We usually go out to eat on Mother's Day but this year our financial situation does not permit us to do that. We did have a little saved away and took his mom out to lunch on Thursday. We went to the Olive Garden and had their soup and salad (breadsticks too) - YUM!
So this year I came up with a menu and the boys & daddy will help get everything together on Saturday. They will take care of the last minute preparations on Sunday after church. Here is our Mother's Day menu:
Chicken, Feta Cheese and Sun-dried tomato wraps
Tzatziki Sauce (Greek dip for veggies or pita chips)
New York Cheesecake w/ chocolate sauce
I found all of these recipes on allrecipes.com if you would like to try them. I have never tried these before so I cannot give my opinion. We love love love feta cheese though so I know they will be a hit.
I love the music Rich Mullins left behind...one of my favorites is "Hold Me Jesus". Big Daddy Weave did this song for their new album "Everytime I Breathe" (another favorite song of mine).
As you celebrate mother's day and spend the day being thanked and showered with homemade cards, gifts & maybe some dandelions (they are beautiful bouquets ...aren't they?)...
Remember - Jesus is there to hold us when the days get rough...He is there when our kids do not turn out the way we had imagined...He is our peace...allow Him to hold you and carry you through this life as you surrender your life to Him...
My thankful post today is a tribute to all you women out there even if you do not have children of your own. I believe the Lord has placed it in the heart of every women to mother. I think we all have a natural instinct to care and love those around us. I am sure we all remembering playing with our dolls when we were little or wanting to hold that new brother or sister and help our moms care for them. So even though you may not have children of your own you can still mother a child...
Thank you moms for the hours you spend taking care of your children: wiping runny noses, kissing them when they fall down, rocking them late into the night, washing clothes, cooking meals, spending time reading and playing games with them...the list could go on and one...If you are a homeschool mom the hours you spend teaching them and preparing lessons etc.
Praise God for moms - for the moms who know they can not do it alone and run to the Lord for His wisdom, guidance, love and grace...thank you for your dedication to the Lord and the children He gave you.
I also want to thank the Lord for my mom and my two mothers-in-law. I thank my mom for the hours she spent caring for me and my sisters, the prayers she offered up on my behave and her willingness to love me in spite of how I acted. I am thankful that my husband's mother and step-mother did not give up on him as he went through his turbulent teen years. {{{{HUGS}}}} to both of you! I also thank the Lord for my sister-in-law who was so thankful for a little brother that she could mother. :-) I am thankful for her prayers for him. Love you sis!
...Her children rise up and bless her; Her husband also, and he praises her, saying: "Many daughters have done nobly, But you excel them all." Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:28-30
We have been trying to get done school by 1 so that we can enjoy the nice weather. The younger two boys painted outside today at the picnic table & played with moon sand. They also decided to plant a garden like their older brother (#3). I found them some seeds & they spent time planting them and collecting the worms they found. The older two walked down to the library this afternoon to pick up some books and movies. Daddy took the dogs for a walk - they were very happy! I did some yard worked and relaxed in the sun for a little while before making dinner this afternoon.
This Friday we are heading to the park for art class. We were suppose to last week but we got rained out. We have only a few more classes left & we will be spending them at the park if the weather is nice.
Well I am off to enjoy the sunshine...everyone have a blessed evening!
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Hi, welcome to my blog. I will be sharing our experience as we homeschool 5 boys - our struggles, trials, prayers, and blessings. There are many challenges along the way for any homeschooler and I hope you are encouraged by what you read here. We use Sonlight and My Father's World as our main curriculum. Thank you for stopping by and comments are welcomed.
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I did some yard worked and relaxed in the sun for a little while before making dinner this afternoon. 
We have only a few more classes left & we will be spending them at the park if the weather is nice.
