Sam will be 4 in just a few months and I've realized there's a BIG list of things I still do for him.
He needs to:
dress himself...can but won't
wipe his behind...can but won't
thumb sucking...ok speech therapist and dentist
puppy pants(a pillow pet)...the source of many a tantrum
buckle his seatbelt...can but won't
put on his shoes...does but stresses about how they feel
This parenting thing is tough! I know no one said it was easy but the 3's with Sam have be exhausting...don't get me wrong there are lots of joyful months too. Tanner was so hard at 2 but a breeze by 3 so I just thought I had the perfect child since Sam was an easy 2...NOPE!
So over the next few weeks OPERATION BIG BOY will be in mode. Next time you see same he will be dressing, wiping and buckling himself!!
I can't always give to every organization I believe in financially so I love that I can give like this. Hoping this makes some little girl very happy...here's to quick mornings with the blow dryer!
Valentine's is one of my favorite holidays...not for me but for the boys! My mom and dad always had a scavenger hunt for us and Chris and I have kept the tradition going. PLUS...I love glitter and we always bring out the glitter when we make our Valentine's.
I let Tanner browse my Pinterest boards to fine some Valentine's card ideas...he found the candy cards. He had to make one for Chris since "Daddy loves to eat candy". I was really impresses with some of Tanner's creative phrases will we were choosing which candy to buy at Walgreens.
Did your Valentine's Day "pack a PUNCH?"
Marshmallows with chocolate and sprinkles...someone is speaking his "love language".
Clue #1 for Sam...he still gets pictures with his clues!
Look at that mail truck...cutest Valentine's box at the party. We pulled this idea out from DeeDee's 2nd grade school stuff she passed down to us!
I know that my tendency to make all things perfect is an added stress.
Sam is having epic meltdowns at the gym nursery so I'm off my routine.
We just signed T's contract for 2013 and I'm heartbroken he'll be at school all day.
I've taken a new job at work...the hours are the same but the mental workload is tripled.
Chris is training for a 50 miler and my knee still won't let me run more than 3-4 miles.
Two cars exploded and we had to get a new one.
And I've gained a few pounds even though my diet consist of coffee, almonds and cuties!
And
as I'm typing this Sam is screaming at me from timeout!
I tend to be one of those people who feels such an extreme guilt for feeling overwhelmed like I should be capable of handling all life gives me with no anxiety. I AM LEARNING this is not how God created us...he created us to need Him...to seek Him...to find our comfort in Him.
Romans 5:3-5,Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.
On the way home from the Y this morning(it was 8:25 the class started at 8:15), I just started crying no really balling. I'm not a crier but I think here soon I may not be able to say that anymore. My first instinct was to let my anxiety overwhelm me but as we were driving down Quince we passed the preacher who waves every morning in front of his church. He waved and smiled and I just started praying...at some point this song came on and I realized I needed to "praise God in this storm". In God's perfect timing, during my "storm" he joined a sweet waving preacher with a song as a reminder that He never leaves our side.
I was sure by now God You would have reached down And wiped our tears away Stepped in and saved the day But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining
As the thunder rolls I barely hear Your whisper through the rain "I'm with you" And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God who gives And takes away
[Chorus:] And I'll praise You in this storm And I will lift my hands For You are who You are No matter where I am And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand You never left my side And though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm
I remember when I stumbled in the wind You heard my cry to you And you raised me up again My strength is almost gone How can I carry on If I can't find You
But as the thunder rolls I barely hear You whisper through the rain "I'm with you" And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God who gives And takes away
[Chorus]
I lift my eyes unto the hills Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord The Maker of Heaven and Earth
[Chorus x2]
Casting Crowns-I Will Praise You in the Storm
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