Best of Both Worlds:)

There was a bit of a situation that I really felt strongly about. So, the question was, to say something or not to say something? For the most part, I would definitely say that I am like my Dad, easy going, go with the flow, little things don't really bother me. My Dad hates to 'ruffle any feathers', and for the most part, I am that same way. I just want everyone to get along and be happy:) But then, there is that little bit of spunk in me, which undoubtedly, I get from my Mom:) So, I decided to say something. But the struggle is how do you say what you want to, and get your message across without being too passionate (and you make enemies), or too passive (they don't take you seriously)? So, I said what I felt I needed to say, and then I worried, how did I come across? Maybe I came across differently to each one that was there? Maybe some agreed, some disagreed, and some in the middle. And that is OK. We were able to have a good discussion and come to a conclusion that everyone agreed on:) It was kind of out of character for me,(and very much out of my comfort zone), but I did feel strongly on the situation. And after I really felt like my Mom would have been proud of me for standing up for what I believed in. I am thankful for that nice little bit of mixture (80% easy going, 20% spunk), that I get from both of my parents:)

Reality...

As mentioned before, I am a homeschool Mom, and for the most part I really do love it:)
This morning, I read a chapter of Charlotte's web, with the fireplace on, all of us snuggled on the couch, my ever so obedient children, who sat so perfectly still and listened to every word I read, um, well, it was kinda like that. I did read and the fireplace was on, and we were snuggled because there were 5 of us on a love seat!
When we were finished reading, I was really enjoying sitting on the comfy couch in front of the fireplace, (and I was feeling lazy), I got my 7 year old to bring the last bit of his schooling down to me. There we sat, (I would say cuddled, and he would say, we sat beside each other), and I was really enjoying the moment with him. I just wanted time to freeze. It's moments like these that I cherish so much and just love being at home with my family. These moments do happen and I love them so much, but it is not always a happy little scene. Don't get me wrong, for the most part things are pretty good here, and when I say pretty good, I mean, there are little misunderstandings as to who really had the toy first, but "I want the tv on Disney channel", "they ruined my picture", "Mom, I spilled the juice all over the floor". And in between all of that insert me, running up and down stairs changing loads of laundry, folding, looking at a child's choice of clothing and thinking, "it is ok, they are proud of what they chose to wear!"
All this to say, as much as I have those 'perfect moments' that I do love, I have a lot of just regular 'LIFE MOMENTS'. I want to keep it real! I don't want anyone to think I have it all together, a perfect house (which if you have been here, you know it's not.), perfect children, the only thing really close to perfect, I would have to say is my husband;)
I think we can get caught up in thinking 'everyone else has it together except me' frame of mind. We need to keep it real and realize, all moms have dirty faces and bums they have to wipe, loads of laundry to wash and fold, breakfast, lunch and suppers to make, and little quarrels amongst children they need to help resolve.
Cherish and enjoy the good moments! For the moments that are just 'life moments', take a deep breath and remember no one has a perfect home or perfect children, even that mom that you are thinking about right now and you want to say, "but she has a perfect home!"

I LOVE My Life:)

For those of you who know me, you might be wondering why on earth my title for today is 'I LOVE My Life'? For those who do not know, my husband is now on day 9 of basically bedrest after a very bad concussion. The thought for this blog came before his concussion and I knew I hadn't blogged in a bit and thought I would blog and then the skating accident happened. And now I realize that this is even better timing.
Just a few days before my husband fell skating I was thinking how much I really enjoy my life right now, and I have no regrets. My husband and I actually really like each other and really enjoy being with each. I honestly like my children too. I am really enjoying homeschooling them and building amazing relationships with them as well. My husband isn't a workaholic, we take time for each other and for our children. We are enjoying life, NOW! I know of people who work so hard all their life and look forward to retirement, but sadly they don't make it, or their spouse doesn't make it...then what? You work so hard for something you can't even enjoy, or enjoy it with those you wanted too!
If something were to happen to my husband, to one of my children, (and I hope and pray not!!), I can honestly say I have no regrets with how I have spent time with them and enjoyed them! (Trust me, I am really hoping to be able to enjoy great grandchildren!)
We get so caught up in life and the busyness of it, that we don't always enjoy it and our family TODAY!
There is an amazing song, that I just love, and I have played it so much in the past week.
The song is called In Your Arms, sung by Meredith Andrews. She is by far my favourite artist! She has 3 cd's and is also on iTunes, you should look her up...you will definitley be encouraged by her songs!
Please take a few minutes to listen to the song and be encouraged by it.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2IcfoCmzTg