Do not lose heart....

when doing good. I think I'm paraphrasing a Bible verse.....Do not lose heart...when doing good.
I've learned a lot (still am) from moving with 3 toddlers, a good amount of love and help, and the adjustments of expectations of living in the 'country'.
I'll start off with saying, as much as I grew up in a well run home, and I understand how it should run, I sometimes have a hard time self disiplining myself.......I judge myself, but can't fully change to meet my own expectations. I'm hoping to learn to love myself more....and still hope to change for the better.
So....again...moving with 3 little kids was a lot. A new house, a new layout, new rules, trying to unpack (I still haven't full unpacked my clothes or my office).....and jus the everyday things of life, laundry, cooking and basic cleaning. I was feeling quite overwhelemed due to the fact that I"m really not that organized, somewhat of a pack rat, and very social in personality, living in the country......with the responsiblities of catching lizards and such things in my own home.
I think I felt sunk for about 3 weeks. My major turning point to coming up for air was my Dad praying for me....I called to say Happy Father's Day.....and I got a prayer that changed the direction I had been going emotionally. A burden was lifted w/that prayer....and my heart ready to keep trying.
I got to go on vacation to see my family for almost 2 weeks. (They recently moved, so it was pretty fun). A real vacation of family, fun and lots of help.
Upon getting home, I realized I did love vacation life, but am now adjusting to being home, my outlook and heart much lighter.
I am enjoying less lizards in the house now, a dryer that works, though I still use my clothes line, too. A garden that is only 1/2 eaten by deer. The boys have and are learning our new rules and their new set ups.
And now we are potty training....I say we, yes, I know how to do it myself....but I'm learning to train 3 individual little men. Small success are happening, and i'm learning it's not always about how good I do, but who they are and how well they will do in the time they need.
Just wanted to stay in touch. Would love to know what you all are up to.....

Moving...unpacking....

Well, folks, we've moved.
Let me just say...ADJUSTING. Not the farm girl I thought I once was. I do have a garden, but my hubby has done it all so far. I may plant some stuff this week, to finish it off before I head out to Texas for a family visit w/my 3 boys (and my sister there for support/safety in our travels).
I have dial up, slow but hey, it's a connection.
Well, back to unpacking, cleaning, and eating Chocolate to cope.
By the way, I do love using my clothesline, though my laundry is now crispy until we get our dryer hooked up (to soften them at the end of the drying process, ooooh, country life) and my other fav is my compost heap, yes heap!
Well, hope to post some fun soon.....and pics.

Today is the day

As I sign on, and sign off in my lovely home where so much has happened.....(and when I need to be packing my last box)......Just wanted you all to know that I'll be back on here.  Who knows....we'll see. Mary, my lovely friend said I could come by her house (and have coffee) to email. So we'll see. Dial up at the new place. So much happening today...letting go, trusting God, and walking in Faith that He is in Control!
Gotta love it......back at 'em.

Moving...

So, my fellow blog friends....we are in the moving process. I may only have dial up when I move....so slow connection. I want to stay in touch, so email me. I will be checking in and hopefully writing from time to time.
3 toddlers, a new garden and lots of summer fun....we may not be at the computer as much....but will keep you updated on the life in the land of boys!
Becky

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Boys, boys, boys

My twins last summer.....too cute, had to repost this one!

I think I have mini (suppressed) heartaches every time my boys get a bit crazier. They wrestle, they have playful rough housing....they do belly slams and chest slams.....and they love it. It's scary and fun to watch all at the same time. Do all boys do this? My oldest was so mild mannered, but he's beginning to learn to get in on the fun, dog piling each other, sitting on heads (I try to make this off limits), and they all have so much fun together. Weirdly enough they rarely get hurt?? Wow, so far.....
Adam is off fishing, and I just realized he's gone for another day, we really need to merge our calendars....the effects of getting married late in life, I think.
I had a great time w/ my Mom and lots of brothers and grandparents and cousins. We had a 2 day slumber party...and now I'm home recupperating. Thinking popcorn and a movie, got my buckwheat and coconut milk soaking for tomorrow's pancakes....(learning to soak, next step to sprout grains and flours).....and yummy (if I have the energy) gluten free cinnamon rolls and of course Coffee!
Well, just wanted to say hello and nite to all my Texas family!

Busy in the kitchen, busy in my life

I haven't been posting pics, though I'm taking them. I think that my computer wants me to take some off...and haven't gotten around to that. So I might post the pictures later.
Here is a yummy dish, well it's still in the fridge but can't wait to eat this....raw tapicoca pudding....for me.
And I also, have these in the oven. Cinnamon rolls, I sure hope they are worth all my hard work, staying up late, a messier kitchen, but coffee is brewing and they are baking. It's gonna be a good day. We get to celebrate Adam's Grandpa's 90th in town and have a picnic, too.
I've been having some fun since Colby seems to have outgrown his wheat and dairy allergy. But, I know I feel better when I eat less wheat, and no dairy. With Colby's freedom, I've had a bit of regular food here and there. And am thinking, NO. But for a few more days, I'll play and make some yummy stuff for my boys. I do have one more regular cinnamon roll recipe in mind to try, and then a gluten free one. Save those for another Sat PM/Sunday AM.
My boys are out jumping on their trampoline in cowboy boots, don't worry they do have shirts on! Now, that would be a fun picture...but alas, I need to help out my computer a bit first.
Have a great Sunday....and let the yummyness begin.