I don't think DH realizes how sweet he's been in setting this up! If you ever read this, THANK YOU!!!
Friday, September 25, 2009
We're Going Camping, Yippeee!!!
I don't think DH realizes how sweet he's been in setting this up! If you ever read this, THANK YOU!!!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Playing Church
But that's all it is. Play. I was in college and feeling rather worn out with what I perceived as Christianity. I was going to church when I should, doing everything I was supposed to, being a "good little Christian". But in my heart, I knew something was missing. I was really worried about it! Something was wrong! I talked to my professors, called home to my parents, talked to my friends. No one really understood what I was trying to say, and finally one of my suite mates told me it was just one of those times people just have to fake it till you make it. I tried that for a couple of weeks, and called to talk to my mama. I cried for a while and told her as best as I could what was wrong, and she told me something I will never forget. She told me that it sounded like I was doing everything right. But we can't do our way into heaven. She said my heart wasn't in the right place. I was going to church and doing all those things because I thought that's what was expected of me. Doing those things wasn't wrong, but I should have been doing them because I love God and couldn't NOT do them. I was just going to classes every day, and I should have been sharing Jesus with folks. I was at a Christian University, and there weren't very many non-Christians there. While I definitely grew in faith while I was there, I used that isolation as an excuse to keep quiet about Jesus. I'm so glad my mama had the wisdom and insight to tell me what I needed to hear and tell me what I needed to change to get right!
That's one of the things children need. They need their parents to show them what is right and wrong. As a child grows up, they don't need to play church anymore. They should be transitioning into adult life and learning how to be participating Christians. We have to put away childish things, and this is one of them (I Corinthians 13:11). My parents took my questions seriously and answered them and taught me. Just for the record, if I wouldn't have changed my attitude, it probably would not have been long before I stopped going to church at all. What's the point of pretending? You can't just go through the motions and expect things to get better on their own. When people play church, obviously they aren't there because they want to be. They feel obligated to for whatever reason. Maybe family goes and expects to see them every service, or maybe they feel like they should at least be seen so no one thinks they have fallen away.
Where we live, people think if you go to church, you must be a good Christian. That's not all there is to it according to the Bible. That's only a small part of it. Christianity is not only going to church for worship, but it's everything we believe with our heart, it's fellowship with other Christians, and it's helping people out and being there for them. It's how we LIVE. Playing church as an adult causes a person to look for a church situation where they are emotionally satisfied after the service or entertained appropriately while they are there. Maybe they just want to feel encouraged to make the same effort again next week. The emphasis shifts to self instead of where it should be on God.
God never asks for worship to include our silly little games and gimmicks to attract more people. If the Gospel is being preached, no gimmicks will be needed. God's Word brings people in. God's Word will convict people in their heart, and God's Word will show them what they need to do. If you find yourself playing church or going through the motions, find you a church home that focuses on the Word. Then it's a lot easier to get your attitude in the right place.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
What To Cook?
I have no idea what to fix for supper tonight. Any ideas? Something with lots of protein would be good.
The Gospel
One of DS's homeschooling questions asked him what the Gospel was. His answer was that it was the good news about Jesus. I was glad that he got the right answer, obviously, but I realized we'd never actually come out and told him this. He's apparently picked it up from us, our friends, or from going to worship with us. It's definitely a reminder that children pick up a LOT more than we as parents can realize!
Later that afternoon, I got online and got an email from someone I hadn't talked with in years. I know this person had heard about the Gospel, but they seemed to have forgotten it's sheer importance. I think too often, we forget the simplicity of the Gospel and the need to share it with others.
The Gospel is the good news about Jesus. But what is this good news? It's not something that is drowning in theology. It's not confusing. It's very simple. Anyone can find it in the Bible if they want to.
Everyone, no matter how important or wealthy or good or whatever, was lost. When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden, sin and death was brought into the world (Romans 5:12 - Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned). God can't abide sin, and since all people sin, all are lost. God didn't want anyone to be lost. He loves us so much that He planned from the beginning of the world to send his only Son to the earth to be the sacrifice to cleanse us from sin (John 3:16-17 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved). With Jesus's perfect life, He defied sin (Hebrews 4:15-16 - For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need). With His resurrection, He defied death (Matthew 28:6-7 - He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you).
He bridged the gap for us so we don't have to be eternally lost. In fact, He is currently preparing a place for us (John 14:1-3 - Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also). All we have to do is choose to accept this gift of His grace. In Acts 2:37-39 - Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.
Without Jesus to bridge the gap, it doesn't matter how good anyone is. There is still sin to separate us from God. We can't be good enough to earn our salvation (Titus 3:4-6 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour). We are pitifully undeserving! We have NO hope if we are relying on our own strength. But with Christ, we don't have to rely on our own strength. He's already done the hard part.
The only thing we have to do is read the Bible and see the instructions He's given us for living. There are instructions for parenting, marriage relationships, working, worship, and even finances. He even gives us our fellow Christians as a support group. Don't take what anyone says for fact unless it can be verified in the Bible. Nothing else, just the Bible. It is the infallible word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works).
Later that afternoon, I got online and got an email from someone I hadn't talked with in years. I know this person had heard about the Gospel, but they seemed to have forgotten it's sheer importance. I think too often, we forget the simplicity of the Gospel and the need to share it with others.
The Gospel is the good news about Jesus. But what is this good news? It's not something that is drowning in theology. It's not confusing. It's very simple. Anyone can find it in the Bible if they want to.
Everyone, no matter how important or wealthy or good or whatever, was lost. When Adam and Eve sinned in the garden of Eden, sin and death was brought into the world (Romans 5:12 - Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned). God can't abide sin, and since all people sin, all are lost. God didn't want anyone to be lost. He loves us so much that He planned from the beginning of the world to send his only Son to the earth to be the sacrifice to cleanse us from sin (John 3:16-17 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved). With Jesus's perfect life, He defied sin (Hebrews 4:15-16 - For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need). With His resurrection, He defied death (Matthew 28:6-7 - He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you).
He bridged the gap for us so we don't have to be eternally lost. In fact, He is currently preparing a place for us (John 14:1-3 - Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also). All we have to do is choose to accept this gift of His grace. In Acts 2:37-39 - Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the LORD our God shall call.
Without Jesus to bridge the gap, it doesn't matter how good anyone is. There is still sin to separate us from God. We can't be good enough to earn our salvation (Titus 3:4-6 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour). We are pitifully undeserving! We have NO hope if we are relying on our own strength. But with Christ, we don't have to rely on our own strength. He's already done the hard part.
The only thing we have to do is read the Bible and see the instructions He's given us for living. There are instructions for parenting, marriage relationships, working, worship, and even finances. He even gives us our fellow Christians as a support group. Don't take what anyone says for fact unless it can be verified in the Bible. Nothing else, just the Bible. It is the infallible word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17 - All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works).
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Pregnancy Cravings
For my last pregnancy, I had a Bradley birth, and I was very impressed with how well this method worked for eliminating the need for pain medications and other interventions. Part of the Bradley plan is to follow a specific diet while you are pregnant, and I was very strict about the things I would allow myself to eat. Once I found out I was pregnant, there was absolutely NO cheating whatsoever. So this time I have followed the plan. (Except for once, one the first day of school - our homeschooling group met at the donut shop, and I allowed myself one glazed donut.) Since then, no cheating on anything.
I am a firm believer that pregnancy cravings can reflect what a woman is needing in particular at that moment. For example, ice cream and pickles could mean an extra need for dairy and salt. This being the case, I have had 4 cravings in particular from the very beginning, and I can't for the life of me figure out what my body needs more of. Fried bologna, hot dogs, my mother-in-law's homemade apple pie, and the biggie - key lime pie! Every time I get hungry, this is all I can think of, especially the key lime pie. Now the hot dogs and fried bologna - I thought that was telling me I needed more protein or something. But just the thought of say hamburger meat makes me ill. Just in case, I'm making double-venison stew for supper. With the apple pie, I thought it meant I should eat more fruit, say apples. So I ate three apples the other day because I would eat one every time I wanted that forbidden pie. It didn't put a dent in that dumb craving. And I have absolutely no idea why I'm wanting that key lime pie so badly. But it's for sure I can't have it. Diabetes runs in my family, and I certainly don't want to tempt gestational diabetes by eating sugary stuff!
What could this mean!?!?!?
I am desperate for some answers if anyone has any.
I am a firm believer that pregnancy cravings can reflect what a woman is needing in particular at that moment. For example, ice cream and pickles could mean an extra need for dairy and salt. This being the case, I have had 4 cravings in particular from the very beginning, and I can't for the life of me figure out what my body needs more of. Fried bologna, hot dogs, my mother-in-law's homemade apple pie, and the biggie - key lime pie! Every time I get hungry, this is all I can think of, especially the key lime pie. Now the hot dogs and fried bologna - I thought that was telling me I needed more protein or something. But just the thought of say hamburger meat makes me ill. Just in case, I'm making double-venison stew for supper. With the apple pie, I thought it meant I should eat more fruit, say apples. So I ate three apples the other day because I would eat one every time I wanted that forbidden pie. It didn't put a dent in that dumb craving. And I have absolutely no idea why I'm wanting that key lime pie so badly. But it's for sure I can't have it. Diabetes runs in my family, and I certainly don't want to tempt gestational diabetes by eating sugary stuff!
What could this mean!?!?!?
I am desperate for some answers if anyone has any.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Holy Spirit or Feelings
I get so frustrated when people try to say the Holy Spirit is telling them to do something that is so obviously just what they want to do! I'm not saying that the Holy Spirit doesn't work in our lives, but the Holy Spirit is never going to cause someone to do something that is contrary to the Scriptures! He CAN'T. A person can feel somthing is right that isn't. Or feelings can be based on someone's like or dislike of someone else. It's even possible for someone to be past feeling (Ephesians 4:19). Our consciences can be seared so we don't feel guilt (I Timothy 4:2). Feelings can't be equated with the urgings of the Holy Spirit.
Feelings can be wrong. Look at Saul in Acts 26:9-11. He was definitely sincere, but he was also as definitely wrong. What about suicide bombers? Even I can see they are sincere. But they are still wrong.
Sometimes feelings are right. Sometimes people have a valid reason for feeling right about something. Like when we abide in the doctrine of Christ (II John 9), we can know we have the approval of the Father and the Son because God's word is reliable. If we don't abide in Christ's doctrine, we don't have God's approval, no matter how much we "feel" we do.
Feelings are so often emphasized in religious activities, particularly if a preacher is good at getting people emotional and excited. People get on an emotional high, because of their feelings. When one does God's will, that one has a right to feel right, but when one feels right apart from having done God's will, that one is dead wrong, and deceived by his feelings. What people feel in their heart is often more important to them than what God says. Have you ever heard the phrase: "I wouldn't take what I feel in my heart for a stack of Bibles as high as my head." Hmmm...
What about feeling saved? Can you just "feel" you are? Some people feel they are saved whether or not they have obeyed the gospel. I would rather die knowing! Paul says that faith comes by the hearing of God's word (Romans 10:17). If we are ignorant of God's absolute truth, then we can't know what God's will is for man. Some support homosexuality, when it is very specifically and forcefully condemned in the Bible. Some people know the truth and just don't respect it. Have you ever heard: "I know it says that, but I just don't believe it." In general, people don't love the truth (John 3:19). Can our feelings of being saved be based on a personal experience? A dream? A sign? This is not taught in the Bible at all. It doesn't matter what anyone teaches you (even your mother or a preacher) if it is not in accordance with the Bible. Some teach a salvation by faith only. In other words, all that is necessary is to believe. James said that by works a man is justified, not by faith only (James 2:24). Having been taught that faith only is all that is necesary to please God, it is easy to understand how one would feel his is saved. Even the demons believed and trembled (James 2:19). Were they saved? Where is it taught in the Bible that if you just ask Jesus to save you right where you are, you will be saved immediately? It isn't.
The Bible is very clear on salvation.
It has become very popular to look for entertainment when searching for the "right church." Entertainment is all about appealing to feelings. People like that good feeling they get from being entertained. I've even heard a preacher say people should feel good about themselves. It's not bad to have good feelings, but place your faith in God's word rather than feelings that may or may not have any basis in truth.
Feelings can be wrong. Look at Saul in Acts 26:9-11. He was definitely sincere, but he was also as definitely wrong. What about suicide bombers? Even I can see they are sincere. But they are still wrong.
Sometimes feelings are right. Sometimes people have a valid reason for feeling right about something. Like when we abide in the doctrine of Christ (II John 9), we can know we have the approval of the Father and the Son because God's word is reliable. If we don't abide in Christ's doctrine, we don't have God's approval, no matter how much we "feel" we do.
Feelings are so often emphasized in religious activities, particularly if a preacher is good at getting people emotional and excited. People get on an emotional high, because of their feelings. When one does God's will, that one has a right to feel right, but when one feels right apart from having done God's will, that one is dead wrong, and deceived by his feelings. What people feel in their heart is often more important to them than what God says. Have you ever heard the phrase: "I wouldn't take what I feel in my heart for a stack of Bibles as high as my head." Hmmm...
What about feeling saved? Can you just "feel" you are? Some people feel they are saved whether or not they have obeyed the gospel. I would rather die knowing! Paul says that faith comes by the hearing of God's word (Romans 10:17). If we are ignorant of God's absolute truth, then we can't know what God's will is for man. Some support homosexuality, when it is very specifically and forcefully condemned in the Bible. Some people know the truth and just don't respect it. Have you ever heard: "I know it says that, but I just don't believe it." In general, people don't love the truth (John 3:19). Can our feelings of being saved be based on a personal experience? A dream? A sign? This is not taught in the Bible at all. It doesn't matter what anyone teaches you (even your mother or a preacher) if it is not in accordance with the Bible. Some teach a salvation by faith only. In other words, all that is necessary is to believe. James said that by works a man is justified, not by faith only (James 2:24). Having been taught that faith only is all that is necesary to please God, it is easy to understand how one would feel his is saved. Even the demons believed and trembled (James 2:19). Were they saved? Where is it taught in the Bible that if you just ask Jesus to save you right where you are, you will be saved immediately? It isn't.
The Bible is very clear on salvation.
- Faith in God (Hebrews 11:6)
- Repentance of sins (Acts 11:30, Luke 13:3)
- Confession of faith in Christ (Romans 10:10)
- Baptism into Christ for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38)
- Live faithfully until death (Revelation 2:10)
It has become very popular to look for entertainment when searching for the "right church." Entertainment is all about appealing to feelings. People like that good feeling they get from being entertained. I've even heard a preacher say people should feel good about themselves. It's not bad to have good feelings, but place your faith in God's word rather than feelings that may or may not have any basis in truth.
First OB Visit
Yesterday morning was my first visit with my baby doctor. Everything is going fine, and since the pregnancy is confirmed by a professional, DH doesn't have weird feelings about me telling folks anymore :) Since all due dates in his office are magically changed to a Monday, so was mine... By my calculations, I would have been due April 14th. By his, it's now April 12th. It's a Monday, of course! Everything seems to be going well. He asked me how I was feeling when he first walked in. Sick, as usual. So then he offered me a prescription for something for nausea. I told him that was o.k., that I didn't think I really needed it. But it did serve to remind me that he's a doctor, and he sees pregnancy as something I need to be delivered from, as medically as possible.
Oh well. At least he still looks enough like Santa Claus I can pretend.
Oh well. At least he still looks enough like Santa Claus I can pretend.
Zoo Field Trip
We have been focusing our science studies on the flying creatures God created on the fifth day. We are using Apologia's Zoology 1 - Exploring Creation with Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day. DS has really 
been enjoying it, and we were thrilled when one of our homeschooling groups planned a trip to the zoo this past Friday. They have a special even called Winged Wonders going on where lots of different birds fly over the heads of the audience and do neat little things. The person at the front was talking about each of the different birds as they would come out, and DS was just so excited that he knew so much of what she was saying. His favorite bird was the bald eagle. Afterward, he went to the handler for the bald eagle, and she just stood there chatting with him about them.
The zoo also has a lorikeet display. The lorikeets come out in shifts, and zoo patrons can feed them a little medicine cup full of special nectar for $1 a pop. Of course we were suckered into getting each child a little cup... But the fun they had was so special to watch! They were laughing and grinning. Then I the caretaker for the lorikeets over there talking with DS. And he was just carrying on an adult conversation with her about birds. I'm so proud of him! I'm so glad that he's not forgetting what he learns right after he studies it.
We had a great time at the rest of the zoo, and no one dropped sippy cups in with the capybaras this time :) It was warm, but not too bad, and then we had a little shower just when everyone was getting tired. So it cooled everyone down and gave us all a little burst of energy. We got to know another homeschooling family a little better, and my DS says he thinks he's found his best friend. He loves to play with other boys and gets so excited when we do.
I had started out the day with a bad headache, and was not exactly looking forward to the trip. But having so much fun made the headache tolerable. And by the time we got home, I still crashed and went to bed very early. But I sure enjoyed the trip!
been enjoying it, and we were thrilled when one of our homeschooling groups planned a trip to the zoo this past Friday. They have a special even called Winged Wonders going on where lots of different birds fly over the heads of the audience and do neat little things. The person at the front was talking about each of the different birds as they would come out, and DS was just so excited that he knew so much of what she was saying. His favorite bird was the bald eagle. Afterward, he went to the handler for the bald eagle, and she just stood there chatting with him about them.The zoo also has a lorikeet display. The lorikeets come out in shifts, and zoo patrons can feed them a little medicine cup full of special nectar for $1 a pop. Of course we were suckered into getting each child a little cup... But the fun they had was so special to watch! They were laughing and grinning. Then I the caretaker for the lorikeets over there talking with DS. And he was just carrying on an adult conversation with her about birds. I'm so proud of him! I'm so glad that he's not forgetting what he learns right after he studies it.We had a great time at the rest of the zoo, and no one dropped sippy cups in with the capybaras this time :) It was warm, but not too bad, and then we had a little shower just when everyone was getting tired. So it cooled everyone down and gave us all a little burst of energy. We got to know another homeschooling family a little better, and my DS says he thinks he's found his best friend. He loves to play with other boys and gets so excited when we do.
I had started out the day with a bad headache, and was not exactly looking forward to the trip. But having so much fun made the headache tolerable. And by the time we got home, I still crashed and went to bed very early. But I sure enjoyed the trip!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
First Day of This Homeschool Year
Today was the day. We started back to school today. We didn't start till 10, and we took a 2-hour lunch break with my parents at "Waffle's House", as my DS used to call it. But that's the joy of homeschooling, at least one of them.
We are using Christian Light for Language Arts and Reading. DS likes it so much better already! We had a different curriculum last year, and we all dreaded school. I'm so very glad we switched! We're still using Saxon for math, and I think we'll stick with that. He's always begged to do more, and today was no exception. We're using Handwriting Without Tears. I shared some of the cute little stories and rhymes in there, and I think he's better about remembering the difference between b's and d's. He likes it anyway, and that's a big plus for me! We started Spanish classes. I hope I don't blunder with this one. I think it's important for him to learn another language, and Spanish is very common where we live. We are using Mystery of History again this year, and he started jumping up and down when I got the book out. For art for today, I let them both finger-paint with shaving cream. They had a good time getting messy with that! For science, we are doing Apologia's Zoology - Exploring Creation - Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day.
So today was fun, and my tummy is hungry. Now to get ready for supper :)
We are using Christian Light for Language Arts and Reading. DS likes it so much better already! We had a different curriculum last year, and we all dreaded school. I'm so very glad we switched! We're still using Saxon for math, and I think we'll stick with that. He's always begged to do more, and today was no exception. We're using Handwriting Without Tears. I shared some of the cute little stories and rhymes in there, and I think he's better about remembering the difference between b's and d's. He likes it anyway, and that's a big plus for me! We started Spanish classes. I hope I don't blunder with this one. I think it's important for him to learn another language, and Spanish is very common where we live. We are using Mystery of History again this year, and he started jumping up and down when I got the book out. For art for today, I let them both finger-paint with shaving cream. They had a good time getting messy with that! For science, we are doing Apologia's Zoology - Exploring Creation - Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day.
So today was fun, and my tummy is hungry. Now to get ready for supper :)
Our Not-Back-To-School Party
The public schools here began yesterday. The schoolbuses started up, and bleary-eyed children tumbled on them at a quarter to seven and didn't return until 4:30. Our original plan was to begin our school when public school began. But when I got to thinking about it, I wanted to plan something fun and special. So I called my friend here (who will remain anonymous), and we decided the perfect time to get donuts would be when the schoolbuses were finished and the rest of the world was doing their thing. So we called all our homeschooling friends who live close and planned to meet at the donut shop. I woke up my bleary-eyed children, and we all excitedly got ready to meet our friends.
Let me just say that we really like this new tradition, and we all decided that we must do it to begin next year as well and even some in between :) As usual, we all learn from our experiences, even the good ones. So next time, we will change some things. We absolutely packed that donut shop! Next time, we might just get donuts and go to the park to eat them so the children can run around and play it off. I think we will try to find a cheaper donut shop too. Of course, that just may be me. I haven't ever just bought a dozen donuts, and it seemed a trife expensive to me. One of my friends said there is another donut place across town that also has other things on the menu besides donuts and sweet stuff. While I love a good donut, and these were really good, I'm really watching what I eat now that I'm pregnant. I was glad that I ate before we went as they didn't have anything else.
The best part was getting to sit and be with my friends and watching my children laughing and playing and just having fun. We had 5 mothers and 14 children all in one place. The children were all well-behaved and all ages played together happily. One of the workers there commented to me on how good all those children were :) So to all you mothers, and you know who you are - Good job! And let's do it again soon!
Let me just say that we really like this new tradition, and we all decided that we must do it to begin next year as well and even some in between :) As usual, we all learn from our experiences, even the good ones. So next time, we will change some things. We absolutely packed that donut shop! Next time, we might just get donuts and go to the park to eat them so the children can run around and play it off. I think we will try to find a cheaper donut shop too. Of course, that just may be me. I haven't ever just bought a dozen donuts, and it seemed a trife expensive to me. One of my friends said there is another donut place across town that also has other things on the menu besides donuts and sweet stuff. While I love a good donut, and these were really good, I'm really watching what I eat now that I'm pregnant. I was glad that I ate before we went as they didn't have anything else.
The best part was getting to sit and be with my friends and watching my children laughing and playing and just having fun. We had 5 mothers and 14 children all in one place. The children were all well-behaved and all ages played together happily. One of the workers there commented to me on how good all those children were :) So to all you mothers, and you know who you are - Good job! And let's do it again soon!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Wonderful find!
My mama called me from a yard sale she was perusing. She told me to come quick because they had a bunch of homeschool stuff. Needless to say, I was there within 10 minutes. When I arrived, they did indeed have a bunch of homeschool stuff. I did not really have time to go through it all, but after looking for a bit, I realized it was good stuff. I asked how much for it all, and they told me that for all 5 crates (you know, the huge rubbermaid kind) they would take $20. Of course I snatched it all up. It filled up the whole back of my dad's truck! Then mama called again and said they found another crate. She's a pretty smart woman - she bought it for another $2. After going through it leisurely at home, it has a lot of reading things for elementary school and a bunch of astronomy and science things for high school. There was even a spectrometer! Of course, the thing my DS was most excited about was the lone baseball in the bottom of one crate.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Boys are Fishing
Well tonight the boys in my family went fishing. They got all packed up and loaded up and left. Well, this left DD very sad that she didn't get to go. So we went out and had pizza and then came home and she had some ice cream. That's when my hives started coming up. Now I've eaten at Pizza Hut numerous times. I used to work there! So I have no idea what I ate that is making me do this. I will have to be more careful.
Since they are gone tonight to catch me some yummy bass, DD and I are going to stay up late eating popcorn and watching old videos in bed :) We're in for a nice, cozy evening...
I've had this page for a while and never done anything with it. I kept it so I could view other people's blogs and comment. So now I think it's appropriate that the first post that I write is to announce that I am pregnant, and we are expecting our third blessing sometime around tax day. We are all so very excited about it, and we're getting into all the baby stuff again.
DS is desperately hoping for another boy so he won't be the only one.
DD is excited, but she's still young enough she thinks it's going to be a baby doll. We're working on that...
DH and I are working on names for either way.
DH's sister just had a baby boy recently, and so maybe they will eventually get to play together.
I had a couple of days feeling queasy, but for the most part, I'm feeling really good. I was worried that this pregnancy would bring with it the dreaded SPD like before, but so far not even a twinge. So for that I am very grateful and thank the Lord every day. Unfortuneately, my pants are already getting tight. I think they were starting to get too tight before I was even pregnant, so it's no one's fault but my own. I guess I'll go up in the attic some time this weekend maybe and see what kind of maternity clothes I still have.
My first outing after I found out, I looked at Walmart for maternity patterns in their craft department. Let me just say I was very disappointed to see that they don't have ANY. I went online and found a few, but now I have to find some place to get them. Probably Joann's will have them. I really enjoy sewing; I'm just not very good at it. It takes me a while.
I have high hopes of posting at least semi-freqently. Maybe it won't fall completely by the wayside. We'll have to wait and see.
DS is desperately hoping for another boy so he won't be the only one.
DD is excited, but she's still young enough she thinks it's going to be a baby doll. We're working on that...
DH and I are working on names for either way.
DH's sister just had a baby boy recently, and so maybe they will eventually get to play together.
I had a couple of days feeling queasy, but for the most part, I'm feeling really good. I was worried that this pregnancy would bring with it the dreaded SPD like before, but so far not even a twinge. So for that I am very grateful and thank the Lord every day. Unfortuneately, my pants are already getting tight. I think they were starting to get too tight before I was even pregnant, so it's no one's fault but my own. I guess I'll go up in the attic some time this weekend maybe and see what kind of maternity clothes I still have.
My first outing after I found out, I looked at Walmart for maternity patterns in their craft department. Let me just say I was very disappointed to see that they don't have ANY. I went online and found a few, but now I have to find some place to get them. Probably Joann's will have them. I really enjoy sewing; I'm just not very good at it. It takes me a while.
I have high hopes of posting at least semi-freqently. Maybe it won't fall completely by the wayside. We'll have to wait and see.
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