Ode to my Week: Thoughts

~Every night when I just sit down to blog, Wilder wanders into the kitchen, after Shawn has tucked him in, and asks Mommy will you snuggle with me?

And I go. Every time I go.

Someday he won't want or need that time with me. He won't request those 1,000 kisses or lullaby tunes. Getting time with my sweet Wilder is a highlight to my day. Oftentimes I fall asleep near his warm little body. I nestle into his hair that oftentimes smells of graham crackers and the outdoors.

I find serenity there.

~I guest posted for a friend about body image here.

~I am lonely for friends, a bit. Likely because I just returned from a conference where the women understood my heart for the Lord to use me in this whole blogging deal. I sometimes miss getting to catch a late nite chick flick or Panera cookie with a pal. Do you ever miss that? It's hard enough to snag a date with Shawn, let alone time with a friend.

~Shawn gave me flowers this week. I love them. We don't have fresh flowers around nearly enough.

~It pained me to tell my accountability partner I didn't have quiet time every day this week. I'm at  every other day right now. Lord, whip me into shape.

~The presentation at MAPS was about discipline. It made me regret those times I've been inconsistent. It gave me hope that it's not too late to try again.

~The winner of the 1st fall giveaway is Carrie Mugnano Robinson. Email me for details!

Please rest some this weekend. You won't regret it!

pics from Literacy Night at preschool