Jack, what do you want to do for your birthday?
"Well, I want to go to Chuck E Cheese, but make sure you don't tell that giant rat about it, because I don't want him there. Technically, I'm afraid of giant rats."
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
He ROCKS!
Noah...
...is a superhero {at least in his own mind}.
...enjoys building science labs and rocket ships...
...and fighting aliens...
...and catching toads and identifying "slug trails".
...lives on meat, peanuts and cheese. No bread for him, give the boy his PROTEIN!
...is excited to be a 2nd grader!
...has a very tender heart and usually responds strongly to the slightest punishment.
...is a reading machine! {brag alert: He recently tested above a 4th grade reading level! However, his handwriting? Not so much!}
...frequently says, "Rock on!", "Yo, dude!" and "Awesome!" {because he has watched too many episodes of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles} and lately poses like this when I turn the camera on him:
...cannot sleep without a prayer and "Sweet dreams!" whispered before bed.
...is a great helper to Daddy, working with the cattle and keeping the farm looking good.
...loves to read the Old Testament--it started with reading the story of Noah, but he has kept reading and really knows a LOT of the Old Testament well, totally on his own.
...has perhaps the cutest crooked grin and random dimples EVER! Love you, Noah-boy!
He knows not what he says
Jack: "We can go to the place where we feed the ducks. Then we can feed the ducks and then see if the fish want what's on our poles. What do fish like to eat? I don't think they like bread. I think fish hate bread. [eyes wide] OH, I didn't know I was going to say "hate"! I'm sorry!"
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
8.11.09 Mommy Moments
Mommy: {to Jack, #3, age 4 and 3/4 yrs} It's time to put your shoes on so we can leave for school.
Jack: {already in the midst of throwing a tantrum for reasons unknown} But I'm not done throwing my fit! Just leave me alone!!
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I know you're thinking, "That is so like a four year old!" And it is. Unfortunately, all too often, it's so like this 31 year old. In fact, THE NIGHT BEFORE, I read this quote from "Me, Myself, and Lies" by Jennifer Rothschild, p 35:
"We give Satan the greatest weapons he uses against us: bitterness and unforgiveness. Pause and ask God if you would benefit from forgiving someone...or yourself?"
And responded this way [seriously, yall, I WROTE this in my Bible study book. I am just that mature.]: "I want to but I'm not finished throwing my baby fit. SO MATURE."
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So God has been using many people {including my own 4 yr old} to step all over my toes this week about a couple of issues I need to address in my life. None of them are huge, except that I've been letting them be a foothold for Satan to sneak his way into my life. After periods of feeling like He had nothing to say to me, I'm trying to be grateful for the bloodied toes. But they do make it kind of hard to walk sometimes...
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"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of GRACE and TRUTH...For the law was given through Moses; GRACE and TRUTH came through Jesus Christ." John 1:14, 17 (emphasis mine)
Jack: {already in the midst of throwing a tantrum for reasons unknown} But I'm not done throwing my fit! Just leave me alone!!
..........................
I know you're thinking, "That is so like a four year old!" And it is. Unfortunately, all too often, it's so like this 31 year old. In fact, THE NIGHT BEFORE, I read this quote from "Me, Myself, and Lies" by Jennifer Rothschild, p 35:
"We give Satan the greatest weapons he uses against us: bitterness and unforgiveness. Pause and ask God if you would benefit from forgiving someone...or yourself?"
And responded this way [seriously, yall, I WROTE this in my Bible study book. I am just that mature.]: "I want to but I'm not finished throwing my baby fit. SO MATURE."
..........................
So God has been using many people {including my own 4 yr old} to step all over my toes this week about a couple of issues I need to address in my life. None of them are huge, except that I've been letting them be a foothold for Satan to sneak his way into my life. After periods of feeling like He had nothing to say to me, I'm trying to be grateful for the bloodied toes. But they do make it kind of hard to walk sometimes...
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"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of GRACE and TRUTH...For the law was given through Moses; GRACE and TRUTH came through Jesus Christ." John 1:14, 17 (emphasis mine)
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Darling
Maddy...
...still loves all things fairy.
...is a wonderful helper to me around the house.
...spent most of her summer reading anything she could get her hands on.
...is a good swimmer and has gained a lot of confidence in that this summer.
...loves her some bread. Would live by bread alone if given the option.
...is a little nervous about the new school year but excited to be a 4th grader!
...plays well with her brothers as long as (A) she is in charge and (B) she is in charge, of her own free will and not because I've asked her to "watch" them.
...has earned the nickname "Motor Mouth", lovingly passed down to her from her mama.
...is a better daughter, sister, grandaughter, friend, student than she gives herself credit for. She is her own toughest critic.
...is as non-outdoorsy as her mama...except that she...
...loves working on the farm with Daddy, especially getting to "drive" {O Lord, help us!} tractors and pickups and trailers, OH MY.
...is becoming more and more aware of others' feelings and needs and looks for ways to serve.
...continues to be a wonderful writer and storyteller, with a vivacious vocabulary!
There are a million more things I love about my girl. I'm so blessed and thankful to be her mama!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
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