I've never been good at being bored. I get moody and I eat a lot when I'm bored. I love being busy. I don't gain as much weight that way! LOL! Really though, I don't know why, I guess it's just my personality. I love always having something to do, something to finish, or something to plan.
For example, I moved my business to the world of Facebook. I also started selling items through a local consignment store. This means I have to take more time crafting, taking pictures, and posting them. I spend time online researching fashion trends, studying techniques, and looking for new craft ideas and patterns. I also work on craft projects to use in Sunday school. I sometimes help teach the young children's (6 and under) class with Sister Doris. I am always putting together little projects for them.
I am also still in school. I am taking online classes to earn my BASS ED (Bachelors in Social Science with a concentration in education) with a minor in child development. I have been getting mostly A's with a few B+'s and I was recently inducted into the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society. I was in the National Junior Honor Society in middle school, the National Honor Society in high school, and I have made Dean's List every semester I have been in college. I love learning! God has blessed me with the ability to do well in school.
I also still have household duties to take care of: dishes, cooking, laundry, cleaning. I am a neat freak. I admit it! I always keep my house clean enough that if someone drops by unexpected I can feel good about welcoming them in. It's just a "thing" I have. With four of us, I do laundry 3 times or more a week, and wash a dishwasher full of dishes at least once a day. I cook six days a week. It may not always be something big, but I love spending time in the kitchen.
I am also planning a party for the young women in our church. I have done several of them and we always have a great time. This one has a western theme! We dress up, eat, play games, and have a time of fellowship. My children's birthdays are coming up soon also. I am planning a party for each of them. Ayla will be 5 and wants a Princess Tea Party. Zach will be 3 and is going to have an Army Man birthday. Between cakes, decorations, and games, I have my hands full.
Above all of this, I am planning a vacation!!! YES! It has been years since my family had a vacation, so we are very excited. I am especially excited because my mom, whom I have not seen since Zach was 3 months old (2.5 years ago), will be coming down! She is flying down at the end of the month. Then the five of us are going to Savannah for the weekend. She will be with us for over two weeks!!! I can't wait! But anyhow, back to the rest of my life...
I also have to keep up with my four year old and two year old, who are almost 5 and 3. This means getting up early, making sure Ayla's backpack is ready, getting her dressed and ready, feeding Zach, taking Ayla to school, coming home and getting Zach ready, fixing lunch and snacks, picking Ayla up, sometimes volunteering at her school, taking care of homework and study time, playing outside, playing inside, fixing dinners that everyone will eat, cleaning up, bathing kids, getting through bedtime routines, reading stories, and more... There are fights, and accidents, battles for power, and naptime struggles. But there are also the hugs, kisses, smiles, laughs, and "mommy, I love you" moments.
It's these moments, along with my need to stay busy, that has encouraged the 'baby bug'. Yes, I was bit about a year and a half ago. After a lot of discussion and prayer and consideration, we have decided to try for an expanded household! This isn't news to a lot of you, but I thought I would share it anyhow. We already have names and nursery items picked out. I will be sure to let everyone know when the time arrives!
SO, by now, I am sure most of you are questioning my sanity... I regularly do myself! All I know, is that through everything I try to be patient, stay calm, and breathe. God has blessed me with this personalty, and I love it! He has given me skills and characteristics to use as tools. He has never given me more than I can handle, and gives me countless blessings. As I sit here on this (almost) rainy morning, I can't help but be grateful for all I have been given, and all that I know awaits me. I just felt like sharing... Have a wonderful and blessed weekend!
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