Another set of firsts

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Yesterday was Maddie’s first day eating lunch at school and going to daycare.  She did really well!  I was so worried that there would be tears, and even though she said she didn’t want to go, she did it and was so strong.  I am so proud of her! 

She had a blast!  She enjoyed her first ever lunch at school, laid down after in daycare but she said she didn’t sleep because they were playing baby music and she can only sleep with cowboy music.  What a funny little girl.  She then said that she got to watch tv and play on the playground!

When I got home at lunch she had made me a card.  It was of her playing on the tire swing and of some other kids lined up to get on the slide.  I told her I would take it to work and put it on my wall.  She was so happy about that, so I told her each week I would take a new drawing and hang it on my wall at work.  And its nice to see her lovely artwork while I am at work!

Today she did well again.  I am so thankful for this, that she is happy and loving playing with the other kids.  I am beat and do miss seeing both of them but it will make the weekends that much more special! 

Here’s a picture of her from yesterday before school…

 

eating her first meal at school

 

and from today.

 

And this is the verse I got in my email yesterday that gave me such peace about the situation.  If you would like to read more about it then you can head on over to my other blog Coming Alive in Christ.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

¹⁶ Always be joyful. ¹⁷ Never stop praying. ¹⁸ Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this.

Why I love my husband

Pin It Today I just thought I would share a few reasons why I love my husband Shane.  Nothing big just some simple reasons he means so much to me!!


 


I love my husband because, he loves me!  He loves me, even with all my faults!


I love my husband because, he is an amazing father.


I love my husband because, he is so smart!  His memory is amazing, and he just knows so much!!


I love my husband because, he works hard at his job.  He knows how to do his job and do it well.


I love my husband because, he is so handsome!


I love my husband because, he has a great sense of humor.


I love my husband because, he doesn’t let me get away with things!


I love my husband because, he helps out his friends when they need it.


I love my husband because, before coming to bed he puts down the toilet seat so if Maddie or I get up in the middle of the night we won’t fall in.  lol





I love my husband because he knows how to make me laugh.


I love my husband because he is a strong man but yet can be so gentle.


I love my husband because we have been through so much, he is always there when I need him the most! 


I love my husband because I can talk to him about anything.


I love my husband because, we have our own secret language that others just don’t understand.


I love my husband because he is faithful and trusting and honest!


I love my husband just because…. because he is my best friend and because he is mine and I am his!!

My mom- My mother and friend

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Growing up my mom and I usually got along pretty well.  Of course we had our normal mother daughter arguments and when I was a teen I didn't want to talk to her much about what was really going on.  I really wish I would have had the relationship then that I have with her now.  I guess it is a little different now because I am older and understand that most the stuff they did for us back then was because they cared and wanted to keep us safe. As I got older she didn't really have a choice but to let me do what I did and am sure she prayed that I would learn from my mistakes.

I  am also so very thankful that she raised me up in church.  I didn't always want to go to church but she made us anyways.  lol  It wasn't really that bad and am thankful that I went because a lot of that did stay with me.  I know that once I graduated and finally got to go out in the world and experience things, which unfortunately a lot of it wasn't the best, that she was constantly praying for me especially since I had started getting off the path a little bit.  The fact that she was constantly there for me whenever I needed her is so amazing!  She could have easily just turned her back on me and made me grow up the hard way but she stuck by me.

Once I started working in group homes with clients that were mentally and physically challenged I started calling her and apologizing for how I used to treat her and asking her if I did this or this when I was younger!!  I know it's not PC to say but working with clients like that is kind of like having children.  I was overwhelmed at times and was right there calling her for help and also apologizing.  I never understood the love you could have for your own child until I worked with them. (and then really felt it once I had Mad) I loved them like they were my own, even though they were older than I was.  They became family too me and loved, joked, argued and defended them like family.  I think that job is what helped me to grow up a little bit.

Then of course as the years went by mom became my best friend and still is.  She is someone that is always there for me when I need to vent about something, ask opinions and advice from.  Now I'm not so afraid of what she will think when I call her about something.   Once we had to move for Shane's job Mom moved to the town we were moving from and now there are so many times, especially since having Mad, that I wish we were closer.  It's just not the same talking on the phone as being there to talk to her and then have her give me that hug that tells me every thing will be alright in the end.
Love you momma and thank you so much for always being there for me!!!