We had another long weekend of traveling. Actually, it wasn't even really the weekend - it was Thursday and Friday. Caleb had to be picked up Thursday from camp - which he had a blast at (that will be a different post). The company Paul works with has a plant in Mississippi, so he went to take care of some stuff there on our way. Caleb ended up riding the bus back with the church to Arkansas - since we were headed there anyway.
From Clinton Mississippi we went to Arkansas. On our way there the realtor called to say that someone was coming to look at our house for a second time. We got there with enough time to turn on lights, open blinds and let the dog potty. After the house showed, we went out to eat with some friends and then back to the house.
Friday we ran some errands in AR, took care of the yard and the house and came back to Louisiana.
These trips are completely exhausting, not only physically, but emotionally. Yesterday I had a MAJOR breakdown. I am so stressed out on trying to get our house sold and another house bought so that the kids can start school where we intend for them to go to. On top of that, I am homesick. I miss our stuff - like my washer and dryer, our beds - A YARD, SPACE for the kids to play, etc. AND, not living out of boxes. I try to remind myself that we are all together and that is what is important, but it is still hard. Also, the fact that I have no options to get away for a small break....
So, I had my breakdown - went and laid in bed for several hours and got "over" it. I know it is all in God's hands - just hard sometimes to keep that in mind.
Today we ran more errands. The boys have to wear uniforms to school (which Caleb tried to tell me he absolutely would NOT go to school if he had to wear uniforms). We got what we could for the uniforms, got them shoes, backpacks and lunchboxes. Bryce has lost the excitement of school - because "I don't know where I will go to school." He knows the school he will be at in both locations, just the unknown of where he will be. Today the excitement got raised back some more because he got to pick out his Superman backpack (making Daddy proud).
So, that was our weekend. Up and down - lots of miles - another weekend in our own private he...I mean paradise!!! :)
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My Life in a Nutshell
- A Princess, five guys - then me!!
- In a little more than a nutshell: I am married with 5 boys and we just got our (surprise) little girl. I should probably clarify by letting you know that only 4 of the boys are young children, the other one just acts like a young child. I am very girly, which makes for an interesting life - living in a house dominated by males (in all their glory). I blog so that maybe someday the kids can look back at this and see what they put me through - and what they can expect from their kids, someday!! Also, so that our family in far away lands can keep up with what is going on in our crazy lives.
Why Mud Puddles and Dandelions?
When my husband first saw this title, he asked if it was because I was supposed to be THE dandelion surrounded by mud (all the boys). I guess it could mean that, but I read this one day and it really touched my heart and made me think:
When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on.
When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them and they smile back.
When I hear music I love, I know I can't carry a tune and don't have much rhythm so I sit self-consciously and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don't know them, they make up their own.
When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against it. I feel it messing up my hair and pulling me back when I walk. My kids close their eyes, spread their arms and fly with it, until they fall to the ground laughing.
When I pray, I say thee and thou and grant me this, give me that. My kids say, "Hi God! Thanks for my toys and my friends. Please keep the bad dreams away tonight. Sorry, I don't want to go to Heaven yet. I would miss my Mommy and Daddy."
When I see a mud puddle I step around it. I see muddy shoes and dirty carpets. My kids sit in it. They see dams to build, rivers to cross, and worms to play with.
I wonder if we are given kids to teach or to learn from? No wonder God loves the little children! Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Author Unknown
When I look at a patch of dandelions, I see a bunch of weeds that are going to take over my yard. My kids see flowers for Mom and blowing white fluff you can wish on.
When I look at an old drunk and he smiles at me, I see a smelly, dirty person who probably wants money and I look away. My kids see someone smiling at them and they smile back.
When I hear music I love, I know I can't carry a tune and don't have much rhythm so I sit self-consciously and listen. My kids feel the beat and move to it. They sing out the words. If they don't know them, they make up their own.
When I feel wind on my face, I brace myself against it. I feel it messing up my hair and pulling me back when I walk. My kids close their eyes, spread their arms and fly with it, until they fall to the ground laughing.
When I pray, I say thee and thou and grant me this, give me that. My kids say, "Hi God! Thanks for my toys and my friends. Please keep the bad dreams away tonight. Sorry, I don't want to go to Heaven yet. I would miss my Mommy and Daddy."
When I see a mud puddle I step around it. I see muddy shoes and dirty carpets. My kids sit in it. They see dams to build, rivers to cross, and worms to play with.
I wonder if we are given kids to teach or to learn from? No wonder God loves the little children! Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. - Author Unknown
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I WISH YOU BIG MUD PUDDLES AND SUNNY YELLOW DANDELIONS!!
I WISH YOU BIG MUD PUDDLES AND SUNNY YELLOW DANDELIONS!!
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