{day by day delight}

Friday, May 25, 2012

One Leg In and One Leg Out

A season has now passed...and it's on to a new one in our house. Pre-school life is officially over for Molly Cate. When she came home Wednesday with her little scrapbook and end of the year picture video from 5T I just wanted to cry my eyes out.
I did cry.
I cried because it is an end to a season of my motherhood with her. Yes, I know I still have two little kiddos and one who has no clue what preschool even is, but I now have one leg in "school-life" and one leg in "pre-school life". The school life part is what will make things feel different and I have a feeling that it will make time feel like its going even faster.
Here she is on her very first day of preschool...

October 2007

And this morning on her very last day of preschool...

May 2012

Some of you out there may think I'm being a little over dramatic, but I just can not wrap my brain around how fast it's gone by! Now, I sound like the old lady at the grocery store telling you "how fast time flies"..."enjoy those babies"...."take it all in"....There is a reason people say that. Because it's the truth!!

We started the morning off with a little "Good-Bye Preschool" breakfast.

(Thank you Pinterest!)

Molly Cate and Mrs. Adams

Molly Cate and Mrs. Bell

Can you see the joy on her face?? She LOVES her teachers!!

This is the sweet little scrapbook that MC came home with Wednesday along with her Dr. Seuss book that I am getting all of her teachers to sign (preschool-12th grade) as a gift for high school graduation. The first two notes already made me cry....again!

(again...thank you Pinterest!)

I couldn't leave my other preschooler out...she got the same treatment this morning...she is one of the reasons I do still have one leg in preschool life! HA! She also came home with a precious scrapbook as well.

Goodbye Preschool (for now) breakfast!

Last day of 3E class!

Caroline and Mrs. O'Connell!

Caroline and Mrs. Pentecost!

This girl LOVES her teachers too!!!

After dinner we had yet another sweet treat...this time to celebrate the new beginnings that will come this fall! I will have 2 Preschoolers and One Kindergartener!! WOW!!

Some promises that I'm clinging to as we encounter this new season....

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Jeremiah 29:11

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths."

Proverbs 3:5-6

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:9

Monday, May 21, 2012

Mamas

Yes, I know Mother's day was a week ago, but I couldn't just passover these pictures from our weekend. Me and the kiddos went down south for a few days to surprise my mom!! We got a long weekend in to play, visit and have fun!!

Mom, me and the kids! I love this picture, but I'm so sad that Mc's eyes were closed!;)

My kids love going to Mimi's house! They were thrilled that we were going.

There are really no words to describe the love I have for my mom, she has taught me so many things but overall she has taught me LOVE.

Romans 13:8 "Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law."

I feel so blessed that the Lord has given me these three precious children to raise for Him! I pray everyday that I do the job that He wants me to do, that I raise them in HIS ways not the worlds ways.

Isaiah 54:13 "All your children shall be taught by the LORD, and great shall be the peace of your children."

We also got some sweet time with my dad's parents "Mamaw and Papaw"! Mamaw is such a fun grandmother and has been a huge blessing in my life over the years! I'm so glad that my kids can spend time with her and learn from her. What a sweet time!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Imitate Me

Hi There!

It's been a little too long, and I have been pondering several blog posts in my head....but haven't actually gotten to the computer to type them out.

Earlier today I was pondering my behavior and realizing how ugly I had acted out. I was convicted of the example I had set for my kids....although no one was actually watching me at the time...I know my Father was watching me.

If you have kids you have seen this play out over and over. Sometimes my girls want to put on my makeup, dress up in my clothes and shoes, or say things in just the exact same way I would say something. It cracks me up!

There are those times though that they say and do things that are really ugly....and then you realize...it came straight from you and the example that you had shown them. Ugh! Thats when I feel like God works on my heart the most!

A little after my flesh got the best of me Jack was eating his lunch and throwing it on the floor. I told him, "No, No!" What did he say in response?? "No, No!!" Don't you just love it?!?! He is learning to talk and put words together, so he mimics everything I say and how I say it. He even shakes his little finger....just like I do!

So.....what has God taught me today??

My actions and words should be a reflection of Him constantly. Little eyes and ears are watching constantly.

Learning.

Taking it in.

Mimicking.

Imitating!

This is something I know, but a sweet reminder from the Lord today. Hopefully this will be a sweet reminder to you too!

"And you should imitate me, just as I imitate Christ."

1 Corinthians 11:1

Friday, May 4, 2012

The Barber Shop Field Trip

On Tuesday Jack and I headed off to the Barber shop after dropping the girls off at preschool. Not only was it Jacks first time to the barber shop...but mine too! His bangs had gotten a little too long for dinner time.

I think at this point I was about to cry! He was wondering what was going on!!??

Checking out the new do....

The barber shop has some interesting decor including stuffed animals like ducks and deer, and this handy dandy hair cut chart in case you need some help in finding a style. I hope Jack never wants to go with that "bowl cut" at the bottom. The poster says "Hair Cuts of Today", but I distinctly remember seeing a picture of my dad when he was little with that flat top cut!

As the men came into the barber shop for their cuts I realized they weren't leaving after they had their hair cut, they were sitting down and hanging out. So, Jack had to join them after his cut. Although, the men were not doing too much talking. Maybe since I was there? Maybe Ken should had taken him on this manly adventure?

Although Jack didn't share with the men any secrets, it was nice to see this sign...HA!

Jack was super proud of his new do, although I'm still trying to get used to it!

Saturday, April 28, 2012

A true gift from God!

Today is a special day at our house! It's Caroline's birthday and my birthday! Four years ago I was blessed with my second sweet baby, a little girl...Sweet Caroline!

God gave me the sweetest birthday gift ever!

Caroline, you have brought us lots of love, laughter, silliness and joy!! You make us smile and laugh! You sweetness is contagious.

You are as spunky as your curly hair and your personality is as bright as your eyes!

Your individuality makes me smile and I pray that you always stay true to who God has made you!

CAROLINE WE LOVE YOU!!!

Happy Birthday to our 4 YEAR OLD!!!

"Children are a heritage from the Lord,
offspring a reward from him." Psalm 127:3

Thank you Lord for this beautiful child that you have placed in our lives to love and take care of for YOU!

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." 2 Peter 3:18

This is our prayer for you Caroline, that you will know and love the Lord. That you will always learn and grown in Him!

Monday, April 23, 2012

Princess for a Day!

Caroline will be four next week, and to celebrate she had a Disney Princess party! This was so much fun, because not only were all the little girls dressed up but some of the sweet girls from my life group dressed up as well....oh, and I did too!