Well, the trip to the mountains fell through the cracks, so to speak. The other two families are experiencing enough sickness that the prospect of being outdoors (in the wind) all that time was not appealing. So instead, we are going to eat lunch together today. Later I am going to pick up the teenager-helpers I mentioned and take the boys to a big park to play. It doesn't bother me at all.
Changing plans doesn't bother me as much as it used to several years ago. Having kids, and especially kids with special needs, has made me very flexible. And that's a very good thing, believe me. Like having to change an article of clothing because a diaper leaks onto it (which I just did). Like trying to potty-train a six-year-old only to discover that he doesn't have the necessary bodily awareness/control yet. Like going to a graduation or wedding ceremony knowing that we may have to take turns taking the kids out, so that neither one of us will actually get to see the whole thing. And with the option of one of us taking the kids home while the other one stays for the reception. Yep, we are flexible
But I so much like having a plan in place, even if I'm prepared with an option B or C. One of the areas I've always struggled with in my relationship with God is in waiting for Him to reveal His plan. I know He has a plan. But I want to see it all laid out; not this one-step-at-a-time thing that requires so much faith. So what often happens is I have my plan in mind, and then God comes along and works something different and changes my plan.
I know it would be better if I waited on Him in the first place, and sometimes I do. But sometimes I don't. And sometimes it's hard to let go of those plans you made. I mean, you even have an option B, right? But God comes in with something copmletely different. The beauty, though, is that He always gives the grace and strength to help you through the plan He has laid out. Even if all you see is the one step ahead of you that has to be done first.
3.15.2011
3.14.2011
Spring Break
...is not a break for moms!
I can't let everyone sleep in (though I would like too, since we lost an hour this weekend) because then our schedules would get really off, and next week would be horrible.
Today, we are staying at home and just chilling. Mainly because it's cool and rainy outside, so our choices are limited. I'm hoping to get some laundry done, finish preparing for Bible Study tomorrow night, and keep us all from going stir-crazy.
Tomorrow, we are venturing to the mountains (that are really just hills) with two other moms and their kids. Three moms and eight kids....yes. I'm planning to take along a teenage helper or two, to help keep track of my boys, so we don't have a repeat of what happened in CO last year. Then I have to be back in town and ready to lead Bible Study in the evening.
The next day we are going to the local zoo, meeting up with my folks and my sister and her kids. I don't have definite plans for the rest of the week, but it's supposed to be nice, so we'll probably be visiting parks, playing in the back yard, etc.
Somewhere in there I need to finish plans for a party that takes place in five days!
No, I don't think this will be a relaxing week.
I can't let everyone sleep in (though I would like too, since we lost an hour this weekend) because then our schedules would get really off, and next week would be horrible.
Today, we are staying at home and just chilling. Mainly because it's cool and rainy outside, so our choices are limited. I'm hoping to get some laundry done, finish preparing for Bible Study tomorrow night, and keep us all from going stir-crazy.
Tomorrow, we are venturing to the mountains (that are really just hills) with two other moms and their kids. Three moms and eight kids....yes. I'm planning to take along a teenage helper or two, to help keep track of my boys, so we don't have a repeat of what happened in CO last year. Then I have to be back in town and ready to lead Bible Study in the evening.
The next day we are going to the local zoo, meeting up with my folks and my sister and her kids. I don't have definite plans for the rest of the week, but it's supposed to be nice, so we'll probably be visiting parks, playing in the back yard, etc.
Somewhere in there I need to finish plans for a party that takes place in five days!
No, I don't think this will be a relaxing week.
11.10.2010
Good morning
I was just thinking the other day of how thankful I am that one of my boys is a morning person. Sounds crazy, right? No, I am not a morning person myself. But the fact that my 4-year-old starts the day with a smile and lots of energy actually makes my mornings a little easier. It puts a smile on my face when he walks, or sometimes runs, into the kitchen (dragging his blanket) and tries to see what I'm fixing or pulls me over to sit on the sofa with him. I love hearing his cheerful voice in the mornings, even if I can't recognize any words in the babble.
No, I don't like waking at 6 in the morning and forcing myself out of bed to fix breakfast and make lunches. But having someone in the house who greets the day with joy certainly sweetens my own day.
10.29.2010
End of October
Wow. Life happens and time passes so quickly. I can't believe November is almost here.
The boys are both doing well in school so far. PJ5 finally has a permanent teacher for his class, so he'll have some new things to get used to over the next few weeks. We got to meet her last night, and I really like her. (Hopefully, he will too!)
Four days until election. I can't wait to see what happens! Really, I think it's exciting that the people of this country have the opportunity to change the course of events in government. It is both a privilege and a responsibility. I wish more people saw it that way.
Some friends of ours are holding a black kitten for me. It's old enough for me to take it now, but I keep hesitating to go get it. I'm gone from the house often enough that I'm afraid it might get lonely. There's a second kitten that hasn't been taken by anyone yet, but hubby says "Only one cat!" Maybe I'm hesitating because deep down I don't want to get attached and then lose another pet. Hmm.
We are getting close to the holiday season, so I expect our schedule to be full soon.
The boys are both doing well in school so far. PJ5 finally has a permanent teacher for his class, so he'll have some new things to get used to over the next few weeks. We got to meet her last night, and I really like her. (Hopefully, he will too!)
Four days until election. I can't wait to see what happens! Really, I think it's exciting that the people of this country have the opportunity to change the course of events in government. It is both a privilege and a responsibility. I wish more people saw it that way.
Some friends of ours are holding a black kitten for me. It's old enough for me to take it now, but I keep hesitating to go get it. I'm gone from the house often enough that I'm afraid it might get lonely. There's a second kitten that hasn't been taken by anyone yet, but hubby says "Only one cat!" Maybe I'm hesitating because deep down I don't want to get attached and then lose another pet. Hmm.
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