Saturday, December 28, 2013
More boy differences.
As I watched a Victoria's Secret commercial on television recently I found that I have a whole new perspective. Before, as I watched those commercials I thought about how angry it makes me that every woman out there feels like she has to live up to that. I thought about me and how discouraging it was to know that my husband was seeing that as an example. How at 33 years old and after almost 13 years of marriage, I still have body issues. And I thought about my girls and how much pain they will probably feel because they will never live up to that. But this time, I saw that commercial and thought about how mad I am that my son will be constantly inundated with pictures of half naked women and how hard it will be for him to make good, Godly choices throughout his life with all of the temptation that this world throws at him. Father, help us all to stand strong against the things of this world and hold on to the truths of your word.
New Words
Our house is full of new words.
BubbaJ: "But why?" Every mother loves those words, right? I haven't quite started entertaining them with answers yet because he seems satisfied just asking.
Sissy: "Literally." She says this like one would use the word "seriously." Like "Did you really just do that?" Almost right, but not quite. And she says it so often I haven't found a good way to correct her. So if you hear her say "literally" somewhat inappropriately feel free to correct her or ignore it.
Precious: "My life is over!" In her dramatic voice. This comes in response to anything from someone wasn't nice to me at school to you passed the ketchup instead of mustard. Good times!
I even have "new words" in a way. I have never enjoyed reading. In fact, I found some way around reading almost every book I was assigned in high school and college. And in my adult life I read only for self-improvement. Then I joined a book club and continued to read only self-improvement books until one of the ladies bought us the book for the month and it was simply a book to read for pleasure. And I enjoyed it! Since then I have read seven other books. Legit books! And I enjoyed them. If this keeps up I might have to actually use my library card. :o
BubbaJ: "But why?" Every mother loves those words, right? I haven't quite started entertaining them with answers yet because he seems satisfied just asking.
Sissy: "Literally." She says this like one would use the word "seriously." Like "Did you really just do that?" Almost right, but not quite. And she says it so often I haven't found a good way to correct her. So if you hear her say "literally" somewhat inappropriately feel free to correct her or ignore it.
Precious: "My life is over!" In her dramatic voice. This comes in response to anything from someone wasn't nice to me at school to you passed the ketchup instead of mustard. Good times!
I even have "new words" in a way. I have never enjoyed reading. In fact, I found some way around reading almost every book I was assigned in high school and college. And in my adult life I read only for self-improvement. Then I joined a book club and continued to read only self-improvement books until one of the ladies bought us the book for the month and it was simply a book to read for pleasure. And I enjoyed it! Since then I have read seven other books. Legit books! And I enjoyed them. If this keeps up I might have to actually use my library card. :o
Friday, November 1, 2013
Grace through Prayer
We are studying prayer in Sunday school right now. Last Sunday this verse stuck out to me:
Luke 23:33-34
When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
It's easy to think of our enemies as evil people who don't deserve our prayers, but Jesus set forth the example of forgiveness and compassion. It reminded me of a change that I have noticed in Sissy's prayers.
She used to pray, "I hope everyone has a great day, besides robbers and bad guys."
Lately her prayer has changed to, "Help robbers and bad guys to see what they are doing is wrong. Help them to follow you and do the right thing."
To me that is her version of "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." It's an everyday reminder for me to share the grace that God gives me with everyone, even my enemies.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
A party even Jayme would be proud of
Precious turned 10! I have to say I love having a 10 year old. I think it might be the joyous age between needing me for everything and needing me for nothing. Here are some pictures of her amazingly fun Glow Party. I think my friend Jayme would even be proud of this.
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| The Glow Room |
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| Food Table |
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| Glow Signs |
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| Glow Bowling |
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| Party Girls |
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| They thought it was a good idea to smash cake in their faces. |
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| The Dance Room |
Fixing my eyes on Jesus
"Choose joy because God is working, and never look back because you cannot run the race while looking behind you." - Debbie Alsdorf in The Faith Dare: 30 Days to Live Your Life to the Fullest
When I ran my first half, God made it clear to me that I was to run in obedience to him. He called me to run and he would provide everything I needed to do it. He provided me with strength, guarded me from injuries, and he even gave me an awesome Bible verse. But because it was so clear to me last time, I have struggled this time.
Last week as I was running 10 miles God reminded me that he is still providing for me. People who don't run are really missing out. They don't get to see how God can provide light in the darkness at the exact moment there is a pothole that I would have fallen in without some light. Or the way he provided a gorgeous moon on a night I had to run by myself and needed something uplifting to get me through. Or how he can provide a scripture at the exact moment you need it. Not too soon and not too late. The exact moment!
After an awful run last night. I mean AWFUL! I was feeling defeated. Like a failure. And God provided a message for me in my Faith Dare reading for today. He gave me my "race verse" at the moment when I was feeling the worst.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2
So as I finish up my training and run my race I will:
"Choose joy because God is working, and never look back because you cannot run the race while looking behind you." - Debbie Alsdorf in The Faith Dare: 30 Days to Live Your Life to the Fullest
When I ran my first half, God made it clear to me that I was to run in obedience to him. He called me to run and he would provide everything I needed to do it. He provided me with strength, guarded me from injuries, and he even gave me an awesome Bible verse. But because it was so clear to me last time, I have struggled this time.
Last week as I was running 10 miles God reminded me that he is still providing for me. People who don't run are really missing out. They don't get to see how God can provide light in the darkness at the exact moment there is a pothole that I would have fallen in without some light. Or the way he provided a gorgeous moon on a night I had to run by myself and needed something uplifting to get me through. Or how he can provide a scripture at the exact moment you need it. Not too soon and not too late. The exact moment!
After an awful run last night. I mean AWFUL! I was feeling defeated. Like a failure. And God provided a message for me in my Faith Dare reading for today. He gave me my "race verse" at the moment when I was feeling the worst.
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. Hebrews 12:1-2
So as I finish up my training and run my race I will:
"Choose joy because God is working, and never look back because you cannot run the race while looking behind you." - Debbie Alsdorf in The Faith Dare: 30 Days to Live Your Life to the Fullest
Friday, July 19, 2013
Comedian
Precious is my jokester. She thinks she's pretty funny.
"Two cheeks and a crack."
"I mustache you a question."
Choose your words wisely.
Yeah, I haven't posted in a while...Get over it. :-)
BubbaJ can talk now. For a while his favorite word was "doing" (I just realized that looks like doing. As in "I'm doing the dishes." Think sound instead. Like, the bell went doing.). He learned this word from his Uncle J. BubbaJ was driving one of those battery powered cars (not safe!). Demonstrated by him running into their propane tank. It made a sound and Uncle J says it went "doing". And just like that BubbaJ found a new favorite word. So this is how conversations started going at our house:
Me: BubbaJ, what are you doing?
BubbaJ: doing.
Or
Me: BubbaJ, what do you want for lunch?
BubbaJ: doing.
Or
Me: BubbaJ, I love you.
BubbaJ: (wait for it) doing.
All kinds of fun!
His new favorite words are "what doing?" (Not the sound this time, the word). And "where going?" Good questions except he is never satisfied with my answer because no matter what I say he just keeps asking.
BubbaJ can talk now. For a while his favorite word was "doing" (I just realized that looks like doing. As in "I'm doing the dishes." Think sound instead. Like, the bell went doing.). He learned this word from his Uncle J. BubbaJ was driving one of those battery powered cars (not safe!). Demonstrated by him running into their propane tank. It made a sound and Uncle J says it went "doing". And just like that BubbaJ found a new favorite word. So this is how conversations started going at our house:
Me: BubbaJ, what are you doing?
BubbaJ: doing.
Or
Me: BubbaJ, what do you want for lunch?
BubbaJ: doing.
Or
Me: BubbaJ, I love you.
BubbaJ: (wait for it) doing.
All kinds of fun!
His new favorite words are "what doing?" (Not the sound this time, the word). And "where going?" Good questions except he is never satisfied with my answer because no matter what I say he just keeps asking.
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