Hello all! Sorry I have been busy with a deadline project that I am so excited about, and then I needed to spend more time with the girls, that I haven't been able to blog...
My first homemade pot pie.Xela got her first haircut. She did a great job and we all love it. Thus begins me learning how to cut girls hair! I gave her a layer and have found only two places I need to fix! I think Charlotte's hair is about as long as Xela's now.
This is me showing Xela the first big cut. It was about 6-8 inches long.
Xela's new haircut!
Baby Anne meeting her paternal grandparents for the first time.
Being held by Aunt Sarah.
Uncle Ken and Aunt Sarah and Grandma reading a book.
After Church picture. Anne has been the only baby not to be swimming in the dress I made :) I guess that is an advantage to blessing her when she's 3 months old.Playing in the snow. Playing in the tent.
I often get frustrated in the balancing act of life. No so much the housework part but the spending the right amount of quality time with spiritual things, the girls and Joe, pursuing business adventures, developing my talents and remaining stress free. Some of you know that I carry my stress in my stomach and when I don't keep mellow I get real sick-as a result I have to chillax and don't get much of anything done.
But I just mentioned this idea to a grandmother who I really admire and she said that she struggles with balancing too. You would never know this of her. She has great kids and does SO MUCH. So I guess I need to love God in all the ways he asks and trust the Lord will make up for my inability to do it all. Or in other words, my inability to choose from the simplified less-stressful version of my life.
If I had one wish, it would be not to need sleep-then I could get it all done!!! HAHA!!! Ok maybe only need 5 hours of sleep instead of needing 9.
3 comments:
You have such an adorable family! Love you!
Wow, look how big those girls are getting! Cute.
I also struggle to spend enough time with the boys and balance everything. Plus, they're getting more rambunctious - which I don't enjoy as much. Also, adding baby #3 has made me not be as on top of the cleaning - even when guests come over. I used to clean like crazy before guests came, now I walk around tidying up as best I can, but thing may or may not get vacuumed or swept or dusted anymore. I have to admit, my own interests are taking a backseat right now, which can be kind of hard sometimes, but it's mostly OK.
I figure something's got to give, since I can't do it all, and I'd rather the "give" be my house or my hobbies, rather than my spirituality, kids, husband, etc.
I carry my stress in my upper neck. Yes, Louie has been taught to be a better massager since we've been married!
You're doing great! Thanks for the update.
Look at you! Cutting hair, making dresses, so talented! I will be the first to admit that i have issues with balance too. So many things to do and never enough time to get all of the things I need to get done and want to get done actually DONE! Hang in there. As long as your family is happy, fed, and safe you are probably doing just fine! Miss you!
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