Found this….
We were making a rare attempt at getting our kids on video tonight– the results will be posted on here very soon. However, while Steven was editing it we came across this:
Notice Eli is still in diapers~ and if I remember correctly Monica was “calm” by the time we started recording. Eli totally had her captivated!
Phone a Friend???
Phone-a-friend- that’s the bonus I took as a mom today….
It all started when I told one of my children it was nap time. We got “Pony”, “Mr. Chubbs”, and blankie all snuggled up together with us. I was going to lay down with them a moment when the demand came, “I want ‘Chicken’ and ‘Monkey’”. (Yes we do get very creative with our names around here!) Well you must understand this child is not particular about “who” they sleep with. It changes daily. Since “Chicken” and “Monkey” were not in sight I simply replied, “Not this time maybe tonight we’ll be able to find them.”
Well…… an escalating drama began!!! I did concede and give them “Chicken” and “Monkey” but then they didn’t want to lay down either…. a case of good old fashioned stubbornness was visiting! During the 45 minute episode that ensued, I reached a point I had to call someone to help me hold on to the fight. The conversation went something like this: Read the rest of this entry »
Okay so this is FUN!
I was tagged by my friend Beth Ann to upload the 4th picture in my 4th folder on my computer. Isn’t that a GREAT idea?!?! Such a trip down memory lane…. Here’s what I got: Read the rest of this entry »
So What’s Your Thing?
I broke a life long tradition this past week and put up our Christmas decorations early. I totally freaked my mom out because I used to be the Christmas decoration nazi– NO decorations until the day after Thanksgiving!!! It was so funny to hear her remarks of how now she is ‘free’ to put up hers since I’ve deemed it okay….. Sorry Mom for what I put you through =)! Read the rest of this entry »
Rosco
Sooooooooooo I guess I’m just having a stupid streak this week– I took Rosco to the Doctor twice yesterday!! Yes twice. Once to the Doctor’s office and once to the vets office right next door. Yes that’s right I was talking on my cell phone when I pulled into the parking lot. Both clinics have adjoining parking lots and are named after the street they are located on. I got off the phone. Unbuckled Monica, hooked Rosco to his leash, and we all three jumped out of the car– right on time I might add. Read the rest of this entry »
Monica
Monica’s stories are getting ready to come more frequently now that she’s talking. Lil’ Miss Independent is starting to show her colors. If you’ve been around us in a group setting you know that Monica prefers other mommy’s to her own. Her philosophy from 20 months on has been, “I’ll see you when I get home mom.” I’m okay with this right now because my little Miss loves to cuddle and dotes on me with kisses when we’re alone, but in public NO WAY!– (Wasn’t that stage supposed to come later?!?!)
Anyway I thought I’d share a few things I’ve heard her say over the past week. Her independence continues with her speech. Read the rest of this entry »
Recipeasy
Allow me to introduce to you the new link in my side bar… It’s the pumpkin with the title of this post on it.
While on my blogging break I was asked to take part in a recipe blog. It’s put together by six moms from all around– literally. One is from Canada, two are from Michigan, another is from South Carolina, ect. I met some of these girls while travelling with Life Action Ministries 8 years ago. They graciously asked me to join their site. If you feel like you get in a cooking rut at times and are looking for quick, easy, yummy recipes to feed your family with, check in regularly at this site. I’m pretty sure you’ll get some great ideas that most likely will fit outside of your areas normal dinner fare.
I’ve come to Grips….
This story took me a few hours to admit once I realized what I had done. I had to come to grips with myself first. Before I tell you what I did let me introduce you to a not so amazing product…. at least not at our house. This is SWIFFER furniture polish:
Okay so here’s the catch. It was with the floor cleaning supplies. In Stephanie’s world Swiffer ALWAYS equals FLOOR cleaning supplies. I was trying to find a better deal on floor cleaner than what the floor distributor sold to us with our new floors this past summer. I read the back of the bottle. When listing the surfaces it was good on it says “wood laminate.” Bingo!! It’s half the price and even smells better. Read the rest of this entry »
Hey There!
I’m slacking in blog land these days. Don’t worry though, we are just fine around here!!! Superhero get ups and princess dresses fill our days with fun. However, there is ALOT happening right now within our country and in many lives of those around us. I guess I just feel like it’s better for me to be silent at these times rather than to talk of triviality. I’m sure I’ll be back full swing in due time! For now though, when you think of us just know we are nestling in for upcoming cold weather and praying for all of the things God is showing His hand in daily.
To those of you that stop by this blog regularly – know I love you and am so grateful for your thoughts!! If there’s any way I can be in prayer for you please know I ALWAYS count it a privilege to do so! If there are not any specifics be encouraged this is still my prayer for you:
Ephesians 1:16-23
“I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of WISDOM and of revelation in the KNOWLEDGE of HIM, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the HOPE to which He has CALLED YOU, what are the RICHES of HIS glorious INHERITANCE in the saints, and what is the IMMEASURABLE GREATNESS of HIS POWER toward us who BELIEVE, according to the working of His GREAT MIGHT that He WORKED in CHRIST when he raised Him from the dead and seated Him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all RULE and AUTHORITY and POWER and DOMINION, and ABOVE EVERY NAME that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come. And He put ALL THINGS under His feet and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is his body, the FULLNESS of HIM who fills all in all.”
ESV
