Checking In

Just wanted to stop by (Shelly)... since I have failed at my attempt to blog everyday :)

1. Regarding Saturday's post...
I talked with Sam & Brooke and informed them that they must always remain friends. I think they got the memo...

I have also decided that none of my daughters are allowed to date my friends awesome boys unless they are in college and getting closer to a "real" relationship.
(thank goodness the boy bug hasn't hit yet)

2. I am working ALL week. Another failed attempt to say no. That will make 3 weeks and 2 days worked out of the last 4 weeks. My hubby (who thinks I am the best SAHM ever) would like me to say NO so that I can be the one raising our precious little boy... me too. Please help me practice NO.

3. Lot's of little things this past week were getting me slightly discouraged...(working every day doesn't help... because my life quickly spirals out of control) I know that it is Satan's attempt to drag me into a world of self absorption... self doubt... and away from God. Even though I know this sometimes it is hard to fight back. One of the hardest things for me is when I "feel" that people unfairly attack my husband, myself, or my kids. When this happens I have to remind myself that people who say things are entitled to their own opinions and that they don't know me, my hubs, or my kids... or they wouldn't say unkind things.

But sometimes it hurts... know what I mean?
That old jingle "Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me"

Whatever. I don't believe it. I am a believer that it does hurt... but we have to pick up and move on.

4. Last night something wonderful happened to remind me that God is there... and He hears my worries and struggling heart... even if it is a small seemingly insignificant thing.

A parent came up to my hubby.... and said "Thank you. For the last number of years I have taken you for granted... didn't appreciate all the work you do & have done. But I realize now how wrong that was and I won't take it for granted again..." and it went on and on. :) My heart thanks this person... If you are a teacher or pastor you know that it is always the negative NEVER the positive. My hubby loves each kid at our school, prays over them, teaches them, and tries to be the best example he can be. I appreciate him for being a man of God who stands up for what he believes... and also for how he leads our family.

Anyway, enough rambling...
Today I get too
1. Teach 24 3/4 graders... and give them lots of ITBS tests.
2. Enjoy the sunshine out the window...
3. Watch my biggest girl play soccer.
4. Cozy with my man on the couch tonight.
5. Go through 4 Tuesday folders when I get home...

What are you doing today?