little red dress

Yes, this would be my third red dress to add to my wardrobe in 2016. Apparently, I have a thing for red dresses especially when it is under $15. Thanks, SheIn, for helping a sista out. And, how could I say no to another cute off the shoulder dress that would look perfect with my Pom Pom sandals. #right

red dress || pom pom sandals || LV handbag || earrings (similar)

So, while on vacation, beach pictures with this dress was a must. The problem with that desire was my only night to take pictures was the same night that the kids wanted to see the 7 o’clock movie. Grrr… We were running short on time. Let me just say that vacationing with 5 kids {one extra friend for Bella} requires lots of praying, patience, and sharing. Sharing of time, sharing of money, sharing of food and even sharing of my bed. LOL.

Well, this may be silly to some of you, but this was one of those life lesson moments where both the kids and I had to be flexible and to look not only to our own interest but to the interest of each other {Philippans 2:4}. I wanted to tell them that everything isn’t always about them, but hello, they could have said the same thing back to me #blogginglifeisnojoke. Sooooo, we came up with a plan to accomplish it all. Sometimes, it is easier to share and to take in consideration the needs and wants of strangers, but when it comes to our own family, it is a struggle. God will use every little situation in life to mature us and to cultivate a more beautiful, pure, and selfless heart. He usually uses those closest to us to help create that clean heart.

Well, we worked it out, and it was a wonderful night that the kids are still talking about today #hallelujah #worthit. I’m thankful for those little life lessons that remind me of areas in my life that still need some tweaking. By the way, thanks for stopping by my blog today. I appreciate all of you BIG TIME. Hope that you have a fabulous and joy filled week.