By December 15, this will be the blog of a woman who has undergone (and lived through) two admin walk-throughs and the wife of a graduating fireman.
Between now and then, prayers are appreciated.
Chris has some muy importante finals this week and next - the kind of finals that permit or deny future paychecks depending on performance. I have a great big ball of nerves for a husband.
I know we serve a great big God. Please pray.
The kids are six and seven now. Six and seven and a half.
I wish I had the kind of time and commitment that many of my long lost mommy friends have with regard to kid photos and details. I don't and haven't had for quite some time now.
If you have known me for any length of time, you would concur that the condition of my house is like nothing you've ever seen. I think there's an empty milk carton on the kitchen counter that has been there for DAYS. Just sitting there...
Instead of picking it up and throwing it away, it sits as I type and that is pretty much how I roll these days...
It's a condition I call necessity. :)
So if you happen to be reading this blog, please consider yourself hugged. I miss you dearly. And if it helps (to forgive the level of neglect that has been dealt you as my friend) pretend I live in Siberia... It almost sounds right... :)
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
need to put it all down
A started Kindergarten this week.
I have pictures. (Load them later)
She absolutely loves it!
She has lost a tooth and will lose the 2nd within minutes of me writing this post.
Her joy about life is so contagious!
She gets into the car each day after school and says, "What am I gonna wear tomorrow?"
I know. It's wrong for me to think that's funny. It probably is too materialistic, but seriously, if you could hear her say it, it's like she believes she is the authority on all things fashion. Too cute!
I feel so blessed to be near my children each day again!
It's good stuff. God has blessed us good!
I have pictures. (Load them later)
She absolutely loves it!
She has lost a tooth and will lose the 2nd within minutes of me writing this post.
Her joy about life is so contagious!
She gets into the car each day after school and says, "What am I gonna wear tomorrow?"
I know. It's wrong for me to think that's funny. It probably is too materialistic, but seriously, if you could hear her say it, it's like she believes she is the authority on all things fashion. Too cute!
I feel so blessed to be near my children each day again!
It's good stuff. God has blessed us good!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Last day.
"I am a glass case of emotion!"
Today was it.
True to form, I had to work late, last day and all.
For the first time in 18 months, I took a lunch break each day this week.
This would be a history making moment for me!
I spent the evening with my kids in my new classroom.
I need some serious support!
I know there are certain things every classroom has to have - graphic organizers, etc... but I am hopelessly lost and without a clue.
HELP ME!
So if there's anyone who need to rack up some community service hours, man have I got a deal for you. :)
Today was it.
True to form, I had to work late, last day and all.
For the first time in 18 months, I took a lunch break each day this week.
This would be a history making moment for me!
I spent the evening with my kids in my new classroom.
I need some serious support!
I know there are certain things every classroom has to have - graphic organizers, etc... but I am hopelessly lost and without a clue.
HELP ME!
So if there's anyone who need to rack up some community service hours, man have I got a deal for you. :)
Monday, July 26, 2010
really?
my daughter has been crying hysterically for so long that even she has forgotten what she's crying about.
of course, i remember - but i'm not about to remind her. that would just make it worse.
and if you're wondering what terrible thing must have happened to make her so sour...
i got home late from work and told her she would have to wait one more day to see ramona and beezus because the next showing is at 9:30pm.
really. hysterical crying. nonstop.
i should make her wait longer.
brat.
of course, i remember - but i'm not about to remind her. that would just make it worse.
and if you're wondering what terrible thing must have happened to make her so sour...
i got home late from work and told her she would have to wait one more day to see ramona and beezus because the next showing is at 9:30pm.
really. hysterical crying. nonstop.
i should make her wait longer.
brat.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Beans, beans.
Had some V8-like substance in a clear glass for dinner tonight. Part of a large scale effort to get healthy.
Avery walked past me, did a double take and asked me, "Mommy, why are you drinking beans from a cup?"
She tickles me! :)
Avery walked past me, did a double take and asked me, "Mommy, why are you drinking beans from a cup?"
She tickles me! :)
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Wonka
"We are the Music Makers...
We are the Dreamers of Dreams."
-O'Shaughnessy
I am about to make the best bulletin board of all time for a Music Classroom.
I get my keys Tuesday.
The magic shall commence sometime thereafter.
So excited!
teehee!!!
:)
We are the Dreamers of Dreams."
-O'Shaughnessy
I am about to make the best bulletin board of all time for a Music Classroom.
I get my keys Tuesday.
The magic shall commence sometime thereafter.
So excited!
teehee!!!
:)
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Today
Today my niece was born. 8 pounds, 10 ounces of pure sweetness!
I held her and she smiled. Sorta...
I already know I love her.
Her name is Katherine Grace, but I have already decided that J's nickname for her will stick - Kater Tot.
She's perfect in every way.
Yay for nieces!
I held her and she smiled. Sorta...
I already know I love her.
Her name is Katherine Grace, but I have already decided that J's nickname for her will stick - Kater Tot.
She's perfect in every way.
Yay for nieces!
Friday, July 9, 2010
Something I don't want to forget.
My precious girl just gave me a gift wrapped in a silver package.
She has been saving it for weeks to give to me at Christmastime.
She has eagerly spoken about her sweet gift and how much I am 'gonna love it.'
She burst into the living room just moments ago and said she couldn't possibly wait til Christmas to give it to me. When she brought it to me she said, "It's my best thing and I want you to have it!"
My heart shuddered at her honest goodness and exuberant generosity.
She wants me to have her best thing. I already know I love it, though I've yet to open it.
Tears.
She is the picture of what I want to be. I want to offer Him today the things I have been saving in silver packages for just the right moment.
Realizing that right now is the best moment for a gift given with pureness of heart.
It's really not important what the gift is.
My daughter's gift: a tiny bear figurine with chipped ears that has been on prominent display in her room for years. I gave it to her and now she's ready to give it back to me.
It never occurred to her to question whether I would value this gift the same way she has cherished it.
She knew it would be special to me, and she gave it with confidence that I would love it as she has.
God whispers to me, "Won't you give me your gift today? Wrapped in a silver package, chipped ears and all. Please don't question whether I have a use for it. I already love it. It's from you!"
A sweet reminder of Him and His love for His little girl.
She has been saving it for weeks to give to me at Christmastime.
She has eagerly spoken about her sweet gift and how much I am 'gonna love it.'
She burst into the living room just moments ago and said she couldn't possibly wait til Christmas to give it to me. When she brought it to me she said, "It's my best thing and I want you to have it!"
My heart shuddered at her honest goodness and exuberant generosity.
She wants me to have her best thing. I already know I love it, though I've yet to open it.
Tears.
She is the picture of what I want to be. I want to offer Him today the things I have been saving in silver packages for just the right moment.
Realizing that right now is the best moment for a gift given with pureness of heart.
It's really not important what the gift is.
My daughter's gift: a tiny bear figurine with chipped ears that has been on prominent display in her room for years. I gave it to her and now she's ready to give it back to me.
It never occurred to her to question whether I would value this gift the same way she has cherished it.
She knew it would be special to me, and she gave it with confidence that I would love it as she has.
God whispers to me, "Won't you give me your gift today? Wrapped in a silver package, chipped ears and all. Please don't question whether I have a use for it. I already love it. It's from you!"
A sweet reminder of Him and His love for His little girl.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Newness
Everything is currently in quite the state of blur in our household.
Transition lives with us right now.
In all things, I trust and wholeheartedly believe that God has been leading us.
We are, at last, beginning to see the purpose for all this turbulence!
It's encouraging to see it unfold...
What is only becoming clear to us now, He has known always.
Our children happy and our family whole. Our marriage is as strong as it ever has been.The trials in the past 2 years have bound us in ways I honestly didn't think possible. God is good.
I won't be doing grad school anytime soon. It's too much for now, but someday...
Chris will finish up with training, hopefully by Christmas, and begin working 4 24-hr. shifts in 12 day cycles. Graduation will be followed by a raise! (Happy billpayer here!)
I will get the keys to my classroom soon! (Still walking in a dream...)
I have begun training my replacement at the church and have peace that the children's ministry will be in very good hands. (*smiles* I worried a bunch about leaving the church in a lurch.)
Jaron is ever the wiggly boy and too too smart! He thinks of things that have never occured to me to think about. Ever inquisitive, always learning.
Avery is still gooey sweet and has her first loose tooth. Several, actually! Also, she will soon start Kindergarten - my sweet baby is so big now!
As bananas as life is right now, there is also a great deal of peace. Peace that has been absent for a long time. I am so glad that this chapter seems to be coming to a close, and that there appear to be sunny days ahead!
In the midst of blur, I can still see the sweetness and completeness of the life we've shared through these turbulent times. I look forward to calm, stable, and predictable but it's easy to find ways to savor the moments that lie between here and there.
Transition lives with us right now.
In all things, I trust and wholeheartedly believe that God has been leading us.
We are, at last, beginning to see the purpose for all this turbulence!
It's encouraging to see it unfold...
What is only becoming clear to us now, He has known always.
Our children happy and our family whole. Our marriage is as strong as it ever has been.The trials in the past 2 years have bound us in ways I honestly didn't think possible. God is good.
I won't be doing grad school anytime soon. It's too much for now, but someday...
Chris will finish up with training, hopefully by Christmas, and begin working 4 24-hr. shifts in 12 day cycles. Graduation will be followed by a raise! (Happy billpayer here!)
I will get the keys to my classroom soon! (Still walking in a dream...)
I have begun training my replacement at the church and have peace that the children's ministry will be in very good hands. (*smiles* I worried a bunch about leaving the church in a lurch.)
Jaron is ever the wiggly boy and too too smart! He thinks of things that have never occured to me to think about. Ever inquisitive, always learning.
Avery is still gooey sweet and has her first loose tooth. Several, actually! Also, she will soon start Kindergarten - my sweet baby is so big now!
As bananas as life is right now, there is also a great deal of peace. Peace that has been absent for a long time. I am so glad that this chapter seems to be coming to a close, and that there appear to be sunny days ahead!
In the midst of blur, I can still see the sweetness and completeness of the life we've shared through these turbulent times. I look forward to calm, stable, and predictable but it's easy to find ways to savor the moments that lie between here and there.
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