Okay, so my first Monday was a bust. I ended up not being home as much as I intended. I was out and about doing various things for other people instead of myself, which was a good change. I did do one load of laundry though! So I am finishing up laundry today! I am glad to have a routine to come back to even when I stray. That is so helpful!

So this week, Elias has his 6 month appointment. and we are going to be asking a lot of questions (again) about his throwing up. I recently came upon an elimination diet that is pretty lame, but for colicky babies, so I'm thinking of maybe trying it. I've done an elimination diet before, but I wasn't as strict as I should have been, nor did I pay much attention to my body, or E's body. I am going to write down everything I eat, how I'm feeling and how E responds. I have been off of dairy most of E's short life, and off gluten for a good portion, but I am determined to do everything before giving him drugs!

I will be relying on Jesus for help in sacrificing my body for Elias. I have gotten very frustrated and selfish when it comes to the food I don't get to eat. If you are reading this, feel free to pray for selflessness!! :)

See ya!

I am loved.

I just finished watching the movie Skin. It takes place in South Africa during the apartheid.

Jesus has blessed me so much. I have a husband who loves me, a healthy little boy, and a home to call home. I can't imagine what it must be like to have my father disown me, my husband beat me, and to live in a place where people won't even look at me because of the color of my skin.

It amazes me how easy it is for me to be discontent or ungrateful. It's not enough that Jesus DIED for MY sins, but I even complain about all the wonderful things He's given me. I don't know how He puts up with me! It is a good thing that He is God, and I am not. I am definitely not that gracious or merciful.

Today was a difficult day but I have so much to be grateful for.

Thank you Jesus for what you've done for me. Teach me to be thankful in everything.

Here's a picture of my boy Elias! Isn't he stinking cute? I love this little guy.
Oh, and I'm trying to figure out how to work photos into a post :) Bear with me!

Okay, phew. I got the first post out of the way. Now on to better things!

I have been thinking lately about time management. I am a TERRIBLE time manager. But I really want to be better about it. There are so many things I want to do and be, but I don't make time for them. I tend to say yes to way too many things.

I was chatting with my hubs about this new season that we are in. We are VERY busy, well, he is anyway. But I want to be a strong supporter for him, which means I need to DO things. Those things include: household chores, dinners, fun, reading and so much more. Not to mention being a MOM.

I am working on prioritizing and saying no. So putting that into action, I have tried organizing a typical week. I'm hoping that I will have the discipline to actually carry this out!

Sunday: We will start attending the P.M. service at our church since the Hubs has worship practice just before that. So the morning will be spent as family time! YAY!

Monday: This will be my 'Home' day. It will consist of doing all the cleaning, laundry, and grocery shopping. We also have community group Mondays, so I will prepare for this!

Tuesday: I take care of a little boy, so this day will be filled with trying to keep my sanity, and going out for an outing at some point! The hubs goes to school this evening.

Wednesday: I've decided this will be a free day to do whatever. Outings, errands, etc.

Thursday: I will soon be watching a friends little girl, so this will be similar to Tuesdays! The hubs has school this evening too!

Friday: I have a group of ladies with boys that I walk with each week. As the weather turns better, I will try to organize a local hike each week!

Saturday: Free day!

WOOT! I feel really stoked about this! I already have a weight lifted, and feel so productive!

Here is my first post! I look forward to sharing with whomever chooses to listen (er...read). The first post is always the most awkward, just like a diary or journal. So here's my first one!!