Some Time is Finite

Last night I got to listen to my friend present:  An Evening of Ordered Steps

She shared with a roomful of moms how she has simplified, organized and ordered her home in order to be more efficient with the time she has been given with her loved ones. 

There were many things that stood out but the one I wanted to share with you all was this:

We have a finite amount of time with our loved ones.

We have a finite number of visits with our parents.

We have a finite number of dates we can take our children on.

Her point was, what are we missing out on because we're doing so many other things?  We may be doing a whole lot of great things but are we choosing what is BEST?

We need to evaluate how we are spending our time.  What are our priorities and are they lining up with God's Word?  Ministry is a great example.  Of course God wants us to minister to others, but not at the expense of the little ones we have at home. 

There is a season when we may have more time than we know what to do with.  We must really think about what we're investing in.

Our children were given to us to love, train, instruct, disciple and discipline.  We will be the ones who stand before God and give account for every careless word.

It is a responsibility not to be taken lightly.

Sunday's Photo Shoot

Emma  ~ 10

Gray ~ 9

Jay ~ 8

Charlie ~ 6

Iris ~ 5

Just a Swingin'

Happy Birthday, Charlie

Happy 6th Birthday, Charlie!! Here's your birthday brag!

This kid is the spice of our lives! With his big, brown eyes, gusto and zest for life, he adds lots of flavor to our days.

I've learned the most about myself from Charlie because we are the most alike. We're both passionate in our beliefs and feelings. And though we love rules and really want to do what's right, we can sometimes have the hardest time submitting to them.


I love how his heart is so sincere in repentance when he realizes his sin.


His prayers are the best. They are thoughtful and hopeful. He'll say things like, "And thank you that we get to have a good day today...."

He's the one that is going to display the strongest leadership. Although I'm trying to teach all the kids that being a Wright/Wagner means they will automatically be leaders, I think Charlie will be the one who is more outspoken and less likely to back down when confronted. I'm just glad he's on our team!


Charlie is a take you or leave you kind of guy. He's confident and knows what he wants. He loves having friends to play with but doesn't feel the need to accommodate them to what he's playing.


He's an open book. You don't have to wonder what he's thinking or feeling. And while some might view that as a weakness, I'm learning it can really be a strength when trained.

I sure do love you, Charlie Barlie! You are a gift from God to our family and we just wouldn't be the same without you. You are an awesome kid and I can't wait to see how God uses you in the years to come!

What was that?

Don't you love it when kids mess up songs? This morning Charlie was singing the bumble bee song. This is how he sang it:

"I'm bringin' home a baby bumble bee.
Won't my momma beat it out of me?"