I just spent 20 minutes laughing hillariously up in my bedroom with two little boys. They jumped furiously on my bed, practicing all their little Kung Fu Panda moves, and I danced around it to a song about God being a God of second chances (from the Veggie Tales Pirates soundtrack). It is so sad that I need to admit right now that I don't know how long it's been since our last cracking-up-laughing, living-in-the-moment, doing-something-totally-out-of-(Mom's)-character episode like that. But LIFE has just been sooooo in the way!
Since August, we had a house on the market...one that 3 little kids lived in! We sold it and had a month to get ourselves out. We moved into a little bitty townhome for a few months, and this is just one piece of the puzzle. I know you all know what I'm talking about. The stuff of life has a way of getting in the way of the enjoyment of it!
Besides, I'm THE adult in our house. That's not a cut to my husband, he's just the "fun" guy. I'm the one who typically says things like, "That bed is NOT a trampoline, sir." I'm the one providing all the "sweet" reminders that everything has a home, and those shoes may not live in the middle of the living room. I'm the one who lives by the rules--things like "the kitchen has to be cleaned right after dinner."
You may be able to imagine that I struggle with the fun stuff at home. I'm really great at planning fun times out of the house or parties here, but I'm really bad making things carefree and super-fun at home. Because there's a list of rules in my head that we all "need" to follow. And nobody else seems to have this list installed up in their heads!
But the carefree and the laughter we had just now, it was priceless. Jace said, "Mom, I love when you dance with us!" Ryder restarted the song several times when it came to an end. It was a sweet moment, and I'm going to pray that they remember the fun times we had and forget all the reminders and rules. Or at least just that they remember the fun.
Now I need to go help quite a few toys, books, and even shoes find their way home.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Proper Introductions
Hello there, bloggy friend. I thought that maybe I should introduce myself before I start spilling my thoughts here. So, here goes:
I'm a girl from Michigan whose sun-seeking soul led her to make a home in North Carolina 11 years ago. I met Jesus at a young age, but I can't say I chased after Him. Back then, I lived the way I thought I should, but now, I am learning to walk with God every day. I'm also learning that everything I've been looking for has been right in front of me, in this relationship with my Savior. He IS the something better we all tend to look for in life!
For a decade, I've been Dan's wife and the last half of that, Mama to three little people--Jace, Ryder, and Skylar. I love my role as Mom, but it certainly has changed every piece of my life. Sometimes I detest the changes, and other times, I lose myself in the sheer joy of them. I still date my hubby and consider him a prize. I've been blessed!!!
I love order (but this is an understatement). I am unable to function without cleanliness and order, which works out real well with having three kids under five. I was made for my role of Home Manager, and organizing is truly FUN for me. I enjoy running and am trying to be fit, despite this sweet tooth I grew during one pregnancy or another. I am an introvert AND a people-person, and I love reading and writing at least as much as heading to the movies with friends. I love sunshine and hate winter. I may be somewhat obsessive-compulsive, and I may consider that to be one of my better traits. :)
There I am, in a few paragraphs. I'm not sure I covered the things that are most important, but let's just say this is a good place to start.
I'm a girl from Michigan whose sun-seeking soul led her to make a home in North Carolina 11 years ago. I met Jesus at a young age, but I can't say I chased after Him. Back then, I lived the way I thought I should, but now, I am learning to walk with God every day. I'm also learning that everything I've been looking for has been right in front of me, in this relationship with my Savior. He IS the something better we all tend to look for in life!
For a decade, I've been Dan's wife and the last half of that, Mama to three little people--Jace, Ryder, and Skylar. I love my role as Mom, but it certainly has changed every piece of my life. Sometimes I detest the changes, and other times, I lose myself in the sheer joy of them. I still date my hubby and consider him a prize. I've been blessed!!!
I love order (but this is an understatement). I am unable to function without cleanliness and order, which works out real well with having three kids under five. I was made for my role of Home Manager, and organizing is truly FUN for me. I enjoy running and am trying to be fit, despite this sweet tooth I grew during one pregnancy or another. I am an introvert AND a people-person, and I love reading and writing at least as much as heading to the movies with friends. I love sunshine and hate winter. I may be somewhat obsessive-compulsive, and I may consider that to be one of my better traits. :)
There I am, in a few paragraphs. I'm not sure I covered the things that are most important, but let's just say this is a good place to start.
Fear Of Blogging
Fear has always kept me from doing things I need to do--even things I want to do. And I've been afraid of this blog. Put my thoughts out there for anyone to see? No way! Keep silent. Stay comfortable.
But I was given a challenge to add some words to the ever-growing cyberspace. And then I heard a quiet voice deep down, telling me over and over again to go ahead. But I don't know when, or what, or how, I reasoned. I don't even know what I'd write about!
I knew the voice was just being unreasonable. And finally, I put my foot down. I will no longer think about blogging until I have a theme! You have to lay it out for me, tell me what to write about, and only then will I give it a place in my life.
I set down my pen, closed my notebook, and walked away, freed from blogging for sure. I read a book. I called a friend. I watched a movie. I focused on other things. But the little voice kept coming back, and this time, with a theme.
So here I am. My first blog post. I hope I'm here for reasons much bigger than myself. I hope I can be real and open no matter what topic comes up. I hope I will listen to the voice I've come to know is the Author of me. I hope you will come and be inspired and challenged and grow with me. Welcome!
But I was given a challenge to add some words to the ever-growing cyberspace. And then I heard a quiet voice deep down, telling me over and over again to go ahead. But I don't know when, or what, or how, I reasoned. I don't even know what I'd write about!
I knew the voice was just being unreasonable. And finally, I put my foot down. I will no longer think about blogging until I have a theme! You have to lay it out for me, tell me what to write about, and only then will I give it a place in my life.
I set down my pen, closed my notebook, and walked away, freed from blogging for sure. I read a book. I called a friend. I watched a movie. I focused on other things. But the little voice kept coming back, and this time, with a theme.
So here I am. My first blog post. I hope I'm here for reasons much bigger than myself. I hope I can be real and open no matter what topic comes up. I hope I will listen to the voice I've come to know is the Author of me. I hope you will come and be inspired and challenged and grow with me. Welcome!
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