To top it off... The kids are having a cake decorating contest for their school festival. I turned them down on everything else they could submit/enter/buy for the festival but thought the cake thing might be fun. This time next week, I will probably be pulling my hair out but it will be a fun project for us.
Here is a few cakes we have been admiring on pinterest. The game ones are for the contest. Strawberry shortcake is for Kaylee, "frozen" for Emma and Kenz. I havent thought much about a theme for calebs, but I want to have a fun party.
Candy Land
Trever had a cute idea to do one big cake with a bunch of different games on it. I like that idea too. We will see what unfolds over the next few weeks. Im super excited to try some new things!
I finally got caught up on dishes today. And I got the counters cleaned off. Then Kaylee, Becca and I made cookies! I over fluffed the butter, so they melted a little weird, but tasted really good! Im a sucker for a good chocolate chip cookie.
I really shook up a few family members with my recent post I guess. Late last night I could see it unfolding on FB. Some people took a few stabs at me and my brother. The old Jennie began to creep in as I let the comments get to me. My all or nothing mentality came out and I wanted to unplug and run.
With some help The real me was able to come back and see the bigger picture. In reality, yes there were a few jabs, but there were more positive comments. One woman shared with me about a similar situation that she is going through and how it has been tough to watch and to go through. I had no clue that she was going through those things. Others offered love and support. Others thanked me for my words and for my courage and honesty. I really appreciated those comments. Thank you so much!
Change is really hard. In life, we resit change. It is terrifying to change. The unknown is very scary. Changing has been a very scary process for me. Little by little the Lord has encouraged change in me that has allowed me to see Him and His plan differently. Before I would live by checking things and people off my list. My heart wasnt in it. But I was afraid not to check them off. I was afraid I would be "struck by lightnening" if I went to bed before checking them off the list. Now I am learning to do things because I want to. Checking things off the list, service, scripture study, prayer etc. isn't bad. When your heart isnt in it for the right reasons and when fear is at the root of it... that, is not good. My heart is changing. My fear is leaving. I don't see it as a task list created by a task master as much anymore. Those things are becoming privelages to me now. Im still learning and understanding, but Im feeling more and more peace in my life now. It has been a sweet tender mercy. Guess what? I haven't had an anxiety attack for a few weeks now! That is huge. My last time, was a huge break through day for me. I ended the day with a grand total of 7 attacks! It was a seriously rough day, but it was a huge turning point for me!
Everyone has their own experiences in their life that causes them to react to different situations differently. This morning, I didnt want to let them react, how they needed to react to feel better. Then I realized... They are where they are. I wrote the post for me. Not for anyone else. Happiness is a choice. I used to let others dictate my mood. I gave that power away. I even gave it away this morning. Then I realized, that is the old Jennie. The new Jennie, is more of an owner, not a victim. I am a strong and amazing woman.
A few months ago I attended Time Out for Woman. Hillary weeks talked about her journey through change. She said that every day, she would say a phrase to herself. The more she said it, the more she believed it. Here is my phrase lately....
I am a beautiful, loving, healthy, energetic, strong, capable daughter of God. What is your phrase?
In local news... Hubby finishes a job tomorrow and put in a few more large bids this week! Please keep us in your prayers to get these bids if its the Fathers will. They will allow Trever and the business to take some amazing turns for the better! We are excited and grateful for the new opportunities we have had the past couple months and our on the schedule for the next few months. Woot woot!
What fun! Your lucky kids. For sure take and post pictures of the final cakes before they get eaten so we can see how they all turned out. Kudos to New Jennie and good luck to Trever on his jobs and bids!
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