Thoughts on my 8 year old

So Cole Michael turned 8 on June 8th.  (I need to post pictures on that!) I can’t believe my oldest is 8!  To me that is getting into big kid territory.  I always thought this day would be so far away and here it is.  I think the reason it seems like he is entering a different, bigger, phase is because now he gets baptized and he becomes a cub scout! 

I look at him and see his long legs and bigger teeth coming in and I’m amazed that he is transforming right in front of my eyes.  He is such a witty, funny, smart, spit fire of a little boy. 

We have been trying to get him baptized for a few weeks now and due to illness it didn’t happen when we had hoped.   (Again, another topic to blog about later when I have the energy to reminisce on that horrible week and a half.)  But the big day is finally tomorrow! 

I am so excited and hope it all goes well. 

Supreme Disappointment

I have stepped out a bit of watching, listening, talking, and thinking (obsessing) about our political environment and today’s ruling just reminded me why!!!!  The highest court in our nation with a “conservative” judge at the helm voted in favor of ObamaCare!  I am speechless…I know we are suppose to be filled with hope and optimism but watching this country be destroyed by both parties is just heart breaking. 

I don’t want this ruling to make me become apathetic. …it’s hard not to feel like we can’t do anything so I minds well check out.  I guess it just comes down, as usual, to worrying about what I can control and I can’t control this train wreck we call our “leaders” right now.  And I can’t let this huge blow to our FREEDOMS get me all stressed out! 

I need to still go out and vote. I need to still have hope in our future.  I need to still teach my kids this form of government in its original intent is the most beautiful and wonderful on this earth!  I need to still and ALWAYS have faith in God and know that he is in control even if it feels like there are bullies at the wheel. 

Most of us don’t sit on the benches and make decisions for our nation, or have positions that sway those with power to do what we want, but we do have FREEDOM of CHIOCE..we can choose to stay at home in November or we can choose to vote.  What do we choose to do with our personal freedoms we so enjoy right now?  Squander that small step and stay home in November, or have a clear consciences and go vote. 

Life....

Sometimes I like life and sometimes I don't.  Over the past few months it has been really great and really bad all mixed into one.  Isn't it crazy how one day or week you can have everything together...the cooking, the teaching the kids, the shopping, the cleaning, the staying on top of the house, feeling good about yourself and then the next you don't have anything together and you are left wondering why you are even trying because there is too much!!

I have to say that I am sure my good days have out numbered my bad days but man, those bad days have been bad!  Thank goodness things always change! Thank goodness for friends, family and the good things in life to pull you out. 

Its fascinating to me when I am sucked into a bad mood, that if I really put effort into looking at what I have to be thankful for instead of rehashing in my mind whats bothering me, my attitude can rise a little bit.  There really is magic in finding gratitude for the small things in life. 

With all that said, I wish (childishly) I could avoid pain, trouble, drama, conflict,hurt and all that negative stuff that comes with this life and just be constantly and consistently happy... not gonna happen in this life but its still fun to think about.