Over

Christmas is finally over. We took down our tree today which made the house feel much roomier. Thank goodness. Bennett discovered that taking down the tree is not as much fun as putting it up. LOL.

Only 3 weeks until we leave for California. I am excited and yet somehow feel sad that we won't see family for awhile then. The weather will make up for it I guess. And we will be so happy to see everyone when we get home!

I am praying for some warmer weather soon. Kurt has to work outside in the cold all day. I know he gets frustrated. So here's hoping for global warming.

Coffee Grinder!

So I made my first pot of freshly ground coffee today with my new grinder which I received for Christmas. WOWSERS. Had no idea how strong the flavor would be. It knocked my socks off. Will be using less beans next time. I may be up awhile.

We are stuck in the house for the day. Bennett is watching Thomas videos and Brooklyn is napping before we open presents. I enjoy cuddling with the kids when it is cold outside. We are a bit disappointed because we didn't get to go to Orange City to celebrate Christmas today but we are rescheduled for next week sometime. Yay!

struggle

some days it just seems as if nothing will go right. from the minute i get up in the morning, things go awry. trip on toys on the way to the bathroom. spill milk while getting cereal ready for the kids. little things. somehow all these little things turn into one really crabby mom. why do i let stuff bother me? i have decided that i need to make more of an effort to start my day off right - and that means giving it all to God the moment i wake up. it may be a struggle but all things are possible through HIM.