Frustrated

Some days I just find myself with such a short fuse, and I don't know why. I can't explain why today I just don't have as much patience with my children as I normally do. They are napping right now so I am trying to regroup for the afternoon. David has decided he wants to go diaper free but he doesn't want to actually use the potty. So I could really use extra patience today instead of less. I want to encourage him to be free of the diaper but today I would rather not deal with the fight of actually getting him to sit on the potty. Then I start thinking well, what kind of mom am I?? I am going to have a 4 year old in diapers because I am too lazy or short of patience to deal with it? Then I stopped and prayed and started thinking about what my actual goal is. My goal is not to have the cleanest house, no laundry piles, no dishes in the sink, or no stains on the carpet. The goal is ultimately to have strong Christian adults who can function securely in the world because they know they are loved not just by us but by their Creator. So when I put potty training into perspective, I guess it isn't a big deal one way or the other. He will eventually get it and I don't need to get upset with him or myself. Still, I really wish I had more patience today...

catch up through pics

There is too much to write about over the past few weeks since I posted last, so I am just going to sum it up in pictures.

Wii Guitar Hero night with my small group


The next 4 pictures are from Peggy's birthday party at Babe's Chicken House!








Cameron's introduction at church


Jon and my dad finishing the arbor on the deck


Luke came to visit


The next two pictures are from small group at our house.




Jacob's 1st birthday!


The next 4 pictures are from Katie's baby shower.







The next 3 pictures are from Astro's opening day in Houston





The next 3 pictures are from Easter.
(this is Cameron -he is getting so big, almost 4 months now!)





The last few pictures are from the Arboretum