Parenting Thoughts....

I just love my kids perception of life. The simplicity and clarity of how they see things is touching to me.   The innocence of their perception is something that challenges me in who I am.   So many times I am flabbergasted at how I realize that I need to change after a conversation with my 4 year old, worse when it is with my 3 year old!  Am I  not the adult, the parent?  Is this why many times it is hard to be a mom? Is it because our flaws become apparent in such a loving subtle way.  In a way that only ourselves know therefore leading us to change from within?  Funny thing is that my kids have no idea their influence on me…which is where, me as the parent still has control! Haha   

In this endeavor of being a parent I am loving some of the changes in me, the betterment of who I am.  I could allow myself to be lost in the frustration which believe me I was/am!  Thankfully that is where my husband steps in and pulls me up…sometimes it is more like a jolt in my being but once my emotions settle down I see how much I need that.  As the mom that is where I have the opportunity to make the right decision for myself and for my family as it can be true “if mom is not happy then no one is”.   In being a happy mom though it is not about being selfish either it is about being the woman God called us to be within the safety of our family.  So in conclusion my kids innocent perception of life is a blessing that I cherish and hold dear in my heart!

Christmas at my desk

Here is a picture of my desk Christmas lights that my one and only Mr. IT gave me.  Please notice that in reality it is a USB cord with lights that hook up to your computer! Yes, now you can see why I say we are the IT Crowd!  ***confession: I am enjoying my lights and even feel a bit special as no one else has some like these***

These are the moments that bring such a warmth to my heart reminding me of how much I love my husband! The ways that he thinks of me even if they are techy or nerdy…they are ways that make me know that I am IT to him!

Books

I am a reader. Am I a great reader with some kinda of talent to pick up a read that will inspire you, challenge you, guide you or whatever? No, not really.  In the past year I have discovered that melancholy books are my favorite! Reading to me is like when someone says they love movies.  I am not a true critic so I read just for a good story that requires little mind work.  Why am I writing about reading and feeling like I am rambling?? Well because I got a new book this week and just ordered a new book 2 minutes ago! I think I have enough reading for the holidays.  I still have my school reading to do and everything else I am required to do but somehow I always find time to read!!!

Dinner Time

Dinner time is such an important time of the day. Funny though how kids are their fussiest at the end of the day or that you should eat the least calories at night. However when I find myself at the table with my husband and kids there are sweet moments that melt my day away. Despite it all I challenge you to make time to seat at the table and enjoy some simple sweet moments…..

Dear Life....

Dear Life.  I say ‘Dear Life’ as life is dear to me and God who gave me life.  What a great thought to know that God gave us life, God created us, God breathed in us! I say ‘Dear Life’ as I share my life that I have been able to live. In this life I love I am thankful for an awesome husband who believes in me, an awesome super Dad that brings support to our family.  In my dear life I want to journal  how God’s grace and love are the main thread in everything I do, in my everyday life.

I love this life that is dear!

Yard Work In Our Life

Since we have been working in our backyard I have seen how much time, money and effort my husband has put into it.  There are many stages when gardening as each plant requires different attention.  Our life in God's hands is like that.  Not only does God invest time, money and effort but He gave us LIFE! Know that your life rooted in Him will grow and bear fruit.  Be encouraged today that your life will flourish successfully in Him!

³ They (we) are like trees growing beside a stream,trees that produce fruit in season and always have leaves. Those people (us) succeed in everything they do. Psalm 1:3 (Contemporary English Version)

Roller Coaster Surrender

 Listening to Kim Walker's song "I Surrender" this morning made me think about the word surrender.  You can find in the dictionary words like 'to give up possession', 'to yield', or 'to resign'.  however in God when we surrender we can look at the antonyms of surrender, we can 'withstand and stand firm' in Him.  We surrender, stand firm into His Grace and Love, we surrender into His blessings, we surrender into His peace and strength!  As we stand in line for the roller coaster we have that moment of hesitation as we know that we will allow the ride to take over and we give up in twists and turns.  We just take that breath, lift our hands, close our eyes and enjoy the ride with a huge smile.  How much more in God can we ride the roller coaster of surrender? We can lift our hands, close our eyes and enjoy life!