Long Time No Write

Oh, wow! I haven’t been around in a while! I do apologize to those who like to read my blog. Life has just had me strung up by my toenails lately! I have been trying to apply a routine to our daily lives, one that has not seen the light of day in a while. I was just so emotionally exhausted after having baby #5 and move #3 that I could not seem to get a solid routine down. Now I will not say that it is solid yet, but everyday it is getting better. I love being creative and so of course I would rather create, decorate, garden, or just play all day but I am really praying and trying to maintain order for myself, and the kids. My sweet dh started up online collage courses again, and so I really feel it is best of me to maintain a structure to our day (the kids and I) so that dh can come home after work and gym time, eat a good meal, visit with us, read the “Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe” to us, then be off to study. It just helps his flow as much as ours when the kids have had their schooling, the house is tidy (at least mostly), meals are on time, and clean clothes are ready for him after his workout. Of course all of this could not be possible without much needed prayer and the Lord’s merciful hand on all of us.

With the arrival of spring finally here, in temperature that is, we are all feeling a little less beaten down by cold and being cooped up.  (Mind you, my definition of spring has had to be radically altered from our previous assignments; California and Arizona!) It has actually reached temps into the upper 60’s recently! Whoo-Hoo!! For those of you in warmer states reading this, don’t laugh and don a parka!! LOL!! There are beautiful flowers peaking out from the soil, buds on the trees, and green grass in abundance. I have also noticed a parallel in spring’s arrival with our family’s own spiritual spring. It just seems that with a long period of cold winter temps and minimal growth, finally the buds are appearing, and the grass is a little greener. The Lord is beginning to answer much anticipated prayers, and we seem to be growing right along with that. I am aware that sometimes it is easy to feel spiritual growth when prayers are being answered, however the growth noticed, has been along side of the answers, if not even preceding them. There is such warmth in noticing growth as God our Father intended.

Our homeschooling journey has been progressing slowly but surely. There are times when I truly have a problem with all of this. Things going slowly that is. At times I can get so racked with guilt. However I am reminded from my ever loving dh, that he sees things getting done, and that the Lord is not the author of guilt. I do know that in my heart, and I know that He is in control of everything our lives stand for so I try and remain content. Thankfully the last two weeks have begun to turn around to a time of more “schooling.” Our 16 month old Jacob had been driving my bonkers with his refusal to take naps, and consistent screaming. We had tried to transition him into a toddler bed so that our almost 5 month old Sophia could have the crib. Well let’s just say that did not work out so well. Jacob fell out of bed twice and would not sleep in his bed peacefully at nap time again. Hence school came to a halt. We managed to figure out that he wanted his crib back and so we went ahead and gave it back to him. For the time being we put Sophia in the pack and play and that seems to be working out. Praise Him, and the little wisps of wisdom He gives us! Tomorrow I think I will write out our little routines for all to see, and for me to share with others who might need a little inspiration in their day.

As for now I must bid you farewell so that I might start dinner; Parmesan Crisp Chicken w/risotto and sautéed zucchini. If anyone wants the recipe let me know.