Do I have time?

Does it ever seem like your at the end of the day and you have absolutely no clue how it went by so fast? Where did all the time go? I've been having those a lot lately. Only it's not because I have sooooo much to do, but because I've wasted my day. How you ask? Two little letters, T.V.
I've allowed it to take over my life.
At times my little friend has his positives, like when your sick and can barely move or when you just can't sleep. He is also very demanding, sucking away all my time. Keeping me from very important tasks, like taking care of my dear children, keeping my house in order, or even spending time with a friend that is far more precious. So dear friend, I am saying goodbye. I'm sure I will miss you at times, but in the end it will be far more beneficial for me and my family. Farewell.

It's all worth it!

So yesterday morning Arika peeks her head in our room and says, "It's time to get up guys!" Jim told her to come climb in bed with us, which is usually allowed only on Saturday's! So she snuggles in between us. After a few minutes I rolled over (facing her) and I see her beautiful big blue eyes watching me.


Here is our our conversation went!


Me ~ Good Morning.


Arika ~ Good Morning.
Your hair is soft mommy! (while feeling my hair) You want to feel mine?


Me ~ your hair is soft too!

She placed her hand on my cheek and says, "I love you Mommy." In the sweetest voice you could imagine! You could hear the love in her voice.


Oh how my heart melts when I hear those words from my child's mouth, especially when she initiates.
Right there was God telling me that, "It's all worth it! Thank you Lord. I need those small encouragement's to keep going. Arika is definitely 3! Day in and day out is a continual battle!
After days on end of her trying to argue with me and continually testing me, It was a huge encouragement! So thank you Lord! And a huge Thanks to my wonderful Hubby who a huge help with the kids!
I'm wondering why nobody seems to tell you about the trying 3's. I heard a lot about the adventurous 2's (as I call them.) But yet I don't think I would have believed anybody at the time! For any of you that have or have had a 3 year old you know exactly what I mean!
I love my kids! I wouldn't trade them for anything in the World! Even as frustrating as it gets at times, I know that IT IS ALL WORTH IT!