love this camp because it teaches my kids about much more than hockey. It challenges them to dig down deep and realize who they really are
At the orientation session the head coach described how he knew 7 year olds that could tue their skates and 8 year olds who paid their own way for the week. His message was clear- don't do for our kids what they can do for themselves.
I walked around that evening feeling guilty if doing just that
But then yesterday happened. A day that was painfully hard for my 11 year old son. A day that took him back to a place of fear and anxiety that he has worked so hard this year to overcome.
Watching Zachary persevere through yesterday, I was so proud
And reminded that not all mountains our children conquer are easily seen or measured.
My 6 year old may not be able to tie her skates. My boys may not have paid their own way here this week. But that doesn't mean they haven't grown in their character or had to dig down deep to win their battles.
God has great plans for our kids. My greatest responsibility s their mom is to let Him accomplish them
And that requires that I let go of other peoples' expectations and thank God for the sometimes "unseen"mountains that he is climbing with them and growing them through
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Pier Jumping
So much fun!
The water almost doesn't look real-it was so silvery blue
Apparently it was warm. What? Someone had to take pictures!
Happy Canada Day (aka Happy Gazebo Project Weekend!)
Happy Canada Day! What a weekend!
We beached all Friday afternoon. Enjoyed the campground Friday night and then slaved away all day Saturday. Mark never stopped once and it was almost 40 degrees with the humidity!
We were very pleased with the end results however
Here is a before picture
And here is the finished product
As with all DYI projects in our home there were some important lessons learned:
Never count on the assembly instructions making sense
Always give yourself at least an extra 3 hours to finish what you think will only take you two
Laughter helps: "where are all the little people?"
Listen to your children when they tell you not to quit and the tell them how much you live them and are so proud of them when they work along side you for almost 5 hours to get the job done
Benjamin and Zachary - You are awesome!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Summer
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Another rainy day. I have to applaud the kid's though-a week of rain and yet still everyone is alive! They have made the best of the weather; playing lots of ministicks and Lego inside
The weather man is promising sun for tomorrow so today we will head into town to catch up on laundry and buy more food.
I told the kids this morning that we go through so much milk we might be better to buy a cow! They looked at me like I was crazy
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The weather man is promising sun for tomorrow so today we will head into town to catch up on laundry and buy more food.
I told the kids this morning that we go through so much milk we might be better to buy a cow! They looked at me like I was crazy
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