Happy day after Valentine's Day! We didn't do anything special for Valentine's day but that happens when you have been married for a while (I guess). I did get the best gift ever when I got to hang out with my kids and husband. I enjoy being with my children so much.
The girls were embroidering with their grandmother today and Sweet Pea said a cutesy. She wanted Pumpkin Pie's thimble to use and stated to her, "Give me your bucket please."
Our week (almost two weeks) has been a struggle again. I have had a cold AGAIN and now the girls also have it. I am so sick of catching everything around. So, that's about it for this week since I feel bad. We are taking the girls on a special trip this weekend and Matt's birthday will be the weekend after that. Maybe I can remember and feel like blogging some soon.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Our Week
It has been a fairly busy week but very good! Pumpkin Pie started basketball recently and had her first ball game. They lost miserably but she scored four of the eight points! That was truly an amazing feat because she is miserably uncoordinated.
Friday night, I spent some time with a friend that I haven't got to see very much recently because of her school schedule. It was great to get some time away and relax. Saturday, I also got some time away. I ate lunch with two of my friends and caught up on their lives. One of them is expecting her first baby and I am very excited about it.
Saturday evening was quite an experience!!! I do not venture outside the realm of my normal foods. I have never been one to try new foods just for the pure fun of it. However, my best friend from college and her spouse came to town. They invited us to Misaki's for dinner and I decided to give it a try. Japanese food is not on the top of my list of foods that I like but the experience was wonderful. The kids loved the chef. He made a volcano snowman from onions and carrots and cucumbers, which was so cool. He also done some other amazing tricks and was awesome with his showmanship.
Our church is starting revival this Wednesday and I am looking forward to it. All that would like to come, let me know and I will give you the time and directions. I am praying for some blessings and miracles. I am also praying to expand myself, in that I do not want to limit my talents to working with children in a strictly therapeutic setting. I want to branch out and feel like the Lord is leading me in that direction. Please pray and also remember Sweet Pea in her journey. She is still contemplating salvation and where she stands on her readiness.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend and will have a great week to come.
Friday night, I spent some time with a friend that I haven't got to see very much recently because of her school schedule. It was great to get some time away and relax. Saturday, I also got some time away. I ate lunch with two of my friends and caught up on their lives. One of them is expecting her first baby and I am very excited about it.
Saturday evening was quite an experience!!! I do not venture outside the realm of my normal foods. I have never been one to try new foods just for the pure fun of it. However, my best friend from college and her spouse came to town. They invited us to Misaki's for dinner and I decided to give it a try. Japanese food is not on the top of my list of foods that I like but the experience was wonderful. The kids loved the chef. He made a volcano snowman from onions and carrots and cucumbers, which was so cool. He also done some other amazing tricks and was awesome with his showmanship.
Our church is starting revival this Wednesday and I am looking forward to it. All that would like to come, let me know and I will give you the time and directions. I am praying for some blessings and miracles. I am also praying to expand myself, in that I do not want to limit my talents to working with children in a strictly therapeutic setting. I want to branch out and feel like the Lord is leading me in that direction. Please pray and also remember Sweet Pea in her journey. She is still contemplating salvation and where she stands on her readiness.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend and will have a great week to come.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Underwear!!!
This week, we had to have a conversation with Pumpkin Pie about selfishness. Her dad explained about caring for others, their feelings, sharing, etc...and then asked her what things he does to show her that he puts her before himself. Pumpkin Pie replies, "I have more underwear than you." I really tried to maintain a straight face but ended up busting out in a belly laugh. Pumpkin Pie couldn't explain what made her think about underwear but it made for a good laugh.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Father-in-Law
My father in law was in a wreck Saturday afternoon. He should not have been driving to begin with because his muscular dystrophy has progressively worsened and his reaction time is not the best, plus his muscles are not strong enough to control some of the motions that I think he needs to have in order to drive. He has a subdural hematoma (bleed on the brain) but it is currently unchanged (still bleeding but not swelling), a broke nose, 10 stitches down his forehead, cracked ribs, and many bruises and pains. My husband has spent part of yesterday and today at the hospital, while I remained at home (SICK) with the kids. I am very fortunate to have such wonderful children and I am trying to overcome my guilt of them living on cereal, pop tarts, chips, etc... for a couple of days because I don't have the strength to cook. Please keep that family in your prayers! Matt's mom takes things like this much harder than his dad ever could/would because she feels guilty for everything. She has had quite a bit of family support to assist with that though.
Sickness
I guess I think that I am immune to illness because it is very rare that I ever catch anything that is going around. I also hate being sick because it limits my activity and I always feel the need to be doing something. This stuff started Tuesday as a sore throat. Then the blisters developed and I lost my voice completely by Friday. The doctor stated that she was not quite sure of what was wrong but prescribed antibiotics, just in case. Friday evening, I started feeling worse and I did not leave my bedroom Saturday (with one exception of walking downstairs to get the kids some food). Today has been more of the same with a few more symptoms added on. So now, I have a sore throat with blisters, a runny nose, sneezing, coughing, body aches, headache, and complete fatigue. I am still not running a fever but the antibiotics sure do not seem to be helping whatever I have. I am debating a return visit to the doctor tomorrow! Pray that I do not hurt someone because I have extreme cabin fever and no energy to do anything at this point!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Ice Skating
We took the girls Ice Skating for their first time last night! It was so much fun. Sweet Pea managed to stay on her feet much more than I had expected and her stubbornness has advantages. She insisted on being able to go around the rink at least once without my assistance (although she did use the wall). Pumpkin Pie, on the other hand, took off from the moment that she hit the ice. I really played up how it is so much easier than roller skating and how I was sure that she would know how to do it. She proved me right!
We also enjoyed the company of some close friends and their two children. That was a barrell of laughs, as well. Their youngest one spent more time on her bottom than on her feet but she never gave up. Their oldest one has this natural ability to pick up on anything and succeed at whatever she tries. She is a very blessed young lady! She decided that she wanted to skate fast like the other people and TWIRL! With much debate, we all convinced her to perfect the skating before she attempted to maneuver the twirl.
I did fall once, but I continue to blame that on attempting to stop before I ran into Sweet Pea, who would not watch where she was going. I have a large bruise on the inside of my left knee! We had such a good time though and I have really enjoyed all of the extra time that I have been able to spend with my girls (and my husband). We plan on going ice skating again in the near future, but don't be looking for any Olympic hopefuls here!
We also enjoyed the company of some close friends and their two children. That was a barrell of laughs, as well. Their youngest one spent more time on her bottom than on her feet but she never gave up. Their oldest one has this natural ability to pick up on anything and succeed at whatever she tries. She is a very blessed young lady! She decided that she wanted to skate fast like the other people and TWIRL! With much debate, we all convinced her to perfect the skating before she attempted to maneuver the twirl.
I did fall once, but I continue to blame that on attempting to stop before I ran into Sweet Pea, who would not watch where she was going. I have a large bruise on the inside of my left knee! We had such a good time though and I have really enjoyed all of the extra time that I have been able to spend with my girls (and my husband). We plan on going ice skating again in the near future, but don't be looking for any Olympic hopefuls here!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Resolutions- sorta
I said, last night, that I would post my new year resolutions. After putting some thought into it, I have decided that I would like to maintain some perspective and look at what I have accomplished over the past year.
1. We finally found a church that we absolutely love!
2. I lost 54lb.- now I have to work on that flab that is left over.
3. I achieved my LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider designation).
4. I think that I am accomplishing quite a bit with my job and making a difference in the world. (and my boss is wonderful)
5. I have a wonderful marriage and adorable husband that I feel is my best friend.
6. I have been blessed with so many others that I am friends with.
7. I have learned to let go of some of the smaller things, such as feeling like my house has to be absolutely spotless all of the time.
8. We are getting some of Pumpkin Pie's medical issues under control.
9. Sweet Pea is following directions better and is going to sleep in her own bed at least half of the time. Keep in mind that she is five and I haven't had the heart to break her from falling asleep in my bed and then moving her to her bed until several months ago and this has been harder on me than on her.
10. I am proud of who I am and the morals and values that I have.
For the new year, I have the basic goals of getting closer to God, being a better mom and wife and friend, losing weight/toning up, etc... But last year is going to be hard to beat. I am very fortunate that I have had such a wonderful year (actually a wonderful 7 years with my family) and have only hit some minor speed bumps along the way. I have been blessed and I know that there is plenty left to come. I am looking forward to every minute of it!
1. We finally found a church that we absolutely love!
2. I lost 54lb.- now I have to work on that flab that is left over.
3. I achieved my LPC-MHSP (Licensed Professional Counselor- Mental Health Service Provider designation).
4. I think that I am accomplishing quite a bit with my job and making a difference in the world. (and my boss is wonderful)
5. I have a wonderful marriage and adorable husband that I feel is my best friend.
6. I have been blessed with so many others that I am friends with.
7. I have learned to let go of some of the smaller things, such as feeling like my house has to be absolutely spotless all of the time.
8. We are getting some of Pumpkin Pie's medical issues under control.
9. Sweet Pea is following directions better and is going to sleep in her own bed at least half of the time. Keep in mind that she is five and I haven't had the heart to break her from falling asleep in my bed and then moving her to her bed until several months ago and this has been harder on me than on her.
10. I am proud of who I am and the morals and values that I have.
For the new year, I have the basic goals of getting closer to God, being a better mom and wife and friend, losing weight/toning up, etc... But last year is going to be hard to beat. I am very fortunate that I have had such a wonderful year (actually a wonderful 7 years with my family) and have only hit some minor speed bumps along the way. I have been blessed and I know that there is plenty left to come. I am looking forward to every minute of it!
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