October 24, 2009
Ella loves to say "MICHAEL!" or "MIKE" - what is so funny is I dont call him Michael, so I dont know where she got it. Her vocabulary is very large and she uses everything correctly! She is very polite and always saying, Thank you, Momma Dadda. She even says your're welcome!
Alex and Ella were are in their toddler beds tonght for the first time (it was chaos)....they were both scared and overwhelmed with this new found freedom and Alex came over and kissed Ella and whispered "nite nite, sissy." Ohhhhhhhh
Austin is getting so strong, he pushes himself up on his knees and his feet (like a push up) - he will be crawling soon I am sure. He is such a happy baby, doest take much effort for him to beam from ear to ear!
October 25, 2009
I went to check on Alex and Ella after they were asleep, as I always do, and I looked in Ella's bed and both Alex and Ella were back to back in her bed. Mike got the video camera..it was so sweet. Then about an hour later Alex rolled over and Ella fell out of bed, so we put Alex in his bed and they went right back to sleep.
November 10, 2009
We had to hurry and find a tent crib for Alex's bed this evening. For the past two days he has been climbing out, this morning he peeked around the corner and I could only see half of his face as he sneakingly smiled. Then at nap time I found him in Ellas bed and they were jumping, they missed their naps and were EXHASUTED! After two days of no naps, I said we HAVE to do something - its not fair to Ella or anyone for that matter! So now he is tenting out in his crib day and night - I said to Mike, now why didnt we think of tht invention! ??? : )
November 12, 2009
Tina came with me this evening to get the kids flu shots, I am glad she helped because I think it would have been very difficult had she not. Afterwards, they were offering orange juice and animal crackers. There were two high school aged kids and they were watching the kids interact as they got their juice and cookies. The one boy said, "did you just see that?" ...the girl said she did not. He said, they just held up their cups as if they were giving each other a cheers. I said, "yes, my mom taught them that...but they usually say cheers." The girl was diappointed she missed it and the boy thought it was the coolest.
Mike was reading the Feelings book at bedtime this evening and he got to the page that says...Somestimes I feel like dancing. Ella said "I feel like dancing" and she hopped off Daddy's lap and held out her hands and said, "Bubbie dance!" and they held hands and were dancing around together.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
And so we grow...
Alex and Ella are speaking so well now, saying 4 to 5 words in a sentence, it amazes me how much they know! We are working on letters and colors and that is coming along slowly. Ella is loving her little brother, Austin... and Alex is just getting use to the idea that he is staying for good! It was tough for him at first, but I thnik he has decided it's cool being a big brother. We need to start potty training but I am putting it off as long as I can. We do have potty's upstairs and down, so they are trying and sitting. Again, I am putting it off. uugh
Austin is a very happy little baby, we've settled in with him quite nicely and are really enjoying his personality seeking through now as he tries to sound syllables and roll everywhere, he is so strong! and SO big! He is a whopper in weight, nearly 20 pounds, but his height is way up there too. We started him on rice cereal and fruit and trying to give him puree veggies...he is learning to eat and coming along nicely. So much more to report on Austin since there is so many changes going on with him.
Ella told me this morning that she wants to go to church. I've been doing a bible study on Tuesday mornings, then Wed night church, then every other thursday we go to MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and church on Sunday of course! So they get real excted about going to church, I'm glad they enjoy it as much as we do.
Friday, I threw my back out while I was picking Austin up out of his crib, thankfully he went back into his crib as I fell to the floor and could not move at all. At first I kept saying - this is horrible, this is horrible. I just do not like the feeling of being completely helpless, I guess who would like that? My chiropractor came to the house and did some massage and brought a brace, later in the afternoon Tina brought me to my appointment with the chiropractor, then stayed with me until Mike woke up from his nap before he had to work. I relied on my neighbor Sally and her kiddos. Sally was so sweet and came over at 630am to feed Austin, what a gem she is. Then on Saturday Catherine, a friend from church came to help and she brought dinner....she ended up staying overnight because she said she would have worried all night if she hadnt. It was such a nice feeling to know we had people who cared and were going out of their way to help us. Then some meals came from church friends and now tonight Mike has to go back to work for one night and another dear friend from church, Teri is coming to bring dinner and get the kids to bed. I told her I would be fine by then, but she insisted on helping and I sure do appreciate her for that. I praise God for showing me once gain that we do have people we can depend on when we are in a pinch. I even got a card in the mail from some MOPS gals who said they were praying for a quick recovery. I'm just so thankful to be reminded of the kindness we have all around us. I look forward to the time I can help someone else out in their time of need.
Today we went to a gym that had all sorts of mats and trampolines and toys for the kids to play with. They had a blast, they will have a nice long nap today! This weekend I hope we can make it to a pumpkin patch, there are so many around...we just dont have enough time to get to them all. This is such a lovely time of year. Its cooling down, the leaves are changing and before we know it there will be Thanksgiving, then my favorite - Christmas!
Austin is a very happy little baby, we've settled in with him quite nicely and are really enjoying his personality seeking through now as he tries to sound syllables and roll everywhere, he is so strong! and SO big! He is a whopper in weight, nearly 20 pounds, but his height is way up there too. We started him on rice cereal and fruit and trying to give him puree veggies...he is learning to eat and coming along nicely. So much more to report on Austin since there is so many changes going on with him.
Ella told me this morning that she wants to go to church. I've been doing a bible study on Tuesday mornings, then Wed night church, then every other thursday we go to MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and church on Sunday of course! So they get real excted about going to church, I'm glad they enjoy it as much as we do.
Friday, I threw my back out while I was picking Austin up out of his crib, thankfully he went back into his crib as I fell to the floor and could not move at all. At first I kept saying - this is horrible, this is horrible. I just do not like the feeling of being completely helpless, I guess who would like that? My chiropractor came to the house and did some massage and brought a brace, later in the afternoon Tina brought me to my appointment with the chiropractor, then stayed with me until Mike woke up from his nap before he had to work. I relied on my neighbor Sally and her kiddos. Sally was so sweet and came over at 630am to feed Austin, what a gem she is. Then on Saturday Catherine, a friend from church came to help and she brought dinner....she ended up staying overnight because she said she would have worried all night if she hadnt. It was such a nice feeling to know we had people who cared and were going out of their way to help us. Then some meals came from church friends and now tonight Mike has to go back to work for one night and another dear friend from church, Teri is coming to bring dinner and get the kids to bed. I told her I would be fine by then, but she insisted on helping and I sure do appreciate her for that. I praise God for showing me once gain that we do have people we can depend on when we are in a pinch. I even got a card in the mail from some MOPS gals who said they were praying for a quick recovery. I'm just so thankful to be reminded of the kindness we have all around us. I look forward to the time I can help someone else out in their time of need.
Today we went to a gym that had all sorts of mats and trampolines and toys for the kids to play with. They had a blast, they will have a nice long nap today! This weekend I hope we can make it to a pumpkin patch, there are so many around...we just dont have enough time to get to them all. This is such a lovely time of year. Its cooling down, the leaves are changing and before we know it there will be Thanksgiving, then my favorite - Christmas!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
My testimony - how I came to know the Light of the World
I grew up with very little background of God and my family was not involved with Jesus or His church. In August 1998, out of the blue I asked a guy named Tim whom I was working with at the time, Who is God? God had placed a mature Christian in my path and I didn’t even know it at the time. Over the next several weeks he and another gal named Tricia walked through who Jesus is, they explained that how God created the Earth and everything in it and He sent His son who laid down his life for me and for all sin for all time. They showed me in scripture how Jesus died and that He rose again three days later and sent the Holy Spirit to guide all those who believe in him. The bible spoke to my heart, one day I was in church and I didn’t know why I wanted to walk forward and pray, but I did. I accepted Jesus free gift of salvation and I wasn’t even 100 percent sure what that meant, but I decided I was going to believe and trust in Jesus. In November 1998 I was saved and Baptized, Tim and Tricia led me to Christ and I am so glad they did. They thoughtfully gave me a bible with my name scripted on it. Little did I understand that my name was also now written in the great book of heaven and could never be erased. (Romans 8:1-2) I had never had a bible until then. I didn’t formally have anyone to mentor me afterwards, and I wandered back to my old ways shortly after I received Christ. I felt I could do things on my own strength, so God let me go back to my old ways. Looking back he kept me safe from many paths that could have led me to complete disaster, Now I realize how much he protected me from my sin and my terrible choices. I am just thankful those sins are covered by the blood of Jesus and are forgotten forever.
In 2003, I was living in Colorado, after a terrible breakup and heart ache, I decided my ways weren’t working and I was seeking after the Lord once again. Slowly over time God revealed himself to me and I was feeling connected once again. I honestly don’t know how it began, but during my lunches for several weeks Gwen at work would teach me about the fundamental things in the bible about the Jews and the Gentiles and she would spend time going over the timeline of events and helped me get rooted in the tree of life. She gave me a study bible which I keep by my side to this day. When I left Colorado she was sad to see me leave, but I’ll never forget what she said, “I’ll get to be in eternity with you, Lizz.” She cared enough to answer my questions and take time with me to make sure I understood the truth. I was already saved; I just needed some tender care. Also during this time, my dear friend MaryAnn and I met with Laney at her house once a week with a few other gals from work and we discussed the bible and I had lots of questions as a baby Christian. I was still grasping at laying a solid foundation. Laney graciously took me under her wing, showed me the path to start and follow and the Lord did the rest over time. God made the bible come alive to me on many occasions and he would slowly reveal more as he allowed me to understand more.
It wasn’t until I moved to Kansas that I really began to have a more personal relationship with Jesus. I am still learning and growing in Christ, He reveals more to me the more closer I get to Him. While I don’t have all the answers, nor would I expect to, I do have faith. My faith is in Jesus and His promise. I take Him at His word and promise. I am so thankful He allowed me to hear the call of Jesus and He gave me the courage to respond to Him. May I give God glory in all that I say and do. Although I fall most days, I am so grateful for my Savior, He laid down His life for me and my sin is wiped out and forgotten forever. What a loving God I serve. Thank you, Creator of the universe, for picking me to follow you. The All knowing Sovereign God has given me a map (the bible) and the holy spirit to help me navigate through this adventure filled life, and with all the challenges and distractions we are presented with I am just trying to find my way back home. I know I can get through anything here because as God has promised in Deuteronomy 31:6, I will never leave you or forsake you. And also Jeremiah 29:11, God has plans to prosper me, not destroy me. For I know I won’t really feel at home until the day comes when Jesus comes upon my shadow of death here on earth and as my last breath is taken, I will immediately be in His loving arms and care. Then, I will be home with my heavenly father.
For anyone reading this, I ask you to consider asking yourself this question, Do you know where are you are going when you leave this earth? You need to know. Choosing God is not for the weak, and actually, God already chose those who are His children. So really it is His will for us. God chose me. I challenge anyone who has never read the word of God, open the bible, read it, ask God to open your ear s and soften your heart. Start with the book of John, then read the rest of the new testament and see if God captures your heart. He is waiting for you.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death Romans 8 1-2
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD
forever.
5This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all[a] sin.
8If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.
– 1 John 5:10 (NIV)
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. – Acts 4:33 (NIV)
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace. – Acts 20:24 (NIV)
In 2003, I was living in Colorado, after a terrible breakup and heart ache, I decided my ways weren’t working and I was seeking after the Lord once again. Slowly over time God revealed himself to me and I was feeling connected once again. I honestly don’t know how it began, but during my lunches for several weeks Gwen at work would teach me about the fundamental things in the bible about the Jews and the Gentiles and she would spend time going over the timeline of events and helped me get rooted in the tree of life. She gave me a study bible which I keep by my side to this day. When I left Colorado she was sad to see me leave, but I’ll never forget what she said, “I’ll get to be in eternity with you, Lizz.” She cared enough to answer my questions and take time with me to make sure I understood the truth. I was already saved; I just needed some tender care. Also during this time, my dear friend MaryAnn and I met with Laney at her house once a week with a few other gals from work and we discussed the bible and I had lots of questions as a baby Christian. I was still grasping at laying a solid foundation. Laney graciously took me under her wing, showed me the path to start and follow and the Lord did the rest over time. God made the bible come alive to me on many occasions and he would slowly reveal more as he allowed me to understand more.
It wasn’t until I moved to Kansas that I really began to have a more personal relationship with Jesus. I am still learning and growing in Christ, He reveals more to me the more closer I get to Him. While I don’t have all the answers, nor would I expect to, I do have faith. My faith is in Jesus and His promise. I take Him at His word and promise. I am so thankful He allowed me to hear the call of Jesus and He gave me the courage to respond to Him. May I give God glory in all that I say and do. Although I fall most days, I am so grateful for my Savior, He laid down His life for me and my sin is wiped out and forgotten forever. What a loving God I serve. Thank you, Creator of the universe, for picking me to follow you. The All knowing Sovereign God has given me a map (the bible) and the holy spirit to help me navigate through this adventure filled life, and with all the challenges and distractions we are presented with I am just trying to find my way back home. I know I can get through anything here because as God has promised in Deuteronomy 31:6, I will never leave you or forsake you. And also Jeremiah 29:11, God has plans to prosper me, not destroy me. For I know I won’t really feel at home until the day comes when Jesus comes upon my shadow of death here on earth and as my last breath is taken, I will immediately be in His loving arms and care. Then, I will be home with my heavenly father.
For anyone reading this, I ask you to consider asking yourself this question, Do you know where are you are going when you leave this earth? You need to know. Choosing God is not for the weak, and actually, God already chose those who are His children. So really it is His will for us. God chose me. I challenge anyone who has never read the word of God, open the bible, read it, ask God to open your ear s and soften your heart. Start with the book of John, then read the rest of the new testament and see if God captures your heart. He is waiting for you.
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11
So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. And because you belong to him, the power of the life-giving Spirit has freed you from the power of sin that leads to death Romans 8 1-2
Psalm 23
The LORD is my shepherd;
I have all that I need.
He lets me rest in green meadows;
he leads me beside peaceful streams.
He renews my strength.
He guides me along right paths,
bringing honor to his name.
Even when I walk
through the darkest valley,
I will not be afraid,
for you are close beside me.
Your rod and your staff
protect and comfort me.
You prepare a feast for me
in the presence of my enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil.
My cup overflows with blessings.
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me
all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD
forever.
5This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6If we claim to have fellowship with him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live by the truth. 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all[a] sin.
8If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 10If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word has no place in our lives.
– 1 John 5:10 (NIV)
With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them all. – Acts 4:33 (NIV)
However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace. – Acts 20:24 (NIV)
Sunday, July 26, 2009
My "Paul"
This is what my "Paul" has spoken about the Lord....
Everyone needs a Paul (leader) and everyone needs a Timothy (follower)
Everything you have is from the Lord.
Give God the glory for all the good that happens to you.
There is nothing that happens in your life that doesn’t go through the hands of God first.
Go alone, or go with the Lord
Choosing the Lord you are choosing life, you don't have to suffer alone
The love of God will not place you, where the grace of God cannot keep you.
Pray for people, pray for spiritual gifts, who can I bless?
Respect and fear God
God wants you to want Him and seek Him with your whole heart. God does not and will not make you love Him.
It's not going to be done for you, your way - It's His way, always.
You will fall every day, ask for forgiveness. Say sorry and give THANKS.
The Lord knows exactly what He is doing.
The Lord is the same yesterday, today and always. (Hebrews 13:7-9)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him
Romans 8:28
Walk steady, strong and straight into His loving arms.
Seek to understand the power of God, trust Him, rest, be joyful.
Today, what do you want me to do? Show me what you want me to do.
Jesus took away ALL sin for ALL people, now we have the decision to choose.
Ask God...teach me how to love you (God), trust, have faith, discernment. You MUST believe first that the Bible is the Lord's written word and truth.
Here are some versus I want to share. To those whose hearts are hardened, the bible sounds foolish. It is far from foolish. If we have a question about our car, we go to the owners manual. Just as when we have a question about our life and why we are here, We go to the Bible and to the Lord, the Maker of the universe and all things in it. I pray every day for friends and families hearts to be open, to hear and recieve the word of God...I have to trust that if it is God's will for them, then it will be. Meanwhile, I can only ask and keep asking for their hearts to hear the truth. Oh the peace and joy they would feel if they only knew the Savior, the Creator of the universe.
There is only one verse in the bible that tells us how to get to Heaven. One way, you can either choose it or you don't. People don't want it to be that easy, but it is. Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Peter 3:16
Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. 1 Peter 1:21
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
The human heart is deceitful:
“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things,and desperately wicked.
Who really knows how bad it is?
But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.” Jeremiah 17:9-10
No matter if you believe or not, it says in the bible over and over. Every knee will bow and every mouth shall say, Jesus is Lord. "every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess" is Isaiah 45:23. Paul quoted his own adaptation of Isaiah in the New Testament books of Romans (14:11) and Philippians (2:10,11)
"that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. - Philippians (2:10,11)
"Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines." - Hebrews 7-9
Everyone needs a Paul (leader) and everyone needs a Timothy (follower)
Everything you have is from the Lord.
Give God the glory for all the good that happens to you.
There is nothing that happens in your life that doesn’t go through the hands of God first.
Go alone, or go with the Lord
Choosing the Lord you are choosing life, you don't have to suffer alone
The love of God will not place you, where the grace of God cannot keep you.
Pray for people, pray for spiritual gifts, who can I bless?
Respect and fear God
God wants you to want Him and seek Him with your whole heart. God does not and will not make you love Him.
It's not going to be done for you, your way - It's His way, always.
You will fall every day, ask for forgiveness. Say sorry and give THANKS.
The Lord knows exactly what He is doing.
The Lord is the same yesterday, today and always. (Hebrews 13:7-9)
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him
Romans 8:28
Walk steady, strong and straight into His loving arms.
Seek to understand the power of God, trust Him, rest, be joyful.
Today, what do you want me to do? Show me what you want me to do.
Jesus took away ALL sin for ALL people, now we have the decision to choose.
Ask God...teach me how to love you (God), trust, have faith, discernment. You MUST believe first that the Bible is the Lord's written word and truth.
Here are some versus I want to share. To those whose hearts are hardened, the bible sounds foolish. It is far from foolish. If we have a question about our car, we go to the owners manual. Just as when we have a question about our life and why we are here, We go to the Bible and to the Lord, the Maker of the universe and all things in it. I pray every day for friends and families hearts to be open, to hear and recieve the word of God...I have to trust that if it is God's will for them, then it will be. Meanwhile, I can only ask and keep asking for their hearts to hear the truth. Oh the peace and joy they would feel if they only knew the Savior, the Creator of the universe.
There is only one verse in the bible that tells us how to get to Heaven. One way, you can either choose it or you don't. People don't want it to be that easy, but it is. Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Peter 3:16
Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. 1 Peter 1:21
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9
The human heart is deceitful:
“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things,and desperately wicked.
Who really knows how bad it is?
But I, the Lord, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve.” Jeremiah 17:9-10
No matter if you believe or not, it says in the bible over and over. Every knee will bow and every mouth shall say, Jesus is Lord. "every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess" is Isaiah 45:23. Paul quoted his own adaptation of Isaiah in the New Testament books of Romans (14:11) and Philippians (2:10,11)
"that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. - Philippians (2:10,11)
"Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Do not be carried about with various and strange doctrines." - Hebrews 7-9
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Forgot to post this
Alex is really starting to understand his colors. He calls Orange New New, because thats how orange is said, of course! : ) He sees "Daddy's trains" and says new new train,
Ella is in the phase now that I want...I want... and whatever her hearts desire is after I want. I want drink, I want eat, I want duckie, and the list goes on to what the little girl wants...uh oh, look out!
Ella is in the phase now that I want...I want... and whatever her hearts desire is after I want. I want drink, I want eat, I want duckie, and the list goes on to what the little girl wants...uh oh, look out!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
It wont be like this for long
I heard the Darius Rucker song many months back, its called, "It won't be like this for long" - its such a wonderful song about his little girl who grows up before his eyes. There is one part of the song in there that I hold onto, because looking at my babies, I know the terrible two's won’t be like this for long and really, will I remember how terrible it can be sometimes? Probably not. Each phase in their lives I've really tried to embrace(except for the first 4 months with the twins - I was just surviving initially)at 4 months it was easier, then 6 a little easier, then by 9 months "okay I can do this", 12 months "wow this keeps getting better!" Now we made it almost two years and the growth they have had in just 12 months is astonishing, really. Now with Austin I try and embrace each day, because I have already experienced how fast it is happening before our eyes. And with him it seems even faster! Sorry, got a little off track.
I love the part in the song by Darius Rucker, when he sings..."He kisses her goodnight and she says her prayers, he lays down there beside her til her eyes are finally closed, just watching her it breaks his heart cuz he already knows, it wont be like this for long...one day soon that little girl is gonna be all grown up and gone. This phase is going to fly by, if you can just hold on, it wont be like this for long." God does see what we can't, he already knows every breath and moment we take from the very beginning to our last, I surely can hear him saying to me, it won't be like this for long in times that I wonder will it end? I hear him gently say, wait til you see what I have around the corner for you. It's better than you could have imagined, because it is His way, not ours. He is for ALL good, not evil. Thanks to my wonderful bible study, which I have learned so much and so enjoyed. Our God is so good.
This song not only reminds me to live in the moment with my children (which I truly mostly do, because so many people have told me it flies by and it really does), but it also reminds me that this season in life is so short. When God gives us trials in our life we look back and realize His hand through it all, although sometimes it's hard to see Him at work when you are experiencing it, isn’t it?
I just know in every trial whether it be a good one or not so good, His ways are not our ways and I am brought back to Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." All His ways are for good. And our life on earth is such a short period of time, so our trials are even shorter, "only for a season" I like to say, and we know how fast those go! We never know what God has for us right around the corner. We need to let God lead the way and let Him hold the torch at every corner, curve, straight away, uphill and down because He can lead us and will deliver us. It is His promise. It won't be like this for long.
My bible study inspired me to write my above words, thank you ladies. In such a short time, I've come to realize you are all so lovely, thanks for your wisdom and kindness.
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Ephesians 6:17
For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!
2 Corinthians 4:17, NLT
I love the part in the song by Darius Rucker, when he sings..."He kisses her goodnight and she says her prayers, he lays down there beside her til her eyes are finally closed, just watching her it breaks his heart cuz he already knows, it wont be like this for long...one day soon that little girl is gonna be all grown up and gone. This phase is going to fly by, if you can just hold on, it wont be like this for long." God does see what we can't, he already knows every breath and moment we take from the very beginning to our last, I surely can hear him saying to me, it won't be like this for long in times that I wonder will it end? I hear him gently say, wait til you see what I have around the corner for you. It's better than you could have imagined, because it is His way, not ours. He is for ALL good, not evil. Thanks to my wonderful bible study, which I have learned so much and so enjoyed. Our God is so good.
This song not only reminds me to live in the moment with my children (which I truly mostly do, because so many people have told me it flies by and it really does), but it also reminds me that this season in life is so short. When God gives us trials in our life we look back and realize His hand through it all, although sometimes it's hard to see Him at work when you are experiencing it, isn’t it?
I just know in every trial whether it be a good one or not so good, His ways are not our ways and I am brought back to Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." All His ways are for good. And our life on earth is such a short period of time, so our trials are even shorter, "only for a season" I like to say, and we know how fast those go! We never know what God has for us right around the corner. We need to let God lead the way and let Him hold the torch at every corner, curve, straight away, uphill and down because He can lead us and will deliver us. It is His promise. It won't be like this for long.
My bible study inspired me to write my above words, thank you ladies. In such a short time, I've come to realize you are all so lovely, thanks for your wisdom and kindness.
Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. Ephesians 6:17
For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!
2 Corinthians 4:17, NLT
Sunday, July 12, 2009
More more more choo choo
Saturday evening we brought the kids preemie clothes to the NICU at the hospital, they were very happy to receive them. I thanked them for keeping our babies healthy and happy during their stay there. That was such a tender time for me. I remember leaving with Mikes parents one evening and Ella had come home that day, so it was just Alex left in the NICU...my heart shattered in a million pieces when we stood at the elevator door, I didn't want to leave him there all by himself. At least before Ella Bella was with him, makes me cry now just thinking of it. Carol hugged me and said it was okay, that was just what I needed at that moment. Thankfully, Alex came home the very next day. And look at them now, beautiful healthy children who are far from their preemie days.
We met with budget counselors from church last Sunday, they came to our house and went over finances with us. We are both TERRIBLE with money, it was hard to admit we needed someone to show us the way. Usually one person in a marriage is the better manager, but unfortunately, we both admit we are clueless and need some direction and focus. I never learned how to manage money, I always just seemed to have it growing up, my parents were far more generous than I probably deserve, but I always babysat or worked at a deli and a grocery store, so I never considered myself spoiled or anything. When I graduated from college I did not save a penny, I knew about saving...but didn't. I guess I always thought there would be time for it. Now its time to take responsibility, we don't want to pass down our poor money management and planning to our children. I want to start young teaching the kids about money and how to give, SAVE and manage their money, the best way to do that is lead by example. Cash only and always. We are paying for past mistakes so it greatly affects our present, I just want it to be done. On top of it all, Mike has a pile of school loans. We have lots of work to do to get ourselves debt free, but with determination and time, we WILL get there. I'm not worried, I have to trust it will all work out good and Mike is optimistic. The good thing is, we acknowledge the problem and pledge to change it. While we are not rich with padded bank accounts, we are rich with love, and I am certain I prefer that over anything money can buy or pay off. Okay, moving on to a much more pleasant topic.
This morning was a challenge to get out the door, then we got to church and there were no parking spots, so I brought the kids into their Sunday School classes and parked across the street and took a bus. I'll be sure to come early for our Sunday school class so I can get a spot near Kiddie Korner. I think our church is definitely growing, which is a good thing. People from all over the metro area are coming to our church. Mike is working Sundays now, so I am bummed he cannot join us to praise God in His house, he is disappointed also. We always look forward to Sundays, it's an extra special day for us. After church we take the same route home and look for choo choo's - the enjoy it and Alex AND Ella know right when we come upon the tracks, it must be in their blood to adore trains the way their dad and grand dad do. If we see a train, Ella mostly says - more more choo choo, more more choo choo. Everything Ella wants more of these days, she says, "more more daddy", "more more costco", more more book - she always wants more, she's such a dollie! Alex is saying more more now with everything he would like more of, its beyond cute. Their vocabulary is growing every day and they are not afraid to try and say new words. After we do our usual route, we go home, have lunch together, then it's off to nap time, sometimes for us too. Then up again and we have more time together, we usually walk to the park or go for a car ride to look for more more choo choo's!
On Monday, my mom sent me money for my birthday so I could buy myself some clothing and get a pedicure and whatever else I wanted. It was nice to be able to go into a store and shop for just me, of course I got the kids something. I don't know if that's good or bad, neither, I'm sure. So I was in a lovely gift shop and the vera bradley bags were on sale, 40% off. I went to the counter and asked how much this one daisey diaper bag was, with the discount it was $55, I wanted to think that one over before I decided to get it. I wandered around the store and enjoyed browsing. Then I decided that bag was for me! I went and a different gal rang me up. I had found a cute little votive holder as well and just had to get that since it was 60% off $4.95. So the total was around $42 and I knew the bag was $55 - I asked, did you get the votive on there? She said, "yes, I did." I said, "okay, good." and paid the amount I knew must have been incorrect. As I was walking out the store, I delighted in the fact that I got such a good deal. But really, I had bought more than just a good deal. It weighed on my mind and I told Mike, he said "you need to call them in the morning and tell them" I agreed and felt better. I called the next morning and the lady was very puzzled, I had got more off than I was suppose to and I was actually calling to report it!? She chuckled and put me on hold, she came back and thought that was very nice that I had called, but not to worry. I still felt unsettled about it and I wrote out a check for the difference and mailed it. Seventeen dollars wasn't worth my integrity for a great bargain. I don't tell you this story to give praise to what I did, because really I didn't do anything special. I could have corrected it in the store and God gave me the opportunity to do it, but I chose not to. However, the wonderful thing is, I came to God and told him I was sorry I hadn't corrected the miscalculation in the store and that very much pleases God when we tell him our wrongs and turn away from evil. Since Jesus laid down his life for me, our sins are forgiven as far as the east is from the west, and God forgets them forever and ever....what a gracious and loving God He is. He is very much pleased with me, that I was able to hear the tug of the holy spirit and respond appropriately even though it took me a few tries. I'm charmed with my purchase and it reminds me of a valuable lesson that I will carry with me much longer than my beautiful bag.
Now I know when the holy spirit directs me on what to do, I will hear it and respond in a way that will be pleasing to God. I am thankful that God taught me how to hear His call and I know now how to listen and respond when He does. What a blessing and a privilege it is to know the loving, forgiving, Sovereign and ALL KNOWING awesome God who created the universe and EVERYTHING IN IT. Wow.
“The God we serve is able to deliver us…and he will.” Daniel 3:17
Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Phil 2:14
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6
We met with budget counselors from church last Sunday, they came to our house and went over finances with us. We are both TERRIBLE with money, it was hard to admit we needed someone to show us the way. Usually one person in a marriage is the better manager, but unfortunately, we both admit we are clueless and need some direction and focus. I never learned how to manage money, I always just seemed to have it growing up, my parents were far more generous than I probably deserve, but I always babysat or worked at a deli and a grocery store, so I never considered myself spoiled or anything. When I graduated from college I did not save a penny, I knew about saving...but didn't. I guess I always thought there would be time for it. Now its time to take responsibility, we don't want to pass down our poor money management and planning to our children. I want to start young teaching the kids about money and how to give, SAVE and manage their money, the best way to do that is lead by example. Cash only and always. We are paying for past mistakes so it greatly affects our present, I just want it to be done. On top of it all, Mike has a pile of school loans. We have lots of work to do to get ourselves debt free, but with determination and time, we WILL get there. I'm not worried, I have to trust it will all work out good and Mike is optimistic. The good thing is, we acknowledge the problem and pledge to change it. While we are not rich with padded bank accounts, we are rich with love, and I am certain I prefer that over anything money can buy or pay off. Okay, moving on to a much more pleasant topic.
This morning was a challenge to get out the door, then we got to church and there were no parking spots, so I brought the kids into their Sunday School classes and parked across the street and took a bus. I'll be sure to come early for our Sunday school class so I can get a spot near Kiddie Korner. I think our church is definitely growing, which is a good thing. People from all over the metro area are coming to our church. Mike is working Sundays now, so I am bummed he cannot join us to praise God in His house, he is disappointed also. We always look forward to Sundays, it's an extra special day for us. After church we take the same route home and look for choo choo's - the enjoy it and Alex AND Ella know right when we come upon the tracks, it must be in their blood to adore trains the way their dad and grand dad do. If we see a train, Ella mostly says - more more choo choo, more more choo choo. Everything Ella wants more of these days, she says, "more more daddy", "more more costco", more more book - she always wants more, she's such a dollie! Alex is saying more more now with everything he would like more of, its beyond cute. Their vocabulary is growing every day and they are not afraid to try and say new words. After we do our usual route, we go home, have lunch together, then it's off to nap time, sometimes for us too. Then up again and we have more time together, we usually walk to the park or go for a car ride to look for more more choo choo's!
On Monday, my mom sent me money for my birthday so I could buy myself some clothing and get a pedicure and whatever else I wanted. It was nice to be able to go into a store and shop for just me, of course I got the kids something. I don't know if that's good or bad, neither, I'm sure. So I was in a lovely gift shop and the vera bradley bags were on sale, 40% off. I went to the counter and asked how much this one daisey diaper bag was, with the discount it was $55, I wanted to think that one over before I decided to get it. I wandered around the store and enjoyed browsing. Then I decided that bag was for me! I went and a different gal rang me up. I had found a cute little votive holder as well and just had to get that since it was 60% off $4.95. So the total was around $42 and I knew the bag was $55 - I asked, did you get the votive on there? She said, "yes, I did." I said, "okay, good." and paid the amount I knew must have been incorrect. As I was walking out the store, I delighted in the fact that I got such a good deal. But really, I had bought more than just a good deal. It weighed on my mind and I told Mike, he said "you need to call them in the morning and tell them" I agreed and felt better. I called the next morning and the lady was very puzzled, I had got more off than I was suppose to and I was actually calling to report it!? She chuckled and put me on hold, she came back and thought that was very nice that I had called, but not to worry. I still felt unsettled about it and I wrote out a check for the difference and mailed it. Seventeen dollars wasn't worth my integrity for a great bargain. I don't tell you this story to give praise to what I did, because really I didn't do anything special. I could have corrected it in the store and God gave me the opportunity to do it, but I chose not to. However, the wonderful thing is, I came to God and told him I was sorry I hadn't corrected the miscalculation in the store and that very much pleases God when we tell him our wrongs and turn away from evil. Since Jesus laid down his life for me, our sins are forgiven as far as the east is from the west, and God forgets them forever and ever....what a gracious and loving God He is. He is very much pleased with me, that I was able to hear the tug of the holy spirit and respond appropriately even though it took me a few tries. I'm charmed with my purchase and it reminds me of a valuable lesson that I will carry with me much longer than my beautiful bag.
Now I know when the holy spirit directs me on what to do, I will hear it and respond in a way that will be pleasing to God. I am thankful that God taught me how to hear His call and I know now how to listen and respond when He does. What a blessing and a privilege it is to know the loving, forgiving, Sovereign and ALL KNOWING awesome God who created the universe and EVERYTHING IN IT. Wow.
“The God we serve is able to deliver us…and he will.” Daniel 3:17
Do everything without complaining and arguing, so that no one can criticize you. Live clean, innocent lives as children of God, shining like bright lights in a world full of crooked and perverse people. Phil 2:14
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Duck-eee
On Sunday, June 21st I walked forward to recommit my life to God. For the past several months I was being called back into obedience and have heard His call, He wants more of me, so on Sunday, I made that known to my church family. God has really been working on my understanding, I've been in His word and His truth gives peace to my soul and hope for my future. If I did not have hope and trust for the future, I'd be facing some serious darkness.
My bible study has been such a nice support for me, the ladies are from all different walks and we openly share and discuss, its really a joy.
Natalie (our neighbor gal next door) watched the kids while Austin and I went to church this evening. Natalie said Ella was burping and feeding Duckie his bottle. She doesn't go anywhere without Duckie. She always knows where he is. She loves that darn duck, we are down to one Duckie, we lost the other one. I don't know what we'll do if we lose this Duckie. Its like another kid now (almost). Mike thought about buying a lifetime supply of Duckies because he can not bear for his little girl to go without her Duckie. There was a huge thunderstorm and the kids do not enjoy thunder. Ella was yelling for Daddy, how sweet. Natalie just turned up the radio and they didn't notice the thunder then. : )
We moved Alex and Ella into Alex's room and Austin into Ella's room. We still have the guest room so it will all work out nicely when we have company. Alex and Ella are having the best time being roomies. They woke up the other morning and I heard Ella yell "BUBBIE!!!!" then softer, "Hiiiii Bubbie." It was a riot. Then I walk in and they are both jumping in their cribs.
Its so hot here. We've barely been outside to get fresh air. Austin is growing so fast, I want it to slow down a little bit! Before I know it he will be walking!
Well, time to get some sleep. I pushed it to the max tonight.
My bible study has been such a nice support for me, the ladies are from all different walks and we openly share and discuss, its really a joy.
Natalie (our neighbor gal next door) watched the kids while Austin and I went to church this evening. Natalie said Ella was burping and feeding Duckie his bottle. She doesn't go anywhere without Duckie. She always knows where he is. She loves that darn duck, we are down to one Duckie, we lost the other one. I don't know what we'll do if we lose this Duckie. Its like another kid now (almost). Mike thought about buying a lifetime supply of Duckies because he can not bear for his little girl to go without her Duckie. There was a huge thunderstorm and the kids do not enjoy thunder. Ella was yelling for Daddy, how sweet. Natalie just turned up the radio and they didn't notice the thunder then. : )
We moved Alex and Ella into Alex's room and Austin into Ella's room. We still have the guest room so it will all work out nicely when we have company. Alex and Ella are having the best time being roomies. They woke up the other morning and I heard Ella yell "BUBBIE!!!!" then softer, "Hiiiii Bubbie." It was a riot. Then I walk in and they are both jumping in their cribs.
Its so hot here. We've barely been outside to get fresh air. Austin is growing so fast, I want it to slow down a little bit! Before I know it he will be walking!
Well, time to get some sleep. I pushed it to the max tonight.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Going God's Way
Again, I have to remind anyone reading this, I write mainly so my children can look back and know and understand who their momma is and also so they know how much I truly love and adore them. Its important to me that I share my spiritual struggles with them as well, because someday they may face them too and I want them to know its okay - the Lord will get them through it. The best I can do is lead by example, so I will try by trusting in the strength of the Lord. I am delighted by anyone reading this though, because my life is transparent and I am not ashamed of who I am or the struggles I face. We all face tough times. Thank you for caring about my life enough to read on.
My spiritual mentor is Laney (she is my Paul (leader) and I am her Timothy follower) Everyone needs a Paul and everyone needs a Timothy. She is a mature christian and has a wonderful walk with the Lord. I met her in Colorado where I worked. God has kept her in my life and I am so glad He did. I learn so much from her and I run to her for counsel, its a great comfort to me because she doesn't judge me, she sees ME for who I really am and I think that is what I love most. She rarely complains about anything, she trusts the Lord with everything and she waits patiently for His will to be done. I love that she is such an excellent example for me to follow. We had a conversation the other day, I told her I just recently started fearing the Lord. Laney said, where do you think your fear of the Lord came from? I said, I guess it came from Him? Learning and reading His word and understanding WHO God is has given me fear and a greater respect for Him. I'm not scared, I just realized through his word how powerful, omnicious and loving He is.
I've learned so much through my kids with the Lord (Laney told me I would and she was right) and I learned how he is loving and patient he is with us. Ella wanted to push the stroller by herself the other day and every time I'd put even one hand on to help her, she'd turn around and say...noooo. I think that's how we resist God sometimes, we try and do everything on our own strength, steering our own life. Like a loving parent, My heavenly father is constantly reminding me, come to me, I will take it from you...let me help you. Seeing how my hands helped Ella and made things easier, she wanted to do it her way even though HER WAY was more difficult. I understand now that it takes me A LOT longer when I do it MY way, than when I give it to God and have His powerful hand to help.
When I was reading my bible study and thinking I was sliding back and not understanding about salvation, really God was preparing me for MORE....much much more. I was doubting myself, when really God had bigger plans for me. Further understanding. Not just because I am special (smile), but because I am being obedient and reading his word. I have a thousand things going on, but being in His word fills my spirit and gives me a thirst for more.
We stopped getting cable and initially it was to save money and now I don't even want cable back. I have enjoyed having more time to read my bible and spend time with the Lord. TV use to be a thief of my time when the kids were sleeping. Laney told me to just delight in the Lord and read Proverbs and Psalms from time to time. Well, last night after I did some of my bible study, I just went to Proverbs to just enjoy reading my bible and GUESS WHAT? Proverbs 1:7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. (NLT) - that was so exciting to me I almost had to call Laney but it was way late. God spoke to me through his word! His word has come alive to me many times, but never more than that night did I feel it was spelled out to me directly from Him. I realized the things I was reading about death, was a spiritual death and not lack of my salvation, you are going to hell. (I see how we are so quick to doubt the intentions of the Lord too...(sigh) - Jeremiah 29... it says He has plans for us, to prosper, not to destroy) When we are not obedient our spirit suffers because it is the spirit that desires to be close to the Lord. And how we get close to the Lord is through prayer and thanksgiving, and reading His word!!! The bible is the living word and oh how alive it is when i read it sometimes. Before I got to proverbs, God was showing me some other verses, He brought me to Phil 4:6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. I have been very specific and asking for Him to draw close to me. Open my mind and heart to hear his word.
When we are living in the world and not staying connected to God or being obedient, our spirit feels dead. Now He has brought me to a greater understanding. It taught me a lesson too. I felt I was going round in circles but really God was preparing me for more knowledge and understanding. Sometimes i feel silly for thinking doom and gloom, I must remind myself Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.
I don't think i will be sharing this one in my bible study, I think they all think I am still trying to grasp my salvation. I told Laney....God knows our hearts and really HE is the only one to impress...but sometimes I want to share what I know too...someday God will give me the opportunity to.
It takes time and "overs" (do overs)to learn how to live in the Light...but I will keep on trusting in God to direct my path. In the meantime I will pray and be thankful that I don't have to worry about hell anymore...God saved me from that. Thankfully, because Hell sounds like an Awful place to be. It says in the bible that many will walk on a wide road but only few will enter the gates of heaven. There is only one way to heaven, through our Lord Jesus Christ. If it weren't so, it wouldn't say it in the bible and its NEVER been proven wrong in two thousand years! Someone said to me once, It's either ALL true or none of it is. So true.
Now I just need to focus on knowing him, loving him and being thankful. I bet God delights in us when we can really SEE who He is too. I wont learn everything over night. It reminds me of when I couldn't wait to learn how to drive, my parents would take me to the middle school parking lot and let me drive when I was eleven, boy did I love driving and I loved cars, I knew a lot about them too. To this day, I can recognize most car brands and styles. I have a great appreciation for cars...leather, sunroofs...ahhh...I do enjoy cars. And I couldn't wait to turn sixteen so I could have the FREEDOM to drive myself anywhere I wanted to go. But even when you are sixteen and can go anywhere, you still need to go where you are allowed to go. Like school, work or friends homes. You cant just go anywhere!
I guess my point is, even when i get to further understanding from God, I am still not THERE. Nor will I ever hope to be at my destination until I am in Heaven with the Lord. I need to be patient and be happy where he has me at this moment in time. Not wishing for my license so I can go fast or go anywhere I want, but so i can understand and have the freedom to go God's way. At this point in my life, i want to go where God wants me to. Before we got married, we moved to Vermont...we took charge and were going where WE wanted to go and we went on OUR own strength not the Lords. Did we ever consult where the Lord wanted us to be? No. But, we were given some loving discipline afterwards for taking our life into our own hands. I wonder sometimes what would have happened had we gone God's way.
Eph 5:8-11 For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.
I forgot to tell you also, God has been working on my heart in the past several months. I felt him calling me for a re commitment and I intend to do so. Although I knew what happened last time I was saved, then baptized. Evil struck me, but it was because I wasn't rooted deep or discipled....now I am and Satan can just BACK OFF. I want to recommit my life to him to show him I am serious about going God's way.
My spiritual mentor is Laney (she is my Paul (leader) and I am her Timothy follower) Everyone needs a Paul and everyone needs a Timothy. She is a mature christian and has a wonderful walk with the Lord. I met her in Colorado where I worked. God has kept her in my life and I am so glad He did. I learn so much from her and I run to her for counsel, its a great comfort to me because she doesn't judge me, she sees ME for who I really am and I think that is what I love most. She rarely complains about anything, she trusts the Lord with everything and she waits patiently for His will to be done. I love that she is such an excellent example for me to follow. We had a conversation the other day, I told her I just recently started fearing the Lord. Laney said, where do you think your fear of the Lord came from? I said, I guess it came from Him? Learning and reading His word and understanding WHO God is has given me fear and a greater respect for Him. I'm not scared, I just realized through his word how powerful, omnicious and loving He is.
I've learned so much through my kids with the Lord (Laney told me I would and she was right) and I learned how he is loving and patient he is with us. Ella wanted to push the stroller by herself the other day and every time I'd put even one hand on to help her, she'd turn around and say...noooo. I think that's how we resist God sometimes, we try and do everything on our own strength, steering our own life. Like a loving parent, My heavenly father is constantly reminding me, come to me, I will take it from you...let me help you. Seeing how my hands helped Ella and made things easier, she wanted to do it her way even though HER WAY was more difficult. I understand now that it takes me A LOT longer when I do it MY way, than when I give it to God and have His powerful hand to help.
When I was reading my bible study and thinking I was sliding back and not understanding about salvation, really God was preparing me for MORE....much much more. I was doubting myself, when really God had bigger plans for me. Further understanding. Not just because I am special (smile), but because I am being obedient and reading his word. I have a thousand things going on, but being in His word fills my spirit and gives me a thirst for more.
We stopped getting cable and initially it was to save money and now I don't even want cable back. I have enjoyed having more time to read my bible and spend time with the Lord. TV use to be a thief of my time when the kids were sleeping. Laney told me to just delight in the Lord and read Proverbs and Psalms from time to time. Well, last night after I did some of my bible study, I just went to Proverbs to just enjoy reading my bible and GUESS WHAT? Proverbs 1:7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. (NLT) - that was so exciting to me I almost had to call Laney but it was way late. God spoke to me through his word! His word has come alive to me many times, but never more than that night did I feel it was spelled out to me directly from Him. I realized the things I was reading about death, was a spiritual death and not lack of my salvation, you are going to hell. (I see how we are so quick to doubt the intentions of the Lord too...(sigh) - Jeremiah 29... it says He has plans for us, to prosper, not to destroy) When we are not obedient our spirit suffers because it is the spirit that desires to be close to the Lord. And how we get close to the Lord is through prayer and thanksgiving, and reading His word!!! The bible is the living word and oh how alive it is when i read it sometimes. Before I got to proverbs, God was showing me some other verses, He brought me to Phil 4:6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. I have been very specific and asking for Him to draw close to me. Open my mind and heart to hear his word.
When we are living in the world and not staying connected to God or being obedient, our spirit feels dead. Now He has brought me to a greater understanding. It taught me a lesson too. I felt I was going round in circles but really God was preparing me for more knowledge and understanding. Sometimes i feel silly for thinking doom and gloom, I must remind myself Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.
I don't think i will be sharing this one in my bible study, I think they all think I am still trying to grasp my salvation. I told Laney....God knows our hearts and really HE is the only one to impress...but sometimes I want to share what I know too...someday God will give me the opportunity to.
It takes time and "overs" (do overs)to learn how to live in the Light...but I will keep on trusting in God to direct my path. In the meantime I will pray and be thankful that I don't have to worry about hell anymore...God saved me from that. Thankfully, because Hell sounds like an Awful place to be. It says in the bible that many will walk on a wide road but only few will enter the gates of heaven. There is only one way to heaven, through our Lord Jesus Christ. If it weren't so, it wouldn't say it in the bible and its NEVER been proven wrong in two thousand years! Someone said to me once, It's either ALL true or none of it is. So true.
Now I just need to focus on knowing him, loving him and being thankful. I bet God delights in us when we can really SEE who He is too. I wont learn everything over night. It reminds me of when I couldn't wait to learn how to drive, my parents would take me to the middle school parking lot and let me drive when I was eleven, boy did I love driving and I loved cars, I knew a lot about them too. To this day, I can recognize most car brands and styles. I have a great appreciation for cars...leather, sunroofs...ahhh...I do enjoy cars. And I couldn't wait to turn sixteen so I could have the FREEDOM to drive myself anywhere I wanted to go. But even when you are sixteen and can go anywhere, you still need to go where you are allowed to go. Like school, work or friends homes. You cant just go anywhere!
I guess my point is, even when i get to further understanding from God, I am still not THERE. Nor will I ever hope to be at my destination until I am in Heaven with the Lord. I need to be patient and be happy where he has me at this moment in time. Not wishing for my license so I can go fast or go anywhere I want, but so i can understand and have the freedom to go God's way. At this point in my life, i want to go where God wants me to. Before we got married, we moved to Vermont...we took charge and were going where WE wanted to go and we went on OUR own strength not the Lords. Did we ever consult where the Lord wanted us to be? No. But, we were given some loving discipline afterwards for taking our life into our own hands. I wonder sometimes what would have happened had we gone God's way.
Eph 5:8-11 For once you were full of darkness, but now you have light from the Lord. So live as people of light! For this light within you produces only what is good and right and true. Carefully determine what pleases the Lord. Take no part in the worthless deeds of evil and darkness; instead, expose them.
I forgot to tell you also, God has been working on my heart in the past several months. I felt him calling me for a re commitment and I intend to do so. Although I knew what happened last time I was saved, then baptized. Evil struck me, but it was because I wasn't rooted deep or discipled....now I am and Satan can just BACK OFF. I want to recommit my life to him to show him I am serious about going God's way.
Friday, June 12, 2009
Holding Hands
Turns out Ella had Roseola, which is a common virus that 6 month-2 yr. olds get. Her rash is all gone and she is back to her normal self. She has been very accident prone lately. Yesterday we were playing with a shape sorter and Alex got excited and picked it up, hitting her in the nose and she had a bloody nose. Then they were chasing each other around the dining room table and she turned fast and hit her head on the edge of the table. There were a few other things, it just seems this age is one accident after another! Alex too. He is bumping his head and climbing things. Sometimes when they are both walking down the stairs in the morning or from nap, they hold hands with one another. The other day, Ella was playing on a wagon and fell face first, her nose bled and she is still bruised from it. We felt really bad for her. We always have them hold hands when we walk into church, because one of us has Austin and the other has the two, so its easier if they are all holding hands. Plus when we are out walking together, we have them hold hands as they hold ours when we cross the street. Now they just do it automatically, today when they left the house they were both holding hands. It was so sweet. Then When we have snack and Ella is at her high chair, she says, BUBBIE, BUBBIE! She wants to be sure he knows its snack time. Other times she will bring him his bib. Or if I get them a drink, she yells for Bubbie to come get his or sometimes she will bring it to him. They really are the best of friends. Other than normal brother sister spats, they are really good to one another. I am so glad they have each other, especially when I need to take time to feed Austin, I put them in the play room and they play so well together. MOST OF THE TIME. I guess they can't be perfect little angels all the time. : )
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Just another day
Ella had a fever over the weekend, 105 degrees, it was VERY scary, I was on my knees praying to God for her to be healed. We were on the phone twice with children's mercy on how to handle it. I was nervous we would have to bring her in, but thankfully after Tylenol, a luke warm bath and drinking fluids we were able to get it lowered. We had her sleep with us, Mike and I barely slept. The very next day she was back to her normal self so we thought it was okay to take her to church - but then yesterday afternoon we noticed a rash like all over her body, we are taking her to the doctor this morning. Hope its nothing serious, I don't think so. Probably hand, foot, mouth - what Alex had, because he seems to be healthy and you can only get that once. I got sick when Alex did, it was terrible, I am glad I wont get that again!
I am going through Ella's clothes and seeing what I can sell them for either at a consignment or try to sell on Craig's list, I'd love to give them away to friends but I am trying to find ways to bring in some extra cash. Also, I realized my kids dress better than I do and I have no clothing that fits me. We never go without though, thankfully. I may get a job a few days a week. It would be nice to get out of the house on my own for a little bit. We'll see. In the fall I am going to give away an outdoor family portrait session at my MOPS gatherings, that way the ladies will know I am a photographer and can do outside portraits of their families for a reasonable price. I may try some studio stuff too. And then there is Arbonne. I hope to put some effort into that, it takes a lot of effort to be successful and while I know I could be successful at it, there is a cost for success and it means time away from my family. I'm just not ready to be away from my family very much.
For now, I am enjoying my play dates. We have a group of four of us ladies and we switch houses each Friday, its really nice, a little chaotic but nice to get to know them better. They are all really sweet and so are their darling kiddos. Our kids are all close in age by months so its nice.
Austin is up about two times overnight. Not too bad. He is growing like a week though! He is so long and gaining weight great! I love nice plump babies. They are so cute!
Mike made me coffee this morning, it was ready when I got downstairs...he is such a sweet guy!
Well, I heard a plate go overboard, better get back to the kids.
I am going through Ella's clothes and seeing what I can sell them for either at a consignment or try to sell on Craig's list, I'd love to give them away to friends but I am trying to find ways to bring in some extra cash. Also, I realized my kids dress better than I do and I have no clothing that fits me. We never go without though, thankfully. I may get a job a few days a week. It would be nice to get out of the house on my own for a little bit. We'll see. In the fall I am going to give away an outdoor family portrait session at my MOPS gatherings, that way the ladies will know I am a photographer and can do outside portraits of their families for a reasonable price. I may try some studio stuff too. And then there is Arbonne. I hope to put some effort into that, it takes a lot of effort to be successful and while I know I could be successful at it, there is a cost for success and it means time away from my family. I'm just not ready to be away from my family very much.
For now, I am enjoying my play dates. We have a group of four of us ladies and we switch houses each Friday, its really nice, a little chaotic but nice to get to know them better. They are all really sweet and so are their darling kiddos. Our kids are all close in age by months so its nice.
Austin is up about two times overnight. Not too bad. He is growing like a week though! He is so long and gaining weight great! I love nice plump babies. They are so cute!
Mike made me coffee this morning, it was ready when I got downstairs...he is such a sweet guy!
Well, I heard a plate go overboard, better get back to the kids.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Such a sweet smile!
Its been 10 weeks since delivery day. Austin has had reflux which has made things a little difficult getting him on a steady schedule, but overall he is such a joy. He LOVES to be held and I really do enjoy holdng him. He is pretty good at communicating his needs and we understand him when he is hungry, tired or just wants to be held. A few weeks ago Gram and Grand Dad arrived. Gram introduced us to Veggie tales, a cartoon that is so adorable...the kids really enjoy watching them. I got to have some free time while they were here. I had an evening scrapbooking, which was really fun. It was great to get Austins book started too. Mike had me get my toes done for Mother's day, and I just love getting them done. The kids enjoyed having their grand parents here, they get spoiled with extra attention and kisses! Granddad and Gram said they had seen Austin smile, but Austin smiled at me on May 15th. Such a sweet thing to see his first smile and acknowledgement of me. It makes all the sleepless nights worthwhile. He is really starting to coo and smile and have mini conversations with us. He is sleeping 6-7 hours at night, I should be sleeping now while he is, but I am not.
I have been making my schedule more and more busy with play dates and I signed up for a summer bible study on Wednesday nights. It will be a challenge to get there, but I feel confident I can do it - plus its free child care! Now that's incentive. Its important to me to get out and more importantly to get in God's word. Plus the kids really enjoy being around other kids.
Alex had a funny thing happen to him the other day. He was playing on the at tower and his bottom fell through the hole, he was yelling...I stuck, I stuck! I wish I had grabbed the camera..it was so funny. Ella is starting to point to her diaper when she needs to have it changed. Today she pointed and said, poop. Sure enough, she was right!
We have hired Natalie and sometimes Adam (the kids next door) to come over and babysit the nights Mike is working. Its been a huge help to me just getting the kids outside to play and then we do our bedtime routine, sometimes I even have time to go for a walk after we get the kids down. I wish we could have her for longer, but at least its a few hours I have some extra hands. She is so helpful and takes initiative to do things, I dont have to ask. The other night I scurried off in a hurry to bible study and left the kitchen a mess and she had the whole place spotlless when we returned. She has gotten pooped and pee'd on by Alex and Austin...and she even came back after that! Not to mention, how thoughtful she is, because she bought the kids some veggie tales vhs at a garage sale, it was so sweet of her to think of them. She is kind and patient with the kids (and with me) and you can tell they adore her. Mike is going out of town the end of June, it will be a very challenging experience for me, but thankfully Natalie will come help out a bit and take some of the stress away. Its tough when you have Austin who has to have his needs met immediately and then Alex and Ella who would like their attention too.
Our fence is being put up next week. We are really excited to have a safe place for the kids to play. Gram says the fence is our Anniversary and birthday presents for the next 20 years. : ) That was so sweet of Mike's parents to do that for us. I am excited to sit outside and enjoy watching the kids play. Next year the kids will be old enough to have a swing set, so we'll be getting them that for their birthday.
I have been making my schedule more and more busy with play dates and I signed up for a summer bible study on Wednesday nights. It will be a challenge to get there, but I feel confident I can do it - plus its free child care! Now that's incentive. Its important to me to get out and more importantly to get in God's word. Plus the kids really enjoy being around other kids.
Alex had a funny thing happen to him the other day. He was playing on the at tower and his bottom fell through the hole, he was yelling...I stuck, I stuck! I wish I had grabbed the camera..it was so funny. Ella is starting to point to her diaper when she needs to have it changed. Today she pointed and said, poop. Sure enough, she was right!
We have hired Natalie and sometimes Adam (the kids next door) to come over and babysit the nights Mike is working. Its been a huge help to me just getting the kids outside to play and then we do our bedtime routine, sometimes I even have time to go for a walk after we get the kids down. I wish we could have her for longer, but at least its a few hours I have some extra hands. She is so helpful and takes initiative to do things, I dont have to ask. The other night I scurried off in a hurry to bible study and left the kitchen a mess and she had the whole place spotlless when we returned. She has gotten pooped and pee'd on by Alex and Austin...and she even came back after that! Not to mention, how thoughtful she is, because she bought the kids some veggie tales vhs at a garage sale, it was so sweet of her to think of them. She is kind and patient with the kids (and with me) and you can tell they adore her. Mike is going out of town the end of June, it will be a very challenging experience for me, but thankfully Natalie will come help out a bit and take some of the stress away. Its tough when you have Austin who has to have his needs met immediately and then Alex and Ella who would like their attention too.
Our fence is being put up next week. We are really excited to have a safe place for the kids to play. Gram says the fence is our Anniversary and birthday presents for the next 20 years. : ) That was so sweet of Mike's parents to do that for us. I am excited to sit outside and enjoy watching the kids play. Next year the kids will be old enough to have a swing set, so we'll be getting them that for their birthday.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Our baby boy is finally here!
Finally our baby boy arrived March 21st at 10:09am. Weighing 8 pounds, 21 inches long. He is adorable and such a lovely new addition to our family. The delivery was exceptional, we delivered at Overland Park Regional Medical Center and the staff was top notch. We arrived at the hospital at 8am and my doctor came in shortly after and said, its birth day! After calling our parents and a few others we moved along smoothly to the delivery room, I hadn't eaten a thing this time around so that was good. Mary was in our triage and was able to move with us to the delivery room, which was really nice because she cared for us during my last hospital visit under two weeks before. As they brought me to the delivery room, I was very anxious about the c-section, last time with the twins I had the sensation that I couldn't breathe due to the spinal. As they were preparing my back, I was chanting my prayers over and over in a low voice, I was relying solely on Jesus to get me through this and it was on His strength alone. After the surgery Mary had told me she thought she could hear me praying and she wanted me to know she was praying for me too. Everything went so smoothly, praise God. This time I could breathe easy and I could even hear music playing in the back ground (one song in particular that I remember is Peter Gabriel, In your eyes). Then the nurse told Mike, okay now is the time to roll your video...Dr Younglove announced, it's a boy! We were beyond he moon. I could hear him cry and I couldn't wait to hear how much he weighed and how long he was. I also wanted to be sure he looked like Austin. Austin got to be in Daddy's arms while they sewed me up. It was such a pleasurable experience compared to the organized chaos that we felt with the twins. With Alex and Ella there were two neonatal teams ready to take the babies and about 20 people in surgery all having their specific tasks. A doctor telling me they are taking my babies, here are their bracelets...all while they are finishing my surgery and i couldn't breathe. Any who, Austin is here now HOORAY!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Delivery day is apporaching
Another stent in the hospital at 37 weeks. This baby is giving us more scare than the twins did! The time for the baby T's arrival is near and I am geting more anxious as the days approach. I am feeling very confused about our delivery options. While I know there are risks to a VBAC, I feel I am a good candidate for one. I have been asking the Lord to lead me to His will for the birth. I have plenty of help of hand and Mike has tons of time off, but I am still feeling anxious about another c-section. I just want to be in good health afterwards. I felt run over by a big mac truck last delivery with the twins. I just dont want to start off that way with baby T.
I know how much my mom misses my dad and her life in florida. I cant even express into words my gratitude for her being here. Mom is so amazing with the kids, she plays with them, bathes them and cares for them wonderfully, they truly do adore her and enjoy spending time with her. I try to tell my mom in some profound way how grateful I am and words just cannot express. It's a huge sacrifice for my dad also, which I realize and I am beyond thankful. I am blessed to have such loving and giving parents. I wish Mike and I lived closer to both of our parents.
My days are filled with chats with friends on the phone, tv, reading and more reading and spending some special time with Alex and Ella. I hope they wont feel second place when the new baby arrives. A mothers guilt never quits, even on bed rest.
I know how much my mom misses my dad and her life in florida. I cant even express into words my gratitude for her being here. Mom is so amazing with the kids, she plays with them, bathes them and cares for them wonderfully, they truly do adore her and enjoy spending time with her. I try to tell my mom in some profound way how grateful I am and words just cannot express. It's a huge sacrifice for my dad also, which I realize and I am beyond thankful. I am blessed to have such loving and giving parents. I wish Mike and I lived closer to both of our parents.
My days are filled with chats with friends on the phone, tv, reading and more reading and spending some special time with Alex and Ella. I hope they wont feel second place when the new baby arrives. A mothers guilt never quits, even on bed rest.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
A Good Life
This winter has been very mild, yet I am still very anxious for spring to arrive. I look forward to my brisk walks and getting in shape. I need to have the energy to keep up with three little ones. Mike is committed to getting in shape and being healthy also. He had his physical and the Dr said it was time to lose weight. I think it will be easier for us both after the baby arrives since I have cravings like dunkin donuts and milk shakes...hey, baby wants what baby gets! HA HA HA!
My mom has been here for two weeks and barely lets me lift a finger. I have to keep my lifting limited and she and Mike make it very easy for me to follow that. I cant express my thankfullness that my mom is able to come and be with me and help me for the remainder of my pregnancy. She is so selfless and giving, not to forget to mention my dad for letting her be here for us. they are both making sacrifices for me that I am more than grateful to recieve.
I must also say that Mike has been an amazing father and husband. He is always so willing to run errands or tend to our every needs. He plays with the kids and reads to them every night. Alex and Ella miss their Daddy when he is at work, especially Ella. She went to the door the other day and it wasnteven close to when Daddy was suppose to be home, and she said Dad-DDee!!?? and she wimpered like she wanted him to walk through the door. They both go running to the door when he gets home. Ella's eyes and face light right up.
The things Alex and Ella do that make us smile:
The other evening Ella was pushing around her stroller and I asked her where he babies were and Alex picked up both babies and went running after her, it was so darn funny. He gave us a great laugh.
Ella knows exactly when it is 5:00pm, she grabs her bib and brings it to me to put on her and she grabs Bubbie's bib and says, Bubbie!?!!! And brings him his bib, she is always looking out for her brother.
Alex and Ella were coming down the stairs and Ella grabs Alex's hand and they start down the stairs together. So sweet!
My mom has been here for two weeks and barely lets me lift a finger. I have to keep my lifting limited and she and Mike make it very easy for me to follow that. I cant express my thankfullness that my mom is able to come and be with me and help me for the remainder of my pregnancy. She is so selfless and giving, not to forget to mention my dad for letting her be here for us. they are both making sacrifices for me that I am more than grateful to recieve.
I must also say that Mike has been an amazing father and husband. He is always so willing to run errands or tend to our every needs. He plays with the kids and reads to them every night. Alex and Ella miss their Daddy when he is at work, especially Ella. She went to the door the other day and it wasnteven close to when Daddy was suppose to be home, and she said Dad-DDee!!?? and she wimpered like she wanted him to walk through the door. They both go running to the door when he gets home. Ella's eyes and face light right up.
The things Alex and Ella do that make us smile:
The other evening Ella was pushing around her stroller and I asked her where he babies were and Alex picked up both babies and went running after her, it was so darn funny. He gave us a great laugh.
Ella knows exactly when it is 5:00pm, she grabs her bib and brings it to me to put on her and she grabs Bubbie's bib and says, Bubbie!?!!! And brings him his bib, she is always looking out for her brother.
Alex and Ella were coming down the stairs and Ella grabs Alex's hand and they start down the stairs together. So sweet!
Friday, February 13, 2009
A scary Sunday
It was the first Sunday in a long while that Mike was able to go to church, we tried a new Sunday school class and met some lovely people. We went to check on the kids on our way to worship and they were both screaming, so we packed them up and headed to Costco. At Costco I wasn't feeling quite right, we finished up and Mike said to call the doctor when we get home, I was having contractions about 6 minutes apart. The nurse said to go to the hospital.
After a few hours, I continued to contract about 3-6 minutes apart and the on call doctor came in to check me out. The doctor said I needed to stay overnight and we needed to get the contractions to stop. They gave me a shot that was suppose to stop the contractions and give me some relief, it did not help, the contractions kept coming strong.
They decided to give me Magnesium Chloride and the steroid shot to help develop the babies lungs in case we should have to deliver early. Jeff and Alisa were able to care for Alex and Ella thankfully, while Mike was with me until I got settled at the hospital. Sunday night was miserable, I didn't sleep and I my pain worsened.
Finally at about 2am Monday my contractions stopped and I could breath easier again. Monday I read magazines, watched TV and slept while they monitored me. Mike was super dad and took great care of the kids while I was in the hospital. Tuesday I was able to go home and our new friends from church, Ray and Catherine, brought us the most delicious lasagna dinner. It was such a relief to have dinner made since we hadn't had a moment to think about getting dinner after just getting back from a sonogram Tuesday afternoon.
I am home now and my mom arrived yesterday, "Grandma to the rescue!". I am on bed rest for the rest of the pregnancy and the next 12 days are crucial for the baby. My doctor said our goal is to make it at least another 3 weeks. So Mike is off the next week to help out. I couldn't do it without the help of Mike and my mom, thank you Lord. If it had been the week before when Mike was in Florida, I don't know what I would have done! God's timing is perfect.
After a few hours, I continued to contract about 3-6 minutes apart and the on call doctor came in to check me out. The doctor said I needed to stay overnight and we needed to get the contractions to stop. They gave me a shot that was suppose to stop the contractions and give me some relief, it did not help, the contractions kept coming strong.
They decided to give me Magnesium Chloride and the steroid shot to help develop the babies lungs in case we should have to deliver early. Jeff and Alisa were able to care for Alex and Ella thankfully, while Mike was with me until I got settled at the hospital. Sunday night was miserable, I didn't sleep and I my pain worsened.
Finally at about 2am Monday my contractions stopped and I could breath easier again. Monday I read magazines, watched TV and slept while they monitored me. Mike was super dad and took great care of the kids while I was in the hospital. Tuesday I was able to go home and our new friends from church, Ray and Catherine, brought us the most delicious lasagna dinner. It was such a relief to have dinner made since we hadn't had a moment to think about getting dinner after just getting back from a sonogram Tuesday afternoon.
I am home now and my mom arrived yesterday, "Grandma to the rescue!". I am on bed rest for the rest of the pregnancy and the next 12 days are crucial for the baby. My doctor said our goal is to make it at least another 3 weeks. So Mike is off the next week to help out. I couldn't do it without the help of Mike and my mom, thank you Lord. If it had been the week before when Mike was in Florida, I don't know what I would have done! God's timing is perfect.
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Another Glorious Day!
Well, its another beautiful day here in sunny Kansas. Alex and Ella are playing quietly in their playroom, gives me a moment to write a blog and sip some coffee. We had a really nice week. Although the kids have regressed, they are using their sucky's all the time now, it was just fo bedtime and nappy but now its all the time. I dont know how to stop it. I try and not give it to them but then Ella stands where I keep them and say ucky! How can I say no to that?
We played out on the deck for quite a while yesterday, they love to be outside and look at the birds and trees and run around. I wish we had a fenced in yard, because I just cannot chase them around being 32 weeks prego. Mike and I are committed to getting one next year, along with a swing set for the kids. My friend Eileen from growing up placed an order for Arbonne yesterday, because she wanted to support me in my efforts of starting my own business. I thought that was super sweet of her. Not that I would expect anyone to order, but I think her motive behind ordering is very touching and genuine...and I appreciate her for that.
I am so ready for springtime. I am feeling very couped up in the house and getting a taste of spring yesterday was enough for me to get excited about warm weather and walking to the park again. My efforts to shed this baby weight will be in full gear again a month after the baby is born.
Mike is on a new schedule, his days off are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Sat off. So I am excited that tonight is our Friday night and he is bringing home chinese. I am taping Finding Nemo on cable and we'll watch it tonight with the kids. Church tomorrow and then we have Dr appointments on Monday for the kids and the dentist for Mike.
I am 32 weeks and counting, the biggest struggle I have right now is getting my socks on!? Who would have ever thought? Last time I was bed bound so I had not worries of socks and if I went to a dr appointment i wore flip flops becasue my feet were a bit swollen. This pregnancy has been pretty easy mostly, some back pain here and there but no complaints. I feel pretty fortunate for that.
We got our mini van, Mike flew to Florida to get it. I am so grateful his trip home was safe and uneventful. He is such a good driver and he is very good at navigating. I am always glad I have him in the car, we never get lost with him. The car is so great, just what we need for our growing family. My dad has a great gift for finding and negotiating a great car deal. We are thankful for his efforts and support.
The kids and I are going to go meet daddy for lunch today so I had better go get ready. This afternoon after nap we are going to color some hearts I cut out and make some valentines day cards to send out to some special peeps. Alex and Ella are playing away in their ball pit right now, they love that thing!
A funny little story, every nite walking upstairs Alex says bye bye and waves to the living room, we're not sure who he is saying bye bye to, but it is the cutest thing.
Thanks for reading, God bless you. xxoo
We played out on the deck for quite a while yesterday, they love to be outside and look at the birds and trees and run around. I wish we had a fenced in yard, because I just cannot chase them around being 32 weeks prego. Mike and I are committed to getting one next year, along with a swing set for the kids. My friend Eileen from growing up placed an order for Arbonne yesterday, because she wanted to support me in my efforts of starting my own business. I thought that was super sweet of her. Not that I would expect anyone to order, but I think her motive behind ordering is very touching and genuine...and I appreciate her for that.
I am so ready for springtime. I am feeling very couped up in the house and getting a taste of spring yesterday was enough for me to get excited about warm weather and walking to the park again. My efforts to shed this baby weight will be in full gear again a month after the baby is born.
Mike is on a new schedule, his days off are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Sat off. So I am excited that tonight is our Friday night and he is bringing home chinese. I am taping Finding Nemo on cable and we'll watch it tonight with the kids. Church tomorrow and then we have Dr appointments on Monday for the kids and the dentist for Mike.
I am 32 weeks and counting, the biggest struggle I have right now is getting my socks on!? Who would have ever thought? Last time I was bed bound so I had not worries of socks and if I went to a dr appointment i wore flip flops becasue my feet were a bit swollen. This pregnancy has been pretty easy mostly, some back pain here and there but no complaints. I feel pretty fortunate for that.
We got our mini van, Mike flew to Florida to get it. I am so grateful his trip home was safe and uneventful. He is such a good driver and he is very good at navigating. I am always glad I have him in the car, we never get lost with him. The car is so great, just what we need for our growing family. My dad has a great gift for finding and negotiating a great car deal. We are thankful for his efforts and support.
The kids and I are going to go meet daddy for lunch today so I had better go get ready. This afternoon after nap we are going to color some hearts I cut out and make some valentines day cards to send out to some special peeps. Alex and Ella are playing away in their ball pit right now, they love that thing!
A funny little story, every nite walking upstairs Alex says bye bye and waves to the living room, we're not sure who he is saying bye bye to, but it is the cutest thing.
Thanks for reading, God bless you. xxoo
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Today was 68 degrees!? What a winter!
We went and watched a few trains pass by today, we had the windows down and the kids loved it but one train was too loud and we had too many windows down, it scared poor Alex. So the next one we kept the windows up more. He is so sensitive. Poor little baby boy. But as soon as it passed he said CHOO CHOO and waved and said bye bye! Ella waved too as the trains approached, they both love choo choos, their dad is happy about that. I bet their Grand Dad is too. In the car the kids yell different things, Alex will Say CHOO CHOO, CHOO CHOO and Ella will be saying Bye Bye, Uhhh OHHH Uhhhh Ohhhh! They have their own little band of sayings, I need to vidoe tape it sometime.
We also took the kids to the neighborhood park today, it was very warm! I am ready for spring time. Alex and Ella got SOO EXCITED when we got to the park! They loved running around and getting some exercise. Alex loves to climb anything he can, he is very good at climbing and getting around. Some teenage girls at the park commented on how cute Ella is, don't they know it!?! :) They loved her little pig tails and the way she pranced around.
After dinner Alex was screaming and unhappy, I was on the phone with my mom and put her on speaker - She said, Alex, you stop screaming and smile for Grandma! It changed his focus and fortunately got him out the funk he was in. He was laughing and saying HI to the phone.
Ella loves her stuffed animal, named Ducky. Ella dropped her ducky today and said "UH Ohhhhh" - Mike said it was the cutest thing ever. Yesterday she had to have ducky at snack and she kept trying to feed ducky apples.
Just another day in the life, uneventful but oh so wonderful. Thank you, Lord, for my beautiful loving family.
We also took the kids to the neighborhood park today, it was very warm! I am ready for spring time. Alex and Ella got SOO EXCITED when we got to the park! They loved running around and getting some exercise. Alex loves to climb anything he can, he is very good at climbing and getting around. Some teenage girls at the park commented on how cute Ella is, don't they know it!?! :) They loved her little pig tails and the way she pranced around.
After dinner Alex was screaming and unhappy, I was on the phone with my mom and put her on speaker - She said, Alex, you stop screaming and smile for Grandma! It changed his focus and fortunately got him out the funk he was in. He was laughing and saying HI to the phone.
Ella loves her stuffed animal, named Ducky. Ella dropped her ducky today and said "UH Ohhhhh" - Mike said it was the cutest thing ever. Yesterday she had to have ducky at snack and she kept trying to feed ducky apples.
Just another day in the life, uneventful but oh so wonderful. Thank you, Lord, for my beautiful loving family.
25 Random notes about me, Lizz T.
25 Random notes about me
1. All time favorite movies is the wizard of oz
2. I majored in Communications at Lyndon State College in VT, and became a tv news photographer right after graduation
3. I want to be successful in my business and will make my dreams come true
4. I had a BMW 528e in college. I am a car snob, but am getting better. Heck I just joined the mini van club and it’s not the top of the line mini van with all the bells and whistles. I had to settle for what’s going to fit best for our growing family at the moment. Someday, I will have my beamer again though. Although, now that I am selling arbonne, it will probably be a Mercedes first
5. I am so proud of my husband for writing a children’s book and dedicating it to our kids, now his brother needs to illustrate it and then we'll work on publishing. Whatever happens, the kids will have a book that their dad wrote for them : )
6. My friends and I use to have star search contests in my basement and dress up in my dad’s deer hunting gear and whatever else we could find in our basement closets.
7. Okay, I admit it; I use to LOVE new kids on the block
8. I went to both Grateful Dead shows in Highgate Vermont.
9. Mikes parents have a house right on the water in Cape Cod , we will plan to make our yearly vacation there once the kids get a little older.
10. I want to go to New Zealand
11. I want to do mission work; I have a heart for women and children in the Middle East
12. I try to sew and stink at it. I keep trying though. I am making a blanket for Mae’s birthday (in Jan.) and the first one I finished will now be Ella’s because I am too embarrassed to give it to little miss Mae.
13. I enjoy scrap booking and collecting things about Alex and Ella’s life, I am collecting “stuff” for their treasure chest that I will give them when they leave home so they will always know their roots and who they are.
14. I love our bedtime routine as a family; we have so much fun ending the day together
15. I grew up skiing ALL the time, since I was 5 years old. I loved growing up in VT and skiing there – but Colorado skiing is wayyyy better than the east most of the time.
16. I love the song, Somewhere Over the Rainbow – by Judy Garland and the version by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole – brings me to a happy place
17. I have a spiritual mentor, thank God!
18. I have a handful of girlfriends that I have been friends with since 2nd grade
19. I am not as social as I once was, but am busy raising my family and that is most important to me, I always wanted to be a mom and I LOVE LOVE it now that I am finally here and get to stay home with them. Sure I have my days, but who doesn’t!? Overall it’s the best ever.
20. I love making traditions for our family
21. I love my mom and dad dearly and can’t bear the thought of losing them someday; I hope we’ll live closer in the future
22. Nothing beats being in the loving arms of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
23. People who aren’t CRAZY about Jesus just don’t know Him. I hope and pray they come to know Him some day.
24. I wonder if 2012 will be the end of the world, the Mayan’s seem to think so – we’ll see! I’m ready and waiting should it be.
25. I love to look at the stars and I am fascinated by the universe. It’s so mysterious to me. I have spent lots of time looking at the sky at night and admiring the far off lands!
1. All time favorite movies is the wizard of oz
2. I majored in Communications at Lyndon State College in VT, and became a tv news photographer right after graduation
3. I want to be successful in my business and will make my dreams come true
4. I had a BMW 528e in college. I am a car snob, but am getting better. Heck I just joined the mini van club and it’s not the top of the line mini van with all the bells and whistles. I had to settle for what’s going to fit best for our growing family at the moment. Someday, I will have my beamer again though. Although, now that I am selling arbonne, it will probably be a Mercedes first
5. I am so proud of my husband for writing a children’s book and dedicating it to our kids, now his brother needs to illustrate it and then we'll work on publishing. Whatever happens, the kids will have a book that their dad wrote for them : )
6. My friends and I use to have star search contests in my basement and dress up in my dad’s deer hunting gear and whatever else we could find in our basement closets.
7. Okay, I admit it; I use to LOVE new kids on the block
8. I went to both Grateful Dead shows in Highgate Vermont.
9. Mikes parents have a house right on the water in Cape Cod , we will plan to make our yearly vacation there once the kids get a little older.
10. I want to go to New Zealand
11. I want to do mission work; I have a heart for women and children in the Middle East
12. I try to sew and stink at it. I keep trying though. I am making a blanket for Mae’s birthday (in Jan.) and the first one I finished will now be Ella’s because I am too embarrassed to give it to little miss Mae.
13. I enjoy scrap booking and collecting things about Alex and Ella’s life, I am collecting “stuff” for their treasure chest that I will give them when they leave home so they will always know their roots and who they are.
14. I love our bedtime routine as a family; we have so much fun ending the day together
15. I grew up skiing ALL the time, since I was 5 years old. I loved growing up in VT and skiing there – but Colorado skiing is wayyyy better than the east most of the time.
16. I love the song, Somewhere Over the Rainbow – by Judy Garland and the version by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole – brings me to a happy place
17. I have a spiritual mentor, thank God!
18. I have a handful of girlfriends that I have been friends with since 2nd grade
19. I am not as social as I once was, but am busy raising my family and that is most important to me, I always wanted to be a mom and I LOVE LOVE it now that I am finally here and get to stay home with them. Sure I have my days, but who doesn’t!? Overall it’s the best ever.
20. I love making traditions for our family
21. I love my mom and dad dearly and can’t bear the thought of losing them someday; I hope we’ll live closer in the future
22. Nothing beats being in the loving arms of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
23. People who aren’t CRAZY about Jesus just don’t know Him. I hope and pray they come to know Him some day.
24. I wonder if 2012 will be the end of the world, the Mayan’s seem to think so – we’ll see! I’m ready and waiting should it be.
25. I love to look at the stars and I am fascinated by the universe. It’s so mysterious to me. I have spent lots of time looking at the sky at night and admiring the far off lands!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
A few good stories
Mike told Ella to go shut the bathroom door this morning, she said door? and she ran over to the bathroom. She looked back at him and said, Door? And he nodded and she shut the door.
A few weeks ago while my parents were here we went to the store. I rarely buy the bakery cookies, but we did this time. It was on the counter where I have kept the cookies in the past. My dad snuck a cookie and headed over to the tv, thinking he had not been caught. Alex, the cookie police, ran after my dad saying Ki Ki, Ki Ki, Ki Ki! Not only had dad been busted, but Alex then ran over to where the incident occurred and demanded his ki ki!
A few months ago Alex was playing with the phone. I didnt realize he actually turned it on. The next thing I notice on caller id is the City of Lenexa calling. It was 9-1-1 calling back. They got a hang up from our house. I had no idea. Of course when they called, I took the phone out of Alex's hands and he was crying when I answered, I proceeded to say everything was fine, sorry for the confusion. Mike had me going the rest of the day saying the police were out front. Of course I kept falling for it.
A few weeks ago while my parents were here we went to the store. I rarely buy the bakery cookies, but we did this time. It was on the counter where I have kept the cookies in the past. My dad snuck a cookie and headed over to the tv, thinking he had not been caught. Alex, the cookie police, ran after my dad saying Ki Ki, Ki Ki, Ki Ki! Not only had dad been busted, but Alex then ran over to where the incident occurred and demanded his ki ki!
A few months ago Alex was playing with the phone. I didnt realize he actually turned it on. The next thing I notice on caller id is the City of Lenexa calling. It was 9-1-1 calling back. They got a hang up from our house. I had no idea. Of course when they called, I took the phone out of Alex's hands and he was crying when I answered, I proceeded to say everything was fine, sorry for the confusion. Mike had me going the rest of the day saying the police were out front. Of course I kept falling for it.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Time to tell
Well, its almost Feb and I have not written. I write to the kids mostly in context, so forgive me if you feel left out. They are probably the only ones who will read this anyway! SO here goes. This time I would like to write about Alex and Ella and Baby T, since it is them I am mostly writing to anyway. I can hardly believe how fast they are growing. I am due in 8 weeks and am trying to be as prepared as I can mentally and physically. Baby T is moving so much and its much different than the twins. I feel more movement this time if you can believe it!? Baby T loves story time, and all the kicks from Alex and Ella crawling all over me, (I protect you the best I can, baby). Baby T also loves music, especially the train that makes loud noises and scares baby- if this baby doesn't love trains after birth, that may be why. Alex and Ella are aware of something different about me, because my belly is getting much bigger and they point to my belly button and we tell them, there is ma ma's baby. We are so thrilled about our new arrival, mom and dad were here a few weeks ago helping get the house all organized and the nursery set up and ready for the home coming. Its been tough not finding out what we are having, but the suspense is fun and dramatic. Everyone thinks its a boy, I am on the fence. It will either be Austin Jeffrey or Emelia Nicole. Everything is coming together so nicely and I am so grateful for my parents help and generosity. Both sets of grandparents are so generous and always make sure we don't go without and we have the best of everything. Michael and I truly are blessed with such loving and giving parents who take time to be with our growing family. Praise God for them.
I want to be sure I am capturing the kids life and letting them know what they are into these days. Its such an honor to stay home, I get to see their every day life and watch them grow and develop, nothing beats it. While there are some days that are very difficult, those days are few and I am just grateful I can spend time with them.
I get to see all your firsts, Alex and Ella. Daddy and I wrote down all your words that you can say(that we can think of), I am sure there are some we are missing.
Alex:
Santa
Choo Choo
Cookie (ki ki)
Bye bye - you always wave to people after we leave them
Ella
Nose
Kitty Cat
baby
Hi (waves)
Ball
Dogie
Jesus
Amen
me me! (while raising your hand with your pointer finger!)
Mickey Mouse (sounds like ma ma but we know when you are referring to mickey)
Duck
mommy
daddy
more
whoa
uh-oh
Weee
You and Ella are best friends, she is always doing things for you, Bubby. You do them for her too - but she is more of a mother hen. You are a picky eater sometimes, but I only give you whats for dinner...and you love sweets although you don't get them often. You love to give hugs and kisses and your laugh is infectious!
You appreciate music Alex, and you especially love to dance. You are great at climbing things and I know someday you will be very athletic. You love the outdoors and protest every time we have to come inside. You are hard to keep up with outside, so I hope we can someday have a fenced in yard. I guess it wont be so hard to keep up with you after baby T is born. You hate good byes and cry when people leave the house. Your patience are thin, and you have a temper - we hope maybe drums will help you channel your energy in the future. Although maybe we havent quite thought that one through.
Teething has been so painful for you, son. Good thing you wont remember. I've held you and held you because I couldn't bear you crying and hurting by yourself. Sometimes its better to let you go, when I did, you'd fall asleep faster. A lesson I had to learn the hard way. Through letting you cry it out (when you were 7 months old) to letting you teeth, I've been there baby boy. You have taught me so much about the Lord's unfailing love for us. Its been through some of your struggles that I have learned to trust and lean on the Lord, its helped me understand that no matter what, God is right in the trenches with us, whether we feel Him or not. Thank you, Bubby and Thank you, Lord.
Ella Bella:
Baby
Bye bye (waves)
kitty cat
choo choo
Ball
dogie (doogggee)
daddy
mommy
bubby (Alex's nickname)
me me
Duck
Mickey Mouse - sounds like ma ma, but you always use it correctly
Santa
cookie
Ella
Alex
more
whoa
uh-oh
Weee
Baby girl, you love to walk around with your monkey on your back and you are very attached to your ducky. You always know where they are. You are very giving and loving to Bubby and those around you. You bring Bubby his cup when he drops it, you laugh at his silliness, you give him hugs, you let him tackle you until you decide you don't want him to, you push him around on toys and are always interested in him. You sit together and play peek a boo and laugh and laugh. Most mornings, you are so happy to see me. You so enjoy your "sucky" but know its time to let it go when you get out of bed and you don't complain about it. Some days you get to keep it because I just don't want to say no to you that day, or you make daddy forget you have it. You love to hold hands and you are a good listener. You always come up to me, when I hold you, you pat me on the shoulder or when you standing next to me you'll pat me on the leg. Your cry is hard to hear, because when you cry you put your everything into it and I feel for you. You are dramatic, like most girls...but you make us smile. You have daddy's patience and you don't get too worked up about things mostly.
You give the most darling faces, you scrunch up your nose and eyes and shoot us the most adorable grins. You love your snacks and always let us know when its time to feed you more. You know how to sign more and you always want more! You love to see what Alex is up to, but you enjoy doing things on your own too. You love to learn and show off your skills when we read books, you know all kinds of animals and things when we read. You follow commands great (most of the time) and you love to be praised for what you do. You have this devilish laugh that makes daddy and I laugh so hard. You are as sweet as sweet can be baby girl, you light up our life and we're so grateful for your sunshine. I use to rock you every night until about two months ago, I miss that special time with you.
When daddy gets home from work, one of you or sometimes both (if he's lucky) will run to the door to greet and kiss him. I know that's the absolute joy of his day, getting home to see you two. (three...soon...and me too) Daddy plays and plays with you on his days off, he makes up for the time when he is not with you. He adores you and loves to make you laugh. Both of us read A LOT to you. Your favorite books right now are The Little Engine that Could, Panda Bear, Thomas the train, Zane the train, Good night moon, the mother goose nursery rhymes..the list goes on and on. We need to go to the library soon, because I can only read them so many times with enthusiasm. We hardly ever deny reading to you, and you want to read all the time most days. Unless we have to get dinner or something we are reading! You love to watch Little Einsteins and your favorite show is Sesame Street, you get all excited when the theme song comes on. You both love bath time, Alex loves to splash and Ella loves to play in the water. You both run for the gate when we says its bedtime. We have a routine of going up to Alex's room (After running in to every other room first), then we brush teeth and play peek a boo, or Alex and Ella chase each other around Alex's crib. We read for a few minutes before we give hugs and kisses to each other and put Alex to sleep and then we take Ella to her bed.
Mike and I have very little time to socialize with anyone these days, but our focus right now is our kids and we aren't complaining one bit. They are the sunshine of our lives. We can't imagine life without them.
I want to be sure I am capturing the kids life and letting them know what they are into these days. Its such an honor to stay home, I get to see their every day life and watch them grow and develop, nothing beats it. While there are some days that are very difficult, those days are few and I am just grateful I can spend time with them.
I get to see all your firsts, Alex and Ella. Daddy and I wrote down all your words that you can say(that we can think of), I am sure there are some we are missing.
Alex:
Santa
Choo Choo
Cookie (ki ki)
Bye bye - you always wave to people after we leave them
Ella
Nose
Kitty Cat
baby
Hi (waves)
Ball
Dogie
Jesus
Amen
me me! (while raising your hand with your pointer finger!)
Mickey Mouse (sounds like ma ma but we know when you are referring to mickey)
Duck
mommy
daddy
more
whoa
uh-oh
Weee
You and Ella are best friends, she is always doing things for you, Bubby. You do them for her too - but she is more of a mother hen. You are a picky eater sometimes, but I only give you whats for dinner...and you love sweets although you don't get them often. You love to give hugs and kisses and your laugh is infectious!
You appreciate music Alex, and you especially love to dance. You are great at climbing things and I know someday you will be very athletic. You love the outdoors and protest every time we have to come inside. You are hard to keep up with outside, so I hope we can someday have a fenced in yard. I guess it wont be so hard to keep up with you after baby T is born. You hate good byes and cry when people leave the house. Your patience are thin, and you have a temper - we hope maybe drums will help you channel your energy in the future. Although maybe we havent quite thought that one through.
Teething has been so painful for you, son. Good thing you wont remember. I've held you and held you because I couldn't bear you crying and hurting by yourself. Sometimes its better to let you go, when I did, you'd fall asleep faster. A lesson I had to learn the hard way. Through letting you cry it out (when you were 7 months old) to letting you teeth, I've been there baby boy. You have taught me so much about the Lord's unfailing love for us. Its been through some of your struggles that I have learned to trust and lean on the Lord, its helped me understand that no matter what, God is right in the trenches with us, whether we feel Him or not. Thank you, Bubby and Thank you, Lord.
Ella Bella:
Baby
Bye bye (waves)
kitty cat
choo choo
Ball
dogie (doogggee)
daddy
mommy
bubby (Alex's nickname)
me me
Duck
Mickey Mouse - sounds like ma ma, but you always use it correctly
Santa
cookie
Ella
Alex
more
whoa
uh-oh
Weee
Baby girl, you love to walk around with your monkey on your back and you are very attached to your ducky. You always know where they are. You are very giving and loving to Bubby and those around you. You bring Bubby his cup when he drops it, you laugh at his silliness, you give him hugs, you let him tackle you until you decide you don't want him to, you push him around on toys and are always interested in him. You sit together and play peek a boo and laugh and laugh. Most mornings, you are so happy to see me. You so enjoy your "sucky" but know its time to let it go when you get out of bed and you don't complain about it. Some days you get to keep it because I just don't want to say no to you that day, or you make daddy forget you have it. You love to hold hands and you are a good listener. You always come up to me, when I hold you, you pat me on the shoulder or when you standing next to me you'll pat me on the leg. Your cry is hard to hear, because when you cry you put your everything into it and I feel for you. You are dramatic, like most girls...but you make us smile. You have daddy's patience and you don't get too worked up about things mostly.
You give the most darling faces, you scrunch up your nose and eyes and shoot us the most adorable grins. You love your snacks and always let us know when its time to feed you more. You know how to sign more and you always want more! You love to see what Alex is up to, but you enjoy doing things on your own too. You love to learn and show off your skills when we read books, you know all kinds of animals and things when we read. You follow commands great (most of the time) and you love to be praised for what you do. You have this devilish laugh that makes daddy and I laugh so hard. You are as sweet as sweet can be baby girl, you light up our life and we're so grateful for your sunshine. I use to rock you every night until about two months ago, I miss that special time with you.
When daddy gets home from work, one of you or sometimes both (if he's lucky) will run to the door to greet and kiss him. I know that's the absolute joy of his day, getting home to see you two. (three...soon...and me too) Daddy plays and plays with you on his days off, he makes up for the time when he is not with you. He adores you and loves to make you laugh. Both of us read A LOT to you. Your favorite books right now are The Little Engine that Could, Panda Bear, Thomas the train, Zane the train, Good night moon, the mother goose nursery rhymes..the list goes on and on. We need to go to the library soon, because I can only read them so many times with enthusiasm. We hardly ever deny reading to you, and you want to read all the time most days. Unless we have to get dinner or something we are reading! You love to watch Little Einsteins and your favorite show is Sesame Street, you get all excited when the theme song comes on. You both love bath time, Alex loves to splash and Ella loves to play in the water. You both run for the gate when we says its bedtime. We have a routine of going up to Alex's room (After running in to every other room first), then we brush teeth and play peek a boo, or Alex and Ella chase each other around Alex's crib. We read for a few minutes before we give hugs and kisses to each other and put Alex to sleep and then we take Ella to her bed.
Mike and I have very little time to socialize with anyone these days, but our focus right now is our kids and we aren't complaining one bit. They are the sunshine of our lives. We can't imagine life without them.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Tagged
TAGGED
I was tagged, and I’m supposed to give you one word answers, immediate responses to phrases.
Where is your cell phone? purse
Your significant other? sweet
Your hair? messy
Your mother? wonderful
Your father? A rock
Your favorite thing(s)? family
Your dream last night? none
Your favorite drink? coffee
Your dream/goal? Inspire others
The room you’re in? dining room/ computer room
Your fear? loss
Where do you want to be in 6 years? Debt free
Where were you last night? computer
What you’re not? selfish
Muffins/donuts? both
One of your wish list items? … diamonds
Where you grew up? Vermont
The last thing you did? Emailed Laura
What are you wearing? Jammie bottoms
Your TV? … off
Your pet? two cats
Your computer? … addicted
Your life? busy
Your mood? cheerful
Missing someone? … friends
Favorite pastime? …crafts
Something you’re not wearing? … socks – me too
Favorite Store? … Target -ME TOO laura!
Your summer? … kids kids kids - too many words? KIDS! : )
Your favorite color? …red
When is the last time you laughed? … today
Last time you cried? …Monday
Who will re-post this? …no clue
Four places I go over and over? … Target, Hy-Vee, Wal-Mart, Church – ME TOO!
Four people who e-mail me? … ? ? ? ?
Four of my favorite foods? … Italian grinders, Apples, popcorn, Nachos
Four places I would like to be right now? … WARM on the beach, Skiing in Colorado,Right where I am, In front of a fireplace sipping hot chocolate!
Four people I tag? … Nora
I was tagged, and I’m supposed to give you one word answers, immediate responses to phrases.
Where is your cell phone? purse
Your significant other? sweet
Your hair? messy
Your mother? wonderful
Your father? A rock
Your favorite thing(s)? family
Your dream last night? none
Your favorite drink? coffee
Your dream/goal? Inspire others
The room you’re in? dining room/ computer room
Your fear? loss
Where do you want to be in 6 years? Debt free
Where were you last night? computer
What you’re not? selfish
Muffins/donuts? both
One of your wish list items? … diamonds
Where you grew up? Vermont
The last thing you did? Emailed Laura
What are you wearing? Jammie bottoms
Your TV? … off
Your pet? two cats
Your computer? … addicted
Your life? busy
Your mood? cheerful
Missing someone? … friends
Favorite pastime? …crafts
Something you’re not wearing? … socks – me too
Favorite Store? … Target -ME TOO laura!
Your summer? … kids kids kids - too many words? KIDS! : )
Your favorite color? …red
When is the last time you laughed? … today
Last time you cried? …Monday
Who will re-post this? …no clue
Four places I go over and over? … Target, Hy-Vee, Wal-Mart, Church – ME TOO!
Four people who e-mail me? … ? ? ? ?
Four of my favorite foods? … Italian grinders, Apples, popcorn, Nachos
Four places I would like to be right now? … WARM on the beach, Skiing in Colorado,Right where I am, In front of a fireplace sipping hot chocolate!
Four people I tag? … Nora
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