Not much to report this week so far.
Jacob has been doing great in his bed at night, no night accidents at all. I think cutting out the fluid intake after 6pm has done the trick!
I have only worked one day (so far) this week, and I must say, it is kind of nice! On Monday I spent the day in town, getting my final fitting done on the bridesmaids dress that I will wear in a few weeks. I was MUCH happier with the way it looked this time around, and I am pretty close to the goal weight that I wanted to maintain for the wedding! I also went to get my shoes for the wedding ordered and dyed, and my maternity pantyhose purchased. Did you know they charge FORTY dollars for maternity hose.....I mean, COME ON! I did find some a bit more reasonably priced and bought those, but why does everything maternity have to be so darn expensive?? Don't they realize we are trying to save our money for when the baby actually gets here, and that we only need these huge tent like clothes for a few months?
Anyway, today I am spring cleaning. On my hands and knees, belly sliding on the floor, creating a trail wherever I crawl. The spiderwebs that form under the cabinet lip totally disgust me. Especially since they are back within a week of wiping them away. grrrrrr.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Picking up chicks
This morning our neighbors called, asking if we wanted to go to the annual LSU agricultural (AG center) center show. It was a display of everything having to do with agriculture in La, specifically geared to be kid friendly. So we packed up and headed out around lunch time. The kids had a blast, and us adults thought it was a great exhibit as well, especially since it was free! Very educational for all!
Despite this gator being behind a pane of glass, I was quite nervous with Jacob standing so close to him...
Did you know????
One of Jakes' favorite exhibits...digging in the dirt for worms!
our little sweet potato
Red bell pepper plant
Butterfly exhibit
Jacob even managed to pick up some chicks today!!
Once we returned home, Mike had a ton of homework, so Jacob and I went outside since it was such a pretty day. He played in the sprinkler, while I washed the dogs.
(remember to scroll down and pause the music at the bottom to hear the sound on the video=))
A fun day all around. Ready for another tomorrow!
Oh, and Jacob has not had any more fever since Thursday, and no night accidents since last weekend...YAY!
Despite this gator being behind a pane of glass, I was quite nervous with Jacob standing so close to him...
Did you know????
One of Jakes' favorite exhibits...digging in the dirt for worms!
our little sweet potato
Red bell pepper plant
Butterfly exhibit
Jacob even managed to pick up some chicks today!!
Once we returned home, Mike had a ton of homework, so Jacob and I went outside since it was such a pretty day. He played in the sprinkler, while I washed the dogs.
(remember to scroll down and pause the music at the bottom to hear the sound on the video=))
A fun day all around. Ready for another tomorrow!
Oh, and Jacob has not had any more fever since Thursday, and no night accidents since last weekend...YAY!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
sickness identified
Yep, definitely sick=(
I had originally scheduled Jacob for a pediatrician appointment at 3:20 this afternoon, but at the last minute decided to keep him home with me today and bumped his appointment up to 10:20 this morning. He woke at 5am needing to potty, and went righ back to sleep. He was fine this morning, playing, ate breakfast (and kept it down) well. Alhough I, on the hand, felt quite nauseaous and dizzy.
We headed out to the pedi and arrived just on time. They took us right back (record speed for them). Dr F said that she doubted that he had a bladder infection, they are just not common in boys, but that she would get a urine sample and test it just to be sure. He LOVED peeing in the cup, and actually wanted to do it again once the first sample was given! He was upset that he was not able to fill the cup up!
Everything came back OK, no infection. She did say that he had a small amount of protein in his urine though (not normal to have protein spill over in to your urine) and that she wants to see him again for a second urinalysis in two weeks. I asked her what it meant if he continued to have protein in his urine, and she said it could mean decreased urine function and that she would send him to see a specialist to have other kidney function tests run. I am not worried at all though. On top of thinking that he had a bladder infection (which, Dr F thinks he is just having bladder spasms - apparently common around this age as they grow) he is obviously suffering from a (hopefully short lived) virus of some sort. He has not thrown up or had diarrhea again today, but he is now running a fever - 102. So I gave him some Motrin and he is napping. He does keep complaining of his belly hurting, so hopefully he won't get sick later.
Poor little guy.
The worst part is that tomorrow I have my glucose testing and 27 week appointment with Dr S, and if Jake is still sick, I will have to drag him along with me. I hope he starts feeling better soon...
He weighed in at 31.8 pounds and measured 39" tall today. He is just 3 1/2 months shy of turning 4!
I had originally scheduled Jacob for a pediatrician appointment at 3:20 this afternoon, but at the last minute decided to keep him home with me today and bumped his appointment up to 10:20 this morning. He woke at 5am needing to potty, and went righ back to sleep. He was fine this morning, playing, ate breakfast (and kept it down) well. Alhough I, on the hand, felt quite nauseaous and dizzy.
We headed out to the pedi and arrived just on time. They took us right back (record speed for them). Dr F said that she doubted that he had a bladder infection, they are just not common in boys, but that she would get a urine sample and test it just to be sure. He LOVED peeing in the cup, and actually wanted to do it again once the first sample was given! He was upset that he was not able to fill the cup up!
Everything came back OK, no infection. She did say that he had a small amount of protein in his urine though (not normal to have protein spill over in to your urine) and that she wants to see him again for a second urinalysis in two weeks. I asked her what it meant if he continued to have protein in his urine, and she said it could mean decreased urine function and that she would send him to see a specialist to have other kidney function tests run. I am not worried at all though. On top of thinking that he had a bladder infection (which, Dr F thinks he is just having bladder spasms - apparently common around this age as they grow) he is obviously suffering from a (hopefully short lived) virus of some sort. He has not thrown up or had diarrhea again today, but he is now running a fever - 102. So I gave him some Motrin and he is napping. He does keep complaining of his belly hurting, so hopefully he won't get sick later.
Poor little guy.
The worst part is that tomorrow I have my glucose testing and 27 week appointment with Dr S, and if Jake is still sick, I will have to drag him along with me. I hope he starts feeling better soon...
He weighed in at 31.8 pounds and measured 39" tall today. He is just 3 1/2 months shy of turning 4!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
sick?
We are starting to wonder if poor little Jacob has a bladder infection and or virus...or BOTH!
Remember last week/weekend when he had nightime accidents 2 1/2 nights out of 4? Well we started noticing Monday that he was asking/telling us he had to pee...alot! This is very uncharacteristic of him, as he can hold his urine for hours before going to the bathroom, and often fights us when we tell him he has to go because it has been a while. He is claiming that he needs to go (what seems like) every half hour for the past few days. Sometimes within 2 or 3 minutes of just going! Definite frequency on his part. So I called the pediatrician today to get their opinion, and she says that if it is a bladder infection (which is not common in boys) that it may explain the bed wetting. So I made an appointment for tomorrow afternoon for him to have his tee tee checked.
Good thing, because tonight, just before bedtime, he vomited. I am SO glad that he was standing in the bathroom when it happened. He originally had been in bed and told me he had to potty (again!) so I went ahead and let him get up to go, when he got sick all over the bathroom floor. Poor little guy, he was so upset. So I bathed him (again), while poor Mike gagged his way through vomit ceanup duty.
He is sleeping now, and I hope he rests good tonight (no vomit please...). We shall see what the MD says tomorrow.
Remember last week/weekend when he had nightime accidents 2 1/2 nights out of 4? Well we started noticing Monday that he was asking/telling us he had to pee...alot! This is very uncharacteristic of him, as he can hold his urine for hours before going to the bathroom, and often fights us when we tell him he has to go because it has been a while. He is claiming that he needs to go (what seems like) every half hour for the past few days. Sometimes within 2 or 3 minutes of just going! Definite frequency on his part. So I called the pediatrician today to get their opinion, and she says that if it is a bladder infection (which is not common in boys) that it may explain the bed wetting. So I made an appointment for tomorrow afternoon for him to have his tee tee checked.
Good thing, because tonight, just before bedtime, he vomited. I am SO glad that he was standing in the bathroom when it happened. He originally had been in bed and told me he had to potty (again!) so I went ahead and let him get up to go, when he got sick all over the bathroom floor. Poor little guy, he was so upset. So I bathed him (again), while poor Mike gagged his way through vomit ceanup duty.
He is sleeping now, and I hope he rests good tonight (no vomit please...). We shall see what the MD says tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
High and Dry!
That's right, no stinky ole tee tee bed last night. Way to go Jacob!!!!! I decided to cut off his liquid intake as of 6pm last night (bedtime is 730pm). It worked out wonderfully, for he woke up as dry as he was when he went to bed, and momma and daddy got a full nights sleep. Can I get a Woo-Woo!
I had told him that if he was a big boy and remained dry all night that he could have a pizza roll picnic when I picked him up from school today (the boy loves pizza rolls, NOT that I buy them that often). He got home, ate his 4 pizza rolls and drank his chocolate milk like he was the luckiest kid in the world.
His newest cute thing (there are so many...) is to read a book while he is 'doing his business' on the toilet. I can hear him in there for like 10 minutes, reading the book to himself. He won't let me come in to the bathroom until he is completely done with his story. So cute.
He has also been really interested in playing games on the computer. The biggest problem though is that 99% of all games require knowledge and skill with the mouse. Now, the games are suitable for his age, so please tell me what 3 year old knows how to independently manipulate a computer mouse??? I guess I will have to start teaching him to use it soon!
Mike and Jake are in town tonight, so I am home hanging out with baby Will and the cankle twins. Goodnight all!
I had told him that if he was a big boy and remained dry all night that he could have a pizza roll picnic when I picked him up from school today (the boy loves pizza rolls, NOT that I buy them that often). He got home, ate his 4 pizza rolls and drank his chocolate milk like he was the luckiest kid in the world.
His newest cute thing (there are so many...) is to read a book while he is 'doing his business' on the toilet. I can hear him in there for like 10 minutes, reading the book to himself. He won't let me come in to the bathroom until he is completely done with his story. So cute.
He has also been really interested in playing games on the computer. The biggest problem though is that 99% of all games require knowledge and skill with the mouse. Now, the games are suitable for his age, so please tell me what 3 year old knows how to independently manipulate a computer mouse??? I guess I will have to start teaching him to use it soon!
Mike and Jake are in town tonight, so I am home hanging out with baby Will and the cankle twins. Goodnight all!
Monday, April 20, 2009
C-A-T
OK, so I have a few things to post about from this weekend.
On Saturday we did our normal Sunday thing. We went to Walmart, then had Subway for lunch. The weather was pretty threatening all day, so we spent most of it indoors. After an attempted 1 1/2 hour nap, Jacob cheerfully exited his room fresh and ready to go. I say attempted because I don't think he actually slept at all. At least he stayed in his room, in his bed, and was quiet...right!?
Mike and I had been debating all day about taking Jacob to the LSU spring game. We have never been, and Mike had about a gazillion free tickets. We were feeling pretty cooped up, so we decided to ward off the rain and give it a shot. We changed in to our LSU game day gear and headed out. The seats were great, and there were a lot more fans than we thought there would be for such a dreary Saturday night. I didn't bring my camera (it was Jacobs' first 'game') because I was afraid it may rain. He had a lot of fun, and asked a lot of questions about what they were doing, what was that thing with the two sticks in the air (the goalpost), why were the men standing in a circle (the huddle), etc. I played commentator to my sweet boy and his quest for knowledge.
We decided to leave around halftime, because the rain was now becoming way more than threatening, and head to grab a quick bite to eat. While we were waiting for our food, I decided to spell out words to see if Jacob could sound them out. He has all of his letters and letter sounds, so we are working on basic reading. He can site read his own name, and the word STOP (I think it is more the sign than the letters that he associates the word with). So, I wrote out the word C A T. He sounded it out, and READ IT!!!!! Our man read his first word, without any help!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY JACOB!!!! We were SO very proud of him. My goal is to have him reading before kindergarten, and I think we are on the right track!
Yesterday (Sunday) was even more laid back. Mike had a ton of school work to do, so Jacob and I hung out downstairs playing games and painting. We went to a local pizza buffet place for dinner, where Jacob proceeded to eat a TON of peaches (yes, he ate fruit instead of pizza, that's our boy!). While he was eating said peaches, I happened to glance over and notice a STAPLE chilling out on top of a peach slice. WHAT!!!??? I promptly took his plate, informed the manager and received fresh peaches out of a brand new can. Honestly, I would really rather a staple in my sons food than a hair....seriously. We left unharmed and called it a night.
Jake has been night potty trained for a while now, accidents here and there. But this weekend he tee teed in his bed 2 1/2 times.....grrrrr....(1/2 because one night he made it out of bed before having the accident).
He never has accidents during the day, and has not had a problem at night up until now. We are not doing anything different, and have changed nothing in his routine. The only thing I can come up with is that I have noticed on the days he gets in a good nap, he does not have a problem at night. On the days he skips a nap is when he has the accident. I am thinking that he may be so overtired that he is sleeping too hard on the nights when he did not have a nap prior to bedtime. I am about to put the smack down on napping!!! It's not that I mind so much peeling myself from the warmth of my bed to change out his wet urine soaked sheets. It's the fact that I cannot get back to sleep after performing such a glorious task, thus leaving me droopy eyed the next day.
Say some prayers that he stays high and dry this week, and that I pass my glucose test this Friday! Almost 27 weeks now...YAY!
On Saturday we did our normal Sunday thing. We went to Walmart, then had Subway for lunch. The weather was pretty threatening all day, so we spent most of it indoors. After an attempted 1 1/2 hour nap, Jacob cheerfully exited his room fresh and ready to go. I say attempted because I don't think he actually slept at all. At least he stayed in his room, in his bed, and was quiet...right!?
Mike and I had been debating all day about taking Jacob to the LSU spring game. We have never been, and Mike had about a gazillion free tickets. We were feeling pretty cooped up, so we decided to ward off the rain and give it a shot. We changed in to our LSU game day gear and headed out. The seats were great, and there were a lot more fans than we thought there would be for such a dreary Saturday night. I didn't bring my camera (it was Jacobs' first 'game') because I was afraid it may rain. He had a lot of fun, and asked a lot of questions about what they were doing, what was that thing with the two sticks in the air (the goalpost), why were the men standing in a circle (the huddle), etc. I played commentator to my sweet boy and his quest for knowledge.
We decided to leave around halftime, because the rain was now becoming way more than threatening, and head to grab a quick bite to eat. While we were waiting for our food, I decided to spell out words to see if Jacob could sound them out. He has all of his letters and letter sounds, so we are working on basic reading. He can site read his own name, and the word STOP (I think it is more the sign than the letters that he associates the word with). So, I wrote out the word C A T. He sounded it out, and READ IT!!!!! Our man read his first word, without any help!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY JACOB!!!! We were SO very proud of him. My goal is to have him reading before kindergarten, and I think we are on the right track!
Yesterday (Sunday) was even more laid back. Mike had a ton of school work to do, so Jacob and I hung out downstairs playing games and painting. We went to a local pizza buffet place for dinner, where Jacob proceeded to eat a TON of peaches (yes, he ate fruit instead of pizza, that's our boy!). While he was eating said peaches, I happened to glance over and notice a STAPLE chilling out on top of a peach slice. WHAT!!!??? I promptly took his plate, informed the manager and received fresh peaches out of a brand new can. Honestly, I would really rather a staple in my sons food than a hair....seriously. We left unharmed and called it a night.
Jake has been night potty trained for a while now, accidents here and there. But this weekend he tee teed in his bed 2 1/2 times.....grrrrr....(1/2 because one night he made it out of bed before having the accident).
He never has accidents during the day, and has not had a problem at night up until now. We are not doing anything different, and have changed nothing in his routine. The only thing I can come up with is that I have noticed on the days he gets in a good nap, he does not have a problem at night. On the days he skips a nap is when he has the accident. I am thinking that he may be so overtired that he is sleeping too hard on the nights when he did not have a nap prior to bedtime. I am about to put the smack down on napping!!! It's not that I mind so much peeling myself from the warmth of my bed to change out his wet urine soaked sheets. It's the fact that I cannot get back to sleep after performing such a glorious task, thus leaving me droopy eyed the next day.
Say some prayers that he stays high and dry this week, and that I pass my glucose test this Friday! Almost 27 weeks now...YAY!
Friday, April 17, 2009
A day with friends
Yesterday, Jacob and I spent the day with friends. What a nice day it was. The sun was shining and a cool breeze was blowing. We took the kids for some lunch at Chik-fil-a and let them play in their play area for a while (this is the only restaurant that has a play area anywhere near where we live, plus they offer healthier options...you know, healthier than fries!). Following lunch, we brought the kids to the nearby duck pond. Jacob and I frequent this pond, and the ducks are always in abundance, waiting to hiss (yes, they hiss) at you for bread. On this day though, the ducks were all spread out around the entirety of the pond, not so interested in the bread. Figures. I am thinking it is because it is spring break week, so the ducks have had a bit more bread than their usual from all of the visitors to the pond this week.
After feeding, er....throwing the bread at the ducks, we took a stroll on the track around the pond. Their are stretch stations every so often, and the kids thought that they would stop and 'exercise' at each one. They had great fun, and us mom's had a chance to catch up. Praise Jesus for a fun day with friends.
Just like mom, loving the icecream...
Throw that bread boy, use your arm..
Already a smoothe talker.....
Connor, Brooke, Jacob and Lauren. Just hanging out at the park...
After feeding, er....throwing the bread at the ducks, we took a stroll on the track around the pond. Their are stretch stations every so often, and the kids thought that they would stop and 'exercise' at each one. They had great fun, and us mom's had a chance to catch up. Praise Jesus for a fun day with friends.
Just like mom, loving the icecream...
Throw that bread boy, use your arm..
Already a smoothe talker.....
Connor, Brooke, Jacob and Lauren. Just hanging out at the park...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
nada
Not too much happening around here so far this week, other than the fact that my ankle swelling has increased after working 2 days in a row....
I mean, come ON ankles. How is a girl supposed too look cute in a pregnancy bikini when her ankles are as wide as her hips???? Yeah right, me - bikini---NOT!
I do have to give credit where credit is due though. Mike was so awesome tonight. As I sat propped up, ankles above the heart, Mike made me dinner....twice! I was not in the mood for the first dish that he prepared (that I requested...), so he made me a second without complaining. What a man!
Jacob has been precious lately. I really need to write down all of the cute things he says, when he says them so that I can post about them all. Way too precious for words that boy.
Tomorrow (pending the cankle situation) Jacob and I are headed for a combination 3 families in one play date at the duck pond. It is supposed to rain this weekend, so hopefully we can spend a good bit of tomorrow outside.
Night all!
I mean, come ON ankles. How is a girl supposed too look cute in a pregnancy bikini when her ankles are as wide as her hips???? Yeah right, me - bikini---NOT!
I do have to give credit where credit is due though. Mike was so awesome tonight. As I sat propped up, ankles above the heart, Mike made me dinner....twice! I was not in the mood for the first dish that he prepared (that I requested...), so he made me a second without complaining. What a man!
Jacob has been precious lately. I really need to write down all of the cute things he says, when he says them so that I can post about them all. Way too precious for words that boy.
Tomorrow (pending the cankle situation) Jacob and I are headed for a combination 3 families in one play date at the duck pond. It is supposed to rain this weekend, so hopefully we can spend a good bit of tomorrow outside.
Night all!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Easter 2009
The day started with Jake man waking us at a very early 6:40am with his oooooooohhhh's and aaaahhhhhh's over what Mr. Easter bunny had left for him in the living room. Mike and I trgudged out, bed hair, eye boogers and all to try and whip up some excitement over his new found treasures. He was so very excited about his new bike and helmet that he wanted to ride it right then, helmet and all, in the living room.
We promised him that after church, he could ride his bike. So after a quick breakfast, it was off to praise the Lord for His most awesome sacrifice and glorify His resurrection on this beautiful Easter morn. The service was packed, but luckily we arrived in just enough time to nab a seat. There were easily just as many p eople standing as there were sitting. At one point, I had to run to the restroom and it took me a good 2-3 minutes to weave through the crowd of standers. It's a good thing I am visibly pregnant now, because I think that most people would have been slightly annoyed to have to shift and shuffle just for me to squeeze through to potty. Each person that I unintentionally interrupted, though, just looked at my belly, then at me, smiled and moved out of the way.
After church, we headed to Mikes' aunt and uncles home, where, for some reason, Jacob was a bit of a grumpy gus most of the time we were there. He did eventually warm up and participate in the little Easter egg hunt that they had for him and another friend of the families little boy. He then requested to ride his bike (with helmet, of course), when Mike snapped his chin in the buckle. This set off a string if endless tears and a refusal to touch mr. beloved red bike for the rest of the visit.
We then headed even furthur into town to visit my parents, where Jacob decided that, since he had not had a nap the entire day, and his system was full of candy, he would put on a small one man break dance show. He boogied like I have never seen him before. I only wish I had had my camera handy so that I could have videoed some of it. Oh well.
Jacob finally fell asleep for a bit on the car ride home...poor boy was all tuckered out from such a fun day!
After all was said and done, we had a wonderful holiday weekend. I hope Jesus was as blessed this weekend as He makes us feel each and every day.
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ps-these were too cute not to post. Jacob the golfer, and Jacob waiting for his baby brother to kick...
We promised him that after church, he could ride his bike. So after a quick breakfast, it was off to praise the Lord for His most awesome sacrifice and glorify His resurrection on this beautiful Easter morn. The service was packed, but luckily we arrived in just enough time to nab a seat. There were easily just as many p eople standing as there were sitting. At one point, I had to run to the restroom and it took me a good 2-3 minutes to weave through the crowd of standers. It's a good thing I am visibly pregnant now, because I think that most people would have been slightly annoyed to have to shift and shuffle just for me to squeeze through to potty. Each person that I unintentionally interrupted, though, just looked at my belly, then at me, smiled and moved out of the way.
After church, we headed to Mikes' aunt and uncles home, where, for some reason, Jacob was a bit of a grumpy gus most of the time we were there. He did eventually warm up and participate in the little Easter egg hunt that they had for him and another friend of the families little boy. He then requested to ride his bike (with helmet, of course), when Mike snapped his chin in the buckle. This set off a string if endless tears and a refusal to touch mr. beloved red bike for the rest of the visit.
We then headed even furthur into town to visit my parents, where Jacob decided that, since he had not had a nap the entire day, and his system was full of candy, he would put on a small one man break dance show. He boogied like I have never seen him before. I only wish I had had my camera handy so that I could have videoed some of it. Oh well.
Jacob finally fell asleep for a bit on the car ride home...poor boy was all tuckered out from such a fun day!
After all was said and done, we had a wonderful holiday weekend. I hope Jesus was as blessed this weekend as He makes us feel each and every day.
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ps-these were too cute not to post. Jacob the golfer, and Jacob waiting for his baby brother to kick...
Saturday, April 11, 2009
WAY too much stuffed in to one day
We woke this morning, unsure of what the plans for the day would be. Mike and I spent some time rapping (yes, we rapped) a song during breakfast about the dog while Jacob looked at us as if we were crazy. Mike went to the gym, and then we decided to make a quick run to the mall before finally finishing up the garden work we started last weekend.
We got a lot done while shopping. Mike hit the jackpot at JC Penneys, where he found dress shirts for as low as $2.50!I also finally found a black tie for Jacob for the wedding he is in next month, no luck on the child suspenders or strapless bra though. Who pays $30 for a strapless bra? Is it just me or is that an insane price for something that is not worn everyday....?
After the mall, we came home to garden, while Jacob played with the neighbor girl. For some reason, working in the yard makes the time pass very quickly, because before we knew it, it was 6:30 in the pm.
I gathered in the troops for a quick washdown in the shower and we ran over to make (a very quick) Walmart run. I found a strapless bra here (big surprise) for only $10bucks. That's what I'm talking about!
On the way home, we stopped to fill up the tank in my car and (yet again) the credit card company had put a freeze on our card. The freeze it over the dumbest things. Mind numbing minuscule transactions. I appreciate a credit company watching so closely for fraudulent charges, but come on....does a two dollar and something charge at Race Track qualify as a fraudulent charge? I think not.
We got that squared away, filled up the car with gas, and rolled in to the drive at 8pm. Without dying eggs or putting out carrots for the Easter Bunny,we scooted Jacob off to bed with thoughts of candy and chocolate bunnies dancing in his head. It's a good think he is young enough to not mind missing out on the dying of the eggs. Maybe next year....
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Jacob: "mama, are we going to Jasons' pannies?"
me: "yes man, we are going to JC Penneys"
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Jacob: "mama, where is Madigascoe" (In reference to the US map)
me: "baby, do you mean New Mexico??"
Have a wonderful Easter Sunday
We got a lot done while shopping. Mike hit the jackpot at JC Penneys, where he found dress shirts for as low as $2.50!I also finally found a black tie for Jacob for the wedding he is in next month, no luck on the child suspenders or strapless bra though. Who pays $30 for a strapless bra? Is it just me or is that an insane price for something that is not worn everyday....?
After the mall, we came home to garden, while Jacob played with the neighbor girl. For some reason, working in the yard makes the time pass very quickly, because before we knew it, it was 6:30 in the pm.
I gathered in the troops for a quick washdown in the shower and we ran over to make (a very quick) Walmart run. I found a strapless bra here (big surprise) for only $10bucks. That's what I'm talking about!
On the way home, we stopped to fill up the tank in my car and (yet again) the credit card company had put a freeze on our card. The freeze it over the dumbest things. Mind numbing minuscule transactions. I appreciate a credit company watching so closely for fraudulent charges, but come on....does a two dollar and something charge at Race Track qualify as a fraudulent charge? I think not.
We got that squared away, filled up the car with gas, and rolled in to the drive at 8pm. Without dying eggs or putting out carrots for the Easter Bunny,we scooted Jacob off to bed with thoughts of candy and chocolate bunnies dancing in his head. It's a good think he is young enough to not mind missing out on the dying of the eggs. Maybe next year....
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Jacob: "mama, are we going to Jasons' pannies?"
me: "yes man, we are going to JC Penneys"
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Jacob: "mama, where is Madigascoe" (In reference to the US map)
me: "baby, do you mean New Mexico??"
Have a wonderful Easter Sunday
Friday, April 10, 2009
A very 'Good" Friday it is
I couldn't have said it better myself....
By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with Him, make us fit for Him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that's not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God's grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise.
We continue to shout our praise even when we're hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we're never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!
Christ arrives right on time to make this happen. He didn't, and doesn't, wait for us to get ready. He presented himself for this sacrificial death when we were far too weak and rebellious to do anything to get ourselves ready. And even if we hadn't been so weak, we wouldn't have known what to do anyway. We can understand someone dying for a person worth dying for, and we can understand how someone good and noble could inspire us to selfless sacrifice. But God put his love on the line for us by offering His Son in sacrificial death while we were of no use whatever to Him.
Romans 5:1-8 (The Message)
Today is "Good Friday", traditionally recognized by millions of people across the world as the day that the man called Jesus was crucified on a cross. But, what makes the horrific death of one of the most respected persons in history something to be considered "good"?
Death is usually not a welcome topic for people to think or even talk about.
Crucifixion is, by all accounts, one of the most painful and gruesome ways to end a life.
For those who knew and loved Christ, His death certainly had to seem like a hopeless and untimely end of the Messiah's journey.
Perhaps, there is no such thing as a "bad" situation in life. Certainly, there are poor choices we can make, but if God desires the "best" for our lives, isn't He willing and able to use each and every situation for "good"? He certainly turned Christ's death into the greatest good ever known to man...can't He also turn the "horrible" situations (even those that involve death) in my life into something good? And, maybe He doesn't actually "turn" those situations...maybe all along, they are good no matter what our human minds and emotions want to tell us.
God hasn't called us to worship Him despite our "bad" situation...He wants us to worship Him because of our "bad" situation. This is why today is "Good" Friday...not just because Christ rose from the dead three days later, but also because his death on the cross was, in and of itself, a good thing...the greatest thing.
At the wonderful tragic mysterious tree
On that beautiful scandalous night, You and me
Were atoned by His blood
Forever washed white
On that beautiful scandalous night
By entering through faith into what God has always wanted to do for us—set us right with Him, make us fit for Him—we have it all together with God because of our Master Jesus. And that's not all: We throw open our doors to God and discover at the same moment that He has already thrown open his door to us. We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God's grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise.
We continue to shout our praise even when we're hemmed in with troubles, because we know how troubles can develop passionate patience in us, and how that patience in turn forges the tempered steel of virtue, keeping us alert for whatever God will do next. In alert expectancy such as this, we're never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary—we can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit!
Christ arrives right on time to make this happen. He didn't, and doesn't, wait for us to get ready. He presented himself for this sacrificial death when we were far too weak and rebellious to do anything to get ourselves ready. And even if we hadn't been so weak, we wouldn't have known what to do anyway. We can understand someone dying for a person worth dying for, and we can understand how someone good and noble could inspire us to selfless sacrifice. But God put his love on the line for us by offering His Son in sacrificial death while we were of no use whatever to Him.
Romans 5:1-8 (The Message)
Today is "Good Friday", traditionally recognized by millions of people across the world as the day that the man called Jesus was crucified on a cross. But, what makes the horrific death of one of the most respected persons in history something to be considered "good"?
Death is usually not a welcome topic for people to think or even talk about.
Crucifixion is, by all accounts, one of the most painful and gruesome ways to end a life.
For those who knew and loved Christ, His death certainly had to seem like a hopeless and untimely end of the Messiah's journey.
Perhaps, there is no such thing as a "bad" situation in life. Certainly, there are poor choices we can make, but if God desires the "best" for our lives, isn't He willing and able to use each and every situation for "good"? He certainly turned Christ's death into the greatest good ever known to man...can't He also turn the "horrible" situations (even those that involve death) in my life into something good? And, maybe He doesn't actually "turn" those situations...maybe all along, they are good no matter what our human minds and emotions want to tell us.
God hasn't called us to worship Him despite our "bad" situation...He wants us to worship Him because of our "bad" situation. This is why today is "Good" Friday...not just because Christ rose from the dead three days later, but also because his death on the cross was, in and of itself, a good thing...the greatest thing.
At the wonderful tragic mysterious tree
On that beautiful scandalous night, You and me
Were atoned by His blood
Forever washed white
On that beautiful scandalous night
Thursday, April 9, 2009
bunny cake - take two
OK, so we had a wonderful day today, besides the fact that I showed up early to deliver the cake to Jacobs' school only to discover that his teacher decided to postpone the class party until 10 or 10:30 (was originally scheduled for 9;30). So, I left and drove over to Hobby Lobby. Mike told me he thought they had closed down (WHAT!!!!! HECK no....). They didn't (whoosh!) and I ended up browsing a little too long. I did not make it back to his school until 10:15, and the teacher thought it would be OK to do the egg hunt without me (GGGGGGGRRRRRRRRRRRR). So basically I watched the kids eat lunch and read stories. Oh well, time with my baby boy, that's all that matters.
I left him to nap at school, went to the gym, and came home to do some spring cleaning. Then, once I picked Jakey up, we headed to the neighbors to bring some baked goods to their little boy who had surgery today.
I am posting pictures from the party today, and of the twice baked bunny cake!
I left him to nap at school, went to the gym, and came home to do some spring cleaning. Then, once I picked Jakey up, we headed to the neighbors to bring some baked goods to their little boy who had surgery today.
I am posting pictures from the party today, and of the twice baked bunny cake!
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