Friday, June 28, 2013

exercising body and mind

I enjoy exercising my body, but until staying at this house I didn't understand the importance for me. A couple days ago I found myself very frustrated and not really knowing the reason. I thought maybe it is hormones or lack of sleep. Which I guess both can still be a factor. I hate being yelled at and yelling at others. I was getting to the point that I felt myself letting go and getting so angry over the silliest things. It was so confusing because I had no real reason to be mad at anyone. It has been robbing me of joy and peace. All that said I think I need to exercise regularly. Being with kids all day long and not having much adult conversation is making me slightly crazy. Todd is working long hours right now and doing extra things at church and I do not get to see him very much. I am hoping that exercising my body will allow the excess energy I have to be used wisely. Instead of using my energy on my frustration, I will get up early and go for a run. During nap time I will lift weights and do exercises inside. Plus spend time using my brain. I will read the Word and journal or get on my blog. Please pray for me as this whole process is not easy for me. I want to be a Godly mom and wife. I dont want to be quick to anger. Prov. 16:32. :)

Friday, June 14, 2013

Life isn't always happening the way I plan

Everyday that I have my life planned and scheduled something else always comes up and changes it. I would like to believe that I am ok with change, but if I am truly honest I do not think I am. I like everything written down and in order. When it is not I feel I have no control and I do not like that feeling. But isn't that where God wants us? To the place where we have no control so we must give it to Him. The past couple of weeks I have had no control of life, and yes, it has been driving me crazy!!! In each situation God is showing me that I need to trust a little bit more.

Concerning my unspoken request:
God gave us a definite no! I am so thankful that He knows what He is doing. Now that I see the full picture I understand why He said no. :) I'm sorry, but I do not feel that I should explain the situation.

Concerning house sitting/ babysitting:
     It has been crazy!!!!! Owen is 2 and he is overall a great kid! Only problem is Christiana thinks she rules the earth and he has to listen and obey her. haha! So yea she has been learning the world doesnt revolve around her. Been tough though because I am the one teaching her. :) She is so much like me that I see my own sin when I watch how she reacts and does things.
    I have been attempting to potty train the both of them while I am here for the month. Not going so good. It was at first but now they have both decided to hide and go when I am not looking. I am taking them every 30 minutes and giving stickers when they do it. If you have any ideas that would help me out let me know. It is very overwhelming.
    Christiana has not been sleeping good and I am sooooo very tired. Past 3 nights she has been getting up screaming. I love sleeping and to have a kid that doesnt is very interesting. Please pray for me on this because with my lack of sleep I am very grumpy and have a hard time just making it through the day.

New House:
Everything is going good so far on this. I am very ready to get in and get us back in a regular, stable environment. 3 more weeks!!!!!!