ReyAnna, Kennedy and Grace working on
a craft.
Ruby concentrating on her butterfly.
Grace put a fettdoe (feather) in Zoe's hair.
Zoe definitely has her own
zany personality.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Day Three hundred and thirteen
Thankful Tuesday~~
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6
I'm thankful for:
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6
I'm thankful for:
- Sleeping with the windows open.
- Finally winning a Scrabble game. (I know I'm a bit lame to include this, but this is a big deal to me!)
- MOPS starting on Friday.
- God's consistency in my inconsistency.
- Romans 3:25-26
- Late night talks on the phone with a friend.
- Plumcot's~~Yumm-O!
- Trader Joe's sweet tea.
- Hoodie sweatshirts.
- My husband. He is so much more than I deserve.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Day Three hundred and twelve
There is not much I can say. It's been a rough day. A rough parenting day. So I'm going to do the only things I can do. I will keep on seeking and asking God for His guidance, His wisdom and His patience. I will keep praying for my daughters. And even though I want to quit and bang my head against a wall, I will not give up.
I either do the above or I go crazy and take the children with me. And today that doesn't sound like that bad of a choice.
I either do the above or I go crazy and take the children with me. And today that doesn't sound like that bad of a choice.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Day Three hundred and eleven
I gave Grace and Addie an assignment this evening. They had to make up questions and interview each other. So, without further ado, let's get to know Grace a little bit better.
Name: Grace Annalee Rose
Age:11
What do you what to be when you grow-up? A pediatrician who fosters shelter animals and has a restaurant with lots of rooms all with food from different countries.
Where do you want to go on vacation? Everywhere.
What have you always wanting to try? Skydiving.
What's your favorite fragrance? Vanilla and brown sugar.
What would you do with a $1000.00? Start a resturant.
What are your nicknames? Gracie Girl, Gray, G-Dog
What's your favorite color? Lime green and orange.
What's your favorite season? Spring and Fall.
What's your favorite time of day? Night.
What's your favorite holiday? Christmas and Easter.
If you were invisible who would you spy on? Mom and Dad.
How many kids do you want to have? 2 boys and 2 girls.
What would make God laugh? Evolution.
Who from the Bible would you like to be? Noah, he gets to be with animals.
If your house was on fire what would you save? My daddy doll.
Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. B and Mrs. Smith.
What's your favorite drink? Soy milk.
What's your favorite foods? Mashed potatoes and steak--med. rare.
What's your favorite flower? Rose.
What's your favorite animal? Owls.
Who is your favorite superhero? Obi Wan Kanobi.
Who is your favorite babysitter? Esther Kelley.
Do you have a hobby? Yes, cooking.
What's your favorite movie? All Star Wars movies.
What's your favorite book? Mysterious Benedict Society.
Who is your favorite princess? Ariel, NOT Cinderella, she's annoying.
What's your favorite song? Steve Earle by Sugarland.
Do you pick your nose? Yes, I never do.
Name: Grace Annalee Rose
Age:11
What do you what to be when you grow-up? A pediatrician who fosters shelter animals and has a restaurant with lots of rooms all with food from different countries.
Where do you want to go on vacation? Everywhere.
What have you always wanting to try? Skydiving.
What's your favorite fragrance? Vanilla and brown sugar.
What would you do with a $1000.00? Start a resturant.
What are your nicknames? Gracie Girl, Gray, G-Dog
What's your favorite color? Lime green and orange.
What's your favorite season? Spring and Fall.
What's your favorite time of day? Night.
What's your favorite holiday? Christmas and Easter.
If you were invisible who would you spy on? Mom and Dad.
How many kids do you want to have? 2 boys and 2 girls.
What would make God laugh? Evolution.
Who from the Bible would you like to be? Noah, he gets to be with animals.
If your house was on fire what would you save? My daddy doll.
Who is your favorite teacher? Mrs. B and Mrs. Smith.
What's your favorite drink? Soy milk.
What's your favorite foods? Mashed potatoes and steak--med. rare.
What's your favorite flower? Rose.
What's your favorite animal? Owls.
Who is your favorite superhero? Obi Wan Kanobi.
Who is your favorite babysitter? Esther Kelley.
Do you have a hobby? Yes, cooking.
What's your favorite movie? All Star Wars movies.
What's your favorite book? Mysterious Benedict Society.
Who is your favorite princess? Ariel, NOT Cinderella, she's annoying.
What's your favorite song? Steve Earle by Sugarland.
Do you pick your nose? Yes, I never do.
Day Three hundred and ten
What a day!
6 little girls 11 and under (my 4 + my niece+a friends little girl who was here for a few hours) 1 with a major attitude problem and hence grounded to her room for the rest of the day. Another 1 should have had a nap but I buckled under the pressure and let her stay awake & play with her friend. Plus 1 more little girl who didn't like getting woke up early from her nap to go into town. Add to this mix a mommy who lost her temper, her patience, and her mind by 9 am. Not a pretty sight to behold.
I figured since I was going into town to take my niece home, I would just go to the Saturday night service at church. Plus, as a bonus, I would get to sleep in tomorrow morning. We arrived at church. I deposited each child into their assigned children's class. I moped into the sanctuary and found my seat. The first song started playing and I just stood there. I didn't have the energy or the "want to" to enter into worship. Deciding I was thristy, I quietly slipped out. On my way back in, I felt like I was being asked if I was going to participate in worship or was I going to waste it. I answered with a quiet yes, I would engage.
Back at my seat, I began to sing and worship God. A gentle voice whispered in my thoughts, "I love you, Sarah. When you are struggling, I am there. When your day has been frustrating, I am there. When you fail and lose your temper, I am there. When you feel like you don't want to go on anymore, I am there. Even when your day is great and predictable, I am there. I love you when you feel unloveable. I love you when you worship Me. I love you when you feel like you are at the end of your rope. I love you ."
As those words were reaching deep within my heart, my shoulders began to relax. Like a huge weight had been lifted off. I took a deep breath in and exhaled all my frustration. Each song that was sung reflected the love God has for me and I was renewed.
All of this because I said yes. It wasn't even a BIG yes, but a small, reluctant yes.
Did the rest of my night go just peachy because of my decision? No. And yes. My attitude changed, which lead to me to be open with a good friend, which then lead to an ice cream outing after church. But once we got in the van to go home, the sour milk hit the fan. Crying, fighting and gnashing of teeth ensued.
Lesson: being open and obedient to God doesn't always end in the happy ending you expect. God's main mission tonight was to remind me of His unconditional and unfailing love. He accomplished His goal and I am blessed because of it.
What do you need to say "yes" to?
6 little girls 11 and under (my 4 + my niece+a friends little girl who was here for a few hours) 1 with a major attitude problem and hence grounded to her room for the rest of the day. Another 1 should have had a nap but I buckled under the pressure and let her stay awake & play with her friend. Plus 1 more little girl who didn't like getting woke up early from her nap to go into town. Add to this mix a mommy who lost her temper, her patience, and her mind by 9 am. Not a pretty sight to behold.
I figured since I was going into town to take my niece home, I would just go to the Saturday night service at church. Plus, as a bonus, I would get to sleep in tomorrow morning. We arrived at church. I deposited each child into their assigned children's class. I moped into the sanctuary and found my seat. The first song started playing and I just stood there. I didn't have the energy or the "want to" to enter into worship. Deciding I was thristy, I quietly slipped out. On my way back in, I felt like I was being asked if I was going to participate in worship or was I going to waste it. I answered with a quiet yes, I would engage.
Back at my seat, I began to sing and worship God. A gentle voice whispered in my thoughts, "I love you, Sarah. When you are struggling, I am there. When your day has been frustrating, I am there. When you fail and lose your temper, I am there. When you feel like you don't want to go on anymore, I am there. Even when your day is great and predictable, I am there. I love you when you feel unloveable. I love you when you worship Me. I love you when you feel like you are at the end of your rope. I love you ."
As those words were reaching deep within my heart, my shoulders began to relax. Like a huge weight had been lifted off. I took a deep breath in and exhaled all my frustration. Each song that was sung reflected the love God has for me and I was renewed.
All of this because I said yes. It wasn't even a BIG yes, but a small, reluctant yes.
Did the rest of my night go just peachy because of my decision? No. And yes. My attitude changed, which lead to me to be open with a good friend, which then lead to an ice cream outing after church. But once we got in the van to go home, the sour milk hit the fan. Crying, fighting and gnashing of teeth ensued.
Lesson: being open and obedient to God doesn't always end in the happy ending you expect. God's main mission tonight was to remind me of His unconditional and unfailing love. He accomplished His goal and I am blessed because of it.
What do you need to say "yes" to?
Friday, September 2, 2011
Day Three hundred and nine
Tonight, I am blessed to have my niece, ReyAnna, here for a sleepover. Grace and Addie thought it would be fun to interview her for the blog.
Interview with ReyAnna:
Name: ReyAnna May
Age: 10
What is your favorite color? Lime green
Do you have a favorite number? Yes, 21. Why? Because when I was 9 I found a homework paper in my locker that said "21.1", so I decided that 21 would be my favorite number because I didn't have one.
Do you play any instruments? Yes, violin, guitar and learning to play the saxophone.
What's your favorite animal? Chinchilla.
What's your favorite subject in school? Math and Science.
What would you like to do when you grow up? A chef.
What's your favorite food? Pepperoni Pizza
Favorite fruit? Strawberries.
Favorite dessert? Cookies and cream shake.
What's the WORST tasting food you have ever eaten? Brussel sprouts.
When you grow up and get married how many kids would you like? None.
If you had $1000 what would you do with it? I would buy a chinchilla farm.
What is something you like about yourself? I'm a good painter/artist and I'm good at being Grace's twin.
Where would you like to go on vacation? Hawaii, because it sounds really cool.
If you could be any fruit what would you be and why? A peach because I like how they feel and they're fuzzy.
If you had 4 eyes where would yo put the other 2? In the back of my head so I could see people sneaking up on me.
If you could change your name what would you change it to? Bobbina, after my monkey Bob.
If you choose a superpower what would you choose? Mind reading, so I can tell what people are always thinking.
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas because I get to see all my family.
What is something I don't know about you? I'm afraid of rollercoasters.
How much money does a new house cost? $100,345.00
How much money does a new car cost? $700.00
Name: ReyAnna May
Age: 10
What is your favorite color? Lime green
Do you have a favorite number? Yes, 21. Why? Because when I was 9 I found a homework paper in my locker that said "21.1", so I decided that 21 would be my favorite number because I didn't have one.
Do you play any instruments? Yes, violin, guitar and learning to play the saxophone.
What's your favorite animal? Chinchilla.
What's your favorite subject in school? Math and Science.
What would you like to do when you grow up? A chef.
What's your favorite food? Pepperoni Pizza
Favorite fruit? Strawberries.
Favorite dessert? Cookies and cream shake.
What's the WORST tasting food you have ever eaten? Brussel sprouts.
When you grow up and get married how many kids would you like? None.
If you had $1000 what would you do with it? I would buy a chinchilla farm.
What is something you like about yourself? I'm a good painter/artist and I'm good at being Grace's twin.
Where would you like to go on vacation? Hawaii, because it sounds really cool.
If you could be any fruit what would you be and why? A peach because I like how they feel and they're fuzzy.
If you had 4 eyes where would yo put the other 2? In the back of my head so I could see people sneaking up on me.
If you could change your name what would you change it to? Bobbina, after my monkey Bob.
If you choose a superpower what would you choose? Mind reading, so I can tell what people are always thinking.
What is your favorite holiday and why? Christmas because I get to see all my family.
What is something I don't know about you? I'm afraid of rollercoasters.
How much money does a new house cost? $100,345.00
How much money does a new car cost? $700.00
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Day Three hundred and eight
Interview with RubyDoo~~
What's your name? Ruby Ann Catherine
How old are you? 5
When is your birthday? April 19th. It's a good day to be born because I was growing up. That's why I'm 5.
What would you like to be when you grow up? A cooker. I would cook my mommy's favorite food. Taco's, spaghetti and nachos.
What's your favorite food? Mac 'n cheese and steak
Favorite Fruit? Cherries
Favorite Dessert? Candy. Starbursts.
What's your least favorite food? Green beans
What's your favorite book? All my Fancy Nancy books.
What's your favorite TV show? Blue's Clue's and Barbie Fairytopia (a movie)
Who is your best friend at school? Grace Ruby, because I have a sister name is Grace. We like to play housekeeping, but we can't anymore because we didn't clean it up.
What's your favorite part of Kindergarten? Playing with the little jumpy froggy toys and praying with my class for my daddy.
Do you have a favorite smell? Flowers
Where would you like to go on vacation? Rocket Fizz (a candy store), to a hotel and to Schlitterbahn when I grow up.
What's your favorite color? Purple, cause I don't like pink anymore so I just changed.
Do you want kids when you grow up and get married? Yes, 6. Half boys and half girls. I like the name Sarah for a girl and Jackson for a boy.
If you had $1000.00 what would you do with it? Buy lipgloss.
What games do you like to play? Uno and Pictureka. I good at them.
What's your favorite color of nail polish? Purple
What's your favorite color of lip gloss? The changing color kind.
Shorts or Dress? Dress
What's your favorite number? 14. 16 too.
How much money do you think a new house cost? 100 quarters.
How about a new car? 8 pennies.
**Be sure to stayed tuned for interviews with the other girls in the next couple of days.**
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