Don't pick at it...it's gonna scar!

I don't know about you folks, but God is in the habit of teaching me object lessons.  Recently I realized that I have a terrible habit that is kind of sick!  I pick at things, little cuts or scrapes, dry skin, etc.  (Gross, I know, but bear with me for the lesson)  A few weeks ago, I fell into a patch of stickers (the prickly kind, not the sparkly kind) and got a bunch of "thorns" or whatever they're called stuck in my hands, feet, and legs.  I was finding them for days, and doing my best to remove them with tweezers.  But they kept itching and I kept trying to take out the non-existent thorns.  Weeks later, I am still picking at the spots where the thorns once were...  I'm pretty sure I'm gonna have scars on my hands and legs from all this.

The lesson...something little can end up scaring your life if you keep picking at it.  Let go and let God!!!
WORD:)

Back to School Blues

I thought since school is starting back up again, and I am once again "juggling" more than any sane person would...I should start up my blog again.  Maybe this time, I'll keep at it. I figure if I can be on facebook multiple times a day, I can update this once every so often.

God really used the Drama ministry at church yesterday, and many people have commented how moved they were by the monologue.  It's so wonderful to be a part of a ministry that can affect peoples lives in a meaningful way!  I need to be more diligent about my quiet times in the mornings.  Somedays, I'm lucky to get 5 minutes alone before the girls wake up, and I need to stop and listen to what God has to say to me, even in those 5 minutes.

We had our first day of Coop inservice today, and it was LONG!  I'm ready to get back to the stuff I love: seeing students walk for the first time, see that kid just "get it" when I've been trying to get them to perform a skill for weeks/months/years, the laugh on that little boy with autisms face when he runs away from me, and I almost...almost miss all the screaming, crying, hitting, biting, scratching, and yells of "You're not my best friend anymore!"  I have a para this year, so I won't be along in my journey...or in my quite time, or my lunch time, but it might be nice to have the company!

Madi had her Gymnastics Academy at the Y tonight.  She did much better, except the bars.  For some reason she always freaks out and grabs onto her teacher.  If this month doesn't go well, we may move her to a 45 minute class, the hour is a but much for her.  Avery is very jealous, and the director said that since she is walking, she can join the "Just Two's" mommy and me class.  So we will be checking that out together next month!

Jed was going to make dinner tonight, and I came home to a lovely mean of Hog Wild Pit Barbeque....hey at least I didn't have to cook it.  Not exactly on my "diet," but my diet is really more about portion control and eating healty a majority of the time.  Tonight will just count as my splurge for the week.

I really want to get up and run in the am, so I'm going to hit the hay soon!

Happy Halloween!!!

I love Halloween.  When I was a kid, I used to dream up my costume months in advance and change my mind about a million times before I finally came up with one.  When I was in college, I loved having costumes that represented pop culture: My favorite was the year I was "Ms. New Booty" Since becoming a mom, my Halloweens are joyous because of baking treats for my girls and their friends/teachers and planning their adorable costumes.  I also love being able to play Halloween games at work with all of my students.  Today we are "Skull Bowling"  and last week we made witches stew!!!!  Hopefully Madi and Avery enjoy today as much as I do!!!  

Flip Flop

Oh how the Army likes to toy with me!  Apparently they do not think Jed's back is healed enough for him to go back to Infantry world, so they are releasing him from the Army.  This will take who knows how long, up to a year, but at least we get to stay in Kansas!  I can't begin to tell you how excited I am, just sick of the flip flop.  I've decided God is just telling me to stop trying to plan everything and ride it out.  Life is way more fun when you live in the moment, so that is what I am going to try to do. 
My knee, actually my IT band, has been continuing to give me grief, so I am going to start seeing a physical therapist 1-2 times a week.  Hopefull I will still be able to run and complete my second half marathon in 3 1/2 weeks. 
Made YUMMY chicken tortilla soup for dinner and it was the bomb!  (does anybody say that anymore?  i do) 

Another Weekend Comes to An End...

This weekend was a success on all fronts!  We got to spend time with good friends on Friday night at Kathy's 21st birthday dinner, and I got to dance:)  I miss being able to go dancing!  To bad I didn't get Jed out on the floor with me.  Saturday was supposed to be my day to do absolutely nothing, and even though it didn't work out that way, it was a good day.  We went over to my parent's house to watch the KU game, disaster.  The game was pathetic, and everyone but me fell asleep.  I did make some yummy guac usuing my dad's homegrown peppers!!!  Then I went to a friends' baby shower.  When we got home, I made pumpkin french toast and BLT's minus the T.  I had turkey bacon, toast, and lettuce and it sounded really good so I didn't mind that we didn't have tomatos.  Today we had church and the sermon was wonderful.  It was about everything I've been struggling with and feeling lately in regards to prioritizing my family time and everything else. It's like Pastor Greg knew my whole situation.  It's amazing how God can use a sermon, or another persons story to speak to you in that way.  The best part of the weekend was my Chiefs kicking some booty, and some Raider booty no less.  Went for a run, and it didn't hurt too bad, so I think I'm safe to keep running. Also got groceries for the week, and got outfits set out for the girls and I for tomorrow.  After all that, I'm going to sit on the couch and watch a show with my hubby and call it a night! 

Bleh...

So last night was not nearly as productive as I was hoping, but I'm okay with it.  We went to go see my mom at the hospital, she had her knee replaced on Monday.  After we got home and got our tired girls to bed, all I wanted to do was sleep myself.  I threw in a load of laundry only because I didn't have any clean bra's for today, watched a little How I Met Your Mother to help me wind down and went to sleep.  No work out, no devotions, and certainly no house work.  Instead of feeling defeated today, I feel rested.  So what if all of that stuff didn't get done.  It will still be there when I get home tonight, or tomorrow, or this weekend. 

Make It Hurt So Good!

"Come on baby, make it hurt so good...sometimes muscles don't feel like they should!"  P90X is working me out alright.  They say the second day is the worst for being sore, and that statement holds true today.  My abs, chest, and back are TIGHT!  I'm actually enjoying the workouts though, so that's a plus.  I made a delicious dinner last night: Bowtie Pasta with Spinach and Sausage (see pictrue below).  And I got to tan and have my devotions.  I read Proverbs 18.  Here's to hoping this humpday is a success!!!!