good morning!

I went to bed later than I wanted, but crashed hard when I did. I woke up this morning with energy and in a great mood. I even woke up an hour early! I dozed for about 20 minutes, then got up. Donna, and Ethan got up about 15 minutes early (just the way I love!). I had to wake Alex, but Chloe came down on her own shortly after. Alex was a little grumpy, but not to bad and we just had an easy morning. Carla called and told me I wouldn't have her boys today, so we took Donna and Alex to school. I brought Donna's poster (covered in beads that fell off easily)to her class for her, then back to the van. Chloe asked if we could have breakfast at McDonalds. I thought about it, and thought it would be very fun to do.

I used to take Alex and Donna out once a week 5 years ago, but I haven't really done that with Chloe and Ethan. They were sooooo good!!! We ended up just sitting there "fixing" our food, talking and enjoying eachother for over an hour! It was wonderful!!!! I really do have great kids and needed this so badly! I just smileing thinking about our special time together. We never do this stuff anymore because we just don't have the money, but we will never have these early years back again. I only have one more year with Chloe before she starts school. I need to make the most of every day!!

Today I feel extra blessed to be a mom. I have been feeling stress lately from everything. Last night, I spent some time putting things in perspective. I am so very blessed, I just don't always see them. I started this blog to keep our family up to date with our family a bit more, but also to help me remember my blessings. Along the way I think I have forgotten how important it is to remember all of our blessings! I have a home, and family, a life that many people in other countries would literaly die for... I have nothing to be unhappy about! God is sooooo good!