I did it, I did it! ( Ok actually Marcus did)

Ok, just a little pat on the back for myself. Marcus is laying in his own bed, putting himself to sleep now. Happy dance!!!! He has always been a good sleeper, just liked to be rocked to sleep. I am not complaining, I like the cuddle time, and don't get me wrong, I do miss it. But he had started, playing games with us, he would want me then Steve, so I said enough is enough, he needs to start doing this himself. So we started out, putting him in bed, he would scream, until I laid down on his floor and just laid there, until he went to sleep. I did this for 4 nights, then on the fifth night, he gave kisses and hugs, I laid him down, he didn't complain, I left the room and that was it. He has done a great job ever since. I am so proud of myself, Steve for letting him fuss, and Marcus for being such a little man and getting so big.

Oh, Robin called this week and told me to go buy some mud boots at TSC, and come out and help them at the Farm in Lexington. I laughed at her, she said Marcus would love it, I told her I wouldn't doubt it. Well Robin, he loves the mud, we went to some Garage Sales today and my precious little man, went right to a big mud hole, walked through it and almost did a face plant, needless to say, his shoes came off before he was allowed in my Van!!!! Ok, Robin, next time you go play in the mud you can take him, Just bring him home clean.

Speaking of Garage Sales, we found some great things this weekend. I found, Marcus a Little Tykes workbench and a single slide and the cube slide at a sale and only paid $9.00 for all of them. He loves them and he loves being outside so that is even more for him to do. We found a lot of wedding stuff for Kristal too. We got glass votive holders, 18-12 X 12 mirrored Glass tiles, and some vases all for $12.oo, I have to say I am pretty proud of my purchases this weekend. Now if I could just find a maid that cheap to clean my house and stuff, man that would be heaven.

I have been working on VBS stuff and got a lot done, it feels good to get a lot done and out of the way, so it doesn't all catch up with me. We have started softball season, not a very good start, too much rain and not enough practices. Oh, well the girls are learning and having fun. Kayla is also going to start taking some Hip Hop/Cheer classes in Cortland, another thing to keep her busy. I can hope anyway. She has been doing so well, with storms until this week, a few prayers our way would be greatly appreciated. Thursday night was a nightmare for us, the pacing and worrying I thought she was going to give herself an ulcer. Thank goodness that is over. It was not a pretty sight, lots of what if questions. I think she finally went to sleep about 12:45 or so. I could hope anyway.


Not much else, better go, to get the boy to bed. Have a great weekend and enjoy the Non-Storming weather.

Love to all,
Lisa

Happy Mother's Day-Just a little late!

Happy Mother's Day to everyone, just a little late. I hope you all had a good one.

Well my mother's day did not turn out as good as I had hoped.

We started at 2:00 a.m. Friday morning, Steve got sick and had a high temp. Kayla went to bed feeling yucky. She and I got up Friday morning, I had her go to school and try to tough it out. We dropped Marcus off at the sitters, left Steve home in bed and went off to school. I got a call 45 mins. into school, Michaela had a temp and needed to go home, I called Steve and asked if he was ok to drive her to the doctor, he said yes. He took her, her rapid strep test came back positive in 5 mins.

I got home at 4:15 and asked how everyone was doing, she was doing better, Steve still had a temp. He took off his left sock and I knew instantly, he had an infection in that leg again. Of course he didn't heed my advice to go to the doctors office, during open clinic hours, so we ended up in the ER, with, excuse my language, a real jerk for a PA. Who basically did nothing. Anyway, he is on an antibiotic too. He saw our doctor today and is cleared to go back to work. We will see how he is when he comes home tonight. My bet is, his leg and foot will be very swollen.

So needless to say, I didn't do a lot for Mother's Day, I did get a little nap on Sunday afternoon, which I have to say, I really needed. My Mom bought Pizza and my sister, Darlene and her family came over to my house and we had Valentino's for supper. At least I didn't have to cook, at night anyway.

Right now I am asking for prayers for our family. Michaela to get totally over her strep, and Steve to heal quickly and not need further treatment. While you are at it, pray for me, my frustration level is through the roof right now and so my patience is also gone right now. I need it more than ever now, with the last 5 days of kids at school and just life in general.

I would like to say to my Mom, you are one in a million. I could not go through a day without you. You give me strength and encouragement daily. I thank God for you every day and I hope you had a good Mother's day weekend. Sorry for all the stress we caused you.

To my Mother-in-law, I thank God for you too. Your willingness to just be there at the drop of a hat. To take my frantic 7:15 calls in the morning, when the sitter calls in sick. I could not do it without you either. Thank you for all you do for us and for the love you give.

Happy Mother's Day Everyone!

Just a thought for today!

A good friend just sent this to me. And boy did it hit home. It is amazing how many "God Moments" I have had lately. He does speak to us in ways we never expect.

Have a great day everyone! Enjoy this little piece of reading:

Just for Today
I'll live in the Moment This concept has been weighing heavily on my mind lately so I'll take that as a sign that somebody out there needs to read it.

I've been watching my 20 year old daughter lately struggle with wanting to be anywhere but where she is right now. She reminds me so much of myself sometimes! It's only been in the past few months that I've really gotten a handle on truly being in the moment I am in right now. I've gone through stages of doing this but have never been consistent about it. I believe my propensity for goal setting has gotten in the way of enjoying the right now. It's been a blessing and a curse. Where I know lots of people that seemed to focused on the past, I have always been focused on the future. Let me give you a few examples and see if maybe you can see yourself in these scenarios:

*My kids would try to talk to me about school and I would listen for a little bit and then start thinking about what I needed to fix for dinner or what chores needed to get done before the night was over.

*I might get a promotion in my job and would savor the excitement for about 10 minutes before beginning to concentrate on what I was going to do to get my next promotion and what my goal was to make that happen.

*I would go for a walk or a bike ride and the entire time think about all the things I was going to accomplish in my life instead of enjoying the beauty all around me, the breeze through my hair, the flowers, the trees, the gifts that surrounded me.

*I have always wanted to be anywhere but where I am right now. And I thought that was necessary to accomplishing my goals. Isn't there a saying that contentment breeds complacency? I believed that wholeheartedly. Now I believe that is a lie. We only get this moment for this moment. We will never have this moment again. Why would we want to spend it being mentally somewhere else? Enjoy each moment you have in that moment. Enjoy this person right now. Enjoy where you are right this minute. Here is the interesting thing about this. I find myself being so much more appreciative of every moment I have. I notice more. I enjoy people more. I enjoy listening to others' ideas and lives. And I'm much more peaceful. The irony is that since I have started living in the moment, I find my goals are much easier to achieve. I'm not working so hard to be somewhere I'm not meant to be yet. I'm not trying to force things that aren't meant to be. And consequently everything seems to just work out peacefully and naturally. It's a very strange experience for me but I'm enjoying it!Just for today, try enjoying each and every moment as it comes, not wishing for tomorrow or next week or next year.

Mari Peck

Just For Today

Feeling a little overwhelmed!

I was just feeling a little over whelmed today, but after visiting my cousin Tara's website I read a great verse from the Bible, that put everything into perspective for me. I often forget that in these times I need to just turn it over to God and ask for his help and guidance. I know his love for me is greater than anything I am dealing with.

But yet I look around and think I don't have it so bad, so why do I feel so over whelmed. Then I feel selfish for feeling the way I feel. Torn and conflicted. There are times when I feel like things are rolling along fine and then I crash into a wall and sink back into this state. I don't like feeling like this and I am trying really hard to get over hitting that wall. Just not quite there yet.

I was looking at a pamphlet I have and found a verse that really made me think:

When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted, and saves the crushed in spirit. - Psalm 34: 17-18

Sorry this post is so depressing, but I needed to let it out and this seemed like a good place to do it. Thanks for listening.

Love to all.