Life

So I'm having one of those days where things kinda feel like they're slowly falling into place. Not everything. But some things. Its a good feeling! It totally gives me a renewed attitude towards my children, which I'm thankful for. Sometimes it feels like everyday comes, just to get through and wait for night. I don't think that's what God intended life to be.
Somethings.
Got.
To.
Change!!!
I often wonder if I'm normal or completely off.

"So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun."

Ecclesiastes 8:15 NIV

Isn't that the way it should be? I get that crap happens. Trust me, I do. I know that hardships, pain, frustration and many other issues will obviously get us down. I also know that sometimes it will be near impossible to get up from these situations for some time. I get that there are things some people endure that will forever change them, harden them, and quite possibly be the deciding factor on the direction their lives take. But I believe it is up to us to be the change. We don't have to stay there. And I'm convinced that half of the battle is our own attitudes and what we choose to do with our lives. So this got a little off topic... again! lol

The reason I started with this topic is because of my oh so wonderfully and fearfully made little girl. She has a heart of gold!!! She loves me with a passion! She would prefer to be cuddled and loved on for the majority of the day by mommy or daddy. She would protect her brother till the bitter end! She is AMAZING!!! Why then is there a side of insecurity that breaks my heart. Does it have to do with her time in her birth mothers womb? Us taking her away from her security at 5 seconds old? Something we have done? I struggle everyday with her attitude, her protection. It can drive me nutty :/ and bring out the fangs! And yet I'm the adult, shes the child. Seriously! And helpful advice would be appreciated:) I would love to have some attitude change for both me and her.

So ya. I don't know if this really made any sense, I write as I speak, and for those of you who know me, you know that I seldom make sense in person either! I guess my mind was just focusing today on making the most of the "good" times in life. Working on the times that make you want to crawl under a freight train. And living the life He intended for us to live. Which I could write an entire new post on.... hummm! Maybe next time :)

For all you mennos - Have a GREAT long weekend!

Ellie's Moment Today

We were at my parents and the kids saw a chipmunk outside. It was quite exciting so they ran in and were telling us about it. They said it was a squirrel but Grandpa was telling them that it was a chipmunk and explaining the color difference between them. Ellie, sitting on Grandpas lap and listening intently looks up and says "You look like a chipmunk!" Grandpa says "I do?" Ellie "Yes. Cause youa face is bwoun and yoa haiw is white! Oh and yoa teeth aw white too!" Well, that was exactly how he explained them :)
Oh we laughed, such a goof!