Homeschooling mom to be.

Blooming where you're planted.

Well, our temporary living arrangements, are becoming more permanent than I 'd like them to.  We were supposed to be moved out by now, and it doesn' look like we will be in the next couple of months.  I don't know exactly what it is that God wants me to learn through this, but I'm going to keep looking and listening until I learn it.  It's been really, really tough.  However, it's made me realize how much I need to keep up on my self-control. 

I have excuses for things, but my children will not understand that there are times when it's justified, and times that it's not.  They just know what I tell them, and if they see me doing otherwise, it's not setting a good example for them.  Also, it's forced me to keep my mouth closed.  I complain too much, I realize that now.  Yeah, it's tough, but that's not all people want to hear from me, and it's not what my kids should have to listen to every day either.

Other than that, my husband's business was supposed to move this summer, but according to their strategy meeting, that'll be put off for three or four months as well.  I am praying so much these days.  If we can't move, that was going to be at least one source of relief, that the kids and I would at least be on our own during the day when the others all left for the office.

Today, I'm taking my daughter to the mother/daughter tea.  She was so excited that she woke up at seven and got into her dress before leaving her room.  The tea doesn't start until noon!  My youngest is going to stay at home with Daddy.  He's going to take her swimming for some one-on-one time.  My older daughter is more of a daddy's girl, but it'll be great for Nadja to be able to build a deeper relationship with him as well.  I'm so blessed with how involved my husband is!

Our family weddings are coming up fast!  My brother's wedding is only 4 weeks away!  I have lots of planning to do for the trip to Quebec.  Also, I just today received the music for the song I'm supposed to be singing!  It's a song I don't know, so I was finding clips on the internet to listen to, just so I could familiarize myself with the melody!  My head is spinning from it all, but I am so excited!

My sister is getting married in 10 weeks also.  I have pretty much everything we need, except my dress (I am an brides matron).  My husband is standing with the groom, and my two girls are flower girls.  I love weddings!  Anyway, it's time I go get my girls ready, and hope my husband is finished his business meeting before I need to leave.  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and I apologize for the complaints in this post.  God bless.

Mama J.

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6:58 PM, Apr. 4, 2009 .. Posted by Lilyofthevalley4

My heart goes out to you! Praying the Lord will give you strength in the days and weeks ahead.

Wow. you sound busy! Close friends of ours are getting married next month and my oldest son is the Bible boy and my girls would like new dresses, so I have lots to do here, plus our upcoming move. Life is busy. :)

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6:52 PM, Apr. 9, 2009 .. Posted by Lilyofthevalley4

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