A new way of doing things

Nathan and I are trying to figure out a schedule that works best for our family. Last night we tried putting the kids down at 7 instead of 8 and as we assumed they got up at 7 instead of 8 in the morning. I thought that I would hate getting up earlier but I LOVED it. It was so nice to have the whole family wake up together and have breakfast before Nathan went to work. I think we are going to try and do this from now on! Everything in my day will shift an hour so I will have to get used to that but it's worth it. Nathan also seemed so much happier going to work than he normally does. The down side is that Nathan has time to help get the kids dressed in the morning.

Balance

I have been having a hard time lately trying to figure the balance that I should have with all my roles. I am a Christ follower, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a doula and I'm sure many other things. How much energy do I give to each of those roles? Which one is suffering right now and which one i'm a giving too much to? It's all very confusing and I am hoping that I will figure it out soon. If anyone has any wisdom I'm glad to hear it!

tired

I don't think I have ever been this tired. All day my eyeballs hurt. Coffee isn't strong enough. It's this sweet little face that is keeping me up. She's lucky she is so sweet.

Sick

It's 10:00 pm and i'm just heading upstairs for my shower. Today was filled with snot, coughing, and diarrhea. Luckily none of those things came from me or my day would have been even worse! With the wonderful fall weather also comes the sickness I suppose. I am praying tomorrow will be better! This is the face I got pretty much all day today.

Caelan's Prayer

Dear God, Thank you for going to church. Thank you for Isaiah, Micaiah, Ezra, Evan um um Isaiah. Thank you, God, for listening. Thank you God, Amen.

Mom you're pretty. Can I have a snuggle?

One, it's crazy when I write down exactly what he said and seeing that he is talking so much and well! Two, he is just the sweetest thing in the world. Three, how could I ever say no to that last question?

Also, I'm pretty impressed that he got 4 out of the 5 Wise children's names.

The house to ourself!

So we have had a few nights with the house all to ourself and it has been great! I forgot what is was like to get ready for bed with the lights on and be able to talk in a normal voice to my husband about our days. Caelan has been doing great in his new room. Last night he was scared of some shadows but he has been sleeping so much better. Adelaide is working on sleeping better.... Last night she went to sleep on her great and slept great for two hours! :( I am hopeful that each day will be better. At least she is going to sleep on her own now and it can only get better from here.

I told Caelan that today was the international day of peace. His response was "like piece of pizza?"

our own room?

Nathan and I will finally get to have our own room! Nick moved out yesterday and tonight is heather's last night! The kids will each have their own room and we can't wait. They haven't been sleeping very good and I am sooooo hopefully that a week in their own rooms will do the trick. I am also very excited to decorated Laidy's room! I have lots of ideas and not much time to do things like sew and crafts so we will see what actually happens and how long it takes.