Time Flies

So yesterday my little man, my last baby turned 2 months {insert frown & tear}

Here are his stats:
13 lbs 0.5 oz
23 3/4 inches
poor baby received 5 shots! The combo drug which contains 3 of the above immunizations is on National back order :(

His personality is coming out.  He's pretty laid back, sleeps great. This last week I've gotten a good 7-8 hours each night and one 11 hr stretch! I love how happy he wakes up, the smile he gives me when I pick him up or change him.These days will be short, they will fly by and I'm doing my best to lavish in them, enjoy them, let the small things go. Perfection is not a path to happiness, I need to realize that. My kids are my joy and I'm doing so much better at being here, being in the moment with all of them :)

Raising Modest and Godly Girls

I find myself cringing when summer rolls around.  Not because my kids will be running rampant around the house, but because of the clothing options that are available for 2 older 7 & 8 yr old girls. 
I took Abby shopping last week.  She has grown 3 sizes since last summer, which my pedi tells me is normal for the 8-10 range with girls.  I was shocked at the options of clothes!!  Not only can you NOT find shorts that come below the gluteal line, it's all tank tops and short shirts and bikini bathing suits!  I must say though, we scoured the racks of Khol's and Abby found some very cute outfits that were modest and looked great on her.  I love that the neon colors are back in (takes me back to my childhood).  Sadly, we only found 2 1-piece bathing suits.

I'm reminded of something I heard or read.  I wish I could remember from who so I could give credit...

"Only allow your child to wear the type of clothing at 3 that you will consider acceptable at 13"

I see so many young girls and toddlers wearing "adult style" clothing with mom's acting so proud of how "cute" they look. Seriously ladies, let's teach our daughters that it is not about being cute and stylish but about gaining respect.  It's about recognizing that your body is a temple, owned by God and should be treated as such.  That by enticing young men to look at you with lust means there is sin in your relationship before it even begins.  Who you are intellectually and emotionally are by far more important than how much of your body you show to the world.  A girl/young woman should never have to gain attention by exposing her body in any fashion. 

I want my girls to remember that they are "fearfully made" for a divine purpose by God.  I am trying to raise a proverbs 31 legacy in the 3 of them.  I hope that by my own example, they will see that modesty does not mean frumpy, it means respecting yourself and looking beautiful...inside to out.

1Peter 3:3-5
"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.  Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."

Just a Rant

I never really use my blog to complain.  Heck, I try really hard to not complain at all, but lately I've been frustrated.  Disappointed.  Let down.  I like to think I'm a pretty good friend.  I may not show up at your house with unannounced dinners or take you out for lunch and drinks, but I'm honest and trustworthy and will do just about anything you need (5 kids excludes things sometimes).  I'm there by your side, no questions asked, when you call.  Prayer warrior extraordinaire.
Lately, though, I'm feeling as if I'm sending out Morse Code with no reply.  Dead air.  No communication on the radio.  I keep in touch my friends and put forth effort to get together, even willing to travel over 100 miles round trip, but it appears my desire outweighs theirs.  Maybe the friendship I thought we had is really just an acquaintance and I need to accept it and get over it.
Don't get me wrong, I have a few true friends who contact me to see how I'm doing, want to spend time with me, and we do things with our kids (wink, wink...you know who you are) but it is only 3 friends.  3...and you know what?  Now that I type it out, 3 is a very special number in the Bible.  Anytime scripture is written or repeated 3 times, take note; It is very important! It represents the Godhead/Trinity. So you know what...my rant has turned into an enlightenment.  I would rather have 3 friends who I know I can call on and count on in a pinch, who show concern for me, my life, and my family than 10 friends who just really don't care.


Isaiah 6:3 (kjv) "And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord of hosts; The whole earth if full of His glory"

1 John 5:7,8 "for there are three that bear record in Heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one"