Monday, November 5, 2012
Day 5
Today I am thankful for my mom. I just drove her to the airport and as soon as I got into the car to drive away, the tears started. I hate saying goodbye to people I love, and what may be more painful is saying goodbye to someone Avery loves and adores so much. My child loooooves her grandmother!!! My mom makes life a million times easier when she is here to visit! She babysits, cleans, does laundry (my least favorite chore), cooks, and helps beyond measure with Avery. She is coming back in January for 2 weeks to help with Avery before the baby comes. Two months. The countdown starts now...
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Day 4
My friend asked if I wanted to join in on a 30 day blog (I'm going to
call 'challenge', since I'm not very good at blogging these days) post
regarding what you're thankful for during the month of November. I said YES!
In the midst of the day-to-day, I don't always recognize and take time to be thankful, but this 'challenge' will bring attention to how very blessed I am. In absolutely no particular order...
Day 4:
Today I am thankful for my church! We love Coastal Community Church, and I feel so thankful to be attending a church that has a heart for it's congregation, people outside its doors, and other nations. There are tons of things I could say about this church, but I'll leave it simple: they love God through and through.
In the midst of the day-to-day, I don't always recognize and take time to be thankful, but this 'challenge' will bring attention to how very blessed I am. In absolutely no particular order...
Day 4:
Today I am thankful for my church! We love Coastal Community Church, and I feel so thankful to be attending a church that has a heart for it's congregation, people outside its doors, and other nations. There are tons of things I could say about this church, but I'll leave it simple: they love God through and through.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Day 3
My friend asked if I wanted to join in on a 30 day blog (I'm going to
call 'challenge', since I'm not very good at blogging these days) post
regarding what you're thankful for during the month of November. I said YES!
In the midst of the day-to-day, I don't always recognize and take time to be thankful, but this 'challenge' will bring attention to how very blessed I am. In absolutely no particular order...
Day 3:
Today I am thankful for my family. I don't get to see them often, but when I do, I am always reminded of how blessed I am to have a loving and supportive family! I want to be appreciative and thankful for them 365 days a year, not just when they visit and babysit for free, or send my daughter a package full of cute clothes and gifts.
In the midst of the day-to-day, I don't always recognize and take time to be thankful, but this 'challenge' will bring attention to how very blessed I am. In absolutely no particular order...
Day 3:
Today I am thankful for my family. I don't get to see them often, but when I do, I am always reminded of how blessed I am to have a loving and supportive family! I want to be appreciative and thankful for them 365 days a year, not just when they visit and babysit for free, or send my daughter a package full of cute clothes and gifts.
"What can you do to promote world peace?
Go home and love your family."
~Mother Theresa
Friday, November 2, 2012
Day 2
My friend asked if I wanted to join in on a 30 day blog (I'm going to
call 'challenge', since I'm not very good at blogging these days) post
regarding what you're thankful for during the month of November. I said YES!
In the midst of the day-to-day, I don't always recognize and take time to be thankful, but this 'challenge' will bring attention to how very blessed I am. In absolutely no particular order...
Day 2:
Today I am thankful for my home. It's cozy, inviting, and just right for us! Of course we are always working on it and doing renovations, but it's really fine the way it is. We have hosted numerous parties here, enjoyed holidays with friends and family, brought one child home from the hospital, will be bringing another child home in a few months, and have shared countless conversations in our living room.
In the midst of the day-to-day, I don't always recognize and take time to be thankful, but this 'challenge' will bring attention to how very blessed I am. In absolutely no particular order...
Day 2:
Today I am thankful for my home. It's cozy, inviting, and just right for us! Of course we are always working on it and doing renovations, but it's really fine the way it is. We have hosted numerous parties here, enjoyed holidays with friends and family, brought one child home from the hospital, will be bringing another child home in a few months, and have shared countless conversations in our living room.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
30 Days of Thankfulness: Day 1
My friend asked if I wanted to join in on a 30 day blog (I'm going to call 'challenge', since I'm not very good at blogging these days) post regarding what you're thankful for during the month of November. I said YES!
In the midst of the day-to-day, I don't always recognize and take time to be thankful, but this 'challenge' will bring attention to how very blessed I am. In absolutely no particular order...
Day 1:
My freedom! This is not a political post. I am so thankful that I live in a country where I can live freely! I can worship freely, have as many kids as I'd like without a limit (although I don't think I'll be exercising that right like some), wear the clothes I'd like to wear, say (for the most part) what I'd like to say, marry who I'd like to marry, and as you know...the list goes on. I'm sure you an think of numerous freedoms yourself while reading this. I have always been thankful for my freedom, but became even more aware of how thankful I am during/after watching the movie ARGO. I don't want to go into what the movie is about, because that's not the point of this post, but it's the very simple things which usually bring my attention to blessings.
In the midst of the day-to-day, I don't always recognize and take time to be thankful, but this 'challenge' will bring attention to how very blessed I am. In absolutely no particular order...
Day 1:
My freedom! This is not a political post. I am so thankful that I live in a country where I can live freely! I can worship freely, have as many kids as I'd like without a limit (although I don't think I'll be exercising that right like some), wear the clothes I'd like to wear, say (for the most part) what I'd like to say, marry who I'd like to marry, and as you know...the list goes on. I'm sure you an think of numerous freedoms yourself while reading this. I have always been thankful for my freedom, but became even more aware of how thankful I am during/after watching the movie ARGO. I don't want to go into what the movie is about, because that's not the point of this post, but it's the very simple things which usually bring my attention to blessings.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Room for improvement.
Since becoming a full-time stay at home mom, God has really shown many areas of my life that I need to work on. I worked part time when Avery was 4 months old-8 months old, and then started working full time when she was 10 months old. My weaknesses weren't as glaringly obvious to me then, perhaps because I was at work for either part, or most of the day. But I've been at home full-time since June, and it's time that I confront the areas of my life that need attention.
Some of these areas I'm ok being open about, and others I am choosing to keep private. I definitely have inadequacies, and parenting just shines a big bright light on them. I need to be more patient, and slower to anger/impatience when dealing with Avery. She is in the 'terrible twos' stage right now and defiant. There are many days when she is as sweet as can be, and then there are days when it seems as though her personality has been taken over by a totally different child who is overly emotional, irrational, and just a wreck! I need to work more at making meals on a consistent basis. I'd say right now I cook 3-4 nights a week, but I can do better. My goal is to do a solid 4 nights a week, maybe even 5! I need to get better at setting time aside for God, and not filling my day with junk and commitments. I love church and going to small group and Bible study, but that isn't enough. I need to be having time alone with God. I need to get better at keeping up with house chores. My house is always clean, but the laundry is hardy ever done. It is the bane of my existence.
It may seem as though I'm being hard on myself, but I need to be every once in a while. I think I get too relaxed and too comfortable in the day-to-day. Challenges are good, and I want to be the kind of woman who is always looking for ways to improve herself as a Christian, wife, mother, friend, and so on. Change is scary (to me at least), but soooo many awesome things come out of change. Thoughts?
Some of these areas I'm ok being open about, and others I am choosing to keep private. I definitely have inadequacies, and parenting just shines a big bright light on them. I need to be more patient, and slower to anger/impatience when dealing with Avery. She is in the 'terrible twos' stage right now and defiant. There are many days when she is as sweet as can be, and then there are days when it seems as though her personality has been taken over by a totally different child who is overly emotional, irrational, and just a wreck! I need to work more at making meals on a consistent basis. I'd say right now I cook 3-4 nights a week, but I can do better. My goal is to do a solid 4 nights a week, maybe even 5! I need to get better at setting time aside for God, and not filling my day with junk and commitments. I love church and going to small group and Bible study, but that isn't enough. I need to be having time alone with God. I need to get better at keeping up with house chores. My house is always clean, but the laundry is hardy ever done. It is the bane of my existence.
It may seem as though I'm being hard on myself, but I need to be every once in a while. I think I get too relaxed and too comfortable in the day-to-day. Challenges are good, and I want to be the kind of woman who is always looking for ways to improve herself as a Christian, wife, mother, friend, and so on. Change is scary (to me at least), but soooo many awesome things come out of change. Thoughts?
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
My Crowded Mind
So I don't think I've posted one of these in a while. There are a few random things going on in life right now. Nothing too spectacular and/or crazy, but worth 'talking' about:
* We went for another ultrasound yesterday and double checked baby #2's gender: she is still a girl: Lucy Mae Dorr
* I really like the middle name Mae (especially the way I'm spelling it), but John said he isn't sold on the name so we may explore other names. I'll keep you posted.
* Avery is a month away from being 2 years old. Shut the front door! Didn't that girl just turn 1?!
* I'm adjusting better to being a stay-at-home-mom. Some days it's easy, and other days it's a challenge.
* I joined a mom/kid group called mom2mom. We meet at PCC (Peninsula Community Chapel) every Tuesday for 2 hrs for 11 wks. I loved the first one yesterday!
* The tag line is 'Developing moms with heart and brains'. Isn't that cool?! Each week there is a different speaker and the topics vary from meal planning to keeping your child healthy through winter/flu months, to having and passing along a positive self-esteem to your child, and auto 101 (checking the oil in your car, checking air pressure in your tires and so on).
* Claire and I went to the Children's Museum in Portsmouth today with the kiddos and had a blast! They had a great time, too! I can't wait to go again!
* The weather has been getting cooler, which I am so super thankful for and with that comes pumpkin and apple everything...candles, coffee drinks, treats...yum!
* We are loving our church and are becoming more and more involved. We have joined a small group which will be starting next week, and we are both going on the women's/men's retreats in September and October.
* Avery is still really strong willed, but I feel as though I've learned so much about her since being at home with her full time. I understand her a little bit better, and we're working as a team :)
* We went for another ultrasound yesterday and double checked baby #2's gender: she is still a girl: Lucy Mae Dorr
* I really like the middle name Mae (especially the way I'm spelling it), but John said he isn't sold on the name so we may explore other names. I'll keep you posted.
* Avery is a month away from being 2 years old. Shut the front door! Didn't that girl just turn 1?!
* I'm adjusting better to being a stay-at-home-mom. Some days it's easy, and other days it's a challenge.
* I joined a mom/kid group called mom2mom. We meet at PCC (Peninsula Community Chapel) every Tuesday for 2 hrs for 11 wks. I loved the first one yesterday!
* The tag line is 'Developing moms with heart and brains'. Isn't that cool?! Each week there is a different speaker and the topics vary from meal planning to keeping your child healthy through winter/flu months, to having and passing along a positive self-esteem to your child, and auto 101 (checking the oil in your car, checking air pressure in your tires and so on).
* Claire and I went to the Children's Museum in Portsmouth today with the kiddos and had a blast! They had a great time, too! I can't wait to go again!
* The weather has been getting cooler, which I am so super thankful for and with that comes pumpkin and apple everything...candles, coffee drinks, treats...yum!
* We are loving our church and are becoming more and more involved. We have joined a small group which will be starting next week, and we are both going on the women's/men's retreats in September and October.
* Avery is still really strong willed, but I feel as though I've learned so much about her since being at home with her full time. I understand her a little bit better, and we're working as a team :)
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