It's really hard to see, but Joe is talking up a storm to our couch.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Addy girl
There are many times where I feel that my parenting comes back void. I either get blank looks or hands on the hips attitude. Many times, I have cried to Jake that I am not making a difference and our sweet girl is becoming... not quite as sweet. I love it when God shows me that even when I am not working on her heart, that He always is.
Almost three months ago, Addy was playing with her cousins in her Papaw's backyard. There was a turtle shell that had been put aside for Cole as a present and he was showing everyone else what it looked like. Addy took the turtle shell, and although playing, hit it and crushed it. There was not any remorse shown. She was defiant and angry. We made her apologize to Cole and Papaw, but have not mentioned it since.
Two days ago she starts a massive art project. It is a turtle swimming on top of the water and has a little head peeking up. It is adorable. I asked her what she was making (she probably thinks I am stupid half the time!) and she tells me that she is making a turtle for her cousin Cole because she broke his and was really sad.
I didn't think she had even remembered and here was the Lord quietly working on her heart.
Monday, March 2, 2009
What is lazy???
Most of the time I am a pretty easy going person. I roll with the punches and spur of the moments don't faze me. It's a really good trait to have with three kids who are full of life and energy! Lately; however, there have been little "stressors" that have popped up. A list of things that I wish that I would do and/or need to do that I don't make time for.
1) make a budget (probably a really good one!)
2) organize photos from the last 2 years
3) start a photo album for jack
4)...start one for Joe
5) write thank you's
6) practice the piano
7) study the Word more
All of the items above are legitimate things to want to do. None of them are super complicated, but there is something that holds me back from even attempting to do them or do more. I know that I am in a unique season of life. That I have 3 children under the age of 5, one being a newborn. That there are necessary needs that have to be met every day. Taking Addy to school, playing with jack, feeding Joe, cleaning, laundry, supper, etc. That the time that I have at night (after the two oldest are in bed) is to be treasured time with my husband.
But, I feel lazy that my list doesn't get done. That the time I have at night without kids and after Jake goes to bed should be used more wisely instead of watching TV. Where is the happy medium??
Here is what I have decided: I will do what I can do without feeling overwhelmed and be satisfied!
If the kids go to bed and I watch TV. awesome. If the kids go to bed and I decide to pay bills and balance the "checkbook." awesome. If the kids go to bed and Joe decides that 9:00 is his bed time also, and I go to bed. awesomer!
All that said...I think just realizing there are things that I would like to do helps me to be just a little more proactive on getting them done.
Take this post. I wrote this entry almost 15 days ago and was going to come back and edit it. 15 days later, here I am. But, I have a budget in line and Jake organized the photos on our hard drive!! Who knew!
1) make a budget (probably a really good one!)
2) organize photos from the last 2 years
3) start a photo album for jack
4)...start one for Joe
5) write thank you's
6) practice the piano
7) study the Word more
All of the items above are legitimate things to want to do. None of them are super complicated, but there is something that holds me back from even attempting to do them or do more. I know that I am in a unique season of life. That I have 3 children under the age of 5, one being a newborn. That there are necessary needs that have to be met every day. Taking Addy to school, playing with jack, feeding Joe, cleaning, laundry, supper, etc. That the time that I have at night (after the two oldest are in bed) is to be treasured time with my husband.
But, I feel lazy that my list doesn't get done. That the time I have at night without kids and after Jake goes to bed should be used more wisely instead of watching TV. Where is the happy medium??
Here is what I have decided: I will do what I can do without feeling overwhelmed and be satisfied!
If the kids go to bed and I watch TV. awesome. If the kids go to bed and I decide to pay bills and balance the "checkbook." awesome. If the kids go to bed and Joe decides that 9:00 is his bed time also, and I go to bed. awesomer!
All that said...I think just realizing there are things that I would like to do helps me to be just a little more proactive on getting them done.
Take this post. I wrote this entry almost 15 days ago and was going to come back and edit it. 15 days later, here I am. But, I have a budget in line and Jake organized the photos on our hard drive!! Who knew!
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