The Life & Adventures of the Taylor's

As I lay here with terrible insomnia (hasn't happened this severely in a while), I decided to write my thoughts and frustrations out. As a parent, I dearly love my children. They are the light of my world. They are not easy nor do we have a picture perfect life, but I'm trying my best with what I have to work with. I guess I want to express that there is no ONE right way to parent. And I can go one step further and say I have to "parent" each one of my children in a different manner because they each respond differently. I'm not perfect at anything...especially parenting. No one except the Lord and my husband (usually) understands the trials I go through on a daily basis. Therefore, no one has the right (except the Lord) to judge how I'm doing something or even why. Like I said I am doing my best. Just because I do something you may not agree with doesn't mean it's wrong. You have NO right to tell me or anyone else that what I am doing isn't okay....

It has been practically a lifetime since I have written, but I decided to get on and discuss my latest life experiences. But first an update on life. On February 26th, I made a leap and became a Ruby Ribbon stylist (direct sales company). I am still doing it and absolutely love it. The income I have made from it has truly been a blessing in our lives and I have been able to reduce my hours as a home health nurse and be home more. I went through a period of a substantial weight loss (for me) and was getting quite fit. We then found out on July 2nd that I was pregnant again (planned...lots of planning involved to make it happen) and we were excited for another new journey. In October, we found out it was a boy, and man Brexdon was/is SO excited to get a baby brother. He just wants him to get here already. haha. Everything has been proceeding normally with this pregnancy until recently. It is really easy to say "oh I'm fine" or "I'm good" when someone asks. Muc...

I find myself pondering life and wondering how i am surviving sometimes. Sometimes I am truly impressed with myself and that I'm keeping it all together especially with the little kiddos. I'm in awe that there is some order in my house and that I'm able to exercise 6 days a week. I'm glad to know that I'm doing okay even when everything seems like absolute chaos. I see the Lord's hand constantly in my life. He guides me always. He helps me ensure that my family is cared for but also that I take care of myself so I can be the best mother and wife that I can. This is so important. Mothers, remember to take care of yourself first so that you have the energy and joy to care for your family and be happy while you're doing it. We are one of the most prominent examples in our children's lives and we need to act like it. Life can be hard. Being a mother is hard but it's so worth it and we can do it.