Go!
It's the simple things that make life grand!!
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
More Summer Times
Get out the sprinklers because it's HOT outside! On your mark. Get set...
Go!
It's the simple things that make life grand!!
Go!
It's the simple things that make life grand!!
Monday, June 24, 2013
Multitudes on Monday
1843. a happy and healthy 15-month-old Peanut
1844. sharing whatever I'm having for breakfast every.single.morning with Peanut - he eats way more than I do!
1845. baseball games in the front yard "for fun," as Birdie says, so no one gets out
1846. mosquito repellant for the sweet ones in our family who get eaten up
1847. the kiddos' excitement as Mama re-arranges the school room {again}
1848. our first family trip to a professional baseball game
1849. tailgating in the parking lot with family, food, and birthday cake
1850. fun and simple art projects to do on long summer days (thank you, Pinterest!)
1851. Scott teaching Birdie-girl how to do division - for fun (their brains work differently from mine if math is "fun")
1852. as I tucked Buddy-Ro into bed last night hearing him say, "Mama, you're the nicest person ever! I'll give you one more kiss." Melt!!!
Psalm 118:1, "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever!"
1844. sharing whatever I'm having for breakfast every.single.morning with Peanut - he eats way more than I do!
1845. baseball games in the front yard "for fun," as Birdie says, so no one gets out
1846. mosquito repellant for the sweet ones in our family who get eaten up
1847. the kiddos' excitement as Mama re-arranges the school room {again}
1848. our first family trip to a professional baseball game
1849. tailgating in the parking lot with family, food, and birthday cake
1850. fun and simple art projects to do on long summer days (thank you, Pinterest!)
1851. Scott teaching Birdie-girl how to do division - for fun (their brains work differently from mine if math is "fun")
1852. as I tucked Buddy-Ro into bed last night hearing him say, "Mama, you're the nicest person ever! I'll give you one more kiss." Melt!!!
Psalm 118:1, "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever!"
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Happy Heart Helpers
I'm sure I'm the only one, ahem, but my kiddos seem to have a difficult time with full obedience lately. Obeying they first time they are asked; obeying fully; obeying respectfully.
We have a saying in our house: Obey - Right Away, All the Way, With a Happy Heart.
I'm sure I didn't come up with that nifty saying on my own, but I honestly don't know where it came from if I didn't. I do know that I say it often. Too often lately.
So in hopes of encouraging the kiddos to obey fully, I set up our Happy Heart Helper Jars.
When they obey fully - meaning Right Away (as soon as they are asked), All the Way (doing all they were asked to do), and With a Happy Heart (without arguing or complaining) - they will earn pom poms in their jars. When their jars fill up, they get to choose a prize. Fro-yo date, trip to Hobby Lobby for craft supplies, trip to the Dollar Store or the toy aisle at Wal-Mart have been their ideas lately. Hoping that since they are responsible for how they act and what their prize is {within reason!}, they will take ownership of the entire process.
One thing that seems to help with this is that if they do something blatantly unkind or disobedient, they must take pom poms out of their own jars. Ouch! Hurts a lot more for them to do it rather than Mama or Daddy doing it for them. Responsibility, folks. It may be lost in culture, but it's not lost in our house!!
We have a saying in our house: Obey - Right Away, All the Way, With a Happy Heart.
I'm sure I didn't come up with that nifty saying on my own, but I honestly don't know where it came from if I didn't. I do know that I say it often. Too often lately.
So in hopes of encouraging the kiddos to obey fully, I set up our Happy Heart Helper Jars.
When they obey fully - meaning Right Away (as soon as they are asked), All the Way (doing all they were asked to do), and With a Happy Heart (without arguing or complaining) - they will earn pom poms in their jars. When their jars fill up, they get to choose a prize. Fro-yo date, trip to Hobby Lobby for craft supplies, trip to the Dollar Store or the toy aisle at Wal-Mart have been their ideas lately. Hoping that since they are responsible for how they act and what their prize is {within reason!}, they will take ownership of the entire process.
One thing that seems to help with this is that if they do something blatantly unkind or disobedient, they must take pom poms out of their own jars. Ouch! Hurts a lot more for them to do it rather than Mama or Daddy doing it for them. Responsibility, folks. It may be lost in culture, but it's not lost in our house!!
Friday, June 21, 2013
Five Minute Fridays: Rhythm
The rhythm of my heart starts at the beginning of each day. As I wake and roll over in my bed, the choice is mine.
It's a hard choice to make most mornings, I'll be honest there. 9 out of 10 mornings, I'd rather turn the alarm off and go back to sleep. Goodness knows I can always use extra rest! But when I choose extra sleep instead of purposefully starting my day, my rhythm is always off.
There are so many instances in the Bible of God meeting with His children in the morning. I don't think that's a coincidence. Our hearts and minds are empty each morning, waiting to be filled with something. When I choose to fill my heart and mind with God's love and His promises each morning, the rhythm of my day is so, so, so much better. I've had "Me Time," so I feel able to freely lavish time and energy on my three kiddos. I've been filled with grace and love and {gasp!} patience, so I have much more to give my children.
The rhythm of Mama's day so often sets the rhythm of my family's day. I don't want to take that lightly.
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Linked up with Lisa Jo's Five Minute Fridays
It's a hard choice to make most mornings, I'll be honest there. 9 out of 10 mornings, I'd rather turn the alarm off and go back to sleep. Goodness knows I can always use extra rest! But when I choose extra sleep instead of purposefully starting my day, my rhythm is always off.
There are so many instances in the Bible of God meeting with His children in the morning. I don't think that's a coincidence. Our hearts and minds are empty each morning, waiting to be filled with something. When I choose to fill my heart and mind with God's love and His promises each morning, the rhythm of my day is so, so, so much better. I've had "Me Time," so I feel able to freely lavish time and energy on my three kiddos. I've been filled with grace and love and {gasp!} patience, so I have much more to give my children.
The rhythm of Mama's day so often sets the rhythm of my family's day. I don't want to take that lightly.
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Linked up with Lisa Jo's Five Minute Fridays
Thursday, June 20, 2013
Summer times
Summer. I've said it before, summer and I have a love/hate relationship. On one hand, I love the laid back pace. On the other, I hate not having a routine. On one hand I love that the weather is hot and the kiddos can play to their hearts' content outside. On the other, I hate being hot. It's a paradox that happens each year. Good thing there are three other seasons that I enjoy fully. :)
But summer always brings forth fun times and fun memories. Camping out and cooking over a fire in our backyard is one of those! Along with using very creative things for tables. Gotta love a hubby that always has extra wood lying around to whip up something when we need it. ;)
And there's also learning to ride a bike without training wheels.
Learning in the grass has its advantages...
While big brother didn't fully appreciate losing his training wheels {yet}, the little brother found something he loves to do. Swing!!
Of course, the only picture I managed to get of our tent was on my phone. Next time, I'm getting someone to take MY picture inside the tent so that I have proof I slept out there with everyone. :)
Two more months of summer memories to make. Not that I'm counting down or anything. Ahem. ;)
But summer always brings forth fun times and fun memories. Camping out and cooking over a fire in our backyard is one of those! Along with using very creative things for tables. Gotta love a hubby that always has extra wood lying around to whip up something when we need it. ;)
And there's also learning to ride a bike without training wheels.
Learning in the grass has its advantages...
While big brother didn't fully appreciate losing his training wheels {yet}, the little brother found something he loves to do. Swing!!
Of course, the only picture I managed to get of our tent was on my phone. Next time, I'm getting someone to take MY picture inside the tent so that I have proof I slept out there with everyone. :)
Two more months of summer memories to make. Not that I'm counting down or anything. Ahem. ;)
Monday, June 17, 2013
Multitudes on Monday
1830. celebrating Scott on Father's Day
1831. the blessing Scott is to our family and our children
1832. camping in the backyard for the first time of the year
1833. grilling over the fire pit
1834. turquoise lemonade
1835. watching lightening bugs from the tent
1836. seeing the Barn Owl that nests in our tree fly in for the night
1837. listening to the baby owls chirp/screech for food
1838. seeing the stars become brighter and brighter as we lay in the tent
1839. hearing Buddy-Ro say, "Daddy, did you know God made all of this?!"
1840. the rain fly that we put on the tent to keep the very heavy dew from soaking us
1841. making it all night in the backyard
1842. making fun and lasting memories as a family
Psalm 96:13, "Let all creation rejoice before the Lord."
1831. the blessing Scott is to our family and our children
1832. camping in the backyard for the first time of the year
1833. grilling over the fire pit
1834. turquoise lemonade
1835. watching lightening bugs from the tent
1836. seeing the Barn Owl that nests in our tree fly in for the night
1837. listening to the baby owls chirp/screech for food
1838. seeing the stars become brighter and brighter as we lay in the tent
1839. hearing Buddy-Ro say, "Daddy, did you know God made all of this?!"
1840. the rain fly that we put on the tent to keep the very heavy dew from soaking us
1841. making it all night in the backyard
1842. making fun and lasting memories as a family
Psalm 96:13, "Let all creation rejoice before the Lord."
Saturday, June 15, 2013
VBS 2013
The kiddos went to VBS this week with their Nana. It was such a wonderful week for them, and I am so glad they were able to go! My in-laws go to a small church, but their VBS was big this year. It was full of great music, good fellowship, and of course yummy snacks. :)
One night this week, I had fixed Birdie's hair "fancy" {as she calls it} and was just shocked at how grown up she is starting to look these days. Goodness at how time goes by.
And Buddy-Ro is growing up too these days, it's just not as easy to document. ;)
Thankful for a great week for the kiddos at VBS. Last night was the "closing," so Scott and I went. I was teary-eyed at the songs that they sang. Songs full of worship and praises to Jesus for His goodness, love, and grace. There is nothing more I want my kiddos to hide in their hearts than that!
One night this week, I had fixed Birdie's hair "fancy" {as she calls it} and was just shocked at how grown up she is starting to look these days. Goodness at how time goes by.
And Buddy-Ro is growing up too these days, it's just not as easy to document. ;)
Thankful for a great week for the kiddos at VBS. Last night was the "closing," so Scott and I went. I was teary-eyed at the songs that they sang. Songs full of worship and praises to Jesus for His goodness, love, and grace. There is nothing more I want my kiddos to hide in their hearts than that!
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