Queenies Little Kingdom

It’s state test time here in Indiana which means lots of pressure on students and staff in the land of education. The state requires high school students to pass this test in order to graduate. So perhaps you can imagine the intensity of emotions…

I count myself very blessed to have kids that not only passed but excelled above the expected scores. They’re smart (like their dad)!

I’ve been thinking about failing lately. Not state tests but regular old life stuff. The things everyone around you pressures you to succeed at whether its important or not. Who cares? What difference does it make in the big picture HOW anyone gets to their dream? The path God has for me (or my children) may not look like yours. And that’s okay!

So, if you are struggling yourself or having a tough time watching your kids scraggle along life’s path… I’m happy to tell you to step back. You have permission to fail and so do they.

Sometimes just knowing the world isn’t going to come crashing down on your head can make all the difference. Success doesn’t look the same for everyone. Especially in the real world!

Happy Monday peeps! Only 3 more Monday mornings for me. Not that I’m counting… Hehe

I’m really psyched because my hubby & I PRE-ORDERED Jon Acuff’s new book and it just arrived this week. It’s called Start. Punch Fear in the Face. It’s all about being more awesome and let me tell ya…I surely need some of that! Don’t you?

I can’t wait to read myself into total awesomeness this weekend. That’s about all I have planned since my hubby will be busy moving his office at work to the new office in another town. I hate moving but I’m always up for a fresh start. So, the next big thing on our agenda?

Sell our house and move closer to the new office. No pressure…yet. No one is forcing us to make any move. It would simply make life much easier to live closer to work, church & school for our college girls. Plus save money!!

I’ll keep you informed in the meantime. First, I have to get Started.

Happy weekend!

Sometimes…..oh, who am I kidding?  All the time, we need a good laugh!  This little cutie cracks me up.  I remember the "let me do it" days of mothering.  I also recall trying NOT to laugh in the face of a determined toddler.  They mean business.

[Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4A6Bu96ALOw]

The NO THANK YOU part is hilarious! Oh the sweet manners.  She certainly has the determination of a little woman, doesn't she?

Happy Friday eve, y'all!  And really, WORRY ABOUT YOURSELF!

Meet my happy place. It’s where I do my best thinking. In just a few short weeks I’ll be sitting right here solving all the world problems I can handle.

Nice, huh?

My little buddy & I practiced a bit this weekend. So far so good! How do you like my seat cushion? My girls bought it for me at the farm store. It’s too pretty to come from a place that smells like poopy baby chick troughs but it did. I splurged myself and bought the two cute pillows from Ikea…

See, happy place!

I did a little of this over the weekend as well. Felt great! I’m all about taking it easy these days.

I enjoyed watching my hubby work in the yard too. He actually strained his back he worked so hard. Look how much he accomplished on the outside staircase (that seems to never end)!

Soon he’ll be at the top. Woohoo!

I feel it’s my duty to tell you this today because Monday’s are a challenge. Make the most of it. Live loud, proud & be happy. Then spread it all over everyone in your way.

Teach them to find their own happy place!