I read a blog recently

from a lady that I swore had it all together

but she really did'nt

she admitting that she was awful at keeping her house clean

Was asked how does she find the time to do everything

she said

she does'nt

She does not volunteer much

Hates processed foods

She simplifies and organizes

It is essential to sanity

She loves to blog

it is the one thing that is hers

baby steps

we get overwhelmed when we want to do everything

all the time

perfectly

and when we want to read everything

but we can't

She cares for her family

keeps her house clean

fixes lots of food

scrapbooks less

blogs and reads

It is trial and error

readjusts to what works

Jeremiah 31:23-25

Sometimes your nine year old is freaking out

your six year old is throwing up

and your toddler is sceaming because they do not want to be at the ball field

for the third time this week

Or there is someone ringing the doorbell

when you are still in your pj's

two phones are ringing

The house is exploding

even though you swore it would not be

and you would stay on top of it

the fridge is empty

hours of work is behind you

and hours ahead

On days like this I have awful thoughts

I want to be free

time to take a leisurely bath without wailing outside the door

To pick up the hosue and it stay that way

Tough days make us long for what we do not have

We then realize

that if we had what they had we would have a whole nother set of challenges

I recently read an article about a mom who had twin daughters

and it was not until their third birthday that they discovered they had a genetic disease

that would take their life

can you imagine?

Your three year olds

right there in front of you

and then having to watch them weither away

I also hear of the 5 year olds with cancer

in car crashes

bullied or abused

The 7 year old that dies of an anyrism in PE

can you imagine getting that call?

I don't say all of this to sound morbid or cross

it just shakes you a bit

makes you want to go outside and shout to the skies

Thank you

Thank you for all my blessings

for protecting my family

it makes you want to always have a smile on your face

and gladly take on the days that seem bad

but really are awesome

that you have kids that will mess things up

or need things from you

On frustraing days

I really need to pray for a change in attitude and a good nights sleep

Tomorrow is always a brand new day

I will smile when my kids are crawling all over me and making a mess

I would not want it anyother way

Thank you God for helping me keep calm in the chaos and not totally lose it

thank you for helping me laugh instead of cry

today was great

Sandcastle with kids and dad

a crazy golf cart ride where grandaddy was so silly

The beach on a windy but nice day

A pouring down naptime where you can truly relax

beacuse you can't be outside....

Oh

and the fried shrimp mom cooked last night

amazing

I love this beach house

love love love it

what a retreat

already sad about leaving

but know I will be back soon

very soon

On a final note

took a sweet little dog named bandit home to see his family

the joyful tears that the lady cried melted my heart.

I knew that she was thinking she would never see her dog again

The ability to bring her what she thought was gone forever

was amazing

I often picture someone walking up with Riley and Walker

as if they were just lost

It was comforting to give her what I long for

It brought me joy

I know bandid smelled Walker and Pie on me

and knew we would leader her home