Happy Mother's Day!

My son, keep your father's commands and do not forsake your mother's teaching.  Bind them upon your heart forever; fasten them around your neck.  When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

Proverbs 6:20-22

As my kids' Mommie, part of my job is to teach and engcourage my children in the way of the Lord.  I love my kids and I pray for them constantly.  I should also be a good example as a Christian, in my speech, my actions, and my faithfulness.  It's so easy to try to teach our kids how they should be but don't we all know by now that they learn better by example?  This is an area I need to work on.  I'm not the most patient person in the world.  I get a little snippy when things don't go my way....like not being able to find my keys while heading out the door, then realizing I didn't set the alarm after getting in the car, then getting back in the car and remembering I didn't grab the sippie cup, ugh!  It's these kinds of things that really test my patience, and I always fail miserably.

I want my children to grow up and remember what I taught them.  But I also want them to remember me being an example of what I taught them.  I want that to be binded upon their hearts, I want that to guide them and speak to them throughout each of their lives.

My kids are my life's sweetest blessings and being their Mom is the sweetest gift.  That is why I am One Blessed Mommie.

Blessings,

Missy

Changing With the Season

For those that know me, you know I hate the cold.  It just sinks into my bones and makes me miserable.  I know most people (it seems that way), would rather live with cool weather, love the rain or that crisp breeze hitting their skin when they head out the door in the morning.  Well, that's definitely not for me.

I absolutely love the feeling of the sun shining through my window warming up my arm as I drive in my car.  I love the sunshine when I wake up and I even more so when I come home in the evening after a long night at dance, karate, the store or wherever I've been all day.  It just motivates me to do more after I get home.  It makes me happy.

Spring is kind of right in between.  It's too rainy for one.  It's too crisp in the morning for me but warm enough during the day, most of the time, not like this past week!  I do enjoy the season change while decorating in my booth, that's for sure.  Don't get me wrong.....I totally love CHRISTmas.  It's just the weather I can't stand so that's why I LIKE Spring.  I don't LOVE it, but I do LIKE it.  Summer on the other hand, is my favorite season of all.

I know, I know....it's too hot here in Southern California.  I'm not saying I don't use my air conditioner like mad at home and in my car or that I don't get crabby when my shirt is sticking to my back.  But, I have a funny saying that sums it up for me...."I'd rather be in a Pinto with vinyl seats and no air conditioner in the summer than be cold in the winter."  Call me crazy but that's me.  (Of course, that doesn't include my kids all sweaty and cranky in their car seats....just me, driving around.  Ha-ha!)

So what's my point - you might be wondering by now?  There are some changes for me in the near future, right about the time summer (my favorite season) begins.  I will be moving into my own space at the antique mall beginning in June.  A front window spot even! 

I am very excited and looking forward to the change!

How Blessed Am I?

Tonight my 9 year old daughter, Macy, is testing for her BLACK BELT!  We are so very proud of her to say the least!  My 5 year old daughter, Grace, is also testing tonight.  She will be getting her recommended PURPLE belt!  How awesome is that?! 

I just love how my girls are such "Girlie Girls" and also love the go out and play in the dirt.  Macy would be the one sporting the light-saber and reading Star Wars books after coreographing a new dance to her latest favorite Taylor Swift song.  Grace would wear a skirt and princess crown every single day if I let her while she's digging up worms and accidently pulling the legs off of lady bugs.  Jack on the other hand, can make a tool or weapon out of just about anything, watch out when he gets his hands his little plastic baseball bat!  But what a sweet, little sensitive boy he is...just like his Daddy.

How blessed am I?

He Is Risen!

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live." John 11:25

Blessed be this day, the Lord is risen! It was finished on the cross. Jesus took the sin of the world upon himself. And as He promised, He rose again! He paid the price for us so that we may live. Let go of your burdens, lay them at His feet. The enemy has no power over us. Let Jesus calm your spirit and give you peace. He wants you to live life abundantly. Look for the blessings and stop murmuring about what's not perfect. I am certainly not saying this is easy, believe me! Let's just promise to try a little more each day.

This verse speaks to my heart so literally. Although I miss my husband, Gary, so deeply sometimes my heart just aches....I cannot imagine bearing it alone. The Lord knows me so well. He knows exactly how much I can take. I find such peace....true, comforting peace in my heart....that only Jesus can bring, knowing that Gary is in heaven, with Him.

So, at Easter time, I celebrate my risen Lord, Jesus Christ and all that He has blessed me with. At the same time, I am reminded of my husband's life that is no longer here with us but at home with the Lord. But again He comforts me....

Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live." John 11:25

Friendly Inspiration

I am once again about to make more changes to my blog. As I've stated before, I'm really new at this blogging thing. And yes, I do realize that no one is even reading my posts anyway. At this point, it's a type of therapy for me I suppose.

I've spent some more time browsing other blogs that have caught my interest for various reasons. Whether it's other Moms I relate to, other Christians or other junkers (or a combination of all three!), I have also come to realize that most people start out the same why I am. That realization has comforted me and helped me understand that I shouldn't be so hard on myself and this will evolve as I go.

So....I've decided to save this blog as more of a personal one that "narrows" my ramblings to focus on my family and me. I was oh-so-inspired by another Mommie that said one day her daughters would read her blog about their lives and hopefully know their Mom a little bit more than they already do. How simple yet profound is that? I'd love to add a link directly to her post but alas, one more thing I need to learn how to do! But as soon as I learn that, I'd love to give her the credit for inspiring me. Oh wait! I found this button, I hope this works.... http://twoshadesofpink.blogspot.com/

I've also decided to create a new blog that focuses more on my love for junkin'. I'll include pictures and stories of my projects like painted furniture, accessories and the treasures I find while I'm junkin'. I hope to have an actual web-site one day but hey, one thing at a time. It's so like me to start 64 projects at once and none of them ever get done. I wish I could be like my husband and stay focused. Is there any hope for me? I know, I know, I can hear my hubbie now...."Don't be so hard on yourself. I love my crazy wife just the way she is and I love our crazy life." I love you, too, Babe.

Mis

One Blessed Mommie

Spring Cleaning!

I'm so happy and inspired since my husband and I spent two solid days in our space rearranging and organizing. What a difference! We aren't even half way done and the changes are amazing. We've gotten so many compliments already, we can't wait to finish it. Realistically, it will be a while before it's completely re-done but I have to say, I'm pretty darn happy so far.

We installed a bunch of old doors along the right side where there wasn't a wall. We moved several pieces of furniture of Arlene's to a few of her other booth locations. She was so happy that we changed it up in here and helped her rearrange her other spaces as well.

I just LOVE adding appliques to furniture, old drawers and boxes but especially children's furniture pieces! We had worked so hard on some new pieces and couldn't wait to bring them into our "new and improved" space. Finally there was room and it's so light and open now. I'm only posting pictures of the side we worked on. It's not totally finished but like I said....there's still along way to go but I am very happy so far!

Blessings to all,

Missy a.k.a. One Blessed Mommie
Chateau Chic Boutique

"Bare" with me!

Well, here I am...another attempt at making my blog look better and not be so bare. I have no idea what I'm doing! I tried one of those free backgrounds from the Background Fairy. I love it and her instructions are super easy to follow, bless her heart for those of us that are completely lame at this. She did say that placement and font options for your title are very limited. I just hope I can figure something to improve it and quick! Not that anyone actually reads my blog, but sometimes I'm such a perfectionist even when no one else will see it! ha-ha!