I am thankful for. . . life

I am thankful for life. Just as it is. The Coleman 5 are definitely busy people and at times I think that we need more simplicity and I become frustrated that we are so busy- but that's our life. From Archie flying and working many long hours, to me teaching part time and making some "good" time with family and friends, to Madison going to Awana and Daisys, and then to the boys just being boys- running around, screaming, jumping, tearing books apart--that is our life right now--and it is good. We make it a point to spend family time together and Archie and I believe that it is very important for our children to learn the basics and the foundations of what we believe so we spend time doing these things. If we are running around in the evenings, hopping to family to family to celebrate holidays together--so be it. We love our family and friends and they are such an integral part of our life.

I have longed to come down to the basement and spend hours on email, facebook, and my blog--but I don't have hours in my day (unless I stay up late- which I am trying not to do) so that is alright . . . that's my life at this moment in time. One day I won't have these busy moments and kids running around fighting for my attention. I am choosing to cherish those busy moments now and am learning to enjoy those moments that are "not so much fun." When the kids are attacking me (I think I am claustrophobic--scuba diving story to come at a later date), hitting one another, not obeying me, refusing to eat, complaining, making messes- the list can go on and on--I am starting to learn how to enjoy them since I am just beginning to see the grace of God poured into them--and God gives me the grace and love to love my kids and Archie like they need to be loved.

I think I have rambled on- so be it-. My point--As busy as we are--our life is filled with good things and beneficial things--that's the Coleman 5 and life is good!

What to come:
- pictures of life around the house, Thanksgiving, cutting down our tree, and the first snow! Yippee! I hope to go sledding this weekend with the kids!
To those of you I scared with the boys standing in their high chairs- no more need to worry! The boys have graduated from their highchairs and have joined us at the table--with straps! They LOVE sitting at the table with us and are now learning basic table manners such as not to roll your sippy cup accross the table and to keep your hands to yourself- it's a working progress.