Project 52:26 | All In

Project 52:26

Motherhood is:

ALL IN
At times everyone is worn out
& completely spent.
Take a short rest & get back to work.

I am certain our little children were just as exhausted as we were during the moving process. All of their toys and belongings being packed into box after box is so difficult to understand. I'm not sure they know how to comprehend life transitions such as these at their young age. But, it's been done by many before and they will survive.
Children are resilient.

The kids, Granna and myself left Texas with all the essentials we could cram into the car. We left daddy behind to help the movers. Sadie was so excited to get to spend time at Granna and Pop's house. Little did she know it would be a month long stay!

Thank goodness for the book, Berenstain Bears' Moving Day. We've already worn out the pages. Sadie has every word memorized and now correct me while I read.
I love it!

As Papa Bear says, "It's moving day!"

Project 52:25 | Dazed

Project 52:25
Motherhood is:

DAZED

from time to time.

Exhaustion sucks the brain dry of all creativity.

End of story.

Long story short, we decided to use PODS for our moving and storage during this transition. It was a last minute decision, but it has worked tremendously well. They have been very accomodating and even packed the PODS for us. 

Thank goodness for this blessing!

I can't remember the last time I was so mentally exhausted. Packing your house in general is exhausting, but packing with the intention of living out of a suitcase for an indefinite amount of time wracks the brain. 

There are many things I rather do than pack up and move. 

And the list begins with . . . birthing a child. 

Okay, I'm finished complaining now. 

Good bye.

Project 52:24 | Amicable

Project 52:24

Motherhood is:

AMICABLE
because without good friends & neighbors
life would be much more difficult.

We bid farewell to our neighbors the day we departed for Missouri. Sadie spent hours of "bike" riding and playing with her neighbors across the street this past year. I'm sure these precious faces didn't understand the full meaning of "good bye" as they hugged and shared sweet words that morning.
We promised to keep in touch and Skype.

Thank goodness for good friends! 

Project 52:23 | Awestruck

Project 52:23

Motherhood is:

AWESTRUCK
at the sight of God's creation.
As one child glances briefly
the other stops and climbs to stare.
He created His children with diverse
looks and personalities and
it's truly a pleasure to
call myself a "mother of two."

We took a family outing to the Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, TX recently. Aside from the humidity it was the perfect day. We had been to the Fort Worth Zoo in the past, but I had heard the Waco Zoo was clean, kid friendly and never crowded. It definitely exceeded expectations! The kids walked freely and could easily see all of the animals.

Now that the hubby is home more often we've been trying to venture out to experience a little more of what the area has to offer before we leave. I'd rather be headed to the zoo than packing boxes.

Speaking of packing . . . although I haven't started, I have prepared! We decided we were going to try and save some money by scrounging up most of our boxes. After a couple of trips to the grocery store I decided to try and hit up new homeowners in the neighborhood. (Our neighborhood is booming!) And I hit the JACKPOT! A family had just moved in and stacked up their boxes along with large trash bags of newspaper and bubble wrap. Joel made a couple of trips back and forth and filled up our garage. They were happy to get rid of the boxes and we were ecstatic to have them.

No more excuses I guess. I am ready to start packing,
but I'd rather go to the zoo again.

*SPECIAL NOTE: This post is dedicated to my dear, dear friend Carrie who unexpectedly lost her earthly father the morning of June 8th. Though not surprised, I am in AWE of her strength as she and her family handle this sudden loss.  

Project 52:22 | Accomplished

Project 52:22 

Motherhood is:

ACCOMPLISHED
 at the successful completion of
doctor & dental check-ups.
No screams, tears or trembles,
only smiles, sweet conversations & compliments.
And hand in hand,
we both stroll out happy.

These photos were actually taken several months ago, but are back on my mind again. We are headed to the dentist in the next few days for a final cleaning and check-up before we leave Texas. Her dentist is fabulous and if this visit is as uneventful as the last then it should be a pleasing experience. 

DREAM BIG!

Project 52:21 | Unbelievable

Project 52:21

Motherhood is:

Unbelievable.
Time flies by so quickly.
It seems like yesterday
I was rocking her in my arms.
Now this bright little girl has
completed her first year of dance
and is growing up way too fast.
It's unbelievable!

Sadie turned three a few short weeks ago. All the family came to town (Texas) to celebrate this birthday occasion. She chose to have a Hello Kitty party and as the cake decorator I didn't complain. The Hello Kitty cake had to have been the easiest cake ever! She had a blast with her friends and family opening gifts and eating cake. Then we spent time outside blowing bubbles and flying a kite.
It was the perfect birthday evening.

The following night was her end of the year dance recital. The girls looked so adorable in their dance costumes and did a fabulous job! (She actually danced for most of the song! Yippee!) This was a big accomplishment for the 2 year old class.
They were outstanding!

Project 52:20 | Unashamed

Project 52:20

Motherhood is:

UNASHAMED!

Need I say more? I believe the picture speaks for itself.

I'm behind on my blog, but we are making progress on our move!

Updates coming soon!