Feb. 8

Today is a cold, snowy day.  One of those days where you just want to stay inside snuggled under a blanket reading a good book.  One of those days where you want to have a big, warm bowl of stew for dinner.  One of those days where you don't have anything to do other than just be lazy.....That's what I WANT to do, but definitely not what I can do.  It's so hard for me to be motivated to clean hosue and get things done right now.  I'm definitely ready for some warmer, spring-like weather or at least some sunshine!

Today I've cleaned house a little bit.  Last week I was really in a deep cleaning mood.  I got Haylie's room, our bedroom, both bathrooms, and the hall closet completely purged and reorganized.  However, it stopped there.  I keep telling myself that now I need to do the other bedroom, kitchen, laundry room, and living room, but like I said I've lost motivation.  I need sunshine!

I have come to the conclusion that Haylie is absolutely the sweetest, cutest, most fun, little girl in the world--or at least MY world! She is so much more aware of her surrounding and is learning new things daily.  I love it when she just comes up to me for no reason and wraps her arms around me to give me a hug--even when I'm up cleaning or cooking.  Even better is when she comes up to me with her wet, slobbery lips and plants them right on mine, giving me a kiss!  I love it! She'll now sing "The B-I-B-L-E" except when she sings it, it sounds more like: "bleble-bleble-bleble-bleble..." It's the cutest thing ever!  She is terrified of dogs!!  I mean TERRIFIED! Anytime she sees one, hears one, or even if we mention the word "dog" she starts whimpering and buries her head in my chest.  The other night there was a dog on a commercial on t.v. and she was even scared of it!!!  Today she was making this panting sound with her tongue hanging out.  I nonchalantly told her she sounded like a dog!  She immediately furrowed her brow, started whining and ran to hug me.  She also is almost ready to start potty training.  She tells me when she needs her diaper changed or if she's about to go....I just have to decide if I'm ready for potty training!  I absolutely love being her mommy.  I wouldn't trade it for anything!!  There's no better feeling than the love for your child.

Just imagine: if we love our children this much, how much MORE does God love His children?  It's unfathomable.  I can't even imagine or comprehend the magnitude of His love for me and for you.  Our church has been going through sort of a rough time here the past few weeks, but yesterday the service was absolutely amazing.  God's presence was filling the place and we just had a beautiful time of worship.  Thank You, God, for Your love for me!!  I want to leave you with the lyrics of one of my favorite songs: "Who Can Satisfy My Soul" by Dennis Jernigan.  There is no one like God!  Thank You, Lord that we can trust in You no matter what!

Who can satisfy my soul

Who on earth can comfort me
And love me like You do
Who could ever be more faithful and true
I will trust in You
I will trust in You my God

There is a fountain Who is a King
Victorious warrior and Lord of everything
My rock my shleter my very own
Blessed Redeemer Who reigns upon the throne

Who could ever be more faithful and true
I will trust in You
I will trust in You
I will trust in You my God

Who reigns upon the throne
Who reigns upon the throne