The Cool Crisp Air and the First Night of Hot Chocolate and Marshmellows...Day 49

Lovin' this awesome cool, crisp, Fall weather tonight! I was outside most of the evening at obedience class for Myrtle and I loved being in a hoodie and still a bit chilly! I am so thankful for the changing of seasons, I honestly do not know if I'd like living somewhere where the seasons didn't change.  They remind me of God's creation and how amazing He is. Here is my list of thankfulness and joy for today:
1. Weather temps in the 60's and sunny
2. Rain last night to water my mums
3. Wearing my boots!
4. Hoodies
5. Tomato Soup and grilled cheese for dinner
6. My first cup of hot chocolate and marshmellows of the season in my bed while I write this (and look up fun compound sentence activities for school).
7. My sweet son wanting me to hold him and carry him to the car when I picked him up today.
8. My sweet Hadley coming down to tell me she couldn't sleep until she gave me another hug goodnight.
9. God's love and peace during times when worry tries to take over

Kiddos enjoying their soup and grilled cheese

Meals with Friends, Beautiful Warm Day...A lot To Be Thankful For on Day 48

It is always great to share a meal with friends.  Today we had the joy of having both lunch and dinner with friends of ours.  I think the best part was that they weren't planned but decided in the moment.  I think when those kind of meals happen it shows there is a real friendship involved, thankful for those friendships!
It was very unseasonably warm today, I am so ready for Fall weather, which may be here tomorrow!  I am thankful that my kids were able to play outside with their friends most of the day, that we were able to do some outside work, and that I put out my Fall decor!  There is something that just allows me to take a deep breath and stop and be joyful when I am able to clean, rearrange, and decorate my house.  It is fun for me and I feel as if I accomplished something.
Depsite still not knowing where my sweet son will be going soon, there are many things to be thankful and joyful for today. I still have that peace that God has it all under control, sometimes it is hard to find when those stressful moments come up, but still thankful. God is good!

Day 47... A Partially Clean House and Fall Decor

Since I began teaching it has been near impossible to keep my house clean.  So today since I had some time before working again, I was able to atleast clean my downstairs and start putting up my Fall decorations! I absolutely love this time of year, now if only the weather would get cooler.  I am thankful for a semi clean house, spending time with my family this morning, attending our farmers market and buying honey, and also able to sleep in a little today. I am thankful for all of my friends who are praying for Landry and us as we find new childcare, thankful for my friends who are helping by referring us names and places. Thankful that God is good and faithful always!

TGIF - This Day Presented a Whole New Meaning

I have never been so glad for it to be Friday.  It has been a very long, crazy, stressful, and now a sad ending to my week.  The weight of my son and where he will be going during the day weighs very heavily on my heart.  I know without a doubt God has a plan and has known this all along, but for today it doesn't make it any easier.  I know for some that read this may think I am over reacting or I need to get over it and move on, yes, I know and I will, but as a mom and for other parents out there as well as for anyone who cares and loves someone, you still have a time of feeling sad and worried about how this will effect your child or person you care for.  You want the best for them no matter what and try to protect them from unnecessary hurt or sadness.
My son has had a great week at school this week, the past three days, no accidents and has done amazing! I was so sad when I picked him up today because as we were leaving he waved to every single child and said, "See you guys, bye bye!" He named both teachers and told them bye.  I just hate it that he will no longer be seeing his new buddies after next week.  I am thankful for this brief time and all that he has learned and how he has grown in many ways.  I just have to keep my eyes on God and rely on Him.
I am thankful today that there are a few leads on people that may or may not work out, but am thankful God is showing me glimpses that He is going to take care of my sweet boy.  I am thankful that he had the hugest grin and couldn't wait to jump off the truck he was playing on to give me a hug.
I am thankful that my husband is the dad that he is and took our girl on a daddy/daughter date.  They have their special place they eat at every date which is Stephen's.  It is a very nice place, one where she always wheres a dress and she gets Josh in dress pants, shoes (which if you know my man, this is big), button down shirt tucked in, and tonight he wore cologne! The anticipation of my girl since he told her the other day has been so sweet to watch.  She was so excited to come home, take a shower, pick out her dress, have me braid her hair, and she put on her favorite necklace.  I am thankful I married this man and that he is such a remarkable dad!
I am thankful for all the supporting comments and texts today, and the prayers. It really means a lot!
God is still in control and good!

All dressed up for her daddy date!

Day 45... Hardest Day So Far

Since my blogs are about being real and honest, I guess I should admit, I've been dreading writing this blog.  Today's been an all around crappy day and ended with sad news regarding Landry and his current pre-school.  Even though he's made a lot of progress the past few weeks in not having hardly any accidents, his speech has progressed, etc., they decided that he just requires too much one on one and reminders at school.  I completley understand but I am still literally heartbroken that I have to take Landry out and that he has to adjust all over again somewhere else.  I know kids are resilient but right now I'm in tears, anxiety and worry have set in.  I currently have no back up for him, he's on a waiting list at another school, but we have no clue when a spot will open.  Since he was doing so well I pretty much stopped looking for someone or somewhere else.  I know God has it under control, I know He has a plan, but it still sucks.  Yes, again I'm asking for prayer for my sweet Landry. Prayer we find a place where he will be loved and nurtured and will continue to grow in his speech and continue to do great with his potty thing.  

Even though this was a crappy/sad day there are still things to be thankful for.   I am thankful that my kids miss me so much during the day and that I get big hugs and lots of kisses when I see them.  I am thankful for my incredible friend Alicia that I can call at 10 pm and cry on the phone with and share my sadness about Landry even when she has to get up early in the morning for work. Great friends like her are hard to come by.  I am thankful that even though tears of sadness and frustration are being shed now, I know God has a plan and will provide, and will keep Landry wrapped in His loving arms and place him where he should be.  God is still good!

Day 44 of Thankfulness

Today I am thankful that my son had a good day at school and seems to be feeling better after having an ear infection for the past week and switching antibiotics.  I am thankful my daughter was so excited to see me after school and ran and hugged me when she got off the bus.  I am thankful for my husband who took our kids to breakfast this morning just because. I am thankful that I am able to go to bed and hopefully kick this sinus stuff! God is good!

Nothing on the Schedule Tonight...Day 43 of Thankfulness

This has been the first night in a VERY long time that we had nothing planned! It-Was-Glorious!!!  I was able to fix dinner (meatloaf and potatoes - one of my favs), do two loads of laundry which one is folded and put away (huge accomplishment for me folks), and my most favorite part - walking with my family.  It was a lovely fall night.  I loved hearing my sweet kids singing together and actually having conversations. I am so thankful for this night of just being together as a family.  I am thankful my daughter wanted and enjoyed helping me prepare dinner and clean up the kitchen afterwards.  I am thankful that my hubby told me I looked pretty tonight, grabbed my hand and kissed me.  There is something so sweet when your husband stops and says those things.  It is easy to get caught up being parents and forget to tell the one you love sweet things and hold your hand and kiss you.  I am very thankful for Josh, he's truly one of a kind.  I am thankful for my sweet children.
Thank you God for my family, You are so good!

Myrtle girl practicing her obedience training

Hadley and her puppy

Not wanting me to take her picture

Meatloaf, potatoes, ketchup, and applesauce face

Singing Baa Baa Black Sheep