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Monday, May 16, 2011
Sweet Note
A sweet friend highlighted this and left this sweet note in my Bible study workbook. Sweet.
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
Successful Spontaneity
My girls and I slept in until the 9:00 hour Saturday. We then received an invitation to go out on the boat for lunch. After some discussion and thought, I sprung into action to get kids fed, everyone dressed and sunny weather-ready, and bags packed for all conditions. After some miscommunication and detail- making, we were on our way to Boca. First trip for both girls!
I was a little worried about Rea. I actually thought she might get bored on the boat after the newness wore off. Boy, was I wrong! She loved it!!!!
Sticking her feet in like daddy and chowing down on fried chicken. (Another first for her!)
We stopped at a little island where we made sand castles without any tools, chatted, laughed, and observed crabs.
Mis finally getting a few minutes of uninterrupted RJ time.
Littlest was excellent on her boating adventure. We had to outrun a pretty good storm which was hairy, but kinda funny at the time. We ventured further on Boca for dinner because some of the island was without power from the storm. This the view from the restaurant after dinner.
Rea just couldn't get enough of the beach or of Mis. She didn't want to stop playing...even after being engulfed by a wave.
Although there were 100 things I could have worked on here at the house with my husbands help, the change of scenery and pace was good. It was a lot of work, but we made a lot of memories. What a beautiful place to enjoy my beautiful family and "friends".
I was a little worried about Rea. I actually thought she might get bored on the boat after the newness wore off. Boy, was I wrong! She loved it!!!!
Sticking her feet in like daddy and chowing down on fried chicken. (Another first for her!)
We stopped at a little island where we made sand castles without any tools, chatted, laughed, and observed crabs.
Mis finally getting a few minutes of uninterrupted RJ time.
Littlest was excellent on her boating adventure. We had to outrun a pretty good storm which was hairy, but kinda funny at the time. We ventured further on Boca for dinner because some of the island was without power from the storm. This the view from the restaurant after dinner.
Rea just couldn't get enough of the beach or of Mis. She didn't want to stop playing...even after being engulfed by a wave.
Although there were 100 things I could have worked on here at the house with my husbands help, the change of scenery and pace was good. It was a lot of work, but we made a lot of memories. What a beautiful place to enjoy my beautiful family and "friends".
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Mom & Daughters
Mother's Day.
Sandwiched between two generations of special people.
Brings me unspeakable joy. Vibrant, full of life, intense.
How can one have such love towards two different people.
So new, fresh, innocent. Sweet.
Such an honor to call them daughters. To have for just a season.
Humbled. Abundantly blessed.
Reminded of the amazing example that is before me. To be thoughtful, generous, passionate, encouraging, authentic, like Christ. Such an honor to call her mom.
Sandwiched between two generations of special people.
Brings me unspeakable joy. Vibrant, full of life, intense.
How can one have such love towards two different people.
So new, fresh, innocent. Sweet.
Such an honor to call them daughters. To have for just a season.
Humbled. Abundantly blessed.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Randomness
Oops! Found littlest like this in the car...
At 7 weeks, I'm packing up newborn clothes already. :(
I let big little play in the rain a bit.
(wondering if I should post this picture or not)
I do not think the picture below is a result of the picture above.
After a couple bouts with coughing and wheezing, being exposed to pneumonia, and having an almost 7 week old, I took Rea to dad's walk in clinic. Lungs were clear. I put the humidifier in her room and continued with vitamins.
Ok experience. No crying. Too interested in TV. Still hates to have her ears messed with. Weighs 28 pounds.
I'm documenting my thoughts on this next topic so I can look back in 5 years and see how different I may or may not operate.
Overwhelmed. I so often feel overwhelmed...before and after kids. I want to get so much done right now, right away, and do it at 110%. I have learned that its worse when I'm tired. I want our life to be a certain way for JMA. He helps a lot when he's home, but I wish he didn't have to. (I just spent time listing all the items on my on-going list...then started to get overwhelmed with the fact that I kept thinking of things and can't get it all done...ridiculous!) . I want to check it all off the list...just once! Or at least get it under control!
Two major issues...1) I thrive on productivity. I put an unhealthy importance on what I "check off" that day. 2) I have unrealistic expectations of myself during this season.
JMA's response, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."
He's right, of course! So, just about every moment of every day, I'm choosing to prioritize, focus on the one task, and give God my thoughts on all the other things. He knows the desires of my heart and I trust him with that. I do a lot of praying about this throughout the day when the "feeling" comes on. There are a few things that MUST get done and the rest will wait. One of which is my time doing Bible study. For the first time in my life, I have made this a priority. My prayer is to always hunger and thirst for His Word, his presence...to crave it!
Why do most nursing tanks and bras have such wide, old lady straps??? Do they think everyone who nurses must have DDs???
We now doo-doo in the potty well, but now we're working on starting and finishing #1 in the potty.
This feeding is over...must get back to things.
At 7 weeks, I'm packing up newborn clothes already. :(
I let big little play in the rain a bit.
(wondering if I should post this picture or not)
I do not think the picture below is a result of the picture above.
After a couple bouts with coughing and wheezing, being exposed to pneumonia, and having an almost 7 week old, I took Rea to dad's walk in clinic. Lungs were clear. I put the humidifier in her room and continued with vitamins.
Ok experience. No crying. Too interested in TV. Still hates to have her ears messed with. Weighs 28 pounds.
I'm documenting my thoughts on this next topic so I can look back in 5 years and see how different I may or may not operate.
Overwhelmed. I so often feel overwhelmed...before and after kids. I want to get so much done right now, right away, and do it at 110%. I have learned that its worse when I'm tired. I want our life to be a certain way for JMA. He helps a lot when he's home, but I wish he didn't have to. (I just spent time listing all the items on my on-going list...then started to get overwhelmed with the fact that I kept thinking of things and can't get it all done...ridiculous!) . I want to check it all off the list...just once! Or at least get it under control!
Two major issues...1) I thrive on productivity. I put an unhealthy importance on what I "check off" that day. 2) I have unrealistic expectations of myself during this season.
JMA's response, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."
He's right, of course! So, just about every moment of every day, I'm choosing to prioritize, focus on the one task, and give God my thoughts on all the other things. He knows the desires of my heart and I trust him with that. I do a lot of praying about this throughout the day when the "feeling" comes on. There are a few things that MUST get done and the rest will wait. One of which is my time doing Bible study. For the first time in my life, I have made this a priority. My prayer is to always hunger and thirst for His Word, his presence...to crave it!
Why do most nursing tanks and bras have such wide, old lady straps??? Do they think everyone who nurses must have DDs???
We now doo-doo in the potty well, but now we're working on starting and finishing #1 in the potty.
This feeding is over...must get back to things.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Too much!
The big little is too much sometimes! So big, yet so little.
After naps, she lays in her bed reading, talking, playing, and/or calling for me. When I walk through the door, she is always excited to see me. She hops up, spits out her pipe, and jumps out of bed. She just about always has something to say or do right away. The first thing she asked today was to watch Team Umizoomi which she wanted to watch before nap and I said after. This girl forgets nothing!
I was trying to be stern and express my disappointed that she took her pull up off and as a result peed in her bed. (which means change the sheets AGAIN) She started smelling her shirt and saying "ew peeps" because she knew that is what I would say. ("peeps"=pee...my mom calls it that, so Rea and I do too) Anyway, it was just really cute and funny. On top of that, this what her hair looked like...
I lost the oh so serious teachable moment and just laughed. (and had her pose for a picture too, of course)
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After naps, she lays in her bed reading, talking, playing, and/or calling for me. When I walk through the door, she is always excited to see me. She hops up, spits out her pipe, and jumps out of bed. She just about always has something to say or do right away. The first thing she asked today was to watch Team Umizoomi which she wanted to watch before nap and I said after. This girl forgets nothing!
I was trying to be stern and express my disappointed that she took her pull up off and as a result peed in her bed. (which means change the sheets AGAIN) She started smelling her shirt and saying "ew peeps" because she knew that is what I would say. ("peeps"=pee...my mom calls it that, so Rea and I do too) Anyway, it was just really cute and funny. On top of that, this what her hair looked like...
I lost the oh so serious teachable moment and just laughed. (and had her pose for a picture too, of course)
little RCA: (pees just a bit in her undies)
big RCA: (learns of this, sends her to the bathroom, and expresses her disappointment)
little RCA: (cries a bit)
big RCA: (puts her on the potty)
little RCA: (finishes going potty) says " you happy now, mom? you happy now?" (and puts my face in her hands) HOW CAN I NOT BE?!?!?!? :)
big RCA: (forgets about the annoying peepee accident...for just a minute or two) :)
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
"Farm" Fresh
Matt and Tara gave us 6 eggs from their chickens.
Since they just started laying, they are different sizes. I learned that the longer they lay, the larger they get. I was kinda nervous to try them, but I decided to make a few for Rea and myself for breakfast.
Double yolk in the first one. I added 2 more local eggs, 1 store bought egg, milk, cheese and seasoned with salt. End result...good!!! Not any better or worse tasting than the regular.
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Since they just started laying, they are different sizes. I learned that the longer they lay, the larger they get. I was kinda nervous to try them, but I decided to make a few for Rea and myself for breakfast.
Double yolk in the first one. I added 2 more local eggs, 1 store bought egg, milk, cheese and seasoned with salt. End result...good!!! Not any better or worse tasting than the regular.
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
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