Or, what I have been up to, therefore the reason I have not posted anything on the blog lately!
(WOW a run-on sentence, I will have to work on my grammar! )
I made the goal to spend less time on the Internet. I had programmed the computer to turn on automatically, and then I have been leaving it on all day, thus sucking me into research and reading of blogs, in and out of my daily schedule... and ending up with the majority of my day sitting at the computer.
I have turned over a new leaf. I have spent 21 days away from the computer, only stopping in to answer emails and occasionally print off needed school pages.
I feel like a new woman!
I have gotten SO much accomplished. I feel like I have broken the shackles of addiction. Of course I have to keep up on it, and I plan to stay away from the 'puter until after school work is done with all the kids. For us this means I do not get on the computer until after lunch. (when each of the kids are reading and doing individual projects, and my teacher portion is done)
SO here is the schedule:
Wake between 6 - 6:30
Breakfast & get 2 kids off to tutoring. (Thanks Cindy!!)
Tutor 2 kids in phonics & reading and two kids in advanced studies.
Zeke or Rubi attend a co-op Kindergarten class at C's (9-11)
breaking for exercise and then prepare lunch.
Clean up form lunch and read to the kids aloud from 'classic' lit.
get kids off to personal study time and then attend to household chores.
Computer turns on around 1 p.m. print off lesson worksheets needed & blog.
Check emails and respond.
Turn off computer no later than 3.
I have allot of projects going on right now, and I have created a whole new outlook for my life, I have found opportunities for my kids to serve in the community, and I have found incentives I can afford to offer for thier good behavior.
With deadlines & schedules we have more reason to kick it into gear and get our work done. Quickly & daily!
Yeah for a new school year!!!
Yeah for the inspiration to swap kids & cooperate with other parents to help our kids.
I love having them hole with me, and I especially love being able to feel a sense of accomplishment at the end of the day.
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Enquiring minds want to know?.....
OK, no one has really said they want to know, but I have decided to share some of the pictures of our house. You know how rare it is clean enough to take a picture, and the rarity compounds when the mom has the energy to documents such cleanliness after cleaning the house... well here goes.
Monday, August 17, 2009
OK, I am playing catch up! (forgive the randomness of my writings)
For the past 3 weeks I have been digging.
Digging deep into the wells of my soul to come up with the energy to "Do what is Right" (and I will let the consequence follow.)
It has been tough, postpartum hits for me well after the 6 week mark, it hits when all seems to be peachy, and my life is rolling along. I get smashed by the inferior thoughts and the guilt of not doing it all. (or not doing any of it really) Then I step into the role of "Hating My Life" I hate every breath I take, and I long for it to be over. (Endure to End... BLECH!)
So I start speaking about it, mostly because I am a vocal person, and I need ideas on how to dig myself out of the pit. (The pit of despair)
I spoke with some of my mentors, some women whom I admire greatly:
Cindy Galbraith gave me a WONDERFUL pep talk, and included a letter she wrote to HER daughters for Mother's Day. I cherished her insight. and i took her advice. I have spent time EVERY DAY filling my cup, reading form the scriptures and listening to uplifting songs & words. I have forced myself to exercise, albeit not regularly enough to get the weight loss benefits. BUT It is a step!
I love Cindy, she has helped me in more ways than she can imagine. What an amazing woman.
Then came long Lia, she is the only person who without even trying can get me to smile & laugh, when I have spent ALL Day in frustration and being so completely overwhelmed with my life I was knocked to my knees, for the 5th time in the day I had something break, fall or crash at my feet, and I was fed up! So i bowed to my knees, and as my head was about to hit the floor (a-la-Prayer rug style) I saw Lia;s handwriting peep out from behind the babies (now broken) changing table. I reached for the envelope (That had been delivered in JUNE and lost) and ripped open the package. two pages, a mere 40 words, and I was so lifted, I felt loved, appreciated, and I felt like the Lord was giving me a little nudge to forgive myself.
Thank you Lia, you have NO IDEA how needed that was, especially right then, I am actually glad that I did not get it in June, cause I needed it more when I found it. It was such an answer to prayer! I used the stuff inside to celebrate my Birthday.
Now yesterday, Sunday, I had a prayer in my heart all month to know how to handle school for the year. I knew (by praying and studying) that I was to Home school the kids for the 5th year. But I was NOT happy about it! The week prior to this, My good friend Erin R. gave a talk in sacrament on the Tender Mercies of the Lord. she shared how she had gotten an answer to prayers as well. I followed her lead and made the sacrifice (financial sacrifice) to attend the Temple with the youth group.
Then Sunday, as I mentioned, I was still pondering the solutions for school, I was able to square away the details on Abi & Gracie's schooling, however Madison was still a bit unsure.
In walks Susan.
Susan speaks with the Lord, she listens to his words, and she will move mountains to obey his council.
She approached me yesterday saying that in her prayers for me (she being one of the people I had shared my plight with depression with)
She was led to offer her services in helping me with my needs in Home schooling. She is a scholar of schooling, she has AMAZING boys, (the only 2 of her 7 kids I have met) they are amazing students that she has helped shape and design a program for thier success. I am humbled at the offer . I am so thrilled to have so much support!
I am dumbfounded that each and every one of my needs were met.
Tender Mercies of the Lord.
I am feeling his hand in my life again, and this lifts the depression, significantly.
the last thing we have been pryaing 3 years for is a local Job for Wes.
He is NOT eligible for the Trooper selection, possibly due to the writings here on my blog. Who knows. Nobody enjoys rejection, however I am relieved to know he will not be a Trooper for the State of Missouri.
So now in earnest we are praying for a job, in the salary range we need to support the growing family of ours and with the benefit of being close to home. I know it too will happen, as the Lord has given me all the answers to the issues we have been dealing with so far. I know he will lead us to the next step.
I love my friends, I appreciate all they do for me.
I especially Love the hand of the Lord in my life.
I appreciate HIS love, Mercy & forgiveness.
I also cant WAIT for my mom to visit. She will be here in 10 days!!!!
Digging deep into the wells of my soul to come up with the energy to "Do what is Right" (and I will let the consequence follow.)
It has been tough, postpartum hits for me well after the 6 week mark, it hits when all seems to be peachy, and my life is rolling along. I get smashed by the inferior thoughts and the guilt of not doing it all. (or not doing any of it really) Then I step into the role of "Hating My Life" I hate every breath I take, and I long for it to be over. (Endure to End... BLECH!)
So I start speaking about it, mostly because I am a vocal person, and I need ideas on how to dig myself out of the pit. (The pit of despair)
I spoke with some of my mentors, some women whom I admire greatly:
Cindy Galbraith gave me a WONDERFUL pep talk, and included a letter she wrote to HER daughters for Mother's Day. I cherished her insight. and i took her advice. I have spent time EVERY DAY filling my cup, reading form the scriptures and listening to uplifting songs & words. I have forced myself to exercise, albeit not regularly enough to get the weight loss benefits. BUT It is a step!
I love Cindy, she has helped me in more ways than she can imagine. What an amazing woman.
Then came long Lia, she is the only person who without even trying can get me to smile & laugh, when I have spent ALL Day in frustration and being so completely overwhelmed with my life I was knocked to my knees, for the 5th time in the day I had something break, fall or crash at my feet, and I was fed up! So i bowed to my knees, and as my head was about to hit the floor (a-la-Prayer rug style) I saw Lia;s handwriting peep out from behind the babies (now broken) changing table. I reached for the envelope (That had been delivered in JUNE and lost) and ripped open the package. two pages, a mere 40 words, and I was so lifted, I felt loved, appreciated, and I felt like the Lord was giving me a little nudge to forgive myself.
Thank you Lia, you have NO IDEA how needed that was, especially right then, I am actually glad that I did not get it in June, cause I needed it more when I found it. It was such an answer to prayer! I used the stuff inside to celebrate my Birthday.
Now yesterday, Sunday, I had a prayer in my heart all month to know how to handle school for the year. I knew (by praying and studying) that I was to Home school the kids for the 5th year. But I was NOT happy about it! The week prior to this, My good friend Erin R. gave a talk in sacrament on the Tender Mercies of the Lord. she shared how she had gotten an answer to prayers as well. I followed her lead and made the sacrifice (financial sacrifice) to attend the Temple with the youth group.
Then Sunday, as I mentioned, I was still pondering the solutions for school, I was able to square away the details on Abi & Gracie's schooling, however Madison was still a bit unsure.
In walks Susan.
Susan speaks with the Lord, she listens to his words, and she will move mountains to obey his council.
She approached me yesterday saying that in her prayers for me (she being one of the people I had shared my plight with depression with)
She was led to offer her services in helping me with my needs in Home schooling. She is a scholar of schooling, she has AMAZING boys, (the only 2 of her 7 kids I have met) they are amazing students that she has helped shape and design a program for thier success. I am humbled at the offer . I am so thrilled to have so much support!
I am dumbfounded that each and every one of my needs were met.
Tender Mercies of the Lord.
I am feeling his hand in my life again, and this lifts the depression, significantly.
the last thing we have been pryaing 3 years for is a local Job for Wes.
He is NOT eligible for the Trooper selection, possibly due to the writings here on my blog. Who knows. Nobody enjoys rejection, however I am relieved to know he will not be a Trooper for the State of Missouri.
So now in earnest we are praying for a job, in the salary range we need to support the growing family of ours and with the benefit of being close to home. I know it too will happen, as the Lord has given me all the answers to the issues we have been dealing with so far. I know he will lead us to the next step.
I love my friends, I appreciate all they do for me.
I especially Love the hand of the Lord in my life.
I appreciate HIS love, Mercy & forgiveness.
I also cant WAIT for my mom to visit. She will be here in 10 days!!!!
Friday, July 31, 2009
What a Phone call!
I got a phone call during Devotional one morning, it as around 9 a.m. CST here is how it went:
Madi: Hello?
She hands the phone to me, with a very funny look on her face.
Me: Hello?
Caller: Hi, do you know me?
Me: Um, who is this?
Caller: It is Clara.
Me: Oh, HI Clara
(thinking her Mother had dialed the number so we could chat)
How are you?
Clara: Good, who is this?
ME: This is Aunt Dee, I was there when you were born.
Clara: You remember me!?
Me: Yes, I remember you.
Clara: I'm 4 now.
Me: WOW, you are a big girl.
ME: Oh, is your mom there? Can I talk to her?
Clara: My mom is getting strong at the Army now.
Me: is someone else there?
Clara: Yeah, my daddy.
ME: OK, (pause.... thinking he is going to answer the phone now)
Clara: Ok, BYE!
(I am assuming) This tenacious little 4 year old called me from her fathers cell phone all on her own, we had a pleasant conversation,and she was done. I wonder how many other calls were made of this nature?
What a hoot!
Madi: Hello?
She hands the phone to me, with a very funny look on her face.
Me: Hello?
Caller: Hi, do you know me?
Me: Um, who is this?
Caller: It is Clara.
Me: Oh, HI Clara
(thinking her Mother had dialed the number so we could chat)
How are you?
Clara: Good, who is this?
ME: This is Aunt Dee, I was there when you were born.
Clara: You remember me!?
Me: Yes, I remember you.
Clara: I'm 4 now.
Me: WOW, you are a big girl.
ME: Oh, is your mom there? Can I talk to her?
Clara: My mom is getting strong at the Army now.
Me: is someone else there?
Clara: Yeah, my daddy.
ME: OK, (pause.... thinking he is going to answer the phone now)
Clara: Ok, BYE!
(I am assuming) This tenacious little 4 year old called me from her fathers cell phone all on her own, we had a pleasant conversation,and she was done. I wonder how many other calls were made of this nature?
What a hoot!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Happy Birthday Gracie!
Gracie my darling turned 9 years old. She is such a fun kid. She is inventive and creative, she loves to search for bugs, and snails and frogs. She is most comfortable around boys, as most girls don't want to get as dirty as this gal gets in play!
her best friend is Joseph Grove, and the 2 of them are like peas in a pod.
For her birthday we had a little family party each of her siblings had scrounged and saved so they could shower her with gifts, some of them were pencils, pens, art work they had created.
Here is a picture of Wes playing his "Mowry Tongue warrior" face/ game/ i don't what to classify it as??? He screams as he pushes his tongue out, and as the boys get older (hint hint, older) they do it back and love it. Right now Eli is a bit young for it, and it scares the pants off him. this pic shows him begin to cry each time Wes does it. I had to finally tell him enough. Men. they think the boys will be born tough, and love rough & tumble from the start. When little boys are born, they love to be cuddled and made to be safe just like the little girls!
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