I'm always blown away by the way the heavenly father knows exactly what we need before we even say it.
Tonight was no exception.
Time with my husband has been rare this week. He had a meeting on Monday evening, making it after 10 PM before getting home. On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, he had to be at his "day job" to work the graduation ceremony, he walked in the door as I was putting Addison and Finn to bed each night. On Thursday evening, Addison had an orthodontist appointment in the city, so the kids and I walked into our home late. Sitting down together for dinner is a big deal in our family, but this week it was non existent.
This week our conversations have been short lived and by the end of the week we were communicating by a few short (almost snappy) text messages. I would even place a post it note on his phone of reminders for the day. This week wasn't a week that I would look back to say that we were "happily married". It was more like "survival of the fittest."
Sometimes on Friday evenings, we put the kids to bed (somewhat earlier) to enjoy a date in our home of a dessert and a movie without cartoon characters. Sometimes those small little dates end up with us slow dancing in the living room. Other times, we fall asleep on the couch. Sometimes, I make a good dessert, sometimes I pick up a dessert in the city on the way home. Hiding it from Addison and Finn is the tricky part.
Today, God provided a sweet friend who provided our dessert...and a delicious one at that.
Tonight, we sat at the bar in our kitchen tasting the delicousness of different cheesecake while sharing a glass of milk. We laughed and talked, and all was well in the world again and the stress of this week was long gone.
Being that we are working parents, we seldom have dates out on the town. Honestly, I'm not sure that it is something that I would like each week. We have such few moments as a family as it is. I read once that before your child turns 18 years of age, that you have fewer than 1,000 Saturdays together. Not that I'm opposed to having a date night on the town every once in a while, but I like being able to have the best of both worlds as well...even if I'm on a date in my kitchen in my yoga pants!
Friday, May 13, 2016
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Happy Mother's Day!!
Happy Mother's Day!!
My day was blessed spending time with the two pairs of feet that call me mom! I also loved helping with the preschool department at church today!
All mom's are special, and I think that being a mom is the most challenging and rewarding job on the planet!
In honor of mom's everywhere...I dedicate this song to you! I only wish that I could have found a video of better quality!
Happy Mother's Day!
She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future.
Proverbs 31:25
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
33
Today I turned 33.... which is bitter sweet! I am thankful that I own my home, am married to an awesome man and have 2 awesome kids & that I still haven't owned a mini van (no offense to you other mini van owners, it is just that I have always said that I wouldn't own one & I'm quite proud that I still haven't succombed to the mini van club)! However, being an adult isn't all that it's cracked up to be. I have a love hate relationship with going to work and paying bills.
In honor of being 33, I wanted to share 33 things that I am thankful for:
1. Jesus for loving me, saving my soul and for being my everything.
2. My husband-- Spunky puts up with A LOT of drama from me. Thankfully, he's always encouraging me to give my problems to Jesus.
3. My kids--I am so thankful that you are both so awesome! You always show love to others and you are (usually) very well behaved and compassionate to those around you. God blessed me with awesome kids!
4. My parents-- Where would I be without your love, support and the fact that you baby sit my children throughout the week? You're awesome and I hope that I'm half a good of a grandparent that you are.
5. My church-- Wow!! I've never enjoyed going to church as much as I do now. I don't feel obligated to go to church, I just want to!! Love everything about my church!
6. My Work people-- We have been together for almost 12 years...wow!!
7. My sister and her family-- Seeing you guys always makes me smile!
8. Coffee-- Thank you for keeping me energized all day long!
9. Vera Bradley-- Thank you for making cute quilted purses that I enjoy carrying. Thank you even more for the outlet store conviently located near my office!
10. Mountain Dew-- Oh how I love drinking you each day, you bring a smile to my face!
11. Angie Smith-- I have loved studying Seamless!! Thank you for always being a willing servant to share your story!
12. My coffee girls-- I am so thankful to have you in my life!
13. Dollywood and Dollywood Splash Country-- What can I say, we've been together for a long time and thanks for always being there for us for a fun family day!
14. Pinterest-- Thanks for always providing creative inspirations, recipes and new haircuts!
15. TBS & Nick at Nite--Thanks for keeping the Friends re runs on tv.
16. Tim Hawkins-- Thanks for always being willing to be funny and for always having videos readily available on you tube! You can make a bad day turn good.
17. 106.9 Radio station-- Thanks for encouraging me each morning on my daily commute and for my daily "kick in the butt" with Beth Moore.
18. Michaels--Thanks for the free classes and always having that glorious 40% off coupon.
19. Old Navy--Cute cheap clothes...need I say more?
20. Banana Republic Outlet-- Adorable church clothes (and you always have great coupons).
21. Retailmenot.com -- Thanks for providing great coupons to this cheap skate!
22. Lysa Turkurst and Proverbs 31 Ministries-- Thank you for bringing me closer to Jesus through your encouraging devotionals.
23. Nathan's Hot Dogs-- Hot dogs are my favorite and yours are the best!
24. Aldi-- Cheapest most fun grocery store ever!
25. The Cast of My Big Fat Greek Wedding-- Thanks for making a sequel to my favorite movie, can't wait to see it!
26. Apple -- Because facetiming is the best
27. VW-- Because I've never had a car that's so much fun to drive!
28. Ulta-- Make up and nail polish galore and great coupons too!
29. Really good mexican resturants-- My favorite!
30. My neighbor Ms. C-- I'm so glad that someone else doesn't want to grow up either!
31. My small groups-- Thanks for listening and encouraging me!
32. Pandora-- Always playing encouraging music in my home!
33. Those friends that I can randomly text throughout the day and understand me and that quickly respond.
In honor of being 33, I wanted to share 33 things that I am thankful for:
1. Jesus for loving me, saving my soul and for being my everything.
2. My husband-- Spunky puts up with A LOT of drama from me. Thankfully, he's always encouraging me to give my problems to Jesus.
3. My kids--I am so thankful that you are both so awesome! You always show love to others and you are (usually) very well behaved and compassionate to those around you. God blessed me with awesome kids!
4. My parents-- Where would I be without your love, support and the fact that you baby sit my children throughout the week? You're awesome and I hope that I'm half a good of a grandparent that you are.
5. My church-- Wow!! I've never enjoyed going to church as much as I do now. I don't feel obligated to go to church, I just want to!! Love everything about my church!
6. My Work people-- We have been together for almost 12 years...wow!!
7. My sister and her family-- Seeing you guys always makes me smile!
8. Coffee-- Thank you for keeping me energized all day long!
9. Vera Bradley-- Thank you for making cute quilted purses that I enjoy carrying. Thank you even more for the outlet store conviently located near my office!
10. Mountain Dew-- Oh how I love drinking you each day, you bring a smile to my face!
11. Angie Smith-- I have loved studying Seamless!! Thank you for always being a willing servant to share your story!
12. My coffee girls-- I am so thankful to have you in my life!
13. Dollywood and Dollywood Splash Country-- What can I say, we've been together for a long time and thanks for always being there for us for a fun family day!
14. Pinterest-- Thanks for always providing creative inspirations, recipes and new haircuts!
15. TBS & Nick at Nite--Thanks for keeping the Friends re runs on tv.
16. Tim Hawkins-- Thanks for always being willing to be funny and for always having videos readily available on you tube! You can make a bad day turn good.
17. 106.9 Radio station-- Thanks for encouraging me each morning on my daily commute and for my daily "kick in the butt" with Beth Moore.
18. Michaels--Thanks for the free classes and always having that glorious 40% off coupon.
19. Old Navy--Cute cheap clothes...need I say more?
20. Banana Republic Outlet-- Adorable church clothes (and you always have great coupons).
21. Retailmenot.com -- Thanks for providing great coupons to this cheap skate!
22. Lysa Turkurst and Proverbs 31 Ministries-- Thank you for bringing me closer to Jesus through your encouraging devotionals.
23. Nathan's Hot Dogs-- Hot dogs are my favorite and yours are the best!
24. Aldi-- Cheapest most fun grocery store ever!
25. The Cast of My Big Fat Greek Wedding-- Thanks for making a sequel to my favorite movie, can't wait to see it!
26. Apple -- Because facetiming is the best
27. VW-- Because I've never had a car that's so much fun to drive!
28. Ulta-- Make up and nail polish galore and great coupons too!
29. Really good mexican resturants-- My favorite!
30. My neighbor Ms. C-- I'm so glad that someone else doesn't want to grow up either!
31. My small groups-- Thanks for listening and encouraging me!
32. Pandora-- Always playing encouraging music in my home!
33. Those friends that I can randomly text throughout the day and understand me and that quickly respond.
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Weekend Recap...Early Birthday Shennanigans & Kool Aid Pie
Loved this weekend!!
It's a rare treat that my husband and I get to go on a date by ourselves & continue on to a night at home without the 2 pairs of little feet. A Sunday without having to get Finn ready for church...bliss (he hates getting dressed in church clothes and always throws a tantrum)! However, I missed them, we constantly talked about them during dinner!!
My Birthday is on Tuesday & I desperately needed new clothes. My clothes from last summer were 3 sizes bigger than I am currently wearing, so Spunky and I went to the new outlet mall to shop. Spunky told me that I had one rule to follow: Do not buy anything for the kids! Both of our children have plenty of clothes & Spunky was tired of seeing my shorts folded over the top!
Woo hoo for Gap outlet!!! I bought SO much stuff for less than $70 (even a dress for $12)!! Needless to say that I was soo happy! At the end of my shopping spree I ended up with 2 pairs of shorts, 2 shirts, 1 pair of shoes and a dress!
After shopping we went to eat Japanese food. We opted for a regular table instead of the cooking table so that we could talk and enjoy our food without the company of strangers. I had big intentions of visiting Marble Slab for ice cream after dinner, but I was too full.
So we went home and I made 2 desserts for church. I wanted to make a different dessert instead of the ones that I had made for our last functions, but I did not have as much Pinterest time this week and so, I had to bring repeat desserts...which were good, but I was still disappointed. I made a strawberry shortcake trifle. I'm getting tired of taking trifles to church because each time I make one, Spunky says "did you put beef in the trifle" (if you don't watch Friends, you probably wouldn't understand that, so i'm sorry). I also made a Kool aid pie, which I love, but i'm pretty sure that my family were the only ones to eat...so I need to branch out. If you have good dessert recipes...please send them my way!!!
Church was awesome as always!! However, a lot of the volunteers for children's ministry were out of town or sick this week, so I volunteered to teach both services for the elementary school children. I was really really nervous about doing. Especially since we learned that our big kids room was being used for the church lunch after church and I was going to have to teach out of two classrooms off to the side. When I originally heard this, I immediately looked at the forecast and saw that there was a big chance of rain during church, so I was disappointed that I wouldn't even be able to go outside. However, I immediately prayed for sunshine and I was happy that my prayers were answered and it was super sunny!! I was worried about keeping all of the children (especially since the ones that stay for both services) entertained for 3 hours, but it went really well!! All of the kids are awesome and I switched the lesson up a bit.
After church on Sunday, I had my usual Sunday afternoon nap! I'm never sure what to say when people say that they don't take naps. I have always said that I'm a grump if I don't get my nap on Sunday! My family (kids included) are typically at church for 3-4 hours on Sunday's, so we all usually take a nap (kids included)! Today's nap was especially awesome because I got to sleep with the windows open with a warm breeze blowing over me as I slept. Fabulous!!
Thankfully this evening I was able to get a lot of things accomplished for this week. Hoping that this week is smooth sailing!
And just because I think that Kool Aid pie is easy and delicious....I wanted to pass the recipe along to you!
It's a rare treat that my husband and I get to go on a date by ourselves & continue on to a night at home without the 2 pairs of little feet. A Sunday without having to get Finn ready for church...bliss (he hates getting dressed in church clothes and always throws a tantrum)! However, I missed them, we constantly talked about them during dinner!!
My Birthday is on Tuesday & I desperately needed new clothes. My clothes from last summer were 3 sizes bigger than I am currently wearing, so Spunky and I went to the new outlet mall to shop. Spunky told me that I had one rule to follow: Do not buy anything for the kids! Both of our children have plenty of clothes & Spunky was tired of seeing my shorts folded over the top!
Woo hoo for Gap outlet!!! I bought SO much stuff for less than $70 (even a dress for $12)!! Needless to say that I was soo happy! At the end of my shopping spree I ended up with 2 pairs of shorts, 2 shirts, 1 pair of shoes and a dress!
After shopping we went to eat Japanese food. We opted for a regular table instead of the cooking table so that we could talk and enjoy our food without the company of strangers. I had big intentions of visiting Marble Slab for ice cream after dinner, but I was too full.
So we went home and I made 2 desserts for church. I wanted to make a different dessert instead of the ones that I had made for our last functions, but I did not have as much Pinterest time this week and so, I had to bring repeat desserts...which were good, but I was still disappointed. I made a strawberry shortcake trifle. I'm getting tired of taking trifles to church because each time I make one, Spunky says "did you put beef in the trifle" (if you don't watch Friends, you probably wouldn't understand that, so i'm sorry). I also made a Kool aid pie, which I love, but i'm pretty sure that my family were the only ones to eat...so I need to branch out. If you have good dessert recipes...please send them my way!!!
Church was awesome as always!! However, a lot of the volunteers for children's ministry were out of town or sick this week, so I volunteered to teach both services for the elementary school children. I was really really nervous about doing. Especially since we learned that our big kids room was being used for the church lunch after church and I was going to have to teach out of two classrooms off to the side. When I originally heard this, I immediately looked at the forecast and saw that there was a big chance of rain during church, so I was disappointed that I wouldn't even be able to go outside. However, I immediately prayed for sunshine and I was happy that my prayers were answered and it was super sunny!! I was worried about keeping all of the children (especially since the ones that stay for both services) entertained for 3 hours, but it went really well!! All of the kids are awesome and I switched the lesson up a bit.
After church on Sunday, I had my usual Sunday afternoon nap! I'm never sure what to say when people say that they don't take naps. I have always said that I'm a grump if I don't get my nap on Sunday! My family (kids included) are typically at church for 3-4 hours on Sunday's, so we all usually take a nap (kids included)! Today's nap was especially awesome because I got to sleep with the windows open with a warm breeze blowing over me as I slept. Fabulous!!
Thankfully this evening I was able to get a lot of things accomplished for this week. Hoping that this week is smooth sailing!
And just because I think that Kool Aid pie is easy and delicious....I wanted to pass the recipe along to you!
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