Chores...
My son said this to me this morning as I was going over his "chore" list. "Mom, you just come up with chores and stuff for us to do - because you won't have to do anything."
I could only say...."you got it!"
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Moving......
Our offices are moving. I am working in the middle of packed boxes, supplies, files, and if you know me....you know it is all driving me crazy. I don't cope well with disorganization-a HUGE understatement.
I will have a nicer office - with windows! I will be able to see outside. I have been scoping the new area for lunch and shopping spots. :)
Change. Change is a good thing - keeps me sharp and on my toes. I have a lot to learn in the upcoming weeks - it will all be a challenge. I hope I am up to it!
Our offices are moving. I am working in the middle of packed boxes, supplies, files, and if you know me....you know it is all driving me crazy. I don't cope well with disorganization-a HUGE understatement.
I will have a nicer office - with windows! I will be able to see outside. I have been scoping the new area for lunch and shopping spots. :)
Change. Change is a good thing - keeps me sharp and on my toes. I have a lot to learn in the upcoming weeks - it will all be a challenge. I hope I am up to it!
Friday, August 22, 2008
Children's Choir Update......
This Wednesday night I went back to the basics of children's choir. Give 'em props and they will sing. So true. (I am mad at myself for forgetting this!) We all had a blast. The kids sang and moved - and sounded great. Our itty-bitties (4 year olds) were so tired toward the end - they were falling asleep. We made cards for our children's director, ate Popsicles (no one likes yellow), sang, moved, danced, sang and....trust me when I say.... I passed out once I got home.
I have always taught choir on Sunday nights, so Wednesday night is proving to be a challenge - mainly to get there on time from work-I don't even have time to pick my kids up for church!
And to have the energy and right attitude to do and give my best - I don't believe in doing things halfway. Pray for me and the whole team on this!
So, if you are reading this blog and you have hula hoops, empty coffee cans with lids or empty formula cans, jump ropes, beach balls and such laying around the house - we sure could use them!
This Wednesday night I went back to the basics of children's choir. Give 'em props and they will sing. So true. (I am mad at myself for forgetting this!) We all had a blast. The kids sang and moved - and sounded great. Our itty-bitties (4 year olds) were so tired toward the end - they were falling asleep. We made cards for our children's director, ate Popsicles (no one likes yellow), sang, moved, danced, sang and....trust me when I say.... I passed out once I got home.
I have always taught choir on Sunday nights, so Wednesday night is proving to be a challenge - mainly to get there on time from work-I don't even have time to pick my kids up for church!
And to have the energy and right attitude to do and give my best - I don't believe in doing things halfway. Pray for me and the whole team on this!
So, if you are reading this blog and you have hula hoops, empty coffee cans with lids or empty formula cans, jump ropes, beach balls and such laying around the house - we sure could use them!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Open House....
Steve and I went to open house last night at the high school with Tori. We walked her schedule - there was tardy bell and everything. (we were not tardy one time - thank you very much!) We sat in the classroom - Steve tried to cheat by looking over my shoulder. Ha ha!
We met each teacher and heard their goals and expectations. I am glad we went. The school was full of parents, an encouraging sight to teachers and staff I am sure. I also signed up to review my daughter's grades online (she didn't like that very much!)
We will go to Sam's open house next week and we will see what it is like to be a 4th grader - don't know If I can fit in a 4th grader's desk.
Steve and I went to open house last night at the high school with Tori. We walked her schedule - there was tardy bell and everything. (we were not tardy one time - thank you very much!) We sat in the classroom - Steve tried to cheat by looking over my shoulder. Ha ha!
We met each teacher and heard their goals and expectations. I am glad we went. The school was full of parents, an encouraging sight to teachers and staff I am sure. I also signed up to review my daughter's grades online (she didn't like that very much!)
We will go to Sam's open house next week and we will see what it is like to be a 4th grader - don't know If I can fit in a 4th grader's desk.
Children's Choir....
As you well know, I direct Children's Choir. We have noticed our choir is younger, we are going to revamp and make changes. So after Labor Day weekend - you will see and hear us doing new things and having tons of fun and we will learn to sing at the same time! Yeah! Admittedly, I was discouraged last week, but after a night of discouragement and much prayer, I started jotting down ideas and such - and then for confirmation, one our choir teachers emailed me with some of the same ideas, and we haven't even discussed them all yet!
Also to all my 4th and 5th graders - we miss you!
And I hear the worship services are awesome - so everyone come visit us at CrossPointe Baptist Church in Millington, TN!
As you well know, I direct Children's Choir. We have noticed our choir is younger, we are going to revamp and make changes. So after Labor Day weekend - you will see and hear us doing new things and having tons of fun and we will learn to sing at the same time! Yeah! Admittedly, I was discouraged last week, but after a night of discouragement and much prayer, I started jotting down ideas and such - and then for confirmation, one our choir teachers emailed me with some of the same ideas, and we haven't even discussed them all yet!
Also to all my 4th and 5th graders - we miss you!
And I hear the worship services are awesome - so everyone come visit us at CrossPointe Baptist Church in Millington, TN!
"You don't have be so fussy....."
So said my son last night. Last night my son directly disobeyed something he was told to do. It started out as just being grounded from his Nintendo DS - then he started being real mouthy and disrespectful. The punishment changed.
At the end of our night, he came to me, (I naively thought he was going to admit he did wrong and apologize..what was I thinking?) and said, "Well, you don't have to be so fussy all the time."
So said my son last night. Last night my son directly disobeyed something he was told to do. It started out as just being grounded from his Nintendo DS - then he started being real mouthy and disrespectful. The punishment changed.
At the end of our night, he came to me, (I naively thought he was going to admit he did wrong and apologize..what was I thinking?) and said, "Well, you don't have to be so fussy all the time."
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Showing his love...
Washing the car.....
He washes my car every week - by hand with a sponge. I say all that because I will run through a car wash or hose it down and call that washing the car.
Making the bed.....
Steve makes the bed on weekends.
Cup of tea....
He will bring me a cup of tea at night.
Understanding I work outside the home too...
I know my job is not a physical job like his, but he understands when I am tired - and he will take the clean dishes out or he will call me and say "Let's eat pizza tonight."
He appreciates the things I do....
He will call me on the way to work and just thank me for cleaning the house, packing his lunch, and doing the laundry.
He will bring me a flower....
He will bring me a flower every week or every other week. A single rose...left on my dresser.
Just a few things I wanted to share with you.
Washing the car.....
He washes my car every week - by hand with a sponge. I say all that because I will run through a car wash or hose it down and call that washing the car.
Making the bed.....
Steve makes the bed on weekends.
Cup of tea....
He will bring me a cup of tea at night.
Understanding I work outside the home too...
I know my job is not a physical job like his, but he understands when I am tired - and he will take the clean dishes out or he will call me and say "Let's eat pizza tonight."
He appreciates the things I do....
He will call me on the way to work and just thank me for cleaning the house, packing his lunch, and doing the laundry.
He will bring me a flower....
He will bring me a flower every week or every other week. A single rose...left on my dresser.
Just a few things I wanted to share with you.
For those of you who don't know....
I serve in Children's Choir at CrossPointe Baptist in Millington. We will begin August 6th. I have been in the process of picking out music for the entire year.
I think I listened to about 15 children's musicals until I found the right one-and trust me they start sounding the same. If it doesn't grab me from the start - I nix it right away. If the dialogue is blah - I nix it, etc. I can't wait to introduce the one I have picked out to the kids-it is about obeying God and the consequences when we don't obey Him. I have picked out music for Thanksgiving and need one or two more for Christmas. I work with a great team and look forward to a new season every year. This year we will practice on Wednesday nights - that is new for me - I will be coming straight from work. How I will teach will be different - because most of the kids, not all - will be in school all day - made to line up, sit down, be quiet, etc... Please pray for all of us! There will be a service at the same time we are in practice and a meal before hand. I am excited about the changes and can't wait to see God work. Come check us out at CrossPointe - I have been a member since 1997 - when it was Second Baptist Church. (I will have to tell you how I heard about Second in another post - it is so funny!) The members of our church are family to us!
I serve in Children's Choir at CrossPointe Baptist in Millington. We will begin August 6th. I have been in the process of picking out music for the entire year.
I think I listened to about 15 children's musicals until I found the right one-and trust me they start sounding the same. If it doesn't grab me from the start - I nix it right away. If the dialogue is blah - I nix it, etc. I can't wait to introduce the one I have picked out to the kids-it is about obeying God and the consequences when we don't obey Him. I have picked out music for Thanksgiving and need one or two more for Christmas. I work with a great team and look forward to a new season every year. This year we will practice on Wednesday nights - that is new for me - I will be coming straight from work. How I will teach will be different - because most of the kids, not all - will be in school all day - made to line up, sit down, be quiet, etc... Please pray for all of us! There will be a service at the same time we are in practice and a meal before hand. I am excited about the changes and can't wait to see God work. Come check us out at CrossPointe - I have been a member since 1997 - when it was Second Baptist Church. (I will have to tell you how I heard about Second in another post - it is so funny!) The members of our church are family to us!
July 4th Updates.........
I promised I would write to let you know what we did....
July 3rd we went to Navy Lake to watch fireworks with everyone from Tipton County and Millington! Whew. It was nice. We picked up Steve's boys, packed coolers, joined his family for a picnic and fireworks. It was awesome. So, next year, if you are in Millington, TN around the 4th - be sure to check this out. The city of Millington did a great job. (However, be patient when it is time to leave!)
July 4th. Sam and I went to see Kung Fu Panda (real cute by the way - Jack Black does a good job.) Steve chilled out at home-Tori was at a a friends - giving me and Sam some time together - it had been a long time since just the two of us hung out together. That night - the four of us shot fireworks and ate leftovers from the above mentioned picnic-the watermelon was very good. (We also popped in at my mothers for a bit)
July 5th - the really cool part! I won tickets to Kenny Chesney concert in Nashville - now, I have to admit - I am not a huge fan - but I do like him. We didn't know until we were on our way it was a music festival. It was Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, and Gary Allen. The concert was at Titan's Stadium - we had to park a 30 minute walk away-after we drove around for 45+ minutes looking for a parking place-prior to this we were on the interstate which was a parking lot-or so it seemed - so we heard Gary Allen and LeAnn Rimes-and saw the others.(we left mid-way through Kenny because we were parked so far away and wanted to beat traffic) Whew. The kids grandparents (their dad's folks) live in Nashville - so they rode with us - stayed overnight with them and Steve and I were able to get a room and have a little time together. Steve and I do not drink alcohol of any sort - we bought a very expensive coke (I am so cheap) - the line was so short to buy cokes-but the line to restroom was long (of course!) We had a good time just being together. The kids had fun with their grandparents - then we left on Sunday - we stopped at the Opry Mills Mall to look around for a bit and headed home.
All in all it was a good holiday weekend - hanging out with family and each other. What a blessing.
I promised I would write to let you know what we did....
July 3rd we went to Navy Lake to watch fireworks with everyone from Tipton County and Millington! Whew. It was nice. We picked up Steve's boys, packed coolers, joined his family for a picnic and fireworks. It was awesome. So, next year, if you are in Millington, TN around the 4th - be sure to check this out. The city of Millington did a great job. (However, be patient when it is time to leave!)
July 4th. Sam and I went to see Kung Fu Panda (real cute by the way - Jack Black does a good job.) Steve chilled out at home-Tori was at a a friends - giving me and Sam some time together - it had been a long time since just the two of us hung out together. That night - the four of us shot fireworks and ate leftovers from the above mentioned picnic-the watermelon was very good. (We also popped in at my mothers for a bit)
July 5th - the really cool part! I won tickets to Kenny Chesney concert in Nashville - now, I have to admit - I am not a huge fan - but I do like him. We didn't know until we were on our way it was a music festival. It was Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, and Gary Allen. The concert was at Titan's Stadium - we had to park a 30 minute walk away-after we drove around for 45+ minutes looking for a parking place-prior to this we were on the interstate which was a parking lot-or so it seemed - so we heard Gary Allen and LeAnn Rimes-and saw the others.(we left mid-way through Kenny because we were parked so far away and wanted to beat traffic) Whew. The kids grandparents (their dad's folks) live in Nashville - so they rode with us - stayed overnight with them and Steve and I were able to get a room and have a little time together. Steve and I do not drink alcohol of any sort - we bought a very expensive coke (I am so cheap) - the line was so short to buy cokes-but the line to restroom was long (of course!) We had a good time just being together. The kids had fun with their grandparents - then we left on Sunday - we stopped at the Opry Mills Mall to look around for a bit and headed home.
All in all it was a good holiday weekend - hanging out with family and each other. What a blessing.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Puppy sitting...
My sister is on vacation. We are puppy sitting. Her name is Lucy - she is an English Springer Spaniel - a sweet dog - but a lot of work! You forget how much work a puppy is until you have one in your house.
China just stands there, I think she has the idea if she stands still Lucy won't see her.
Whew.
My sister is on vacation. We are puppy sitting. Her name is Lucy - she is an English Springer Spaniel - a sweet dog - but a lot of work! You forget how much work a puppy is until you have one in your house.
China just stands there, I think she has the idea if she stands still Lucy won't see her.
Whew.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Our House.....
Okay, I have talked about it so much. Here are some pictures-my daughter took these. Three rooms have a story - the dining room set - someone was going to throw it out - all that was wrong - a puppy had chewed two legs - so I sanded and stained. Two of the chairs were still in plastic when we got it. Our bedroom set is from his family - belonged to a great Aunt. Tori's is an old set too - her great grandparents got it when they married. God has blessed us so much - Steve and I are so much appreciative of everything. As are Tori and Sam - they are so proud of it-and they help take care of it. God has carried us all so far!
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This is China - she is 15 years old - she doesn't move for anyone - she huffs if you try to get her to move.
The Free Dining Room Set
The Kitchen
The Living Room with Sam and China
Sam's room - he collects more stuff.
Tori's Room
Our Room
Patio and Outside
Thank you for letting me share our home with you!
D's conversation with her daughter......
My friend called me the other day to tell me about a conversation she had with her 10-year old daughter. I am relying on memory here...but here is the gist of it...
"Momma, you said I could ask you anything?'
"Yes, you can ask me anything."
"Anything?"
D was getting sick and her heart was pounding and sinking fast.
"Yes, anything."
"Well.... is it okay for me to have a boyfriend?"
(being the mom of a teenage girl - my response would be - yes, after you graduate college, find a good job and turn 30)
After D was finished praising God for more time before THE TALK...she recovered....she said, "Well, I guess so."
"Good, because, I like J and he likes me and he said I am fast."
D's heart sinks again.
"Fast?"
"Yep, I am faster on my scooter than most boys."
D is still recovering.
And note to my dear friend, she has asked about having a boyfriend, she will soon want and need to have the talk!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Marriage....the second time.
Steve and I have been married three months as of June 14th.
We are learning a lot about each other and marriage the second time around. We both have insecurities and have experienced bumps--some painful along the way.
Imagine two people who have been single for 10 years each...getting married....the letting go of everything single...both of us so badly bruised and scarred from our first marriages...learning to trust.....not be so independent....etc.
We love each other and the bumps bring us closer. God has blessed us so much and continues to do. Steve is who I am supposed to be with - it is not by accident we are together.
Steve and I have been married three months as of June 14th.
We are learning a lot about each other and marriage the second time around. We both have insecurities and have experienced bumps--some painful along the way.
Imagine two people who have been single for 10 years each...getting married....the letting go of everything single...both of us so badly bruised and scarred from our first marriages...learning to trust.....not be so independent....etc.
We love each other and the bumps bring us closer. God has blessed us so much and continues to do. Steve is who I am supposed to be with - it is not by accident we are together.
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