Time Flies...

My Cutie Patootie is just about 5 months old. Unbelievable. It seems like we were just trying to absorb the reality of having a child, and here she is, full of so much joy and blessing that our cup is overflowing with the goodness and mercy of God!


In other news, we are seriously house hunting. It is so easy to get discouraged, but at the same time we realize that our dream of owning a home is attainable if we are content to wait on the Lord's timing in bringing that perfect place to us. It is so nice to drive by a house, and say, "We could call this home". But yes, we realize that there is a Plan so beyond our understanding, and full of abundant blessing...if we are content to wait on the Lord. I guess what I'm trying to say is that we're taking the initiative and trusting God with the results.

In the meantime, I'm decluttering, sticking to my daily exercise routine, trying to eat well and avoid excess sugar (there will be a post in 3 weeks about how that all pans out...), and trying to keep my home a relaxing dwelling for us. Did I mention that being a mom is on my list of favorite things? It is amazing. I couldn't ask for anything better!

Catching the Little Foxes

I would apologize for offending anyone...but I can't apologize for truly believing something.

Last night, I felt like I was in a slump. I felt irritated at my husband, stressed by my daughter's fussing, and it sort of fluctuated in nature...one minute I'd feel all happy and enjoying talking to Hubs, and the next my brain would find something to nitpick about him.

Highlight: Babes fell asleep in her sling while I was holding her. Just cuddled right up and zonked out. She's never done that before, and my heart was a huge puddle, let me tell you. I just melted over that one.

Okay, back on topic.

Bedtime was fast approaching, and I was snippy. Like I told my Darling, "I just want to start a fight, and I don't know why, because really, I don't ever want to fight with you!" There wasn't any reason to disagree, I just kept being rude, snotty, and he was so confused, poor man.

Than it hit me like an elephant on a freight train: Satan wanted to divide my heart, and steal the joy I could have! I told Scott this, and he agreed. I immediately gave up my attitude to Christ, and we had a lovely conversation after that, and a sweet prayer time before bed.

Here's my point: Don't let Satan be divisive in your marriage. God has given you your spouse for love and encouragement. NOT as a scratching post! Oh yes-discuss things, be a sounding board, have times where you cry together-but don't let anything divide you!

"Catch us the little foxes, the foxes that spoil the vines..." Song of Solomon 2:15

Poor Babes...

The teething process is beginning.

I think we will all need some grace here...since Squeaky wants mom and that's all. Pray that my arms don't fall off, and that she will take naps.

Otherwise, I can't complain. She sleeps through the night like an angel still, and has the sweetest self you can imagine. Now, if only we could get her to like other people half as well as she likes dad and mom...we would be set.

I adore her sweet darling self, even when I am at my wit's end trying to soothe her. And to think, "teething" can last months. But then again, that is why God gives us children. To further refine us, to teach us more about love and patience, and to help us demonstrate just a fraction of His infinite grace. At the end of myself, I say, "thank you, Father". Because without God, I am nothing. It always comes back to Him.

So Much Cuteness!

Now tell me, how would you caption this photo?

DIY Day!

I'm linking up...

The fabulous Couch Renovation is on Kimba's site.

Check it out!

Kimba's DIY Day is so fun!