Tomorrow is the last day of school! I am so excited for the GO GO GO to come to an end and for the lazy days of summer to begin. I always have grand visions heading into summer: organizing, reviewing all my home schooling curriculum, chore charts . . . The children also have their vision of a wonderful summer: trips to Brewsters, daily swimming, endless TV and computer, snacking, unmade beds . . . I so wish I was the Mama that shared their same vision - hoping to meet somewhere in the middle.
I do feel like during the summer I get more quality time with God. My quite time in the morning seems to last longer. I recently listened to a Beth Moore simulcast called Psalms 126 Reaping Sheaves of Joy - it was so timely and wonderful. She begins by talking about seasons in your life when you suddenly realize you have drifted away from God. I believe I am coming back from one of those times. So much of it has to do with business and what I have chose to spend my time on. I am so thankful our Father stands with open arms knowing we are coming back. How precious He is to welcome us back every single time. He is beginning to open my eyes to the harvest and I just love every moment of the discovery. I want so badly to constantly be active in the harvest and more than that I want to understand where I am to harvest with Him along side of me. It is very easy for me to look over here and there and jump into something that is anointed by Him and beautiful and rich BUT not where I have been called to be- I can so easily become passionate about His work and unfortunately that takes away from where I am needed the most. I am seeing that with 6 children my call has become less and less outside the home. Many days I have a hard time facing the enormous issues we can have at any given time - I'd much rather go on over to someone's field - I am unattached there. I consistantly surrender my walls of protection and selfish ambition which does bring so much peace. Knowing He is doing the laboring as long as I am depending upon Him and not what I can do. I am such a "people person" and what I understanding is my people are under this roof. I cannot predict what the balance will look like and I am sure I have a lot more of my agenda to surrender, but God is always good and full of adventure!
It is going to be a great summer.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
Exhaling!
Two & Cute!
I am very thankful for a large family, but months like May make it seem like we have 20 children! We are adjusting to some better routines and by force I am becoming more organized - still have a long way to go.
Olivia is finishing up the 5th grade - WHOOOA. We are so very proud of her and the light she has been to her school!
Annabel is finished with 4th grade home schooling and we have learned so much together - the highlight of her year was finally getting her soon to be big dog, Pilot. She has done so well training her!
Grace is becoming such a talented ballerina and quite a soccer star. She is almost finished with kindergarten and can read more than we would like for her to read :). The tooth fairy came for her sister Annabel this week and for some reason the tooth fairy was a little low on cash so she left a note and accidentally signed it: Love, The Easter Bunny (Opps!)
That was a bit confusing for a 6 year old -
Quinn has done great in K-4 and loves his little school and teachers. He has played Co-ed soccer this year - I am so proud of how he treats the little girls on the opposing teams. He will not steal the ball nor will he even approach them if they have it - how do you encourage anything different? AND he has his younger sister Amelia always reminding him that "it is ladies first!" in a not so kind voice at times.
Ameila has finished K-3 and talks to anyone she sees about dogs. She wants to know if you have a dog, if your dog goes POO POO! What your dogs name is (and she will let you know if it is a good name or not!) - There are only so many pre-discussions you can have to avoid absolute embarrassment. You never know what she is going to say - she has more opportunity for correction than any of the children - We have many talks together.
Grant continues to amaze us. He has gone through some times recently where I have had to leave to room in order to not scream. He is really been testing boundaries - he is a two year old and I do not know how I forget that some days. His newest trick is to dump his milk behind his highchair in the morning. His speech teacher has insisted I give him an open cup to exercise his mouth muscles - We are going to make it through this! He did have to have all 4 front teeth pulled because of infection. It was an emergency situation and the dentist had to do it asap. It was very difficult because he only had gas and shots to easy the trauma and pain. He did GREAT and by 6pm he was jumping around. I think his little mouth feels so much better - the little nerves on 3 of the teeth were exposed. He is also eating a lot more - Praises! Any day I anticipate his speech taking off - he is really working hard and so very determined. OH and we are not biting anymore!!! That is a very big hurdle - Everyone who meets Grant is so amazed by the joy in his little spirit - he is a delight! It has been very interesting to watch the attachment process - it is coming and he knows we are something more than passing people in his life. He also allows himself to receive the love from a hug - and sighs with enjoyment! Precious!
Oh, I almost forgot to mention! I turned 40! It was the best birthday -Ever! Skip surprised me with a dinner party with friends - Elizabeth who recently moved to TN even came! It was grand! and too boot he gave me a 12 passenger VAN! - WHITE! It is the greatest car in the world! I love it! I cannot understand the puzzled looks from my friends - more than 3 have said, "is that really your car?" And the greatest thing is . . . it is a little less than half way full!
I will post on our new addition Pilot this weekend -
I am so very thankful it is FRIDAY!!!!!
Blessings to everyone!
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