In the past, whenever I've taken a "blogging break" it hasn't been intentional. 

This time it was. 

If I'm being honest, our summer wasn't the what I had hoped it would be. The kids were always arguing with me and each other, we struggled with being grateful, we had bad attitudes and unhappy hearts.  It left me disappointed, exhausted and emotionally depleted.  Sure we had TONS of fun too, and I'm so thankful for the great memories we made. In the grand scheme of things we are so fortunate to be able to spend that quality time together. Nonetheless, the blog got put on the back burner while I tried to discipline and correct bad behaviors. 

But ALL three kids are back in school, all FULL TIME now and I've been able to catch my breath and relax again. Blogging has always been therapeutic for me, so I've missed sharing real life and being able to release and process through things as I do. 

Bare with me as I backtrack and get caught back up over the next few weeks.

"The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm."

Exodus 14:14