It's a Golden Life

I have been thinking a lot recently about my husband. It seems as life gets busier with school, work, kids....life-that my appreciation for him gets put aside. It's tough to think about all the good he really does when I am overwhelmed or stressed out because we are so rushed or so busy. It seems like even though I am home all day, I can't wait to see him and spend time with him, but frequent plans are made otherwise. I act unappreciative and not understanding. I become selfish and am over taken with my own emotions. More recently, as my spiritual life has been growing, I've realized that....it's kind of NOT all about me :) I am not here to be served by my kids, my husband or anyone else for that matter. I am here to serve. I am here to be the best wife and mother possible that God has allowed me to be. My life is so full of blessing. I am so loved and taken care of yet sometimes I lose sight of this and get caught up in the moment. It's not fair to those around me ...

Warm weather is amazing!! It is only 73 degrees here, but that is just enough to enjoy! We kept busy this morning by making a mud pit. We took the sand toys and played for a while. When that became not-so-fun, we went on a walk around the neighborhood. This was immediately followed by more playing outside-minus the mud! We had a picnic lunch of grilled cheese, yogurt and bananas. After lunch, we were all tired, so we got cleaned up and the little ones were laid down for a much needed nap! When it's sad that the dog is chasing a ball around the yard, you know it's nap time :) Haly the food destroyer set her mind on everyone's grilled cheese! She managed to eat half of one. She also stole some banana pieces too. She is a little pig; and still 14 lbs!! She is in the 3rd percentile on her weight! I am not alarmed in the slightest. She eats great. She is sleeping through the night. She is crawling everywhere and getting into everything. She pulls up and stands very proudly. She ...