The Essence of a Mother

My blog is a place of therapy for me. Yeah...it's therapeutic for me. So why the heck wouldn't I use this platform more often? Does that mean...I've been having some good days...so no need for "therapy blogging"? I don't know...actually Anyhow... Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.  UP Michigan Christmas 2016 I decided to type today because I don't feel like going on Facebook and sharing my life because there is always so much stuff going on in my mind that some of my friends would : unfriend me love me more hate me more think I had the best life ever roll their eyes think I had serious issues why don't I ever like their pics she posts to many pics why haven't I seen Chris lately did she leave the church... I like her...she's so sweet She's not really that organized She shares way to many posts.... I guess I could go on...but why really?   This bl...

It's my 45th birthday today. Here's what I did... Awoke at 6:30 Started the oatmeal Started the coffee.  Woke up the kids.  Several times....more than three Received 9 birthday greetings some kisses, some hugs, some quick  "happy birthday mom..I should have planned something" yeah...it's like that sometimes I know they love me! made some lunches for the 4 youngest one of the older ones says "can you make mine...?" couldn't find baby girl's sneakers...what's new ..you're wearing your glittery dress shoes for PE The older girl drives them to school because it's Senior long lunch and needs the van bonus for me...no need to rush out this morning.  Sat on the couch took a deep breath sipped on my Cafe con Leche from my favorite Latin restaurant Donnie brought it home this morning.... love turned on the tv watched a few minutes of Good Morning A...

Yes it has been a long time since I blogged.        Why? I don't know exactly.   I guess I just never made the time to type away my thoughts of life and such.  And of course just the busyness of raising eight children.  This can take a bit of time. There is always some sort of  question asked,  problem to solve,  teen issues to handle,    bickering to break-up.         But.... There is always time for fun!!       Enjoyment!! Everything nice! I've decided that if I make my posts short and sweet,  with meaning, maybe I will make the time to blog.   It's sort of like jogging  (something I have been doing for some months now). Just the thought of going jogging  and the time it will take to run those miles..... it makes you not want to jog at all....

Its been two years since I've posted last.  Wow.  Time sure flies. I am sure I have lost most if my bloggy friends. Those who haven't lost hope and your thoughts have been "when is she coming back" or "what ever happened to joyful mother?" Lots of growth, and learning of Gods love  and grace. Boy have I changed my thinking from my old days. I feel so free today. Free in so many ways.  I won't go into all the details of the past two years however I do want to let all of you know today was the first day for my kids in school. Yep. I am no longer a homeschool mom.  Lunches packed.  Supplies in their packs,  Donning pressed school uniforms. Loaded up in the van.  Smiles.  Butterflies in their bellies.  Not sure what to think.  "What!  Mommy comes back in the afternoon?  "How long is that?" Kisses goodbye.  Tears in this momma's eyes.  Chris

Welcome back.....ME.....   well at least for now.   Who has time to blog anymore?.... NOT ME! I noticed the last time I posted anything was about our June Vacation.   Wow-weee! Lots has happened since then.... One amazing thing is that we moved! Yay!! Back to our town and into our own home! Yay!! I finally have my own house!  I absolutely love to walk around my own house!  I love it! There is no place like home...truly....your own place. We found this great house in a wonderful neighborhood filled with nature parks, a playground and lots of trees.  Our home is about 2400 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms!  I never had this before. Actually two of the bedrooms are split by a half wall, so the older girls get to have their own "private" space....to decorate and fix up as they please.  They love it.  I have a "computer room" or school room......

Last month a dear friend blessed us with a 7 day stay at her vacation condo!!!  What a Blessing that was!!  We spent the whole time relaxing, taking walks, watching the setting sun daily, swimming, fishing, and so much more.  It was heavenly bliss!!  Here is my monthly slideshow with our vacation photos.     Click in the somewhere in the middle of the white box....I still don't know why it shows up white...it should have a picture on it with a Play button.... This free digital slideshow made with Smilebox

Posting my monthly slideshow.  I had a really great month.  I just love putting this together.  It brings everything back into perspective and it is BEAUTIFUL!!! Remember click somewhere in th middle of the box. This free picture slideshow made with Smilebox