Anything worth doing is worth doing well!

Wow. Today, I woke up at 4:30 with Owen. Today is Friday so I knew once he went back to sleep, Ayden would need to wake up at 6:00 to get ready for school.

So, because I'm nuts, I worked out when Owen went back to sleep which was right at 5:15. As soon as I finished working out, I grabbed my protein shake, water and my breath and then got around with Ayden. He was off to school and Owen, after he woke up from his nap, and I waved goodbye to the bus. "Bye, Bye Ayden!"

So, since then, I have been busting my tail all day trying to get this house cleaned and in order for the market. I talked Todd into moving our living room furniture since we have a lot of it. We're thinking about staging it with a ton less furniture and I guess just moving it all into our trailer for storage.

I can say that when this house is officially on the market, I will be happy! Today has been tough. My hands are SO dry and they hurt but it's all worth it.

Nothing is worth doing if you don't do it well, right? I cannot wait to move home. I always wanted to live somewhere else. I just wanted to get away but FL is my home and I like it there.. well, AL will be our new home. ROLL TIDE! haha NOT :)

Anyways .. I've been up for 10 hours and I am pooped and will more than likely go to sleep early tonight but it's all been worth it. Tons more to do to today. Tomorrow we'll be outside working on the dead flowers/shrubs. BRR!

I really hope you're having a good day! And remember, anything worth doing is worth doing well!

Mornings with a smile

I try to wake up with Ayden in the mornings. I love seeing him and spending time with him before he leaves for school. If Todd wants to sleep through the night, I sleep in and don't get to see Ayden. I don't mind waking up with Owen.. I just want to see my big baby in the mornings :)

He encourages me. His faith in God is amazing!

He went to vacation Bible school this past summer and learned this song:
"Today is the day, You have made. I will rejoice and be glad in it."

His favorite part is saying "Oh Oh Oh" at the end ...

That reminded me to wake up happy. Why? If I don't wake up happy and in a good mood, my entire day is sad and gloomy. It easy to wake up bummed out. It's always easy to take the low road, isn't it? So, I wake up and decide to be happy today.

Why?

Because! Today is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!
And
His mercies are new every morning.

I swear, some verses I have forgotten since Pensacola Christian Academy days but these verses have stuck and I'm glad they did.

I am happy. I am alive because of Him!

Are you moody and gloomy right now? You can change your vibe. Your attitude. Your mindset for the rest of the day. SAY IT OUT LOUD! Today is the day You have made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. I won't worry about tomorrow, I'm trusting in what You say. Today is the day! (Oh Oh Oh)

Have a nice day :D

I DID IT!

Silly post .. I'll warn you.

I drank 6cups of water and still have a few hours to go until bed so I'm going to go for 8 today.
This was on my list of daily things to do.

AND

I worked out with Jillian :) She rocks my socks.

That is all!

God. Tribulation. End Times?

I love reading about the 'end times' even though it freaks me out a bit. The unknown freaks me out, but I guess that's okay.

Just hearing about the black birds dropping dead in at least 2 states is creepy. Any time I hear stuff like that, I always say "It's the sign of the times." I don't know why that automatically pops into my mind.

I've never heard God. I know people who have. I don't think I've ever felt the Holy Spirit lead me because I feel as if the decisions are all mine. That, my friend, scares me to death.

How am I going to know if we are nearing the end times if I can't discern God's voice? It's confusing. It scares me.

I know where I'm going when I die. I know where my sons are going when they die (Lord, please rapture us!) I think I know where Todd's going .. I pray for him. I'm scared he isn't saved. I shouldn't post about this .. it's too personal. Please pray for him. He says he believes in God. Is that truly enough to be taken to heaven?

...

So .. have you ever heard the Lord speak to you? In an audible voice?

In your heart?

I know God brought my dad back to life .. for 6 more days he lived when he should've been in Heaven. This is how I know God is real. But, have I ever heard Him?

Scary. Isn't it?

God is a God that heals. Protects. Loves. He is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear?

This is what I hold in my heart - Hope. Faith. Love.

Shopping

I've never enjoyed shopping. I think it's because I had a baby when I was 19 years old and always had to rush around his schedule. Couldn't Didn't hang out with too many people because I didn't want to ruin his nap schedule *or* I was at work *or* I was at school. See, When I was just a wee-babe myself, I had a baby ... some people are good at socializing when they have newborns, but not this mamma. I do not like to rush. I also do not like large crowds. I find myself rushing while trying to dodge the morons in my way.

This is why I hate shopping.

I went shopping the other day. Alone. It was pretty frickin' sweet. I did rush, but I wasn't rushing because of the baby. It's just in my blood now. It's in my brain that I have to do everything quickly. 7.5 years of doing it this way and I wonder if I'll ever change. I don't think I'll ever enjoy shopping, even if I am alone. My mind doesn't rest. I think that's part of being a mom. Who knows.

Regardless - I did find a ton of tops that I've been needing for a long time. It's nice going into my closet now and not seeing only Old Navy tank-tops or dress clothes. I have nice clothes that didn't cost an arm and a leg and that makes me happy.

Don't get me started on shoes .. I think that's even worse than clothes shopping!

New me!

While I was soaking in the tub, I wrote down a page of ideas that I need to do.. Here's some to name a few:
Work out 4-5 times a week (I haven't worked out in 2 weeks.. stupid vacation)
Drink at least 6 cups of water daily
Limit my sugar/snacks intake
Cook 6 dinners weekly (Thankfully I do this almost always)
Love my husband/children more
Eat more fruit/nuts daily
Get my teeth fixed
Pray

I must say, writing that made me so happy! I love lists. I love it when I can cross something out showing that it has been accomplished. I am and always have been a visual learner and having that around will help motivate me. I think the thing that I'm most excited about is praying! I pray, but I don't pray. Do you know what I mean? "Dear Lord, thank you for this day. Please help us to sleep good, have good dreams and wake up feeling good in the morning in Jesus' name. Amen." That has been my prayer with Ayden for 7 years .. After that, I just go to bed. In order to get my life and my family's life straight - we've got to pray. I'm going to re-read my marital books.. those always help me and Todd.. Thankfully we aren't arguing or having problems but reading these always brings up closer together. I think I will read them before bed.

Tomorrow is Monday. Monday's are usually the start of any work week so my list will take place tomorrow morning.

Do you have a list? Do you need motivation to get up and do? I have three fellow bloggers who are "doing" and I am excited to see them make their goals!

2011 is going to be great!

Re-vamped Food Blog

So, I tried to update my food blog and think it looks pretty cool. My sister made the graphics for it this morning. YAY!!! It's still under construction but I think it looks good so far :)

Go to http://www.easypeas-y.blogspot.com