Organization!

Well, this word has come to mean so much to me in the past 2 months. I have always thought of myself as an organized person, but I never knew what I could become. (I still have a long ways to go, I might add.) Adding 2 kids to the family dynamics has called for a lot of planning on my part. The days I don't plan can become awful for all involved. I am planning weekly meals (need to get back in the groove since we have all recovered from being sick.) Also, I am putting together monthly calendars, weekly calendars, daily calendars, and a big to-do list. Quite honestly if I don't write it down it will not get down. My brain is fried that much!!! I will say that these past 2 months have taught me more about life than ever! I am learning to take the littlest things and count them a blessing. If we can make it through one day with all the kids eating most of their food during meal times I count that a success! I also count it a success if we get everyone's teeth brushed at least once a day! Sorry, but that is how we roll around here. The most amazing thing I have learned over the past 2 months would be how unconditional God's love, grace, and mercy truly is. I really think I am just on the verge of understanding it. Every day I am faced with the choice, am I going to extend the love, grace, and mercy I have received from my Heavenly Father to the ones around me? Now, I would like to answer that question with YES I absolutely do 100% of the time, but I would be a liar if I said that. Gradually, the Holy Spirit is convicting me to stop and make the choice that shows Christ. I am so thankful that God gives multiple teaching moments. I am so thankful that God is slow to anger and full of grace and mercy. This is one momma who is in desperate need of my Savior every moment of the day.

Update on the kids- All are doing well! Jaycee has started Fall soccer again. First game will be this Saturday. She is doing well in her schoolwork and is quite the helper around the house. Jackson has become a monster in size that is! He is now the same size shoe as Jaycee. He has said good-bye to taking his blanket with him. He has really stepped up well in his new role as big brother! Toothless is a sweet sweet boy! He lacks self control, but hey we all do in some form or fashion. He is energetic and loves to play, play and play! Tiny Tot is an adorable little girl with one stubborn will. She is 2 with a strong will and gives us quite the battles at times, but we are learning that the less with try to "fight" the more she gives in. Its been quite the adventure so far and I know its just begun. I am thankful that God has led us down this road. I honestly do not think we would have been able to experience God the way we have or been able to teach our children the things we have if He would have not led us down this road! I am truly humbled that God loves and cares so much for me that He would be willing to do this work in my heart for His Kingdom!!!