Balance

What is my purpose in life?... I've wondered this many times before, as I'm sure many people have. For me there is not just one answer to this question. I do know that I want to use all that I am to share God's love. God has given me gifts and talents in my life. I am blessed to be able to help people as a Registered Nurse as well as being a Licensed Massage Therapist. I serve at Living Waters Church doing announcements, refreshments, ministry team, and sunday school teacher. I enjoy creating artistic desserts and food. These things and everything that I do and am have been given to me by my Creator. I live to glorify Him.

One part of my purpose in life has to do with three little gifts given to me by my heavenly Father- my children- and raising them (Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go...). This is so challenging and rewarding. I am constantly busy and trying to find the right balance!

Logan is almost done with his stepping stones program and then will start Kindergarten. He has the same teacher for both and has been riding the bus. I was so anxious about this starting and very emotional. The first day of school the bus was running late so I called and was told that it had a problem but was resolved and was just running late, but would be coming. It was suppose to be there at 8:30am and finally showed up at 10am. It had forgot Logan and had to come back out to pick him up. I was already emotional and this sent me over. I sent Logan back into the house at one point so I could cry! He was just fine though and actually loved riding on the bus by himself. He has mentioned more than once that he would like to go back to riding the bus by himself. He has made some friends in his class and it's fun to hear his stories. He was at one girl's birthday party and after they were in a huddle, Logan said that they were taking a vow of friendship and then they hugged. Today Logan came home from school and I asked him how it was and he said, "wonderful". The things he says sometimes makes me stop in my tracks. I wish I could remember each one and record it so I'll never forget. He is always asking for chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast, I call it our ongoing pancake saga. Recently we didn't have time for pancakes so I asked him what else he wanted for breakfast and he said, "Are you thinking what I am?" I love that response. Turns out he wanted to make a necklace of Cheerios for breakfast. I definitely would not have been able to guess that one.

Grace has always been a girly-girl. She loves to dress up and play mommy. This weekend she was wearing a dress of mine and walking around in my high heels. She is a great big sister to Evan, doting on him and making funny faces to make him laugh. She adores her big brother Logan and wants to play with him all the time. She is adjusting to him being at school each day. Unfortunately for me-her adjusting involves testing her boundaries at home. I think she's learning though. She starts nursery school in two weeks and she is so excited. We were at the pool and I heard her telling two little boys that she is 3 years old (holding up 3 fingers for emphasis). They asked her "what grade are you". She says, "I'm in kindergarten"- I had to remind her that she is not in kindergarten- just Logan is. When we left the pool she said, "I miss my boys". My little social butterfly:) At naptime today she said, "Ok Honey (talking to me), I am going to read you a story then you go right to sleep!" (sounds good to me)
Evan is changing constantly. He even looks different from moment to moment. He's growing out of the newborn phase. He's bouncing in his jumperoo like a pro. He's staying awake for longer periods during the day. This week he rolled over- both from tummy to back and back to tummy. And he ate rice cereal for the first time. He turns 5 months old in two days. He's in a short napping phase- which tires both of us out. But he will still take longer naps when I'm holding him (then I get to nap too). Now I just need him to start sleeping through the night.

Getting Started

My number one priority in life is GOD. My life and all that I am is His. He has blessed me with a wonderful family that I am thankful daily for. I am blessed to be able to stay at home with my children and have been wanting to record some things about these little blessings. My children are constantly saying and doing super cute things that I wanted to have in writing.
Logan is 5 years old and will be starting Kindergarten this year. I cried when he went to preschool, so we'll see how kindergarten goes. The thing I am the most nervous about, is him riding the bus. Logan is an energetic boy- which gets him into trouble at times;) He is also inventive and so full of love. At least daily Logan comes up with an invention, he draws pictures and creates his 'inventions'. He drew a picture of a car that you pedal with your hands and feet, then made one out of a box. Logan is learning how to read and I am so proud when I hear him read new words. Something cute that Logan did recently was he kissed his hand- he didn't blow the kiss like he usually does, but instead rubbed his hands together. I asked him what he was doing and he said, "I'm washing my hands in love!"
Grace is 3 years old and is all girl! She loves to dress up, play princesses, and being a little mama. I don't think there is any way around it, Grace is spoiled;) -not to the point of being rude, but being the only girl she has more dresses and shoes than I can count. Grandma has her well stocked in Barbie everything- Barbie Jeep, Barbie Castle, etc. Grace starts nursery school this year, she did a playgroup at the nursery school this past school year with the same teacher and had a great time.
Evan is our newest addition at 3 months old. He is such a good baby:) I love to snuggle him, so little and cuddly- it's therapeutic! I just thought of a new service there could be- 'are you having a hard day?- just snuggle this baby and your day will instantly feel better!' Evan is getting big quick. He is in 6-9month clothes, starting to reach for things, bouncing in his jump-a-roo, cooing, and will be rolling over soon. *sigh*
Life with three children is busy, to say the least. But I wouldn't do a thing different.