platitudes

Okay - So my second post is nearly 7 months later! The thing is...I forgot where our blog was. Really. My sister had to tell me. So sad I know.

My friends always ask, "What's new with you?" I never know how to respond. I feel like they are looking for something exciting. It's not so exciting to watch my daily life. It's very routine and when I get to thinking about that a lot I get kind of depressed.

Now I know I am "too blessed to be depressed" but really, I wonder a lot if what I'm doing makes any difference. It's not like the kids and I are having these amazing fasting and prayer times. We don't go around the house reciting the books of the Bible and most of the times I'm just proud if I don't shout at them!

I think I've decided that all of that is okay. We love, we laugh, we cry, we scream, we cry some more and all of that is real life. I mean, anyone who pretends that everyday life is just one big euphoric moment is on drugs. Sometimes it just absolutely sucks when the kids won't take their naps!

Is such strong language needed for that? Yes, I think so. Because I want to hit people who say, "But you're raising wonderful children for Jesus." I'm sorry but I do. Yes, I want them to love the Lord and yes I want them to be warriors in His army but my God...why do I feel like I'm the one in battle every day? And losing the war to children!?

Okay, enough about that. I do so love them. They are so cute and when David spontaneously tells me, "I love Rae." It melts my heart. It gives me hope for a better day.

We are a happy home. Just don't give me any more platitudes. I'm likely to slap the crap out of you for it.