my life as a mom

Oh look! A mess!

Oh look! A mess!

Oh look! A mess!



Oh look! A mess!

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And finally...

Mommy....I got gum in my hair....

sorreeeeeee!

picture post, and BIG BIG news

Some scenes from the big birthday bash...

His new car/dumptruck/wagon/walker.

His very own cake...

(before)

(after)


well at least he used a spoon...

My daughter and I are religiously addicted to the tv show "Style by Jury". So one night we thought we'd have our own makeover...

(before)


(after)

us going swimming

us and my hubby's grand-parents who were in town for Thanksgiving & her 75th birthday!

me and my Faithfulness....

la la la la.....

and I've saved the best and most important for last...

drum roll please........

MY SON IS WALKING!

Pressing on...

I am such an analizer. I analize things to death. I analize myself to death. I analize situations before they even happen, just so that I'm prepared, for ANY possible senario, just in case.

So, the other weekend something came up, a problem with a non-christian couple who are a big part of our lives. A problem my hubby and I have been kind of avoiding, hoping we could just deal with it later. Well later seemed to arrive, and wouldn't you know it, I did not feel prepared. So down on my couch I sat, across from my calm, cool, collected and much more mature husband, and relentlessly began to analize the situation as I saw it. I thought of what to say if this happened, what to do if this happened, how to act if this happened, all in all, solidifying my case and nailing down my arguement. Listening to my hubby remind me of all the times God has taken care of these problems in the past, seemed to open my ears to the voice of the Holy Spirit, and this is what he whispered in my ear,

"The goal is NOT to not have these problems. It's through these problems that I display my faithfulness, my love and my forgiveness through you!"

Why do I always run from the problem, or worse, attack the problem with my own weapons, when in reality, these are not problems to be attacked, they are opportunities to be seized! When I look back at any issue we have had in this area, each and every one has been resolved, and without (much) grief! God has been faithful in each circumstance, because He has bigger plans for this couple than I can see, and each opporunity that I seize to walk in obedience, brings them closer to knowing the love of Christ.

Praise Him.....

My mommy

My mom is back in the hospital. Her heart is still very weak. Please pray that her heart is open to the Lord's healing, both physical and spiritual. I'm encouraged that God has bigger purposes for this time than we know.

"For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harn you, plans to bring you a hope and future, then you will call upon me, you will seek me and find WHEN YOU SEEK ME WITH ALL YOUR HEART, I will be found by you"....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

One year ago...

PARTY HARDY MARTY! I'M ONE TODAY!

HI MOM!!!

why I haven't been posting

(following in the simple idea of my flower friend)

-My mom has been in the hospital. She's out now and feeling much better, although all the healing she needs to walk through is going to take much time and rest.

-My son has been sick. Boo-urns, he's been a crab.

-I'm trying to keep up with all the things my daughter brings home from school. Last year I really took a back seat with things, like cramming in 30 books the night before and morning of her reading celebration, when she had to have a certain number of books to get a prize. Luckily for our poor vocal chords, she got the prize. I'm proud to say we have stayed on top of everything so far.

-My granny is in town. She's staying with my mom to help her out. We have yet to find out if this is a good thing or a bad thing, and my sis and I are keeping close tabs on her.

-My hubby and I have been second car shopping, and found one! We should have it in the beginning of October!

-I've been keeping up with all my housework and housewife duties.

-I've been mulling over things God is teaching me, about being quiet.

-I've been struggling with my eating and excersize schedule, and have been feeling discouraged.

and last but not least...the number one reason why I have not been posting...

-I'm lazy

Where's Waldo?

In the Messy Room?

(and I thought I had a bit more time before he was old enough to trash his room...)

5 days

It's started!

All ready!

My daughter and I got to go shopping for school supplies just the two of us, and she got to pick whatever she wanted (assuming it was on her list). She chose a Strawberry Shortcake theme. I looked back at the times I went school shopping when I was little, and since we had very little money, I was never able to get the nice book bag or brand name supplies. It was such a blessing to be able to bless my daughter, and not seeing the burden of not having enough money on her that I'm sure my parents hated seeing on me growing up.

The #1 breakfast of champions, blueberry PopTarts.

First day of Grade 1



Second day of Grade 1




Third day of Grade 1

Fourth day of Grade 1

Fifth day of Grade 1

My daughter sighed after this picture, so I reassured her I wouldn't take pictures forever. She sighed again and asked what grade she would be in by then.

In the life of my son...

The greatest temptations in the confusing land of Off-Limits...

The stix,

(notice a bunch are now broken, and yes, I did pay money for sticks)

The cabinet,

so shiny, so reflective, so forbidden,

The boxes, who's contents are often found all over the floor.

And who needs toys?

When you have a closet full of dirty shoes instead?
(before)

(after)

"pushing a stool pushing a stool, turn it around turn it arouuund.....pushing a stool"

Oh my goodness YUM! You've gotta give me the recipe for this window!

So... it's a big world after all....

This morning I woke up bald

What are migraine headaches?
A migraine headache is a type of headache in which a person experiences intense throbbing, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and sound. These headaches may also worsen with movement. Some young people may experience a distorted hallucinating like affect. If these symptoms do occur without the headache, it is still considered a migraine headache.

How are migraine headaches treated?

Migraine headaches can be treated non-medically by avoiding known triggers. These triggers will be specific to each individual. For example, some people may experience a migraine due to stressful events; whereas, others may experience migraines because of head trauma. Migraines are best treated with preventative medicine such as promethazine. Acute attacks are usually controlled with prescription medication.

*no stress, no head trauma, just a head ready to explode*

What is up hommies?

1.
-washed towels forever ago, forgot about them in the washer for days
-washed them again because they smelled moldy
-washed them again because they still smelled moldy
-washed them in vinegar because they still smelled moldy
-forgot about them in the washer for days
-washed them 4 at a time in vinegar and soap, did not forgot about them, got the smell out and saved the day and the towels

2.
-my son is a human vacuum, and eats everything invisible to the naked eye
-he also enjoys the taste of fake moss from the fake plant, dada's dress shirts and shoes

3.
-my not so little one is off at her dads for the week
-we talked yesterday and I reminded her to watch Canadian Idol
-am still wondering why Greg is gone, and Dwight is still around????????????
-my daughter agreed with my frustration

4.
-things to do people to see husbands to talk to....must go and carry on being a housewife

I'M the most likely to respond

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
I guess it depends on which name you're talking about
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
This afternoon at a funeral
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
Sometimes
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Lean smoked turkey breast
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Yes!
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Absolutely! Because I'm so humble
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT?
Who me? As if
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
I would! I so would, my hubby and I talk about it lots, and one day we will
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
I don't think I have one... but I have a least favorite, the one we eat now, tastes like hamster food, although sometimes it's a nice change from plain egg whites ...sigh... *insert your pity here*
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Depends on the mood I'm in, if I'm feeling responsible or not
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
Am starting too! I see progress on my workout sheets!
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Definately good ol' classic cookies and cream
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Eyebrows and teeth (I appologize if you have bad teeth or eyebrows, and yes, chances are I noticed)
15. RED OR PINK?
Both, together, in harmony and friendship
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My arguementativeness... is that a word?
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My cousin Dr. Holly
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
Yes, everyone
19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Uh, unlike some people who grew up in a barn, I don't wear my shoes in the house, and I'm wearing army capris
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
My yucky protein shake, but in real food life, my very first baked chicken with potatoes and carrots
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Maggie and the Ferocious Beast in nowhere land.....in nowhere land.....
22. IF YOU WHERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Navy blue
23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
My baby after a bath and some lotion, newborn heads, my Wasabi Ginger party lite tealights, greasy foods when I haven't eaten them in a while, banana baby food
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My hubby
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Can't answer... she might read this
26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Not/Applicable, Not/Available, No/Answer
27. HAIR COLOR?
In real life, plain poop brown, in pretend, depends on the month, right now, blond and brown, stay tuned, new color coming soon
28. EYE COLOR?
I don't even know, I say blue, but others say green, but since they're mine, blue it is
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
No, but I've always wanted to try colored ones for fun
30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Chicken
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Definately not scary
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Mean Girls
33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Navy blue tank top
34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
I like both
35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Hugs
36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
Not much of a dessert person, unless it's a bag of chips.... is it a bag of chips?
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
I already said, me
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
You
39. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING NOW?
A good one
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Tie dyish rainbow colored
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT?
The results for Canadian Idol, but I'm still mad at them!
42. FAVORITE SOUND?
My kids's giggles, and hubby's singing
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles all the way
44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Nebreaska
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
No
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Here

I'd like to thank the Academy, and Mad and Restless for being bored at work. Thank you and good-night!

Real Life

"There is a world of difference between knowing what to do

and actually doing it..."

-Bill Phillips

God in His perfect love and endless mercy has given me the opportunity to make things right. He's been hitting the same nail on the head over, and over, and over, and over, and I thought if I ignored Him just a little longer, He'd give up. Fortunately God will never give up on me and He will never leave me, but He loves me far too much to leave me where I am.

Today, He hit the nail for the last time, and this time, it went all the way in... ouch. I rest in knowing that God discplines those He loves, and that He is molding me to be more like Him, and that all things work together for good for those who love Him. I thank Him today that He gave me opportunity to walk in humility, to repent and choose to walk towards the light. I know that my obedience will bring Him glory and show others His forgiveness and faithfulness.

Crossing over the world of difference, and ready to make a difference...

signing off.

(My daughters step-mom holding my son when we were there for a bbq. Just a physical picture of God's boundless power to bring restoration to broken places. Be encouraged)

what the?

If any of my faithful readers are Canadian Idol fans....

can you please tell me what the heck Canada was thinking?!?!?!?!?!?!

I am so flaming mad I don't even want to watch the rest of the season....

Must go out and run off my steam

Productivity

Productivity...

Productive refers to a generative source of continuing activity,

the quality of being productive or having the power to produce,

a measure of worker efficiency,

To be fruitful...

Fruitful refers to that which has already produced and is capable of further production.

Lord I pray that today would be productive and fruitful, that I would not be distracted by things that would lead me away from my work and responsibilities. I pray that today I would find joy and purpose in my daily house chores, and in my time spent with my kids. I pray that I would rediate a positive attitude to my husband, so that he would be energized as he works in the field today.

~Amen~

I guess that means I should get my butt back in gear.