Friday night Andy and I headed out for a date. We had the best time! We had sushi, which I have never ordered. I've only had a piece or two of Andy's here and there. Now all I can think about is that spicy tuna roll and how delicious it was!
The only downer of the night is that since I'm on my no sugar week, I couldn't have my favorite dessert at this restaurant, green tea crème brulee. :(
We looked at movies, but didn't see anything that was too appealing. After driving around for a few minutes, we decided that it would be fun to grab some beverages and head out to our property to hang out and enjoy the beautiful weather. We had the best time! We set up our lawn chairs on the future screen porch. Andy turned on his iTunes and we just enjoyed being together. Sometimes we were talking and sharing and other times we were just sitting and enjoying the comfortable silence.
At one point we saw a car coming, and since I've been concerned that there might be headlights in our future bedroom windows we took off running to be able to see where the lights hit the house. It was quite interesting, since it was so dark. I fumbled to turn on my phone flashlight and ran as fast as I could in my wedges. I made it safely, just in the nick of time to see that I had nothing to worry about with headlights in our windows.
I just have to add that for whatever reason, I felt like we were dating again. I think because sitting on our "not yet finished porch" we were dreaming about the future. We used to do that all of the time when we were dating. I remember being giddy thinking about what married life would be like...decorating our house, being together (especially since we lived in separate cities until we were married), lazing around, cooking dinners, finding other young married couples to hang out with. I'm not sure when things changed, but eventually some of the things I was so excited about became mundane and ordinary every day life. There's something exciting to me about the future and the unknown. I can't wait to see what life will really be like once we move into this house, but for right now I'm holding on to and enjoying the dreams of what's to come.
Saturday morning we were off and running to football. Knox and Drew both had their first games and again it was perfect fall, football weather.
After football, we headed home to watch the Gators. I half watched the game and half worked on lighting choices for the house. : ) My favorite part of the game was sitting in my chair cuddling with the boys. It was a perfect cuddling afternoon.
Saturday afternoon I got some fun time with a girlfriend. We shopped, talked, and ate. Pretty perfect. : )
Sunday was filled with church, Target (just the girls), a visit to the house, and Sonny's.
Target was for a very important reason. Someone in our house is doing really well with the potty, so we thought it was time to go get her some big girl underwear. There were so many choices, but she finally narrowed it down.
WINNER!
(only because they were out of Doc McStuffins)
After a weekend like this my spirit is happy. As I woke this morning, I was ready for the day....ready for the week! I needed this time of enjoying my family.
I've always felt like in the past when things get hard and I feel like I can't do one more day, minute, hour in my current state, God takes a moment to remind me of my many blessings and lightens the load through help, fun moments, or just a glimmer of hope.
This morning at our homeschool co-op I shared Matthew 6:11 for our opening.
"Give us this day, our daily bread."
I need to remember that He will give us what we need in each moment, in each day. Ultimately, the Lord is our bread. He is what I need. And, I need Him every single day. There is no loading up on prayer or the Bible to get me through the days, or weeks, or months ahead. I need time with Him each and every day, and on the days I don't make time for Him I feel the difference.
Today something happened that dampened my spirits. I can't believe that after this incredible weekend, I was brought back to earth. But, I know that The Lord is there, and that I can talk to Him whether I'm praising Him for a great weekend, or talking to Him about a hurting heart. He is there to listen, He is there to direct me, and He is there....for everything!
I don't want my joy to be based on circumstances, but rather on who He is and who I am as His daughter. May the bumps in life not take away the joy He has given me. :)
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