These past few weeks have flown by. With Ted home, and unsure of how long he can stay, I have managed to keep up busy with projects and things that need to be done for his entire block leave. Who knew owning a home could be this much work? :) One of the great things was that we worked together. All of the projects were projects that needed to get done or things we wanted to get done. Having him here to help with things is such a blessing.
One night as I was cleaning up before heading to bed, I got mad because I am constantly tripping over shoes. With 6 of us in the house and three of us girls, there are shoes everywhere. Since we have white carpet there is a NO SHOES allowed rule. You must take them off as you enter the house. We have 3 entrances into the house. All three are forever blocked with shoes. If anyone has a solution to this problem, please let me know. I have tried buckets and shoe racks all with little success.
Showing posts with label Blessings. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Pick Me Up
God always knows when I need a little extra love. I shouldn't be surprised or amazed by this any more. He has been taking care of me for 34 years now. (OOOPS, Did I just tell me age? :)
The past few days I haven't felt the greatest. The couch and my bed have been my best friend. Today I was determined to kick this cold in the butt and make it vacate my body. I dropped the girls off at school, the boys off at home-school group and headed to the gym. I was going to sweat out all the germs I could. I did a mild workout and took my time showering and getting ready to pick up the boys. It was a nice peaceful morning. Except for this cough that sounds so much worse than it is. You know the kind where you turn around and look at the person and think 'Oh, poor girl, she should be home in bed.' Yep that would be me today!
But as the day pressed on and I checked a few things off my to do list I began to feel icky again. So I decided the computer and I would become one. I would work on those things that I always put off and never get to. Like announcements on the FMWCN page. As I was working I heard a little knock at the front door. That is my cue that it is kids and my kids will take care of it.
After a few knocks I get up to answer the door wondering where my children are. It was our newest neighbors oldest son. He came carrying cookies for, as he put it, OUR WHOLE FAMILY. He then asked if my two sons who were playing with them could have a cookie. I said sure. The neighbor boy took two cookies off the plate and took them to my boys. I brought the plate of cookies inside and I couldn't resist them. I had to have one and then another. A few minutes later I hear the same knock. I get up to answer the door again and it was the neighbor boy who explained that he was suppose to take his plate home. I gave him his plate and told him the cookies are yummy. He looked at me in shock that I would eat one of them. He gave me that look that all kids give parents when we eat the good stuff. That 'HEY THAT'S MINE!' look.
Wouldn't you know it? A few minutes later there is another knock at the door. This time I can hear kids running around in the front and figure that whoever is knocking will get help from them. I am, after all, trying to become one with the computer. The knocking continues and I once again get up to see who it is. This time I find the neighbors middle son at my door. Before I could even get the door open all the way he yells "I WANT MORE COOKIES!" His mom had told him no more until after dinner so he thought he would come and see if I would give him any. How cute is that?
As I sat back down to continue my quest to become one with the computer I couldn't help but feel so loved. Our neighbor baked cookies and thought of me. She didn't have to do that. She did out of the kindness of her heart. It helped me to see the funny conversation I had with her son who wanted more cookies and helped me to see that even when I don't feel it God is watching out for me and nudging me to embrace each and every moment that I have. Becoming one with the computer will have to wait for another day. I'm going to sit and laugh at the children as they run around and act silly. Some days there is nothing better than laughter. It is good for your soul.
The past few days I haven't felt the greatest. The couch and my bed have been my best friend. Today I was determined to kick this cold in the butt and make it vacate my body. I dropped the girls off at school, the boys off at home-school group and headed to the gym. I was going to sweat out all the germs I could. I did a mild workout and took my time showering and getting ready to pick up the boys. It was a nice peaceful morning. Except for this cough that sounds so much worse than it is. You know the kind where you turn around and look at the person and think 'Oh, poor girl, she should be home in bed.' Yep that would be me today!
But as the day pressed on and I checked a few things off my to do list I began to feel icky again. So I decided the computer and I would become one. I would work on those things that I always put off and never get to. Like announcements on the FMWCN page. As I was working I heard a little knock at the front door. That is my cue that it is kids and my kids will take care of it.
After a few knocks I get up to answer the door wondering where my children are. It was our newest neighbors oldest son. He came carrying cookies for, as he put it, OUR WHOLE FAMILY. He then asked if my two sons who were playing with them could have a cookie. I said sure. The neighbor boy took two cookies off the plate and took them to my boys. I brought the plate of cookies inside and I couldn't resist them. I had to have one and then another. A few minutes later I hear the same knock. I get up to answer the door again and it was the neighbor boy who explained that he was suppose to take his plate home. I gave him his plate and told him the cookies are yummy. He looked at me in shock that I would eat one of them. He gave me that look that all kids give parents when we eat the good stuff. That 'HEY THAT'S MINE!' look.
Wouldn't you know it? A few minutes later there is another knock at the door. This time I can hear kids running around in the front and figure that whoever is knocking will get help from them. I am, after all, trying to become one with the computer. The knocking continues and I once again get up to see who it is. This time I find the neighbors middle son at my door. Before I could even get the door open all the way he yells "I WANT MORE COOKIES!" His mom had told him no more until after dinner so he thought he would come and see if I would give him any. How cute is that?
As I sat back down to continue my quest to become one with the computer I couldn't help but feel so loved. Our neighbor baked cookies and thought of me. She didn't have to do that. She did out of the kindness of her heart. It helped me to see the funny conversation I had with her son who wanted more cookies and helped me to see that even when I don't feel it God is watching out for me and nudging me to embrace each and every moment that I have. Becoming one with the computer will have to wait for another day. I'm going to sit and laugh at the children as they run around and act silly. Some days there is nothing better than laughter. It is good for your soul.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Birthday Blessings
Every year as my children get older I reminisce about being pregnant with them, about their birth, about how they were as babies and toddlers. Then I hear the screams of "MMMMOOOOOMMMM" and I am brought back to the present day reality.
Usually I go back through time with my husband. He just sits by and lets me go down memory road. I wish I could be more like my husband when it comes to the kids and their birthdays. I feel like he embraces each birthday and welcomes the next year's challenges while I am dragging my heals in the sand trying to stop time. In reality I know I can't stop time, it just seems to pass by so fast these days. It wasn't long ago I was changing diapers and chasing kids at the park or longing for all 4 of them to nap at the same time. My reality is now breaking up arguments of silly substance and playing taxi driver or short order cook as I constantly hear "What's to eat?"
Today's birthday was a little different. I didn't have a birth to think about or how it was when the children were little because it was my birthday today. I think my mom may journey down the road of memories when it comes to my birth. This year my birthday blessings came in so many ways I was overwhelmed.
Yesterday started my blessing journey. My husband called and sort of sang Happy Birthday to me a day early. My husband told me it wasn't a day early because it was already my birthday where he was. Then my children had requested to go shopping for me. My two oldest children also requested a list of things I would like for my birthday. Then to my surprise they told me that they wanted to use their own money to buy my present. After shopping and finding the right present we headed for home.
Today is my actual birthday. My day started out great except for the nagging headache that I have had. The kids all entertained themselves and I didn't have to play referee to any arguments. One of the children went with a friend to a basketball game and the rest of us headed to the book store.
Throughout the day I have had several phone calls to wish me a happy birthday. My husband was one of them. He wanted to tell me happy birthday on my birthday since I insisted he was a day early on the last phone call. I had many happy birthday wishes on Facebook and in text messages. But one thing stayed constant all day. I felt loved and blessed to share my day with my children, family and friends. Even though my husband isn't here to help me celebrate my birthday in person, I have had one of the best birthdays a girl could ask for.
In case you are wondering what the girls bought me for my birthday, I received an exercise ball, a cross necklace and a ring that I had wanted forever. They were so proud of themselves. I was so proud of them. They are becoming some of the most beautiful girls am mom could ask for.
Usually I go back through time with my husband. He just sits by and lets me go down memory road. I wish I could be more like my husband when it comes to the kids and their birthdays. I feel like he embraces each birthday and welcomes the next year's challenges while I am dragging my heals in the sand trying to stop time. In reality I know I can't stop time, it just seems to pass by so fast these days. It wasn't long ago I was changing diapers and chasing kids at the park or longing for all 4 of them to nap at the same time. My reality is now breaking up arguments of silly substance and playing taxi driver or short order cook as I constantly hear "What's to eat?"
Today's birthday was a little different. I didn't have a birth to think about or how it was when the children were little because it was my birthday today. I think my mom may journey down the road of memories when it comes to my birth. This year my birthday blessings came in so many ways I was overwhelmed.
Yesterday started my blessing journey. My husband called and sort of sang Happy Birthday to me a day early. My husband told me it wasn't a day early because it was already my birthday where he was. Then my children had requested to go shopping for me. My two oldest children also requested a list of things I would like for my birthday. Then to my surprise they told me that they wanted to use their own money to buy my present. After shopping and finding the right present we headed for home.
Today is my actual birthday. My day started out great except for the nagging headache that I have had. The kids all entertained themselves and I didn't have to play referee to any arguments. One of the children went with a friend to a basketball game and the rest of us headed to the book store.
Throughout the day I have had several phone calls to wish me a happy birthday. My husband was one of them. He wanted to tell me happy birthday on my birthday since I insisted he was a day early on the last phone call. I had many happy birthday wishes on Facebook and in text messages. But one thing stayed constant all day. I felt loved and blessed to share my day with my children, family and friends. Even though my husband isn't here to help me celebrate my birthday in person, I have had one of the best birthdays a girl could ask for.
In case you are wondering what the girls bought me for my birthday, I received an exercise ball, a cross necklace and a ring that I had wanted forever. They were so proud of themselves. I was so proud of them. They are becoming some of the most beautiful girls am mom could ask for.
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