Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Happy Birthday Sloan!

Still can't believe today our little surprise gift is 4! HOW time flies when you are having a good time.  And time is flying and we are having a great time.  Life is good, crazy, busy, and revived!  Happy Birthday today to our sweet surprise party!  God has complete control and gifted us a very precious part of our life, Sloan Rae. 
Some time ago I posted on Facebook that I would no longer rush and hurry.  We felt that we were constantly telling the kids to hurry. Come on. Now. We have got to GO. Go now. Come on.  We were in a rut of urgency.  So I made a vow to no longer rush their life for my agenda or their agenda or whatever agenda was before us that particular moment.  I am pleased to blog that we have ended the urgent clauses of COME ON. GO NOW. HURRY.  Now, Im not pretending that we don't move at fast speed but the tone and pace has changed for the betterment of our family. I remember that a friend of mine commented on the post that morning with "good luck".   Thanks for the luck because it worked!  The circus gets out the door without the urgent hateful clause pounded in their ears.  To be honest, I didnt want them to look at me 20 years from now and think they heard those urgent clauses more than they heard I love you.  Our children hear those special 3 words in their ears often because it's said, BUT on the flip side, I heard us telling them, Come on, Now, Hurry, much more often in a day than those special I love yous.  So, maybe, just maybe, 25 years from now at family gatherings they will not be laughing that all mom and dad ever said was Hurry!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Snow Days

I will attempt to refrain from fussing about the snow today.  I have fussed about it enough.  Instead, I will be thankful.  God gifted my family some quiet time. No schedule. No routine. No where to go.  Yes we drive each other nuts in the house, but isn't that what we are supposed to do.  I mean, the kids play and get on each other's nerves.  Builds character right.  That's what I'm calling. character building 101. We've laughed today. LOTS. Over things that if snow had not been on the ground, someone would have missed it.  Since we were in the living room to which Jeremy trip, it was funnier!  And no one missed it!! :) Snow days are deep breath days. So, breathe in...and relax... breathe in again... the temps are just right to give us a day more of quiet time.

Saturday, February 5, 2011

Time REALLY flies

Ok, so it's been a while!  2011 rushed me and it's here!  And it's been here for a month already! 2011 is proving itself to be full of surprises and who doesn't love a good surprise every now and again.  The one year anniversary of Pepaw's death passed.  I was dreading that day so much. God really held my hand that day and helped me remember He is in a much better place.  No tears came. Only smiles. Thankful smiles.  It feels as if it just happened and my heart aches SO; but also it feels like it's been ages since I seen his sharp chin and beautiful gray hair. But it's ok, He's walking in Glory.. and we're here! LOL. He's got the better gig for sure!! ;) Ok, so... Im moving on... cause I could blog about that all day!
Basketball arrived for the Circus - and it's great!  Nothing better than watching your kids playing sports!  The girls love it too.  They get to socialize... yes the social scene of a gym! The Ringleaders have been attempting a weekend away for the past month.  SNOW SNOW SNOW has caused some delays.  We need a small break.  We laugh and say from the kids, but in truth, it's not the kids.  It's the routine. We, like most, are busy.  Busy is good. No complaints. But busy takes a toll. Everyone needs a small moment to refresh, regroup and take on the next chapter.  I believe with all my heart that parents need small moments to remember how important their marriage is in the family structure.  It begins with the marriage.  It's the foundation God supplied for the family.  It must be strong and healthy to endure what all a family can place upon it.  Thus, a weekend away helps!! A little dinner without 3 bathroom breaks, or spills, or colors! A little retail therapy for good walking shoes (specifically a pair of red TOMS calling mom's name)!  A little drive in the car without movie's, Hannah Montana, ear buds, and some fighting over the back seat!  A time without emails, texts, or can you take care of this for me. A moment without a schedule. A small break from all that helps fill in those foundation cracks and gets the foundation firm and ready to hold up the family!
Baseball is around the corner... which means this year, mom and dad split up and get to go three ways this year! I'm sure you'll get to read about all that in a month or so.  Sky baseball. Josie softball. Sloan tee ball.  Looking forward to EVERY minute of it.  Actually, let me restate that... thanking GOD for every moment of it! 
Oohh duty calls... a fight is brewing in the sunroom over a dog, Dr. Seuss, and who's hair is more cute.  This is the day the Lord has made, let me rejoice and be glad in it! -- REJOICE.