Took Trevor to school this morning... Smiles, talking, no problems... "love you Trevor" and off he went. Got home, pulled in the garage and get a text "help,I left my computer at home." I run in grab the computer and head back to the school to get there before it starts, I text him, tell him I'm there and he says he can't come outside. I then remind him that I'm in my pajamas! I run home, grab Connor and take him and the computer back to Trevor's school to deliver the computer. 3 trips to the middle school in 15 minutes. What a start to the morning! Good thing, tho, was that after a few more snafus, the day got better and I got to go on a field trip with my sweet boy and his 3rd grade class. Love spending time with that boy!
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
10 days and counting...
Having one of my not so great days today. I had pictured in my mind a June Cleaver kind of wife with the clean house, clean well-behaved kids, dinner on the table and flowers set in the middle when Jon came home. I just realized...... I am NOT freaking June cleaver! It's been 10 days... I have cleaned up more pee puddles from the puppy than I care to count... Haven't had a complete nights sleep since Jon let.... And the taxi driver (that would be me) is seriously wearing out! I need a back up but he's not here so I just meander along.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Where does the time go?
It is sometimes amazing to me how we think a particular day takes forever to pass. Then, when we really think of it, we realize that the last 5 years passed just as quickly as the day. It seems the older I get, the faster time goes!
I was looking through my blog tonight- some old videos and such. What great memories I have posted here. It definitely helped me want to be better about keeping this thing updated- a hope I've had on more than one occasion and yet I've never been very good about it.
Jon is still out of town- been gone a week now. It is definitely difficult to get used to him not being here. Sometimes I feel as though we are building a life without him, a little crazy I know, but then I've been accused of worse! I definitely have a new found respect for military wives and I don't have to worry about my husband being in an active war zone. They deal with their husbands being gone for months at a time, not just days or weeks.
The kids are keeping busy here in NC and thus, so am I. Meghan is dancing, Connor is busy with soccer, Trevor does band. We found a great church here that I really like- The Cove Church, and Trevor is active in the youth group.
Pray that our house sells in MS- that would definitely take a load off!
I was looking through my blog tonight- some old videos and such. What great memories I have posted here. It definitely helped me want to be better about keeping this thing updated- a hope I've had on more than one occasion and yet I've never been very good about it.
Jon is still out of town- been gone a week now. It is definitely difficult to get used to him not being here. Sometimes I feel as though we are building a life without him, a little crazy I know, but then I've been accused of worse! I definitely have a new found respect for military wives and I don't have to worry about my husband being in an active war zone. They deal with their husbands being gone for months at a time, not just days or weeks.
The kids are keeping busy here in NC and thus, so am I. Meghan is dancing, Connor is busy with soccer, Trevor does band. We found a great church here that I really like- The Cove Church, and Trevor is active in the youth group.
Pray that our house sells in MS- that would definitely take a load off!
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Clinton Third Graders Present.....................
Trevor had his 3d grade play today and did a really great job. The play was about saving the Rain Forests and I was really proud of him. He even remembered his lines without having to read too much!! The whole group did a really good job- it definitely showed that they have spent a lot of school hours practicing!The video shows one of Trevor's parts-- of course it also shows the backs of people's heads as I'm trying to contain Connor and record the video at the same time!
The Lucky One
My sweet little boy got baptized tonight. At 9 years old he made the decision to follow Christ and have his sins washed away. He decided to allow everyone to know that he is a Christ follower. Wow- at 9. This little boy brings such joy and pride to my life. He goes at everything with a passion. He is persistent in what he wants- even if I don't necessarily agree. We went to church this morning, he went to Cove Kids and I went and listened to the lesson. He came out of Cove Kids immediately wanting to get baptized and I told him I wasn't sure he was ready, his Daddy wasn't there to watch... the boy had answers for everything. I told him I wanted him and me to have a chance to talk about baptism and what it meant and we left...... for a while.
It was time for the 6 pm service and I had to take Trevor to work production. I asked Connor if he wanted to go listen to the speaker who happened to be talking about baptism and he jumped at the chance. We went to church and I could see the excitement building in him-- excited to learn about Christ and baptism. It was so nice to see him excited about Christ. He listened intently at all the speaker had to say- he even laughed at funny times which let me know he really was listening. Then the speaker asked us all to close our eyes and asked us to say a prayer with him and ask Jesus into our lives. We prayed. Then he asked if there were those who needed to follow on their path of obedience to Christ and get baptized. We prayed. Then he asked for all those who prayed either of those prayers to raise their hands and I immediately felt Connor hand go up beside me. They were told to raise them a little higher and Connor was about to jump out of seat. He finally said he was going to count to 3 and everyone that had raised their hand was to go immediately to the back of the church and there would be people there to pray for you. One..... Two..... Thr.... Connor jumped up and went. I waited a few moments thinking someone was praying with him to solidify his decision and then I went out looking for him. He was standing in the line to get changed for baptism. He was so sure of his decision that he begged me to sign the form.... so I did.
What a proud moment to watch your child get baptized. Such a big step in their life. This is when my story changes. I AM THE LUCKY ONE! Since we've been here in North Carolina, Jon has done a lot of travelling and I have really struggled with it. Struggled to the point that I'm sure he would call me a less than supportive wife. I have asked on several occasions when he would be home and why was it taking so long. How in the world was I going to do this parenting thing by myself. I have unknowingly made him feel bad that I was sitting at home sad. NO MORE.
I am the lucky one. I got to sit front and center tonight and watch my sweet boy make one of the most important decisions of his life. I got to be there with a smile on my face and my camera just clicking away!! I got to see him look for me the moment he was brought out of the water searching my face for pride and approval (both of which he saw in spades!!)
My sweet, hard working husband got to watch a video in Kentucky. He saw the smiles and was unable to smile back. He got the phone call but no hug. He had to miss this because he is gone supporting his family making sure we are financially taken care of.
Although overwhelming at times, I get the blessing and joy of being the mom-- ALL the time. I get to see the things they do every day, I get to give hugs and kisses.... and yes, discipline. I get to make sure that my children do not miss out because their dad can't be home-- I will step in if I have to because that's my job.
I'm not perfect, I'm sure I will complain again but I'm hoping this is a turning point for me. Because, with the love of my kids and a hardworking husband, I truly am the LUCKY ONE!!
It was time for the 6 pm service and I had to take Trevor to work production. I asked Connor if he wanted to go listen to the speaker who happened to be talking about baptism and he jumped at the chance. We went to church and I could see the excitement building in him-- excited to learn about Christ and baptism. It was so nice to see him excited about Christ. He listened intently at all the speaker had to say- he even laughed at funny times which let me know he really was listening. Then the speaker asked us all to close our eyes and asked us to say a prayer with him and ask Jesus into our lives. We prayed. Then he asked if there were those who needed to follow on their path of obedience to Christ and get baptized. We prayed. Then he asked for all those who prayed either of those prayers to raise their hands and I immediately felt Connor hand go up beside me. They were told to raise them a little higher and Connor was about to jump out of seat. He finally said he was going to count to 3 and everyone that had raised their hand was to go immediately to the back of the church and there would be people there to pray for you. One..... Two..... Thr.... Connor jumped up and went. I waited a few moments thinking someone was praying with him to solidify his decision and then I went out looking for him. He was standing in the line to get changed for baptism. He was so sure of his decision that he begged me to sign the form.... so I did.
What a proud moment to watch your child get baptized. Such a big step in their life. This is when my story changes. I AM THE LUCKY ONE! Since we've been here in North Carolina, Jon has done a lot of travelling and I have really struggled with it. Struggled to the point that I'm sure he would call me a less than supportive wife. I have asked on several occasions when he would be home and why was it taking so long. How in the world was I going to do this parenting thing by myself. I have unknowingly made him feel bad that I was sitting at home sad. NO MORE.
I am the lucky one. I got to sit front and center tonight and watch my sweet boy make one of the most important decisions of his life. I got to be there with a smile on my face and my camera just clicking away!! I got to see him look for me the moment he was brought out of the water searching my face for pride and approval (both of which he saw in spades!!)
My sweet, hard working husband got to watch a video in Kentucky. He saw the smiles and was unable to smile back. He got the phone call but no hug. He had to miss this because he is gone supporting his family making sure we are financially taken care of.
Although overwhelming at times, I get the blessing and joy of being the mom-- ALL the time. I get to see the things they do every day, I get to give hugs and kisses.... and yes, discipline. I get to make sure that my children do not miss out because their dad can't be home-- I will step in if I have to because that's my job.
I'm not perfect, I'm sure I will complain again but I'm hoping this is a turning point for me. Because, with the love of my kids and a hardworking husband, I truly am the LUCKY ONE!!
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