There's alway nap time

Ok, this is more for me than anyone else.
When the kids wake up and it hurts to nurse. Crimson won't scoot over on the bed so Simeon can lay down too. When you are exhausted because Eliana wanted to stay awake for a whole hour in the middle of the night. When Jarrod leaves the water bottle out and the kids decide to see what would happen if they get the toilet paper wet. When you call Jarrod and gripe at him and instantly feel bad. When you are trying to get everyone dressed and you notice that Crimon is eating the candybar you told her to leave alone. When you are trying to make breakfast and Eliana is screaming because she's tired and for some reason believes that she can only fall asleep when you are holding her. When the kids are demanding to be fed and given their cups and the whole time you are thinking they are not going to eat all their breakfast so I might as well just stop trying. When they do eat all their food and ask for some of your's, which is now cold or luke warm at best. Count your blessings.
There's no greater feeling in the world than a sleeping infant snuggled against your chest. You love that the kids climb in bed with you in the morning. It's your little ritual that you wouldn't change for the world. Eliana was wide awake and looking outside. It was a beautiful sight. Her bright little eyes wondering what that light was outside. It was a moment you shared with just her. Yes, Jarrod left the water bottle out, again. But, your kids love to learn and explore. They are very smart. You should feel bad for griping at him before even saying you love him. But, he also needs to stop leaving the water bottle out. Who can resist a snickers sitting so innocently on the night stand. How in the world did she get it open? There's a certain peace and love for a tiny human that seems to think they need you to do everything. Yes, it can be frustrating, but it won't be too much longer before you will miss those times that you got to rock her to sleep. They ate all of their food! Ok, most of it. But, at least your efforts aren't in vain. These times can be frustrating, especially when you are very very tired. But, they won't last for too much longer. Enjoy the moments you get to spend with them. Be thankful that you have food to feed them. Be thankful for the bed you have to sleep in, and that they love to climb in and share your morning with you. Be thankful for these little ones that drive you crazy sometimes. Besides, there's always nap time.

Birthday plans for Jarrod's party are coming along nicely. It was all going to be a surprise, the location and stuff, but someone had to blab. Oh well. So, I've started on plans for Simeon's party. One minute he says he wants a dinosaur party, the next he's saying a car party. Yesterday he said he wanted a motorcycle party. Today we are back at dinosaur party. I've decided to stop asking him. If we can get the inflatable dinosaurs I want then we will do the dinosaur party. Jarrod brought up a good point today, though. We might be moving to New Mexico around Simeon's birthday. I think if that happens we can have a birthday/good-bye party. We will see. We still don't know when we are moving. Jarrod and I very excited about moving to New Mexico. When the churches first merged we were eager to move that month, that week. But, now we wouldn't mind staying for a year or so. It all depends on what God wants. This is His plan, not ours.

Anyway, here's a video of Eliana taken last night on our date. That's right. Jarrod and I still date. It's important to us that we focus on eachother sometimes. Otherwise we just always focusing on the kids. And, that's not good for a marriage. So, we go out on a date every Tuesday night.

The letter C

As many of you know we have decided to homeschool our kids. One of the things I absolutely love about homeschooling is that you have opportunities anywhere, anytime, and you can use anything to teach your children. We use videos on youtube.com and sesamestreet.com to help him recognize his letters. We use different things to teach him his colors. Yesterday Simeon and I were sharing a piece of colorful cake and we used that opportunity to notice the difference between pink and purple. He has two computer games that help him learn different things. Simeon loves to learn. He likes to point out different shapes, colors, and letters. For example, Jarrod was helping him in the bathroom yesterday when Simeon said, "Look, Daddy, my poo poo made the letter 'C'." Oh the joys of a preschooler that loves to learner! : )

Church!

God is doing so much at church right now. In the past nine days we've had four, I think, tongues and interpretation. Ah, it's been so awesome! Right now Bro.Young, our pastor, is letting God direct him to a building. We are following along and praying with him. Last night Bro.Young preached about how we need to get with it in our services. He's exactly right. I'm really looking forward to what God has in store.

Being prepared

For those that don't know Jarrod and I are very much in to being prepared. Well, for our anniversary we decided to go camping. That was so much fun. But, in preparing for our camping trip I had to go through our BOBs (bug out bags). Now, a BOB is a bag, or several bags, that you have packed for in an emergency situation you can just grab those and go to another location. In those bags you want things that will help you survive for at least three days. So, of course, you are going to want camping supplies in your BOB. The point of this post is to let everyone know I'm procrastinating on repacking them. Which is not good. Jarrod and I are thinking of planning an emergency bugging out trip to test out our supplies. I am so looking forward to this. The idea is that Jarrod will come home one day and say let's go. We will grab our BOBs, load them up, and go. No planning, no prepping, just go. So, if he comes home tomorrow and says let's go we are stuck with nothing. Well, almost nothing. I really need to put it all back together, and add some things.

The Beginning of another attempt.

I have tried different ways of keeping everyone updated on our family. I've done Myspace (I still do it a little bit), a family website (they won't let me post anymore pictures), emails (I've gotten complaints that I send too many pictures), and now I will try this. lol Yes, Bekky, I stole your idea. I hope you don't mind. We also have videos on Youtube.

Since all of my family, and some of my friends, are in Texas I like to keep them updated on what's going on in my life. For some this is the only way they know because they never call.

Anyway, welcome to the beginning of another attempt.