Okay, so somehow the week just flew by and I haven't made any entries. So I am going to post all the random things that have happened the past few days.
First, I had another ice day from work on Tuesday. Kind of crazy since I usually never get snow days now that I only work a couple days a week. This was actually the first time in my entire life that I didn't really want a day off. I had to convince myself to be motivated to go back after Christmas break and once I did I was ready to get the semester moving and teach. And then, I was off again after only having taught one day. I was kind of bummed. I'm sure my students weren't, but I was. I did, however, enjoy the day off with Nolan and Carson. We just stayed home, played, and I got my web album updated with lots of pictures. So check it out. There is a link to the right.
Also on Tuesday, Carson went to his first Shake, Rattle, and Roll music class. It is taught by an incredibly talented lady named Mrs. Sarah. Nolan started taking music from her when he was 9 months and just finished his last class with her in December. He has graduated out of her program and now Carson gets to enjoy her wonderful class. He was so cute during the class. He just watched her in awe and smiled the whole time. He has watched Nolan before and really enjoyed the Christmas program too. He bounced and danced through the whole thing. Now he gets to participate and I can see that we are going to have a blast. I did have to dodge the drumstick a few times. He was very enthusiastic when it came to swinging it. I am so excited that we have this special thing that we get to do together every week. I'll keep you updated on his musical progress. :)
Wednesday night was our first youth service of 2009. I have really missed having service and seeing the kids regularly over the past month. During the worship and singing time, I just had this overwhelming feeling that we needed to stop and just let God work or direct where we needed to go next. I stopped playing the piano and just told the kids. "God's presence is so overwhelming in this place I feel like we need to stop and enjoy it." We did just that. We prayed, Marc shared a part of his message, and then we just prayed and sung some more. Other than my boys' laughter, there is nothing more that I enjoy hearing than teenagers singing praise songs and praying. Those are two of the sweetest sounds I have ever heard. I just wonder how much it must please God to hear them too. If it blesses me this much then how much more it must bless His heart. I wish every parent of our teenagers could be a fly on the wall to see and hear what we do each and every Wednesday night. God is doing amazing things in the hearts of our kids. And I can't wait to see what He has in store for this year.
I know this post is getting a little long, but what do you expect if I have to catch up on a week's worth of stuff. :)
The last thing I wanted to mention was my Bunco gals. Once a month, I get together with a group of girls and we play Bunco. It is really just an excuse to get together, chat, and LAUGH. We had so much fun tonight. I so appreciate each gal that is a part of our group and I am so thankful for our girls' night.
Today I am thankful for Carson's smiles, the sweet sound of teenagers praying and singing to God, and friends that you can let your hair down with and laugh so hard that you may even pee a little..... (not mentioning anyone in particular!)
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Monday, January 5, 2009
Back to the Real World
Today was my first day back to school in over 2 1/2 weeks. I was already dreading the early morning alarm buzz yesterday. But I hated to hear it even more after a sleepless night. Carson must have a 6th sense about when I am going back to work because each time that I have to go back after a break he has a sleepless night the night before. Crazy how he gets me everytime. And by the way, being a tired zombie doesn't mix too well with teaching gifted kids. I kinda need my brain to do that.
At about 3:30 am this morning Carson was talking and whining in his bed. We were trying to let him work it out and go back to sleep on his own. After about 15 minutes of listening to him we hear Nolan yell from his room, "Carson is HUNGRY!". In a tone that clearly indicated he wanted us to do something about it. All I could do was laugh. Apparently he did not appreciate Carson's early morning concert.
It was a good day back at school. Most of my kids seemed excited about being there and we had a lot of fun. It's just the getting up and getting out of the house part that is hard. :)
Today I am thankful for my perfect two day a week job that allows me to teach such wonderful kids, but still be a stay at home mommy most of the week. This job is most definitely a blessing from God.
At about 3:30 am this morning Carson was talking and whining in his bed. We were trying to let him work it out and go back to sleep on his own. After about 15 minutes of listening to him we hear Nolan yell from his room, "Carson is HUNGRY!". In a tone that clearly indicated he wanted us to do something about it. All I could do was laugh. Apparently he did not appreciate Carson's early morning concert.
It was a good day back at school. Most of my kids seemed excited about being there and we had a lot of fun. It's just the getting up and getting out of the house part that is hard. :)
Today I am thankful for my perfect two day a week job that allows me to teach such wonderful kids, but still be a stay at home mommy most of the week. This job is most definitely a blessing from God.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Long list of to do's
Mission accomplished! The tree is down and the Christmas decorations are all stored away. Now to just find a home for all the new toys. I had recently reorganized Nolan's room and all his toys prior to Christmas. But with the way my living room looks right now, I am going to have to do it again.
The other big task that we have been trying to complete is finding a new dresser for Carson. I sold the baby dresser and toy chest because it wasn't working out for us. Now I am on the great search for a dresser that will work for C to grow into, but also work with N's furniture when we decide to move the boys in the same room. Easier than done let me tell you.
The company that we bought N's big boy furniture from is now out of business so we are trying to find something that will work with it. I have gone to every furniture store in our area and then some and have searched and searched the web. Any suggestions? :) The great hunt is on. In the meantime, poor C's clothes are being stored in a laundry basket and his changing pad is being used on the floor. Maybe I should just get him a tent and his room can be a "camping" theme.
I can't believe how quickly the Christmas break has flown by. I had grand ideas of all the things I was going to accomplish while home during the break. Some of them have been checked off the list, but far too many still remain. Oh well, one thing is for sure is that we have had some great time together hanging out as a family. And that is far more valuable to me than a completed to do list.
Well, back to the web for more dresser searches....
Today I am thankful for spa gift cards that I received for Christmas. I was able to use one this morning for a great 30 minute massage. :)
The other big task that we have been trying to complete is finding a new dresser for Carson. I sold the baby dresser and toy chest because it wasn't working out for us. Now I am on the great search for a dresser that will work for C to grow into, but also work with N's furniture when we decide to move the boys in the same room. Easier than done let me tell you.
The company that we bought N's big boy furniture from is now out of business so we are trying to find something that will work with it. I have gone to every furniture store in our area and then some and have searched and searched the web. Any suggestions? :) The great hunt is on. In the meantime, poor C's clothes are being stored in a laundry basket and his changing pad is being used on the floor. Maybe I should just get him a tent and his room can be a "camping" theme.
I can't believe how quickly the Christmas break has flown by. I had grand ideas of all the things I was going to accomplish while home during the break. Some of them have been checked off the list, but far too many still remain. Oh well, one thing is for sure is that we have had some great time together hanging out as a family. And that is far more valuable to me than a completed to do list.
Well, back to the web for more dresser searches....
Today I am thankful for spa gift cards that I received for Christmas. I was able to use one this morning for a great 30 minute massage. :)
Thursday, January 1, 2009
2009 Already?
How is it that 2008 is already over? Where has the time gone?
We had a great time ushering in the New Year. We hung out with 3 other couples and their kids. We had a wonderful time laughing, playing games, and keeping our super hero costumed kids semi under control as they stayed up and played well past midnight.
Our first day of 2009 has been pretty laid back and very enjoyable. Nothing is better than when you want to sleep in and your boys cooperate and sleep in too. Peace and quiet..... the best.
I had the pleasure of having lunch today with a dear friend that I rarely get to see because she lives very far away. But whenever we get the chance we love to chat, catch up, and enjoy time together. Wonderful friends can sometimes be so hard to find, but I have been so blessed to have many.
Tomorrow's task is taking down the tree and undecorating the house. :( This is the longest that I have ever left Christmas decorations up. I'm not sure why either. I just haven't wanted to do it maybe because I am not ready for Christmas break to end. I must subconsciously think if the tree is up surely there are more days of break left... right? ;) Well, I will come to grips with reality tomorrow and down goes the tree.
Today I am thankful for my husband that allows me to escape from the house and the boys to enjoy a 3 hour "lunch" with a girlfriend.
We had a great time ushering in the New Year. We hung out with 3 other couples and their kids. We had a wonderful time laughing, playing games, and keeping our super hero costumed kids semi under control as they stayed up and played well past midnight.
Our first day of 2009 has been pretty laid back and very enjoyable. Nothing is better than when you want to sleep in and your boys cooperate and sleep in too. Peace and quiet..... the best.
I had the pleasure of having lunch today with a dear friend that I rarely get to see because she lives very far away. But whenever we get the chance we love to chat, catch up, and enjoy time together. Wonderful friends can sometimes be so hard to find, but I have been so blessed to have many.
Tomorrow's task is taking down the tree and undecorating the house. :( This is the longest that I have ever left Christmas decorations up. I'm not sure why either. I just haven't wanted to do it maybe because I am not ready for Christmas break to end. I must subconsciously think if the tree is up surely there are more days of break left... right? ;) Well, I will come to grips with reality tomorrow and down goes the tree.
Today I am thankful for my husband that allows me to escape from the house and the boys to enjoy a 3 hour "lunch" with a girlfriend.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Belated Christmas, cardboard boxes, and a trip to the ER part 2!
I forgot to mention one of the funniest things that happened while at the ER last night. I asked the nurse if Nolan could eat something when we got home because he was hungry. The nurse said he needed to stay on a jello and cracker diet for a few hours to make sure he didn't get sick again. She even offered to get him some jello for the ride home. After she left the room N decided to do a jello happy dance because he was so jazzed that the doctor ordered sugar for him. :) It was so cute. Also, a good sign that he was feeling better.
The other thing I forgot to mention was the irony of me being thankful for a full night's rest in my first blog and then get a big 4 1/2 hours of sleep last night. That's like praying for patience... you never do it. I promise that a full night's sleep won't be mentioned on here again. :)
The other thing I forgot to mention was the irony of me being thankful for a full night's rest in my first blog and then get a big 4 1/2 hours of sleep last night. That's like praying for patience... you never do it. I promise that a full night's sleep won't be mentioned on here again. :)
Belated Christmas, cardboard boxes, and a trip to the ER
Okay so I probably should take back what I said about not having anything to really share in blog posts. Apparently, I just set my self up for a little adventure. Yesterday our family celebrated Christmas with Marc's side of the family. We had to postpone it because my dad in law had been in the hospital on the actual Christmas day. So we went through the normal family tradition. Had snacks together, then opened gifts, and the kids had started playing with their new toys. Correction! Nolan and his cousin started playing with a box from the gifts.
The boys had been using the big box as a tunnel and climbing in and out of it. I thought nothing of it. N plays with boxes all the time. We moved them out to the playroom because they were starting to get a little rowdy. Not more than 5 minutes later. N's cousin is standing in the living room trying to get everyone's attention saying "N is hurt, N is hurt!" Marc rushes out to see and he is inside the box laying on his back crying hysterically. He had stood up with the tall narrow box around him, lost his balance, and fallen backwards on the hard concrete slab.
Long story short he became very lethargic slept most of the afternoon and then woke up in the evening vomitting. We called his doctor around 8:30 pm and they say head to the ER. He probably has a concussion. What a way to end a Christmas get together than with a visit to the ER.
Finally, 4 hours later we see a doctor and Nolan has to get a ct scan to make sure there is not a skull fracture or internal bleeding. He had finally started perking up a bit around 12:30 am. At 2:00 am we get the test results. He has a concussion without unconsiousness and has to take it easy and be watched at home over the next few days.
Awesome thing: We had contacted a couple of people on our way to the ER and had them start praying for N. I definitely know that their prayers are why he began feeling better and that everything turned out okay. Thank you to everyone that was praying for him.
Funny thing: As we pulled up to the ER, N asked why are we here? He thought we were going to see his regular doctor. I told him it was the hospital and then he said "But I'm not going to have a baby!". I said I know hospitals are for sick people too. This was where Grandpa was when he was in the hospital. N responded "Well then I don't want staples on my tummy either." Referring to grandpa's recent surgery. Poor guy... I can't imagine what he was thinking in our long 4 hour wait.
Thoughtful thing: I want to say that I was so touched by our friends and family that were so willing to be there for us when all this happened. Our family immediately stepped in to help and watch Carson so we could get to the ER. Friends called and offered to take Carson when they thought he was there with us. Others texted to check in and let us know they were praying. And others came to hang out and chat to help our waiting time pass more quickly. And thankfully distracting me to keep from worrying. Thank you to all of you for caring for us so much.
Today I am thankful for several things: God protecting Nolan, answered prayers, and wonderful friends and family.
The boys had been using the big box as a tunnel and climbing in and out of it. I thought nothing of it. N plays with boxes all the time. We moved them out to the playroom because they were starting to get a little rowdy. Not more than 5 minutes later. N's cousin is standing in the living room trying to get everyone's attention saying "N is hurt, N is hurt!" Marc rushes out to see and he is inside the box laying on his back crying hysterically. He had stood up with the tall narrow box around him, lost his balance, and fallen backwards on the hard concrete slab.
Long story short he became very lethargic slept most of the afternoon and then woke up in the evening vomitting. We called his doctor around 8:30 pm and they say head to the ER. He probably has a concussion. What a way to end a Christmas get together than with a visit to the ER.
Finally, 4 hours later we see a doctor and Nolan has to get a ct scan to make sure there is not a skull fracture or internal bleeding. He had finally started perking up a bit around 12:30 am. At 2:00 am we get the test results. He has a concussion without unconsiousness and has to take it easy and be watched at home over the next few days.
Awesome thing: We had contacted a couple of people on our way to the ER and had them start praying for N. I definitely know that their prayers are why he began feeling better and that everything turned out okay. Thank you to everyone that was praying for him.
Funny thing: As we pulled up to the ER, N asked why are we here? He thought we were going to see his regular doctor. I told him it was the hospital and then he said "But I'm not going to have a baby!". I said I know hospitals are for sick people too. This was where Grandpa was when he was in the hospital. N responded "Well then I don't want staples on my tummy either." Referring to grandpa's recent surgery. Poor guy... I can't imagine what he was thinking in our long 4 hour wait.
Thoughtful thing: I want to say that I was so touched by our friends and family that were so willing to be there for us when all this happened. Our family immediately stepped in to help and watch Carson so we could get to the ER. Friends called and offered to take Carson when they thought he was there with us. Others texted to check in and let us know they were praying. And others came to hang out and chat to help our waiting time pass more quickly. And thankfully distracting me to keep from worrying. Thank you to all of you for caring for us so much.
Today I am thankful for several things: God protecting Nolan, answered prayers, and wonderful friends and family.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
On the blogging bandwagon
Okay, so I am officially making my first post. I have been an avid blog reader for a few years now. However, I have not created my own blog before. Partly because I didn't think I really had anything profound to say. Partly because I thought it would be just an internet version of the many empty journals I have collected over the years. I always start with good intentions of keeping a journal or diary of my thoughts, but after about a week of entries I stop again. Not sure why.
So I am going to give this a shot and we will see what comes of it. :) I thought about calling the title of my blog RANDOMNESS. And I still might. In one word that is the best way to describe my life. I feel like some days I jump from one thing to another and by the end of the day as my head hits the pillow I am amazed by the random assortment of tasks I have completed that day.
Who am I? Well, mommy, youth pastor's wife, and gifted teacher are a few titles that apply. And with those titles you can begin to see how randomness is a good fit for my life description.
So here goes. My first entry into the blog world. I figured hey it is about time I jump in and contribute my two cents. It may not be original or deeply profound, but it will be my thoughts.
However, I am going to steal an idea from a girlfriend of mine. At the end of each entry she says something she is thankful for. I love that she does that and so MelBel thanks for the idea... I'm gonna steal it. :)
Today I am thankful for a full night's sleep and two boys that sleep through the night so that I can enjoy it. It's amazing how wonderful you can feel when you are actually rested.
So I am going to give this a shot and we will see what comes of it. :) I thought about calling the title of my blog RANDOMNESS. And I still might. In one word that is the best way to describe my life. I feel like some days I jump from one thing to another and by the end of the day as my head hits the pillow I am amazed by the random assortment of tasks I have completed that day.
Who am I? Well, mommy, youth pastor's wife, and gifted teacher are a few titles that apply. And with those titles you can begin to see how randomness is a good fit for my life description.
So here goes. My first entry into the blog world. I figured hey it is about time I jump in and contribute my two cents. It may not be original or deeply profound, but it will be my thoughts.
However, I am going to steal an idea from a girlfriend of mine. At the end of each entry she says something she is thankful for. I love that she does that and so MelBel thanks for the idea... I'm gonna steal it. :)
Today I am thankful for a full night's sleep and two boys that sleep through the night so that I can enjoy it. It's amazing how wonderful you can feel when you are actually rested.
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