IS IT FRIDAY YET?

We probably had a little too much fun last week. My son is fighting a bug and we're hoping that it runs it's course quickly and leaves us as quietly as it came. It's awful having a little one sick, as a parent there can be a feeling of helplessness but I know some of you have been praying for us. I can feel it and believe me it's been helping us get through this and I'm so grateful for your prayers and for God covering us right now.

Usually I'm not one of those "Is it Friday, yet?" people, but Friday and a healthy son would be nice right about now! Until then, I'll leave you on a happy note, pictures from last Friday and one of the best things in the world...Concert in the Park!

Lucia's first and she loved it!

and what's not to love? Not only did we get to hear some great music, we got to spend some time with a few of our favorite people...

 

Today's Reflections:

There are good times and not so good times. It's definitely easy to love God on those good days, on the 'Fridays' when everyone is cuddling and the music is playing and there's a perfect breeze. Lord, today on a day where we're battling something I want to praise you. I know you are here, I know you are listening and even though it's not a 'Friday' I can say thank you, you are good and you are the same loving God, 7 days a week!

OH FRIDAY

It's been a long week of potty training. I might be a little deprived of adult interaction, but I'm hanging in there. Today my mom came over to visit, lend a hand and help encourage the potty training. About 20 minutes into the visit she upset me (it happens!) and I asked her to leave. Do you know what that women did? She grabbed a blanket and made herself even more comfortable on my couch... 

Tried to hide...

 

Down right refused to leave! I told Steve the story and he said next time I ask him to leave he's going to do the same! It's like they're starting their own little 'Occupy Rena's house'. After I came to the realization that she really wasn't going to leave (she wore me down), we packed the kids up and headed to Target(that's pretty much how most of our fights are resolved). I needed potty training supplies, a strong cup of coffee and to see the light of day!

  

In the end I'm glad she didn't leave, she was a big help and Henry's always happy when Mama is around. He even got some new toys out of it, thanks Mama!

Today's Reflection:

You know, this incident somehow reminds me of my relationship with God. Sometimes, I think I can handle things on my own and I start pushing God out the door. Not that I don't love God, I just think I can take it from here. Do you know what God does? He makes himself comfortable, he just does not leave. God stays by my side, even when I try to get a little space from him. He knows me, and he stays, he's in this relationship, even when I start to fade.

How great is that?

and of course, that makes me love him even more and helps me to realize how much better things are when he's around!

Thank you Lord, for not abandoning me!

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

-Deuteronomy 31:6



Have a Lucia kind of weekend (a Happy weekend!)

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Ahh the weekend, how I love you! Everything just seems to taste better and look better and even smell better when you are in sight. To help usher in the weekend we had a lovely Friday playing with cousins and grandma... 

   

 

followed by Valentine crafting. Did you know it's just around the corner? I'm not big on spending money for Valentine's day, but I am big on celebrating it and trying to make it special for my loved ones. I'm really a lucky girl (I can hear my mom correcting me now), I am really a blessed girl! This Valentine's day I was able to make it more homespun using materials I found from the segunda (again, 'thrift store' for my American friends). I did two crafts today, using some wool socks (49 cents) and an old book ($1.49).

When I saw these socks, I just knew they would be the perfect little leg warmers for my Lucia...

a little snip, a little sewing and voila! The cutest little Valentine leg warmers!

With the book, I cut different sized hearts out of the pages... 

Sewed them together making strands...

Hung them from the ceiling...

and 'Ta-Da!' a sweet little touch for our bedroom, reminding my Honey that love is in the air!

What a great way to start the weekend! I hope your weekend is filled with lots of fun and even more love!

Today's Reflection:

I know they won't all be like this, but thank you for another great day Lord! Thank you for my feet that can chase after my little Henry! Thank you for my arms that can hold my little Lucia! Thank you for my sight that can see how beautiful you made today and thank you for my hearing that got to hear "I love you, goodnight" from that sweet husband of mine!