No more perfect moms....what a relief

I kind of took the day off yesterday, Greg was fine with me just lying around going to bed early and not really picking up after anyone all day.  When I got up this morning I realise that maybe I should have been picking up yesterday as the downstairs is a disaster.  I am not a perfect mom! 


In November a bunch of moms from my local MOPS group went to Hearts at Home.  I came home feeling refreshed and excited about a new book Jill Savage has written called No More Perfect Moms.  Well that is ME; just ask my mom she'll tell you.  Then Hearts at Home said they were looking for a launch team for this new book, I filled out a little application thinking to myself they will never pick me; imagine my suprise when I got a email saying they picked me.  Maybe my mom called in a refrence:)  Anyway I have started reading the book very slowly and have already been so encouraged.  Do you know how encouraging it can be to have someone BIG say they forgot their daughter at basketball practice....hey I forgot to pack a lunch for my daughter at school one day.  Maybe there really are no perfect moms.
The book will be available sometime Feburary 4-9 and Moody publications is going to have some great incentives to buy the book.  If you can't wait until Feburary head over to the No More Perfect Mom website http://www.hearts-at-home.org/index.php/nmpm-home it is filled with great resources and encouragement.

Finally I  would like to offer you moms a challenge, from one unperfect mom to another to joing the 31 day No more perfect mom challenge offered by Hearts at home.  You can click here to sign uphttp://www.hearts-at-home.org/index.php/nmpm-about/nmpm-email.  I already signed up for the challenge and I hope you do too.

What a great way to start the new year 2013 by letting the world know I am NOT a perfect mom. 


Blessings to you from one unperfect mom to another,
Michelle

Sick kid

Last week at my MOPS steering meeting we talked about anxiety and how we are told in the bible to not be anxious, but rest in God's peace.  Well today I am putting that into practice.  This is one of my favorite weeks in a month a MOPS meeting week!  We only meet twice a month and the speaker who is coming tomorrow is one I was really looking forward to hearing! Well today Nolan got sick:(  One of the verses we spent a long time discussing last week was one that talked about being THANKFUL.  How can I be thankful that I have a sick child and will be missing my MOPS meeting tomorrow because of it.....well here is what I found to be thankful for
1. I am home caring for my sick little babe
2. I have great friends who will tell me all about the speaker tomorrow
3.  We can have a pajama day
4. It is a beautiful fall day
5. We are home and NOT at the hospital

It may not seem like a eath shattering list but it is a start and being thankful really has helped me stay positive and have the energy to snuggle him while keeping the other 2 occupied.  I realize that Makenzie just sleeps most of the time but she does require some attention too.  Tobyn has been a real trooper and Greg even was able to come home for a couple hours to snuggle too!

Thank you God for my family and that I am able to be home daily to take care of them.

Makenzie

Wow, I have been so bad at keeping this updated! SO much has happened on our family since my last entry. The kids are growing like weeds and we've added a new baby to the family, Makenzie Mary-Allyson Dalle was born Spetember 16th, 2011. She is such a blessing and a cute addition.

This summer was a tough one for us in so many ways! My grandpa Bob died in July which has been hard on the kids and I. Tobyn tells me every week sometime that he misses Grandpa Bob. If he only knew how much I missed Grandpa too. Then in August my husband's brother died after a short but courageus battle against cancer. We were blessed to be able to spend a lot of time with both my grandpa and my brother in law before they died.

Fall has brought school and the new baby:) Kayloni is now in 1st grade and doing well in school. Getting up in the morning is difficult for her but she enjoys school.

We are so blessed by the family we have and look forward to making great memories in the coming weeks.

Big thing happened already this morning in the Dalle house....Nolan scooted from one spot to another spot. I am not ready for this. There is so much to do before he can "saftely" scoot around the house. I guess I have my work cut out for me. I look forward to Nolan growing more everyday. Tobyn is enjoying cereal with his dad and Kayloni still sleeping this morning. I hope the day continues on this quiet eventful path.

Thanksgiving

Well I can't believe that tomorrow is THanksgiving already. I am going to take time and reflect on what I am truley thankful for...not stuff but people and situations in my life. The first thing I am thankful for would have to be a Loving savior. I can't believe on so many days how much he really loves nme flaws and all he created me. I am the person I am because of Jesus Christ. Next I am thankful for my husband, Greg. He drives me crazy sometimes but he is so generous, kind, and caring that I am proud to call him mine. On top of these great traits he is a great dad to our kids. I'm not sure I tell him enough how much I love these things about him. Next, my kids, Creston, Kayloni, Tobyn, and Nolan. They all try my patience many times a day but I love each of them. They help point out thing I do and the way I act that I want to change, they also do the same about things I want to encourage them to follow in my wake with. Finally I am thankful for my parents. My mom and dad are great! THey have taught my so many valuable lessons in life. I am so blessed and I hope and pray that I never forget that this Christmas season.

a lot on this momma's plate

Well I am feeling very overwhelmed. I have behavior problems with my 11 year old step son and he is not doing well in school. This in itself is frustrating! What do I do to help him understand not only that his behavior affects other people and gives him a "bad" name but also how inportant school is. If this is not enough we just found out on Thursday that my 41/2 year old has a cateract on her eye and needs to have eye surgery. After the surgery she will need to wear glasses to read forever. I know that God is in control but I am feelining like Peter on the water...I am sinking and reaching for Jesus to grab my hand and save me from drowning. LORD please help me see your hand in all things.

Frustration

So today I finally decided it's time to decorate for Christmas. I took Tobyn and Kayloni down to the basement and can I find my decorations? NO! I did not decorate last year as Christmas was a difficult time and I can't remember where in the world I put 2 boxes of Christmas stuff.....UGH! I did find the ornaments and wrapping paper. At least I have a start but boy oh boy do I wish I could find the rest.