Box of Chocolates

I have to say that the war that I am in isn't so bad.  I have to update my "war". What I thought was going to be teeth pulling is actually moving along very nicely. I have to write this positive update for one reason.  It is because I woke up today in a foul mood. I know it sounds contradictory.  Just hear me out. I didn't want to do what was needed to be an active member in this household today.  I didn't want to take the utilities bill downtown in the rain,  I didn't want to go grocery shopping in the rain, I didn't even want to get dressed and the best part is I didn't want to do two and a half hours of ironing and laundry folding.  Then I learned a lesson in all my 'tude today.  I have such a good life and really have no reason to wake up with the attitude that I had today. Romans 8:28 and we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.  Philippians 2:4 is the kicker &quo

Over a year ago I wrote a blog titled Roll Tide.  Well, I was told ... " Never resort to rolling tide...go to WAR (eagle that is.)".... and some very encouraging words and then "....but, NEVER, repeat, NEVER, roll tide."   I am at War this year! A year ago I wrote a blog about Alexandra and trying to get her into kindergarden a by the difference of a mere 35 days.  I had to revisit it because here we are a year later and well it is as I predicted...."She will be reading at a first or second grade level in k or we BAN books." I am going to brag about my girl...she has exceeded my prediction! Her teacher is on her toes when it comes to my girl. HEE HEE I told them but they wouldn't listen to the crazy mom that thinks  knows her kid is exceptional. That is an exception to the norm.  ALL my kids are exceptional in some area.  Aren't all people....YES!  We all have strengths and weaknesses.  I just knew that kindergarden this year..... is what my chil