YEAH, THAT'S IT, WE'LL GO WITH THAT

It's official.  The lazy, hazy days of summer are over.  I was not prepared.  No, not at all.  I didn't even get my teenager his school supplies until the day before school started...WHAT??!! It's okay, he was fine.

Don't know when it happened, but it happened.  I've been slacking off...or, as I prefer, ...I am more relaxed.  Yeah, that's it, we'll go with that.  Being a SAHM, I always believed in schedule and organization.  But now that the kids are older, and more responsible for their own organization, I find myself slowing down.  I don't start the day, I kinda ease into it.  I have more time to ponder my decisions. (This is very dangerous for a perfectionist like myself).  So, all you mothers out there, listen up... you are not just raising your children, you are working yourself out of a job! Oh yes, you'll always be mom, but you won't always fill all of your current job descriptions... chauffeur, doctor, blah-blah you fill in the blank. They will be able to do for themselves.  Good on you, Mom.

I've always felt like a steward over my children because, ultimately, they belong to the Lord.  Now, I am at that stage where I am trusting the Lord to take care of them when I am not around.  So maybe my relaxed state, is really just faith and thankfulness in the goodness of God to work it all out. Yes, we'll go with that :)

I don't think I posted these cards before, but they are from the summer.

This was uber-simple and fast.  I just painted the chipboard crown black.

Birthday Card using Echo Park Collection purchased from 2peas and Hero Arts  birthday stamp

This was my Anniversary Thank You cards.  I got the inspiration from Scrapbooks Etc.

Until next time, peace to you.