Thursday, January 29, 2009
As If...
One sweet little first grade boy was sitting in the front row...with ants in his pants (we say that kinda thing 'round here), one pew out of my reach. When I caught his eye, I smiled at him and motioned for him to come back and sit beside me.
He complied, and as he took the seat next to me, I heard him whisper to himself under his breath...I hate when I have to sit by the old ladies.
I silently *gasped* to myself. Surely he didn't think I was an old lady?!?
Oh yes he did! :)
I assure you, the inner 15-year old living inside of me...well, her feelings were hurt, HURT! Poor, poor girl.
Later on in the lesson something came up about old people, and my own first grader who was sitting on the other side of me leaned in and whispered, mom...you're old! As if they were talking about me...thank you Noah, thank you.
My inner 15 year old has two words for you first graders...AS IF!!
Remember saying As If?!? I may start again...because there's nothing like an old lady talking like a teenager ;)
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Guilty
There once was a young lad in Kindergarten. And while at kindergarten, in his class of twenty some six year olds, he made a small can that held
His mom forgot to take a picture of it.
Which is sad...because the little magic seed container never stood a chance after being brought to the Kindergartner's home...where the three year old little brother resides.
The evidence of destruction:
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Do They?!?
Do they?
Because in my experience, boys SO DO NOT!!!
It drives me a little bit crazy sometimes.
We have lots of toys...and rarely are they played with like I see those kids on TV commercials playing with them...with maybe the exception of Legos. Maybe.
This morning I walked into the boys' room to find Eli trying to repel off the top bunk...with his winter scarf while three others cheered him on. When I told them absolutely not, they looked at me in disbelief...like, WHY would I not think that was an excellent idea?!?
I carefully explained to them that I...am a fun-hater.
It gave me a flashback to my early elementary days, when I was sure boys were absolutely gross and disgusting and made no sense at all...weirdos.
Seriously, they are a little weird ;) I love 'em and all...but it doesn't change the fact that they kinda are a little disgusting sometimes :)
As the mother of three of those beautiful little creatures...I get to say that.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Good Grief
Eli in Kindergarten...sticking his tongue through his new gap in his teeth. Good times :)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
The Dead-Bolt is Necessary...
He's mastered the art of sneaking out of the house, ever so quietly...to fill up the watering can and then make a mud hole at the bottom of the slide...where he proceeds to play in it...fully clothed.
Did I mention it's like 50 degrees out while he's doing this?
Little rascal.
He's seriously lucky he's so dang cute.
Friday, September 19, 2008
There's No Denying It...
And when I saw the pictures, I said "Eli, you look just like daddy!" Go figure ;)
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Carry On...
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Little is Much...
- Last night was the kickoff of our Bible Club for kids (for this school year) It was beyond fantastic! 42 kids...and in tiny-town in tiny church...WOW...all because of Him. We also had over twice as many adults helping as we've had in previous years and I can't even begin to describe what a huge blessing/encouragement that is to me! There's a theme God has placed on my heart this year...Little is Much When God is in It :)
- My official ministry roles are wrapped up for the week, and today, I get to just focus in on my family and I love that in a whole different way.
- I always refer to Noah and Eli as "the boys." Ya know...
Boys...come down and eat
Boys...brush your teeth, eat breakfast, get dressed...on and on
Boys...stop hitting/kicking/punching/provoking each other
Yesterday at Target, Jake said to me, "I need to get treats for my boys...my boys like these."
It was cute.
- And now...some visuals of what I'll be tackling today...for your viewing pleasure (seriously, it will make you feel better about the condition of your own home)
I give you example 1: "The boys" room...
And another view:
And another:
And then there's Jake...who can't seem to resist the urge to dig into anything gooey, greasy, or sprayable.
His dresser...who knows what that is smeared on there:
And this concoction is wads of toilet paper that he got soaking wet in the bathroom and then "cleaned" his garage thingy with...
Lovely, isn't it?
My boys are especially gifted in the "making disasters out of anything" department...it makes a mother proud. *wink*
Off to clean...
Monday, August 11, 2008
Highlights:Not the Hair Kind...
- Tate is doing much better! Many thanks for all your prayers and encourageing words. He came home on Saturday and they believe he has ITP (which I don't fully understand) but it's MUCH better than anything else it could have been.
- Saturday we went to the zoo. Out of all the exotic animals...we have a favorite. It is not exotic...more like disgusting. It's the grossness factor that just keeps us coming back. I of course, took a picture for you.
When you throw food in...they do this. It gives me the heebie-jeebies...and yet I couldn't stop watching...
- Sunday I wore these to church: LEGGINGS! They've been sitting in my dresser drawer for months...it just never felt right...until yesterday. And guess what?!? SO COMFORTABLE!! I may wear them everyday ;)
Here's the top of my (Wal-Mart) dress...I couldn't photograph my entire self in one-shot...I'm just not that good.
- Sunday night we spent the evening enjoying the Olympics while the boys "practiced" their Olympic moves.
The best was while watching the Women's Gymnastics...My 3 year kept saying..
"Mom, you could do that!"
Me: "no, that takes lots of practice"
Jake: "But you could..."
God bless him...he has no idea that his mommy can't even bend over and touch her toes...dang flexibility.
Happy Monday bloggy friends! And Happy Olympic watching!!
Friday, July 25, 2008
I'm an Expert Now...
- Hubby has the day off so were heading out fishing with the boys. What?!?! You didn't know I fish? Well, I don't really...but I watch....sort of.
- I got myself some easy reading material to take along.
By this evening, I should be an expert on the fall trends...you know, what's coming in and going out...which ones I agree with and which ones I'll chalk up to "are you kidding me?!?"
Feel free to ask me your burning fall fashion questions...because after all, I am an expert...I read the magazine. ;)
Happy Friday Bloggy Friends!!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
It Has Begun...
The Run-down. (Our school requires) The Kindergartner and First Grader each need 2 pairs of shoes. One to wear to school and out to recess (i.e. gets totally trashed) and one pair to wear inside that stays at the school.
The pair in the middle was for the 3 year old...because he still believes me when I say those are the ones he should get (well, sort of, he rejected my first choice.) By Golly, that counts for something.
You should note, that none of them have actual shoe strings...we are
"tie-ing challenged" in our home...do not judge...lest ye be judged. ;)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
One of THOSE Days...
After:
The hair-cut did make me feel better...but eventually I had to go home.
I am normally a total home-body. I love being at home. But the past few weeks, my children seem to turn into crazies here at home...and without a break, the house is a disaster. I've made the best possible choice ;) We're now going to avoid being home as much as possible, until August 18th comes around...which means...school. Hallelujah.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
The Look...
And a few hours later...
So goes life in the parsonage. My children are always dirty. I gave up trying to keep them clean a long, long time ago. In fact, I'm just so used to them being dirty, I hardly even notice it anymore.
Until the other day that is...I happened to take all of them to run some errands (very bad idea.) Our last stop was the grocery store. They were bugging each other and fighting over who got to ride in the "school bus cart"...I was trying to maintain my composure, and then I met her in the frozen food aisle.
She was cute, young and pregnant, probably with her first baby. She was strolling the aisles in peace and quiet (alone)...well, until she came upon us.
She gave me the look. I know this look...I too, once gave it to mothers with rowdy, dirty kids. It was the look of idealism. The look that says, "honestly, is it so hard to clean your kids up before you leave the house!?!"
I smiled and her...and I smiled all the way home...because someday, that cute little thing may have three little boys, that 5 minutes after a bath are somehow dirty again...because I know first hand, that's what happens to young ladies who give the look. *smiles*
Friday, June 13, 2008
Catching Up...
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Gonna Do Better...
Mommy Loser Award...if there is such a thing. Although, if you would have asked me yesterday, I would have totally blamed it on how wild and outta control my children were being. (In fact, if you talked to me in person yesterday...I did...sorry:)
I have read blog after blog from wonderful moms preparing themselves for summer...just jumping at the chance to have their kids home and spend time with them. Then there's me. I love summer...but I cringe a little bit at the chaos that comes from being with three little boys all the time :) I love them more than life...but it doesn't mean that they don't drive me a little bit crazy now and then ;) Yesterday is proof.
By last night I was already starting to feel the Holy Spirit's conviction about, well, basically my overall behavior yesterday. I realized that I need to switch to summer mode. I need to make a new routine with my children. I need to enjoy them. ENJOY them.
This morning I was reading one of my favorite, FAVORITE blogs. Stephanie is a mom to boys, and one beautiful little girl, and she's a few steps ahead of me in the mommy journey. I am learning so much through her sharing her journey...which is really what blogging is sort of about. I read several of her posts that she had written to her children and each one encouraged me to be a better mommy...starting now. Go give her some blog-love, you'll be a better mom for it. Oh, and take some Kleenex (unless you're unlike me and do not cry at everything :)
Today is Noah's last day of school...let the summer fun and chaos begin. I'm praying for God's guidance in figuring out our new summer groove :)
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Rocks 4 Sale
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
The Process
Friday, April 18, 2008
It Doesn't Get Any Better...
Thursday, April 10, 2008
The Consequences...
This is Jake playing in his mess of
Cheese.
The boy can get into all kinds of naughty...just give him a chair.
WHY?!? Why the need to eat everything!