Every day I start with the intention of writing something - anything! - but it hasn't happened. The more days that go by the more upset I get with myself for not writing - about the kids, our life right now, the garden, birth stuff, etc.
So I'm going back to making lists - because that has always worked in the past to get me back into writing. If you see something of particular interest - leave me a comment and let me know you'd like the rest of the story and I'll make an effort to write it out.
Maddie's 4th Birthday party - the birthday garden
Wyatt's naked romp at my parents house - "I spit it out mommy," as he pointed to the puddle of pee on the floor.
Gardening adventures - what's growing, seeds, etc.
Doula certification on hold...
Wyatt's upcoming trip to see a pediatric ENT at UAB (University of Alabama-Birmingham)
La Leche League Leader accreditation
The drama in the birth community and other petty onslaughts (might only be available through LJ).
Grandma Grace is back - and oh so happy to visit with Wyatt on Mardi Gras.
"No- I not take a nap!" and other dramatics by the two-year old in the house.
"Excuse me, you don't talk to your mother that way!" and other interesting things Maddie says to her brother and others - but doesn't practice herself.
Dear Madeleine - on your 4th Birthday (this will be written in the next week).
Busy season for Mike coming up - lots of away time from us - starting in mid-march (gone for 2+weeks then)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Giving up on prayers
Yes, you read it right - My daughter, Madeleine is giving up on prayers - or so she says.
I don't think she means it in the profound way that I received the statement. I think she's just content to let someone else say prayers at meals and at bedtime - like me or her brother Wyatt.
Wyatt - is all about praying right now. I remember when Maddie loved to pray - sadly those days are absent for the moment.
Here's Wyatt's prayer: (with his arms folded across his chest like his role models Todd and Ryan Wendel..)
"Heavenly Father... Mimi.. Papa. Bless this food...strong and healthy...outside... play outside (cold or dark outside depending on the state of the weather outside). Amen"
My mom heard him pray last night and she got a little teary - I can say I feel the same way.
So I'm hoping my daughter won't "give up on prayers" for very long - even if she does - God still loves her.
"You never change, your love remains - Oh God I'm holding onto you!"
I don't think she means it in the profound way that I received the statement. I think she's just content to let someone else say prayers at meals and at bedtime - like me or her brother Wyatt.
Wyatt - is all about praying right now. I remember when Maddie loved to pray - sadly those days are absent for the moment.
Here's Wyatt's prayer: (with his arms folded across his chest like his role models Todd and Ryan Wendel..)
"Heavenly Father... Mimi.. Papa. Bless this food...strong and healthy...outside... play outside (cold or dark outside depending on the state of the weather outside). Amen"
My mom heard him pray last night and she got a little teary - I can say I feel the same way.
So I'm hoping my daughter won't "give up on prayers" for very long - even if she does - God still loves her.
"You never change, your love remains - Oh God I'm holding onto you!"
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Just a little Ramble
I know I know - no excuses.
So in the attempt to start blogging again I thought I'd give a play by play of the crazy antics of our evening.
After 5 years of living in this house my husband finally sanded and started to prime the walls of our laundry room today! It was almost a year ago that I taped and mudded the walls - and it's been patiently waiting to be sanded and painted.
I've almost settled on a soft tangerine for the walls in there. I HAVE to have color.
Maddie is running around the house in her undies and at times some sunglasses. I am wearing a tiara and Wyatt is in mismatched jammies. They have been watching My Little Ponies the movie - the old one -
Maddie just spilled water all over the kitchen floor - did I mention I'm wearing a tiara? It's quite heavy.
She dragged my soft, fuzzy lime green blanket into the hallway just a few minutes ago - saying that we needed some grass in the hallway...
Before I could do any laundry tonight I had to vacuum the washer and dryer. My darling husband, whom I love dearly, did not move or cover up anything in the laundry room when he started sanding. I'm not going to say any more because it won't be nice and after all he was trying to do something nice for me. However I will have to remove EVERYTHING and wash either by hand or in the machine - If you know me - you understand that I am now having a panic attack when I walk into my laundry room.
Wyatt is screaming STOP at Maddie and saying all kinds of terrible things to her in his toddler speak. She is holding the bag of goldfish hostage.
I weeded my in-ground garden today and was happy to discover that my carrots are actually growing finally - it's about time - I planted them in October!
The onions I planted last week are starting to send up green shoots and I'm antsy to get my other seeds started like yesterday! Alas they haven't come in the mail yet and probably won't show up tomorrow seeing it's a federal holiday.
The paint fumes have gone to my head - the one wearing a tiara - so I'm going to stop writing now and you'll breathe a sigh of relief.
"Mama, I'm all naked and furry!" Maddie just told me.
That's what every mother wants to hear, I tell you!
So in the attempt to start blogging again I thought I'd give a play by play of the crazy antics of our evening.
After 5 years of living in this house my husband finally sanded and started to prime the walls of our laundry room today! It was almost a year ago that I taped and mudded the walls - and it's been patiently waiting to be sanded and painted.
I've almost settled on a soft tangerine for the walls in there. I HAVE to have color.
Maddie is running around the house in her undies and at times some sunglasses. I am wearing a tiara and Wyatt is in mismatched jammies. They have been watching My Little Ponies the movie - the old one -
Maddie just spilled water all over the kitchen floor - did I mention I'm wearing a tiara? It's quite heavy.
She dragged my soft, fuzzy lime green blanket into the hallway just a few minutes ago - saying that we needed some grass in the hallway...
Before I could do any laundry tonight I had to vacuum the washer and dryer. My darling husband, whom I love dearly, did not move or cover up anything in the laundry room when he started sanding. I'm not going to say any more because it won't be nice and after all he was trying to do something nice for me. However I will have to remove EVERYTHING and wash either by hand or in the machine - If you know me - you understand that I am now having a panic attack when I walk into my laundry room.
Wyatt is screaming STOP at Maddie and saying all kinds of terrible things to her in his toddler speak. She is holding the bag of goldfish hostage.
I weeded my in-ground garden today and was happy to discover that my carrots are actually growing finally - it's about time - I planted them in October!
The onions I planted last week are starting to send up green shoots and I'm antsy to get my other seeds started like yesterday! Alas they haven't come in the mail yet and probably won't show up tomorrow seeing it's a federal holiday.
The paint fumes have gone to my head - the one wearing a tiara - so I'm going to stop writing now and you'll breathe a sigh of relief.
"Mama, I'm all naked and furry!" Maddie just told me.
That's what every mother wants to hear, I tell you!
Saturday, February 7, 2009
On Worship
I wanted to share the devotion I wrote and presented to parents and participants at an Upward Basketball Game this morning.
On Worship-
"Psalm 9:2 says "I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name."
Since I was a little girl I've felt like my connection to God is through singing. Other's may feel closer to him during prayer or reading their Bible, but I'm closest to Him when I'm praising him through song. I'm privileged to be a member of the Creative Arts Ministry - Contemporary Band here at FUMC. It's possible that you have seen me on stage at the 940 or the 942/1102 services.
When we come to church to worship God - no matter if we're sitting in the congregation, preaching the sermon or singing in the band - we often come with our minds and hearts concentrating on things other than worshipping God. Maybe we argued with the kids or our spouse, are worried about bills or something else is keeping us from really losing ourselves in the worship.
When you're up on stage it's easy to become distracted - you see people that you know - or maybe your little girl is waving at you non-stop like mine does. Sometimes it's hard to stay focused that you're singing for God and not for yourself or someone else.
The Bible tells us in Hebrews 13:15 that "through Jesus, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that confess his name."
We talk about this a lot in the early mornings before we sing - that sometimes we just have to make a sacrifice of praise to God and put aside our own thoughts and submit ourselves wholly to praising his name. Some weeks it's harder than others, but when we do this - individually and as a group - the difference is felt throughout the congregation.
So I encourage you to make a sacrifice of praise as you worship God- every day of your life. Don't let the little things keep you from a total worship experience. When we do make that sacrifice of praise God will bless us beyond our expectations."
On Worship-
"Psalm 9:2 says "I will be glad and rejoice in you. I will sing praise to your name."
Since I was a little girl I've felt like my connection to God is through singing. Other's may feel closer to him during prayer or reading their Bible, but I'm closest to Him when I'm praising him through song. I'm privileged to be a member of the Creative Arts Ministry - Contemporary Band here at FUMC. It's possible that you have seen me on stage at the 940 or the 942/1102 services.
When we come to church to worship God - no matter if we're sitting in the congregation, preaching the sermon or singing in the band - we often come with our minds and hearts concentrating on things other than worshipping God. Maybe we argued with the kids or our spouse, are worried about bills or something else is keeping us from really losing ourselves in the worship.
When you're up on stage it's easy to become distracted - you see people that you know - or maybe your little girl is waving at you non-stop like mine does. Sometimes it's hard to stay focused that you're singing for God and not for yourself or someone else.
The Bible tells us in Hebrews 13:15 that "through Jesus, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise - the fruit of lips that confess his name."
We talk about this a lot in the early mornings before we sing - that sometimes we just have to make a sacrifice of praise to God and put aside our own thoughts and submit ourselves wholly to praising his name. Some weeks it's harder than others, but when we do this - individually and as a group - the difference is felt throughout the congregation.
So I encourage you to make a sacrifice of praise as you worship God- every day of your life. Don't let the little things keep you from a total worship experience. When we do make that sacrifice of praise God will bless us beyond our expectations."
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