First day of a new journey

Our oldest daughter started kindergarten today and I bawled like a baby...even now if I think about it too much I'll start crying.
I knew this day would arrive and it's such a weird feeling, excited and sad all at the same time.
She's such a wonderful girl in every way! I'm so thankful that God chose me and her to be mom and daughter.
So now I'm sitting in a VERY quiet house as my son is napping and wondering what I'm going to do. I mean I know what I'm going to do but it's all a bit of an adjustment. I'm reminded, again, of how fast time flies. It seems not very long ago at all that I was holding their newborn little hands in mine and holding their floppy heads safely. Wow! How do you redeem the time with them each and every day? Isn't there a way to make it all slow down? I'd like to know how...if it's possible...but I know it's not.
So I will try my hardest to enjoy every single stage in their lives and always let them know how much they mean to their dad and I.

Sometimes...I know...

Sometimes it's hard to keep looking up and trusting that God has ALL things under control.
Sometimes I get caught up in looking at my circumstances or disappointments instead of at the big picture.
Sometimes I can't see the big picture...
I know God has perfect sight even when I can't see.
I know God let's everything happen for a reason or even many reasons.
I know God is sovereign, omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient.

God please help my times of doubting and replace with knowing that ALL things work together for the good of those, who love God, and are called according to HIS purpose.

Easter 2010

So yesterday was Easter and we really had a great day!

My two little cuties were absolutely thrilled with the baskets well actually my daughter (4yr old) was but my little boy (almost 2 yr old) only wanted the chocolate.

Church was great too! I really like teaching the high school Sunday School class. I spent most of the Pastor's sermon in the nursery though with little buddy.

Then after church we went to Mrs. H's house, where she goes ALL out for Easter. It was like Christmas! Lots of food and presents. We really had fun! It was so nice of her to invite us over.

Here's a pic of my little ones dressed up. Caleb is trying to smile -that's why he's squinting. :)

3 cheers for Spring!

I'm so glad warmer weather is on the way! It's mid-March and this past weekend it was in the 70's. The flowers are all starting to come up and all the tree's have buds on them. I LOVE this time of year! It's now pouring rain but that's okay because I know sunshine is ahead :)

I've recently become part of a "mom's" group and am really enjoying it. We go out every couple of weeks for dinner (without kids) and have adult conversations. LOVE that and definitely NEED that! I haven't really noticed up until lately my need for something more than just staying home with my kids. Of course I love them unconditionally, they're absolutely adorable, and I'm very blessed. BUT (yes there's a but:) I do miss conversations with the girls which I use to get at work all the time but since I quit to stay home I don't get that anymore. I don't regret my decision to stay home because I know no one will love my kids like I do. I have a hard time trusting anyone to take care of them while their young anyway.
My little Missy is 4 "going on 5" as she says and I definitely feel more comfortable with someone watching her because she's older. My little buddy is just shy of 2 and I'm getting more comfortable but will feel better when he can talk a bit more.
On the other hand we're (my husband and I) are going to have to find someone because we need some date nights and 3x a year is not enough! That's about how many times we see our family per year. So we don't have the luxury of dropping our kids off anytime we want to for them to watch.
I'm not sure where to start... However I do have a very nice lady (my friends mom) that watches them for me 1x a week right now so I can go to a ladies Bible study. Which I'm thankful for. I'm really enjoying the speaker, Beth Moore, and the studies that she's put together.
We finished Daniel and now we're onto Esther.
Now onto more laundry...

Christmas 2009

I've been pretty much convinced that gift cards are the way to go for Christmas gifts. Both giving and receiving. That was up until this past Christmas and my favorite gift isn't money at all! It's a picture display that my SIL made for me and I love it!

I did miss family but it was nice to have a low-key day, not having to be any place at any certain time. The kids were a lot of fun and Sarah told me "this was the best Chwissmas ever!"

She first woke us up around 8am saying she saw some things under the tree and a mootoo-cycle that she thought was for Caleb.

So her favorite gift was both Wii games and Caleb's favorite thing is whatever sister's favorite thing is.

As for the Wii - my daughter is obsessed with this thing! I'm not sure if it's because she's so competitive, likes to win, or hates to lose.

So now it's 2010...another year to make a difference...

Not what I thought

So I thought blogging would be easier then it has turned out to be. I get SO busy and forget completely about it!
When I was little I tried the diary thing and wasn't good at keeping it up to date either - not sure why I thought an online diary would be different?!?!?
Hmmm...let me think about what's going on these days...
DD (Darling daughter) started preschool last week. We ended up not liking it so have decided to start homeschooling her this year and see how it goes.
I went over a little bit of the curriculum with her and we had a really good time! I told her I am going to teach her at home now and she told me "I was a really good teacher." HA - soo funny!

I did make a HUGE boo boo last weekend and thought dance class started on Sat. well I guess it starts this Sat... ugh...big crocodile tears pouring out of her eyes and she yelled at me to take her to another dance class. Had to get myself out of that one with a chocolate donut. Which I NEVER do but it was major to her so I had to find a major cure! She cheered right up and talked to everybody in the donut shop. My girl loves chocolate - which I can't blame her one bit :)

My little buddy, on the other hand has started YELLING at us. He can't talk yet but wants to communicate so will just scream and point. Oh I hope the words come soon!!! The constant yelling grates on the nerves and ears...good thing he's so darn adorable :) Oh and he LOVES going outside to play.
DD was so nice and took him around on her 4-wheeler today. He kicked and screamed for about 20 min.'s when it was time to come inside. Oh this age is hard...they just don't get explaining anything yet...I know it will fly by though...
So I keep going back and forth about having another baby and today I'm good with the 2 we have. We're blessed. I love my kiddies.

My sweet boys

Yesterday was my sweet little boys 1st birthday. WOW - already 1 year old...I'm right along with most people and can hardly believe how fast time goes. It seems so long ago I was pregnant with him but I remember when I was pregnant and feeling like I would be pregnant forever! We had a party at our house and were so blessed by everyone's generosity to him. It's been raining cats and dogs so had to create a make-shift play area in our unfinished basement. It all worked out pretty good though.
My other sweet boy is my husband. Today is Father's Day and he is such an awesome dad to our children. I'm so thankful for him!