His First Day....

It finally arrived.....

Today was the first day of 'Pre-School'

For the past year and a half Master G has been pleading to go to school.

Each morning we drop Big Brother D off at school the sweet pleading of

"I want to go to school mummy, when can I go?"

Well today was the day.

As soon as the eyes were open he was high alert,

"School today, School today"

Then the backpack was on and it did not come off untill we arrived and the distraction of toys turned his attention off the bag long enough for us to put away his things.

In all the excitement he refused a photo of his face and only wanted one of his backpack.

As I said my goodbyes with LOTS of hugs and kisses and yes a few tears (from only me)

My little champion was off and playing without a single glance back.

A New Season has begun.

Kristie xx

Easter Happenings

Friday

 

Early morning four wheel driving 

at the beach

with a sighting of wildlife.

 

Lunch of hot chips down 

by the Lake

Sunday

 

Easter presents 

at breakfast

 

Church

(that's my gorgeously talented bestie)

Monday

 

BBQ lunch with some 

awesome friends

more photos to come.

hope you all had an awesome time celebrating 

with those closest too you.

Kristie xx

Weekend Love

Tonight we are heading away as a family for the weekend to our churches Young Adults Retreat.

Our hearts are open and expectant.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend

Kristie xx

Guest Post...

Today I have the honour of a guest posting over here .

Jo has been such an inspiration to me over the time that we have known each other.
Her words have bought comfort, challenge and encouragement.
I will be forever grateful that she came into my life.
Meeting her in person was just as I had hoped and more,
wow what an incredible woman.

Please make yourself a cuppa, head on over to her blog and stay awhile,
look around, let her words speak wonders to your heart,
let her challenge you to be a better person.
You won't regret it, I didn't.

Kristie xx

From The Inside Out

"So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace."

2 Corinthians 4:16 (MSG)

This Song speaks so well in this season


Kristie xx

One of those Days.

Today was one of those days,
they have been happening a lot around here since our little miracle arrived.
Our new little munchkin has been making his presence known in our household of already loud and loveable boys.
One volume and one volume only, LOUD.

We are not entirely sure as to why he has chosen this volume or what may be the source behind it,
but my goodness it has our house in a disarray.

This day bought many a tear,
a dishevelled mess on the kitchen floor,
which resembled in some form a mother at her wits end.
A mother crying out to God,
crying down the phone to her husband,
It was one of those days.

I am pretty sure that we will be seeing more of these days around here.
I am in no way prepared as quite frankly you can never be prepared at any given moment for what may be unleashed from such a small human being.
I just left my head towards heaven,
"Here we go again, You and me, Jesus, we are in this together. I need You, no longer me but You. No longer my strength but Yours, No longer my love, but Yours. for You are bigger than all of me. You are strong in my weakness."


For any mothers out there riding the roller coaster of a season with screaming babies, or trying toddlers, defiant preschoolers, or even attitude bearing preteens and teenagers,
This is my prayer for you....

That God places in you the
strength,
grace,
peace,
love,
and patience
to see each day through.
To look for the gold in everyday,
To cherish the moments of peace that may only happen once or twice a day.
To love unconditionally,
To try and stay calm when all you want to do is scream.
To see each of our little miracles as just that, miracles, 
miracles that God planted in our hearts even before they were conceived.
Remember this too shall pass.
He is the supplier of ALL our needs,
even the need of a few minutes peace and quiet,
Or go to the toilet without any interruptions (ha ha).

Hang in there girl, we are all cheering you on.
We are all in this together.

Kristie xx

The journey begins

Tonight I read something that jolting my system,
Made my heart stand still and tears stream down my face.
I read the words of this post from a beautiful soul I have never meet though who's journey was so alike to mine that I felt I was reading a story about my own life.

As I read these words I felt Jesus starting to soften my heart,
Preparaing me for what's to come,
Whispering in my ear 'The time has come, your ready now, I'm with you, trust Me'
And trust I will.

Here I go, the journey is beginning

Open hearted
Open armed
Falling deep into the rhythms of His grace
His unwavering love
Snuggling in close
Breathing in
Leaning in
Stepping into the comfort of His strong arms.
The journey has begun.

Kristie xx