Just The 6 Of Us

Dale’s birthday was wonderful and he was a very stuffed, miserable, yet happy man on Saturday. Me on the other hand, I was waiting to get home. Saturday while unloading my groceries I stepped off the back step wrong and fell (ugly I may add) to the ground.

My left foot turn completely on its left side and just cracked like Rice Crispies. I didnt go to the Dr because it was his birthday and I didnt want to spoil it. Oh it hurt so bad. I was gimpy all day.

Today it is better, all bruised and still swollen. I think I will live though =)

Over the weekend I spoke with my sister and I am going to be an Auntie again. I am extremely happy for them, because she has been trying for at least 3 years. I am hoping she will have a girl. We have had a string of boys born in the past couple of years. I am worried about the reaction my mother will give her though. She is weird when it comes to stuff like this. When I told her about me being pregnant with Adam she didn’t speak to me for a month. She wasn’t happy. So I told her regardless of how Mom was about it, I was really happy for her. Who knows Mom and I aren’t getting along right now and my sister and her have gotten pretty close because of it, mom may be happy for her. If mom is happy I will try not to let it bother me. I have other things to worry about for now. I just hope this pregnancy is great for my sister. I cant wait to see this baby and she is only like 7 weeks pregnant.

Today is my sweeties birthday. To him it is just another day, to me I get to tease him all day about how old he is. We are going out to dinner by ourselves-YAY! He decided that he wanted crabs. So off to the Old Mill we go. Maybe I can convince him to see a movie with me if it isn’t to late.

Happy Birthday D-Man I love you more than you could ever imagine.

I am so happy that this week is over. It wasn’t overly stressful or anything, I just cant wait for the weekend. Dale’s birthday is Saturday. My girlfriend is watching all 3 kids, so we can have a night out. I am so excited, just to have some alone time with him. I told him to pick the place, so who knows what the agenda is.

The kids and I just got back from the playground at the school down the street. We met 3 other moms from our group there. The kids had a ball, climbing on all the equipment. At one point I noticed blue paint on parts of the their bodies. The monkey bars had been painted at some point this week, but parts of them weren’t dry yet. So the kids have blue on thier shoes, calves, shorts and shirts. A sign would have been nice or something.

I cant believe how hot it was, even at 10am. Towards the end of our morning we all sat under the tree to try to cool off. One of the moms took the older kids back to the big kids playground. They weren’t gone to long before she came back with Elias. Poor little thing was attacked by bees. He was being such a big boy, sure there was crying but not as much as I expected. He was stung 2 times. Once on the shoulder and on the back of his ankle. Even though I didn’t show it to much, I was concerned because he has never been stung before. I cried in the car on the way home, because the look on his face was just awful. Of course part of me feels if I was there, it would not have happened. I had the whole Mom guilt thing going on.

I got him inside and some cold packs. He was just fine. He told the story to his Daddy and he said “Those dumb bees chased me down, Dad. Pricked me 2 times and now I am all blown up.” I think that was so cute, we both had to laugh a little.

He is ok now, all wrapped up on the couch watching The Wonderpets. Thank God he isn’t allergic. I guess this is the first of many other things to come. I get braver and not as upset when things like this happen. Poor guy has not had a great year.

When his baby brother came home last April, Elias was running in the house and fell. He struck the place between his eyes & that warranted a trip to the ER. He had a swollen face and 2 black eyes. He was at a friends house riding one of those battery cars and got drug because he wasn’t on good. His great grandmother passed away. On his 4th birthday, he was so sick fever 104 all night, double ear infections. He was riding a bike with his sister and got his foot stuck in the wheel; cast for 3 weeks. Now he was chased by bees and stung.

People that have boys say this is all normal, the injuries get worse as the get older. I really sincerly hope that this isnt true in his case. I have 3 boys, I cant handle that :).

Thanks again to Melissa for the great picture; Love ya Girl!

13 Things About Me

1. I have a terrible memory. I think it is part because of my children AKA Mommyhiemers.

2. My hair isnt naturally blonde, so I have no excuse for my duh-ness

3. My eyes are hazel, even if some people don’t think Hazel is an eye color

4. I love to paint my toenails and fingernails. I especially enjoy when my 15 mth old trys to figure out why it won’t come off.

5. I hate flip-flops that go between your toe.

6. I would rather stay home and watch a movie in my PJ’s than go to the movie theater.

7. The handmade cheeseburgers I make are awesome!

8. I am extremely nevous about decorating my new house.

9. I know nothing about paint or wallpaper

10. I love drivng my grandmothers old car, still smells like her.

11. I have long hair and have not had a hair cut since Oct 05.

12. I am scared to get a new hairdo.

13. I can’t wait until I get out of this house!

Chell & Becca“tagged” Adam to do his very first Meme. I told Adam this morning that he was going to help mommy do this and he said “gibble gabble” Which translates as cool dude! Special thanks to Melissa who took this great picture of Adam yesterday.

3 Things that scare me

1. When I get my foot stuck in the rails of my crib
2. People I don’t know coming up to me
3. The vacuum cleaner

3 People that make me laugh

1. My sister Susan, when she chases me
2. My brother Noah, when he spins around with me
3. My brother Elias, when he pretends to fall down

3 Things that I love

1. Mommy & Daddy
2. My paci
3. My blankie

3 Things that I hate

1. Milk
2. peas
3. That I can’t touch the buttons on the TV

3 Things that I don’t understand

1. Why I can’t touch the buttons on the TV
2. Why I have to sit in my highchair to eat
3. Why I can’t eat the soap in the tub

3 Things on my floor

1. My ball popper
2. Wheels on the bus, school bus
3. My big firetruck with fat leggos in it

3 Things I am doing right now

1. Sucking my paci
2. Sitting in Mommies lap
3. Playing with a spiderman figure

3 Things I can do

1. Use a fork
2. Climb onto the sofa
3. Take my diaper off

3 Things I can’t do

1. Open the refrigerator, even though I try really hard
2. Say many words
3. Get down if I climb up on the kitchen chair

3 Ways to describe my personality

1. Shy
2. Grouchy
3. Silly

3 Things I think you should listen to

1. Cotton Eyed Joe song
2. Veggie Tales Silly Songs DVD
3. My sister when she plays her violin

3 Things that I think you should never listen to

1. Hip Hop music my sissy listens to
2. Mommy trying to sing with that silly hip hop music, to make sissy embarassed
3. My brothers arguing

3 Absolute favorite foods

1. Buttered toast
2. Macaroni
3. Chicken nuggets

3 Things I liked to learn

1. How to use a spoon
2. How to say more single syllable words (cat, bird)
3. How not to eat crayons

3 Beverages I drink regularly

1. Apple Juice
2. Gatorade
3. Strawberry Kiwi Juice

3 Shows I watch

1. Wiggles
2. Blues Clues
3. Veggie Tales

3 Kids Adam Tags

Avery because she is a rocking friend of mine!

Julia I would love to learn more stuff about her.

Avivabecause she is a new blogging friend.

“One cannot collect all the beautiful shells on the beach. One can collect only a few, and they are more beautiful if they are few.” ~Anne Lindbergh ~

This is my first CWO “In Other Words” Meme. When I read the quote for this week, it really could not of come at a better time.

As you see I have had this on going battle with a former friend for what seems like forever. Neither one of us have come to peace with this whole thing, because we cant seem to let it go.I think that my reasoning for this is because not once in my life did someone ever say to me I don’t want to be your friend. Of course I have had people upset with me or even extremely mad, but some how the person and I remained friends. This time no matter what I do, say or how many times I reach out, I am knocked back down again.

I have prayed about it a lot and have looked for direction in which way to go and I thought the answer was keep reaching and stay on her and it will be fine. I was doing some Internet surfing to help me understand and give me perspective and today it is clear. Some really great points that I read are: Let God guide me to the friends that should be in my life and steer me away from the ones he doesn’t. It seems he is taking out the people in my life that will have a negative influence. As I was reading, I didn’t think that she was a negative influence because she is a Christan as well. Then I read this & I have to quote it, because it fits.

“Sadly, what you will find out very early on, is just because someone may be a saved and born again Christian does not mean this person has his or her act together in the Lord. Some people have become too judgmental and too critical in their walks with the Lord. Some have become too arrogant and pompous - thinking that they have all the answers to everything. They will tend to look down on anyone else who is not operating at the knowledge levels they are operating at.

Some have become so flaky in their walks with the Lord - that they have lost touch with reality and you won’t be able to connect with any of them. God knows best as to who will be best suited for you at your current level of spiritual development with Him - so let Him guide you to the ones that He will want you to connect with. “

I am surrounded by a few friends that I can call true friends. We can be honest with each other, call each other when we are sad, hang out with each other and just be ourselves. They don’t judge and some are growing in the same spirituality as me.  I think this is where I am supposed to be.

“The righteous should CHOOSE HIS FRIENDS CAREFULLY, for the way of the wicked leads them astray.” Proverbs 12:26

“One can collect only a few, they are more beautiful if they are few.” 

 I am lucky the have a few and they are beautiful friends! Just beautiful!

Saturday morning my heart was heavy and I was a little sad. Friday night during my blog reads, I was reading a former friends blog (her decision-not mine) and saw that Julie had wrote a post about me and another one of my friends. I was referred to as gum stuck under her shoe and yucky; at least she didn’t call me a pig again. Even so, words like that hurt even as adult.

To make a long story short, Julie used to run the moms group that I still belong to. She chose to shut down the group and not have anything to do with us anymore, because of things that were said about her. I was not involved in this, but since I did not tell her and take her side, she cant trust me or even talk with me anymore. The thing is I didn’t take any side I was neutral. In her opinion I wasn’t. But I cant help what she thinks. I did try to mend fences with her later on and she still said no and then proceeded to tell me she never thought of me as a friend. Talk about a knife in the back!

Julie wanted me to stop reading her blog and I did for a while, but I figured why should I. I was closely involved with her for a long period of time, I care about her and her children. I enjoy reading about how they are growing up and seeing pictures of them. When she or her kids are going through a hard time, I say a little prayer for them. There is no malice in that at all.

So this next part is just for her. I am addressing Julie herself.

Julie,

I hope that this is the last time we have a conversation about this. I am not or have I ever antagonized you on your blog or even in life outside your blog. I did not search you out. You made the mistake of coming here (your not the only one who has site meter) and you didn’t just come to my blog once or twice…..it was quite a few times. You also go to 3 other former friends blogs, that you said you disliked.

In the blog post you referenced that I didn’t want anything to do with you. Not true Julie, you said that you didn’t want anything to do with me. My email about us putting this behind us and being friends, wasn’t a joke as you are making it now. It was from the heart! I told you I had prayed about it for a while before coming to you and now you mock me. Which is just downright shameful! I even put all the things that I heard that you said about me, my family, how I raise my children, my weight and other things that were very upsetting behind me and still tried to come to you in peace.

I came to WordPress and not Blogger because that is where you were. Then you came to WordPress. I became involved in the memes and WW, T13 and other things and now you are. The blog world for those types of things isn’t that big. So we will run into each other. As I am sure we will in town one day.

It is time to put it all behind you and move forward. Enough is enough already! I am not this mean, hurtful person you are making me out to be & it isn’t fair. I am tired aren’t you?

I read Lisa’s comment and she was right, but see I already knew all that. I knew all those things when I met you. You said that you have forgiven all that has happened. I don’t think so. You are very bitter and have unforgiveness in your heart. The bitterness you harbor will haunt you until you deal with it.

I have done some research on this. This is what I have found and maybe a close look at your heart my reveal to you what others see in you.

Heb 12:15 LOOKING DILIGENTLY LEST ANY MAN FAIL OF THE GRACE OF GOD; LEST ANY ROOT   OF BITTERNESS SPRINGING UP TROUBLE YOU, AND THEREBY MANY BE DEFILED.

Stages of Bitterness

 1.  Oversensitive to a verbal remark, action, or lack of action.

2.  Hurt feelings.

3.  Repulsive feeling toward a person at the thought or sight of him.

4.  Retaining wounds and frequently talking about them.

5.  Alienation of a person.

6.  Verbal slander against the person.

7.  Lack of obedience (ref Mt 5:44,45).

8.  Becoming like the one you despise.

Characteristics

1.  A bitter person cares very little for the person he is bitter against.

2.  He is very touchy.

3.  Can be ungrateful.

4.  Gives empty flattery and harsh criticism.

5.  Holds grudges and finds it difficult to forgive.

6.  He displays stubbornness or a sulky attitude.

7.  Will help no one or complains sometimes when asked to help.

8.  Experiences mood extremes—highs and lows.

Bitterness produces the “sin” of unforgiveness

1.  Spiritually: An inability to love God. If we fail to forgive, we break the commandments of loving God and forgiving one another.

2.  Emotionally: Creates an emotional focus toward the one who hurt. This focus results in us becoming just like the one we resent.

PR 15:1-A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. PR 15:18-A hot tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.PR 16:7-When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

Why is when you get older PMS gets worse?

I am irritable, sleepy, hot, bored, hungry, grumpy & wanting chocolate by the buckets full!

My daughter was on groundment for about 3 months for her little stint with some trouble. She was off as of the 19th. Today she asks if she could go to The Fuel with her friend Tessa (AKA parnter in crime-but not really). The Fuel is a church function where a lot of the youth from different churchs get together, hang out and do whatever teens do, with supervision. It took me about 4 hours to tell her she could go, only because for the last 3 months she has been so good. I guess that is because she could not go anywhere or do anything. I told her and her friend not to make me regret my decision to go and behave. I want to trust you and let you be a teen. She looked me in the eye and said I will Mom.

So we shall see.

The lovely job of the midnight Mommy! Crying started at 2:30 and I went in and Adam was covered in this wonderful pink, cottage cheese looking throw-up. It was the most disgusting thing I had ever seen! To be honest I didnt even want to touch him.

I had to change all his clothes and there was no way he could get back in his bed. So there we are at 3:30 (now) in my bed trying to get him back to sleep. UGH!! Now I know why I dont co-sleep (not that it is a bad thing) he wont keep still and everytime I moved he moved. He is a roller and I had a foot in my eye, my hair pulled and my mouth inspected with his little chubby fingers. So we stayed up until 6, slept for one hour and up for the rest of the day! I am still washing all the linens, towels and poor Winnie the Pooh.

On a happier note I got a window of 2-5 for my digital cable to be installed. I have been a regular cable kind of girl for at least 5 years. They would call and offer me all kinds of deals, but I never took them. I got a really good deal on this one this time, so I caved. It si now 3:05 I am sure they will be here at 5. Isnt that always how it works =)

Today’s treasure is my grandmothers mothers ring. This was given to me this year by my grandfather. My grandmother (Arlene) passed away Sept 05 of pneumonia. She had just beaten cancer and was in remission. I felt so cheated because she had just gotten home from Johns Hopkins and was doing so well. I quickly got over that feeling because I know she is happy and healthy. I know I will see her again one day. I will never forget what she told us. They were going to put the ventilator in, so she could breath better, right before they did she said “If this doesn’t work, I will see you all in heaven.”

This ring is so important to me because she wore it all the time. I remember sitting in church next to her playing with it. She loved that ring, because Aunt Pam bought it for her. Aunt Pam was killed in a car accident in 1977, that was mom-moms only girl. Then in 1987 Aunt Pams only daughter died of a heart condition. So the day Mom-Mom died and she stepped foot into heaven oh what a celebration. Words can never express the deep sadness I feel because she isnt here, but I have so many reminders of the woman she was. Many of my grandmothers things were given to me, even her 1988 Dodge Diplomat. I find comfort in these things. I hope to take all that I learned from her and use it in my life, raising my children, my faith & when I get married. I wish everyone had the opportunity to met her. What a wonderful lady!

I love talking to my 15 month old. He has so much to say. I wonder what he is really thinking and saying. Maybe he is telling me that breakfast was nice, but he would like to have a waffle tomorrow. Or that it is chilly in here. Maybe he is saying I really wish that you would get me that great toy I saw in the store last week. Whatever it may be, he’s the cutest baby =)

I feel as though I write about my friends all the time, but they are a huge part of my life. Last night a wonderful friend of mine had her baby boy last night. She called me 22 mins after he was born and I could hear him crying in the back ground. That baby doesnt know it yet, but he has a great mother.

I a so happy that I will be able to be a part of his life and so many other little ones that have been born this year. These ladies mean so much to me.

I have to admit while she ws telling me I was crying like a baby. I was happy, thrilled, sad, jealous all at the same time. The closer I get to 35 I know the choice of tying my tubes was the right thing to do. We have 4 beautiful children. The urge for more never goes away. I tell myself that I dont regret it, but I do have this hole that I need to fill. There are other things I could concentrate on-like my wieght, but I always go back to babies. I loved being pregnant.

I think I am going to look into surogacy and research it. The more I think about it, I think it may be something I would be interested in. Who knows, I could be just going through late PPD. SHHHHH dont let Tom Cruise know

I could not wait for yesterday to end. When Adam woke up yesterday I could tell it was going to be one of those days.

Poor guy was so mean and evil, at one point I just sat on the couch and laughed at him. Because really all I wanted to do was cry. Lunch was horrible, he threw his lunch all over the place and screamed to get down. If I tried to play with a toy with him, he would take it and try to toss it across the room. UGH!!!

He was walking around just whining and fussing, I seriously wish I could figure out what he was saying. About 7-ish he settled down a little to be cuddled and loved on. To be honest I was ready for him to go to bed. At 7:45 he was in bed and out. I am sure his problem was his last molar coming, teething sucks! At 11 I went in and watched him sleep for about 5 mins, it would have lasted longer but the change in the lighting in his room started to wake him…….I ran out! ROFL!!

Women: to prepare for maternity, put on a dressing gown and stick a beanbag chair down the front. Leave it there for 9 months. After 9 months, remove 10% of the beans.

Go to your local supermarket. Take with you the nearest thing you can find to a pre-school child. A fully grown goat is excellent. If you intent to have more than one child, take more than one goat. Buy your week’s groceries without letting the goats o ut of your sight. Pay for everything the goats eat or destroy. Until you can easily accomplish this DO NOT even contemplate having children.

Hollow out a melon. Make a small hole in the side. Suspend it from the ceiling and swing it from side to side. Now get a bowl of soggy Froot Loops and attempt to spoon it into the swaying melon by pretending to be an airplane. Continue until half of the Froot Loops are gone. Tip the rest into your lap, making sure that a lot of it falls on the floor. You are now ready to feed a 12-month-old child.

Learn the names of every character from Barney and Friends, Sesame Street, Dora, Blues Clues and SpongeBob. When you find yourself singing, “I love you, you love me” at work, now!, you finally qualify as a parent

Susan Michelle was born July 7th 1991 @ 12:46am. Weighing in at 7lbs 10oz 19 inches long. She was in a hurry to get here on that Saturday night, that I was only in labor for 46 mins before she was here. No time for meds or even an IV.

I was 19 when she was born and thought I knew everything. I moved in with her Dad when she was a month old. We were always on the go. She was the sweetest baby and so good too. Hardly ever cried or threw a fit, until she was almost 3. Around the age of 4 her Dad and I split up, it was a sad time but she was such a trooper. She was mommies best friend. I cant say I made the best decisions when it came to raising her by myself.

Susan has a great personality and she is always bubbly. I always loved her birthday time, because she loved the parties. She would grin from ear to ear, just beaming with anticipation of the cake. Oh does she love to eat! She gets that from my side. She is so sweet and caring. She really has never given me any trouble up until this last year and then it was a wrong place wrong time deal.

I cant believe how popular she is.  She has such a confidence about herself that I love. The boys started calling at 13 and it hasnt stopped yet. I have not let her date yet and if I can get away with it, she wont until she is 16. Although she did have her first Homecoming dance this year, surprisingly I wasnt to nervous about.

It just seems like yesterday she was crawling on me and wanting me to swing her by her arms. Or running pool side, with her flooties on. Now she is 7 inches taller than me, she is a fish in the water and plays ochestra violin so beautifully. My baby so grown up and amazing, I cant believe she is mine. God gave me this precious gift and I am ever so thankful. I pray every night for my children and sometimes I pray to the lord to give me the parenting skills that will make her and my boys outstanding adults. I could not ask for a better daughter.

I love you pookey monster! Momma is so very proud!

My son came home from school one day,
with a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough,
to put me in my place.

“Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that’s taught by Mr. Wright?
It’s all about the laws today,
The ‘Children’s Bill of Rights.’

It says I need not clean my room,
don’t have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think,
or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,
and regardless what you say,
I don’t have to bow my head,
and I sure don’t have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
and pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me,
I’ll charge you with a crime.
I’ll back up all my charges,
with the marks on my behind.

Don’t you ever touch me,
my body’s only for my use,
not for your hugs and kisses,
that’s just more child abuse.

Don’t preach about your morals,
like your Mama did to you.
That’s nothing more than mind control,
And it’s illegal too!

Mom, I have these children’s rights,
so you can’t influence me,
or I’ll call Children’s Services Division,
better known as C.S.D.”

Of course my first instinct was
to toss him out the door.
But the chance to teach him a lesson
made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn’t let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
he’s messing with a pro.

Next day I took him shopping
at the local Goodwill Store.
I told him, “Pick out all you want,
there’s shirts & pants galore.

I’ve called and checked with C.S.D.
who said they didn’t care
if I bought you K-Mart shoes
instead of those Nike Airs.

I’ve cancelled that appointment
to take your driver’s test.
The C.S.D. is unconcerned
so I’ll decide what’s best.”

I said “No time to stop and eat,
or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn
to make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite,
and wait till dinner time.
We’re having liver and onions,
a favorite dish of mine.”

He asked “Can I please rent a movie,
to watch on my VCR?”
“Sorry, but I sold your TV,
for new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room,
you’ll take the couch instead.
The C.S.D. requires
just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won’t be trendy now,
I’ll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
will buy me something neat.

I’m selling off your jet ski,
dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the ‘Parents Bill of Rights’,
It’s in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
instead of C.S.D..?”

THREE THINGS THAT SCARE ME:
01 | Losing one of my children
02 | Not resolving this thing with my mother
03 | people who drive and talk on their cell phone at the same time

THREE PEOPLE WHO MAKE ME LAUGH:
01 | Dale
02 | My kids
03 | Erin

THREE THINGS I LOVE:
01 | The Lord
02 | My family
03 | Daisies

THREE THINGS I HATE:
01 | Liars
02 | Hypocrites
03 | Mosqiutos

THREE THINGS I DON’T UNDERSTAND:
01 | Why my 14 year old wants her nose pierced
02 | When I turned into the black sheep
03 | Bunko

THREE THINGS ON MY DESK:
01 | Cinnimon graham crackers
02 | Netflix Movie
03 | Tall glass of Coke

THREE THINGS I’M DOING RIGHT NOW:
01 | Checking email
02 | Listening to the kids play
03 | Waiting for Adam to wake up at any moment

THREE THINGS I WANTTO DO BEFORE I DIE:
01 | Get Married
02 | Go on a real vacation
03 | Be a surogate Mom

THREE THINGS I CAN DO:
01 | Cook
02 | Paint
03 | Cross Stich

THREE WAYS TO DESCRIBE MY PERSONALITY:
01 | Caring
02 | Bubbly
03 | Funny

THREE THINGS I CAN’T DO:
01 | Play an instrument
02 | Drive a motorcycle
03 | Digital Scrapbook

THREE THINGS I THINK YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO:
01 | Any advice an elderly person tells you
02 | Charles Stanely
03 | Country music

THREE THINGS I DON’T THINK YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO EVER:
01 | That other voice that argues with your other voice
02 | That screaming yelling music
03 | Advice from someone on parenting that doesnt have children

THREE OF MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE FOODS:
01 | Crab Dip
02 | Steak
03 | A great burger

THREE THINGS I’D LIKE TO LEARN:
01 | To drive a motorcycle
02 | To decorate
03 | Digitale scrapbooking

THREE BEVERAGES I DRINK REGULARLY:
01 | Ice cold water
02 | Ice Tea
03 | Coffee

THREE SHOWS I WATCHED WHEN I WAS A KID:
01 | Bugs Bunny
02 | Brady Bunch
03 | The Electric Company

THREE PEOPLE WHO YOU TAGGED TO DO THIS MEME
Erin at All About Me and My Little Clan

Leia’s mom at A Day in the Life of our family

Christina at A Mommy Story

Today’s Daily Devotional, I really enjoyed that this morning.

John 3:16

In order to understand the concept of “saved and sure,” you must discover three certainties that describe God’s will for all people.

First, it’s the Lord’s will that everyone be saved. God calls all men and women to Himself. But, there must be a response to His invitation. As we answer His call to salvation, the Father makes us part of His everlasting family. (Romans 10:9-13) If we fail to respond, however, then we will eternally remain outside of His redemption plan for mankind.

The second certainty to discover is: it’s God’s will that everyone be saved by grace through faith. Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, our salvation is 100 percent the work of the Lord. It is His plan, His work, His gift. We have no responsibility whatsoever, other than simply receiving the free gift He lays at our feet.

Third, it’s His will that everyone be saved by grace through faith and be sure of their salvation. Lack of certainty can absolutely destroy faith. If you’re not sure you’re saved, the Devil will use that seed of doubt to plague your spirit every time you feel you’ve done something unforgivable. In the Lord’s eyes, though, there is no such thing as “unforgivable.” He has already established the plan by which every one of us can join His eternal family. God wants us to have confidence in our salvation.

John 3:16, 1 John 5:13, and Ephesians 1:13-14 and 2:4-7 all point to the completely certainty with which we can embrace our salvation.

It is Monday and I am a little sad because my week of vacation is over. The kids and I had such a wonderful time and we didnt even go away. We stayed at home and did things around here. This morning was hectic again as the kids I watch during the summer were back and wired from their vacation in Disney. They seemed to get right back in the routine of how things go here. No problems so far.

Yesterday I was fortunate to be able to met in person a mom that has a baby born in the same month as Adam. We have  been internet friends for a long time, we belonged to the same parenting forum. She has family here in and was really surprised and happy that she was coming. Although we didnt get to spend a lot of time together it was nice. She is a sweet and caring mom & her family was super nice. Our boys enjoyed each other. I did remember my camera this time
Monday, July 3, 2006