Tommorrow is payday but today is grocery day.....that really doesn't make sense to me. Don't you think that Friday or Monday would be a good day....why wait until Tuesday when the work week had already started. I'm taking back my complaints & am just gonna say thank you that there is a payday so we have what we need....because God is our provider anyways!

Last night we get a call that our pastor hurt his back & can't preach tommorrow. Any guesses as to who gets the honors??? I know you know...it's sammy. I'm glad that Sam got to preach, it's wasn't my turn to nursery so I got to hear him speak. It doesn't happen this way often, Im usually otherwise engaged when it's his time to speak. Of course, it stinks that our pastor is hurt. But I am still excited that I got to support him. Sam could have be nervous, in my opinion but he wasn't....he lives to preach. And can whip something up in the blink of an eye. I think it a gift he's been given.

Tonight we ordered Domino's pizza. My kids can eat at least as much as I can. This is a shocking revealtion consider the fact that they are not anywhere near the dreaded teenage years. In fact Justus ate more than I did & Zeke ate the same amount. And then later they asked for more. I ordered three small pizza's so there were eighteen pieces. There are only four pieces left. Leah ate two but still that's alot of pizza for those little tummies. These little boogers may eat me out of house and home in a few years!

The day is winding down the boys are watching The Incredibles for the umteenth time. We borrowed it from Josh & Aubrey and have had it for months. Maybe we should buy it for ourselves. Bedtime is officially twenty minutes away, I can see a light at the end of the tunnel but not the chore list. The floor really needs to be mopped while they are asleep so I don't get a million disruptions. FUN! Thankfully I like the smell of the cleaner so its' more enjoyable than a chore should be! Thanks swiffer!

Today is the actual first day of the consignment sale but we are headed to Corrins house so the boys can be boys. I think they've had enough of being at church for hours at a time. And Daddy is glad for the break as well. Corrin has three boys 6 & under and they are so much fun. Justus does a victory dance everytime we get together and of course breaks down in tears each time we leave. I love going there too. Corrin is so practical & a very good listener when I need someone to vent to!

It's that time of year again--consignment time. I always sell stuff every year but end up buying way more than I sell! The boys and I will be at the church helping get things set up and making Sam crazy in the process. He'll deal with it but not happily. As for me I love it cause while we're setting up I get to talk with the ladies & learn more about their families and personalities. Plus I find good deals. I consider it a good deal when it looks new but is at a price that I can afford. It's a great deal if I get it for a yard sale price $1 or less. This year we have AC in there. Last year it was busted and miserable, plus our lead lady had the flu at the time...we survived and are doing it again.

Pigging out

If you like garlic, you should not try these things cause you will want to eat the entire box in one sitting. The boys LOVE them as much as I do!!! Refrain yourself! They are reduced fat & man are they good!

Sometimes I crack myself up like tonight when I am backtracking on blogger so I can get paid to blog. Last night I worked on it some. I was in a foul mood & so now anyone who reads it will hear an earful on how irritated I can get with ministry life. I can totally tell the ones that aren't an 'original' blog but are simply a fill in. FUnny huh? So if you are reading this...have at- enjoy me running my mouth for no good reason. The random ones are in April, May & June of this year. YIPPEE for blogger!

Praises!

Momma is at training today & tommorrow! Thank you Jesus! She's got a new job making the same as she was before but with better benefits! God faithfully provides for us!

Usually I have nursery on the first Wednesday and SUnday of each month but this time I am switching with another lady. Breaking my routine is not that great for me because I am likely to forget to do it next week when I am scheduled. In my mind I will have already done it for the month. Good thing I have my trusty pocket calendar that Aubrey gave me for Christmas! It's really cute & saves me lots of headaches when people are asking us what's coming up for youth, & when can we get together and that kind of thing. Guess I should get ready intstead of sitting here. See ya later!

Sam is gone to our sister church. He'll be gone most of the day.....hum, maybe they will get done early. IF they had had childcare I'd be there to but I"m not cause they didn't so we'll be chillin' at home with the kids. ANd having fun with STACI & Mary Kay products.

Staci is coming today to do some Mary Kay stuff. I'm not sure exactly what we're going to do but it will be a great distraction for me while Sam is gone for the day. I'm hoping we do makeovers because I could use a new look. Even though I'm not a makeup person I still want to look nice & not like some momma who doesn't care anymore. I think we'll have a good time. Staci always makes me laugh!! IT'll be fun!

It's couples night at church. I"m not sure we'll make it seeing how Zeke still isn't his usual self. I hate leaving my kids with someone else when they are sick or not feeling well. No one can do it like mommy , ya know what I mean? Sam will be gone again tommorrow for a church function. Another day minus daddy. This is an all day event. He won't be home until after 5pm, that's our whole day. Seeing peoples lives changed makes ministry worth it but some days I'd just trade for a 'normal' life. The thing is I'm not sure that there is a normal anymore. Dads work all kinds of hours so mom's can stay at home with the kids. I am thankful that my husband is willing to do that for our familly!

Headed to the doctors office. Work will have to wait. Sam always goes with us. A lot of that is because I can't drive but it's also because we like to go together for checkups and everything. Hopefully Zekie will get some relief today. It hasn't gotten any better or worse so I just want to get him checked on. I know that he's OK but I want to hear the doctor say it. ps It's allergy related stuff.

My baby is still a sickie, grrrrr. Wouldn't it be cool if it was like the old days when the doctor came to you? Then you wouldn't NEED a liscense like I do right now. Sam is at church getting ready for tonight and I don't want to bother anyone else so I feel kind of stuck. If Zeke is still sick & not on his way to recovery then tommorrow we'll be headed to the dreaded doctors office. I'm praying for healing!!!! Looks like I won't be going to church tonight.

April Fools

Well if I were creative I could make up something and fool you all but since I am just plain ole' me I will simply rejoice that it's payday!!! At the same time Zeke is sick so it's not such an awesome day. But we will cope & do what we need to to make it through today. Hopefully he will be better tommorrow so we can go to church because it's my night to do nursery & if I miss it then I have to make it up later and so I end up missing two Wed. instead of one. I think that there should be six people scheduled for one month that way if someone gets sick it's no biggy you call your back up. And just rotate that way. But anyways I hope Zeke gets better I hate it when my babies dont feel up to par!

Update~

Well, I THINK that we are officially over the stomach bug.....THANK GOD! We had a great Easter & now it's 'business as usual' if there is such a thing. I'm just holding my breath for whatever is next.....and expecting it to be something pleasant for a change!

All in all the ark is pretty full but it hasn't been TERRIBLE as I imagined that it could/might be. The first night was extremely hard for everyone but we're attempting to get into some kind of routine, which means compromise for all of us. Could it be that God is telling me to get over myself....lose myself because there is nothing there that is priceless except what he has placed there?

Seriously, at every stage of my life I have come to realize just how selfish I can be. When I got married I was like 'man, I can be selfish'. So I worked on it. Ha, only to come to the same revelation when I had children. And now here we are at another new stage & I feel the same way~ I've got a long way to go. And looking back I see that I have actually come a long way, so God has been faithful and all my troubles have not been in vain. Sounds a bit like a scripture verse to me.

Thanks to each lady who has read & encouraged me!!!! I totally appreciate it and hope to return the favor someday!!!!!

I'm to tired to write much more but I hope to catch up on blogs sometime this week, and maybe even comment!!!
Love you girlies!!!

Can you believe this???

I am in total disbelief of my present circumstances. Here's the facts plain & simple. There are now 5 dogs, 6 children, & 8 adults living in our house. At least one or more of us have been sick since January. My sister has been out of work for at least six months. My dad lost his job a month or so ago & to top it all off my mom lost her job yesterday. And we started round two of the stomach bug after having an upper respitory infection for two weeks.

Call me crazy, I know all this stuff happens in 'regular' life but I know that our family is under a spiritual attack. And that God is a close as he has ever been, but Geeze Louise.......I'd really like something to go our way sometime soon! Please pray for us.

Momma's Ark Revisited~

A couple of months ago I talked about our crowded little house here. WELL----things haven't gotten any better for my sister. She & her husband are still seperated & will eventually get a divorce unless they let the Lord restore them. She also still has NO job & is currently working on her third eviction notice, that will be served on Friday. The last time GOD did an awesome thing and provided her with the money to catch up on her bills. The next month he used my parents, well actually she used my parents. Anyways, I am a bit frustrated with her right now, so I'm venting to you all. Sorry but tonight at 2:21 you get the brunt of my anger.

Getting more to the point there are serious talks about her moving in here. My family will be most affected by this change since they will be living down here with us in the basement. And the whole basement where we live will have to be re -arranged to make it possible. Good thing my dad doesn't have a steady job or we'd all be busted. Since he is a carpenter/ general contractor he can do most of what is needed. GGGGGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR, God we could use some help right about now!

OK, I know you're probably not getting the sarcasm I'm feeling right now but believe me it's there, I'm still up at 2am for goodness sake! Well anyways, I ask for your prayers cause the boat is about to be rocked again! When all the changes are done we will have at total of five dogs (if she brings her two & this issue is up for debate!), eight adults, and six children in this house. This house with ONE & a half baths, and soon to be five bedrooms. HOLY COW, I"M LOSING IT!!!!!!!!!!!

SO, you can scratch my little comment below that there is nothing going on here. There is MORE than I think I can handle. Truly all I can say is THANK YOU LORD there's a place for us all. And then TRY not to follow it up with a BUT GOD, WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU DOING????

ps Please pray for my dad & sister to find a job. And maybe me as well.

The newest thing~

Ezekiel's new interest is putting on shoes. Not his own but anyone else who leaves their shoes laying around is in danger of missing at least one of them. His favorites are Justus' rainboots because he can easily slip them on. I am looking around for a pair for him.






As for Justus he keeps me laughing like always with his phrases, "You've never ba-seen it" or "Look out da-low". Translation, you've never seen it & look out below. He comes up with all kinds of stuff all on his own and I love it!!!!!

Nothing much is going on here. We took the kids to the park yesterday, it was beautiful! A perfect 72 degrees with a slight wind, makes for a perfect day! Plus they were all good the entire time! Thank you Jesus!

Today it is raining and I have the window open, its a quiet rain that makes me want to take a nap. And we need it to (the rain) . Maybe it will bring about some new spring growth.

Well, I'm off to find something to do before I fall asleep at the wheel....I mean computer. Toodles!