Love and War

We recently took a break from our insane life and retreated on a mini family vacation, with the kids. For fun. I repeat. With the kids. For fun. It was a conscious decision. That turned out to be insane. Ironic?

Having a few days to kill while we wait to pack up our life and move on to the next chapter in our lives, we found a coupon, packed some swimsuits, lunch boxes, and booze. Destination- fun filled, water capital, the Wisconsin Dells. Google it. Its nuts. It is like Disneyland on crack, with water slides, and beer.

I was hoping this little family trip would be a much needed bonding experience for our family. The stress of our daily lives has been pretty thick lately. Kane is a moody teenager, who has forgotten how to say please and thank you. Lucy is a nuclear bomb, just waiting for the right moment to explode. Hudson, just follows along, blowing like a weed in the wind. Garth is overwhelmed with how to parent 3 very different children, deal with his obligations at work, and still put up with me. As for me. I am as crazy as always. My INSANITY regime continues to push me and motivate me. The structure helps to keep me grounded.

Seems like the perfect time to force 5 people to spend 3 days together. Right. Yeah. Uh. Huh.

As for my love challenge, I may not be as devoted to that as I should be. But, Hey, I carry the devotional book in my purse. Next to my flask. Just kidding.

Day 10
Love is Unconditional

God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ dies for us. – Romans 5:8

I needed this reminder on our blissful trip. To keep me from choosing sides in the WWIII battle that unfolded in our rented condo, and to keep me loving my husband, while he sat completely unaware that our kids were executing guerrilla warfare and taking no prisoners.

It was fun. I'm sorry you all missed it.

Since I obviously have my shit together, this is for all you.

Today’s Dare

Do something out of the ordinary today for your spouse --- something that proves (to you and to them) that your love is based on your choice and nothing else. Wash her car. Clean the kitchen. Buy his favorite dessert. Fold the laundry. Demonstrate love to them for the sheer joy of being their partner in marriage.

He who trusts in the Lord, loving kindness shall surround him. (Psalm 32:10)

Good luck. I gotta go. I have to go build a bunker. Lucy is throwing grenades. Again.

-A

Husdon, having a night cap with Dad. Notice Kane and Lucy are missing. They are in their respective corners, planning their attacks in the other room.
P.S. It was probably 10:30pm when this pic was taken. Mess. Just a damn mess.