Forgetting Perfect

I don't know about you, but I'm not perfect! I said it...it's true. And sometimes when I plan events, holidays, or birthdays I want everything to look perfect and seem, well, perfect. Not this time...I forgot perfect.This was the weekend of our infamous "family love weekend". I planned, prepped, and prepared for this weekend but I didn't strive for perfect. I guess it is true that getting older does make you wiser. Or maybe 3 kids wears your brain out. Anyway, God has worked so much on my heart. With this amazing and busy family that he has blessed me with has come some just as amazing lessons I've learned. Like what you ask? Well, for one: just because you plan a great time doesn't mean everyone will wake up with their "lets have a great family day" face on. 2:plans can change...add a kiddo or 2 who aren't feeling so hot. 3:not everything on your list has to be checked off to have a great time. 4:some of the best family time involves nothing you planned. (Our God is so good at taking care of the details) 5:add a 1 yr old to any event and see how much your prospective changes :0) I am sometimes so overwhelmed at what I have been given. And although perfect looks good on paper (or a blog) it isn't our family. I have heard so many times from people who haven't adopted that they just don't think they could "do it right". They're right,there isno earthly way we could do it right...but with God's help it is good enough. Like I mentioned at the beginning...I'm far, far, far from perfect. There are times I lose my cool. There are times I wish my kiddos would just go pkay by themselves. And there are times when that cute little one year old drives me plan crazy. Not perfect, doing what I can, the very best way I can at the moment. My safety net is knowing these aren't my children they are His and They. Are. Precious! Ps. Pictures are next!

If the Lord ever see's fit to bless us with a girl... I'm makin' these cupcakes. (Image is from pinterest...many sites show picture but no link for directions)

We're here

Well move is complete. Well almost complete. In the spring we'll have to go get the outdoor toys from our old house but we are here. We've even begun to hang pictures on the wall. There has been a fire in the fireplace continuiously and we've even survived a nasty emotion filled tantrum. Which means we are making our house a home ...and it feels so good. It's funny how the Lord provides all that you've asked for when you're not looking. Next up...Family Love Weekend 2013. If you missed the pictures from last year, check out the post on side bar :-)