It's that time of year again!

For colds and coughs that is. Yesterday, I had to take time off work because Little Buck was sick. He was running a low grade fever and had a runny nose. I stayed home so I could make sure he took his medicine and drank lots of water. Today he woke up with a horrible cough. I felt so bad. I wanted to take today off too but was unable. I sent him off to Papa's house with some tea bags and honey. Bug-a-boo has strict instructions to make sure he drinks some hot tea with honey today plus lots of water. Medicine at noon! When we got to Papa's house he had to show him how his cough sounded. Poor little guy! I gave him extra kisses and hugs to last the day with instructions to call if need be.

Although, I stayed home to watch after Little Buck yesterday I did get much need work done. The break away from my normal schedule was great! I loved being home and getting stuff done. While Little Buck rested and watched movies, Bug-a-boo and I cleaned the living and dining rooms. I also wanted to get to the kitchen as well but didn't get that far. It needs a good ole scrub down. I'm planning on Saturday for that if nothing comes up. That will make a full day of hard work scheduled but it all needs done. With all the cleaning yesterday that we got done I still have a long list of things that need done before winter. I just need to see who can help do what. Without planting a garden this year, we are relying on the farmers market. I have to make sure I plan that into my schedule for Saturday. I need to buy some apples and butternut squash to can or freeze for the winter.

Next Tuesday is Hubby's 38th birthday! I started making his card yesterday. It's a first for me. I have never made cards or any of that sort of thing before although I love crafts. This is something new for me. Now I just need to finish that up and find that special gift for him. I think instead of a cake I may bake him a deep dish apple pie. I'll need to add Vanilla Ice cream to the shopping list this week.

Praises for today...

• Little Buck didn't have a high fever this morning
• The living and dining room are clean
• Bug-a-boo's willingness to help
• A boss that understands when I need time off for sick kids

Prayer for today...

• Little Buck to get better
• The rest of the family to stay healthy
• Scheduling to work out
• Hubby back to get better soon
• Cold weather to hold off a few more weeks

Hope you all have a blessed day!

Heavy Heart...wasted time

I have such a heavy heart this morning. I have many prayer requests that I have lifted up to My Father. I never thought being a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, cousin, sister in law, daughter in law, friend, receptionist, school teacher, co worker and homemaker (and the list goes on) could be so hard. I have been really struggling in the past few months with what I am suppose to be doing. Life is so very hard. It is so hard to know what you want to do but knowing that is not what God wants for you. So here is where I'm at right now. I'm married to the love of my life, we have 2 beautiful children. I work full time (35-40 hours a week) for a Christian Landscape Company 20 miles from home. Hubby works there too! I home school both kids. Our daughter is in forth grade and our son is in K5. Life is great, Right?? Not so fast Junior. Here is the problem...my schedule... I have hardly enough time to get the housework done and spend time with the kids other than school time.

My Schedule

6 am...get up and shower

6:20... wake DD

6:25...Dress for work

6:30...wake hubby and DS

6:40...help DS get dressed

6:45...breakfast for all (cereal)

6:55... make lunches for hubby and I

7:05...get school stuff around for kids

7:15... on the road to drop kids off at my parents and drive to work

7:55... Devotions at work with co workers

8:10...start my day at work

12:15... Lunch

12:45...back to work

4:30...pick kids up

(4:45...run around in town if needed)

5:00...Home- look at mail

5:10...Start dinner

5:45...Sit down to dinner and talk with family

6:45...clean up dinner dishes (soak in sink)

7:00...school with kids (what they didn't get done at Grandma and papa's)

7:45...dishes

8:00...Read to kids

8:20...Ready kids for bed

8:30...kids in bed

8:45...ready myself for bed

9:00...watch TV with Hubby

9:30...Reading (devotions and prayer)

10:00...BED

To look at my schedule it don't look to bad. I really just want more time in a day. I know there is some open time here and there. In those cases I am either helping the kids do work or picking up the house. DD does all the laundry for us and that is a BIG help. I still fold it and we both put it away. At work I have a lot of "wasted time". I think this is what is waying so heavy on my heart lately. I feel like I could be more productive than I am. I do use this time to pray and read. I do a lot of research on the Internet for school and this is also time I use to check my email and read blogs.

My husband use to be an over the road truck driver. After much prayer God blessed him with this job working at the same company with me. This is great! We have worked here together for about a year. God is good! DH said he is "getting the itch" to drive again. UGH! God has been working on him I believe in this area. He told me yesterday he was having "flash backs" of him sitting in a rest area and truck stops in the mid west and west coast talking on the phone with me. I don't think it's Gods will for him to be back in the truck again. I pray for clarity there.

Boy just writing my feeling down has made me feel a bit better. Thanks for reading my feeling for today!

Praying for...

• clarity for DH
• Peace, wisdom and clarity for me
• Understanding
• wood for the winter
• school to go smoothly
• patience
• our pastor and his wife
• our deacons and their wives
• Life Adventure club (starts on the 25th)
• work to be done on time

Praises...

• wonderful neighbors willing to give of their garden
• Parents giving from their garden
• pay raise (unexpected)
• parent's who are willing to watch our children
• Wonderful church family
• safety in our travels everyday

Hope you all have a Blessed day!

Jolene

It's been a while!

Sorry for the long vacation. I have been so busy. I didn't mean to be gone so long. Sometime life just happens. When I started this blog I didn't know just what I wanted to achive here ( I'm still not sure.) For now I'm just going to share life with you all. There has been many things on my mind as of late that I want to share. Now I just need to find the time to get them written. I will be sharing how God has blessed my family and continues to bless us each day. I want to share the many recipes I have and the deals that keep coming my way. How God has blessed my family this year with fresh produce even though we didn't plant a garden of our own.

Until next time~ Jolene