Your BODY

When you think about your body what's the first thing that comes to your mind?...Is it different than what you thought 1 yr ago or even 5 yrs ago or 10 yrs ago? My view of my body now is totally different than it was yrs ago! Honestly, my view was severely distorted! It actually, consumed me! I spent so much time thinking I could never be skinny enough or pretty enough! I saw everything on myself as an imperfection! Something so small that no one would noticed seemed sooo gigantic to me. So, what changed you ask??? I got the message! No, it wasn't an audible voice from GOD! But, what is was, was so perfect and clear God was speaking to me!.....My daughter was in preschool several years ago and during one of their craft times she made a magnet. It wasn't just any magnet. It had a message. It simply said "I am wonderfully made!" From Psalm 139. When she brought that home and I saw it, I immediately felt like it was made just for me! It was like the truth was finally penetrating me to the core! I had a revelation that every time I was looking at myself in a bad way or complaining about myself I was insulting the creator! WOW! I never saw it that way before. It was at that moment for the first time in my life I was in awe about me. The God of the universe who created EVERYTHING made ME exactly how he wanted me! How dare me criticize the creation. He made you to just as you are. Just as He wanted! YOU are WONDERFULLY made!

Website

I took the plunge a few days ago and became an Independent Beachbody Coach! Super exciting! Many people ask how do I stay fit or get in shape after having kids. You can find the answer on my website! Thanks for the push Demi ;-) Anyhoo, I created a website (which was actually easier than making this blog. Haha.) Visit www.4KidsAndFit.com and let me know what you think!

Week 2

Already done with week 2 of P90X! This program will whip your Be-Hind into shape! 2 more wks for 30 day results!

Prayer of a child!

Elijah really amazes me! His heart is so gentle and kind. So, last night we were praying like we usually do, giving each one their chance to pray. This time was different than the usual "God bless us and thank you that I can get a big Lego one day!" etc. Instead his prayer was so serious and powerful telling God how much he loved him and thanking him for taking all of our sins away and for smashing satan!!

I felt so privileged to hear such a sincere heart talking genuinely to the Lord!

Week 1 Done!

Okay so I'm done with wk 1 of P90X! What a week! It was so hard to get back on track after Easter! I seriously did NOT want to work out but, I forced myself and of course felt better after I did! Week 1 down only 11 left ;-)

Easter

Easter at Mosaic was very powerful yesterday! What a day to celebrate! Every year I'm reminded of how great and awesome JESUS is! But, to know that this sacrifice was made out of unexplainable LOVE for all of us is mind blowing! There is NO GREATER love!

"On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering abou this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, 'Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has RISEN!'" Luke 24:1-5

Good Friday

Phil Wickham - True Love (The Wall) from Dan Stevers on Vimeo.

Talk

Have you ever got mad at your husband b/c you were expecting him to do something and it wasn't done? Then when he asks "What's wrong?" You are furiously cleaning and say "Nothing!" but you want him to keep pushing the issue until he "gets it out of you"? AND if he doesn't you get even more mad b/c he should have known that your "NOTHING!!!" really meant you were upset and something was wrong so he should have known to keep asking right?!

I'm guilty of the above on more than one occasion and reading it to myself it sounds hilarious and crazy at the same time! I can't be the only one who has done that can I?

I titled this post talk b/c one of the most important aspects of a marriage in communication! A while back, after being married for several years, I thought, "Is Jose really supposed to know what I'm thinking all the time?" Then I thought why don't I just tell him what's wrong the first time he asks????? Why don't I just go to him when something upsets me and tell him what's on my mind instead of acting mad until he tries to figure out what's wrong with me and wait for him to ask the "what's wrong" question??? Wouldn't that be easier and take less time? Don't let things fester and allow resentment and bitterness to stir in your heart. If you have an issue TALK about it before it becomes an even bigger issue.

Share your thoughts, feelings, dreams, expectations, desires and needs with your mate! Side Note: If you set unrealistic expectations you will be disappointed!

Just a random thought.

Oprah the other day

Oprah was talking about motherhood the other day on her show. It was actually a really good show that featured moms making "confessions" about motherhood. I know many times I want to seem like I have it all together so people can say "WOW. Look at everything she can handle! Amazing!" I know it's sad but true! So........ Here are a few "confessions"

• I have actually gone a couple of days without taking a shower b/c I didn't have time in the morning and I was TOOO TIRED after the kids went to sleep!
  
• I have forgot to brush my teeth.
• I have put the kids to bed @ 6pm (bedtime is 7:30pm) b/c I couldn't take anymore.
• If you have seen the preview for "In the Motherhood", I have done exactly what that mom did. Yelled really loud upstairs to Elijah and Abi to "BE QUIET OR YOU ARE GOING TO WAKE UP THE BABY!!!!!" When I saw the preview I was laughing hysterically!
• I have put Abi's hair in a pony tail b/c I didn't feel like getting the knots out.

Okay. You get the point. I'm sure I could come up with lots more but these were just on the top of my head! Being a mom is the hardest job that is never ending! It definitely has plenty of rewards and is the best job on earth but there are days when I just don't feel like it.

Hormones WHAT?!

Just thought I would share! So, I was watching College Road Trip with Martin Lawrence (hilarious actor) and I was actually crying. No, I was balling my eyes out at the end! I guess it's official. My hormones are NOT back to normal!

WOW!

Okay. First, I'm feeling accomplished! (For the first time since Moses was born a month ago!) We are finally, ALL OF US, healthy, happy and back to normal! I did 5 loads of laundry, school with the kids, and day 1 of P90X! WOW! I do not LOVE P90X, if I'm being honest, but I know it works! So, transformation in process!

What's in a Blog??

Okay. So, I know I'm slow! I'm starting a blog. (Jose would be proud I've done this much by myself!) I've decided to start this blog for two reasons. 1) To share all of the craziness that goes on in our house! How can it NOT be crazy with four children right?! 2) To hold myself accountable during my P90X journey (starting Monday April 6th)! So, now that I've explained, post #1 is done ;-)