Blog Loving

My friend Betsy sent me the I heart your blog award. Thanks Betsy! I am supposed to send it to others so here are my awards!

1. Making Home

2. The Tarnished Teapot and Full Tummies 

3. with humility, thankfulness, and rejoicing

4. Girl Talk

I do not personally know each of these women, but I enjoy their blogs. You should read them!

something to ponder

While on vacation I was thinking a lot about keeping my children safe. Anytime we are in a new environment I am always in that protective mom mode. You know.. watch for cars, little things they can get into, staying out of the water/ocean (when a hurricane is coming!), just about anything. I want to keep my babies safe and protect them from anything that would harm them.

But it struck me. What I need to protect them from most is themselves! My son was into a lot of things. Being almost 2 (on Wednesday) he never stops! But his sin is what is doing the most damage right now. Not climbing on things or falling. We always want to focus on this external things, but it is the heart that needs to change. 

It is not always easy to deal with. Especially when he acts like he has never heard the word NO. But if I am to protect him from the most harmful thing it is not going to be easy.

back from vacation

I have not been posting because we have been gone and my parents have a very SLOW connection to the internet. Plus, it is always good to take a little break from the computer. It does monopolize too much time- if allowed.

Going on vacation is often needed, but here are some reasons I am thankful to be home:

1. No mosquitoes the size of small birds and stripped like tigers ready to attack.

2. No flooding

3. No tiny frogs overpopulating everywhere (though they were very cute!)

4. Getting back to schedule and a routine.

5. Sleeping in my bed (not sharing a room with the entire family!)