I Am

Yes, it's been a few months since I've posted. So why not start out with a traditional "I Am" post to catch everyone up.

-I am up early this morning. Macy has periodically decided to get up at 6:30. She's tired, cranky, but apparently just wants some quiet time with me. All my kids did this but Macy has been my one to sleep in everyday till 7:30 or later. I hope it doesn't become regular for her to get up this early.

-I am nervous and excited to be leaving in a week for CA. We have not been back in 15 months. We are spending many days in Malibu which is unusual and will be a lot of fun. I hope I can get some alone time to walk/jog along the track like I do any time I'm there. Macy will have her first introduction to the beach. Correction: the real beach. She has spent many a day here at Lake Monroe on a manmade beach. But the ocean beach will be quite different.

-I am a work in progress. The last 6 months or so have been a struggle. I trust God knew this was going to happen before he put me on this earth and he will see me through till I am exactly as He wants me to be. Until then, I look forward to peace, freedom, and lasting joy.

-I am loving my kids home for the summer. No camps. No trips yet. Just us. They have swim lessons for one hour a day but other than that, we've been able to play it low key and just enjoy our yard and eachother.

-I am always finding myself dreaming about being on vacation with just Brian. Or reliving our newlywed apartment days. You figure out the obvious meaning of that. ;)

-I am excited to see the rest of my garden develop. I pulled my first cucumber yesterday. The tomatoes will probably be ready while we are in CA....bummer. a zucchini have the same likely fate. My lettuce is done. Must plant earlier next year! And my bells and jalapenos will be ready later on. Brian spotted a good place for a pumpkin patch this year and so I can't wait to see if everything takes off like we hope.

-I am currently teaching the 2 year olds at church. I've been doing it since January and it has been the biggest surprise blessing. I felt God moving me to volunteer but had no idea what age. So I kind of left it up to the staff needs. I got to pick between the K/1 spot or 2's. I thought the 2's would be a little mellower and awaited what I got myself into. It has been awesome!! My class has anywhere from 10 to 14 kids in it each Sunday at the 9:30 service. There is second class next door and we get together for story and song time. God has given me such a great surprise. These kiddos are incredibly precious. They shower me with love every Sunday and getting to know them and their parents has been so much fun. I've seen some of them go from super timid and shy to walking in confidently with a smile. Seeing the relief on their parents faces is priceless.

-I am needed for typical chocolate milk and breakfast duties at the moment. :) Must go!