Life is Good!

For all those hoping for a life update . . . Sorry this isn't it.

Today, (in my family room recently tidied by my five and seven year old and vacuumed by my nine year old) while I folded freshly laundered undies and blankies from my little curtain climbers - and constantly redirecting, with the lure of flashy colored rattling balls, this little ankle biter -

(No I did not notice how orange his nose was till I looked at this pic. Any ideas on how to fatten a baby who can't have a hint of dairy or wheat? I'd love to hear it!)

I was listening to the delightful Mindy Gledhill, and contemplating Why I can't stop reading Mormon Housewife Blogs brought to me by my dear friends at josephandannalee. And it occurred to me that life is quite wonderful. How , great is it that we are encouraged to spend our lives serving those we love most, and with a community that helps us find joy and fulfillment in such service. I love what we Mormon Mommies have. It is refreshing and uplifting.

I have recently acquired a few large projects under the guise of 'home school Mommy' and I'm really excited! One thing that has surprised me about homeschooling is how I can find things to do with my children's education that I am really excited about for completely selfish reasons, and they are excited too! Also in order to survive I have to have them do a large part of each step of every project, thus preventing me from taking over and making it mine instead of theirs. It can be such a win win situation and I am amazed at the great opportunities we have open to us now. It is wonderful! Also, look at me learning to deligate without criticism! Which is a must while working with a certain 7 year old, not only does that squash his spirit but also brings on the tantrums, which I pretty much do everything to prevent (in the non-door-mat giving in sort of way) so I don't have to put him in time out outside (but that is a story for another day).

So there you have it. Despite still living in a rental and being overwhelmed by home school and four kids, in brief moments of delirium I can still be overjoyed by my life :). (course this could just be the crazy talking, but I'm good with that. - Just don't tell me ;))