Have I mentioned how smart and funny my two year-old is? She says things almost hourly that amaze and/or crack me up. Tonight she was making food for me (pretend), everything from cereal to pineapple to pizza. Then she said she made pound cake for dessert. I said, "mmmm, mmmm, that sounds so good." She was so excited and said, "yep, scot (it's got) shaving cream on it!" Yummy! Bless her funny little heart! She knows that we put whipped cream on cakes, and she knows that shaving cream is fluffy and white, so I guess it's all the same to her! Very observant...
Also, we were learning about shofars tonight while reading about Abraham & Sarah in Genesis. I explained that it came from a ram and the sound it made, and that it called the people together, etc. So later, when it was time to pray she said, "Thank you for da shofar, I jus bwess it and AAAAOOOOOHHHHH! Amen!" That was so cute!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Dinosaurs...
Mary Anna has been doing really well using the potty since October, but with all of the traveling and shopping at Christmas we got a little slack. So we have really been working hard this week to remind her to go and taking frequent potty breaks to avoid accidents. I told her yesterday that it was time to go, and of course she didn't want to. But my rule is that we at least TRY. So, she ended up having to poop, and being two she loves to examine her "work". She twists and turns until she can see it, but what she said was so funny! "Yook mommy, I see a yittle, tiny poo-poo. A big poo-poo's comin' though." I chuckled and said, "great, tell me when you're through". So we chit chatted while she did her business and a few minutes later she looked again and said, "Yook, it's a big poo-poo, it's a dinosaur!" Where do they get these things? It was too cute!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Happy New Year...to me!
On to the new...Thank God! 2008 was certainly a tough year for our family. We had some major work to do within our marriage (which has been accomplished PTL!), I was pregnant and sick until the end of summer-ended up with a C-section, my first-born turned two and my angelic baby changed into a full blown little person with a mind of her own, and with the Lord's prompting we sold our cute house and moved to "The Farm" with my in-laws! (By the way, farms are in the boonies, and I like to be as far away from the boonies as I can get!) Now, we are just sitting and waiting on the Lord to direct us about a new house- we are thinking we'll have to build as there are NO houses on the market that we are remotely interested in. Mostly OLD and need rennovating- "golden girl" houses, I call them! But, this is a year of more change; this fine wine is going to get better and better as I grow in the image of Jesus! I guess it takes some of us longer than others- but I will prevail. My name means "Crowned Victorious"-woo hoo! One of our major changes this year is to get on the Maker's Diet for good. We have been riding the fence, buying organic then eating out or baking chocolate chip cookies/brownies all the time- with spelt, of course! I don't want my children to think it's normal to eat junk. I want them to think it is normal to eat lots of fruits and veggies, little to no sugar, whole grains, lots of water, etc. Nutrition is my passion and this is the year I'm going to have to walk the complete walk. Same could be said for my relationship with Jesus- gotta quit riding the fence and dive in completely. It's become very necessary for my happiness, I am so unfulfilled when I'm not spending Q-time with Him, and I don't like who I am at all when I'm not shining for Him. Also this year, I am going to work on being better at relationships- the person who acts and not just thinks about others. That includes my immediate family, friends who I need to spend more time with, and building new relationships. As I get older I sure do appreciate the friends that I have, they are so rare and so special. Finally, I am going to be working on being focused about what I want out of this decade of my life-spiritual destiny, being passionate about my business (not sure which one), and becoming the best wife and mother I can be, etc. I don't just want to float through life, surviving instead of thriving. I have too much in me for that, it's getting ready to come out.
We had fun with our wonderful friends the Stephenson's last night. I wish I knew how many New Year's Eve's we have spent with them. Jacqueline and I stayed up late catching up and looking on Facebook. It's weird to see names from the past-creepy and fun at the same time! The children played Jenga with fun activities to do as they pulled each block out of the stack. They were surprisingly more skilled than I thought they'd be for 2-5 year olds. Mary Anna was very excited to be around older children, she's usually the top dog around Davis and Jackson. She watched in amazement as they ran and made noise and climbed around. Then of course, she had to immulate.
Funny things she's done this week:
We went to the mountains to see Clark's aunt & uncle. Mary Anna is shy and reserved when she is first around a new face. So Uncle Bill was asking her what she had for Christmas, and she was mumbling and turning her head. I reminded her of the mini-trampoline she got (the girl loves to jump!), and it was like the light bulb came on and she said, "I got a trampowine and I was poopin' all in dat bed!" Thanks for sharing Mary Anna. Ain't no shame in a toddlers game! She was referring to the day before when she had not worn a pull-up at nap-time. It had been hours that she had been in her room , so I went to check on her and the covers were pulled up to her eye-balls when I opened the door....you get the picture...
Talking on her "cell phone" - she called G, Daddy, and dat man who pank-ed the house (the painter) She was walking by while "talking" and I tickled her, she didn't even turn around but said, "Don't do dat, I'm on da phone"- Excuse me!
She said, "I told Davis not to put he's hands in he's mouth cuz he gets swobber on dem"...HA, good advice from the big sister who's been sucking her middle fingers since she was 3 mos. old...
She was showing Mrs. Ann Reynolds her nativity and telling her about all the characters. Ann said, "Who is Mary?" and Mary Anna thought about it, then said, not blessed Mary Mother of God but, "she's in the 'tivity...." (so matter-of-fact, y'all didn't know that?)
I asked her to let Georgia in from outside this morning, she loves to open the door and yell, "Georgie, you get in dis house right now!" But I didn't hear her hollering this morning, so I stuck my head around the corner and I see her running after Georgia way out in the backyard- no jacket, no shoes. Just jammies and socks. That girl has a mind of her own. I'm glad I checked! It only took 12 seconds for her to move that fast, and it was 30 degrees outside!
I thought I would melt down Tuesday- we had to change her clothes 4 times. She had a BAD potty training day, and I am so over scraping "fudge" out of cupcake panties, so I threw away 3 pairs this week! One day I know I will laugh about that...but not today...
I'm looking forward to watching my babies grow this year- that is so rewarding. They change so fast! I declare and decree that it WILL be an awesome year for Clark , Lauren, Mary Anna & Davis. I ask for and declare a supernatural hedge of protection over my whole family- our health and safety, I speak UNITY and LOVE and RIGHTEOUSNESS over our home/family, and I ask the Lord to reveal His mighty plans for us as a family....HAPPY NEW YEAR!
We had fun with our wonderful friends the Stephenson's last night. I wish I knew how many New Year's Eve's we have spent with them. Jacqueline and I stayed up late catching up and looking on Facebook. It's weird to see names from the past-creepy and fun at the same time! The children played Jenga with fun activities to do as they pulled each block out of the stack. They were surprisingly more skilled than I thought they'd be for 2-5 year olds. Mary Anna was very excited to be around older children, she's usually the top dog around Davis and Jackson. She watched in amazement as they ran and made noise and climbed around. Then of course, she had to immulate.
Funny things she's done this week:
We went to the mountains to see Clark's aunt & uncle. Mary Anna is shy and reserved when she is first around a new face. So Uncle Bill was asking her what she had for Christmas, and she was mumbling and turning her head. I reminded her of the mini-trampoline she got (the girl loves to jump!), and it was like the light bulb came on and she said, "I got a trampowine and I was poopin' all in dat bed!" Thanks for sharing Mary Anna. Ain't no shame in a toddlers game! She was referring to the day before when she had not worn a pull-up at nap-time. It had been hours that she had been in her room , so I went to check on her and the covers were pulled up to her eye-balls when I opened the door....you get the picture...
Talking on her "cell phone" - she called G, Daddy, and dat man who pank-ed the house (the painter) She was walking by while "talking" and I tickled her, she didn't even turn around but said, "Don't do dat, I'm on da phone"- Excuse me!
She said, "I told Davis not to put he's hands in he's mouth cuz he gets swobber on dem"...HA, good advice from the big sister who's been sucking her middle fingers since she was 3 mos. old...
She was showing Mrs. Ann Reynolds her nativity and telling her about all the characters. Ann said, "Who is Mary?" and Mary Anna thought about it, then said, not blessed Mary Mother of God but, "she's in the 'tivity...." (so matter-of-fact, y'all didn't know that?)
I asked her to let Georgia in from outside this morning, she loves to open the door and yell, "Georgie, you get in dis house right now!" But I didn't hear her hollering this morning, so I stuck my head around the corner and I see her running after Georgia way out in the backyard- no jacket, no shoes. Just jammies and socks. That girl has a mind of her own. I'm glad I checked! It only took 12 seconds for her to move that fast, and it was 30 degrees outside!
I thought I would melt down Tuesday- we had to change her clothes 4 times. She had a BAD potty training day, and I am so over scraping "fudge" out of cupcake panties, so I threw away 3 pairs this week! One day I know I will laugh about that...but not today...
I'm looking forward to watching my babies grow this year- that is so rewarding. They change so fast! I declare and decree that it WILL be an awesome year for Clark , Lauren, Mary Anna & Davis. I ask for and declare a supernatural hedge of protection over my whole family- our health and safety, I speak UNITY and LOVE and RIGHTEOUSNESS over our home/family, and I ask the Lord to reveal His mighty plans for us as a family....HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
'Twas the Night of Christmas
Today was my first Christmas as a mommy of two. It was like everything else has been since baby number 2 came along, a teensy bit chaotic! I have discovered just how slow paced I naturally am, and how having two children makes everything I attempt seem to take sooo looong!
I have chosen to blog not because I am a computer person, or into anything remotely technilogically savvy in this whole decade- but just to journal my life as a young mom. It seems the days are passing so quickly and I'm just in survival mode. I don't want my tired mind to forget any of the special moments I share with my children everyday. I'm talking about the sweet words, first phrases, joys, and even the tears and frustrations that all moms feel and need a place to vent! I try to remember to write in the baby book, but it just doesn't get done very often; I mean, we're talking clean underwear or memory books! I feel that I am learning and growing as a person every month- not just about myself and how I handle this life I'm living, but also growing as a wife and mother. Becoming selfless is a process- for me anyway! Here goes my first entry:
The day: Davis (4 mos.) woke up fussing for some attention at 7:45, and of course woke his very energetic sister right away also. We all snuggled in bed for a few minutes and then decided to get Christmas morning rolling. Although I checked the battery last night, the camcorder battery was dead this morning, so instead of rushing out and opening gifts, we made breakfast instead. (The sausage bread took almost an hour- who's idea was that?) Finally, Clark was about to bust for me to open the gifts he bought me, so we let Mary Anna (2) open her gifts first. She got a mini-trampoline to expend lots of energy, a high chair for her babies, and some kitchen accoutrements...with many, many pieces. She loved the mixer that makes a horrible sound when you wedge something into the beaters (like fake toast). She's gotten lots of presents leading up to Christmas from family- she enjoys the "etter sketch" Uncle Jason & Aunt Jessica gave her! Ha- that's one of those cute things that I don't want to forget. Davis got a little hammer, a jack-in-the-box, and a big truck. I got an I-Pod Touch and the Bose docking station- it sounds awesome! Also got a Jewish Bible to study from this year. Thanks Clark...aka Boopie! Clark got a gun- he was thrilled. We were low key this Christmas- it was called for. The country is basically in a crisis and we lost our precious friend Kathy on the 23rd. It wasn't a time for over the top. What a beautiful legacy for us to reflect on-Kathy was a mighty woman of God who dripped and poured the love of Jesus on those around her. She has sown many seeds into the Kingdom and I know her reward will be great-I know she will hear a "Well done good & faithful servant" if she hasn't already! We sure will miss her smiling face and encouraging words.
We did have a delicious lunch, and Tom, Cynthia, & Jessica came over (and Heather who works at AMH plus her son Cohen). Good friends become more appreciated every year- they are few and far between! We got to spend the afternoon talking and being together- what a treat! Finally, after cleaning up and putting Mary Anna to bed, we sat up as a whole family (yes, even Gray!) and listened to Dad tell stories of his youth, and then playing Bible trivia (Ha- mobsta's to Moses!). I was a little rusty at first, but then I beat everybody by a long shot! Love it!
It is late and I need some rest! Probably a good sale to catch at Five Points in the a.m.
Thank you Lord for my family, for our health, and our abundantly blessed life.
L
I have chosen to blog not because I am a computer person, or into anything remotely technilogically savvy in this whole decade- but just to journal my life as a young mom. It seems the days are passing so quickly and I'm just in survival mode. I don't want my tired mind to forget any of the special moments I share with my children everyday. I'm talking about the sweet words, first phrases, joys, and even the tears and frustrations that all moms feel and need a place to vent! I try to remember to write in the baby book, but it just doesn't get done very often; I mean, we're talking clean underwear or memory books! I feel that I am learning and growing as a person every month- not just about myself and how I handle this life I'm living, but also growing as a wife and mother. Becoming selfless is a process- for me anyway! Here goes my first entry:
The day: Davis (4 mos.) woke up fussing for some attention at 7:45, and of course woke his very energetic sister right away also. We all snuggled in bed for a few minutes and then decided to get Christmas morning rolling. Although I checked the battery last night, the camcorder battery was dead this morning, so instead of rushing out and opening gifts, we made breakfast instead. (The sausage bread took almost an hour- who's idea was that?) Finally, Clark was about to bust for me to open the gifts he bought me, so we let Mary Anna (2) open her gifts first. She got a mini-trampoline to expend lots of energy, a high chair for her babies, and some kitchen accoutrements...with many, many pieces. She loved the mixer that makes a horrible sound when you wedge something into the beaters (like fake toast). She's gotten lots of presents leading up to Christmas from family- she enjoys the "etter sketch" Uncle Jason & Aunt Jessica gave her! Ha- that's one of those cute things that I don't want to forget. Davis got a little hammer, a jack-in-the-box, and a big truck. I got an I-Pod Touch and the Bose docking station- it sounds awesome! Also got a Jewish Bible to study from this year. Thanks Clark...aka Boopie! Clark got a gun- he was thrilled. We were low key this Christmas- it was called for. The country is basically in a crisis and we lost our precious friend Kathy on the 23rd. It wasn't a time for over the top. What a beautiful legacy for us to reflect on-Kathy was a mighty woman of God who dripped and poured the love of Jesus on those around her. She has sown many seeds into the Kingdom and I know her reward will be great-I know she will hear a "Well done good & faithful servant" if she hasn't already! We sure will miss her smiling face and encouraging words.
We did have a delicious lunch, and Tom, Cynthia, & Jessica came over (and Heather who works at AMH plus her son Cohen). Good friends become more appreciated every year- they are few and far between! We got to spend the afternoon talking and being together- what a treat! Finally, after cleaning up and putting Mary Anna to bed, we sat up as a whole family (yes, even Gray!) and listened to Dad tell stories of his youth, and then playing Bible trivia (Ha- mobsta's to Moses!). I was a little rusty at first, but then I beat everybody by a long shot! Love it!
It is late and I need some rest! Probably a good sale to catch at Five Points in the a.m.
Thank you Lord for my family, for our health, and our abundantly blessed life.
L
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