Happy Monday morning everyone. Wow, I can not believe the boys are starting their third week of school already! Time absolutely flies, doesn't it? Andrew will be turning 12 this Wednesday. I feel as though he should still be in Kindergarten.
Getting back to school has been good for us. We have started to get back to a routine, which is good for us. Andrew is in an accelerated Math class, though, and let me tell you...the homework abounds in that class! Actually, it may not be too bad, but for a child who HATES homework (so much that last year he used his free period to get it done so he wouldn't have to do it at home) it's a pretty big hassle. We've already spent several hours on that homework, but he hasn't really had any from any other classes...so that helps.
As a busy mom of three, sometimes it's hard to find quality time to spend with the kids, especially one-on-one time.
But, since Isabel is still at home with me and the boys are at school, it's not too hard to spend time with her. When Joseph gets home he wants me to go swing or jump on the trampoline with him...so I've been trying to do that each day when he asks, it's great time for the two of us, and he likes me to ask him math questions (which I think my dad started). The only one I'm having trouble with now is Andrew, he's at that in-between age where he is trying to separate himself more from his parents and become independent...he has such a bad attitude sometimes...I feel like I don't know how to reach him. Any ideas??? One minute my heart breaks for him knowing he is going through a lot of changes and just trying to grow up and he thinks no one understands him, and the next minute...I want to wring his neck! LOL.
Other than wanting to strangle Andrew ;-), I am just really thankful for my family. Lately I have just felt so blessed by them...maybe everything that has happened this past year has made me a little more thankful. As I've gotten older I have definitely gotten more sentimental. My dad says that as we mature/get older, we move from the ego mentality to the spiritual mentality (one of those books he read I guess). I feel like I am blessed with the best husband and children, I have some great friends, my parents are great, too. I don't want to take any of it for granted, nothing is set in stone, and things do happen, but for now I just want to revel in my blessings and praise God for what he has done for me.
Also, I have a friend who is having some health issues...I don't want to put her name on here because I don't know if she would want the attention, but please just say a prayer for her...she is young, yet at a scary time in her life and I just pray God puts his mighty hand on her and comforts & heals her.
On another topic, my friend, Amy (blog link is listed on this page), needs prayer for her family. Her dad was in Iran visiting family, when he had a stroke, so not only is his health in jeopardy...but his wife (Amy's mom) is having trouble getting over there to be with him. Please keep them close in your prayers...Amy is a sweet sweet friend.
OK, Hope your week is blessed!
~K
There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18
Thank You, Lord, for Your promise to deliver us from all our fears. In Jesus' name I pray for freedom from fear on behalf of my children, family, & friends this day.
Amen
1 comment:
Thank you for asking for the prayers. And again for getting the kids for me! I dont have any advice about Andrew except that you are young and probably remember what it was like...except that you are a girl. I read Bringing Up Boys and he talks alot about it...I can loan it to you! Basically, he really cant barely control himself (attitude and all)..since he is changing SO much. Try not to take it personally. You really should read the book. K. Call me anytime.
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