What's Your Passion

I'm THAT mom rhat allows her son to relax to IPAD puzzles. 

    
I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:8-11

God created us to have PEACE, but it is not a natural feeling.. There are a million things that can cause us to stop and FREAK OUT. Heck, social meeting is the worst for me. I look at people's Facebook page or blog and think "I stink as a mom- why am i not doing daily beautiful crafts, why can i not make dinosaur pancakes, my boys birthday parties are nothing like that!" We have a path we think our lives SHOULD be on, and then when it doesn't (like when we don't get the house we thought we NEEDED and or the job that you think is WAY out of your giftedness) we tend to slump our shoulders and turn into Eeor. Our heart goes into a heart of discouragement instead of thanksgiving. All that attitude says to God is " thanks but no thanks- you got this all wrong. I know better what my life should look like. LIES!!

I'm in a job I thought I would hate. Preschool teacher. I have worked with teens since I was one, and now I work with 2 year olds. Forget Bible studies, chipotle nights, And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father., lesson plans... Now I have to show them Christ simply by who I am. Therein is the issue. When I first took this job I didn't think that was enough. I thought the only way to show Christ was X, Y and Z.. Simply being around grouchy, moody Ms Sarah would likely spur TOWARD the devil.:)

But those were all lies. The devil knows my buttons and insecurity is a huge one!! Being me is enough because HE is. When I spend my mornings with Him.. Better yet.. My entire day with Him than its HIS love that cones out of me.

God has taught me to love the hear and now.. To have a passion for my place in this world, and to realize that in ALL I do (even if its not my plan) to thank and praise him.

And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through him to God the Father.col 3:17

He's a Funny Little Man- that Ethan Head

He's a funny little man that Ethan Head.

- He is now all about his body. In the middle of a nice dinner with the family (not our basic Taco Bell.. this place had TABLE CLOTHES and REAL CLOTH NAPKINS!!) Ethan started to laugh at himself and announce to the whole restaurant "MOMMY- I JUST TOOTED!!"

- Today the birds on the bird feeder weren't eating. I asked "Ethan, where do you think all the birds are?" His response, after several seconds of thinking about it was "Umm.. birdies went inside to go poop." REALLY?

- I am not sure what this boy will become when he grows up. He is not interested in sports- but he is FAST. The only sport he will entertain is wrestling with daddy or Tyler. He would rather watch movies, paint or do puzzles. I have found he has a memory like an elephant, however. He may be someone like Psych... which is great because I love that show. His memory can bring up random facts like who was last on the playground, what we ate last at each restaurant and what movie was last in the dvd player. He loves reflecting on things and working his memory- it's weird but adorable.

-And now I have a backseat driver. Ethan has become fascinated in traffic lights "red means stop- green means go- yellow means SLOW DOWN" he says from the backseat. Which is cute. What is getting a "tad" old is " mommy slow down its yellow...mommy I WANT A GREEN!... mommy its red- red means stop!"

I better watch my temper (and other stuff)

(I have no pictures to go with this blog- so enjoy these ridiculously cute boys!)

 

I apparently need to watch my temper with these boys. Ethan, at 2, already knows his whole name and Tylers.

 

If I just say "Ethan" he finishes it with "Ethan Daniel Head." YIKES! Apparently I need to watch what I say. Watch what my first reaction is with these boys. In the chaos of the day, especially after 5pm my first reaction to hearing any sort of crying or screaming is to cry or scream back with full names.

 

I have done enough research and study however. I know how fragile the psyches are the first 2-3 years. I know they form their character now. It was endearing when Ethan first learned his whole name and started telling people all 3 names when they asked. But now I know where he gets it from. If I recorded myself all day I am would be ashamed of how many times I just snap with full names, "no" or "stop!" God help me!!! God is slow to anger, slow to speak.. and I am the opposite lately. I want to be a mother who instills peace and calm. And a pride (not a fear) of the middle name! =)

 

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Now, onto a moment of pride. We have "conquered" the spoon. Tyler won't eat anything I try to give him with a spoon or cut up. He has officially entered into the MYSELF stage. And, well, it's pretty darn cute.

 

And now for some nakedness. I am sorry but there is NOTHING better than little naked boys with swimsuit tans. I just want to squeeze those little cheeks.

My boys are big fans of technology when they wake up. They just want to play puzzles or Peekaboo barn. I caught both of them at the same time playing this morning.

August Nothings

We have three weeks off between summer school and school starting back up. I thought I would hate it actually. I thought I would go stir crazy, but I am enjoying every second. I am soaking in this time when we can sleep late (6:30 instead of 6!), grab donuts for breakfast, and ALL take naps together. I am ready for routine though... SO READY!

In the meantime we have had many adventures. Monday, all 3 boys and I decided we would go to the Dallas Arboretum to go see the new children's museum. Umm.. well its not open. So we got to have all sorts of mini adventures.

 

They have an amazing Alice In Wonderland exhibit right now. Ethan "oo-ed, and ahh-ed" at all of it.

T-man loved it too- look at those cheeks stuffed with food. I want to kiss him all the time!

Tent adventures with daddy.

The boys are getting to a fun age. Tyler is able to stand on his own, wrestle back, and have a voice. They WANT to be together (most of the time). They even played together, alone for 30 minutes. I know not to expect it again for weeks, but it was too sweet. And in a VERY rare moment, I caught the two of them reading books together in E's bed.

 

 

We have been TONS of Pinterest activities and meals at our house over the break too. Our favorite craft/activity right now is baking soda and vinegar. We put vinegar with food coloring in a dropper and let E go to town. It was 20 minutes of entertainment. Even Tyler can do it.

 

 

And our Dinner tonight was amazing. Thank you Pinterest.

 

And for my reminder- I have to add this sweet memory. This little guy wants NOTHING to do with any help- so this is what happens.