Rees' Pieces

Wow! It Has Been Over A Year

2010-07-21T19:09:00.002-05:00

Hello Everyone!

It is hard to believe that it has been over a year since I last wrote on my blog. I plan to give everyone an update on how things have been over the past year, but I dont have enough time tonight. Hopefully, tomorrow I will be able to sit down and really spend some time catching everyone up! Have a good night!

My Future Olympian!

2009-03-26T11:09:00.002-05:00

Well, finally I am able to update my blog! Not much has really been going on, but today was Olympic's Day at Olivia's school. She had a really good time and here are some pics!

God's Got It!

2009-03-04T09:50:00.003-06:00

So, we finally got our Internet fixed and now I can start updating my blog again. Hopefully, I will add some more pics soon.

But, for now I want to share what has been going on with me and my family. You all know how we had to put our house up for sale and how that was a heartbreaking decision for us. Well, let me just say I have never been more at peace and have more joy than I do right now! After I grieved over the loss of my new house for a couple of days, I begin to see things very clearly. A "peace that passes all understanding" began to enter into my life. And let me tell you, it had been a long time since I had been at peace. I now realize that I had allowed this house to consume me. It was all I ever thought or worried about. I don't think I even realized how much it was affecting! EVERYTHING was suffering because of the stress in our life. Our marriage, our children, our home, and our health had all become unimportant. And I believe for a long time that God had been trying to tell us that we needed to change our course of action! Since we are all stubborn as humans, He had to make it very clear by changing our finances so that it was no longer possible for us to move into this house. But when it could have been very easy for me to become angry with God, instead I felt pure joy! The kind that swells up in your soul to the point of tears!!! Since the For Sale sign has gone in the yard, we have not looked back. Things have just become more exciting! God keeps taking care of us in awesome ways and I am completely excited. Because I now see that whatever He is doing is far greater than whatever I was trying to do. And my next home is going to be awesome. No, I have no idea where it is going to be or look like, but God already has it picked out! Now, that is a dream house, one that is hand picked by my Father! Even in this declining housing market, I have not once worried about that house selling. Why would I? God has led us here, He will surely finish what He has started!

A couple of weeks ago our preacher said something in his sermon that has stuck in my mind, God's Got It! That is my new favorite thing to say. When I want to be upset about my house or how I can not see what is coming, I just say that in my head and I immediately feel His presence! It is awesome!

One More Things...

2009-02-06T07:22:00.002-06:00

I meant to ask a question on my last post. Does anyone know of a really good quick devotional or Bible study? I am really needing something right now and I do not know where to begin. I do not really want anything that is all about being a mother or wife. I know that those are wonderful things to study God's Word about, but I really need this to be for me. Please if anyone has any suggestions let me know. Thanks!

Twilight Zone

2009-02-06T07:02:00.003-06:00

OK, so it has been a while since I have posted so I wanted to let everyone know what has been going on.

First, and this is probably the most important reason, we are having internet problems. Everything has been so slow and it takes forever, I just don't have the patience to sit a wait.

Secondly, I have been at the beach. I left last Friday to go to Orange Beach with my mother-in-law for her birthday. As soon as our internet problems are fixed I will post some pics. It would take a decade if I tried to do it now.

Third, I have been reading in my spare time. Some friends of mine recommended that I start reading the Twilight series and now I am hooked! Some of you may have heard of them, they have gotten really popular and there has even been a movie made about the first one. Yes, they are about vampires and werewolves, but it is nothing like I thought it would be. I was very hesitant to read them because I do not like scary, gruesome things, but this is nothing like that. I have never read books so fast in order to find out what was going to happen next. It is good clean fun and I highly recommend them!

Well, I have got to go do laundry! This is something I usually do while the kids are taking a nap, but lately all I have been doing is reading!

House for Sale!

2009-01-22T15:23:00.003-06:00

Well, most of you know that Adam and I have been building a house and we have been very excited about it. But we have decided to put it up for sale. Adam recently got a new job. We are very thankful for this job, but with this career move has come some changes in our finances. So, we have decided that it would be best for our family right now to do something different. We are at peace with our decision but we are sad. We wanted this house very bad and this has been a very hard decision for us. I still can not talk about it without crying. But I know things are going to work out and that this is what God wants. Just wanted everyone to know in case you drive by and see the For Sale sign in the yard.

What I Want!

2009-01-14T08:59:00.002-06:00

I have been reading every one's blogs and seeing all of the wonderful things that everyone has experienced in 2008, and I realized that I have not been to excited about moving into 2009. Since October I have been in a spiritual, mental, and physical rut. Maybe even depressed at some times and completely unmotivated! From the outside looking in you would think that I have ever reason to be completely excited, but I have not been. Then last night I woke up at 3 am with an overwhelming feeling of regret and sadness. I realized that I have completely shut down and let myself go. This is not like me at all so I decide now is the time to move forward and change.

I got up early this morning and started thinking about what I need and what I want. I made a list and I want to share it with you. These things are not in any order but some are more important than others. Some may even seem a little silly, but I think those little things are important also.

Here is my "What I Want" list:

To quit trying to have a house that is perfect and clean all the time.

To cook more and try new recipes. Cooking is one of my favorite things to do and I have quit.

To drink more hot chocolate. I forget how good it taste on a cold day!

To have a stronger faith!!! And to know that God is always in control and He wants what is best for me!

To stop worrying! To stop worrying! And let me say it again, TO STOP WORRYING! Especially about what other people think.

To light more candles. I love candles!

To read more and watch less TV.

To not be wasteful, especially with money. I want to be a better steward.

To, of course, eat healthier. To really care about what is going into my body.

And most importantly, to just be thankful of what the Lord has given me. TO COUNT MY BLESSINGS!

So there it is my list! And I know what some of you are thinking: My list has nothing about my husband and children on it. Well, actually they are in every detail of it. These are the things that I want that will help me be better. And if I am better to myself, I can be a better wife and mother to them!

Now, I am ready for 2009!

Cabin Fever

2009-01-13T10:27:00.002-06:00

Ok, everyone in my house has had the stomach virus! It started last Wednesday night with Wyatt, I got it on Saturday, Adam got it Sunday afternoon, and Olivia was the last to get it on Sunday night. I have washed towels and sheets and cleaned up throw up until I feel like I am going to scream! Wyatt was still throwing up yesterday at lunch! Taking Olivia to school this morning was the first time that I have gotten out of my house since Saturday, so I have had a severe case of cabin fever. I think that I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel and things can start getting back to normal (if there is such a thing) around here. I have not added pictures in awhile and I hope to do that soon.

Sweet Motherhood!

2009-01-08T09:05:00.002-06:00

Wyatt has the stomach virus! He started throwing up at about 8:00 last night and did not quit until around 11:00. It was awful, I have never seen him this sick before. But in the midst of changing sheets and washing pajamas, I had this overwhelming since of joy! Not because Wyatt is sick but because of the selflessness I felt. There was a time that the thought of children throwing up made me sick and now late at night I am cleaning it up without even a thought. As silly as this may sound, I started crying! Here I am taking care of my sick child, it is a natural as breathing and I love it. I love being a mother and I have always know that, but in this moment I was overwhelmed by that thought. So, after everything was cleaned up and things had settled down, I just rocked Wyatt. I thought about Wyatt and Olivia, and how sweet motherhood really is, and how thankful I am for it!

I'm Back

2009-01-07T10:01:00.003-06:00

Well, Hello, Everyone! I know it has been a while but I have taken being busy to a whole new level.

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas! We did, it just seemed to be extra busy this year. I know for sure that having Christmas and Wyatt's birthday was part of the reason we were so busy. Now, school has started back and I think I will be able to get into some kind of routine again. I am going to do my best to keep this more updated.

This is a picture of Wyatt and Olivia enjoying Wyatt's favorite toy that he got for Christmas!

TGIF!!!!!!

2008-12-19T14:18:00.002-06:00

Wow! I am so glad that Friday is finally here. Yesterday I worked really hard to have my house clean and wrap presents so that I could enjoy today with the kids. And so far, everything has worked out. I have been wanting to make crayons with Olivia for a long time and we have just not been able to stay at home and play. So, this morning we stayed in our pjs and made crayons. It was great fun! Olivia loved it! And then we ate Chick-fil-a for lunch, Olivias favorite. Now, they are both taking a nap and I am having mommy time watching Mamma Mia! (Love it!) Then tonight Olivia and Wyatt are going to Tom-Tom's house to spend the night while we go to our Sunday School Christmas party and I am so excited. I am really looking forward to eating some good food. To make a long story short, today has been a GREAT Friday! Sorry, no pics this time.

You might be a Redneck if...

2008-12-17T20:40:00.004-06:00

...you go to Bass Pro Shop with your kids dressed in camo to have their pictures made with Santa Claus! But I am so glad we did because we had so many fun photo oppurtunities and the pictures with Santa were free! And Santa Claus was GREAT! Not only that but they had tables set up for the kids to color or write letters with Santa. It was a blast! And of course we fit right in with our camo on! I think Olivia is wanting to add this four-wheeler to her Christmas list! Which I am not surprised be that at all maybe we will have to get a Batman symbol to put on it too!

It was a great time and I am sure we will be going back next year!

Batman to the Rescue!

2008-12-14T13:09:00.003-06:00

That's my girl! Olivia has decided that Batman is her hero and ever since she has gotten these pajamas, I can't seem to get her out of them. The pj's came equipped with a cape, so she flies around the house saving Wyatt! I am not sure where she has learned about Batman but I am pretty sure it was from her friends at school. I do think that this is funny now, however, I hope she grows out of it. I would like to be able to dress her in pink again someday. But who knows I may have a tomboy on my hands which is ok because I was a tomboy! Either way she is precious to me!

Oh, The Weather Outside is Frightful...

2008-12-11T19:35:00.000-06:00

After I had my panic attack/pity party yesterday I was ready to get to work. I was planning on using this weather as an oppurtunity to stay at home and play catch up, but one of my dear friends, Melanie, called this morning and had something else in mind. She thought that today would be a great day to watch movies, play games, drink hot chocolate, and snack. I looked around me house and thought, "Why Not!" So, about 45 minutes later we were watching a movie. I have been in my pajamas all day, (I did take a shower, but put my pjs right back on), and did nothing around my house! Olivia and Wyatt had a great time too. I really got to enjoy some fun time with them instead of trying to do house work. I had a great day! The Lord knew that I needed a fun day with a good friend in order to do the not so fun stuff every other day! Isn't that Awesome! He renewed my strength! I love that! So, now I am ready to get to work with a new attitude (for now, give me about 1 day and I will have the old attitude back) and even some Christmas spirit! Thank you for a fun day Melanie!

I Am Overwhelmed!

2008-12-10T15:09:00.000-06:00

From tubes in Wyatt's ears yesterday to the eye doctor appointment for Olivia today, I am wondering what I am going to be doing tomorrow. It seems that December of 2008 has been and will continue to be the busiest month that I can remember. And this leaves me feeling like I cannot catch up on anything. There is always something that needs to be done in the house such as laundry, cleaning, cooking....the list keeps going. Not to mention things I would like to do for myself, like going to the gym! Sometimes I feel like crawling in bed, pulling the covers over my head, and hoping that in some magical way this all gets done without me. And I know what you must be thinking, "That's life" or "That's being a mom," but I would say back, "So, you have never felt this way, well, you must be perfect!" Because, this is not me! I like being busy, but here lately it has risen to a new level and I am overwhelmed! Sure, this to shall pass and I know that but right now I want to know when?

Christmas time is my FAVORITE time of year, but here lately I catch myself ready for it to be over. And this makes me very sad. Everything seems to be one more thing to add to my list and I just want to get it over with. I love decorating the tree, cooking, having parties with friends, but this year I have not been in the mood for really any of it. I sound like a real Scrooge, don't I.

Well, all I know I can do, is get up everyday, start over, and count my blessings because I know there are plenty. By doing that I realize I don't have that many worries, and in the end everything well get done, Christmas will be wonderful, and I will look back at this and think, "Get over yourself, Erin!"

He did Wonderful!

2008-12-09T10:07:00.000-06:00

I love the gown split down the back! I thought he looked so cute!

Wyatt did great this morning! He was in such a cute mood at the hospital that I just had to take pictures. The doctor said he had so much build up behind his ear that it was like cement, and even though we could not tell yet, it was affecting his hearing. Bless his heart!! He is sleeping now and I am so glad it is over with!

Dreading Tomorrow

2008-12-08T20:52:00.000-06:00

I am not looking forward to in the morning. Wyatt is having tubes put in his ears and I am worried. I know that this is a common procedure, but this will be the first time one of my children has had any kind of "surgery" and I am anxious. Just so ready for it to be over with!!! I need to get in the bed even though I know that I will not sleep much tonight, but it is going to be an early morning! Good Night!

2008-12-08T19:23:00.000-06:00

My babies being silly!!

Here It Goes...

2008-12-08T13:12:00.000-06:00

Well, I can not believe I am finally doing this. I have been protesting it privately quite some time now, but I have decided to give it a shot. So, here is goes...