Little Drummer Boy

Last night we had the school's annual Christmas program. My son was chosen as the little drummer boy for their classes program. He had a small solo and lines, and did so good. I'm guessing he got that from me, because I loved theater when I was younger. I am so proud of my boy!!

Thankful Thursday

On the last Thursday in November I am thankful for....

Coffee with sweet Italian Cream Creamer...yummmmmm...

A warm home during cold nights and frosty mornings...

Children's choir on Wednesday nights...what a blessing!

Our crazy calico cat who's been with Damon and I since we first started dating, and she sits with me every morning while I do homework...

Laundry to do which means we have clothes to wear..

Dishes in the dishwasher to unload which means we ate last night...

A husband who can fix nearly anything around the house...and he sews too!!

A job to go to where I can see my kids during the day and work with great people...

Two kids who definitely keep me on my toes!

Friends who keep me laughing...

Thank you Lord for all these blessings and more you have given us.

Pulling Hair...Prayers Lord

I am pulling my hair out...

Not literally, but I'm sure others can relate to the days when you feel like you are spinning in circles, and nothing is getting accomplished. If I work on housework, I miss watching a movie and snuggling with my kiddos, if I work on homework to finish my degree, I can't do housework, if I stay late at work, that means I'm missing time at home,  it sometimes feels like I have to be up at 4am just to get everything accomplished in one day. Just when I think I am getting ahead at work, something else comes up sending me further behind.

I know I'm a little stressed with my masters degree being done in two weeks, so I'm trying to finish final projects and finals and I just want to be done. Then it's getting to be the busy season of holiday parties, school functions, Christmas plays, presents, and all the rushing that goes with it.

Dear Lord, please help me to keep my head these next few weeks. Help me to prioritize and manage my time wisely. I don't want to be satisfied with mediocrity. Empower me to do superior work and bring glory to your name. Help me to find fulfillment in the tasks you placed before me. Help me to become a Proverbs 31 woman who is a woman of excellence, integrity, and God inspired ideas.

Happy Birthday!!

Eight years ago today I was already in labor with a little boy. He arrived among much difficulty and during a thunderstorm. That has been the only trouble out of our sweet, loving boy. He is a great big brother and I can't wait to see how God uses him in the future.

Happy Birthday Landon!!!