This girl goes to our church and is part of our worship band. Today we were blessed with a solo she performed of Give it to Jesus, and I had to share. It is so amazing.
I'm trying to get the lyrics copied here, but in the meantime, take a listen.
http://www.arethachapman.com/
EDIT:--- I have done a lot of searching and have not been able to find the lyrics. However, I have found out that she does have her own CD out, and the song I mentioned is even on Itunes. I highly recommend checking her out!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Flat tire
That's what the Malibu has. Derrick worked until 1am last night, had a 9 am interview in Mason that lasted a full two hours, and then they sent him to go visit a store in Clilfton. He was there for a while and came home to change and come into work for the night. As he went to leave he saw the Malibu had a flat.
Please pray and keep your fingers crossed it can be repaired and doesn't need to be replaced.
It's been quite a busy day (week) and will only continue...tomorrow is the weekly boy time (which Gina is allowed to take part in), so he's home with the kids and will be up just a few short hours after he finally falls asleep to take care of the dynamic duo all day. Fortunately for him, he can run on much less sleep than I can.
Reality TV has nothing on our lives. :)
Please pray and keep your fingers crossed it can be repaired and doesn't need to be replaced.
It's been quite a busy day (week) and will only continue...tomorrow is the weekly boy time (which Gina is allowed to take part in), so he's home with the kids and will be up just a few short hours after he finally falls asleep to take care of the dynamic duo all day. Fortunately for him, he can run on much less sleep than I can.
Reality TV has nothing on our lives. :)
Duct Tape
Yes, that is what the sitter had to resort to at nap time. She had to put a piece of duct tape over the tabs of Gina's diaper so she couldn't get it off.
Gina wasn't happy, but she did stay fully clothed.
Let's just hope she outgrows this love of being naked.
Gina wasn't happy, but she did stay fully clothed.
Let's just hope she outgrows this love of being naked.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
The latest "episodes" with the kids
Gina. Oh, Gina.
Let me just say that my kids are so much like me. I don't know if that's good or not, but they both inherited different parts of my personality (and not necessarily the best parts).
Gina...the sweet, smart, loving, funny girl. She hates to upset you, but I think she does enjoy teasing you. She will cry if she thinks you're angry, but she sure does find new ways to test us.
The "napping issues" continued today as the kids returned to Cindy's. No playing with the contents of her diaper, no lipstick, no falling in a hamper. Just a totally naked Gina giggling and laughing, and laying on a soaked blanket.
Yes...totally naked. She took off all of her clothes...shirt, shorts and diaper...with no help. How does she do this? And why? I guess we'll be investing in some onesies with snaps and see if little Houdini gets out of that.
She is also learning all of her body parts...eyes, ears, nose, mouth, feet, etc. She's picked it up so quickly and loves that she has found another way to be center of attention and make us laugh. I want her to stay my baby forever, but seeing what this girl becomes will make it worth letting her grow up.
Myles. Sweet, silly, smart, Myles. He has inherited my food issues. When he's having a lot of issues with his SI or anxiety, he'll only eat certain textures...smooth. That means applesauce, yogurt, pancakes, bologna. He gags on food (always has) and his food issues have gotten increasingly worse at the sitters (this happens in phases, but this is the longest yet) to the point where he just cries through lunch and refuses to eat anything. For weeks. Which wouldn't be such a big deal if he wasn't also like me in that when he gets tired or hungry he is CRANKY. There is a point in which you basically have to force him to eat to switch his mood around. He cries at night worried about what he'll have to eat the next day. He is a little kid with a lot of anxiety, and food is one of his main sensory issues. And about the only thing he's able to control at this point in his life.
This morning I caught him in the bathroom, sitting on the vanity, and "doing" his hair. He wanted it spikey. He told me when it dries it will fall and he won't like it like that so he'll have to re-wet it. Oh my. Do they really get concerned about their looks at 4?
And where does he get this memory??? Yesterday Derrick and I had to go to the mall to run and errand. On the way there he asked where we were going and I told him. He says...oh yes. I remember the mall. They have shiny floors, but that's okay. I used to be scared of the shiny floor...I thought I would fall, but I'm much braver now, so it's okay". Uh...alrighty then. Kid hasn't been to the mall in a LONG time. But he did always hate the floors.
It's so funny how Myles and Gina are so similar yet so different, even at a young age. I love watching them grow and develop and learn. I love seeing them change each day. They are such a blessing.
Let me just say that my kids are so much like me. I don't know if that's good or not, but they both inherited different parts of my personality (and not necessarily the best parts).
Gina...the sweet, smart, loving, funny girl. She hates to upset you, but I think she does enjoy teasing you. She will cry if she thinks you're angry, but she sure does find new ways to test us.
The "napping issues" continued today as the kids returned to Cindy's. No playing with the contents of her diaper, no lipstick, no falling in a hamper. Just a totally naked Gina giggling and laughing, and laying on a soaked blanket.
Yes...totally naked. She took off all of her clothes...shirt, shorts and diaper...with no help. How does she do this? And why? I guess we'll be investing in some onesies with snaps and see if little Houdini gets out of that.
She is also learning all of her body parts...eyes, ears, nose, mouth, feet, etc. She's picked it up so quickly and loves that she has found another way to be center of attention and make us laugh. I want her to stay my baby forever, but seeing what this girl becomes will make it worth letting her grow up.
Myles. Sweet, silly, smart, Myles. He has inherited my food issues. When he's having a lot of issues with his SI or anxiety, he'll only eat certain textures...smooth. That means applesauce, yogurt, pancakes, bologna. He gags on food (always has) and his food issues have gotten increasingly worse at the sitters (this happens in phases, but this is the longest yet) to the point where he just cries through lunch and refuses to eat anything. For weeks. Which wouldn't be such a big deal if he wasn't also like me in that when he gets tired or hungry he is CRANKY. There is a point in which you basically have to force him to eat to switch his mood around. He cries at night worried about what he'll have to eat the next day. He is a little kid with a lot of anxiety, and food is one of his main sensory issues. And about the only thing he's able to control at this point in his life.
This morning I caught him in the bathroom, sitting on the vanity, and "doing" his hair. He wanted it spikey. He told me when it dries it will fall and he won't like it like that so he'll have to re-wet it. Oh my. Do they really get concerned about their looks at 4?
And where does he get this memory??? Yesterday Derrick and I had to go to the mall to run and errand. On the way there he asked where we were going and I told him. He says...oh yes. I remember the mall. They have shiny floors, but that's okay. I used to be scared of the shiny floor...I thought I would fall, but I'm much braver now, so it's okay". Uh...alrighty then. Kid hasn't been to the mall in a LONG time. But he did always hate the floors.
It's so funny how Myles and Gina are so similar yet so different, even at a young age. I love watching them grow and develop and learn. I love seeing them change each day. They are such a blessing.
A sign I saw and loved...
When Derrick and I were headed to the grocery store over the weekend, I saw a church sign that read...
God will always do his part.
But you have to do yours first.
I loved that. It put into words what I already knew, but in simple, down-to-earth terms that summarize it so well.
It was really comforting to me, because it gave me the opportunity to realize that Derrick and I ARE doing our part to make significant changes in our life, and that the rest is up to God and will happen when it's meant to happen.
We can't just sit back and think God is going to work miracles in ourlife if we do nothing for ourselves.
Derrick has several things "in the works" in terms of the job hunt, and that contines to give us hope. He's been staying so busy and working so hard that we know it's just a matter of timing. Already, as he's continued the interviewing process, we've realized that we are glad certain job offers didn't come through. I know he won't get an offer until it's the right one, and then I know everything will make sense.
Same thing applies to the house. I sometimes wonder if it will sell, how things will work out, etc. BUT I am so comforted by the fact that I can RELAX. I know that we have done our part by finding a real estate agent, getting it cleaned up and decluttered, etc, and that now it's up to God. We have done the work that will allow the right outcome to occur. There's not much more we can do. It's up to God and if it's meant to happen it will. We did have an investor put in a (ridiculously low) offer on the house, and have another showing scheduled. I know what happens is what is meant to happen, and that gives me great peace.
I begin to realize more each day that these short term trials are teaching us life long lessons and we are only going to be better off for having gone through them.
God will always do his part.
But you have to do yours first.
I loved that. It put into words what I already knew, but in simple, down-to-earth terms that summarize it so well.
It was really comforting to me, because it gave me the opportunity to realize that Derrick and I ARE doing our part to make significant changes in our life, and that the rest is up to God and will happen when it's meant to happen.
We can't just sit back and think God is going to work miracles in ourlife if we do nothing for ourselves.
Derrick has several things "in the works" in terms of the job hunt, and that contines to give us hope. He's been staying so busy and working so hard that we know it's just a matter of timing. Already, as he's continued the interviewing process, we've realized that we are glad certain job offers didn't come through. I know he won't get an offer until it's the right one, and then I know everything will make sense.
Same thing applies to the house. I sometimes wonder if it will sell, how things will work out, etc. BUT I am so comforted by the fact that I can RELAX. I know that we have done our part by finding a real estate agent, getting it cleaned up and decluttered, etc, and that now it's up to God. We have done the work that will allow the right outcome to occur. There's not much more we can do. It's up to God and if it's meant to happen it will. We did have an investor put in a (ridiculously low) offer on the house, and have another showing scheduled. I know what happens is what is meant to happen, and that gives me great peace.
I begin to realize more each day that these short term trials are teaching us life long lessons and we are only going to be better off for having gone through them.
Sunday, August 24, 2008
I will wait
This song was sung at church today and it really touched me. I thought I'd share the lyrics with you all. It's never the same to read them as it is to hear them beautifully sung, but hopefully you get the gist.
I will wait for you, Jesus
You're the sun in my horizon
All my hopes in you, Jesus
I can see you now arising
(repeat)
There's a wall that stands in front of me
That I know I just can't climb
And like an eagle you will carry me
Its just a matter of the time
I will wait for you, Jesus
You're the son in my horizon
All my hopes in you, Jesus
I can see you now arising
Evil armies all around me
I believe in the word that promises me
So I will wait another day
I will wait for you, Jesus
You're the son in my horizon
All my hopes in you, Jesus
I can see you now arising
(repeat)
I will wait for you
Oh I will wait for you
Oh the doubt may try to come in
The disillusions may try to come in
I believe oh Lord (x3)
In the word that you promised (x3)
I believe it will not end
I believe it will not go
I will wait for you, Jesus
You're the son in my horizon
All my hopes in you, Jesus
I can see you now arising
I will wait for you, Jesus
You're the sun in my horizon
All my hopes in you, Jesus
I can see you now arising
(repeat)
There's a wall that stands in front of me
That I know I just can't climb
And like an eagle you will carry me
Its just a matter of the time
I will wait for you, Jesus
You're the son in my horizon
All my hopes in you, Jesus
I can see you now arising
Evil armies all around me
I believe in the word that promises me
So I will wait another day
I will wait for you, Jesus
You're the son in my horizon
All my hopes in you, Jesus
I can see you now arising
(repeat)
I will wait for you
Oh I will wait for you
Oh the doubt may try to come in
The disillusions may try to come in
I believe oh Lord (x3)
In the word that you promised (x3)
I believe it will not end
I believe it will not go
I will wait for you, Jesus
You're the son in my horizon
All my hopes in you, Jesus
I can see you now arising
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
A trip to the zoo
We went to the zoo yesterday and really enjoyed it. We haven't been able to go like we would like to.
It was the first time that Myles was able to walk the whole thing, so being a mommy, I realized how big he's getting.
It was so much fun as he was actually interested in the animals, really wanted to see them and know about them.
Everything was good until the end when we exited the front of the zoo and walked down to the parking lot before we remembered we actually parked in the back of the zoo. Ugh.
So we walked all the way around. Myles ended up in the stroller and Gina on our shoulders. That's a long walk. Especially when you're hot and tired and the kid's cups have long since been empty. Whew. We really need to plan these things better.
But we had such a fun family weekend between Parky's Farm, the zoo, and Harbin Park. We're trying to spend as much time together as we can as Derrick is getting a second job that will have him working all weekend, so we won't see much of him since he already works nights. But we all had a good time and made a lot of memories.
It was the first time that Myles was able to walk the whole thing, so being a mommy, I realized how big he's getting.
It was so much fun as he was actually interested in the animals, really wanted to see them and know about them.
Everything was good until the end when we exited the front of the zoo and walked down to the parking lot before we remembered we actually parked in the back of the zoo. Ugh.
So we walked all the way around. Myles ended up in the stroller and Gina on our shoulders. That's a long walk. Especially when you're hot and tired and the kid's cups have long since been empty. Whew. We really need to plan these things better.
But we had such a fun family weekend between Parky's Farm, the zoo, and Harbin Park. We're trying to spend as much time together as we can as Derrick is getting a second job that will have him working all weekend, so we won't see much of him since he already works nights. But we all had a good time and made a lot of memories.
A week of new adventures for the kids
Cindy, our regular sitter, is having shoulder surgery this week. So my friend Cassie is watching the kids.
Myles knew all about it, and was happy to go this morning. He started talking to her, telling her everything she wanted to know and then some, so I left feeling good.
She decided to take the kids over to her parents house, which is closer to my work, so I could pick them up there.
When I got there all 4 kids (her 2 included) were hanging outside eating flav-r-ice and loving it.
Myles then started showing me her parents inground pool. He told me they had a board and he jumped off it.
What???
So I looked at Cassie, and yup, sure enough while Gina was sleeping she took the kids swimming. Abbey, her sister, came over as well. They put a floaty bathing suit on Myles and he JUMPED OFF THE DIVING BOARD. 4 TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy cow.
She said he doggy paddled from one end of the pool to the next.
My boy. Really? Really!!! Wow!
He came home grabbed one of my beloved circus peanuts (see below) (and yes, my kids now love them too) and walked back to his room.
After a few minutes we wondered what was up.
We found him, sound asleep with one and a half circus peanuts next to him.
He's down for the night. Poor guy had a big day.
I just hope he doesn't remember he had circus peanuts with him when he wakes up. Because they aren't there anymore.
Myles knew all about it, and was happy to go this morning. He started talking to her, telling her everything she wanted to know and then some, so I left feeling good.
She decided to take the kids over to her parents house, which is closer to my work, so I could pick them up there.
When I got there all 4 kids (her 2 included) were hanging outside eating flav-r-ice and loving it.
Myles then started showing me her parents inground pool. He told me they had a board and he jumped off it.
What???
So I looked at Cassie, and yup, sure enough while Gina was sleeping she took the kids swimming. Abbey, her sister, came over as well. They put a floaty bathing suit on Myles and he JUMPED OFF THE DIVING BOARD. 4 TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holy cow.
She said he doggy paddled from one end of the pool to the next.
My boy. Really? Really!!! Wow!
He came home grabbed one of my beloved circus peanuts (see below) (and yes, my kids now love them too) and walked back to his room.
After a few minutes we wondered what was up.
We found him, sound asleep with one and a half circus peanuts next to him.
He's down for the night. Poor guy had a big day.
I just hope he doesn't remember he had circus peanuts with him when he wakes up. Because they aren't there anymore.
So I have an addiction
I guess the first step is admitting it, right?
It started a couple of months ago when I saw something I hadn't seen in years. I was curious. I decided to purchase some and see if they tasted the same.
They did.
Then I started wanting them more often.
Now I'm making sneaky purchases and hiding it from the kids.
But they caught me. And now they want some.
And I don't want to share.
Most people think it's so gross, and it is, but I can't help it.
I love these things and need to have them on a regular basis.
When I couldn't find them at my regular "spot" this week and I got a little panicky, I knew I had a problem.
Think there's any type of support group for weaning yourself off these??
It started a couple of months ago when I saw something I hadn't seen in years. I was curious. I decided to purchase some and see if they tasted the same.
They did.
Then I started wanting them more often.
Now I'm making sneaky purchases and hiding it from the kids.
But they caught me. And now they want some.
And I don't want to share.
Most people think it's so gross, and it is, but I can't help it.
I love these things and need to have them on a regular basis.
When I couldn't find them at my regular "spot" this week and I got a little panicky, I knew I had a problem.
Think there's any type of support group for weaning yourself off these??
Saturday, August 16, 2008
An awesome day at Parky's Farm
We all went to Parky's Farm tody, for the first time this summer. It was so much fun.
Myles got to ride a pony, which he loved and had no problems with. Not scared at all and didn't want us walking with him. What a change from previous summers!
We then went to the playbarn and he was diving in the ball pit, going down the slides, climing on everything, etc. Again, what a change from when he was TERRIFIED of the ball pit!
There is a wooden ramp in part of the playbarn that held Gina's attention the whole time. She just kept walking down it and then back up, and was so proud. She likes doing silly things like that...stepping from the curb to the ground, up and down steps, etc. She even got in the ball pit. She wasn't real sure at first, but she stayed in until it got too rambunctious in there for her.
We also went to the petting zoo area. Myles got to feed a goat and brush several of them. He also pet a sheep and a bunny rabbit. So did Gina. It was funny to see how she reacted to the different feeling of their coats. Myles really liked it and had such a good time. He even wanted to go back to the playbarn to go through this "carrot maze" they had, which is something he wouldn't have even considered not long ago.
And what cracked me up is, the last time we were there was for Halloween, when they have a big event. Well, as part of that, they did a magic show. AS we were pulling up to Parky's Farm Myles asked if he could go see the magic show again. I couldn't believe he recognized the place and remembered that...shoot, I had almost forgotten about it!
Myles really wanted to ride the wagon, but we told him a little white lie, and told him that today it was just for adults but we'd come back on a kid day and do that. He's already asking to go back tomorrow!
It was a fun day! Once I'm able to upload pictures at work I'll share some of them with you.
Myles got to ride a pony, which he loved and had no problems with. Not scared at all and didn't want us walking with him. What a change from previous summers!
We then went to the playbarn and he was diving in the ball pit, going down the slides, climing on everything, etc. Again, what a change from when he was TERRIFIED of the ball pit!
There is a wooden ramp in part of the playbarn that held Gina's attention the whole time. She just kept walking down it and then back up, and was so proud. She likes doing silly things like that...stepping from the curb to the ground, up and down steps, etc. She even got in the ball pit. She wasn't real sure at first, but she stayed in until it got too rambunctious in there for her.
We also went to the petting zoo area. Myles got to feed a goat and brush several of them. He also pet a sheep and a bunny rabbit. So did Gina. It was funny to see how she reacted to the different feeling of their coats. Myles really liked it and had such a good time. He even wanted to go back to the playbarn to go through this "carrot maze" they had, which is something he wouldn't have even considered not long ago.
And what cracked me up is, the last time we were there was for Halloween, when they have a big event. Well, as part of that, they did a magic show. AS we were pulling up to Parky's Farm Myles asked if he could go see the magic show again. I couldn't believe he recognized the place and remembered that...shoot, I had almost forgotten about it!
Myles really wanted to ride the wagon, but we told him a little white lie, and told him that today it was just for adults but we'd come back on a kid day and do that. He's already asking to go back tomorrow!
It was a fun day! Once I'm able to upload pictures at work I'll share some of them with you.
The latest Gina napping "incident"
When we put Gina down for a nap this afternoon, I decided to take one myself. It didn't seem like long later I awake to Derrick telling me to get up quick, it's an emergency. You guys know I don't wake up easily or happily when sleep is cut short. So I groggily get up to see what's going on.
I walk into Gina's room and see her bed, babies, toys, and wall covered in what Derrick thought for sure was blood. It was all over her shirt, face, neck, etc. I think he was panicking.
I had a mommy instinct telling me it wasn't blood, but I wasn't sure what it was until I spotted an empty lipstick container on the floor.
How she got it or found a way to smuggle it into her crib, I don't know. Derrick sure was relived though. He thought she had hit her head on the side of the crib.
So needless to see we now have even more laundry and they got an extra bath today.
She is becoming quite the little trouble maker. Cindy told me when I picked her up on Thursday that when she went in to get Gina up from her nap that day she found Gina, with her shorts still on, but her diaper off, and playing in a huge mess. The girl undid the tabs on her diaper and slid it off through the leg hole of her shorts. Cindy had that problem with both of her girls when they were little, but I have to say this is unchartered territory for us.
I walk into Gina's room and see her bed, babies, toys, and wall covered in what Derrick thought for sure was blood. It was all over her shirt, face, neck, etc. I think he was panicking.
I had a mommy instinct telling me it wasn't blood, but I wasn't sure what it was until I spotted an empty lipstick container on the floor.
How she got it or found a way to smuggle it into her crib, I don't know. Derrick sure was relived though. He thought she had hit her head on the side of the crib.
So needless to see we now have even more laundry and they got an extra bath today.
She is becoming quite the little trouble maker. Cindy told me when I picked her up on Thursday that when she went in to get Gina up from her nap that day she found Gina, with her shorts still on, but her diaper off, and playing in a huge mess. The girl undid the tabs on her diaper and slid it off through the leg hole of her shorts. Cindy had that problem with both of her girls when they were little, but I have to say this is unchartered territory for us.
Friday, August 15, 2008
TGIF
It's the end of a long, but productive week, and I'm looking forward to the weekend.
Derrick got a lot accomplished on the job search front and we're just feeling more confident everyday that our time is coming.
He's been super busy all week and has had very long days between interviews, appointments, and working, but he's home with the kids today, and I'm sure they'll have a good time.
Last week they went to the mall to hang out and play. We'll see if today holds any adventures for them.
He is trying to suffer through the pain he's having right now associated with two roots in his mouth being exposed. He goes on Monday to get them pulled. I feel bad for him because I know it's painful, and there's not a lot he can do about it.
Myles' swim lessons wrapped up this week. He did really well and seemed to really enjoy them. We'll probably try to get him signed up for something else at the Y soon.
Gina is still just Gina. She has mastered the work MINE. She also has the role of annoying little sister down pat. She has to do everything Myles does, play with everything he wants to play with, eat everything he eats, etc. Of course she wouldn't want anything to do with it if he didn't have it, but that's the annoying part.
She is obsessed with baby wipes and everytime we change her she reaches for one and says "my wipe". Of course she just wants to drop it on the floor and then ask for another one.
This morning I caught her with her shampoo bottle. I took it from her and said "yuck". She actually had the nerve to swipe at me and say "mine"! She then saw her cup, which she calls a "bubby" (don't ask) sitting there and said very sassily, "MY bubby". She's a little girl with a big attitude.
I'm looking forward to hopefully a relaxing weekend with the family. If it ever starts...this day is dragging by so far!
Derrick got a lot accomplished on the job search front and we're just feeling more confident everyday that our time is coming.
He's been super busy all week and has had very long days between interviews, appointments, and working, but he's home with the kids today, and I'm sure they'll have a good time.
Last week they went to the mall to hang out and play. We'll see if today holds any adventures for them.
He is trying to suffer through the pain he's having right now associated with two roots in his mouth being exposed. He goes on Monday to get them pulled. I feel bad for him because I know it's painful, and there's not a lot he can do about it.
Myles' swim lessons wrapped up this week. He did really well and seemed to really enjoy them. We'll probably try to get him signed up for something else at the Y soon.
Gina is still just Gina. She has mastered the work MINE. She also has the role of annoying little sister down pat. She has to do everything Myles does, play with everything he wants to play with, eat everything he eats, etc. Of course she wouldn't want anything to do with it if he didn't have it, but that's the annoying part.
She is obsessed with baby wipes and everytime we change her she reaches for one and says "my wipe". Of course she just wants to drop it on the floor and then ask for another one.
This morning I caught her with her shampoo bottle. I took it from her and said "yuck". She actually had the nerve to swipe at me and say "mine"! She then saw her cup, which she calls a "bubby" (don't ask) sitting there and said very sassily, "MY bubby". She's a little girl with a big attitude.
I'm looking forward to hopefully a relaxing weekend with the family. If it ever starts...this day is dragging by so far!
Monday, August 11, 2008
What am I going to do with her?
Gina that is. She is such a dare devil. She loves to do anything that will give me grey hair and possibly break a bone. Her latest thing is to stand up in the recliner and just fall straight forward into you. Problem is, she doesn't always give notice. She doesn't seem to be scared of anything.
Today I put her down for a nap and she just sat in her crib and babbled for almost an hour. I was getting ready to just get her up (but heck even if she wasn't sleeping, it was quiet and she was content) lol, when thank God I was standing in the hallway because I heard a loud, but muffled shreak and cry. I ran in there and could instantly see she wasn't in her crib, so I figured she must have fallen out. Nope, not on the floor (what a horrible thought...it's funny how just a coupe of seconds can go so slowly when things like this happen). I hear the crying still and realize she is .....in her hamper.
Yes, she fell out of her crib and into her hamper head first. She was laying on her back with her feet up over her head. I tried to lift her out, but she was wedged in there too tight.
I ended up having to pull her out by her legs. Poor thing. She was so scared and was just holding on to me so tightly. I felt so badly for her.
I don't even think she was trying to climb out, I think she was leaning for something on her dresser (probably her wipes because she is OBSESSED with them) and just fell.
I guess the hamper is better than the floor though. Although she still has a mark on her head! Poor baby.
Today I put her down for a nap and she just sat in her crib and babbled for almost an hour. I was getting ready to just get her up (but heck even if she wasn't sleeping, it was quiet and she was content) lol, when thank God I was standing in the hallway because I heard a loud, but muffled shreak and cry. I ran in there and could instantly see she wasn't in her crib, so I figured she must have fallen out. Nope, not on the floor (what a horrible thought...it's funny how just a coupe of seconds can go so slowly when things like this happen). I hear the crying still and realize she is .....in her hamper.
Yes, she fell out of her crib and into her hamper head first. She was laying on her back with her feet up over her head. I tried to lift her out, but she was wedged in there too tight.
I ended up having to pull her out by her legs. Poor thing. She was so scared and was just holding on to me so tightly. I felt so badly for her.
I don't even think she was trying to climb out, I think she was leaning for something on her dresser (probably her wipes because she is OBSESSED with them) and just fell.
I guess the hamper is better than the floor though. Although she still has a mark on her head! Poor baby.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
I think we found our church home!
We've gone a couple of times to Compass Community Church and really like it, and have both said that we have connected more here than anywhere else.
Last week they discussed an opportunity to mentor students at Winton Woods with their math and science skills. Derrick and I were both interested, but coudln't make the hours work.
So we were pleased today when we heard of another opportunity to help. They have purchased back packs and have included a list inside of school supplies that are needed. So we took one home with us and purchased all the supplies. It cost me less than 20 dollars, and it felt so good. I'm glad we were able to help someone less fortunate.
I even got to thinking that I wish I could find a way to donate even more. Most of what they needed was so simple and cost so little. (There were about 3 items that cost the majority of the money, everything else was less than a dollar!) If any of you have any suggestions on how to collect more school donations, let me know.
But Derrick and I have really enjoyed the church, and I think the kids do as well. It's small (probably less than 200 people), but everyone seems so close and just so "real". I'm so glad to have found a place where we all feel so comfortable.
Last week they discussed an opportunity to mentor students at Winton Woods with their math and science skills. Derrick and I were both interested, but coudln't make the hours work.
So we were pleased today when we heard of another opportunity to help. They have purchased back packs and have included a list inside of school supplies that are needed. So we took one home with us and purchased all the supplies. It cost me less than 20 dollars, and it felt so good. I'm glad we were able to help someone less fortunate.
I even got to thinking that I wish I could find a way to donate even more. Most of what they needed was so simple and cost so little. (There were about 3 items that cost the majority of the money, everything else was less than a dollar!) If any of you have any suggestions on how to collect more school donations, let me know.
But Derrick and I have really enjoyed the church, and I think the kids do as well. It's small (probably less than 200 people), but everyone seems so close and just so "real". I'm so glad to have found a place where we all feel so comfortable.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Meet the latest Avon representative!
I did it! I took a step outside of my comfort zone and signed up to be an Avon rep!! I think it'll be a fun and exciting adventure (and hopefully a profitable one too). I must say, I'm proud of myself. I had thought about it before but always talked myself out of it, and this time I just did it. What the heck, right? What do I have to lose?
So anyway, let me know if you have any marketing ideas or suggestions. I'd appreciate all the help I can get!!
So anyway, let me know if you have any marketing ideas or suggestions. I'd appreciate all the help I can get!!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Movin' on u-uppp
Why can't I remember more of that song??
Anyway, this front yard is bearings something it hasn't seen in a VERY long time....
A For Sale Sign!!!
We met with a different realtor last night and I just love him. Actually, dad, I kept thinking he reminded me of you with his demeanor. He was very nice and professional and knowledgeable, yet reassuring and a little more, uh...gentle, about the process than the other agent. I believe this is who we were meant to list with.
So he took all the pictures last night (I wish I had known that was going to happen)!!! and they plan on getting it listed today and get the process started.
I'm actually excited about it.
Now we just have more for the Salvation Army to come pick up to get some things out of the bedrooms so they look "roomier", get some more cleaning done upstairs, and some more purging downstairs. But to have a plan and be proceeding with it is liberating.
Derrick is in the process of looking for a second, part-time job, and I'm looking into getting a second job I can do from home. Data Entry, Customer Service, etc...so if anyone has any leads.....
I'm so blessed and grateful to have a strong support network that is there to listen to me complain when I'm feeling down and then lift me back up so I can get my head around everything again.
I have a good feeling about everything. We are on the road to getting the house sold, Derrick has been in overdrive trying to get a first and second job, and I know things can only start to come together for us now.
Okay, I'm going to be late if I don't go dry my hair and get off to work. Have a good day!!!
Anyway, this front yard is bearings something it hasn't seen in a VERY long time....
A For Sale Sign!!!
We met with a different realtor last night and I just love him. Actually, dad, I kept thinking he reminded me of you with his demeanor. He was very nice and professional and knowledgeable, yet reassuring and a little more, uh...gentle, about the process than the other agent. I believe this is who we were meant to list with.
So he took all the pictures last night (I wish I had known that was going to happen)!!! and they plan on getting it listed today and get the process started.
I'm actually excited about it.
Now we just have more for the Salvation Army to come pick up to get some things out of the bedrooms so they look "roomier", get some more cleaning done upstairs, and some more purging downstairs. But to have a plan and be proceeding with it is liberating.
Derrick is in the process of looking for a second, part-time job, and I'm looking into getting a second job I can do from home. Data Entry, Customer Service, etc...so if anyone has any leads.....
I'm so blessed and grateful to have a strong support network that is there to listen to me complain when I'm feeling down and then lift me back up so I can get my head around everything again.
I have a good feeling about everything. We are on the road to getting the house sold, Derrick has been in overdrive trying to get a first and second job, and I know things can only start to come together for us now.
Okay, I'm going to be late if I don't go dry my hair and get off to work. Have a good day!!!
It's in the valley's I grow.
Thank you, Stacey for this little blessing you sent me. I love it. (Although sometimes I wonder how much I will have to "grow") lol
IT'S IN THE VALLEYS I GROW
Sometimes life seems hard to bear,
Full of sorrow, trouble and woe
It's then I have to remember
That it's in the valleys I grow.
If I always stayed on the mountain top
And never experienced pain,
I would never appreciate God's love
And would be living in vain.
I have so much to learn
And my growth is very slow,
Sometimes I need the mountain tops,
But it's in the valleys I grow.
I do not always understand
Why things happen as they do,
But I am very sure of one thing.
My Lord will see me through.
My little valleys are nothing
When I picture Christ on the cross
He went through the valley of death;
His victory was Satan's loss.
Forgive me Lord, for complaining
When I'm feeling so very low.
Just give me a gentle reminder
That it's in the valleys I grow.
Continue to strengthen me, Lord
And use my life each day
To share your love with others
And help them find their way.
Thank you for valleys, Lord
For this one thing I know
The mountain tops are glorious
But it's in the valleys I grow!
by Jane Eggleston
IT'S IN THE VALLEYS I GROW
Sometimes life seems hard to bear,
Full of sorrow, trouble and woe
It's then I have to remember
That it's in the valleys I grow.
If I always stayed on the mountain top
And never experienced pain,
I would never appreciate God's love
And would be living in vain.
I have so much to learn
And my growth is very slow,
Sometimes I need the mountain tops,
But it's in the valleys I grow.
I do not always understand
Why things happen as they do,
But I am very sure of one thing.
My Lord will see me through.
My little valleys are nothing
When I picture Christ on the cross
He went through the valley of death;
His victory was Satan's loss.
Forgive me Lord, for complaining
When I'm feeling so very low.
Just give me a gentle reminder
That it's in the valleys I grow.
Continue to strengthen me, Lord
And use my life each day
To share your love with others
And help them find their way.
Thank you for valleys, Lord
For this one thing I know
The mountain tops are glorious
But it's in the valleys I grow!
by Jane Eggleston
Monday, August 4, 2008
A long day
Today was a long day. I tend to use the blog as a chance to journal and get some stuff out, and since only those I really care about can see it, it's a good opportunity to do just that.
I went to work this morning while Derrick watched the kids, then the real estate agent came over, and once he left Derrick had to go to work. I must admit one of the things I've enjoyed about my job in the past was that it is relatively low pressure. As a working mom, it's great because I stay busy, but it's not so hectic I end up stressed and frazzled when I come home to be with the kids. Until lately anyway. Lately it's been crazy and busy and making it difficult to just enjoy work and put it behind me when I leave.
So anyway, after Derrick went to work, the kids and I went to the grocery store. Usually we grocery shop as a family so we can tag team everything, but today it just wasn't going to work. So I used the opportunity to go to a different store for a few specific items I can only get there, and wouldn't you know they were out of all of them? So frustrating.
But once we got back, the kids were both tired and fell asleep. I must admit, I do love when they take a nap at the same time! And a blessing of the day? Myles is relaxed by listening to KLove on the radio in his room. He was overly tired when we got home and acting it. But a few minutes in his room wiht KLove on, and he was fast asleep.
So, as the kids were sleeping, I got to thinking. I've been thinking a lot lately about why life is so complicated. Or at least seems to be so complicated for some, yet (at least from the outside) so relatively simple for others. Is it complicated because that's just the way life is, or do we just make it complicated? Over think things that really aren't as difficult as they seem?
I have a tendancy to stay so goal oriented and focused on my "to-do list" that I miss out on the fun in life. I treat life as one big to-do list and just check things off. I tend to "take life on" full force to a point that I inevitabley end up feeling exhausted for a day or two until I can regroup and get my focus back where it should be.
So that made me think-if we really want to be faith belivers and not just SAY we have faith when it's easy, than maybe we need to do less of the driving in life and more of the riding along in the passenger seat. Give up a little control to the only person that IS in control of it all. I guess life is all about finding that balance. The balance between listening to God and following his guidance vs. allowing him to work on things for a while.
If happiness really is a choice, then I guess we have to make that choice even when you aren't feeling it naturally. Even on a down day we can still choose to be happy and not let the events of life bring us down for long.
Have you noticed how infectious a smile is? Or laughter? I think it was designed that way. God uses us to lift each other up.
I am so blessed to have two young, funny kids that can make me see the simpler side of life and always provide an opportunity to laugh.
I think the new church we've been going to (twice now) is going to be great at pushing us outside of our comfort zone and leading us to do things in the community we wouldn't normally do. It's big enough to have those opportunities, but not so big that you can easily sit back and think "someone else will do that". And I just have a feeling that taking advantage of some volunteer opportunities in the community is exactly what I need to do. To help other people, especially children in need, and receive the blessings that come from helping others. The blessing of touching someone's life when they need it most, to take the focus off of ourselves and be truly aware of others and their circumstances (maybe to see it's not as simple as it appeared), and for the opportunity to be the person God uses to spread a smile.
Smile on. Good night.
I went to work this morning while Derrick watched the kids, then the real estate agent came over, and once he left Derrick had to go to work. I must admit one of the things I've enjoyed about my job in the past was that it is relatively low pressure. As a working mom, it's great because I stay busy, but it's not so hectic I end up stressed and frazzled when I come home to be with the kids. Until lately anyway. Lately it's been crazy and busy and making it difficult to just enjoy work and put it behind me when I leave.
So anyway, after Derrick went to work, the kids and I went to the grocery store. Usually we grocery shop as a family so we can tag team everything, but today it just wasn't going to work. So I used the opportunity to go to a different store for a few specific items I can only get there, and wouldn't you know they were out of all of them? So frustrating.
But once we got back, the kids were both tired and fell asleep. I must admit, I do love when they take a nap at the same time! And a blessing of the day? Myles is relaxed by listening to KLove on the radio in his room. He was overly tired when we got home and acting it. But a few minutes in his room wiht KLove on, and he was fast asleep.
So, as the kids were sleeping, I got to thinking. I've been thinking a lot lately about why life is so complicated. Or at least seems to be so complicated for some, yet (at least from the outside) so relatively simple for others. Is it complicated because that's just the way life is, or do we just make it complicated? Over think things that really aren't as difficult as they seem?
I have a tendancy to stay so goal oriented and focused on my "to-do list" that I miss out on the fun in life. I treat life as one big to-do list and just check things off. I tend to "take life on" full force to a point that I inevitabley end up feeling exhausted for a day or two until I can regroup and get my focus back where it should be.
So that made me think-if we really want to be faith belivers and not just SAY we have faith when it's easy, than maybe we need to do less of the driving in life and more of the riding along in the passenger seat. Give up a little control to the only person that IS in control of it all. I guess life is all about finding that balance. The balance between listening to God and following his guidance vs. allowing him to work on things for a while.
If happiness really is a choice, then I guess we have to make that choice even when you aren't feeling it naturally. Even on a down day we can still choose to be happy and not let the events of life bring us down for long.
Have you noticed how infectious a smile is? Or laughter? I think it was designed that way. God uses us to lift each other up.
I am so blessed to have two young, funny kids that can make me see the simpler side of life and always provide an opportunity to laugh.
I think the new church we've been going to (twice now) is going to be great at pushing us outside of our comfort zone and leading us to do things in the community we wouldn't normally do. It's big enough to have those opportunities, but not so big that you can easily sit back and think "someone else will do that". And I just have a feeling that taking advantage of some volunteer opportunities in the community is exactly what I need to do. To help other people, especially children in need, and receive the blessings that come from helping others. The blessing of touching someone's life when they need it most, to take the focus off of ourselves and be truly aware of others and their circumstances (maybe to see it's not as simple as it appeared), and for the opportunity to be the person God uses to spread a smile.
Smile on. Good night.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
A busy weekend
We've accomplished quite a bit this weekend. Derrick and I spent several hours yesterday making changes (hopefully improvements) to his resume and applying to millions more places online. For those of you that know Derrick, you know he isn't that computer savvy, and our ancient computer isn't the best to learn on, so he's been doing really well. I've heard that with today's job market, unemployment rate and economy the average time to find a job is 6 months. Please God, let us be better than average. If only he were going for an entry level position, things would be so much easier. Companies just don't want to/can't afford to pay people anymore, so they end up looking for people with no experience. We are so ready to accept a position (pretty much any position), we just need to be patient. I know the right thing is out there, and I really think it'll be soon, but it's just unnerving to go through the process.
We've also been doing more cleaning/purging of stuff in preparation for a real estate agent that's coming over tomorrow. We found two people that specialize in an area that I think can really help us, so we're interested to hear what the first has to say tomorrow.
Right after Myles had a long conversation with my mom and dad tonight, he was running down the hallway to show me how fast he could go. His stopping point was the linen closet at the end of our hallway, and as he ran into it as a finish line, he got his pinky pinched in the crack where it opens. I felt so bad becasue I've done that and know how bad it hurts. It immediately bruised up and started bleeding, so he's been sporting a band aid tonight. It's amazing how fascinated kids are with bandaids.
But that incident led to a funny moment. Myles had no idea your small finger was called a "pinky". He got so frustrated with me, saying "It's not my pinky, it's my FINGER". So I explained to him what a pinky was and that everyone had one. And in true Myles fashion, he thinks for a minute and said "well, horses don't have pinky's".
Yes, Myles, you're right. They don't. Wow. To just be inside that little head for a while to see how it operates. lol
So after we got him bandanged up, we were able to use a much appreciated gift I received at work to go out to dinner, which we really enjoyed. We went to Max and Erma's and I was so proud of the kids and how well behaved they were. They both ate well (well, there's not been an occassion yet that Gina *doesn't* eat well), so Myles got the build your own sundae for dessert. I was laughing to myself as I helped him make it thinking that sometimes he's lucky to have me for a mom. :)
Turns out the weirdo just wanted a handful of chewy sweattarts, so mommy got free dessert. Yum.
Now Derrick is out working in the yard and then has his work cut out for him in the basement, and I'm going to go RELAX. It's been a long day, and I'm getting up early to go into work tomorrow for a half day.
We've also been doing more cleaning/purging of stuff in preparation for a real estate agent that's coming over tomorrow. We found two people that specialize in an area that I think can really help us, so we're interested to hear what the first has to say tomorrow.
Right after Myles had a long conversation with my mom and dad tonight, he was running down the hallway to show me how fast he could go. His stopping point was the linen closet at the end of our hallway, and as he ran into it as a finish line, he got his pinky pinched in the crack where it opens. I felt so bad becasue I've done that and know how bad it hurts. It immediately bruised up and started bleeding, so he's been sporting a band aid tonight. It's amazing how fascinated kids are with bandaids.
But that incident led to a funny moment. Myles had no idea your small finger was called a "pinky". He got so frustrated with me, saying "It's not my pinky, it's my FINGER". So I explained to him what a pinky was and that everyone had one. And in true Myles fashion, he thinks for a minute and said "well, horses don't have pinky's".
Yes, Myles, you're right. They don't. Wow. To just be inside that little head for a while to see how it operates. lol
So after we got him bandanged up, we were able to use a much appreciated gift I received at work to go out to dinner, which we really enjoyed. We went to Max and Erma's and I was so proud of the kids and how well behaved they were. They both ate well (well, there's not been an occassion yet that Gina *doesn't* eat well), so Myles got the build your own sundae for dessert. I was laughing to myself as I helped him make it thinking that sometimes he's lucky to have me for a mom. :)
Turns out the weirdo just wanted a handful of chewy sweattarts, so mommy got free dessert. Yum.
Now Derrick is out working in the yard and then has his work cut out for him in the basement, and I'm going to go RELAX. It's been a long day, and I'm getting up early to go into work tomorrow for a half day.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
I'm so proud of my boy
We all went to the Y today so Myles could show daddy how well he's been "swimming". He'll put his whole head under water, try to float on his back, jump off the side, etc. And to think he'd barely step foot in a pool when we went to FL in March.
He actually sort of swam a little bit. It wasn't pretty and it's not like he's doing laps, but he actually floated on his belly while kicking his feet and moving his arms and made it a few feet. He did that several times. He was so proud of himself and I was so proud of him!! Derrick was amazed as he hasn't seem him in the water much lately.
He's been taking swim lessons and I think they've really helped his confidence. And Gina...that girl is a dare devil. I think she'd just keep waling until the water went over her head if I wasn't there with her. She went down the steps, jumped to me, and back up over and over and over again. She's so much more relaxed and free spirited about trying new things.
And the best part? Swimming makes them tired. lol
He actually sort of swam a little bit. It wasn't pretty and it's not like he's doing laps, but he actually floated on his belly while kicking his feet and moving his arms and made it a few feet. He did that several times. He was so proud of himself and I was so proud of him!! Derrick was amazed as he hasn't seem him in the water much lately.
He's been taking swim lessons and I think they've really helped his confidence. And Gina...that girl is a dare devil. I think she'd just keep waling until the water went over her head if I wasn't there with her. She went down the steps, jumped to me, and back up over and over and over again. She's so much more relaxed and free spirited about trying new things.
And the best part? Swimming makes them tired. lol
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