Potty Training

We have begun an attempt at potting training this week. It has not been successful at all. Ayden refuses to go on the potty. Mrs. Su has tried all of her 15 years experience to get him to go with no success. He will actually hold it all day long. No matter how many times you put him on the potty or how long he sits, rewards do not work either. He just does not want to do it. It is hard working all day and coming home to trying to get him to go on the potty. I am praying that at some point soon he gets it. We will see....

Exciting Days

Things have been pretty exciting for us around our family. Courtney and Pat (Phill's sister and her husband) have adopted 2 little boys from Rwanda Africa. It has been amazing and inspiring to be apart of this wonderful adventure. We are on the edge of our seats waiting out these last 4 days until we get to see them ALL arrive back from their 3 weeks away! We are having a lot of fun back here in the states sharing in their blog, talking and planning the welcome home at the airport :-) We love all of them and can not wait to hug each one. Thanks to everyone who has been praying for their trip. Please continue to pray as they now embark on their final days and trip home. We love you Cassada family and can not wait to see you again!!

A Glorious Day

Today is a Glorious Day in HIS image and likeness :-) Today in Rwanda Phill's sister and her family finalized their adoption of Lincoln and Levi Cassada. We are so overwhelmed with joy and gladness for this precious day!! They have been on this journey for over 2 years and to see it all unfold is a true blessing from the LORD!! We are so blessed to be a part of this wonderful revelation of the Lords power! We love you Courtney & Pat!!!

Finally Friday

So happy that it is finally Friday!! Looking forward to a weekend spent with family. Tomorrow we are going to Reston Bible Church to help at Pat & Courtney's Stop Hunger Now event. Can't wait to make a difference:-) Soccer Games for Britt both Saturday and Sunday should be fun. Life is so busy but we love enjoying our time together!!

4 more days....

....Before we get to head to PA to see my family :-) I am sooo excited!! I LOVE being home more than anything, yes I call it home, I think I always will. We are gathering at my Aunt Pam & Uncle Bill's house. We love getting together there. They built their own home on top of a mountain and have a LOT of land. There is enough room for the kids to run around for hours. And enough space inside for everyone to gather together for an amazing time. We will celebrate March Birthdays and Easter all in the same weekend. Can't wait for it to get here!!!

It's Over

The stress of the week is over. I accomplished a lot this week at work. Have a lot left to do starting Monday however I am proud of the fact that I was able to complete several things on my check list :-)

So happy the weekend is here. Looking forward to spending it with my family!!

Stressed Out - Please Grant Me Peace

I am stressed out so much today. Someday's are easier than others. I try to stay positive and remain happy at all times but it can be hard and stress me out more at times. It is hard to do it all. Work full time managing people and work and answering to all of the requests coming down to you every day, manage a home full time, 3 kids, soccer, dinner, cleaning, laundry oh did I mention soccer, soccer, soccer, school functions, helping the kids with their homework, keeping up with a toddler, trying to bring this toddler up in the right way, he is 2 and tests the limits, is strong willed and loving all at the same time. Also add into the mix grocery shopping squeezed into the kids schedules, yard work (I just want to have time to plant flowers and that is just not working out), spring cleaning, painting, picking up from events, dropping off at events, and being a support of others in their times of need and crisis since I know He has placed me in all that is happening for a reason; His reason!

I am a full time working mother of 3, I work because I have to work, not because I want to work. I wish more than anything I didn't HAVE to work. I pray about His choice in my life. I know my life is exactly as He plans, but I do not always want to live it exactly as He has chosen. My life has not been easy by any sense of the word.

I know I should focus on the positive. I am thankful for ALL the HE has given me in life. I know I have plenty to be thankful for. I have been blessed with 3 healthy children, the most loving and patient and excepting husband in the world (not too many guys who grew up as my husband did, "pretty awesome" in his words, would be able to just open their heart and arms to a ready made family at 22 years old). We are all healthy. We both have good jobs. I do appreciate all of the blessings in my life. I just feel like is it all worth it? I bring home stress, I am short with the kids and Phill on some days. I have always struggled with carrying things with me. I can't just "let go" of things. It is who I am. I hate that about my emotional side.

My prayer every morning on my ride into work is for God to grant me peace in all that I am required to do. I remind myself that everything happens in His time, not my time. I get that but it doesn't make it any easier in the moment.