Sleep and clean in the mommy world?

I'll be short and sweet on this thing. But I just want to say it, because I don't get it. In the book I'm reading it talks about "Mommy Guilt". It states you need to sleep when the baby sleeps--and that is okay. But then I also hear from people that you got to clean your house when the baby sleeps, because when else can you do it. If you don't vacuum when the babies awake and you don't vacuum when the babies asleep, when do you? I get it. I'm tired. I want to sleep. But I also want my house to be clean. And since I started working spending one night staying up to the crack of dawn isn't working. So when do I clean? When she is awake I want to spend time with her because I'm away from her for 3 full days a week. But I do vacuum when she's awake because it's easier to find time to just put her in the swing and vacuum real quick then to get her asleep enough and hope it doesn't wake her up.

So to all the mommy's out there. I don't want to hear both. I want to hear the answer--which one is it?

My Day, His Way

My Day, His Way
By C. Hopson

I love this book and highly recommend it. I actually went to a woman's retreat where C. Hopson was the speaker and she is very good. This book is a easy read with only 139 pages. This book would work very well for a guided devotional; after each chapter it has a small poem, scriptures, and questions to get you thinking. It is very inspiring to live with God in mind in even the simple activities of your life. All together it reminds us to get up everyday and tell ourselves to live each day saying, "God I'm available if you want me to show someone your love today." I like how through out the book she is letting love be the primary point. Hopson also shows how when the opportunity arises not to be afraid but minister to the people and tell them the truth of Gods direction in saying, "God cared so much about you that He brought me here to share His love with you".

I give this book 5 stars.

*****


Small exert...


Change my Eyesight, Lord

Oh Lord, sometimes I'm into self,
and what feels good to me,
And I admit that my own plans
are all I really see.

I guess I didn't spend the time
today, with you, in prayer,
So I would be in tune with what
you had for me to share.

I wonder who the Susan's were
who never saw the light,
And never felt your loving touch
because of my poor sight.

Forgive me for my selfish days,
and give me a new view.
I want to change my eyesight Lord.
Please help me see like you.

Book Corner

I started a new page element at the bottom of the page called "Book Corner". It is where I will list books that I am currently reading and books that I have finished. At the finish of the book I'll write a critics review. Maybe I can get enough people interested that I can start a whole new blog for this and we can start a Internet book club. Maybe we can even talk about a book as we read it. But that is just a thought. For right now it is just a "one man" (or woman) group. And I wont bore you with all the stuff while I'm reading just when I'm finished. : )

Ambers in the Southland

Well believe it or not I didn't realize how bad all the fires were in our surrounding area until this morning. I have worked through the weekend, and working 12 houir shifts and living 30 miles from work I can loose touch with the rest of life. This morning when I came down stairs I smelt fumes....I kept thinking it smelled like a camp fire. Right before Nicky stopped by I turned on the tv to realize how bad the fires had gotten. Even though there are no ones that are directly by us I realized when I went to get take a shower there was a film of ashes at the bottom of my bathtub. (There is a window in my shower.) Here are some pictures from nasa that were taken today one at 11:35 am and the other at 2:50. Just a little over 3 hours, you can all tell how it is growing so quickly.


How to protect your family against all the smoke

How to save water for the firefighters

Happy Birthday Papi!

I just wanted to say before my weekend got to busy....Happy birthday to my husband, Russell. He is turning 31 on Monday but our close family will be celebrating it tomorrow. I hope you get everything you want this year. (If you are a close family or friend and would like to come to Russell's birthday event, let me know. It involves dinner and birthday cake.)

Also tomorrow is our little one's 3 month old birthday. Happy birthday Little Nelly. We love you!

Precious Eden

Baby Eden was born on Saturday, October 13th at 3:46 pm. She was a darling little girl and brought a smile to everyone she was around. She did pass away October 15th at about 4 am, but she was able to experience three days with her family and loved ones. So until they meet again, Jesus will be babysitting little Eden for them.

Update

Sorry it has been so long since I have posted, beside being busy with having a brand new baby! My internet has been down and I finally got it back up. Some updates: I just started work and am going tomorrow for my 4th day (start of my 2nd week of work). So far I haven't had any problems but I have been spending the whole day of work braging about how cute my little girl is (new pictures to come soon). Also one of my cats, Princess, just had abdominal surgery today to take a sample of her bowels to see if the reason she isn't feeling so well is lymphoma. We should get her back tomorrow after spending 4 days in the vet. I hope it comes back with a good report and that she is cancer free.

Also! Just as a reminder Alexis is due soon and if she doesn't go into labor before will be having a little Eden on Saturday by C-section. We are all still praying and expecting a fully healed baby with one of the large Anderson heads. Prayer and encouragement go your way, Alexis. I pray that strength and faith go to your whole family.