SOUP Day!

Today is definitely a soup day, I have my oldest home from school. My youngest child is not feeling well & I am in the same boat. My youngest was up from 1:30 am to around 5:30am crazy! Oh mommy needs some sleep. I feel like climbing into bed right now & not waking until tomorrow (late morning would be nice). Yes those days don't happen anymore -the joys of parent hood & as I am writing my oldest is banging everything in site pretending it is a drum. WOW! AHHHHH! hahaha no but truthfully they are my blessings & I love them so much. These sick days do pass so there is nothing to have a fit about. It is always a good day because we are alive & for that I am grateful. I hope everyone is having a good day.

Change

Change......... Well there is much to say about change in my life it seems to happen continuously. You know what I have learned is to take it as it comes good or bad. In the past I would fall a part with things not going as planned but not anymore. Although it does catch me off guard at times. Change can be a good thing even healthy. With change I find that I can do things that I thought I could never do or withstand. Change has shown me what I am made of, shown me that all things are truly possible with God. There are many people that i know that fear change & say that they don't their lives messed up with something thrown onto their plate. I say how will you know what you are made of if you don't take that spontaneous trip or speak up instead of being timid. There is much depth to change & so many levels. I hope that everyone can look at change in a different light instead of fighting it embrace it. On that note my oldest is still awake she has a cold & is a little miserable. It is tough when our children get sick but guess what this to shall pass-- with that being said to everyone I say have a peaceful night.

LIFE

Wow what a day filled with so many twist & turns. My day started off well & then in the afternoon it felt like I got hit with a wave of ciaos. I am sure many of you know what I am talking about, it was just one of those days. I feel more settled now, although it took some time. I have realized that every day can't be wonderful & go smoothly. Also it is all about your perception, how you perceive your situation. It is hard to have a positive outlook when your going through something but the key word is hard not impossible. Someone once said don't focus on your problems & what storms come your way but instead you must have a perspective of your outcome. What that basically means is that when you seem to be having one of those days know that it will not last & the sun does come out after the storm. It really is all about perception once I put things in perspective & thought to myself Lord this isn't as big as I made it to be things were better. So for everyone that is going through something right now try to put things in perspective & know that it takes way to much energy to be upset then it does to let it go & focus on positive things. To everyone I say have a wonderful night stress free & God bless you all.

Take it day by day

You know life can be crazy sometimes, with so much going on. You know what I say take it day by day if that is to much take it second by second. What I've learned is that I have to remain positive & choose to believe that everything will work out for my good. I have to stay focused on the task at hand, & I've learned that if it doesn't get done today it is not the end of the world. Today was a good day although I thought I would have 1min. to breathe & just sit down & do nothing when my baby went to sleep. Think again -No it really doesn't happen when my second child needed my attention. Children are such a blessing from above, & I thank the Lord for my precious gems. Hope that everyone had a good day. Much love & peace!

Good night sleep tips

Healthy Sleep Tips

For the most part, sleeping involves a routine. So it makes sense that there are things you can do in your daily and nightly routines to improve your sleep quality. Along with consulting your healthcare provider, you might want to incorporate some of the following tips:
Change Your Day to Maximize Sleep
Wake up and go to bed at the same time every day, even on weekends.
Limit your intake of alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco products during the day, especially in the hours before sleep.

Finish eating 2 to 3 hours before bedtime, avoiding big meals.
Exercise regularly. Finish your exercise a few hours before bedtime.
Eliminate napping or limit the duration to 20 to 30 minutes.
Create the Best Possible Sleep Environment
Remove electronics like computers and televisions from your room.
Keep the room cool, comfortable, quiet, and dark.
Use a comfortable mattress and pillows.
Use the bed only for sleep and intimacy.

Prepare for Sleep
Establish a relaxing bedtime routine: take a bath, read a book, listen to relaxing music before bed.
Don't watch the clock—it can cause anxiety about sleep.
Get out of bed if you can't fall asleep within 15 to 20 minutes. Only spend time in bed when you are actually sleeping.
Write down concerns that keep you awake, creating a "to do" list for tomorrow. Also keep a sleep journal to help you see patterns in your sleep.

(for more information go to http://www.sleep-information.com/)

Today

Today was a good day. Went to church with my family, we had a great time. There is much to be said about getting together with other people. It is so encouraging & uplifting, my daughter loves the beginners church. You know thank God for faith because I don't know where I would be without it. Faith has carried me through rough times & the good times of my life. I really like this saying -If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything. Hope that everyone had a good day.

Rainy Days

It rained all day today. I thought that it would be a little challenging in that my 3 1/2 year old loves the outdoors. I also wanted to take my 3 month old out for some sun. Well I have a great 3 1/2 year old she stayed in & entertained herself with playing with her dolls & playing with mommy after my work. What is going on with all this rain? I hear tomorrow is going to be a sunny day. My sister-n-law is having a party at her house . There is so much work to be done around the house first & then we will enjoy spending time with the family. I hope everyone had a good day no matter what the weather was like.