Odds and ends

On the Bookshelf:

No More Perfect Moms: Learn to Love Your Real Life

 

Jill talks about "perfection infection." Women today are busy pursuing perfection but while in pursuit, they are missing out on the most precious parts of life. Since perfection doesn't exist, we need to stop trying to find it and instead embrace "authentic." This generation is more connected than any other which results in comparison and dissatisfaction. We all know how looking at Facebook, Pinterest, and blogs can leave you feeling like a failure. She encourages moms with the fact that our imperfect lives are counterbalanced with a perfect God. You really can't do it all!!

 

Other good thoughts:

• Motherhood is the ministry of availability. People need time. Caring takes time. Conversation requires time.
• Always expect the unexpected.
• Control is really a mirage.
• Embrace "what is" instead of "what could have been."
• Margin=having pace and space that allows real life to happen
• Change your expectations to meet your reality.

This was a good book for me. I like perfection and need to adjust my expectations especially at this phase of my life. I struggle with guilt quite often and am trying to figure out how to let go when all of the boxes don't get checked off at the end of the day. I also really like the idea of margin in your life which is something I need to work on. At times, we try to fit way too much into our schedule.

 

Quiet Time Encouragement:

 

"Your words were found and I ate them, and Your words became to me a joy and the delight of my heart."

 

Jeremiah 15:16

 

"Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us."

 

Psalm 62:8

 

Home Sweet Home:

 

Ethan finished his bookshelves and we have officially moved upstairs! It's great to have the extra space. I just need to finishing organizing all three bedrooms and decorate them. Believe it or not, I have yet to hear feet coming up the stairs in the middle of the night. Noah does sneak into Emma's bed but I'm okay with it as long as it keeps him out of my bed!

 

Our new room



One of Ethan's bookshelves

Photo Ops:

Super baby

Fun night at the Hagbergs. The animals are always a big hit!

She had to get a picture with the bird

Cowgirl 

 

Clean and happy Grant

 

The "Blue Cheetahs" (that's what the girls came up with)

Emma and her coach

Lydia and Emma

Medal with her name on it

The poor gold team only had three players

 Throw in

Last game of the season

 

 And we'll end with an appearance by Bob the Builder