Homemakers heart....

I am a homemaker at heart. It is at the core of who I am. I have no desire to do anything outside of that. I did have a time once in my life when I was single that I had a desire to be out in the workforce but that was pretty short lived. Being a wife and mom is the highest calling for me. Sometimes I joyfully embrace it and other days I think WOW they don't pay me enough! Just kidding! It can be draining, full of joy, rewarding, thankless job, eventful, routine, extraordinary, daily and all of that can happen on the same day! I am so grateful that the Lord has always provided a way for me to walk in who He created me to be. When I hear women say they are bored or wish they could do more....it truly boggles my mind. There is nothing boring about creating an atmosphere of love, shaping hearts and nurturing the souls the Lord has blessed you with. My mom did an amazing job. She wasn't perfect as I am full of faults too however we knew he heart was for us and that mattered to her on a daily basis.

Weary but in a good way....

The last several days have been really busy. Starting our new school year, trying to get organized for school, a growing baby boy and Women of Faith weekend with dear friends.

We were blessed to find out last week that we will be having another son. He appeared to be healthy and growing well. We had a level 2 sonogram and will have another in 4 weeks. We are hoping to take the boys to that one or at least tape it so they can view it too. I can tell he is really growing lately! I am 17 weeks today. We are stumped on a boy name and trusting the Lord has already named this special one and will fill us in soon!

Our school year is off to a good start. Tomorrow we will begin our My Fathers World curriculum and add that to our math, language arts and handwriting. We have a co-op we will be starting soon, an art class and a Jr. sports class. It will take time for everything to fall into place but I think we have a good rough draft! We are also doing 6 therapy sessions a week (OT, ST and PT) and will be doing those M-TH.

This weekend I attended Women of Faith in Dallas. It was great time away and a time of worship and being nourished. The Lord has blessed me with the most amazing friends. I am SO grateful!

So although I am a little weary it is a sweet feeling. Weary from walking in Gods will. Having Jacob home again gives me a peace that can't be measured. Being pregnant takes a certain toll on the body but knowing we opened the door for this blessing and God delivered is a sweet spot to be.

My sons words heartfelt and full of laughter.

Last night we had our friends home. As we started driving home he said, mom I love you. He said it so endearing and full of love. I responded and said, I love you too. I than asked him what he was feeling in his heart and to please put it into words. He said well I just love you because you love, you accept me, you make our home, you fed me and I just love you that's all. I told him that was very sweet of him to share. Than I asked him for a quick parents report card. What is his favorite thing about me and what does he think I need to improve on. He said my favorite thing is that you love me. He said there is nothing that you need to improve on mom. I said well of course there is! He said nope you are perfect. Than he kind of caught himself well I know no one is perfect on earth but I am just saying you don't need any updates!

I just chuckled! I loved the way he worded it and most of all I love his heart.

Fall is here!

In Texas in August fall is not a word that you are using to describe the month. However, the last several days has brought much cooler temps to our area and that really has made it feel fall like. My boys have both started school during the last week too. I have a meal to take to someone this week and I though I think soup will do! Our year is off to a good start. Andrew has incredible teachers. He was happy with all of them but one and she is new and perhaps if he gives her more time he will end up liking her. I am so thankful for his school. New teachers often have a major adjustment at BCS. Jacob and I began his school year yesterday. It is a soft start this week and next week we will add in MFW. This week his therapist still have their summer schedules so it was best for us to ease into things. It is wonderful to have Jacob home again. One of the enrichment's we are doing even started yesterday so he had that to attend. The other things are all starting in the next couple of weeks. I am working on getting our study in order. My sweet husband helped move the bulk of the books which is a huge job! Our sun room is now housing most of our books which is perfect because the room really didn't have much purpose. We have a drum set out there and I am going to put up a art easel for Jacob out there too. He starts his art class in September and I think he will enjoy having it out there. It is a neat room for some of those extras!

Fall is my favorite season! Usually we don't have any sense of fall until late September in Texas. Thank you Lord!!!

Blessings....

This week brought some challenges. So it couldn't be a better time to bask in His blessings!

* For Texas we have had beautiful weather this week. Lots of rain, cooler temps and it looks like we may get some more of it.

* 2 boys that love me. I always say parenting is the hardest job on this planet however I also believe it is one of the most important roles in my life. The best things in life aren't easy!

*Naps! OK, so I have always loved a good nap but being pregnant naps take on a whole new meaning. I got a 3 hour nap today. This baby must be growing!

*Our home is painted! For so long I couldn't wait for it to be finished and it finally is. Now our home isn't finished but one of the biggest things is. Thank you God!

*Friends...the Lord blessed me this summer with a precious group of ladies that we met 2 twice a month. We all go to the same church and they are good friends already but we grew closer this summer. We are going to con't this group once a month during the school year!

*Homeschooling...I am so happy to have Jacob home this year. We are starting this week and so thankful for the option of homeschooling. Our week has come together and we are excited to dive in and get going. We are going to be traveling the globe this year.

*Most of you know that I spend the first 6 months of this year working on being healthier. In the middle of that we knew we were planning on getting pregnant. That concerned me a bit because I gained a lot of weight with my 1st son and less with my 2nd son but I always gained weight. This winter and spring I lost 48 lbs. It felt so good to be back at a more comfortable weight. I am 16 weeks pregnant and I still haven't gained a lb. That is just wild to me. But wonderful!!! I figure I will gain weight at some point but I am off to a great start and hopefully will keep it to a minimum. This is a surprise blessing!

*My sweet husband. Nuf said!

Ok....so I really miss the ocean.

We are wanting to plan a vacation this fall to the ocean. A family vacation at our favorite spot. I started a few weeks ago and than the home projects too over. The vacation went on the back burner. Yet, we know that this is important for this time. Andrew is growing up, working, in high school, playing sports and with a baby coming we want a family vacation just the 4 of us. So back to endless searches online for that perfect beach front condo! We have checked flights and found some that would work. Ahhhh, to feel the sand on our toes again. Love it!

Scripture that blessed me.

A friend shared this scripture this week and it really blessed me.

5 LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. 6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. 7 I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.

Psalm 16:5-7

It really spoke to me because boundaries are out of love for us from the Father. They are placed in pleasant places. So many times we try and buck those. We want what we want when we want it just like a child. BUT GOD.....has boundaries for us to protect us. He has an inheritance for us. I hate to think about the times I don't get my inheritance or delay it because I am jumping over those lines. Love waits, love is patient, love endures.