Back to "Normal"

The last few weeks have been anything but normal around the Woods' house. John has been off work, which has been nice for me and the kids. The kids have been out of school for the Christmas holidays. We've spent lots of time together as a family which has also been nice for the kids and for John and I. But, tomorrow, everything will seem to be back to normal. John went back to work today, the boys start back to school tomorrow, and the girls start back to WeeOnes tomorrow. Then, on Wednesday, BSF will begin again for the girls and I. I will be back to getting up early, making lunches, getting kiddos off to school, running errands, doing laundry (somehow the laundry never stops no matter what time of year it is), picking the kids up from school, etc., etc., etc. I've been ready to get back to a normal schedule, but I've also enjoyed my children being home and John being here with us for a few weeks.

As 2009 us now underway, I think about new beginnings. I don't usually make new year's resolutions, because I seldom follow through. But, I've been convicted about my personal time with God. I don't spend near enough personal time with the One who loved me enough to die for me. The One who has forgiven me of everything I've ever done wrong, and the One who has a place prepared for me when I die. The One who cares for me day after day, providing for my every need. The One who is my Savior and my friend. The One whom I can call on any time. The One who longs for me to spend time with Him. It is Jesus! I've committed to get up earlier, to win the "battle of the blanket", to not let busyness get in the way, and to start my day with my Lord! I've tried to face each day in my own strength and have failed miserably. I need God's strength to be a Godly wife and mother. My Sunday School teacher challenged our class this past Sunday to read a Proverb a day, and I'm going to take him up on his challenge. I'm also going to stop waiting until the last minute to work on my BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) lesson. Lord, please help me to follow through with my commitment to You. I love you and I want my life to show evidence of that. Thank you for convicting me when I am not walking with you!

On another note, my Bradley lost another tooth yesterday. That was big news in his 7-yr. old world. The only two pictures I have to share today are of my boys in their Longhorn attire. They took a nap today so they could stay up late tonight and watch the Longhorns play football.

Yes, Brandon is actually watching the football game with his Longhorn helmet on. Funny!!!

Bradley with his "Hook 'Em Horns" sign! They are true fans! I guess it runs in the family!