busy busy bee

So I havent been posting much on here lately and for those of you who follow me I am sorry about that.  One of the reasons is I have been really busy these last few weeks. Which has been nice to make time go by quickly but it also I believe is cutting into my family time. Which was something that I had also heard one of my friends say about herself. That she felt like her family was suffering because of all that she had going on. I think that on one had its nice to have things rush by because my wonderful hubby will be home but on the other had I dont want my kids to suffer. I noticed that between working out, driving to and from the girls school, dance class, brownies, and whatever other grocery shopping, hanging out with friends and Bible study, church, house cleaning. its a wonder I get anything done and even know where my kids are.  Looks like its time for me to take a breather and I think my body is telling me to do that as well. Seeing that I am now in my 3rd day of laryngitis and cant seem to shake it.  Which i believe my kids love by the way, mommy cant scream or yell or even really say anything.
So the kids have been learning sign language ha ha.
I am really looking forward to the month of November. I have two babies bday that month and of course Thanksgiving which I will get to see my in laws and hopefully they will be able to help me with whatever I need.
I have had another laundry list of things go wrong from rain that leaked into my room and soaked my bed. to my suburban battery dying and being stuck at the house when my kids needed to be in school. I thank God daily because I have made some friends that have been able to help me out and with out them I dont know where I would be right now. Well probably in a corner losing my mind lol.
I think this Bee needs to stop buzzing and relax and rest for awhile, get better and use the time to recharge. Spend some time with my kids and enjoy life before it passes me by.
Oh a side not I have lost a total of 12 pounds scene I had my son so thats nice! only a LOT more to go but at least I have a start and hopefully it will melt off now that I am finally losing it.
Good Night all I am hitting the bed early!
To all my Proverbs Wives out there dont get so busy that you forget the point of your life is to serve God and your family everything else can wait!

is it that time already?

So I look outside this morning and was happy with what I saw. Awww Rain at my window, the sound of relaxation. I am a Big Fall and Winter lover so I was ready to see the heat of the summer go. Which was also nice because we have no a.c. in my house. All I need is some firewood for our wood burning stove.and a cup of HOT chocolate or coffee which ever helps me the best at the time.
But while I was in my window gazing moment I realised, with two November babies and Christmas and one January babyits that time again. To start planning for shopping trips, busy stores, craziness followed by tantrums and meltdowns, and then the kids attitudes on top of that! UGH so how would a proverbs women plan for the season? Ebay, online shopping maybe.
Or maybe we would first start with PRAYER! Planning is good but trusting God to show you the right path is better. First let God remind you that the reason for the season isnt gifts, food, and Christmas trees. Its Jesus Christ and His birth. Maybe this year it would be better to focus on what I can do for others (not gift giving wise, But spiritually, helping hands etc..) And teaching my kids to give right their along side of me.
So Yes I will be getting gifts for my kids. But the point is to not allow that to consume the time of year and take over my emotions and life.
My rule for birthdays is usually one gift followed by much needed clothes.
and my rule for Christmas is 3 gifts because Jesus received 3 gifts on his birth. And that way the kids can think of Jesus even when its Christmas day and their excitement has taken over and they are unwrapping whatever it is that they are getting.
This also helps with keeping the mess and toys down and that they arent just overloaded with stuff!

So if your already making a list figure out what rules you can set for yourself to keep you emotionally on level, spiritually aware and Remember the REAL reason for the Season and thats Jesus Christ.

Insanity

So when your sitting on a Plane and its about to crash they tell you to first put on your own air mask before you help your children put on theirs. Its a weird thought to think in a crash you would first reach for your own mask over your children's.
But the reason for this is because that if you pass out from loss of oxygen your no good to anyone around you.
I believe this method goes for a lot of life's journey's. I have decided to get fit and in shape. Why? Well yeah I can say I want to look good and be a hot mama, or that I just want to be comfortable in my jeans. But truth of the matter is if I am over weight and if I dont do something about it the best for my life is out of reach. I will either get healthier or more unhealthier and if I am unhealthy that means I will have a shorter life span and I cant be around for my family or kids. I am also teaching my children bad habits and there for I am no good to anyone around me.
I am doing a Healthy life style of eating and I am working a DVD called Insanity which is Hard work. I am failing in some areas like arms haha, you would think with all the baby carring around I do my arms would be the strongest part of my body but i guess its all in the HIPS, LITERALLY! I have mama barring hips and Those have to Go to.  So This is my journey to help myself so that I can be here to help my family around me and my friends.
Proverbs wife is all about providing and helping her family and I cant see the Proverbs Wife that is talked about in the Bible Being a unhealthy mama.
Proverbs Wife to the rescue

praise report

Today was a good day! So thats a total prays report.  Although at the end of the day I still miss my hubby at least nothing broke (knock on wood) nothing stressed me out and nothing was overwhelming. I spent my morning at Church followed by some good family time at my sisters for dinner.
Got a lot of adult talking time out and spent a good portion of it being able to not have to watch my kids. (thanks mom for watching the kids or holding Levi so i could just be lazy)
I think the worst part was just knowing I was driving home to an empty house. I wish I could just say "ok quit" and he would be able to come home.
But I am ready to get over being so bummed out and upset and live this time to the fullest loving my kids and working on them. Be the best mom I can be, and make sure that they dont suffer because of this.
Now might just be a great time to make sure the discipline is in order and the attitudes and behavior gets adjusted to where it needs to be. Also I am working hard to lose the "BABY WEIGHT" dreaded words ahhhh. So I am ready lets start this all over again with a happier note!

Get Real

Ok lets get real. Today was the icing on the cake. Each day seems to get worse for this deployment. Whatever can go wrong does and I am ready to lose it. Its the hardest thing I have ever done and it hasnt even been a full week. How am I going to survive another 15 or so of these.  I am really feeling alone and I just Need GOD to show me everything is going to be ok. Sometimes I feel like hiding under a rock. But what good would that do? The problems will still be there, the issues will still have to be faced.
The girls need me to be strong but sometimes you just have to cry along with them. Its hard being a parent and having to do things on your own. Its even harder when one of the children you are caring for is an infant and cant understand that mommy just needs mommy time.
God please show me the way, the light, and some peace while my husband is away and please help me to not feel so alone. please take care of me as you always have. I know in my heart you are faithful but I need to see it once again.
Help me to be strong when I feel like I cant go on any longer. And send people into my life that will help keep me on your path.

Amen