Catching up

The days have gotten away from me this past week. I felt like I was running in circles last week! This week is more laid back so I am looking forward to that.
I have to catch up with four reasons to be thankful so here it goes.
I am thankful for hair dye and being rid of my gray hair for awhile. :)
I'm thankful for texting with friends ad my sister. It keeps me sane to be able to touch base with them everyday.
I am really thankful for my parents help now that I am working. They keep Claire while I am gone and I'm thankful I don't have to find a day care.
And I am super thankful for my handsome, smart and silly boy. He brings so much joy to my life.

My girl

Today I am thankful for my baby girl. She is just the cutest and funniest little girl and I am so lucky to be her mom. I love her so much!!

Little things

I'm thankful for the little things in my day that remind me how blessed I am. Hugs and cuddles from both my kiddos top this list. :)
I'm also thankful for new friends I have made. I'm excited to have friends who are in the same town I am now!
I had my first day of work today and it was great! Two hours passes very quickly when it's go go go in the lunchroom and recess. I think I am going to really enjoy this job. I also helped in Zane's classroom this morning and that was a lot of fun. The kids in his class are super cute and I enjoy getting to work with them when I can. :)

Job!!

Today I am thankful for my new job! I got hired on at Zane's school as a part time playground supervisor today! I will be working two hours each day supervising kids at lunch and recess after lunch. I am so excited!! My goal is to work in the school district full time once Claire starts kindergarten, so this is a great step in the right direction.
God is so faithful to provide for us if we just give our lives to him and trust in his timing. This job has God written all over it! This month is the last month I will receive alimony from my divorce so my finances were about to drop some. This position will not only make up for that but it will provide more than the amount I received each month in alimony. I was prepared for the drop in income thanks to a great budgeting system I worked out in October, but to know I don't have to make extra sacrifices or worry about them is a huge relief. I have put a lot of prayer into this situation and worked with what I have been given. Having my prayers answered isn't new, but it's so humbling and wonderful every single time it happens. We serve a mighty God who just loves on us! What more could we ask for?!

Success!

Our first Sunday at our new church was a success! Claire didn't want to leave which never happens! Zane told me that we need to go back every Sunday. I enjoyed the service even though it was much different than what I am used to. I'm so thankful that today was a smooth transition!
Here is the kids before church...love those two!!

Bed time

Today I am thankful for bed time. Mostly thankful for the kids going to bed tonight after a long day of them arguing and misbehaving. Zane surprised me this evening by apologizing for his behavior. Nobody asked him to apologize, he just did it on his own. He can be such a good kid when he isn't bossing his sister around. ;)
Tomorrow we try a new church. The kids said they are looking forward to it so that is encouraging. I hope they like it. I hope I like it too.

Seriously?

It's been a few days. How does time go so fast? Seriously?! Ok here goes.
I am thankful for new friendships that I can see forming. I am so encouraged!
I am thankful for school when both kids go the same day. It's nice to have some time without them...even if it is just grocery shopping.
I am thankful for my friend Randi. I love that I have a friend who is as close to me as my own sister. I'm always so thankful that we have a solid connection that has lasted us 12 years and is still going strong.
That being said, I'm also thankful for my sister. We talk (a lot) every day and I hate the days we don't get the chance to text or call. God blessed us so much when He brought her into our family.
Did I mention that I am reading through the Bible this year? Well, I am. I am really enjoying it! I thought I would be more interested in the New Testament but I am really into the Old Testament. I am almost through Genesis and have really enjoyed it. Reading the stories I grew up hearing the shortened versions of has been really enlightening. On the other side of it, Acts is totally confusing me. I have to read carefully because I get confused about who is going where and what people they are seeing, etc. I'm learning a lot though and I really like the plan I chose. I am using The Discipleship Journal plan and it looks like you can visit their website to subscribe. I got a printout at church.
Www.discipleshipjournal.com