Making God laugh

My grandmother used to tell me if you want to make God laugh tell him your plans...well I shared some plans with this blog and all my many readers :) but if my grandmother's saying is true God laughed pretty hard this time. My children are back in school, I'm back in preschool and my back to school plans (just as my summer plans) did not go as wanted.

Labor day weekend we spent in the hospital with asthma problems and that got me behind in my school preparation and I still have yet to catch up. The first week of school went pretty good! Only tears were from me and both kids seem to be handling to new longer days. This weekend we had plans to work on school and home stuff, go to a birthday party, and then Church and park on Sunday...enter ear infection. Friday my little kindergarten cried in pain and Saturday morning the infection was running down her neck, yuck! Quick (3 hour) urgent care visit, run by pharmacy and then home for movies and rest. No work just movies, books, and homemade cupcakes.

I am feeling a little anxious at the thought of a repeat from last year, anxious that my many plans will not come to be, anxious that things will not get better. Today, we did not make church but I did spend time reading scripture and I found some peace in Psalms 119: "I am filled with trouble and anxiety, but your commandments bring me joy." This scripture shows me that years ago and years to come people are filled with broken plans, anxious thoughts, and the unknown but if we read our scripture, follow Gods word and pray God will bring joy into our lives. I pray today that joy fill my week and that I can remember to let go of my anxieties, relax on my undone plans, and let God bring peace and Joy into my life!

Mommie Hair!

Kindergarten starts in a week (grabbing tissue as I type) and I have decided that I no longer want to be the out of shape, out of style, frumpy mom. I have little time to primp and even when I did have time I never took much time for hair and make up. I'm not saying I want to look like I'm going out on a date every day but I do want to look presentable.

This is not going to be an easy task for me since a) I've never been good at "getting pretty" and don't really know how, b) I do not have a lot of time in the mornings to self primp, and c) I don't have a lot of money to put into make up and hair supplies. So, this task of making my face and hair look like I've done more than roll out of bed and go out the door (which is pretty much what I do now) is not going to be easy!

My first step is to research the internet, blogs, and Pinterest to see what tips and tricks I might can try. I will try several and then if I'm still in the dark I will hit the streets and well that means I will ask those beautiful women around me for tips and suggestions!

So, I will update my findings as I try to update my self and find a simple semi fashionable style. Any tips?

Movie Night

Up

My daughter loves the movie Up so that is what we watched tonight. The movie is one that I can enjoy watching but my son (now three years old) does not care too much for this movie just yet.

Up (2009)  rated PG
Comedy Adventure film created by Pixar
Girl Quote:
Boy Quote:

A little too much

Relaxing summer days are something I wish I could report on....instead I can only mention work, stress, sickness, and laziness. So, I wont bore with all the details just understand my absence has been hard for me and not due to wanted circumstances.

A friend asked why I want to blog and that got me thinking a lot. I do not know a lot of single moms that I can relate to. I do not have many friends that understand how I am living. I have ideas, frustrations, funny moments that I would like to share with someone. Until I have that physical person or group of people writing a blog helps me feel like I am sharing.

So, with ideas already in progress I will try to continue to share my thoughts, projects, and little nothings with anyone who is interested in reading and hopefully I will connect with some moms that share my desire to connect and my hopes of raising healthy, happy, God loving children!

Book Club

Reading is a big part of my life and I want it to always be a big part of my childminders lives. Before the school year was over I spoke with a few mom's and planted the idea to put together a book club. I'm excited to share that the First Book Club "Party" will be held on July 7th. Each kid is reading the book, The Marsh mellow Incident by Judi Barrett with their mothers. We are heading over the afternoon of the "party" and will have snack (marshmallow themed of course) and then we will discuss the book and head for the yard for some water games. How simple of an idea is this; it is a win-win idea. The kids love to see their old classmates and friends and the parents are introducing a fun way to keep their little ones into reading. It is okay to read a book to your child that is above their level...I'm not talking about reading Moby Dick to a five year old but reading above their level is only going to help them grow!

So, after we read the book and enjoy the book club party I will update you on the details and share the crafts, food, and games we enjoyed!

What do you do to keep your little ones reading over the summer?

Home Alone

So here I am a Tuesday night watching one of my favorite TV shows So You Think You Can Dance and I'm just feeling too good. Why you might ask? I, my friends, am home alone! My kiddos are visiting their grandmother hours a way from here and I am taking it easy. I knew this time was coming and I had a list a mile wide of things I needed to get done during this time alone. Well, I have, um, lost that list and am just taking things one moment at a time.
When we get time its okay to just not use it wisely! Enjoy your self in the way you feel best. If you want to go out, do so. If you want to clean house from top to bottom, do so. If you want to do like me and just do nothing...please do so!

I plan to get some things done but for now I am just smiling and watching So you Think You Can Dance, Dance, Dance!

Here I am...

Okay, can you tell preschool is out for the summer? My little ones and I have been on break for two weeks and well that means I have been extremely busy and worn out. The end of the preschool year was a little rough for me and I have been sick so the blog has been on the back burner. I miss the blog and even though I have only one reader (hi Mom) I am looking forward to getting my thoughts and ideas on paper...um online!

I am excited about some upcoming ideas and hope you will enjoy reading them!