May Madness

May is always crazy for us. Cleveland and I are trying to finish out the school year. Emma's birthday is May 16th. There are always lots of end of the year activities such as field day, final exams, etc. This year was even crazier. I had several painting to complete as baby gifts, and graduation gifts. My niece Alaina was in the playoffs with the Petrolia Pirates softball team. She is a freshman and the only pitcher on the team. She did a wonderful job and they went all the way to area! Way to go, Alaina! If you are interested, you can read about Alaina in the Clay County Leader online and the Times Record News online. Emma's birthday went well. It was a little cold, but the rain stayed away until the party was over. Emma was very excited the she had a stacked cake. It was pretty cute. The playground was flooded, but the kids enjoyed the pinata, cake, presents, and live ladybugs. After Emma's birthday, we ate lunch with the family. Then we were off to Sophi's birthday party. It was a girly party with hair styling, makeup, nail painting, etc. Emma thought it was the best day ever.

Moms and Mondays

I went to a bible study tonight for moms. We are meeting to pray for our children. I am excited to begin this process. I have not been to a group bible study since college. That sounds awful! It seems like college was about me and only me. After college, I moved home and went back to college, lived with Daddy and helped with my little brother Mickey. After that I got married and began to teach school. I miss the conversation about God and his power. Things seem to always fall to surviving everyday life, but this study should help get me back in the right lane. I have felt God leading me to pray for Emma. Not that I don't pray for her own, but to pray more with a purpose. Sometimes I feel like I am not the mother that God wants me to be or the mother that Emma needs me to be. I am looking forward to the power of a praying parent and the changes it will bring to our lives.