Hi everyone! Here we are in TN and I HAVE NO INTERNET!!!
So I am at the library and wanted to say Hi. Can't wait to catch up with everyone at home. Hope you all are doing great...I miss home already! See you soon. I have lots of blogging to catch up on and will soon! I'll send everyone all the pics I promised when I get home and WAIT til' you see the picture of a quilt I took at a TN rest stop! Amazing and sure to be a great homeschool project for our (and maybe your) family! Keep on blogging!
Love,
Steph
Monday, August 27, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
Baby Feet
Good Morning!
After being outside this morning, Kate was still running around inside with her shoes on. They seemed to be bothering her so I took them off to find two dirty little feet, so into the bathroom we go. I set her on the sink and put her little tootsies into the cool running water. I pumped a handful of soap and began washing her feet clean. Of course that took me straight to the thought of foot washing and how much we love our children. It was an honor and a blessing for me to wash her little feet clean. How wonderful that we are washed white as snow and have the charge to teach our little ones about the love of God.
Winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to Tiffany!!!!!!!!!!!!
Winner of a FREE massage for guessing the correct movie: "Pride and Prejudice"
I'll email you privately. How'd you guess??
Way to go!!!!!!
Winner of a FREE massage for guessing the correct movie: "Pride and Prejudice"
I'll email you privately. How'd you guess??
Way to go!!!!!!
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Day's Done
Whew, another day done. I can't get Pachabel's Canon in D out of my head thanks to U-know-who but other than that...
Under extreme duress I took the kids to Bennet park tonight and it was ok! WHY do parents have such an aversion to the park? The kids had a blast, the baby was totally ready to climb and swing and that alone was worth it! For those of you who hibernate in the summer, you should know that for some reason, the evenings lately have been beautiful. LOW humidity and actually kind of cool and breezy. We may try to make it to the potluck tomorrow though all I'll be able to drum up would be drinks.
Not many guesses on my movie contest. T. gets an A for effort!!!!!!
Under extreme duress I took the kids to Bennet park tonight and it was ok! WHY do parents have such an aversion to the park? The kids had a blast, the baby was totally ready to climb and swing and that alone was worth it! For those of you who hibernate in the summer, you should know that for some reason, the evenings lately have been beautiful. LOW humidity and actually kind of cool and breezy. We may try to make it to the potluck tomorrow though all I'll be able to drum up would be drinks.
Not many guesses on my movie contest. T. gets an A for effort!!!!!!
Going to bed! This is my yucky time all you night owls! I'll see you (or at least my blog) bright eyed and bushy tailed at 4 am or so! Good night beautiful world!
Baby names???
Here is a hilarious email a dear friend of mine sent to me...reprinted with permission!
Ethan came to me the other day and told me he had chosen the names for his four sons. Of course, I immediately swell up with pride assuming he might mean Matthew, Mark, Luke and John maybe. But no, he wants to name his first son "Jack Sparrow Bailey" and then next "Davy Jones Bailey" and then one after one of the Jonas Brothers and then I couldn't remember the other one or I'm not sure he actually told me. But the girls just said that it was "Willie Wonka Bailey". My comment to David was that we might have a bit of a problem here.
Ethan came to me the other day and told me he had chosen the names for his four sons. Of course, I immediately swell up with pride assuming he might mean Matthew, Mark, Luke and John maybe. But no, he wants to name his first son "Jack Sparrow Bailey" and then next "Davy Jones Bailey" and then one after one of the Jonas Brothers and then I couldn't remember the other one or I'm not sure he actually told me. But the girls just said that it was "Willie Wonka Bailey". My comment to David was that we might have a bit of a problem here.
New Year Encouragement: SLOW DOWN
This is the beginning of a series of posts I am going to write on being keepers at home... Reading a friend's blog about not always going to do the "thing", I realize that I continually hear how life is too busy, too hectic, too frenetic, too draining. There's not enough time, space, patience, Mom. So this year's encouragemnet is to slow down, do less outside the home and turn your hearts toward home. Farm them out LESS. Join LESS. Buy LESS. And join with me if you'd like in making a goal for yourself to produce MORE in the home. More time, more space, more patience, more Mom for your kids. Cook more. Clean more. Read your bible more. Play with the kids more. Perhaps even turn a bit of a profit? Can we TURN A PROFIT from home? The answer is a resounding biblical YES! But that can come later. Here is a translation that I would rarely use or recommend but nonetheless, The Message has it modernized: The Proverbs 31 Wife. Enjoy.
Hymn to a Good Wife 10-31
A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things, but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!
Hymn to a Good Wife 10-31
A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds.
Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it.
Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long.
She shops around for the best yarns and cottons, and enjoys knitting and sewing.
She's like a trading ship that sails to faraway places and brings back exotic surprises.
She's up before dawn, preparing breakfast for her family and organizing her day.
She looks over a field and buys it, then, with money she's put aside, plants a garden.
First thing in the morning, she dresses for work, rolls up her sleeves, eager to get started.
She senses the worth of her work, is in no hurry to call it quits for the day.
She's skilled in the crafts of home and hearth, diligent in homemaking.
She's quick to assist anyone in need, reaches out to help the poor.
She doesn't worry about her family when it snows; their winter clothes are all mended and ready to wear.
She makes her own clothing, and dresses in colorful linens and silks.
Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers.
She designs gowns and sells them, brings the sweaters she knits to the dress shops.
Her clothes are well-made and elegant, and she always faces tomorrow with a smile.
When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly.
She keeps an eye on everyone in her household, and keeps them all busy and productive.
Her children respect and bless her; her husband joins in with words of praise:
"Many women have done wonderful things, but you've outclassed them all!"
Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the Fear-of-God.
Give her everything she deserves!
Festoon her life with praises!
Comments are welcome and encouraged. Let's work out these issues that keep us from being what God calls us to be...
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
That's not QUITE what I meant...
R just said the cutest thing.
I was telling them we had to get up early as we are going to the Farmer's Market for the first time.
Lauren squeals, "Farm? Farm? We're going to a farm?!"
"No" I say, we're going to the farmers market.
"Yeah," R says, that's where you get really cheap things for outrageous prices!"
I was telling them we had to get up early as we are going to the Farmer's Market for the first time.
Lauren squeals, "Farm? Farm? We're going to a farm?!"
"No" I say, we're going to the farmers market.
"Yeah," R says, that's where you get really cheap things for outrageous prices!"
100 things about me
In true blog tradition, on the 100th post, I am supposed to post "100 things about me" so here goes my best effort.
Note: I wrote this list long ago (around the 80th post) weeks ago not realizing how long it would take me to post the last 20 or so posts. What I find now is that MANY of the items on the list have come to pass in one way or another and if you think I just wrote it, I didn't! I wrote them ALL before anything of the sort happened. M, this includes number 23 and we JUST had that conversation! Weird. I wonder if that happened to anyone else who has done the hundred. Power of suggestion perhaps.
1. I was saved when I was seven years old.
2. I still get butterflies when Dh pulls into the driveway.
3. I was born in Ca, raised in CT and live in Fl.
4. I wish I could move North or West.
5. Living in my current town is the happiest I've ever been.
6. I'd rather drink coffee than tea, eat fruit instead of chocolate and prefer carbs over sugar.
7. I have a crush on Bobby Flay.
8. He does not have a crush on me.
9. Lobster is my favorite food.
10. I once ate 4 lobsters in a single sitting while 8 months pregnant and was sick for 2 days.
11. I may have a problem with moderation.
12. I wish I could be in a Broadway musical.
13. I am an information junkie.
14. I adore my children and never want to be without them.
15. I have survived a terrible church split.
16. It took me two years to get over it.
17. I seriously love other people.
18. I once almost choked at summer camp. The director gave me the Heimlich and I got to walk around with him for the rest of the day.
19. I had the lead character of Willimina in the "Passion of Dracula" in college.
20. One week before opening I stepped on a three inch rusty nail. I had to press the clutch of my car with a stick my Dad fashioned and drive 40 minutes to rehearsal everyday.
21. I can keep a secret.
22. I never met anyone else who could.
23. I am consistently misjudged or misunderstood based on my personality.
24.I used to have a bad temper.
25. I don't anymore though I can have the occasional outburst.
26. I always thought I'd make a good pastor's wife.
27. We had three of our four kids before we got married.
28. My oldest daughter caught the bouquet at our wedding.
29. My husband is the single most patient man I ever met.
30. Perhaps I am the most patient woman since I waited 10 years for him!
31. I am already having trouble thinking up anymore that I am actually willing to admit.
32. Red is still my favorite color.
33. I love formal clothing.
34. I love wearing my husband's shirts.
35. I love that he doesn't enjoy sports.
36. I really love to serve him.
37. My children have never once hit each other. (that I know of)
38. I don't have a tattle tale.
39. My kids don't fight. I'd kill em' if they did. Haha
40. I once participated in an Indian Sweat Lodge...it was hot.
41. I will be 39 Sept. 26th.
42. I have conquered most of my vices.
43. My number one place I want to visit is Israel.
44. I failed my first drivers test with a perfect test and driving score except for parallel parking and it was required to pass. It was my birthday. I can still remember crying.
45.I have been engaged twice before I met my dh.
46. I am blessed to have escaped both those relationships.
47. My favorite recreational activity is dining out. REAL dining, like 4 hours.
48. I would like to tour the best restaurants around the US.
49. I was anorexically thin (but not anorexic) until after my 2nd child. Now I am heavier and don't seem to care.
50. We still run to see who can jump into Dh's arms when he pulls in.
51. I usually win.
52. My pet peeves are chewing with your mouth open, scraping a dish with a utensil or holding your utensil wrong. Actually, bad table manners of any kind.
53. I LOVE boxed macaroni and cheese.
54. I cannot eat much anything else that is boxed.
55. I think this one really raunchy joke is hilarious but hate vulgarity of any kind.
56. So of course I can never tell it.
57. I know the stupidest joke ever told. It cracks people up every time.
58. I am a closet singer.
59. I have no idea if my voice is any good.
60. I am obsessed with justice and what is fair, right and true.
61.That is not a biblical promise and I have been on the receiving end of that truth a time or two.
62. I finally learned when I was about 25 that not everyone was going to like me.
63. I still hope that they do.
64. I can stand alone in Truth and not cave.
65. I can apologize.
66. I can submit to earthly authority as well as to Heavenly.
67.I have high empathy for others.
68. I do not have a passion for animals but all my kids do.
69. I love oldies music and Broadway tunes.
70. I know every song to Grease by heart but would never let my kids watch it.
71. My favorite movie of all time which I also think is the best movie of all time is "Dances with Wolves".
72. I also love "Ever After" but have no illusions that it will ever end up on the "Best movies of all time" list.
73. I don't like stuffed animals, I think they collect dust.
74. I have four girls so you know what that means.
75. I think I would have made a great man.
76. I have no current plans for a sex change.
77. That was supposed to be a joke.
78. I am currently reaching for things to write.
79. We are currently in the biggest financial upheaval of our lives as the real estate market has crashed and yet I am excited.
80. I love roller coasters.
81. My husband tries to.
82. Books are my favorite material thing.
83. I wish my Mom made me continue piano lessons.
84. I have been on TV and so has my eldest daughter.
85. I have no problem talking to large audiences.
86. My favorite desert is creme brulet. I can eat three of them. There's that moderation thing again.
87. My favorite beverage varies constantly.
88. My favorite candy bar has been Snickers for my entire life but just recently changed to Twix.
89. I am a massage therapist.
90. I love getting massages as well.
91. I always thought I would die at 33 and am currently 38.
92. I love Michael Moore documentaries but am not a democrat. (nor am I a republican)
93. I dearly love to laugh. That is also a line from one of my favorite movies and whoever is the first to post the correct answer in the comment section will receive a free massage.
NOTE: Actual line is "What a shame, for I dearly love to laugh".
94. Few people can make me. (laugh)
95. I once broke up with a boyfriend because laughing is all we did. My cheeks hurt for 3 months.
96. I swore I would NEVER marry a man who didn't love to dance but I did!
97. I used to teach ball room dancing.
98. I have a passion for sign language but am not fluent.
99. I have a passion for all things Jewish.
100. I felt uncomfortable doing this post as I find it a little self centered.
Note: I wrote this list long ago (around the 80th post) weeks ago not realizing how long it would take me to post the last 20 or so posts. What I find now is that MANY of the items on the list have come to pass in one way or another and if you think I just wrote it, I didn't! I wrote them ALL before anything of the sort happened. M, this includes number 23 and we JUST had that conversation! Weird. I wonder if that happened to anyone else who has done the hundred. Power of suggestion perhaps.
1. I was saved when I was seven years old.
2. I still get butterflies when Dh pulls into the driveway.
3. I was born in Ca, raised in CT and live in Fl.
4. I wish I could move North or West.
5. Living in my current town is the happiest I've ever been.
6. I'd rather drink coffee than tea, eat fruit instead of chocolate and prefer carbs over sugar.
7. I have a crush on Bobby Flay.
8. He does not have a crush on me.
9. Lobster is my favorite food.
10. I once ate 4 lobsters in a single sitting while 8 months pregnant and was sick for 2 days.
11. I may have a problem with moderation.
12. I wish I could be in a Broadway musical.
13. I am an information junkie.
14. I adore my children and never want to be without them.
15. I have survived a terrible church split.
16. It took me two years to get over it.
17. I seriously love other people.
18. I once almost choked at summer camp. The director gave me the Heimlich and I got to walk around with him for the rest of the day.
19. I had the lead character of Willimina in the "Passion of Dracula" in college.
20. One week before opening I stepped on a three inch rusty nail. I had to press the clutch of my car with a stick my Dad fashioned and drive 40 minutes to rehearsal everyday.
21. I can keep a secret.
22. I never met anyone else who could.
23. I am consistently misjudged or misunderstood based on my personality.
24.I used to have a bad temper.
25. I don't anymore though I can have the occasional outburst.
26. I always thought I'd make a good pastor's wife.
27. We had three of our four kids before we got married.
28. My oldest daughter caught the bouquet at our wedding.
29. My husband is the single most patient man I ever met.
30. Perhaps I am the most patient woman since I waited 10 years for him!
31. I am already having trouble thinking up anymore that I am actually willing to admit.
32. Red is still my favorite color.
33. I love formal clothing.
34. I love wearing my husband's shirts.
35. I love that he doesn't enjoy sports.
36. I really love to serve him.
37. My children have never once hit each other. (that I know of)
38. I don't have a tattle tale.
39. My kids don't fight. I'd kill em' if they did. Haha
40. I once participated in an Indian Sweat Lodge...it was hot.
41. I will be 39 Sept. 26th.
42. I have conquered most of my vices.
43. My number one place I want to visit is Israel.
44. I failed my first drivers test with a perfect test and driving score except for parallel parking and it was required to pass. It was my birthday. I can still remember crying.
45.I have been engaged twice before I met my dh.
46. I am blessed to have escaped both those relationships.
47. My favorite recreational activity is dining out. REAL dining, like 4 hours.
48. I would like to tour the best restaurants around the US.
49. I was anorexically thin (but not anorexic) until after my 2nd child. Now I am heavier and don't seem to care.
50. We still run to see who can jump into Dh's arms when he pulls in.
51. I usually win.
52. My pet peeves are chewing with your mouth open, scraping a dish with a utensil or holding your utensil wrong. Actually, bad table manners of any kind.
53. I LOVE boxed macaroni and cheese.
54. I cannot eat much anything else that is boxed.
55. I think this one really raunchy joke is hilarious but hate vulgarity of any kind.
56. So of course I can never tell it.
57. I know the stupidest joke ever told. It cracks people up every time.
58. I am a closet singer.
59. I have no idea if my voice is any good.
60. I am obsessed with justice and what is fair, right and true.
61.That is not a biblical promise and I have been on the receiving end of that truth a time or two.
62. I finally learned when I was about 25 that not everyone was going to like me.
63. I still hope that they do.
64. I can stand alone in Truth and not cave.
65. I can apologize.
66. I can submit to earthly authority as well as to Heavenly.
67.I have high empathy for others.
68. I do not have a passion for animals but all my kids do.
69. I love oldies music and Broadway tunes.
70. I know every song to Grease by heart but would never let my kids watch it.
71. My favorite movie of all time which I also think is the best movie of all time is "Dances with Wolves".
72. I also love "Ever After" but have no illusions that it will ever end up on the "Best movies of all time" list.
73. I don't like stuffed animals, I think they collect dust.
74. I have four girls so you know what that means.
75. I think I would have made a great man.
76. I have no current plans for a sex change.
77. That was supposed to be a joke.
78. I am currently reaching for things to write.
79. We are currently in the biggest financial upheaval of our lives as the real estate market has crashed and yet I am excited.
80. I love roller coasters.
81. My husband tries to.
82. Books are my favorite material thing.
83. I wish my Mom made me continue piano lessons.
84. I have been on TV and so has my eldest daughter.
85. I have no problem talking to large audiences.
86. My favorite desert is creme brulet. I can eat three of them. There's that moderation thing again.
87. My favorite beverage varies constantly.
88. My favorite candy bar has been Snickers for my entire life but just recently changed to Twix.
89. I am a massage therapist.
90. I love getting massages as well.
91. I always thought I would die at 33 and am currently 38.
92. I love Michael Moore documentaries but am not a democrat. (nor am I a republican)
93. I dearly love to laugh. That is also a line from one of my favorite movies and whoever is the first to post the correct answer in the comment section will receive a free massage.
NOTE: Actual line is "What a shame, for I dearly love to laugh".
94. Few people can make me. (laugh)
95. I once broke up with a boyfriend because laughing is all we did. My cheeks hurt for 3 months.
96. I swore I would NEVER marry a man who didn't love to dance but I did!
97. I used to teach ball room dancing.
98. I have a passion for sign language but am not fluent.
99. I have a passion for all things Jewish.
100. I felt uncomfortable doing this post as I find it a little self centered.
A Birth Blessing
On a whim, I called up and old friend from Vero this morning to chat about a few things. I was astounded to hear a story she had never told me. An acquaintance of hers from church had been led to pull her kids from private Christian school and homeschool. She has also been led to have more children and that God would provide for them and their needs, which was her concern. The only problem? Her tubes were tied.
My friend D, told her about me and our story of reversal and that I was currently pregnant. (with Kate at the time)
My friend told me it inspired her to get the surgery as well and she gave birth to her 4th little girl (like me!) just a few months ago.
This blessed me beyond belief having just gone through a m/c and I am again astounded at how the Lord works through everything and everyone!
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
My friend D, told her about me and our story of reversal and that I was currently pregnant. (with Kate at the time)
My friend told me it inspired her to get the surgery as well and she gave birth to her 4th little girl (like me!) just a few months ago.
This blessed me beyond belief having just gone through a m/c and I am again astounded at how the Lord works through everything and everyone!
Blessed be the Name of the Lord!
God Bless America!
Well, I caved to the "do school" everyone else seems to be doing so we broke it out yesterday! R and L have the same "My America" book but on different levels so we read from those and answered questions...The flag, country, patriotism, Mount Rushmore, Declaration of Independence. You know, SCHOOL stuff.
I have never been a superfreak patriot. I mean, I am patriotic. I love America. I am just not freaky about it. I think we are young, immature, selfish and in the NAME of freedom, take amazing license to sin. But as I was reading about freedom (of speech, press, assembly,worship,) and talking about it to R, through her amazement and realization of what freedom means to Americans, I realized again what freedom means to us and how we truly are a blessed people, to live free. I am typing this because I am FREE to. So live free or die I guess. Lol
We also did penmanship (Oh so important, don't forsake writing for typing people!) some math and L started time.
I can't help but feel like it is all busy work though and am still on the search for the I don't know what curriculum. I really MUST get out the MFW stuff again and look for someone just getting started and maybe buddyup or something to get me motivated.
I am lonely for some company today and can't wait for the kids to get up so we can fellowship.
I have never been a superfreak patriot. I mean, I am patriotic. I love America. I am just not freaky about it. I think we are young, immature, selfish and in the NAME of freedom, take amazing license to sin. But as I was reading about freedom (of speech, press, assembly,worship,) and talking about it to R, through her amazement and realization of what freedom means to Americans, I realized again what freedom means to us and how we truly are a blessed people, to live free. I am typing this because I am FREE to. So live free or die I guess. Lol
We also did penmanship (Oh so important, don't forsake writing for typing people!) some math and L started time.
I can't help but feel like it is all busy work though and am still on the search for the I don't know what curriculum. I really MUST get out the MFW stuff again and look for someone just getting started and maybe buddyup or something to get me motivated.
I am lonely for some company today and can't wait for the kids to get up so we can fellowship.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
School
Ok, ok, lest you think we do NOTHING around here, here's a little bit of what yesterday looked like. STILL having fun. School is FUN! Lauren has full on learned to read and is going great guns with all that that entails...
Monday, August 20, 2007
Stuff...
Getting a lot done today. Taking a little break! Sloan is at piano (Jeff took her which is nice since it is a 25 minute drive!) and the kids are watching Finding Nemo. Happy first day of school to all you summer break people! Ha! We are most likely going to Tn. next week and it won't be messing up our schedule at all! I don't know how people can break for summer. It seems too odd for us. I don't want the kids running around doing whatever they want all summer. Not that that's what everyone else does, I'm sure they are busy with "summer" activities, but for us, life has no summer off so neither do we. Schooling the way we do, if we need a 3 month break, I figure I must be doing something wrong. THIS IS NOT A JUDGEMENT ON ANYONE. Just for us. We school all the time and take off all the time. Though I don't really think of it as "schooling" and "taking off". It just, well...is.
We did organize our homeschool sections today and got rid of all last years work. Pulling out MFW stuff and trying to see how that may go.
Sloan will be working as a Mom's helper 3 days a week soon out of the house so that will change the dynamic in the house as well. Looking forward to that even though it's a little bittersweet.
Off to manage the rest of the day...
We did organize our homeschool sections today and got rid of all last years work. Pulling out MFW stuff and trying to see how that may go.
Sloan will be working as a Mom's helper 3 days a week soon out of the house so that will change the dynamic in the house as well. Looking forward to that even though it's a little bittersweet.
Off to manage the rest of the day...
Feeling better
I am doing much better today. Yesterday morning I felt surprisingly great, soon after though I was getting progressively more uncomfortable. I underestimated what was happening physically and emotionally and the rest of yesterday was a dark time for me. Today however, I feel much improved and it reminded me of a Thomas Kinkade-like painting I once saw. It was of a girl swinging freely on a very long swing. At the top, where the swings ropes would be attached to a tree branch, you notice that instead of a branch it is a large hand with two massive fingers holding the swings ropes. God's hand of course. It was a tender but unmistakable scene.The painting was to symbolize our swinging emotions. Emotions are meant to swing but the anchor of our emotions is unmovable, unshakable, unstoppable, unfathomable. Even our very emotions are held easily in the hand of the Lord! I am grateful today for the anchoring of the Lord and the swing slowing down to a much more reasonable pace.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Tough Day
Tough day today as we lost the pregnancy. Everyone has been bringing food. Funny how people bring food. There is more sugar in this house than most people eat in a year. Literally.
M, you would freak. WHAT am I supposed to do with it all? I'm thankful but how much cake, doughnuts and cookies can these kids stomach?
Felt great this morning but got progressively worse throughout the day. Guess it's going to take a day or two to feel back to normal. Not sure as I haven't had any experience with this before.
In a bit of discomfort this evening and am looking forward to next week and getting back into the swing of a busy life.
M, you would freak. WHAT am I supposed to do with it all? I'm thankful but how much cake, doughnuts and cookies can these kids stomach?
Felt great this morning but got progressively worse throughout the day. Guess it's going to take a day or two to feel back to normal. Not sure as I haven't had any experience with this before.
In a bit of discomfort this evening and am looking forward to next week and getting back into the swing of a busy life.
Saturday, August 18, 2007
Stuff on a Saturday
Well, here comes the new year. I am glad to have evals out of the way. My evaluator let me do it by email this year and of course emailed me to say she got the stuff but is going out of town and won't be back til' TUESDAY. So I wait. Patiently. Patiently tapping my foot that is.
I mean, she is only taking her 3rd adopted son to his birth Mother's Wedding!!!! I mean, what is more important!???!!! I ask you!
Got me thinking about what is important. Seems that there is lots of talk lately about how we all do things. Whose passionate about what. Whose feeling judged for this that or the other. Who thinks that she thinks that we think that they think that we're/they're doing it wrong. Sheesh.
Who has time for that?
For those of us good at one thing, the other one is better at something else. Can't we all just get along? Hey, isn't there a song like that?
Girls: When you are grown and rearing all my little darlings, remember to do what you love with passion. Don't apologize for it but be gentle with others. Believe in yourself and others. Hope and expect the best. Be forgiving. Never judge. Show mercy because Mom's need it bad. Be Slow to speak and quick to listen. Never put others down for doing something well and never let others make you feel bad for doing something well either.
Women spend far too much time worring about "stuff" and not enough time doing what they ought. Especially me so I better get to it!
They're back and Dh is fixing the stove. So no new one but feeling incredibly blessed by a husband who can fix or build anything. (can build a house, fix the broken plumbing, and make the batteries work in the clicker)
Girls: Your dh's have to be handy enough (like Daddy) to fix it or build it OR wealthy enough to hire it done! Don't get caught inbetween or you'll be in big trouble!
I mean, she is only taking her 3rd adopted son to his birth Mother's Wedding!!!! I mean, what is more important!???!!! I ask you!
Got me thinking about what is important. Seems that there is lots of talk lately about how we all do things. Whose passionate about what. Whose feeling judged for this that or the other. Who thinks that she thinks that we think that they think that we're/they're doing it wrong. Sheesh.
Who has time for that?
For those of us good at one thing, the other one is better at something else. Can't we all just get along? Hey, isn't there a song like that?
Girls: When you are grown and rearing all my little darlings, remember to do what you love with passion. Don't apologize for it but be gentle with others. Believe in yourself and others. Hope and expect the best. Be forgiving. Never judge. Show mercy because Mom's need it bad. Be Slow to speak and quick to listen. Never put others down for doing something well and never let others make you feel bad for doing something well either.
Women spend far too much time worring about "stuff" and not enough time doing what they ought. Especially me so I better get to it!
They're back and Dh is fixing the stove. So no new one but feeling incredibly blessed by a husband who can fix or build anything. (can build a house, fix the broken plumbing, and make the batteries work in the clicker)
Girls: Your dh's have to be handy enough (like Daddy) to fix it or build it OR wealthy enough to hire it done! Don't get caught inbetween or you'll be in big trouble!
Bread Dread
The house is DEAD quiet. DH took the kids to the art car show this morning and K is napping. The bad news? With two loaves half done in the oven, the oven went kaput! They are sadly fallen. Really quite pathetic looking. But I am happily on the computer blogging away, hey, it IS Saturday after all and I figure I am going to get a new stove out of it today so it's all good. I have been working with one burner only that works and an oven that lets off an amazingly electrical smell when baking, so two loaves is a small sacrifice. Even if one of them WAS my delish cinnamon bread. (Yes Fearless, it was going to be the EXPERIMENTAL one!) Ah well.
I am not use to this kind of quiet and am deciding I like it. It won't last anyway and if it did, who would like it then? My little beauties running around doing all their little "girl" stuff.
Things said in a girl house on a regular basis:
1. Mommy, look at the heart I made!
2. Is there something on the back of my pants?
3. Do you want to watch Barbie Nutcracker or Little Women?
4. Can you get this scrunchie out of my hair?
5. Mommy, look at this princess I made!
6.Mommy, look at my skirt when I twirl!
7. Can I help you cook?
8. Will you do my hair in a bun?
9. ewwwwwwwww
10. Mommy, I love you!
I am not use to this kind of quiet and am deciding I like it. It won't last anyway and if it did, who would like it then? My little beauties running around doing all their little "girl" stuff.
Things said in a girl house on a regular basis:
1. Mommy, look at the heart I made!
2. Is there something on the back of my pants?
3. Do you want to watch Barbie Nutcracker or Little Women?
4. Can you get this scrunchie out of my hair?
5. Mommy, look at this princess I made!
6.Mommy, look at my skirt when I twirl!
7. Can I help you cook?
8. Will you do my hair in a bun?
9. ewwwwwwwww
10. Mommy, I love you!
Thursday, August 16, 2007
water play
We've been discussing activities for the baby that would keep her interested and occupied that were good for her brain. As we prepare for a new babe, we need to be more efficient with our time and energies. Less computer, less movies, less "free" time. Sound mean? Nah, it's just real life. We must be good stewards of our time. Finding activities for K is fun and can be exciting. Albeit maybe just for her, but we all need to stimulate her little noggin. Here she is in water play. Handing her different items to play with and keeping a close eye on that on/off handle! She loved it and water play has become a big part of her life. She has hose water play off the front porch, baby pool water play on the side of the house, bathroom water play in the sink and the newest one, kitchen water play. That one is the hardest to prepare for. The sink has to be cleaner for her than it does for the dishes! Sheesh!
Quilt blocks
Terrible picture for some reason. Next: a photography class I suppose! But anyway, here are the blocks. Color is much richer in real life. But they're done! Hooray! I am really happy with them
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
You should hear it to Music...
Wonderful,
Glorious,
Holy and Righteous,
Victorious,
Conqueror,
Triumphant and Mighty,
Healer,
Deliverer,
Shield and Defense,
Strong Tower and
My Best Friend,
Omnipotent,
Omnipresent,
Soon Coming King,
Alpha,
Omega,
Lord of Everything,
Holy,
Holy
Holy
Is Your Name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glorious,
Holy and Righteous,
Victorious,
Conqueror,
Triumphant and Mighty,
Healer,
Deliverer,
Shield and Defense,
Strong Tower and
My Best Friend,
Omnipotent,
Omnipresent,
Soon Coming King,
Alpha,
Omega,
Lord of Everything,
Holy,
Holy
Holy
Is Your Name!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Role Play
I love the games the girls play. This my dear R and her fantastic "Acki Rice" look. (what IS acki rice anyway?)
"African woman carrying basket of goods" sort of thing. I just was going to put the baby down and S ran in, "No!" she exclaims, she needs to come outside and play with her sisters! And out they go. They must have needed a baby for the game. That is one lucky kid.
Girls day in
Well, another busy day! We had two girls over for the day who are R's and L's age. They all had a great time and I haven't heard them laugh like that in a long time! They played all the girl games and we made bread. They got picked up a little early and it was still in the oven. How disappointing! But they took it like troopers and I ran it over a few minutes ago and left it on the front porch. Hope the ants didn't get it. We meant to have a devotional on "attributes of a Christian young lady" but didn't have time. I have always wanted to do a little group like that but just cannot take anything else on right now. I have also always wanted to do a Children's choir. That has been a dream for many years. One day...
So they did arts and crafts and baked and had ravioli. Lol
It was a good girly day.
So they did arts and crafts and baked and had ravioli. Lol
It was a good girly day.
Little bit of everything
Went to the first UIP rehearsal last night. UIP stands for United in Praise and is a choral group that consists of members of different churches that get together to sing Praise and Worship. They do a bunch of concerts in November for various goings on and churhes...It was fun but I was exhausted from all day sewing. I am still not sure I will to do it. The leader Scott was a ball of energy and I liked him right away. I love people who ENJOY praising God and it shows. He took a lot of abuse but it was all in fun. There was a lot of bantering going on and general fun and excitement of a group who had just gotten back together after a long break. I am going to listen to the music for the next few days and see...Good music!
A. came over after with delish chocolate scones and we had a good chat. LOVE chatting about all things child birth and discovered she was one of those.
You know, women who have fast deliveries. We were talking about "to epi or not to epi" when I discovered the truth. I imagine with a 19 minute birth an epi doesn't seem necessary. Now, I really am just kidding (mostly) because her labor was longer than that but I imagine Iwill need her a lot if I make it to the end of this pg. I WILL GET MY BIRTH EXPERIENCE IF IT KILLS ME. Lol Now, now, ladies, lest you feel the need to wax "flexibility Stephanie, flexibility", I'm just kidding. BUT, if I want the very few things that I want/need out of this delivery I imagine I will have to force myself to do a few things. Like: I NEED to get home to Kate right away so NO epi. But if I am in hospital, epi is available. I BEGGED for it last time and didn't get it since anesth. was in surgery. So I may need to seriously consider taking the OPTION out of the picture. I've done in three times with no epi with huge kids so I know I can do it, but once you have the epi....you know it's there. I was telling A I wish I just never had it! If I birth out of the hospital, then the option is gone and I'm home, but then no option of epi.
I need to get praying seriously about it.
I guess I just wonder if brithing at home will include me having full confidence in those around me and the situation in general. Does a homebrithing midwife REALLY have good pain management skills? I am not confident...I have time to research though and so we shall see!
A. came over after with delish chocolate scones and we had a good chat. LOVE chatting about all things child birth and discovered she was one of those.
You know, women who have fast deliveries. We were talking about "to epi or not to epi" when I discovered the truth. I imagine with a 19 minute birth an epi doesn't seem necessary. Now, I really am just kidding (mostly) because her labor was longer than that but I imagine Iwill need her a lot if I make it to the end of this pg. I WILL GET MY BIRTH EXPERIENCE IF IT KILLS ME. Lol Now, now, ladies, lest you feel the need to wax "flexibility Stephanie, flexibility", I'm just kidding. BUT, if I want the very few things that I want/need out of this delivery I imagine I will have to force myself to do a few things. Like: I NEED to get home to Kate right away so NO epi. But if I am in hospital, epi is available. I BEGGED for it last time and didn't get it since anesth. was in surgery. So I may need to seriously consider taking the OPTION out of the picture. I've done in three times with no epi with huge kids so I know I can do it, but once you have the epi....you know it's there. I was telling A I wish I just never had it! If I birth out of the hospital, then the option is gone and I'm home, but then no option of epi.
I need to get praying seriously about it.
I guess I just wonder if brithing at home will include me having full confidence in those around me and the situation in general. Does a homebrithing midwife REALLY have good pain management skills? I am not confident...I have time to research though and so we shall see!
Merry Quiltmas
M came over yesterday and we sewed away. Here are a couple of the quilt blocks we made. These two are my favorite. Without her encouragement and motivation I would have a big fat nothing so I am exceedingy grateful. She's the best sewing buddy ever and really makes me feel like I can accomplish something. She really got me set up yesterday and without that help I just couldn't have done it. I was feeling shmutzy from being pg and just general malaise so she got me to a point where I could finish without much thinking. I will still be proud of myself! A friend commented that "Sure, if I had Michelle, I could get mine done too." Hmm, that's true enough I guess! Thanks again M!!! Aren't they pretty???
Monday, August 13, 2007
New worries...
Nursing K to sleep tonight she seemed like such a baby in my arms. I mean, she is a baby but I never will have HAD such a baby when the NEW baby comes. I know it really is nothing to worry about but no matter the advice I am sure to receive, it still remains that she will be a baby when the baby comes. I am looking forward to spending as much time with her in the next nine months as possible and need to look up and hold onto some scripture for encouragement. Sigh. Every baby so far seemed brand new with the other kids being older. I know it is the Lord's will but I still wonder what it will be like. How will K look at me when I am nursing her/him? Will she wish for me? I hope that there will be enough of me to go around! The love I have for the kids is a bottomless well but physically there is only so much arm room! Thank goodness for the family bed!
French Loaf
Made homemade chicken soup last night (family favorite and OH-SO-EASY) with homemade french bread. My first go with it. It was fantastic! The hardest part was forming the loaves. Everyone loved it and I sent all the leftovers with Jeff to Vero this morning. I love sending him off with good homemade food from home.
French Bread
5-6 cups flour
2 pkgs active yeast
1.75 cups warm water (why do I always write in decimals? This is 1 3/4)
.25 cups warm water (This is 1/4) But you all knew that anyway...
Cornmeal
beaten egg white with tbls. water
1 tbls sugar
1.5 tsp salt
Put yeast, sugar and 1/4 warm water in measuring cup and mix til' dissolved. Let sit. (I always dissolve my yeast first regardless of what the recipe may say)
Mix 2 cups flour and salt in large bowl. Add yeast mixture and rest of warm water. Beat well. Stir in remaining flour one cup at a time until dough is stiff, elastic and not sticky. Knead 8-10 minutes. Put in greased bowl, turn once to grease top, cover and let rise one hour.
Punch down. Separate into two halves. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and roll each half into appx. 15X10 rectangle. Roll up from long ends and seal well. Taper ends by pulling.
Place loaves seem side down on greased baking pan sprinkled with cornmeal. Be sure to keep them as separate as possible as they will join together. Brush with eggwhite mixture and let rise again for an hour or so. (You can cover them but towel may stick, mine did and I just removed towel and let rise without it) Brush again with eggwhite mixture and bake at 275 for a mere 20 minutes! Yummy!
French Bread
5-6 cups flour
2 pkgs active yeast
1.75 cups warm water (why do I always write in decimals? This is 1 3/4)
.25 cups warm water (This is 1/4) But you all knew that anyway...
Cornmeal
beaten egg white with tbls. water
1 tbls sugar
1.5 tsp salt
Put yeast, sugar and 1/4 warm water in measuring cup and mix til' dissolved. Let sit. (I always dissolve my yeast first regardless of what the recipe may say)
Mix 2 cups flour and salt in large bowl. Add yeast mixture and rest of warm water. Beat well. Stir in remaining flour one cup at a time until dough is stiff, elastic and not sticky. Knead 8-10 minutes. Put in greased bowl, turn once to grease top, cover and let rise one hour.
Punch down. Separate into two halves. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and roll each half into appx. 15X10 rectangle. Roll up from long ends and seal well. Taper ends by pulling.
Place loaves seem side down on greased baking pan sprinkled with cornmeal. Be sure to keep them as separate as possible as they will join together. Brush with eggwhite mixture and let rise again for an hour or so. (You can cover them but towel may stick, mine did and I just removed towel and let rise without it) Brush again with eggwhite mixture and bake at 275 for a mere 20 minutes! Yummy!
Freaky Homeschooling Type
Years ago before I was even considering homeschooling, I used to refer to homeschoolers as "freaky homeschooling types". You know the type. Long hair, sling wearing, no makeup types.
It wasn't an insult as much as a description.
One day, I BECAME the freaky homeschooling type. Now the word "freak" has morphed into an actual compliment. Funnily enough though, it doesn't SOUND like one does it?
When emailing a friend yesterday I said, "You are a wonderful freak of immense proportion". I told her it was a compliment. The response? "If you say so..." Lol
So I realize that just because I take a word and use it as a compliment doesn't necessarily mean everyone else will take it that way! Sounds like a backhanded compliment doesn't it?
Well, to be clear, it is not. And if you ever feel you've joined the ranks of "freaky homeschooling types" consider yourself in good company!
It wasn't an insult as much as a description.
One day, I BECAME the freaky homeschooling type. Now the word "freak" has morphed into an actual compliment. Funnily enough though, it doesn't SOUND like one does it?
When emailing a friend yesterday I said, "You are a wonderful freak of immense proportion". I told her it was a compliment. The response? "If you say so..." Lol
So I realize that just because I take a word and use it as a compliment doesn't necessarily mean everyone else will take it that way! Sounds like a backhanded compliment doesn't it?
Well, to be clear, it is not. And if you ever feel you've joined the ranks of "freaky homeschooling types" consider yourself in good company!
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Chancho!
Well, Kate lived up to her nickname yesterday by PARTYING DOWN at Habaneros. We took her there for dinner after a day of shopping and it was Mariachi night! We were seated and they were playing at the table next to us. It was tenuous for a moment as she stared wide eyed at the incredibly LOUD music.
Which way would this thing go?
I mean, if you wanted to say something to someone you literally had to YELL.
Well, thankfully she decided she loved it and proceeded to stand up on the seat and dance her little bootimus off. She waved her hands and shook her thing and clapped and clapped when they finished each song.
Now just WHO do you think the star of THAT show was??
She ate guacamole, spanish rice and a bunch of carnitas. (pork)
On the way home she let out a big (ahem) burp and smiled and wiggled all the way home.
She needed a bath and a good nursing and off to bed she went.
She's learning to keep up with Grandma!
Which way would this thing go?
I mean, if you wanted to say something to someone you literally had to YELL.
Well, thankfully she decided she loved it and proceeded to stand up on the seat and dance her little bootimus off. She waved her hands and shook her thing and clapped and clapped when they finished each song.
Now just WHO do you think the star of THAT show was??
She ate guacamole, spanish rice and a bunch of carnitas. (pork)
On the way home she let out a big (ahem) burp and smiled and wiggled all the way home.
She needed a bath and a good nursing and off to bed she went.
She's learning to keep up with Grandma!
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Lunch
Lunch today was homemade vegetable soup and the kids loved it. We also had club sandwiches which they asked if I could make EVERY day from now on. Ha! It took almost an entire loaf of bread! But I am glad they liked it. It's hard to switch things up now and then and I really want to expand our pathetic menu around here. Soup and sandwiches may not sound much different but it was. Usually I make chicken soup and never have they had club sandwiches! (replete with little tooth picks)
Tonight a new mexican casserole recipe...that won't be hard to please around here.
Tonight a new mexican casserole recipe...that won't be hard to please around here.
Baking the Bread
German Bread...YUMMO!!!!!!!!! Ok, that was good except it had a little too much of a fermented taste. Cannot figure it out. It was not the Carraway seeds but perhaps it rose too long? Is that possible? I loved the dense chewy nature of it which I must asssume was the gluten. I am going to add some to my wheat bread next time and see if I cannot get a chewy consistency there too.
But alas, wheat, honey wheat and the cinnamon bread is still the favorite.
I put so much butter and brown sugar in the breakfast cinnamon loaf, when the bread was done it had leaked out of the bread and the bread was sitting in an inch of juice. After taking it out of the pan and letting it sit, it carmalized on the bread. OMG, I have to find a way to do that ALL OVER the whole thing. Fantastic.
They are asking for it again the little sugar hounds. NO way, said the Mom. Only occasionally!
But alas, wheat, honey wheat and the cinnamon bread is still the favorite.
I put so much butter and brown sugar in the breakfast cinnamon loaf, when the bread was done it had leaked out of the bread and the bread was sitting in an inch of juice. After taking it out of the pan and letting it sit, it carmalized on the bread. OMG, I have to find a way to do that ALL OVER the whole thing. Fantastic.
They are asking for it again the little sugar hounds. NO way, said the Mom. Only occasionally!
Thursday, August 2, 2007
German Dark Rye (better than Outback?)
I've gone Bread Baking CrAzY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today's specialty is German Dark Rye: a new recipe so DON'T laugh if and when I can post a pic. Just as soon as I can access my 2007 pics again. AARRHGG!
3 cups Bread Flour
2 cups water
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup honey
2 pkgs active dry yeast
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp. caraway seeds
3 & 1/2 cups Rye Flour
2 tsp. salt
8 tsp. Wheat Gluten
Place white flour, cocoa, yeast, c. seeds, gluten and salt in large bowl. Stir to mix. Place water, honey and butter in a saucepan and heat until butter just melts. Add it to dry ingredients and mix until moistened. Then beat very hard for three minutes. (see Mike Pearl for further instruction on this, haha JUST KIDDING M!!) Stir in rye flour, enough to make soft dough. Knead 8-10 minutes. Roll out and shape into two loafs. Brush tops with oil and let rise in undeated oven over a an of hot water for one hour until doubled. Punch down and let rise again until almost doubled. Take out of oven and preheat oven to 400. Bake 25 minutes. Remove immediately from pans and cool on wire racks.
Today's specialty is German Dark Rye: a new recipe so DON'T laugh if and when I can post a pic. Just as soon as I can access my 2007 pics again. AARRHGG!
3 cups Bread Flour
2 cups water
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup honey
2 pkgs active dry yeast
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp. caraway seeds
3 & 1/2 cups Rye Flour
2 tsp. salt
8 tsp. Wheat Gluten
Place white flour, cocoa, yeast, c. seeds, gluten and salt in large bowl. Stir to mix. Place water, honey and butter in a saucepan and heat until butter just melts. Add it to dry ingredients and mix until moistened. Then beat very hard for three minutes. (see Mike Pearl for further instruction on this, haha JUST KIDDING M!!) Stir in rye flour, enough to make soft dough. Knead 8-10 minutes. Roll out and shape into two loafs. Brush tops with oil and let rise in undeated oven over a an of hot water for one hour until doubled. Punch down and let rise again until almost doubled. Take out of oven and preheat oven to 400. Bake 25 minutes. Remove immediately from pans and cool on wire racks.
How will I spend it?
When talking to a friend yesterday, she was telling me about how her husband equated any money she spent to her "spending his life". In other words, "If you spend that ten dollars, you've spent 1/2 hour of my life, is it worth it?" It spoke SO much to me and I am so convicted as my dh has told me the same thing for years but I always heard it as irritating. He didn't speak it so eloquently as I heard it yesterday but I know that is what MY dh meant! I am spending his very LIFE away every time I spend. When I overspend, I am causing him to spend more time away from his family. I have become more frugal since we moved here, but I can tell you, I will never spend again without thinking I spending the life of the man I love.
How will I spend it today?
How will I spend it today?
Does it Glorify?
I have been visiting many issues that are considered "touchy" or "controversial" lately. (who me?) and each time it begs the question,, "Why is this such a question?"
They are (usually but not always) very easily answered. Now, it is easy to cry "legalistic" everytime you want to do something that you shouldn't but legalism aside, it is simple. First you must put your cry of "Freedom in Christ!" aside and want to hear from the Holy Spirit. That book, snack, word, show, sweater, behavior, addiction or discipline problem can surely be condoned all in the name of "freedom" but if you were going to answer honestly...
Does it glorify God?
If you REALLY want to know, if you REALLY are open to correction, if you REALLY want to strive to live a life of holiness ask, Does it glorify God? and then be ready for the answer.
This has been an eye opener for me and everytime I go to do something I am unsure of, I am asking, Does it glorify God?
Even if I'm "right", it does not often mean I should do anything about it.
Recently a woman used me to further her agenda and I was angry and rightly so! Righteous indignation, I cried! I wanted to tell her the truth.
But...would it have glorified God? Grrr, NO! (thanks for reminding me Fearless)
So this is for me as well as anyone else who proclaims the name of Jesus Christ!
(what? you don't yet? email me privately)
But if you do, before you do the "thing" whatever it may be, be sure it glorifies our Lord and Savior. The question will be gone from your mind and you'll be on to more holy living. God will bless you for it!
They are (usually but not always) very easily answered. Now, it is easy to cry "legalistic" everytime you want to do something that you shouldn't but legalism aside, it is simple. First you must put your cry of "Freedom in Christ!" aside and want to hear from the Holy Spirit. That book, snack, word, show, sweater, behavior, addiction or discipline problem can surely be condoned all in the name of "freedom" but if you were going to answer honestly...
Does it glorify God?
If you REALLY want to know, if you REALLY are open to correction, if you REALLY want to strive to live a life of holiness ask, Does it glorify God? and then be ready for the answer.
This has been an eye opener for me and everytime I go to do something I am unsure of, I am asking, Does it glorify God?
Even if I'm "right", it does not often mean I should do anything about it.
Recently a woman used me to further her agenda and I was angry and rightly so! Righteous indignation, I cried! I wanted to tell her the truth.
But...would it have glorified God? Grrr, NO! (thanks for reminding me Fearless)
So this is for me as well as anyone else who proclaims the name of Jesus Christ!
(what? you don't yet? email me privately)
But if you do, before you do the "thing" whatever it may be, be sure it glorifies our Lord and Savior. The question will be gone from your mind and you'll be on to more holy living. God will bless you for it!
Master of Disaster!
We had a friend over for fun yesterday and had a great time! Lauren had a little playmate which I was glad for. She doesn't have many friends she can play with like that for so long. Actually, she doesn't have any friends that play so well for so long. The girls had all spent the morning cleaning her disaster of a room and it was spotless.
So it was no surprise to go up afterwards and see the upheavel.
Now, this is NOT a commentary on the always well-intentioned parent who says "Did you help clean up". I mean, that is nice but not realistic if you are trying to get out the door. I fully never expect help cleaning up a room like that. It cannot be done in 5 minutes. Nor of course, can it be done right so why bother?
What it IS a commentary on though, is how easy it will be to clean today because it was already mastered beforehand. I really cannot imagine what it would be like had we not cleaned it first! Now it is a 10 minute job because we already had the hard work done.
When it comes to kid's rooms, be MASTER of the disaster and then the new mess will be much less!
So it was no surprise to go up afterwards and see the upheavel.
Now, this is NOT a commentary on the always well-intentioned parent who says "Did you help clean up". I mean, that is nice but not realistic if you are trying to get out the door. I fully never expect help cleaning up a room like that. It cannot be done in 5 minutes. Nor of course, can it be done right so why bother?
What it IS a commentary on though, is how easy it will be to clean today because it was already mastered beforehand. I really cannot imagine what it would be like had we not cleaned it first! Now it is a 10 minute job because we already had the hard work done.
When it comes to kid's rooms, be MASTER of the disaster and then the new mess will be much less!
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