Back to the Real World

We're back! The last month and a half has been incredibly insane, fun, and such a blessing. Because of my stage of life, I don't have 10 whole minutes to sit and update you all, so I will do it a nugget at a time. Just pretend to relive it all with me.

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving I was leaving work with the boys. I teach English at a homeschool co-op 6 hours a week. Anyway, suddenly a very loud alarm began sounding at Mountain Book Community Church, where we meet. Benjamin slyly smiled at me and said, "I pulled the red button, Mommy."

In return, Caleb giggled and replied, "He did it just like I did at Leah's wedding, Mommy."

Needless to say, the students we very proud of my boys as they were able to escape school early.

These pictures are from the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. Daddy is doing a painting of the boys. Check out his website at www.donnyfinley.com

Super Family!

We are in Superhero world. Caleb has begun a regular battle with me every morning. He is determined to wear his superman clothes under his regular clothes. "But Mommy," he said yesterday, "I cannot tear off my clothes to save anyone if I don't wear them underneath." At the moment our most appropriate discipline is to simply tell him he is not acting like a superhero, and he breaks into tears. He told me he has secret super powers. If I could have one superhero power, it would simply be surviving the grocery store. Thank God for His grace.

I broke out my guitar one night, and this was the result.

Up Close

Here is precious Daniel up close. Teresa is trying to help me with my blog.

Catching a Moment

I was in a grumpy mood when I came downstairs this week to find Caleb kissing Daniel on the head. I stood on the stairs and watched as he did this over and over. Then Caleb looked up at me and smiled. "Daniel loves me so much, Mommy," he said.

We've been juggling and trying to find a pace. Teresa emailed several quotes this week, and one caught my eye. I honestly can't remember where they are from. "How wonderful it is to walk in God's peace before I see his provision." That's where I long to be.