In a rut.....

It's been a lazy few days around our house. But, I'm not sure how much more I can take. After being so used to running to and fro while I was a "working" mother (even though at times my running around was my own lack of organization and motivation), I've now settled into a rut. You do know what a rut is, don't you? I remember when I was young going with my Dad to cut firewood and at times we would get stuck in a "rut". It's a place where water collects and makes getting traction difficult, especially when the truck bed is loaded down with firewood. MY rut is actually of my own making. I shared with a friend this week that I find myself one week being on the road constantly and then some weeks, never making an attempt to get out of my pj's. I recall another blogger out there hinting on this same subject a few weeks ago. It seems I get so caught up in my own little world and my own agenda that I don't take the time to "be friendly". The Bible says that in order to have friends, we must show ourselves friendly. That means we must step out. We must get up, get dressed, pick up the phone, send a text, do something in order to communicate with those around us. What's our motivation? As a believer, our desire to be salt and light to our world should be our focus. This allows us to impact our world for Christ. This also edifies the Body of Christ! I'm guilty but I'm working on it. So, don't be surprised if you get a phone call or a text or some form of communication in the coming days and weeks. God doesn't want us to be in a "rut". I'm getting a running start and getting out of my RUT! Later!

18 Months Old.....

and growing like a weed! SC had her 18 month check-up yesterday. She ranks in the 75th percentile in every catagory. She weighed 26 lbs and is 32 1/2 inches long. SJ only weighs 30 lbs and she's 4! She's come a long way since August 2007! After a screaming fit when the Doctor tried to listen to her breathe and check her ears, she calmed down. Then the nurse came in...another round of screaming! SJ wasn't that bad..she was usually so calm until of course the nurse came in with the needles. I guess I'm in for a rough time with little sister. She loves to be held my Mommy and Mommy only! Even Daddy has a rough go of it at times. I'm sure she'll grow out of it soon and I'll be wishing for those moments of clingyness.

By the way, he asked me! CDP asked me on a date! Seems so petty yet so important....I can't wait 'til Friday.....date night here we come!

SNOW DAY!

.....approximately 3 inches....plus some ice....church was cancelled....and so we PLAYED!
Enjoy our photos! You can tell that some of us enjoyed it more than others! We now know who our ski partners will be next year!