Embracing the Chaos

I can't believe we are looking at Christmas in a little over a month. This first half of the year has been a whirlwind.  A pretty good whirlwind up to this week.....this week has been one for the books (a book I plan to trash).

I love fall.

One day I would really like to express/blog what I see happening to boys at preteen age.  It was a bit unexpected for me.  We all know that girls face a lot of challenges at this age and I've read a lot of great articles addressing these issues but less is out there for moms of boys.  Let's just say there are a lot of unfair standards and grace is often saved for those who people deem worthy of it.   

This week taught me to listen to my son when he is expressing himself and to remember that men DO have feelings.   

not always....

I just ask for prayers in navigating this life because I have a way of handling things that are so very different from the way that God wants me to handle things.  

On the positive, I can't wait to share a new initiative I've started in my life, I've called it Embrace the Chaos! (seriously I gave it a name)

It is about handing things over to God.

I am definitely onto something because the second I decided I was going to implement change in my life, Satan began prowling all over this household and in particular me.  It has been my hardest more challenging week yet.

I'm definitely documenting a future blog/testimony.  

I'm excited about my new bible.  It's a Journaling Bible and it contains a blank page per page of scripture.  I journaled out my Sunday school lesson above and I had a lot of fun doing it.

It's been a while since I've been excited about studying scriptures.  To be honest I've struggled finding a consistent way to study since Carlee was born.

This is all a part of my Embrace the Chaos 

(and if you know me, I HATE Chaos).

Hate It.

Hate.

It.

...but this is what God is laying on my heart right now.... so you know the big guy is the boss (not just Bruce Springsteen).

I've got a lot on my mind and heart for both my personal situations and for others close to me who are going through so much more right now.  

I want to share that in the chaos there is so much joy and I refuse to have it stolen from me. 

Fall Blessings-

Celebrating September Birthday in October

Auntie E

Uncle M.'s "practiced" Psycho Stare, lol

 

Weekends

Some of the most golden friends (even if they do have an unhealthy attachment to bird watching and calling).

I love my new breakfast socks. 

 Going to bed early and Sleeping IN 

(do we know how to party or what!?!)

Food, Food, and more Food

 

A reading from Ms. Jane.  

The pieces were so good and I want this book as a Christmas gift.

Game Night..AKA.  

Laughing so hard I snort, pee, and choke at the same time.

Why did this make me laugh so hard?

We are the five snowbirds.  

I love these women (and mothers) who have experienced the challenges of life and children

....and have lived to tell about it.  

Our first Spirit Week

All about the 80s.

#rad

The Powerpuff Game was a HOOT

 

I am so proud of Connor for taking part in the Richard Childress Racing program.

He is enjoying the projects.

love this quote

Speaking of Chaos....my room is pure chaos.....

I've got kids in and out like a revolving door.

Some kids need help reading,  some need it in math, and some need to tell me they are about to 'punch someone's head in'.

I like to keep the door revolving if you know what I mean.

 

I was able to clean up at the end of the week and despite my cray cray schedule, I have a whole new game plan (understanding that if God changes it, I can cope)!  

My modified kidney table.

#embracingthechaos