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Nov 13 thankful

Today I am thankful that God designed breast milk! and gave me the strength and endurance to nurse Bella for what will be 17 months next Tuesday! What an amazing feat it is to have never given her formula!

Days 11 & 12

Day 11- I'm so thankful for church and christian music! It encourages me throughout my week and I look forward to attending on Sunday!

Day 12- I am thankful for our home. It keeps us warm, we have room for friends and family and its so much more than we deserve!

Thankful Day 10

I am thankful for adorable nephews and nieces! I love me some Dax, Lana, Wylie, Sis and Tommy and Owen and Jake! They bring some much like to my life!!!

Thankful day 9

I'm so thankful I get to stay home with my children. My husband works his behind off to make it happen. I love being able to wake up with them each morning, not have to rush around, being the one to drop G off, making cookies together and playing play doh! I adore all the small moments as much as the big ones. And even in the tougher moments I thank God He trusted and called me to be a Mommy to these two beautiful ones!

Thankful Day 8

Today I'm thankful for four AMAZING sister in laws!!! I couldn't have chosen them better myself. I didn't grow up with "real" sisters (just Kristin and Lauren- who are now my cousins) Joe and Will have a lot to be looking for to live up to these girls!
Tiffany is the best mom to my adorable, sweet, smart and ornery niece and nephews! She keeps my hard headed brother in line. And best of all she's been a great friend and sister to me!
MaryBeth is such a great aunt! Always giving more to the kids than any other person I know. She's even adopted extra! She bakes with a passion! She has also become one of my best friends over the past 5 years!
Alyssa has always been long distance but she doesn't let that stop her from keeping up with the kiddos and us. She keeps Mikey on his toes and is such a great compliment to him!
Anne Marie- well I did kind of "pick" her! Haha! She is the most recent to join the family but perhaps seems like she's been here the longest! What am amazing step mom she is to the kids and again she keeps Jeff in line! She makes him happier than I've ever known him to be! And Duh- she's one of my besties too!!!

Day 7 song

While I refuse to get into political debates on Facebook, I will say here, I am a little uncertain of our country's future but I know that in the end God is the highest power and is in charge of each one of our futures. Our story is already written in his book and so therefore I choose to praise Him even when things look grim.
Praise You in this storm- Casting Crowns
http://youtu.be/xGPS8sa-bRQ

Thankful Day 7

Cheesy but true- I am thankful for electronics and appliances that make my life easier. I love keeping in touch with friends on Facebook and being able to journal life on blogger. I love that we have a new dishwasher now so hand washing dishes isn't a necessary evil anymore. Lol! I am thankful I am incredibly blessed to have all of these things readily available to me!

Thankful Day 6

I am thankful for medical staff. Nurses and doctors who take time with you to fully understand, and treat your full body and mind. Dr Nord's office will always be near and dear to my heart because I believe they played a huge role in my two beautiful babies making it here healthy. Thank you God for amazing Christians who dedicate they lives to helping others. :)

Family Sandwich

Our costume was a hit! Special shout out to MaryBeth for all of her help!

Songs 3,4,5

Day 3- "Redeemed"- Big Daddy Weave
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qgxgdwJ7sns

I am so thankful that in through Jesus "I am redeemed".

Day 4-
Something I've given a lot of thought to lately is am I being the best mom I can, the best wife? The best friend?
"This is your life"- Switchfoot
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=fvwrel&v=5LJPHKfnmRk

Day 5-
Along with the theme of day 4, this so talks about not wanting to just go through the motions.
Matthew West- "The Motions"
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qaHmiFaX_pk

Days 3,4,5

I'm so thankful for my husband. Seriously, I don't know how I got so lucky! He is my soul mate. This man is incredibly dedicated to his family and to his job. And it doesn't come without huge stressors but he deals so well with it all! He works over time only after he has come home and had dinner and kids go to bed. He always puts himself last when it comes to us. I am so thankful he chose me.

Day 4- I am thankful for our health. As I'm complaining about taking my kids to an ear check up there are parents right here in the area with children dying from cancer. I don't know how I could handle that. So very very thankful.

Day 5- I am thankful for friends. Friends who take me on girls weekends and listen to me complain, who are there for me always. Who don't hold grudges when I'm not being the best friend I can.

Song of the Day 2

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h1Lu5udXEZI
Matthew West-
Forgiveness.

Something I strive give. And receive. One of the best feelings when you can truly forgive as God forgives us.

Day 2

I am Thankful for Mom. Ma. Mommy.
I give her grief. Cause her stress (her words not mine). I love her lots. She gives all of herself to us. She is crafty. I don't know what I'd do without her.

Song of the day- Day 1

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_rR_Rdb1CTE

I hope this link works.

I'm having a rough week. Scratch that. Rough month. scratch that. Rough few months. I'm weary. I need a vacation away from my day to day. I'm sick of cleaning off high chairs, sweeping the floor, changing diapers, disciplining my children, fixing snacks and meals. I just want to clock out for a day or two. I love my family but my weariness leads to crabbiness and no one likes a crabby momma. Scratch that. I have been down right shutting down. I'm beyond getting mad and yelling. That would require I care. Instead I'm zoned out on my phone reading news stories and status updates that only further my exhaustion.


So tonight I'm holed up in my room tonight, reading a book called "Hope for the Weary Mom" and trying to come up with ways I'm going to be more present and happy.


Step One-is deactivating my Facebook account. Deleting my news sites and Pinterest.
Step Two- docking my phone.
Step Three- updating this blog daily with something I'm thankful for a song that has touched me.
Step four- be present. Join in the kids play.
Step five- sing! It's my best mood picker upper. So I'm going to make dance/sing parties a daily thing!


Here's a link for the book. (I hope..)
http://www.hopeforthewearymom.com/

Thankful Day 1

Today I choose to go with the obvious

My children.

They are incredible gifts from God.

Graham is intelligent, funny, laid back and loving. He notices things others don't. He snuggles and compliments just when you need it. He is goofy and musical. He can be bashful. He has a relationship with Jesus that I envy. Such innocence and unrelenting love. I adore my baby boy and as I tell him every single day "you are my favorite boy ever".

BellaRose is energetic, strong willed, coordinated and has excellent balance and climbing skills. She is silly and a good dancer. She loves her big brother and her face lights up when she sees him for the first time after hours away from each other. Bella is sweet and cuddly when she wants to be and sassy when she's not. She's under the definition of cute in the dictionary. Even when she's being a pistol.

They are both all I could have ever dreamed of or asked for and don't deserve. I'm honored to be their Mommy and I am striving to be a better one to them every day.

Thank you God for entrusting me to raise these beautiful babies. I pray I don't mess it up.