Loraly, Sophie, and Madalyn's Field Day

Madalyn smiled all day long! It is so amazing watching your child have such a wonderful spirit and a happy demeanor! We get told all the time what a wonderful spirit our daughter has! She had such a great day and it was very apparent from the smile on her face!

Loraly's Prayer...

Loraly said a very sweet prayer at dinner tonight.

Things she prayed for:

her family

her school

her friends at school

Sophie

and getting to do to Disney World again

Boy did I get slapped in the face today!

We went to church this morning. I know for some this is a usual thing for a Sunday morning. Unfortunately we don't make nearly enough like we should. No excuses but with 3 children, when we do go we spend most of our time in the hall calming one child down, in the bathroom, getting a drink, etc. So unfortunately most of the time it is just easier to say--it is not worth the hassle of getting everyone up, dressed, happy, and out the door and to church on time just to spend the entire 1-2 hours in the hall calming, feeding, or getting a fussy baby to sleep!



But boy did the preacher wake me up this morning.



I think God had something to do with me being at church this morning---and my husband.



He was talking about having a 4 year old that is out of control and if you don't get that 4 year old in control they will shortly turn into a 14 year old out of control! I have some serious work ahead of me in this department. Loraly for the most part is great, but boy does she have her moments where I need to really do some working! And I feel horribly guilty for her being out of control. I feel it is my fault she gets this way. Mark and I both tend to overreact and it affects her...

I will be working on this---HARD!



Another slap in the face was when he talked about not bringing your children to church weekly. I grew up going to church every Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday night. I don't do this privilege for my children. I need and want to...My husband grew up never going to church. His family still doesn't go. Really sad. They never pray, I don't think I have ever seen a bible in their houses...

Excuses---I have attempted but it is hard. If it isn't for gas money to get them there, then we are tired from the week, or the baby was up all night, or we just have too much to do. I know none of these excuses are good enough.

I am going to try my very hardest to start bringing my children to church at least once a week (not including MDO). They deserve the privilege of getting to know God just like I got when I was a child.



Please help me do this for my children! If you would just leave me an encouraging comment and reminder of getting my children there WEEKLY, it would mean so much to me.

Pray for me...