Sunday, April 24, 2011
Keaton thinks he's adopted.....
Last week Keaton came to me and asked me if he was adopted. Apparently, Brittany told him he was. So, since I am the queen of sarcasm....I had to go along with it. Hehehehehe! Our conversation continued throughout the day, and even included the other kids being adopted. Eventually, the end story was this: I found them on the side of the road. Their mother lived in a cardboard box. She tried to sell them to me, but I was out of cash. They all have different fathers, even though we think Keaton and Kayla are twins. We think their mom ended up on American Idol. She looked like Snooki from Jersey Shore...they don't know who Snooki is, but they do know what the "Snooki Bump" is. (Its a hair style). So this was last week. Last night I went to give Keaton his kiss goodnight, and the little stinker said he couldn't kiss me because I'm not his real mom! Did he think I was serious? I don't know, but he's a funny kid! Such a blessing!
Friday, April 22, 2011
I must confess....
I must confess, I feel unworthy of this life sometimes. We don't live in an extravagant house, or drive brand new vehicles, but life is pretty good. I mean, most families need 2 incomes to make it. We chose when our twins were born, to live on one income. It's amazing beyond my comprehension how God has blessed us. He blesses me everyday. I love my husband. I love these kids! I love being able to Homeschool! We are able to control what they learn and don't. I'm able to be with them for all of those fun, and special moments. Don't get me wrong, I still daydream about that big yellow bus, but life just doesn't get any better than this. I know being "settled" and "content" are choices, but I also know God has done a great work in my heart. Without His direction in my life, I don't know where I'd be today. Where would these kids be? What kind of people would they be? I'm not sure.
I must confess, I enjoy cable tv, and all of its totally useless, time consuming shows. About 90% of the time, the living room tv is on a kid station, but I still enjoy cartoons! I would tell you what I watch, but.....you might look at me funny.
I think I should confess, that I am in total LOVE with dachshunds. Just FYI. They are the cutest little dogs God ever made!
One more confession, for those of you who don't know me to well...I try to sneak a nap in when nobody is looking. Sometimes, I hide behind a mountain of laundry on my bed...sometimes I sneak off to one of the kids beds', and sometimes I just crash on the couch. I can sleep with 4 kids, 3 dogs and Shane horsing around on the living room floor. You'd think I get up early or something! Haha! I don't!
That's all of my confessions for today. If I were Catholic, I'm sure I'd feel a lot better...but I'm not!
I must confess, I enjoy cable tv, and all of its totally useless, time consuming shows. About 90% of the time, the living room tv is on a kid station, but I still enjoy cartoons! I would tell you what I watch, but.....you might look at me funny.
I think I should confess, that I am in total LOVE with dachshunds. Just FYI. They are the cutest little dogs God ever made!
One more confession, for those of you who don't know me to well...I try to sneak a nap in when nobody is looking. Sometimes, I hide behind a mountain of laundry on my bed...sometimes I sneak off to one of the kids beds', and sometimes I just crash on the couch. I can sleep with 4 kids, 3 dogs and Shane horsing around on the living room floor. You'd think I get up early or something! Haha! I don't!
That's all of my confessions for today. If I were Catholic, I'm sure I'd feel a lot better...but I'm not!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Division
So I looked up the word division in the dictionary, and this is how it is defined.
Division: (noun)- something that divides or separates.
- the act or process of dividing. (which would make it a verb right?)
-separation by difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement; or dissension.
Division isn't something I deal with on a daily basis. My life, is pretty normal. I have a routine (well sort of!). I deal with my kids and husband mostly, and only interact with a few friends, and our church. I choose my friends carefully. I'm not the type of person who gets close to everybody in the room. It takes work to get to know me. I'm not always the easiest person to deal with (quit acting surprised!). So when I was around the age of 12, I delt with middle school girls and boys who were not nice. Middle school was a time of bullying, getting picked on, and gossiping. It must be that age group. I'm sure it wasn't just me! So by the time high school came, I had a few friends that were close, but chose my friends carefully. Middle school taught me that. If you let your friends pick you, you'll end up being a follower. That's not me! God has taught me sooooo many lessons over the years. And I'm only 31, so He's not done with me yet! I haven't had to deal with grown women acting like twelve year olds in....oh about 18 years. So when I encountered that recently, it was kind of shocking. I didn't think grown women acted that way. So, I've been a bit frustrated as to what to do. Do I stay friends with people who act this way? Do I forgive them and move on? What if it keeps on happening? How much of it is my fault?
You know when you meet someone new, and you "click" with them, you feel all warm and fuzzy at the prospect of gaining a new friend? What if you let your guard down, and tell that person things that you've been through, only to have them turn on you? My first instinct is to drop them like a hot potato. But what does Gods' word say about it? Here's what I've found:
Romans 16:17- Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine ye have learned; and avoid them.
So I wouldn't literally "mark" a person, but I do know how to avoid them. It is possible to work with someone, and still not be a close friend to them. It's also possible to love a person from afar. (sometimes really FAR!) There are those people who you just have to accept, and know that you cannot change. I'm responsible to God for MY actions. Not weather or not "Sally" approves of my actions or not. Maybe "Sally" should look at herself, and her own sin instead of pointing the finger at others all the time. Maybe other people aren't the problem. Maybe its "Sally". Hmmmm....just a thought;)
Division: (noun)- something that divides or separates.
- the act or process of dividing. (which would make it a verb right?)
-separation by difference of opinion or feeling; disagreement; or dissension.
Division isn't something I deal with on a daily basis. My life, is pretty normal. I have a routine (well sort of!). I deal with my kids and husband mostly, and only interact with a few friends, and our church. I choose my friends carefully. I'm not the type of person who gets close to everybody in the room. It takes work to get to know me. I'm not always the easiest person to deal with (quit acting surprised!). So when I was around the age of 12, I delt with middle school girls and boys who were not nice. Middle school was a time of bullying, getting picked on, and gossiping. It must be that age group. I'm sure it wasn't just me! So by the time high school came, I had a few friends that were close, but chose my friends carefully. Middle school taught me that. If you let your friends pick you, you'll end up being a follower. That's not me! God has taught me sooooo many lessons over the years. And I'm only 31, so He's not done with me yet! I haven't had to deal with grown women acting like twelve year olds in....oh about 18 years. So when I encountered that recently, it was kind of shocking. I didn't think grown women acted that way. So, I've been a bit frustrated as to what to do. Do I stay friends with people who act this way? Do I forgive them and move on? What if it keeps on happening? How much of it is my fault?
You know when you meet someone new, and you "click" with them, you feel all warm and fuzzy at the prospect of gaining a new friend? What if you let your guard down, and tell that person things that you've been through, only to have them turn on you? My first instinct is to drop them like a hot potato. But what does Gods' word say about it? Here's what I've found:
Romans 16:17- Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine ye have learned; and avoid them.
So I wouldn't literally "mark" a person, but I do know how to avoid them. It is possible to work with someone, and still not be a close friend to them. It's also possible to love a person from afar. (sometimes really FAR!) There are those people who you just have to accept, and know that you cannot change. I'm responsible to God for MY actions. Not weather or not "Sally" approves of my actions or not. Maybe "Sally" should look at herself, and her own sin instead of pointing the finger at others all the time. Maybe other people aren't the problem. Maybe its "Sally". Hmmmm....just a thought;)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Define Friend.....again please!
Maybe the last time I wrote about what a true friend is, it wasn't clear. So here is a clarification for any of you that might be confused (or paranoid).
Proverbs 26: 21-22 says, "As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
Proverbs 18:7 "A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul."
Proverbs 18:19-21 "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Death and Life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it, shall eat the fruit thereof.
Galatians 5:13 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another."
Psalm 15:1-2 "Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle, who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart."
1 Corinthians 13 describes the love I have for my friends. Its a great reference for love, and charity. I memorized it as a child, and still have parts of it in my head today. Thanks to that Grandma who worked with me during the summer on memorizing scripture. I had no idea 23 years ago, that those words would indeed be hidden in my heart. She has blessed me in ways she doesn't even know.
This is my take on what a "friend" is. I don't call a friend someone who tells you what you want to hear. My closest friendships have been based on honesty. Sometimes the truth hurts, sometimes it shouldn't be told, sometimes it shouldn't be asked for. If you ask someone to tell you the truth of how they feel, and they do....is it then right to get mad with them? Honesty shouldn't have negative consequences. Our sins have consequences, but not a truthful heart. So if you can't be honest with yourself, why ask me to be honest with you? Especially, if you can't handle it. A friend loveth at all times, but isn't perfect. Last I read, man is sinful by nature, saved by Gods grace, and never perfect on this earth. Even the friend who gives the advise isn't perfect.
Proverbs 26: 21-22 says, "As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife. The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly."
Proverbs 18:7 "A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul."
Proverbs 18:19-21 "A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled. Death and Life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it, shall eat the fruit thereof.
Galatians 5:13 "For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another."
Psalm 15:1-2 "Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle, who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart."
1 Corinthians 13 describes the love I have for my friends. Its a great reference for love, and charity. I memorized it as a child, and still have parts of it in my head today. Thanks to that Grandma who worked with me during the summer on memorizing scripture. I had no idea 23 years ago, that those words would indeed be hidden in my heart. She has blessed me in ways she doesn't even know.
This is my take on what a "friend" is. I don't call a friend someone who tells you what you want to hear. My closest friendships have been based on honesty. Sometimes the truth hurts, sometimes it shouldn't be told, sometimes it shouldn't be asked for. If you ask someone to tell you the truth of how they feel, and they do....is it then right to get mad with them? Honesty shouldn't have negative consequences. Our sins have consequences, but not a truthful heart. So if you can't be honest with yourself, why ask me to be honest with you? Especially, if you can't handle it. A friend loveth at all times, but isn't perfect. Last I read, man is sinful by nature, saved by Gods grace, and never perfect on this earth. Even the friend who gives the advise isn't perfect.
Is it summer yet?
So we've made it to April. We took a couple of weeks off in March, and are getting back on track this week. Every year, school starts out the same way. In August, I'm all pumped up and excited about the new school year. By Christmas, we enjoy a nice break, by February I'm done, and by April, I'm soooooo over school!!! So how do I keep up the momentum when I've lost all desire for school? If we just take it one day at a time, we may finish by the middle of May. That's only a month away!!!! So do I need to buckle down at this point, or take it easy because we are near the end?
I wonder if my kids are really learning anything at all?! We only do a 4 day school week, because on Friday we go to Co-op classes with other homeschoolers. So if I only have to be a teacher for 4 days a week, you'd think it was easy.
Sometimes I daydream about the big yellow bus coming to pick up my kids and whisk them away to a fun-filled day of learning and friends. But that's not reality. Reality is that if that bus did come get my kids. It would be something like this:
6am..wake up
6:15...have a pop tart
6:30...get on the bus
7:15...get to school
7:45....start school
11:00...Lunch time
2:00..school dismisses
3:30..the big yellow bus comes to drop the kids off.
3:30-5:30..would be homework
6:00..dinner
7:00..clean up/shower
8:00..crashing in bed
That does NOT in anyway sound exciting to me! We usually roll out of bed between 7:30 and 8:00. The kids pick out what they would like for breakfast, and the short order cook (aka..mommy) fixes it. They get dressed, brush teeth, watch a little cartoons, and about 9:00 we start school. At noon we break for lunch, and finish up anything left after. That's it! Nothing else! We are free to play or visit with friends, or take naps......or whatever we want to do! Much more exciting huh?
I have to say, being burned out with school, compared to the alternative is one of Gods greatest blessings! I'm lovin every day of it!
I wonder if my kids are really learning anything at all?! We only do a 4 day school week, because on Friday we go to Co-op classes with other homeschoolers. So if I only have to be a teacher for 4 days a week, you'd think it was easy.
Sometimes I daydream about the big yellow bus coming to pick up my kids and whisk them away to a fun-filled day of learning and friends. But that's not reality. Reality is that if that bus did come get my kids. It would be something like this:
6am..wake up
6:15...have a pop tart
6:30...get on the bus
7:15...get to school
7:45....start school
11:00...Lunch time
2:00..school dismisses
3:30..the big yellow bus comes to drop the kids off.
3:30-5:30..would be homework
6:00..dinner
7:00..clean up/shower
8:00..crashing in bed
That does NOT in anyway sound exciting to me! We usually roll out of bed between 7:30 and 8:00. The kids pick out what they would like for breakfast, and the short order cook (aka..mommy) fixes it. They get dressed, brush teeth, watch a little cartoons, and about 9:00 we start school. At noon we break for lunch, and finish up anything left after. That's it! Nothing else! We are free to play or visit with friends, or take naps......or whatever we want to do! Much more exciting huh?
I have to say, being burned out with school, compared to the alternative is one of Gods greatest blessings! I'm lovin every day of it!
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