Happy New Year

When I woke up this morning I was thinking about New Year's Day. It's on Monday which is usually my laundry day. And then it hit me the old wives tales my grandmother used to believe in. You can't wash on New Year's day or you'll wash someone into or out of the family. Well the pesimiss that I am I figured I would wash someone out of the family. So I did my laundry today. Then I got to thinking what will I do tomorrow because they say what you do on New Years you'll do the rest of the year. Well that means cooking and cleaning are out. So I thought me and the boys will just spend the day together enjoying being a family, that's a nice way to spend the rest of the year. Whether you believe in old wives tales and superstition or not, I hope you all have a wonderful New Year.

A Good Day

Today was a good day. It feels like we have few of those around here. But every once and a while God shows me that what I'm teaching my kids is actually getting through. Nicholas who is 22 months actually told me why we get put in time out . He said when you are doing something your not suppose to you get put in time out. Of course it was in toddler language but he got his point across.
This was the first day since Christmas that the boys have played in the same room together without fighting over toys. It was actually calm while I fixed supper tonight. And Jonathan was actually saying yes sir even though I told him it was maam, I don't care at this point I'll take it. It's the first time I haven't had to tell him not to say what in ages.
So all I can say is thank you Jesus for giving me a glipse that all I teach my children is not in vain, and that they are listening on some level.

More Christmas Pictures

The boys had fun pushing each other on Nicholas' toy truck. They seem to be getting better at taking turns.
 

Christmas Pictures

Some pictures of the boys on Christmas morning. Jonathan had a lot of fun making his Uncle Landon play with him. And both the boys enjoyed fighting over each others stuff. It's amazing that 4 days later they are still fighting over each others stuff. All I can say is that they had a wonderful day.


 

The Joys of Christmas

My boys had their Christmas Program this morning and they both cried for most of the time they were singing on the stage. But just listening to all of the Christmas songs really got us into the christmas spirit. We are off for the next two weeks and family is coming in so we are going to eat and relax.

God has really showed me the blessings in my boys. Jonathan and I were putting up the small Christmas tree in his and his brothers room and he was singing "Have a Holly Jolly Christmas". It was a nice moment. And I realized that I am truly blessed.

This will probably be the last blog until after Christmas, so from our family to yours have a very Merry Christmas. And may God give you peace and joy this holiday season as we reflect on the greatest gift of all, Jesus Christ.



 

My Grandmother

My pastor has been preaching lately on what kind of legacy are you leaving for your children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. And I have begun to think about what legacy am I leaving for my descendants? Like any mother I worry about my children, but sometimes I worry more because they are being raised in a broken home, their father isn't around much. They are being raised by my mother and me.
This made me begin to think about my childhood in which I was raised by my grandmother and my mother and instead of seeing it as a bad thing God showed me the legacy my grandmother left me and my brothers. She was a Godly woman who loved God and her family with a passion. She was a prayer warrior. I knew at night that before she went to bed that she would be in our tiny bathroom praying for her family. Calling us each by name. I can still see her sitting in her favorite chair in the middle of the day and reading her bible. And the hymns she sang, this generation is missing out on some great theology by not being interested in old hymns.
I think my brothers and I all went through a phase in which we did not go to church for a while. She never nagged us. She asked every Sunday morning if we wanted to go to church with her and if we said no she just got dressed and went on her way. She was not perfect but she practiced what she preached. And she made sure that we stayed out of trouble. She left us a legacy of prayer and God allowed her to live long enough to see my brothers and I come to know God. Sometimes I feel that if it were not for those prayers where would I be.
She left us a legacy of prayer and godliness that will be passed on to my boys, her great-grandsons. And it spurs me on to be diligent in my walk so a Godly legacy will be left for my great-grandchildren.
Thanks Maw-Maw. My life hasn't turned out the way I had planned, but I am a better person because you lived your life for Christ. And He is the one that I hold onto these days and everyday for strength and wisdom. I long for the day when I can see you again, but until then I will press forward and continue to do the work God has called me to. And hope that my family will be better for it.

It's Christmas Time

The boys had a great time decorating the Christmas tree today. They are both excited about Christmas. And I must say it is one of my favorite seasons as well.