Just keep praying, just keep praying!! Today was and is better than yesterday. I kept them both home from Mother's Day Out. I just really hate the battle that we often times have to wage for our children...not the work involved but the emotional toll it takes on my mind and heart. I am blessed to have been raised by Godly parents that intilled in us to Love God, and I know they ran before the thrown with signs and petitions on my and my brother and sister's behalf. (In fact they still do) I also have a husband that believes in this battle and friends that will hold me up in prayer at times like these. Well I better go and interact with the babies. A friend recommened a web site http://www.raisinggodlytomatoes.com/ I urge you to look at it. It has been most helpful to me.

love, e

QUESTIONS
Do other mothers question if they are doing it right?? Do they wonder what they are getting instead of giving when it comes to decisions for their family, especially children. I know I need a break to be a better Mother...but at what cost? My children's hearts and attitudes? I don't believe I am overreacting and I know we watched WAY TOO much television today but I wonder if I need to just close ranks and pull my family tighter and closer in? Not entitely shut our the whole world but certainly limit it for a time until we get it more "together". I know that perfection will not be achieved until heaven but aren't we suppose to try now??

Okay so off to tuck in the babies. Please pray specifically for Dale and pray that he has self control...and for that matter...that I DO TOO!!

Love, E

Oh my goodness we had fun! This is me and little playing chalk. (I blocked his face out!) We laughed and cried and ate and had so much fun. I think we sewed Merideth at least 5 outfits with 4 more cut out to go. They are so cute, I will post photos of those soon. It is so wonderful to have such a great friend and then add to it that our children get along!! Oh and did I mention that she potty trained Merideth! OH YES MA"AM! Miss Meri Ellis is going on the potty now! It was fun teaching the kids about encouragement while training Merideth. By the way this is the second child of mine that she has potty trained!! Now I need to figure out something smokin' cool to do for her! We also did Bible story time with the kids and this is something we will continue to do with mine. I may do it in the morning since night time is when the Daddy prays and reads with the kids. Anyway I enjoyed the encouragement, the joy, the fun, the unity and the unconditional love I felt while she was here. WE WILL NOT go another 2 years without seeing each other!! Well I will post more later...

love,
e

She is coming to TOWN SHE IS REALLY COMING TO SEE ME...that and her kids, big and little...oh I am going to PEE my pants I am so excited. Well S is going to come on Monday and we are going to sew, paint nails, bake, pray, braid hair, drink coffee, eat, laugh, sew, take pictures, EAT, watch movies,pray and have SO MUCH FUN!! I am excited can you tell...

isn't it cool when God answers prayer, we are hearing from Him lately and I am so excited to see what all HE is going to do!! Keep me accountable!

Oh so the remodel is about 1/2 done...the fireplace looks like a work of art...the house is a MESS....BUT S IS COMING!!!!!

love, e

So around the homestead we are doing a remodel to our home. I say we but not really we actually are paying someone to do the tile work. Husband and I are doing a little work. I am cleaning up the messes left behind by others, he is tearing out carpet and funding the work! Travis is laying the tile, he is doing a great job. We are doing 2 baths, our family room/kitchen and are getting the painted brick fireplace slated. It is a lot of work and a HUGE mess! That and trying to potty train Meri and oohh, it is enough to make me want to run away! (at least I don't have pipes hanging out and 2 to potty train!) anyone with tips on potty magic send 'em my way! I am trying the nail polish reward like a certain friend that has twin girls..we will see if it works here!! Anyway I digressed....

I have posted a photo to show the work in progress! Those who know me know I HATE mess. So the kids and I are heading to the farm for a few days to stay with Nonnie and Poppys. Dale can ride his bike all over and Meri can chase her cats all she wants!! I will post more soon...hopefully!!

Pray the progress goes quickly!! I know we are blessed to be able to do this work on our home...just pray it all goes as planned!!

love,

e