Nation Day of Prayer

So here it is the day before National Day of prayer and now President Obama has cancelled it for the White House..His right..well sure is but should he have done it...I really don't think so...at a time like this in our nation and so much debate and one of them being his religion(does not mean I believe the hype) but why would he decide this now....You know we tell our kids at home and school when they do things like that it makes them look guilty..

I am not the most religious person I try but I know I fail alot too but this is important to alot of Christian people in the US...so why not let it be...I would feel the same if Jews or Muslims, etc had the same day..just let it be...worry about the economy which leads to homeless, jobless parents working all the time to make ends meet. LETS FIX THAT!

You know I am giving President Obama a chance...he did a few things ok but there are some I dont agree with either....for whatever reason this seems like we are heading to a non-christian nation which our country was founded on that...and to make all work we need some kind of religion to fall on whether it be Christian/Muslim or whatever...and for thsoe non-believers you can have a day too...everybody is entitled! Thats why America is the land of the free...you can march down my street and I will watch but I dont have to agree..I wont criticize you or harm you or even try to stop you...its your right!

I know you have the heavy supporters out there who are going to shoot me down..thats fine...but they usually are the same people who would be complaining if the organizers of the National Day of Prayer decided to not have it public at the white house for the first time in 10+ years and they would have been screaming about its because you all think he is a Muslim or non Christian..or he's black or he is a socialist or whatever...

That is why they say some things are left well alone and I do believe that is one of them since this has been tradition for 10 plus years and was founded by Harry Truman.....and observed by presidents over the years since..

I will be observing the National Day of Prayer and I will Pray for Obama to succeed in being our first black president and for him to help this country get back on track frm the mess he was left with...I may have not supported him but he is my president and I will support him when I need to and this is something I don't support him on even if its the littlest thing..i think not only I but HE should be worried about far more important things then a group of citizens coming out to pray at the White House!

Busy Busy Busy

What a week...first off I had to clean up from Hurricane Graham..I think the nice weather we had last weekend cause the kids to let all energy they stored during the winter to be unleashed...

My 9 year old has her Spring Orchestra concert and my 6 year old had a brownie party at Backstage pass and the you have work for me..."sigh" We also had to add some DR apts into the mix and that just equals less time for mom.



I did mange to go out Friday night and Sat night...2 nights in a row. The last time I did that I think I was maybe 18 or 19lol. It was my B-day weekend so on Friday My mom and sister took me gambling..yeah gambling. Not to big on that but I went. Well that might be my last time...wow..how can people do that all the time..I used my B-day from my mom and took a little form out fum money and blew it all...nothing compared to what I saw and heard other people blowing(and our economy is bad)but it also goes fast..I played the lottery here and there since I run the machine but at least the money you spend is like a dollar or two and you have to wait hours to see if you won(which I have alot) but with these slot machines, its like a vacuum that just sucks it away. I found a penny machine and $20 was gone in about 20 minutes. Bless my mom for going alot...and she never wins either...My friend actually won a thousand dollars last weekend but no luck with me and my family..I do believe God was trying to tell me something and I should have listened..



Last Night I went with my husband to watch bodybuilders...all I have to say is yuck...Our store owner was in the competition ad got us tickets so we went to cheer him on...I know those people have alot of strict dedication but wow..I think they look gross...the even had a 60 year old guy there who looked horrible but Bless him for getting up there. I felt out of place in the crowd to because I far from being healthy like the majority of them. Well me and Dh did manage to get a nice dinner in a t Apllebees before the show so it turned out to be a great night with Hubby! Thanks Mark!

the question of homeschooling again....

I was reading over some blogs this morning when I cam across someone mentioning about homeschooling...the pros and cons...this is a mother who has many many children who does not home school but I guess is pondering it.

I have been pondering this same thing for quite awhile....and alot of her pros and cons are exactly what I think of. About 6 months ago I pretty much figured just give it up on homeschooling. I could never do it. First I work and I need to work..we could no way go on one income...I know you are supposed to put it in Gods hands but with out any detail we all ready do for the most part and he has provided alot already...we are still struggling with me working so struggling any more would be a nightmare to me.

The next big thing on why I could not is I am not ORGANIZED at all....oh my..I have organized un organization..if that makes sense...it always is a scavenger hunt and always late and oh I forgot to do that but it does always work, but with homeschooling I would not want to take that chance with my kids education.

I feel those are the 2 things holding me back....if I could just work on those..and actually the me not being organized scares me the most...I am one who will discipline myself and it will lasts for a couple of weeks and then boom..back to the drawing board.

My Husband is also not a big fan of homeschooling..I am sure I can change that a little..but it would be a struggle and will it be worth it in the end because I would feel pressured to show him that it works and if it doesn't well I hate being told I told you so! he also knows how unorganized I am and that alone is enough for him to say not a good ideal...

So here I am again today pondering this whole homeschooling thing again..I tell myself it just a phase...like a kid with a new video game...but I also feel like God is trying to reach out to me..maybe not to home school completely but to take a stand to prepare for what might come...
With the blog this morning and then taking my son to pre-school a lady sees me walking with 4 of the kids and she smiles and says are you a homeschooling mom and I just replied no for now I am not but you never know in the future. Also I am in midst with my 6 year old who is 1st grade...we might have to hold her back which is killing me but I know it has to be done...the school doesn't want to of course..just push them threw and they will catch up but I know she is not where she needs to be so that has brought this up again...

I know there are alot of families that struggle with this and it seems to be such a hard choice to make....in the end though I know that no matter what choice we did was best for us as a family.

Friday night and nothing to do....

So here I sit here on my night off from work which is a rare thing and my Dh is watching the hockey game and my kids are watching the new Spongebob in the girls bedroom on my TV from my bedroom...(I never get to watch TV and now I still don't.) I thought it would be nice to have some me time but I hate it..no one to talk, play games or watch something we all can watch. I already read enough to hurt my brain today and if the air was not so chilly I would go for a nice walk. What to do..what to do?

We did mange to take the 4 little ones to ride their bikes today...I would post some pix but yeah you guessed it..I forgot the camera.LOL

I was even hoping to see some of my friends online so we can chat but hey its Friday and they are all busy."sigh" Well the bright side is I know where all my kids are and my Dh too so life is grand! GO PENS!

Is it too late to make a new years resolution?

Yeah I really need to keep up with my blog...I read so many and they are awesome and here is mine...

first I have to be more familiar with the computer...it takes me forever to figure out just how to post a pic..then its getting some pictures...need to have camera handy more..

I feel like a stalker sometimes..I love to read blogs...see how other families live..since i have a thing for large families those are my favorite..but is only fair if I post more often too..so better late than never but am sure going to try!

On the third day he rose!

Happy Easter to all on this blessed day..he has risen..rejoice and be glad within!

Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful day and remembers the real reason Easter1

Palm Sunday/thankfull for unanswered prayers.

So this is one of my favorites services at church and I have been looking forward to it. My Husband worked so I got all the kiddos dressed and out the door on time may I add..! Brittney was singing today with the kids choir and they were having the kids carry banners in at the beginning so I really wanted to see this..My parents and in-laws went to so I had to take Ryan for sure and was really praying he would stay in the nursery by himself...well I spent the whole hour in the nursery....but that was Ok....because....

God works in mysteriously ways. The lady in charge today is the only other mother that has alot of kids..they have 7. our kids hang out at church functions together and we were casual together but today we got into some in depth conversation since it was just me her and our kids. Just talking to her and to hear how she is struggling the same way as we are from money to parent/in-law problems just made me feel so much better. Everyone has a story and like me they hide it and go on like everything is ok but it really is not. We both just put it in Gods hands and do not want to burden other people with our problems even though we know that our family at church know and they do so much for us without knowing the whole situation. We are so blessed to be in such a small and close knit church where everyone knows and looks out for each other.

I have been debating about going to another church since my church(which I was baptized in) is so small and maybe on a regular Sunday there are only about 20 kids and 12 are from us two mothers.LOL Today has made me realize that I as one of the only few younger members who attends regularly needs to step up to the plate more and show my passion for Christ at church more(which I lacked there) and not just at home..I know some are scratching there heads but I know and he knows what I mean!

It was great to talk to her so freely and not be judged about my family size, our financial situation and working out of the home because she does too! How awesome is our God!