Another day in the life of the Frazier's.....well we accomplished laundry, a little cleaning, putting away some clothes and a few other odds and ends yesterday before the day came to an end.  I am reminded as a I do the mundane chores of the house how blessed I am that we have a house, clothes to wear and people here to use all of those things. 

Being a mom is tough....

Well its a true statement that rings in my mind daily...being a mom is tough and very trying at times, but one of the most rewarding things I have ever done in my life.  I have been chosen to be the mom of three amazing boys ages 13, 11 and 6.  They are so different, yet I can see where God has weaved their personalities with some similarities as well.  One is strong willed and super independent but has such a sweet tender personality when it comes to snuggling and hanging out with his mom. One has a strong personality and is super indecisive...yet he would walk on hot coals for someone in need and has a heart that is so tender for those less fortunate....The last child has been such a blessing to our family as he started off life in critical condition and stayed in the NICU for four months....his situation led our family into our "wildnerness" experience where we learned how much we needed God and our little family to survive! He loves the Lord with all his heart even at such a young age and keeps us all on our toes :)  Needless to say I parent each of them different and they each respond differently and keep me guessing on lots of things in life.  I finish some days say, "well it was an o.k. day." but for most days I feel very insufficient in my skills as a mom and my ability to parent.  I pray God will guide me and lead me in the right direction each day because I realize I have only one shot at this thing called parenting.  I just pray I am sensitive to the Holy Spirit as he guides me each day though this amazing yet stressful journey in life.  My kids are my world and I want nothing more than for them to grow up loving the Lord with every part of their being and seek his will for their life.  I just pray as I seek his will for my life I will be able to guide them in the right direction, teach them how to listen to that small still voice of God and answer his call for their lives.  Being a mom is tough...but rewarding and the best job ever!! I am so thankful God allowed me to have this job....may I honor him in what I do and how I raise my children.

Good morning World...well as for what today will bring not sure yet but it was an early start for me.  Eli was awake at 7, which is not usual but oh well I did get some uninterrupted early morning snuggle time.  I'll take it even at 7 am in the summer.  Andrew has a friend coming over today. Matthew I'm sure is already bored even though he just raised his head from the pillow, but it is summer you know and boredom has set in.....until school starts and then he will wish for summer again. Oh to be a kid again and have only those little concerns.  Me on the other hand, I need to finish laundry, put it all away, get started on homework for graduate school :( and start cleaning out a room in the basement.  I'm sure the boys will play outside, watch a little t.v., ask me a million times to take them to the pool, etc.  Oh and then I'm going to get a much needed pedicure and much needed time out by myself this afternoon with Jenn.  I can't wait!! I need to get out just for a bit by myself to remain sane.  I love my family but we all need a little alone time......and let's admit as a mom we can't even go to the bathroom alone.  Have a great day!!

My first day of journaling our world---9/14/12

I just thought I would like to start writing about our lives in general nothing fancy just something for me to gather my thoughts and put our world on paper.  Oh the joy of the morning waking up early to get the boys ready for school.  I really am not a morning person and never have been...so I guess when the boys are all gone don't call me until noon.  Normal morning oh wait not really there wasn't any fighting this morning and they were ready on time.  Is there something I should know about end of time, they are going to spring something major on me, etc.???  You know I love my boys so much but sometimes I could just die in the mornings with all the bickering over NOTHING.  I mean how many times can you tell one child to get their clothes on and brush their teeth and when you get in the car....guess what he didn't brush his teeth.  So back into the house we go to brush our teeth and then somehow it is my fault we are late for school.  Oh well, I do think that overall they are good children with some kinks in their DNA adn some other things to iron out before they move out or get a wife (I must prepare them for my amazing daughter in laws I am praying for now).  So Matthew comes home 1st period with what we think is strep throat so we spend the day going to the doctor in lexington getting home about an hour before we have to pick up Andrew.  So much for my day of cleaning, doing laundry and organizing the hall closet.  God does give me little gifts along the way:) So then the rose among the thorns is Eli..well he is not perfect but he is always there to remind me of God's grace and miraculous healing powers.  Even as I write this I hear the older two boys arguing at the top of their lungs and Eli is telling me they are being bad and not doing what God wants them to do.  Eli does do things that are wrong any child and I love my children equally but he listens when I tell him to do something, does what he is ask and generally is very well behaved...it drives teh other two nuts!!  Well wait here he comes whining because Andrew is sitting in his chair:)  You know kids are made to make us out to look like liars that is a God given talent they have we say they will eat green beans and they won't do it for the babysitter, we say they never climb on things then they break their arm on the monkey bars its inevitable.  Well here's how I see my day ending...I need to decide what is for dinner. I really want to order out but not sure how well that fits into the budget, a few more arguments, me telling them to love each other because God tells us to love each other, baths, maybe someone will get grounded, hugs, I hope some peaceful moments with kisses and maybe a movie.  Today was just another day in our normal little lives at the Frazier abode.:)