Saved by Love

Steve has these old Amy Grant Cd's in the car and this song brings back memories but has such new meaning as it talks about a mother. As a kid I never thought being a mom was that hard, except the cooking and cleaning my mom did. She was as I am now in charge of everyones schedules, where they were going, what we were eating, knowing how we were feeling.
What a job! I often wonder why God allows us to be responsible for another human without some sort of interview process or a chart that says we are able to take ourselves first and then we should have kids.

Frustrated

So, I double booked a few things and missed a few things and now am afraid to deal with the consequences. Great times!

Did have a great weekend at the youth retreat with my whole family. The Lord was present and working both the youth and the workers.

Hoping Monday passes quickly!

Those Summer Nights!

I am not ready to be the taxi that I have heard many women talk about for years, but my time has come and I have been so blessed. I only have to work when my kids are in school and I enjoy my job.

We had a bonfire last night which was fun and hazardous as it was windy but did enjoy the smores. We will do some visiting today and take in the day off before the big day tomorrow!

Papa Don't Preach

So, at orientation I walk into the JH/HS new student time and look around at all the other parents of High School students and they are all about 10 - 20 years older than me. Every time I see a parent who is my age they have a kid my 7 year olds age or younger. I feel so out of place at times. I do realize not everyone was getting pregnant as a teen, but thought that as she got older and I got older we would blend more. Not so much. I have been feeling strange with my friends who have young ones also. I am out of place and know that God has placed me where He wants me, just wish I didn't feel so out of place sometimes.

Forever Young

Walking into NLA today was just wild. Ash went to new student orientation and for a brief moment I was 11 again and starting NLA in 6th grade. I think I was as nervous as she was.

Wind of Change

Whenever Ash has a birthday I begin to feel OLD. I know that 34 is not too bad but I have been a parent for 14 years of that now and that makes feel like I should have been adult that long and I am sure I have not. Anywho, I like the rain that we so needed and can't wait to go to the fair on Saturday!!

Bring Back that Loving Feeling!

This is the start of my favorite time of the year. I love fair time all the way to Christmas. In fact, I love from Easter to Christmas. I love cool evenings, clear nights, warm pj's, long hugs, sweatshirts, slippers, and looking forward to weekends.

I can not believe that Ashley will be turning 14 this week. I can not believe that my baby is a 2nd grader and my son is a 4th grader and becoming a little man. I do believe that I am a 34 year old who can not sleep in past 8 am anymore.