Scott has taken Mary Ella to gymnastics, Molly is asleep and Addy is entertaining herself, so I'm going to try and crank out a blog entry. We'll see if I can get through it :).
So I came across this Scripture that I read periodically from time to time. Today though, I, quite frankly, had to laugh at it. It is Luke 12:30-31
Your heavenly Father knows your needs. He will always give you all you need from day to day.
All I need? Really? It is all so subjective, isn't it? Yes, he gives me food, shelter, family, love.....but lately he's given me much more....
Well, caffeine is the major one. I know I've talked a lot about it lately, but really I only drink one cup in the morning....on a normal day. But as I said before there are those days when I can't seem to get enough steam. Also, with the house on the market, each time we leave it has to be perfect. Now, I've organized so that clean-up can occur within a reasonable amount of time. The kids know which boxes/baskets things go in. I've invested in some Clorox/ Windex wipes for the quick wipe offs of finger prints, drool, food smudges...whatever. The house has shown two times in two weeks. The latest of which was this morning. We got up with big plans because Scott was off...yea! We awoke, did breakfast, and took Scott's car in for a leak. We left with dishes in the sink, a load of clothes waiting to be folded in the chair, and scattered toys because what are the chances someone will want to see it now, right??? We returned home at 9:20 and there was a message asking to show the house at, um, 9:30am. YIKES! I looked at Scott and said, "get a garbage bag and bag it all up", so that is what we did. We threw it in the back of the car and away we went. Had Scott not been home, we may not have made it out the door, but we did. Of course, I was still not showered, had my shirt with spit up on it (from yesterday I might add) and my teeth were not brushed (eeewwww!). But, hey, we made it. During these last few weeks of house stuff, illnesses, etc God has given me cooperative kids just when I need it, a mild virus vs a major one, and given Molly the ability to stretch time between feeds just when I needed some extra time to complete things. So, yes, it is all about perspective. God has preserved my sanity...HALLELUIA!
Other Burlison family news includes the fact that we have finally broken down and bought our kiddos some Crocs. We have missed out on several trends and fads over the last 10 years, but finally joined the crowd. Granted, we are 3 years late and they might go out of style tomorrow, but we got them and they are so proud. Addy asked for them first thing this morning and wore them while eating breakfast. What made us do it? We've spent so much time outside lately trying to keep the house clean and enjoying this beautiful weather. Everytime we came in and out, I was donning/doffing shoes and socks. Since I'm all about making life a little easier right now....it was worth it.
Below is a picture of Mary Ella helping me get Addy's shoes on. Such a helper....
I just loved this picture of Mary Ella. She is soaking up every little bit of creation.
Update on the kiddos:
We played so hard. They were both worn out. I found her alseep on the floor of her room. This was at 5pm.....Mary Ella is doing great in school and continues to have great stories when she comes home. She and all the girls are busy playing "rescue the princess" while the boys play "Power Rangers" and pirates. Her artistic abilities have flourished and she is busy learning to spell/write and takes our "orders" often. She will sit and draw for hours.
Addy was sooooo tired, I had to wake her up.
Addy is now completely immersed in toddlerhood. She tests boundaries like crazy and cuts a look out of the corner of her eye paired with a smile like she's saying, "I'm about to do this thing I know is wrong, but you're going to let me get away with it, ok???" We had a time out marathon the other day. I think she visited the chair at least 5 times. She has gone from saying a few words to speaking in 4-5 word sentences mostly to assert her wants/needs:
"I wanna doe (go) with daddy"
"put on my does (shoes)"
"I wan mo mil peese" (I want more milk please)
She also likes to express her displeasures by saying, "heeeeyyyyy", just like her sister. Oh, and she definitely has the "nooooo" down. She has a favorite nightgown that she wants to wear every night. We often have to put it on over her other pajamas so she won't get cold. She is enjoying her ability to make us laugh often.
Molly Kate is growing and thriving. She is almost four months old. Her little smiles and giggles light up the room and she continues to be the rock star of the house. Her sisters often compete for the prime piece of real estate next to her side when she is on the floor. She has chubby legs and a tummy with lots of irresistible/kissable rolls on it. She rolls from her stomach to her back, although it is usually by accident and she lets me know by the blood curdling scream coming from her room that she needs to be turned back over. She is a very calm, easy going baby....again, God knew what I "needed".
Scott is getting up at 4:30 every morning to drive to Methodist, so he comes home late and very tired in the evenings. Let's just say I'm glad the month is already halfway over. I know he is too.
Now that you all are pretty well caught up on our happenings, I'm going to try and do a better job at updating more frequently. Sorry things have been so crazy. It's just that in the evenings I'd rather curl up with my hubby on the couch than sit in front of the computer.
