Hi everyone! I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. My kids still have until the 29th before they are done with school. Can you believe it? Sometimes it can be quite an adjustment having children home when we are used to them being gone all day. They take time and energy. We have to make lunches, take them places, find things for them to entertain themselves. I am very fortunate that my kids are at the age where they are more independent. We live in a subdivision with three streets with lots of kids. Sometimes they are outside for most of the day. Their cousins are coming for four days. I'm trying to pace myself to get ready. I don't want to overdo it but I still want to be a good hostess. It's hard at times trying to find that balance and not feel guilty.

What are you doing with your kids this summer? How are you finding balance to take care of yourself and your kids. Do you have any help? I would love to know.

Surprise, The Big 40!

Today I turn the "big 40". It is hard to believe that I have been on this earth for that long. I have many memories from childhood both bitter and sweet. Back then I did not know where I would end up. Where would my life take me? Life has taught me many lessons and I am grateful for them all. I hope God allows for many more years, more memories, and more lessons that will cause me to grow. Sometimes growing can be painful, but it is always beneficial.

This past weekend I went to visit my mom and sister for a "quiet" birthday celebration. When I walked into the room it was filled with people that I love and have had deep connections with over the years. Some family members, some in-laws, some friends. I can't believe they all pulled it off. I can actually say I had no clue. My mom had everyone form a circle and say a memory that they shared with me, serious or funny. It was nice to remember where I had come from. Now God only knows where I will go.

I Am Enough For God

I came across this song last week for the first time. I am familiar with the David Crowder band and have some of their cd's, but had never heard of this song. I was pretty much in bed for most of the week. My kids are in school still because of a strike. I was actually grateful for that this week. I was feeling like I didn't have much to offer this week, to God or anyone else.
These words reminded me that God will take whatever we have available at the moment. He knows that we are still giving our all, even when that "all" doesn't seem like much. He still enjoys us when we are in His presence. The song is on my playlist at the bottom of the blog. Just click on it. Remember: You are enough for God!

Artist: David Crowder
Lord I'm tired So tired from walking And Lord I'm so alone And Lord the dark Is creeping in Creeping up To swallow me I think I'll stop Rest here a while Chorus: And this is all that I can say right now And this is all that I can give And this is all that I can say right now And this is all that I can give, thats my everything And didn't You see me cry'n? And didn't You hear me call Your name? Wasn't it You I gave my heart to? I wish You'd remember Where you sat it down Chorus: And this is all that I can say right now, i know its not much. But this is all that I can give, yeah thats my everything. This is all that I can say right now [right now], i know its not much. But this is all that I can give, yeah thats my everything. Bridge: I didn't notice You were standing here I didn't know that That was You holding me I didn't notice You were cry'n too I didn't know that That was You washing my feet And this is all that I can say right now, oh i know its not much. But this is all that I can give, yeah thats my everything. This is all that I can say right now [right now], i know its not much. But this is all that I can give, yeah thats my everything. And this is all that I can say right now, oh i know its not much. But this is all that I can give, yeah thats my everything. yeah thats my everything [2x] everything........

Summer Activities

Hello everyone!
Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I have not been feeling well. I thought with school being out moms could use some tips on how to keep kids occupied with fun activities. I know this is hard when our energy is limited and we face physical limitations as well. I found some helpful tips on summer activities that can be found at http://www.fromonemomtoanother.com/. I hope you can use some of them.

Blessings,
Tanya

I wanted to take the time to honor my first born Kaitlyn Miranda. Today is the fourteenth anniversary of her death. God blessed us with her in our lives for a little over two years. She would of been sixteen years old. It's hard to believe she' s been gone that long. She will forever remain in our hearts. This day is to remember you Kaitlyn! We love you! You taught us much!!
The pictures to the right are of her.

Hello Everyone!

I've decided to create my mothering from day to day blog with blogger. I was just having too many problems with wordpress. I will pick up tomorrow where I left off. You can still read my old posts at http://www.mirandakay.wordpress.com.