trust

I know that several of you out there probably don't agree with the way we do our bedtime routine around here at the Myers house.  It may seem like a burden to lots of moms and some have more than one child and just don't have the time to do what we do to get Elli Kate sleepy and ready for "nighty-night", as she calls it.
Our night time drill starts at about 8:30 (I know...pretty late for most, but remember we are in youth ministry).  We start winding down and talking about getting jammies on.  We go potty one last time and put on "nighty-night" panties (pull-ups--she still doesn't stay dry though the night yet).  Then, Aaron and I take EK to her bedroom to pray over her.  We pray and then she tells us other people she wants to pray for.  Consistantly, she wants to talk to God about Brother Jack, Miss Karen, Zoe, Oma, and Granny.  Side note here..I really like that she wants to pray for people other than Mommy and Daddy.  She is such a tenderheart and LOVES other people.  I hope that God is planning on keeping that a part of who she is forever.  Anyway.  After prayers, either Daddy or I rock her.  This is where we differ from most other families.  We still rock our little girl.  We always have.  And, we'll rock her until she won't let us anymore.
Here is where I wanted to get you to understand what I mean in this post.  I absolutely love when my daughter totally relaxes in my arms and just takes those last deep breaths before they become steady and rhythmic denoting that she is resting and sleeping after a long day of play and learning.  The only way that she would do this relaxing and resting is that she is at peace with who is holding her.  She is completely trusting that her daddy or mommy is taking care of her and holding her so she can feel safe to let go of tightened muscles and swirling thoughts.  When she is trusting, then she can sleep.
I know that the same is true for me.  When I am trusting, then I can rest/sleep.  God wants to take my cares and burdens from the day, so he can refresh me as I sleep.  I need to remember that as I lay my head down and sigh from the worries of the day, to let my thoughts go over to His Lordship and rest because I trust the one holding me.  :)

garage sales and junk

The reddish glow of the sunrise is just outside my window this morning, beckoning me to come! You all that know me...if you ever read this post, know that I LOVE the outdoors, so that's really not a request that I have a hard time obeying.

Today, in my mind, officially starts the beginning of GARAGE SALE SEASON! I know that sounds like a funny thing to have almost a holiday for-maybe I should do that..make a holiday for the start of one of the junkiest seasons of the year.

Garage sale season is next to Christmas as the junkiest holiday of the year. If you notice, it comes just a few months after the winter month we all get gifts and stuff we don't really need or want or replacements for the things that we really do want and need. So, we feel the need to hang on to these things after Christmas for a few months and then pitch them. Maybe we think that the relative that gave us whatever it was is maybe forgetful and maybe won't drive by on junk day or come by when you're having a Spring garage sale. We feel a little safer and a little more emboldened at the same time to rid ourselves of the clutter! :)

Well, all I know is that I thoroughly enjoy this uncelebrated time of the year! I get to go and sift through other people's junk and acquire some for myself. I LOVE IT! Bring on the junk! I need to go now. It's 7:30 here in Cushing, OK and there are sales happening without me!

If I find some good stuff today, I'll post it later! :) Happy Junk Day!

under construction

Well, this blog is officially under construction-finally! I've been putting this off and not blogging thinking about this big, scary change for me. I am finally adding some pretty to this simple page. It's definitely a departure for me. I feel like I'm totally out of my element trying to watch tutorials and then apply my new "knowledge" as quickly as possible, so as to not lose it! Whew! I got just a tiny bit done tonight after about an hour of playing and getting pretty frustrated. I even needed Aaron to look over my shoulder just for some added security. Maybe I thought if he were sitting close, I might get caught before I did something that would completely mess-up everything I had already done...even though, I know he was really watching Baseball Tonight instead of my head-scratches and scowls at my computer screen. It's okay, now. :) I'm just making some steps and learning A LOT of new things. I'm excited and a little afraid of this new leaf I'm turning over here. I'm excited about all the new potential my blog has, but so afraid it's going to take a lot of time to make it look like I want it to. Oh well, too late now! I'm all in! Here we go!!!