If there is one thing I need to work on more than anything else, it’s learning to say no–  No to things that take me out of the house, no to having more kids in the house, and no to things that take the kids out of the house any more than they already are.

I’m tired.  I’m tired of running the kids places and having them come home and act like completely different children.   Lately that issue has become serious.  O12 has a friend that really brings out the worst in her and we’ve had to sever the ties.  Even talking on the phone with this friend would change her entire demeanor.  Since we cut off their communication I’ve noticed that she’s more loving with us and more open and communicative.  I know that we made the right decision.

The hardest thing for me is wondering if those kind of decisions are right.  I’m working really hard on not second guessing- especially when we really feel the Lord’s calling.  I’m such a worrier and I really like happy.  Happy kids, happy husband, happy family- those make me happy. 

Help me learn to say no!