We have a beautiful home, on a quiet street, in a gated community... but some days I feel overwhelmed by the clutter, and lack of storage. The truth is, we've out grown this house and are in the market for a new one!
We've lived here for (almost) six years, and honestly it will be hard to move from the home where we brought our children home. Where they BOTH took their first steps. Where we built a life...
BUT
We found a beautiful piece of property about 20 miles south of where we live now. It's about 1/2 an acre on a river (that opens up to the mouth of the Gulf)- and honestly it's a steal! Once we buy the land, we'll have two years to build a home.
I'm REALLY looking forward to designing a home that fits our needs. I'm praying that it all works out and we're able to sell our home and build our DREAM home :)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
I'm Back!
I'm sorry I've taken such a long hiatus from this blog- I've just been trying to catch my breath here!
Sometimes I find it hard to find the balance between mom, wife, lover, and friend.
I'll give you the Cliff Notes version of what's been going on:
1. My husband searched for a new job.
2. Walks in the door and says "let's go on a cruise." We book it, and leave a week later (um... seriously people I didn't even have Lily's birth certificate, let alone sun screen!)
3. He quit his job at the bank and moved to a completely different field.
4. Lily's Birthday! She's one- how fast did that go?!?
5. We celebrated Easter (He's Alive!).
6. I take the kids (with my mom) to NYC to visit my sister. Loved the city, but so glad I live in suburbia.
7. Beth Moore Conference.
That's it for now! Off to Bible study. Oh! and check back later- I have pictures to put up :)
Sometimes I find it hard to find the balance between mom, wife, lover, and friend.
I'll give you the Cliff Notes version of what's been going on:
1. My husband searched for a new job.
2. Walks in the door and says "let's go on a cruise." We book it, and leave a week later (um... seriously people I didn't even have Lily's birth certificate, let alone sun screen!)
3. He quit his job at the bank and moved to a completely different field.
4. Lily's Birthday! She's one- how fast did that go?!?
5. We celebrated Easter (He's Alive!).
6. I take the kids (with my mom) to NYC to visit my sister. Loved the city, but so glad I live in suburbia.
7. Beth Moore Conference.
That's it for now! Off to Bible study. Oh! and check back later- I have pictures to put up :)
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Playing Catch
-Up that is!
We've been so busy, I haven't found time to blog at all :(
When Lily's napping I'll write a post on all that's been going on (including our surprise family cruise my hubby gave me).
For now, I want to vent... about myself. A couple months ago I wrote this post about suffering from the "manys". That was a serious five finger point at M-E. And here I am three months later going around that same mountain.
iwillpurgeiwillpurgeiwillpurge
This spring, I'm doing some SERIOUS spring cleaning (and hopefully helping some folks out in the process).
Okay, back to folding about 4 loads of laundry (no joke).
We've been so busy, I haven't found time to blog at all :(
When Lily's napping I'll write a post on all that's been going on (including our surprise family cruise my hubby gave me).
For now, I want to vent... about myself. A couple months ago I wrote this post about suffering from the "manys". That was a serious five finger point at M-E. And here I am three months later going around that same mountain.
iwillpurgeiwillpurgeiwillpurge
This spring, I'm doing some SERIOUS spring cleaning (and hopefully helping some folks out in the process).
Okay, back to folding about 4 loads of laundry (no joke).
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
He's not just anyone, he's my son
Yesterday Logan came home with his first report card. I found it at the bottom of his bag, tucked neatly in a white envelope. I opened it- not know what it was.
Once I unfolded it, and figured out what it was my heart sank. I saw several Ns (to be expected) and felt a deep sadness*... but I wasn't surprised.
*It's one thing to know your son has a "delay" or isn't typical, and it's another thing to see it in black and white on a very official looking state approved report card.
The report listed the goals for this year (there were 6) and then gave a grade next to each one. M- mastered, S- satisfactory, and N- needs improvement. He got 2 Ns and 4 Ss.
Annual Goal that received an N:
When I read that I thought (insert sarcastic tone here) "great".
As I was driving today I prayed a prayer I've prayed many many many times. It went something like:
"I need to You to heal him. / Please Lord God give me the strength to help him grow into a strong man of God. / Free him of his OCD, Lord. / Help him not to be scared Father. Let him know You're there."
And Mark Schultz's song "He's my Son" came on the radio.
That's it! That's my song!
Now, I know that song is a tragic song about a terminally ill child- but I really felt like it described my prayer. He doesn't have a terminal disease (Thank You Thank You Thank You Jesus for that), yet he's a prisoner in his own mind. He's constantly telling me he has a stomach ache (worry) or he's scared (panic).
We're working on it Logan. I'm doing my best, I hope it's enough.
Once I unfolded it, and figured out what it was my heart sank. I saw several Ns (to be expected) and felt a deep sadness*... but I wasn't surprised.
*It's one thing to know your son has a "delay" or isn't typical, and it's another thing to see it in black and white on a very official looking state approved report card.
The report listed the goals for this year (there were 6) and then gave a grade next to each one. M- mastered, S- satisfactory, and N- needs improvement. He got 2 Ns and 4 Ss.
Annual Goal that received an N:
- Circle time- participate for 15 minutes and answer simple questions.
- Demonstrate fine motor skills and coordination needed for writing.
When I read that I thought (insert sarcastic tone here) "great".
As I was driving today I prayed a prayer I've prayed many many many times. It went something like:
"I need to You to heal him. / Please Lord God give me the strength to help him grow into a strong man of God. / Free him of his OCD, Lord. / Help him not to be scared Father. Let him know You're there."
And Mark Schultz's song "He's my Son" came on the radio.
That's it! That's my song!
Now, I know that song is a tragic song about a terminally ill child- but I really felt like it described my prayer. He doesn't have a terminal disease (Thank You Thank You Thank You Jesus for that), yet he's a prisoner in his own mind. He's constantly telling me he has a stomach ache (worry) or he's scared (panic).
We're working on it Logan. I'm doing my best, I hope it's enough.
I'm down on my knees again tonight
I'm hoping this prayer will turn out right
See there is a boy that needs Your help
I've done all that I can do myself
His mother is tired
I'm sure You can understand
Each night as he sleeps
She goes in to hold his hand
And she tries not to cry
As the tears fill her eyes
CHORUS:
Can You hear me?
Am I getting through tonight?
Can You see him?
Can You make him feel all right?
If You can hear me
Let me take his place somehow
See, he's not just anyone
He's my son
Sometimes late at night I watch him sleep
I dream of the boy he'd like to be
I try to be strong and see him through
But God who he needs right now is You
Let him grow old
Live life without this fear
What would I be
Living without him here
He's so tired and he's scared
Let him know that You're there
CHORUS
Can You hear me?
Can You see him?
Please don't leave him
He's my son
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
My Job Description
I am a:
But y'all make it worth it.
- Chauffeur
- Personal Shopper
- Personal Chef
- Pastry Chef
- Nurse
- House Keeper
- Organizer
- Teacher
- Woman of God
- Finance Manager
- Banker
- Travel Agent
- Boo boo fixer
- Television turn-er on-er
- Cheer-er up-er
- Coffee Maker
- Laundry Matt operator
- Technician
- And so much more...
But y'all make it worth it.
Winter we Welcome You
While most of my state is O-V-E-R this cold weather, my family is embracing it(30 degrees is cold for us you know). When the thermometer dips this low, it makes me (not so) secretly wish we lived where it snowed.
Everyday my palm trees are covered with ice, my lawn is dying, and despite my best effort to save my plants (by covering them with my bed sheets) Jack Frost is biting them with everything he has. I imagine that this spring we'll be relandscaping- which is fine by me.
I'm still working on getting organized. We're going to be doing some furniture moving this weekend, and I'm really looking forward to it. It's going to give us so much more space in our family area- plus be much safer for Lily (I'll take some pictures and do a post on it later).
Lots planned today- oil change, car wash, Target, bank, bill paying (yuck!). It's a "no fun" job, but someone has to do it! Hopefully tomorrow I can do something fun with the kids0 like the park!
My prayers are with Haiti- praying for all those affected by the earthquake.
Everyday my palm trees are covered with ice, my lawn is dying, and despite my best effort to save my plants (by covering them with my bed sheets) Jack Frost is biting them with everything he has. I imagine that this spring we'll be relandscaping- which is fine by me.
I'm still working on getting organized. We're going to be doing some furniture moving this weekend, and I'm really looking forward to it. It's going to give us so much more space in our family area- plus be much safer for Lily (I'll take some pictures and do a post on it later).
Lots planned today- oil change, car wash, Target, bank, bill paying (yuck!). It's a "no fun" job, but someone has to do it! Hopefully tomorrow I can do something fun with the kids0 like the park!
My prayers are with Haiti- praying for all those affected by the earthquake.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Happy 10 months Lily
Dear Princess Lady Lily Lou (that's her full name... okay it's not, but I think it's cute),
What a sweet treasure you are! You are so full of life and energy, and everything about you makes me smile (well almost everything). You eat absolutly everything I give you, from avocados to black beans, you're a trouper and I love cooking for you. You love shoes (wonder where you got that from) playing with your brother's toys, going for walks, and watching Baby Einstein (you call it "baby"). You're all over the house these days, which is a challenge- especially when you and your brother go in different directions- but I love every minute of it.
You're fitting in 12-18 month clothing, but you mostly wear 18-24 (Daddy likes to make sure you have lots of room, cause well, you have a rounded bell- and "baby boobs"). You laugh and play all day long, it's (almost) impossible to be in a bad mood when you're around! You like to play with things you can't have- like the phone, wires, hair, etc- and you're always trying to steel food off our plates (go figure).
I feel so blessed to call you my daughter. I prayed and prayed and prayed for you, and God answered my prayer and more. You're the perfect addition to our family, and I couldn't ask for more. I look forward to celebrating your first birthday, going on mother-daughter dates, and taking you out for tea.
I look forward to teaching you about Jesus, and His immeasurable gift He has given us. I'm excited for all your firsts- but mostly I'm focused on today. Today you're a loudish, funny, cute little sister that has brightened my day. Thank you.
Love,
Mommy
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