Teach me your ways, OH LORD, and I will walk in your truth; give me an undivided heart, that I will fear your name.

Psalm 86:11

I will be your God throughout your lifetime until your hair is white in age. I made you, and I will care for you. I willI will be your God throughout your lifetime until your hair carry you along and save you.

Isaiah 46:4




Blessed is the man whose quiver is full.... Psalm 127:5


Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths.


Proverbs 3:5-6




Monday, September 26, 2011

shew

So much has happened since i posted last. Some that i can't share, but it will effect us all.

Work is going well. I am very busy, but things are working at home. My life is still consumed with laundry, dishes, and my amazing family. Just seemingly at a different time of night lol. Joel and the kids are still figuring things out, but the essential needs are being met. This weeks goal-- remembering to get teeth brushed at night... its the little things you know :) My poor husband, i have taped notes everywhere with reminders on what needs to take place on the night at hand. Swim lessons in the afternoons is adding craziness, but this is a Mommy and me class with Luke so its a must. The girls have also moved up a level so they are swimming un-assisted and doing so very well! I go to work with a wet head most days right now-- but my kids come first, wet hair for work and all.

J and i managed to squeeze in a date night last week. i was off ONE day last week and our wonderful neighbor/small group friend asked to keep the kids because she enjoys it-- ha! So we took her up on it. We were able squeeze in dinner and a movie. Thanks to my sisters movie gift card to j on his b-day, and our wellsfargo points that earned us an applebees gift card! Best date nights are ones with free childcare, free dinner, and a free movie! Thanks to all of you!

i enjoy both jobs. i spend quite a bit of time at gymboree, so things are more comfortable there, but bath and body is coming along nicely.

There are big changes coming that i will fill you in on as i can along the way.

Logan is a crawling fool and pulls up/ "cruises" around all the furniture. It won't be long until he is walking... I can wait... i am in no hurry. There is a young lady that at work with that is expecting and we talk about pregnancy and this and that, it is still hard to swallow that i won't ever be again. However the focus of getting better set up for four kids in college aka why i am working gives me something else to think about.

no trouble being able to sleep now, if i make it from the couch after dinner i crash pretty quickly after. Since the kids are typically in bed j and i get to catch up on the happenings and go over the next day while i shovel dinner in before bed. It isn't ideal but it is the best way to still be able to raise our kids-the two of us- and have a little extra income.

The church we attend now has two yearly "dedication services" and the coming sat/sun is one of them. We chose the Saturday service because it seems to be much easier to get there on time lol i will post pics afterwards.

I am so grateful for Gods timing in providing me with these jobs, and for helping Joel with this transition. As crazy as the holiday season will be in think in the end it will be totally worth it. So please continue to pray for us and those close to us that are emotionally contributing to our survival right now. My parents and My other parents(J's Parents) although they were worried about the toll of my working on top of Joel's crazy schedule, are being amazingly supportive. 

IN-hale. I think that is all i have to update for now. This was kind of a hodge podge post with no great plays on words, or in depth spiritual reference. God is the ONLY reason i have ANYTHING. He is the only one that could have orchestrated such perfect craziness in my life. There is no way we could have survived the last two weeks with smiles and laughter if He hadn't carried us thru. So I close with this amazing truth. HE is IT. He is ALL. Period.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Throw your hands UP

and say WEEEEEEEEEEE!

"Please keep all hands, feet and other objects inside vehicle at all times"

"if you have a heart problem or might be pregnant, you may not ride for your safety"

I. LOVE. ROLLERCOASTERS.

Joel and i rode the worlds fastest coaster in Abu Dabi earlier this year, and Awesome doesn't even describe it. Breath taking comes closer but the weight of the 1G thrust on my chest was just... well... undescribable.

That being said we have been on a different sorty of roller coaster this week.

I went back to work this week for the first time in almost 2 years. Before that i worked two days a week at the MDO my kids attended so i wasn't ever "away" from them and it was at our home church so they were pretty comfortable there anyway. This time however is totally different. A collegue of Joel's asked him "How you ever kept all four kids onyour own?" Lol This was totally valid because the answer before Tuesday was--NO.

Before i had my tubal in November, my dr asked what i would do if all my kids were in a car with Joel that exploded---I laughed and said "my husband doesn't go ANYWHERE with all three kids by himself, so why would he do it with four?"

I worked Tuesday night, wednesday night, and thursday night. Tuesday i had thought about dinner enough to take out meat but that was about it. Due to my interview at what would become my second job, i was really distracted all day. So Joel made dinner, gave the kids a bath, Read the devotions<3, and all the kids were in their beds when i came home. I was really glad my first day was complete and there had not been anything major at my house. Day two... Well i had dinner in the oven, and then kids didn't have a bath but it was because they had read so many books that time got away from him.
Thursday was "McTeacher" night at McDonalds. Preceeds from the sales went to the Primary school, and i just mentioned it to him as an option. HE TOOK THEM-- ALL FOUR OF THEM, while i was at work. He later described it to me as a mad house with kids screaming everywhere. The point here is that he wouldnt have taken them anywhere alone just 4 days ago....and he went to MCDONALDS!

To night we are thinking of going to the local high school football game, which should be interesting even with two parents! This weekend is full of soccer, daddy's few hours of golf before i head to work, small group, a baby dedication class, church.... and orientation at Bath and Body Works. It will be full of excitement and very busy. However because the roll bar has come back and tightly secured me in my seat i am sure i will be fine.

I am sure WE will be fine. I am unable to go eat lunch at Lex's school witht he other kids in tow-- so Daddy went as a surprise today. I wrote a note to her teacher explaining that he would TRY and that i didn't want to disappoint her is he was unable... But Lex SHOUTED his name across the cafeteria! She was more than pleased!

Before we had little ones we both worked two jobs. Granted we never saw each other but we had a healthy communicating relationship because when we DID actually cross paths we talked non-stop just to get it all in. Coming home to sleeping babes means "daddy" and i can crawl in bed and dish about our days--- IT has been really great.

J and I have been on this ride for years now and it never gets boring. There is ALWAYS something new going on and even if my sunglasses fly off to never be seen again, its okay because i know he will patiently stand inthe store for a an hour helping me buy new ones. I am going to sit here and catch my breath from the wild ride we call life... sitting still is okay with the right seat mate.
from lunch at the primary school.. via text

fastest is too fast to photgraph, but this is another one we rode that day

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Employed

I would like to say that this will be beautifully written and well thought out, but i am tired and just want to write a few lines before i crash for tonight.

I turned in 9 applications and got 1 call back.
I interviewed at 1 o'clock and was required to have a second interview with the other manager-- they called and made sure i could interview that very same day.

I tried to get a savings account but can't because i haven't ever had any credit on my own.
Joel is the legal owner of both my suburban and our home-- i need to have some standing in case something happens to him.

To say i am excited about going "back to work" would be a stretch but i am excited because my husband is very proud of me. He is excited about this potential and is game for whatever this means for his role as a father and partner in the home. I cooked dinner and when he got home i darted out the door. When i returned home the table was clean and the dishwasher was running. This may not be a long term situation, but however long it last will be good for us!

Joel just winked at me and said "Thank you for making this happen". I know all of you that are moms understand what i do all day. He however works in a busy, stressful building full of men, so staying home seems much more glamorous! But this will give him some more one on one time with the kids-and more of what i do all day-- and will give me a break. I know a job doesn't sound like a break but it really will be! More importantly I will be contributing to the monthly income. Most importantly My husband is proud of me.