Happy Mothers Day....

Happy Mothers Day to all you wondeful Mothers!

Happy Mothrer

Yesterday I had to drive by the flooded soccer fields.... I cried. Today on my way to work I realized I forgot to put on my "mother" necklace that Madisyn has the other link to that says "daughter" and I cried. Tonight I came home and some of her clothing was in the pile to be folded... a few tears fell.

Don't ever take one single day, hour, or minute with your children for granted. I miss this girl like no one could even fathom. People are easy to tell me not to worry and such.... it is not so much that I am worried, is in that I miss her! Tell me of a mother who wouldn't miss her soon to be 15 yr old daughter who is three states away and I will openly and willingly tell you the mother is not in her right mind.

I miss Madisyn....especially since Mother's Day is a few days away, this is my first mothers day without her, EVER! So while I will try to keep my emotions in check, celebrate with Lyza and my own mother.....I'm still not making any solid promises to anyone!

Motherhood.....

Children are a gift from God, and they should never be looked at otherwise!

Motherhood is one of the most rewarding and heartbreaking jobs in the world! Their triumphs and joys are OUR triumphs and joys.... their trials and tribulations are OUR trials and tribulations. There is no other job I find more important or would rather do.... I will take it all...good days, bad days, teen days, toddler days, bad hair days, hormonal days....every bit, I will take with a smile on my face! (through gritting my teeth and biting my tongue sometimes :-)

My girls are a joy...they are my world.

Madisyn Ronelle - Soon to be 15 (I cannot even believe I typed that, I am going to go cry now). The best big sister any little girl could ask for...Straight A Student, Excels at ANY sport she tries and does...awesome little singer and dancer! I just love, love, love this girls heart and compassion towards others. She is going to be an outsstanding young citizen someday and society will be a better place for her place in this world!

Louisa Faith Anay - A true hand picked gift from God. I have a feeling that my grandmother is laughing pretty hard from heaven watching me try to fix this childs hair each day! :-) She is a bright little one with LOTS to say, along with being smart, funny and just a pure joy to be around. Her personality shines with radiance and she brightens anyones day who may cross her path! A true miracle to our family that we all cherish. A special thank you to her biological mother this Mothers Day for loving her enough to entrust our family to raise her child. A pure act of selfless love.

This Mothers Day I am not only thankful for my wonderful mother that I have learned from and leaned on so much in my life, but thankful that she taught me how to be a good mother......and I am just truely thankful to be a mother. There is nothing in this world that is more rewarding! It takes special women to be Mothers....so to each of you, Happy Mothers Day!

Weekend Recap

Busy, Busy weekend! It was gorgeous out on Saturday so we took full advantage of the entire day! We decided to "grow" our ducks up this year... (lol)....so we have moved them outdoor, built them their own little pond, ramps to go in and out of their hutch, etc. We had a lot of fun doing it and loved watching them swim for the first time..... so cute watching them dry off and shaking those little butts and wings! Sunday was full of rain, and they say rain is "for the ducks" but I ran to put mine in the hutch and keep them dry. I guess I am a complete different version of the orginal "farmers daughter"! Oh well :-) We had a pretty darn lazy day on Sunday after church (I got sick right after church.....kinda strange)...anyways, good rainy sleepy day!

Bird Dog Guarding the ducks??? or..... waiting til' nightfall to make her move? Actually....she is protecting them and fought off our other dog cause it got to close to the pen..... stranger things have happened I guess! (LIKE GAS PRICES at 4.00/gal????????)

Lyza with Macey after Maceys haircut! :-)

Friday......

It's Friday! What a busy week! All the flooding and weather activity has been crazy, and we are praying for all families near and far that are without so much right now.

I have been subbing this week for a PreSchool that had earlier offered me a full time position. I had declined it, but after subbing I fell in love with the staff, kiddos and routine. So......they let me accept the position!! I have worked the last several days and Lyza has gone with me (her input is always the real test! ha)....she loves it! She was up on her own this morning (6 am mind you! ) with her dress and sweater on..... shoes and socks....and eating her breakfast. When Chris got up to see what she was doing she said she was getting ready to go to mommy's new school! Needless to say she has fit right in and loves it. She will be in my class starting in Aug. That should be fun...actually, I have had her in my room and she calls me Ms. Misty vs mommy.....

Lyza's last week at Friends Forever PreSchool is next week! End of the year already!! Tuesday is Pajama Day and Thursday is the field trip to "Pump it Up"! Oh what fun! She will miss her friends this summer!

And she's gone.....

Yep....and just like that she's gone! Our time together goes by far to fast. Next time she arrives home it will be for an extended stay so I do have that to look forward to. In the meantime, I have taken a teaching subbing position so that will help occupy my time!

We had a good weekend and she got to see almost all her relatives for the most part (Bran had to work). Of course there were moments.... there always are with teens. We did have a good little vacation though and enjoyed time with the family!

I miss her.... I missed her the minute I watched her walk through security. This time, I held it together though. This mess is no longer in my hands, I surrender..... it is God's Will, and it will work out as it should. That is my only refuge at this point...is to have Faith and let God take care of the rest.

Happy Easter.......

I hope that you all have had a Blessed Easter Weekend!

I know you can tell by the (limited version of photos) below.....we had more than our share of fun and joy on this Resurrection Day!

As the former post stated, we spent a weekend at the Big Splash/French Lick, IN Resort and had a lot of fun! Then spent the evening at my parents for Easter Dinner on Sat Evening. We went and played in the creek since we had high waters....and then the kids hunted eggs in the rain, in their swimsuits. Yep...we're a bit backwoods :-)

Sunday morning Service was great......and all our "Schuh" family enjoyed it together (Mom, Mark, Brian, Christine and girls...plus us)...the girls were all beautiful in their Easter Attire! Folled by lunch at the Melvin's with all of us in attendance also!

Madisyn made her rounds visiting friends in the afternoon...and Lauren came home with her.......and country girls they were! Trampoline in the rain followed by mud fights down at the creek on our back property! What memories, What fun! Followed by hosing off, then showers, and now watching movies! I am excited to see what tomorrow brings for us! Madisyn and I plan on going to the mall and do a few mother/daughter things before Chris goes to work so we don't have to drag Lyza out! :-) (and less stress!)

Blessings to you all....... on this Blessed Easter Sunday!