Day to Day

I can't believe it has been another month since I have blogged. Time goes way too fast these days. My oldest turns 12 this month, how can that possibly be??? It feels like he was just born in some ways and in others I wonder if he will ever be old enough to move out. I love this age, I have said it before and it's true but, does that kid have an attitude or what??!!!

I have become a complete advocate of medication for ADD/ADHD - The benefits are undeniable! This is the same woman who said "I will NEVER put my son on medication for that." When will I learn never say never?? I think that falls under what a friend once said "if you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans for today...."

Richard went to his first Men's retreat at church which they dubbed "Man Camp" this year. So funny, they had dinner in the MEATing room, slept in the MANsion (instead of cabin), etc. He LOVED going and even found a couple of guys he would like to get to know. I need to pray that will occur! I think we will at least be going to couple's small group next year because of this so that is huge. Fortunately, he liked couple's small group the one time we did it and has wanted to go back. The problem has been child care but I am sure God will provide a solution!

As usual, I am behind on the 101 things that always need to be done around here. I am in need of trying to get a routine that includes exercise and Bible time before my kids are up in the morning. I felt like I was growing spiritually for awhile and now have eased back into putting my time with God on the back burner - not good. Will I ever really understand how much I NEED to put that first? I know it in my head but if I really believed it I would be doing it!!!!! I am doing the study Believing God by Beth Moore. I like it sometimes and other times I just can't get into it. I will say that she is an amazing speaker, truly gifted, and listening to her is always awesome. One of our group leaders always says "that was exhausting." after we see the video of Beth -she is right, it is exhausting - there is always so much that you take away and for me, it takes time for it to sink in.
I am so ready for Summer Vacation in some ways. I know I will probably kick myself for saying that by July. I want to be able to sit at the pool and just be free to hang out or whatever. No routine, no homework headaches!
I am thinking about (really should pray about) going over to a local private school to see if I could work to pay tuition for my kids next year. I really should work to make some money but I keep getting this nag to check it out at least. Maybe I will just make an inquiring phone call today. We are on Spring Break and there is soooo much I was hoping to accomplish but I can't seem to get myself motivated to exercise or even read these last couple of days. Today needs to be different!!!!!