Yeah I shoulg get a life and then maybe I would not link up with everything out there.

My mom sent this to me tonight and I thought it was cute and would share it with you.

Awesome Mom 
Once you have been hit, you have to hit 5 awesome Moms.. 
Including the one who thought of YOU today and sent it to YOU... 
If you get hit again, You will know you are Really awesome!
So hit 5 awesome moms on your friends list to let them know they are awesome!

Before I was a Mom, 
I never tripped over toys 
or forgot words to a lullaby. 
I didn't worry whether or not 
my plants were poisonous. 
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom, 
I had never been puked on. 
Pooped on. 
Chewed on. 
Peed on. 
I had complete control of my mind 
and my thoughts. 
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom, 
I never held down a screaming child 
so doctors could do tests. 
Or give shots. 
I never looked into teary eyes and cried. 
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. 
I never sat up late hours at night 
watching a baby sleep. 

Before I was a Mom, 
I never held a sleeping baby just because 
I didn't want to put her down. 
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces 
when I couldn't stop the hurt. 
I never knew that something so small 
could affect my life so much. 
I never knew that I could love someone so much. 
I never knew I would love being a Mom. 


Before I was a Mom, 
I didn't know the feeling of 
having my heart outside my body.. 
I didn't know how special it could feel 
to feed a hungry baby. 
I didn't know that bond 
between a mother and her child. 
I didn't know that something so small 
could make me feel so important and happy. 

Before I was a Mom, 
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night 
every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. 
I had never known the warmth, 
the joy, 
the love, 
the heartache, 
the wonderment 
or the satisfaction of being a Mom. 
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, 
before I was a Mom 


May you always be overwhelmed by the Grace of God rather than by the cares of life

First Random of April, 2010

First Random of April, 2010

1. Define a great relationship.
One that is carefully thought about and worked on.Being able to be who you are together or apart. Not just being content but being excited to see them every time they walk in the door.

2. Why is it called a "drive-through" if you have to stop? (Real question: What was the last food/drink you purchased at a drive-through?)
Ice cream and a moo latte from Dairy Queen,

3. As I type this, the Butler Bulldogs are getting ready to play in the NCAA championship game. Every Hoosier is hysterical about this except me. So in honor of the Bulldogs ... what is your favorite breed of dog? (I tried.)
Australian Shepherds

4. If you had to move to a state besides the one you currently live in, where would you move?
        My husband and I both would like to have a cattle ranch in Montana, But the is kinda an if we win the lottery kinda thing.

5. If you could change anything about the way you were raised, what would it be?
                 Being an only child. I think I would have liked having a brother or sister.

6. Who's the funniest person you know?
            I would have to say my son. He can crack me up at any given moment.

7. Did you get enough sleep last night?
              I think so but could have used a little more.

8. What's the first thing you thought about this morning?
            Getting out of bed without waking the kids.

9. Grilled or Fried? --HONESTLY
           Fried, grilled is always slimy

10. Are you afraid of the dark?
            No
11.When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
           A stay at home mom. I got what I wanted, how many people can say that.

12. If you had one word to describe yourself , what would you choose?
            mom

Simple Womans Daybook.

I have gotten I bit behind on these, shame on me. If anyone else would like to participate here is the link. 
http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/  

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... There is sunshine and birds singing. Everything is washed clean by the storm last night.
I am thinking... About thing that I need to get done today.
I am thankful for...my kids and the wonderful Easter they had.
From the kitchen...a hot cup of coffee for me, a bowl of cereal for Sean, and toast for Jessie.
I am wearing...Jammies, goodness it is only 8 am.
I am creating...Flower headbands and corker bows
I am going... Outside to clean out the car.
I am reading... nothing at the moment, I am waiting for a couple of books to arrive. One from Book Sneeze, and the other from a great giveaway by Suzanne Woods Fisher
I am hoping... That is does not rain today.
I am hearing... A three year teasing his sister.
Around the house...We are building a new porch so there will probably be banging later.
One of my favorite things...little girls in pretty dresses.
A few plans for the rest of the week:this week must be an off week I don't really have any, well I will have to come up with some thing to do with the kids.
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

Happy Easter

Well this insanely busy week is coming to an end now (I hope).The porch now has three walls up and is just waiting on a door, flooring, and screens and then that will be complete. I have my laundry almost all done , which has been and incredible amount of going up and down the stairs and I am now about to clean the house so we can all have a nice Easter morning. The baskets are filled and the eggs are hid.

 Tomorrow morning we will get up hopefully with daddy home to enjoy the fun, check out the baskets that the Easter bunny has left and go outside for an easter egg hunt. In the Afternoon we will be going to my husbands uncle's house where will eat, enjoy family, and have another egg hunt. I think I am going to get off this thing now and go clean . May your baskets be full and your day be blessed. Happy Easter Ya'll!

Essentials for Life by Marcia Ford

 

My Comments:

 This book definitely made me step back and think. It was very inspiring and I loved the quotes at the sides of the pages. After waiting quite along time for it to arrive, I really enjoyed reading it.

Your Back-to-Basics Guide to What Matters Most

Trade Paper with French Flaps

By Marcia Ford

True enjoyment in life is found by focusing on the essentials.
A growing number of people recognize their need for a reliable guide for their life's journey. Essentials for Life fills that need by helping readers get back to the basics of what matters most with a fresh perspective on four core essentials of the Christian life:

• What do I believe?
• How do I grow closer to God?
• What should my character and life reflect?
• How do I live my life every day?

Essentials for Life offers fifty daily or weekly readings that each include a key life-guide principle, scripture and quotes, meditation, an interesting fact, and a unique application suggestion. Each discussion offers hope and a sense of peace and well-being by focusing on life with an eternal perspective.
The content offers spiritual truth while the interior graphic design, which includes sidebars and visuals, enhances the readability and the impact of each core essential.

So the renovation to out porch is very much underway right now.

 Here is a picture of the problem:

Just a little bit rotten wouldn't ya say?

Anyways Wall number 1 and two went up yesterday.

 

Can't wait to sit and drink coffee out here in this wonderful weather we are having after such a long winter.