Little of Everything!

So this post is pretty random but I wanted to share some other things with you besides Aiden!! lol

1. I was addicted to Vitamin Waters for a few months until I realized the sugar was 13g, so I changed to FUZE which is also awesome...FREE of sugar and 100% Vit C which I am also addicted too!! 


2. I have been getting better sleep at night, thank you Aiden! A week ago I decided I was sick of getting up for a feeding mid way through the night and to help him find his pacifier etc so we went through the rough "cry it out" week and actually the only bad long night was the first one. Oddly enough, with each night the fighting got significantly shorter, I stuck to my guns and did the Ferber method by Baby Wise, and he learned in exactly 4 nights to sleep from 9p to 6a!!!! Yay for all of us!!! Ok maybe that should have been in the 7 month post :)


3. I have decided that I LOVE cooking even more than I realized. I've always cooked, even before I was married, but lately all the home-making I've been doing is actually therapeutic for me I believe! I figure since I'm home I should make some use of my cookbooks that were collecting dust so here are some of my January dishes!! If you see something you want to try, I'll be glad to email ya the recipe!! Chris said his weight-loss for softball season isn't going so good with all the home cooking I've been doing so this week I broke out the "healthy cooking" book!!

 before cooking above

 Italian Stuffed Shells...sooo good!

 chocolate chip cookies...I do these better than ready made!

 what all you need above

 

 Mixed Roasted Potato Medley...again sooo good

  Pizza Cresents! I was hungry and forgot the after picture. ha

Raspberry Krustez...this one just follow box instructions!

 Who says breakfast for one can't be healthy!!

 Italian Pasta with zuccini, oives, mushrooms!

 That's all for now...but its a new month, a new cook book, and ready to explore taste buds!!  

4. Devotionals! Yes, its NECESSARY for any Christian to do this, and I admit I struggle keeping this a constant in my life. I get so busy I forget and then get back into it and repeat. I told myself after a church service we had recently that I was going to MAKE time for it each day because my personal growth, my family, friends, and most importantly my job as a mom depends on it. I got out some of my half-finished books and started on them again then made a trip to Lifeway for some new books that pertain to things (I say it helps to focus on a specific topic) and I found some great ones!! I also got some new Veggie Tales for Aiden. Also, for those stay-homes the Church Channel is pretty good. I listen to Joyce Meyers (a women's ministry preacher) every morning from 12:30-1 which is great because its right before Aiden wakes from a nap so its quiet. I start witha  devotional then watch her segment. I hope each of you find time to devote yourself to our awesome God and help me in being faithful in my time as well.

 Great book to help you dig deeper in your walk with God.

Title says it all :)

God is Great!

Gods art -work is the most precious gift to us each day!!

I have to start remembering to take the time to stop and look around!! Here is a glimpse at what I caught on vacation to Florida a few weeks ago...

Inspirations

Just thought I would share some verses with my fellow bloggers!! These are clips from my daily devotionals. Hope you find that at least one speaks to you. I know I did!!

Matthew 16:25 - “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for My sake shall find it.”

Psalm 55:22 - “Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”

- What are you holding onto in your life that is keeping you from growing closer to God? Trust in HIM and let those things go!! Security is in the Savior!!

Psalm 139:23 - “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts.”

- Are there things confusing you or have you asking "why?" God is always there and His plans are perfect, period!!

Philippians 4:4 - “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.”

- Happiness comes from out side circumstances and Joy comes from with. If we have God in our heart we should always be joyful!!
 

Psalm 55:22 - “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.”

- If we give it all up to God to save us, than why do we keep going back to the habit of carrying all our own problems and not trusting Him to take care of them? If God saves us from Hell then he can save us from anything!!

Psalm 18:2 - “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust.”

- Don't just sing, talk, read, pray, or post about our belief in an awesome God but actually believe in Him and live through Him in all you do!! Meditate on the wonderful names He is worthy of (ex: Messiah, Father, Prince of Peace, Almighty, Good Shepherd....)
1 John 1:9 - “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

- Confess your sins (repent) and be set free from guilt through His sea of forgivenss. No better testimony than your own!!

John 3:16-17

Inside My Head

First, I just realized I have abandoned blogging. This isn't by choice but daily life keeping me so busy I only have a few minutes at a time to get on here which is never enough to blog all that I want. Always say "I will do it next time I'm on" then I don't have time! Now that I can, let's get going...and thanks for still following!!

Here are some random thoughts inside my head right now:

1. There needs to be a Target in Hernando! Oh maybe not I'd be in trouble if there was...

2. Showers mean so much now days. You stay-home-moms know exactly what I mean here!!

3. Why don't I take up running? Oh yeah, I'm tired.

4. Its SO hot outside I am actually looking forward to the beginning of fall, and for the record I said beginning!!

5. Why do babies fight their sleep? If it was up to me I'd gladly take every nap I could get in those comfy places like a soft padded swing or bouncer, a swaddle of blankets, mommy and daddy's arms, etc.

6. Why when it rains does the satellite or dish go out when they claim its better and more advanced than the regular television used to be?

7. Herbal Essence Hello Hydration is so good to my hair!! lol

8. Fruits ripen and bruise too quick and easy.

9. Has it actually been 7 weeks since I was fixing to deliver a baby?

10. Is my high school reunion really two years away...oh my gosh am I really that old already?!!

11.Redbox is addicting since its so cheap and convenient!

12. Is it bad I have to ask "what day is it" a couple times a week now?

13. I miss cooking and trying different meals...now its usually quick and easy!

14. My job is 24 hrs - 7 days a week now instead of a straight 40 hrs but I enjoy it so much more!

15. Ahh there are only 131 days till Christmas.

16. Why am I posting this random blog when I have so much to catch yall up on? lol

Random...

I would say being at home all day just waiting for Aiden to decide to throw those labor pains on me makes for a very random post!

8AM guess I'll go for a walk since I cant sleep in and also time to wish Chris off to a good day at the lake with his guy friends!

Big bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. There is nothing on TV! What to do?

Got laundry done and a little picking up...actually I've cleaned all week so there wasn't anything to clean and my laundry loads are so small. Oh well I'm up doing something!

Took a nap with Alex...my phone kept ringing during this time...and AT&T is on my bad list if they don't fix the service problem that 'all of a sudden' hit our area.

Found a few movies to keep me occupied while I fixed a juicy BLT and Doritos!

Piddled around the house and thought of all kinds of things I WILL be doing soon when I have a newborn 24/7. I actually cannot wait now...but I know I will miss the quiet lazy days then!

Put up clothes I washed earlier...organized photo albums on the coffee table...Re-packed our hospital bags!

Watching License to Wed (for the third time I think) while I eat Chicken Nuggets and saute vegetables.

Its dark and thinking the boys got lost on the lake today! HA I guess I'll go for our nightly walk...time to get the IPOD out and jam!

Yes a LONG boring day...and Alex agrees!