A couple weeks ago, we went on a trip to Dauphin Island Alabama, with MY whole family. My parents, 2 brothers, sister in law, and my husband and 3 yr old. It has been a GOOD while since we were all together, probably around Christmas :) BUT, we were all in one house on an island. To say the least it was interesting. I did the typical wife/mother things and packed clothes for my family to take some pictures on the beach. I sure am glad I did because these are the only ones we have since Christmas and those weren't nice to me haha.
Of Course we don't have a great one of all 3 because we have a 3 yr old who refused to look at the camera so we had to improvise. But, I can't complain, some actually don't look awful.
E has grown so much this year. He didn't even have a plain white shirt that still fit.
Of course he had to show Giggy his "SHE-SHELL" and we talked about our "BIG OLE BELLIES"
E was throwing sand and got in trouble but then wouldn't smile for anymore pictures.
The look Hubby gets 90% of the time from me (of course he isn't even listening) haha. I'm pretty sure we have an engagement picture just like this too.
ME: "Hey bud, we are gonna go to the eye dr. to make sure your eyes are ok and you can see before you start to school" E: "(in shock) But mom, I don't need new eyes. I have good eyes so I don't need new ones because dese work good."
I got up early this morning, did my bible study and now feel so prepared for the day. I can't believe I let myself skip out on a quiet time most mornings. Everything runs so much smoother if I get some one on one time. Well, I got half way through my bible study before a little person ran around the corner and tackled me from behind.
I read about Esther today and I LOVE HER! She's probably my favorite woman in the Bible. I know I should say Mary is because she is Jesus's mom but I really like Esther (sorry not sorry). I was reminded that God will put me where I am supposed to be so I can fulfill HIS purpose. Not mine. So, even though I am stressed with changing jobs and may or may not be going to school this semester, it's so I can do something FOR HIM.
So, back to changing jobs. YES! I got a new job. HOoRAY!!!! I will be working a daytime job at a bank. WITH DAYTIME HOURS!!! <---- Can you see how excited I am that I will be sleeping the same time as everyone else in the house.
Praise the Lord for answering prayers!!
I may not be able to go to class this semester because I did not get all my papers turned in to be accepted into the Education program until a week before school starts, but with this job I was just planning on taking two classes anyway. I am actually not too bummed, I feel like this summer I have done nothing but work all night and go to school all day. My little boy is almost 4 and I have missed it. :( I need some time to just focus on him. Even though he will be starting to a 3-preK program just right up the road. I feel like he is so ready for it. Even if I cry the first couple of day ha.
Now, that I am on a non-vampire schedule I decided to sign up for a bible study that I haven't done in a while. It is called HELLOMORNINGS. It is super easy to sign up for and stay accountable because it is all on facebook and twitter. You sign up for a group by going to HelloMornings <---Clickhere.
You can read all about it and sign up right here. :) I love this because they email me my bible study so the whole group is doing the same book. I also signed up in the Women in Education class. I figured since I am studying to be a teacher and I am in actual school that qualifies me for both aspects of that group. HA!
ANYWAY, Hope you have a fantastic week! I have one more final and two papers to write before Wed. Pray for me as I finally finish this semester.
OK.. this is my first time linking up to this fun post from a lovely Mrs. Freeman at Chatting at the Sky. But, I have a few friends who have done this so I thought why not, I can think of 12 things I learned. Boy, I didn't know how difficult it was going to be to just have time to sit here and think, much less type up all these thoughts roaming in my head. But, I will try.
Here we go...
1. I am no good at waiting. I have no patience. I have to have things in order and when my order is messed up I FREAK OUT. I have a routine, don't mess it up! I can not wait for the outcome of an event if I haven't thought out all the possible outcomes and prepared myself for each and every one of them. It stresses me out to just sit and wait... in no mans land for information, news, or anything.
Which brings me to number two...
2. I have severe anxiety. HA I guess I didn't just learn this. I have known about it a while I just do not like to admit it. HERE I AM, admitting it. I had 2 panic attacks this month :/. I have had a hard time with school this summer because of a very difficult class, in which I had to stand up and give a presentation. Last time, I gave a presentation I threw up. I actually made it through this one but I stuttered, turned red, and had to just read it straight from paper. I'm pretty sure I didn't even look up. This scares me as an Education major. I have decided I will do this everyday of my adult life! WHAT have I been thinking?!? But, I do want it so I will do it :) (look at me motivating myself ) It helped to turn to my bible and find some things like this amazing bible verse Phillipians 4: 6-8.
Also I heard a song on the radio. It says, "Hold me now. Till the fear is leaving. I am barely breathing" I know it's kind of depressing to some people but I sing this a lot when I am freaking out/ hyperventilating/ scared. and I feel better. It helps me remember that God is right there with me ALWAYS. He knows exactly how I am feeling and is probably sitting there laughing like... "why are you scared? I know exactly what is going to happen and it isn't going to be bad. Im right here holding your hand"
3. ANYWAY, on to a less depressing realization. :) It's hard work to lose weight. I spent the last month using Advocare. I definitely fell off the wagon MULTIPLE times. But, all together I lost weight 11 lbs.but, I gained back 5 lbs because of #4 but I would take that any day. :) I just can't seem to get into the habit of exercising because my schedule is RIDICULOUS.
4. I learned I can do anything I actually decide that I want to do it. I HAVE OFFICIALLY QUIT SMOKING. Not very many people know I was a smoker. Well, I am here to announce I was a pack a day smoker since I was 18. I have quit MANY times before and started back. I WILL NOT START AGAIN! It has been over a month and I couldn't be happier, yes everyday struggle but I want to do it so I will. :)
5. Potty training is not just a week long thing. I don't know about other people but for us, we have been potty training for almost a whole year. E has finally gotten the hang of #1 and some days #2. I don't know when I will feel comfortable taking him out of the house in big boy pants but in the house we wear big boy pants. HOORAY!
6. I am not a very avid blogger. HA! I haven't written a blog post in a while. BUT, as an excuse I am very busy taking summer classes and working.
7. I have a love/hate relationship with my job. Don't we all! I love being able to run around and talk to so many people but it is hard work and late nights for very little money.
8. E will start to preschool in 12 days. ---<PARTY DANCE>---
I am so nervous, excited, sad, and all other emotions someone feels when their only baby starts to go to school. BUT, at the same time. I want him to learn and grow and make us some friends (notice how I said us!)
9. I love to sew! I realize this is a lost art form for most people and I am proud to say I know how to sew NOT well, but I can hem my own pants and can make E some! I hope to move up to making some skirts and dresses for me. BUT, until I find the time....
10. I learned I want another child. No, we can't afford to have another one but that doesn't mean I don't long to have another one. E is not a baby anymore and I feel the need to just hold one/have one ALL the time. It hurts my feelings and to say the least I'm super jealous that all my friends are having kids and we aren't. Yet again, I realize I have to wait (something I at terrible at) and just trust God!
11. Adam West does voices ALOT! This guy is in almost every animated film! He is in Family Guy, Jake and The Neverland Pirates, Kim Possible, The Simpsons, Chicken Little, and is even on a movie we are watching now, Meet the Robinsons. Of course he was the original Batman! So if, there is a Batman cartoon he is the voice of Batman. UNBELIEVABLE! This guy has been acting since 1966. And his voice is so distinguishable. haha
FINALLY, 12!! I learned that I can actually think of 12 things that I learned this month. :) GO ME!
Hope you enjoyed!
Just so you know, #HELLOMORNINGS is starting up a new Fall bible study! Sign up is August 5th. It is a community based Online quiet time. Super Easy and free! I love to try it every year SO... tell your friends and sign up!
I am so nervous, excited, sad, and all other emotions someone feels when their only baby starts to go to school. BUT, at the same time. I want him to learn and grow and make us some friends (notice how I said us!)
