Out of our hands

A lot of people woke up this morning very angry and upset...me included. I didn't and still don't understand why America voted the way they did. I went in to work and everyone had the same attitude. We all know the President isn't in control, God is but that is hard to remember sometimes. God knows why this happened and he has a reason for it. Like always we don't know why but one day we will.

It all goes back to my motto of the year..everything happens for a reason. Over the past few weeks a lot has happened in our lives.

 -We found out our daycare that Kelsey started at when she was 1 an Hayden has always been at is closing. After getting over the initial shock I am heartbroken. Me and everyone who went there. Today was Hayden's last day there and it kills me to think he doesn't understand what is happening. Tomorrow his little world is going to turn upside down. I know it is happening for a reason, but why?
- Travis got laid off the day after I found out about the daycare. This is the 2nd time from this company..we are done. We kinda knew to expect it but at the same time it is always hard to accept. He is working a part time job when the guy needs him and collecting unemployment when he can. Another thing that we don't understand why it happened, but in the back of my mind I know there is a reason.
-I found out I have to go to court for the ticket I got from my accident in August. I am terrified. So totally scared. I am praying it all works out and I will just pay my fine and be on my way, but the thought of standing in a court room with the man I hit gives me nightmares...again it is happening for a reason.

 I guess the whole theme of this post is most things is our lives are out of our control. I think that is one of the hardest things about trusting in God completely is letting him be in control. He wants us to trust in him and know that everything will work out and be ok, but we (i) want to keep fighting for control. I hate not knowing what is going to happen or why something is happening. Sometimes it might be better not to know, and I believe if we are meant to know we will find out when the time is right.
I just keep telling myself over and over...everything happens for a reason. God has a plan and I think a big part of that plan is to get us to give control to him and trust in him completely.

I hope everyone has a good night.

I will be back with a update on how Hayden did at his new school and a update on Kelsey soon!

9 Loves

 9 Loves:

1. My husband

2. My kids

3. Spring/ Fall Days

4. UGA Football

5. Warm Sheets

6. Horses

7. Getting sweet pictures from daycare while I work

8. Sweet tea



9. Rocko

Morning Routine

What is your morning routine? Do you have one? Does it change from depending on the day or does it stay the same everyday?

I am really just wondering what everyone else does in the morning. How early do you get up? Do you shower at night? Make your lunch? If you have kids do you pick out there clothes or pack lunches at night?

Mornings in my house can be crazy, but I have figured out in the last few weeks that doing more at night saves me the rush and headache each morning. Monday, Wednesday and Fridays are the craziest. I have to be at work at 6:45am. Imagine getting 2 kids out of the house plus a mom who doesn't like getting out of bed! It is extremely hard and Travis leaves between 5:45- 6am each morning. So at night I have been mixing bottles, packing Hayden's diaper bag with his food and snacks, picking out clothes for both kids and having Kelsey's book bag packed and ready to go. I make my lunch at night and have it ready on the counter. Since I can't function without a shower and no one needs wants to see my hair in the morning without one I have to get up pretty early. The alarm starts going off at 4:45 and this past week I have not gotten out of bed until 5:20....I leave at 6:10. I know I should get up when the alarm goes off but holy cow! I am glad I wear scrubs to work and I don't have to worry about dressing up with accessories and actually worrying about my appearance. Tuesday and Thursdays are a little more relaxed, I don't have to be at work until 8:30am so I have more time. I still get everything ready at night so I can spend more time with my little ones in the morning. Normally I stick cheese toast in the toaster oven or a waffle and top it with some peanut butter. If I don't do that when I get to work I will make oatmeal or have yogurt and granola, I always make time to eat!

The weekends are much more lax most of the time. Travis goes to school on Saturdays so I still have to hear the alarm go off and wake up with him, but normally I go back to bed. If one of the kids wakes up they get in bed with me and we snuggle and watch cartoons until we feel like getting up. Sundays is fishing days for Travis most of the time he gets up early to head out. I think it is starting to wear him out though and he mentioned he wasn't fishing this weekend.

So what is your routine in the morning? On the week days and weekends?