First Day of School

The Joys of Life

As many of you already know, Isabella LOVES cupcakes. She also loves to help make them. So, that's what we did this morning. This is one of the many little joys I find in being a mother although there are too many to count. One thing I know we've always heard and I've really found to be true of late, is that if you slow down a little from all the "daily" tasks, you'll be surprised at how much you can receive from the Lord through your children.

And...here they are. They are called Circus Animal Cookies Cupcakes.

And someone enjoying them!

Functions Redefined

This tidbit reminded me so much of the C.S. Lewis quote I have on an earlier post. Since I'm not a prolific writer, I'll let the words speak for themselves...

"The great truth is that we exist for our functions, not our functions for us. 

I was not put here to get myself happy, but to put myself into my role. It's somebody else's job to look after me. I'm supposed to be too busy with my own work to have time. 

We don't often do it that way, but that is how we are put together."        

-Bed and Board by Robert Capon

On a practical note...Amazon Mom

In case some of you don't know, Amazon has a free membership just for mothers. It gives you discounts on most everyday household & baby care items. The reason I'm bringing this up now is that on September 17th, if you are an Amazon Mom member, you'll be given an additional 20% some products. Now is the time to sign up! Here's a link for more information. Bless you all in your vocations.

Two Good Friends...

What a heritage that we've received to give our children...that they will grow up, by God's grace, with true friends, being baptized together into a story that is shaping and conforming their lives to be more like Christ!

Older and Closer...

"...there is no such thing as being only a mother. You exist as ______________'s mother only because you first exist as God's creature. That relationship is older and closer...He also loves you..."

-The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis (p. 91)

When I heard this read yesterday, I was overjoyed and reassured all over again. Yes, we are mothers but firstly and more importantly we are daughters of God. Bearing and raising children is a noble and high calling. But it is NOT where my righteousness comes from. My righteousness comes solely from the blood of Christ. What a relief for me and my children!

Sweet Summer Sleep...

Isabella was so tired she fell asleep on the back porch.

Then someone else decided to join her!