A Mom After God's Own Heart

Revisiting an old book I read @ the end of my pregnancy with Lily. It's amazing how much more of an impact it is having on me, the second time around. After all, I have two little ones now. The Author Elizabeth George shares the importance of filling the hearts of our children as well as ourselves with the Word of God throughout the day. Not only in reading, but in talking with them and sharing his love in our actions and incorporating it into our everyday tasks, just as the Hebrews did. It has been an encouragement as well as a challenge. I truly want to be the Mom my children need, the Mom God made me to be. But I can't do it alone, or in my own strength. It is only by the Grace of God, that I shall succeed.

My new Years resolution is...

... to read these every morning, before the Girls wake up. I really enjoy this time with the Lord, and I hope I can stick with it. So far it has been 12 days and I am doing great. I tried this last year and was very inconsistent with my morning devotions. I would do well for a while and then I would "get busy" . Which is a totally lame excuse of course. I will be sure to post my progress throughout the year and share what I have learned, as to keep myself accountable. I really want to do more reading in general this year. I mean grown up books. I used to read a lot before the Girls came along. I do plenty of reading with my girls, but not much for myself lately. I really miss it.

Spring Surprises

My handsome hubby Surprised me with a couple subscriptions this spring. What a guy.

These came in the mail a while ago, but with everything going on I had forgotten to post about it. It's been crazy around here.

I absolutely love Mary Janes Farm, So I was super psyched about this one.

And Better Homes and Gardens always has great ideas.

Typically we don't buy magazine subscriptions. Because the internet kind of makes them obsolete and they are a waste of money quite frankly, but @ Christmas it has kind of been the tradition that @ least one of my friends or family members gets me a subscription, cause they know I love mags. But this Christmas I didn't get any. I didn't even notice, but, apparently Kevin noticed I hadn't recieved any, and decided to surprise me. I am So very blessed. I know the internet has so much to offer and magazines can become a clutter hazzard, but none the less, it's fun to just curl up on a comfy chair and peruse a magazine with a cup of tea. Don't you think?