My occupation is Mommy

Many days, like yesterday, I feel being a stay at home mom is not exactly my cup of tea if you know what I mean. But then there are days, like today, that I find joy in the little things of being a stay at home mommy and wouldn't trade it for the world. Today I am thankful to be with my girls and glad my day went as follows...

1) My three year old giving me big hugs and telling me she loves me "bunches and bunches" over and over again.

2) As I prepare my littlest for morning nap, she lays her head on my shoulder and starts playing with my hair (love this about her!) while she cuddles her blankie.

3) I played pixiehollow.com for a half hour with Kins playing fairy games just to try and earn her enough points so we could buy stuff.

4) Sat on the couch and read some good books together

5) After lunch we headed to the library where they had all sorts of fun

6) After we got home and watched a sort DVD that kinsleigh had picked out, she went down so peacefully for a nap while Kyla entertained herself in the living room (this rarely happens).

7) I played with beads hanging from a lamp with Kyla (who knew?) and thoroughly enjoyed it!

8) Sang some songs and rocked her while I tickled her little head. She just stared at me with those big blue eyes until she trailed right off to sleep.

9) Now they are both sleeping soundly as I am able to sit and type this blog.

When I'm having a bad day, these sweet, precious days are what keep me going. Only 8 1/2 more months and this will no longer be my full time occupation. So I may complain at times, but I'm going to soak it all in while I can.

Nigh Night Prayers

I never get tired of hearing my dear little Kinsleigh say "Thank you Jesus for dying on the cross for me" at bedtime every night. This is her #1 prayer of thanks! How cool is that? Granted, she has no clue what she's saying or can even begin to fathom what that means right now. But I pray that one day she will. I pray that Sean and I will be good examples as parents and guide her in the way she should go in helping her know this. I honestly cannot wait for the day that she comes to me and says "Mommy, I want to ask Jesus into my heart." Maybe not those words exactly, especially if she's (sigh) not choosing to call me Mommy anymore. But I'm so thankful that she's already been introduced to the fact that someone else loves her deeply far better than Mommy and Daddy ever could. I have a feeling this strong willed, "little miss attitude" girl we have right now is going to make her Mommy and Daddy very proud someday. I mean...hello!, she already does! But I mean I can see her being a beaming light for HIS kingdom.

28 Years

Who knew at 28 years of age I would still be getting asked if my parents are home by salesmen at my door. But on a more serious note...

Who knew?

I'd have been married for almost 5 years, let alone been married at all, to a man that I dated for a short 4 months before getting engaged to him?

I'd already have two beautiful daughters?

I'd be creating a home for my family in Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by the most loving people I've ever known?

I'd have 5 years behind me of battling an auto immune disease that has drastically changed my life?

I'd lose dear friendships?

I'd make so many amazing new ones?

I'd still be obsessed with Facebook after 8 years? (ok, that's maybe not so serious),

It just goes to show that I am not the writer of my life. Someone of much greater importance is and has something far better planned for me. Can't wait to see what he's got cooked up for the years to come. I just pray everything I do can be a testimony to HIM.