Good Intentions

I’m back! 

I had great intentions. Really, my heart was in the right place. I had high hopes. But the truth is, I am terribly bad at this! And I have the tendency to start things…I am very good at that. Not so good at seeing them through. This will be my therapy of sorts. I have also had a lot going on in our little family.  That is no excuse. It only means I also had a lot to write about! My sister in law got married. We started home schooling. Daniel has been a very popular man in his real estate world. And I am adjusting to life at home with THREE boys. And, on top of that, I have managed to keep my house fairly clean and have stayed caught up on laundry. Now, that would be considered a borderline miracle!

We just recently went to the beach for 8 days with Daniel's family. It was a wonderful relaxing vacation....well, as relaxing as a vacation can be with a 5 month old! The boys had a blast. Micah really got good at swimming and Evan just enjoyed making a 'memory'. Last year he was only 2 and doesn't remember it very well but this year will be different. They got to go 'crabbing' at night, watch the huge expanse of the ocean, look for teeny-tiny shells, spend hours and hours in the pool, and go to the Gulfarium.  Lots of memories made and such fun doing it. 

(more beach pics to come)

About a week before leaving for the beach, I dove into the world of a 'homeschool mom'. It is official.  It was a hard choice. I admit I am a selfish mommy sometimes. Sending my boys to school sounds nice. I think of all the things I could get done. I could go to Starbucks and just sit. Or go to the mall and just window shop. I could plan and prepare dinner early. I could probably even enjoy a clean, quiet house for a few hours. Or I could just get a break! So, honestly, my heart wasn’t totally in it initially. I just prayed and asked God to rule my heart. To put the desire there. To help me be less selfish. To give me a passion for my children and their education, a passion for their character and for their souls. It was a step of faith. And you all get to see me walk it out. I am getting there. Actually God is getting me there. He is faithful and good. There is a lot of responsibility and pressure in homeschooling. I am in complete control of their education and socialization. Whew. That's a lot. I am not, in any way, knocking public school. I may be there myself next year. One year at a time. I have seen it done well and taken seriously. I have also seen some who have actually handicapped their children. I am determined...if I do it, I will do it well. 

So, as long as I can keep my sanity, provide them a good education, and prevent them from being complete social outcasts, I'll continue on this path. And here, about a month into it....so far, so good. I have to say, the toughest part so far is juggling it all (namely a precious rollie-polie of  a boy, Jonas). I am perfecting my daily schedule but usually our 'schooling' takes place during his first nap. On a perfect day I have also already worked out, dressed for the day, straightened the house and fixed breakfast. I think I've had one perfect day so far. I am a work in progress. 

Anyway, this post is to just catch you up a bit. There will be more to come. 

I forgot how much I enjoy this. 

BTW, here are a few pics I took of the boys today. I am so blessed.