Obviously, I missed my normal weekly posting. This was due to several factors...one of which was an unexpected self imposed computer hiatus. I took Last Wednesday though Monday off of the computer...I may have checked in here and there, but a w of those days I didn't even check my email. I realized how much more I get done in a day if I just stay away from this thing altogether. I mean, I have already drastically reduced my amount of time on here, so I am not looking to reduce it anymore than it already is, but that little break afforded me some much needed time to get some stuff taken care of around my house and in my real life.
So spring sprang back up around here for three whole days. Me and my two children are glowing red. I win the bad mom of the year award because apparently I forgot that April is the most intense time for sun exposure...and we are all paying for it. I definitely got it the worst (which I suppose is good), but currently my arms and shoulders feel as though red flames are jumping out of my skin. But at least I look sun-kissed 
I loved the sun. I loved playing outside and eating picnics in the grass (we did that the past two days). And while nothing got done in my house, we certainly had a beautiful time enjoying creation and our neighbors and friends. And today it is 47 and rainy...yet another reason I am glad we lived outside the past two days.
I had an AWESOME time with Jaime...although it was entirely too short. Ezra is just perfect..roly and poly and beautiful. They are coming back this summer...right Jaime?!?!?!
We are getting our house appraised this afternoon so that we can take advantage of the plummeting interest rates. Praying for a certain number to come up...needing that number to come up. I know there isn't much we can do about it...but pray for a generous appraiser
Work...out of control. I have some very, very serious cases right now that involve a serious need for wisdom on my part. And I have a lot...a lot...of clients right now. So I am struggling to balance motherhood, wifely duties, work, household chores, friendships, etc. You name it. My life is full and my mind is absolutely overflowing.
I went to see Mallory and baby Vaida yesterday afternoon. My other sister, Brenn went with me. Can I just gush for a moment? Vaida is absolutely positively beautiful...for real. She is gorgeous...perfect in every way. I especially love her little nose and her big eyes (although they were only open momentarily). I even got to feed her a bottle. Her tiny little body was all scrunched up on mine...oh I just love her. Thank you so much to Jaime for the diapers and also to my good friend Krista (a missionary in Costa Rica...I know, right!) for sending money for diapers. I know she was blessed by the gifts...and to be honest, it knocked my socks off.
I have really been challenged lately by the concept of honesty. I think we all could be more honest in our relationships...sharing with one another what the real issues are rather than tip toeing around and going down rabbit trails that end in nothingness. I am just tired of playing games and getting sidetracked, only to never deal with whatever the real issue was in the first place. I have seen this in my marriage...I get upset or treat Jonathan wrongly over something small, which becomes the issue, but really it was just a by-product of the real, bigger issue underneath. And I see it all the time in the counseling office. And I see it in my friendships. So I am raising my glass to a renewed accountability towards honesty. It is not always easier...in fact, it can be a lot more difficult...but without honesty you cannot have real relationship. And isn't that what we all really want anyway...real relationships based on truth and honesty. I have been making strides in this for a few days...but I have one relationship that it will be especially difficult to address this with. And I need to move from contemplation to action.
Missed you guys! Thanks for sticking with me in my hiatus.
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