I have arrived

I have had the best day ever.  We stayed in our pajamas and played.  The boys then played together a while and I got some advance school planning done.  Then we made drums and Bucho and I watched Sleeping Beauty while Button and BuddyCake slept.

Why is this so revolutionary?  I don’t sit still well, and even my leisure usually has a purpose.  Life to me is a list of things to do and generally other people get in the way.  I am learning though.  When you discover that one of the major “to dos” in your life is to raise three happy, healthy, Godly, responsible, etc. . . adults, it tends to change your entire world.  At least it is changing mine.  And I think for the good.

Things I like

A few life changing or defining topics, products, books, etc. in no particular order.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte: favorite book

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The Bible

On Becoming Baby Wise by Ezzo, breastfeeding: Yes, I agree with the premise of the book and have successfully nursed 3 children all of whom slept through the night by 3 months.

Godly parenting supported by print resources such as those by Dr. James Dobson and Focus on the Family.

Being the best Homemaker I can through management of time and resources.  Finding Your Purpose as a Mom by Donna Otto and time management strategies by Emilie Barnes have helped.

Beth Moore Bible studies.

Homeschooling.  I like the Charlotte Mason method and use resources from Ambleside Online.

Being committed to a local group of Christians.  My particular favorite is Trinity Fellowship Church of Plainview, TX