So, tonight we are sitting watching television and I get to thinking about what kinds of things the girls have been interested in at age 3. This stems from Ellyn's everything Froggie! She is my frog girl. She has a pillow that used to belong to Virginia, until she decided to pass it along to Ellyn. She has been sleeping with it ever since.
This got me to thinking about what the other two girls were into at that age. I remember going on a trip with Tate when Rebekah was 3, she was very into Duckies. So while on that trip I had found a toy shop and bought her all kinds of Duckies. She loved them, and they of course have made there way to Ellyn too. But she is just not that into the Duckies.
Now Virginia is a little harder to remember, but she has always been into bugs! That is just her thing. The only things that I have ever bought that had bugs on them were some gardening gear.
This makes me wonder what kinds of things I was very into when I was 3 years old.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Change
So, tonight I was considering making a change in life, then the phone rang.
Last night Tate asked me if I had seen a job posting for a job at Nuner, where my girls go to school. I wasn't really interested but then thought I may as well look into it. So, I read the job posting. It is something that I can do, and most likely would be very good at it..Family and Community School Specialist. I still may apply, although the deadline is tomorrow.
I am always a little conflicted with going back to work. But, now I only have one child that I watch and Ellyn. I was getting ready to print out an application and the phone rang.
Now, I have had these particular calls before and they always seem to fall through. It was a call from a friend that now lives in TX. She has a friend up here that called her to ask if she knew anyone here that babysits. Well, my friend called me....I am going to call this mom tomorrow. The children are 2 1/2 yr old boy and a 4 yr old girl. I am hoping that this will work, it is only 2 days a week, which is what I do, part-time child care. There is a big need for this and not a lot of options.
So, I am trusting in God that this was a sign that I am still needed to be home for others that are in need of my services. God, you are in control of this and I am giving it to you....all I ask is that it works out!
Last night Tate asked me if I had seen a job posting for a job at Nuner, where my girls go to school. I wasn't really interested but then thought I may as well look into it. So, I read the job posting. It is something that I can do, and most likely would be very good at it..Family and Community School Specialist. I still may apply, although the deadline is tomorrow.
I am always a little conflicted with going back to work. But, now I only have one child that I watch and Ellyn. I was getting ready to print out an application and the phone rang.
Now, I have had these particular calls before and they always seem to fall through. It was a call from a friend that now lives in TX. She has a friend up here that called her to ask if she knew anyone here that babysits. Well, my friend called me....I am going to call this mom tomorrow. The children are 2 1/2 yr old boy and a 4 yr old girl. I am hoping that this will work, it is only 2 days a week, which is what I do, part-time child care. There is a big need for this and not a lot of options.
So, I am trusting in God that this was a sign that I am still needed to be home for others that are in need of my services. God, you are in control of this and I am giving it to you....all I ask is that it works out!
Back to School!!!!
I have been waiting for this day for about the last month! I love my kids, I really do, but I am very HAPPY that they are BACK TO SCHOOL!
There is always a little hitch the first day of school, the bus is always late, and I am okay with that. We have the best bus driver in the world, Miss Wanda! She makes sure that she changes her bus route a bit just so the girls do not have to cross the street. This morning we went ahead and met the bus at the corner to make sure that we had Miss Wanda again this year. And there she was! So she is going to make the pick up and drop off the same as last year....right in front of the house!
As I was crossing the street back to our house I hear "I love you MOM!!!" from the bus window! Thanks Rebekah for making me smile....I love you too!
There is always a little hitch the first day of school, the bus is always late, and I am okay with that. We have the best bus driver in the world, Miss Wanda! She makes sure that she changes her bus route a bit just so the girls do not have to cross the street. This morning we went ahead and met the bus at the corner to make sure that we had Miss Wanda again this year. And there she was! So she is going to make the pick up and drop off the same as last year....right in front of the house!
As I was crossing the street back to our house I hear "I love you MOM!!!" from the bus window! Thanks Rebekah for making me smile....I love you too!
Monday, August 16, 2010
Tween
Virginia has become a very independent young lady, but still has her childish moments. I like the cuddle moments, but really dislike the baby talk moments. She wants to be able to do what she wants when she wants, sounds a bit familiar......this is me. I am proud of who she is and who she will become. Just getting there is going to be the challenge.
Virginia, you will always be my first born, one of the lights of my life and I will love you no matter what!
Friday, August 6, 2010
Friday Night
So we had decided that Friday nights would be pizza night for the family. Well, we did pizza night on Wednesday this week, so tonight we decided that we would just stay home.
We cooked burgers on the grill, went swimming and now Tate and I are sitting by the fire pit out side enjoying the cooler evening. I have been waiting for these cool evenings, they are my favorite. The cooler nights are also great for having the windows open and listening to the nature outside while drifting off to sleep....I can't wait for bed time tonight!
We have another busy weekend ahead. The weekends have been very tiring but a lot of fun. This weekend brings 2 birthday parties, 1 Bachelor party (in Chicago), dinner and a movie with my mom and sisters, Church, a stamping class and then the final event of the weekend - potluck growth group! I will have to find time in there to make Chili and corn bread for our group.
Well now to get back to relaxing next to the fire pit! Have a fun and safe weekend.....can you believe that summer is almost gone?!
We cooked burgers on the grill, went swimming and now Tate and I are sitting by the fire pit out side enjoying the cooler evening. I have been waiting for these cool evenings, they are my favorite. The cooler nights are also great for having the windows open and listening to the nature outside while drifting off to sleep....I can't wait for bed time tonight!
We have another busy weekend ahead. The weekends have been very tiring but a lot of fun. This weekend brings 2 birthday parties, 1 Bachelor party (in Chicago), dinner and a movie with my mom and sisters, Church, a stamping class and then the final event of the weekend - potluck growth group! I will have to find time in there to make Chili and corn bread for our group.
Well now to get back to relaxing next to the fire pit! Have a fun and safe weekend.....can you believe that summer is almost gone?!
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
BLT
All I am gonna say on this is.....ALWAYS THE BEST DINNER!
We don't have these often because the price of bacon is so high, and we love our bacon. So this was a nice treat on a hot day. Of course I cooked the bacon in the oven so I did heat up the kitchen! Oh well!
We don't have these often because the price of bacon is so high, and we love our bacon. So this was a nice treat on a hot day. Of course I cooked the bacon in the oven so I did heat up the kitchen! Oh well!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
My Friend...Melissa (and Ed too)
I feel that I need to tell you about a friend that I am privileged to know and am getting to know better every week....Melissa.
Melissa is a MOM of 7 wonderful kids that I am loving more every week as the whole family has been joining us for a potluck dinner for the last 2 weeks and will be for the next 4 more Sundays. She is also married to an Ed. I just asked Tate to help me to find a good descriptive word for him, but there is not just one good one. Tate said, "he is just Ed." These two have wonderful children.
I met Melissa when their house caught fire. Now, before this I had never really gone out of my comfort box and just gone up to someone that I didn't know and say, "If you need anything let me know. What size clothes do your girls wear?" I ended up on a mission that God gave me to find them all sorts of items to fill a new home with. What a blessing that God gave me this task- and not only that- but a great friend and wonderful family that I am honored to know. We are even planning on doing some pre-school with our youngest kids that are not in school yet!
Now for these kids (because this is why I am amazed by this woman).
Lena is her oldest she is going into 7th grade this year and is a wonderful big sister, she takes great care of her siblings in every way, and loves them (at least this is what I see). I am looking forward to getting to know Lena better as the weeks go on.
Allison, she is the artist and music person. I had the honor of having a little "concert" performed for me last week when I had gone to drop off a pair of shoes that were left at our house. She has this list of songs that she can sing! There has to be at least 100 songs on this list. I was amazed! She is a talented artist too. Last week when they were here I gave her one of my sketch books, she had already drawn a picture and made sure that I had a look as soon as she knew I was there! She is an awesome kid!
Edwin- now here is definitely where I become amazed. Edwin is Autistic. Not that this should scare anyone, yes, I have been shot at with the finger gun. Maybe I should be worried but, I am not. I just let him know that we don't do that here and that he needs to put them away....and he does. I find that he is respectful. Today he went swimming in our pool....what fun he had! I find that he is pretty normal to a point....of course I don't know many Autistic children, but he is one that I am finding fun to get to know. I know that Melissa is reading this and getting a real kick out of my view of her family, but this what I know when it comes to Edwin- I will not be scared away!
Olivia is next in the line up. Tonight we discovered that she had cut her bangs! So, I took her into the bathroom and fixed them for her. They were not too bad - but you could tell that she had taken scissors to them. She is kinda the quiet one. She is another one that I want to get to know more, she heads to the basement when she is here or outside with the other kids, so she doesn't hang around the adults too much. She would be the middle child, so I guess she is learning to do for herself.
Tobey Jude.....what can I say about him....he likes to flush my toilet and open my fridge to see what is in there! He is also the "Monkey" of the bunch. He bounces all around on the couch, and gets into the plants. And then there is his lovable side, tonight I was at the table getting some things ready and he was standing by my side touching my arm very gently. He is also Autistic. But totally different from his brother, as you can tell by what I have just written. He is also the one that you have to keep a good eye on. I have been told that he likes to run! I have not experienced this side of him yet, but I know that I will! We are going to be planning a park trip for one of our potluck nights.
Emily and Melody are the two youngest. I am lumping them together here because really, they are almost like one, that is at least when they are here. I will be getting the honor of getting to know the two of them better starting in August. I will be watching them on Fridays so that Melissa and Ed can get some much needed "Mommy/Daddy Time"! I am glad that I can do this for them. So, I will just have to get to know them better and tell you more about them as I go.
Ed! Now this is one heck of a guy! Tonight we decided that he is now the Dog Whisperer. Chloe got out tonight while they were leaving and her got her. It was neat to watch him. Not only can he catch a dog, but all the kids love him. I have been honored to watch him interact with the kids at Church and in my home. Tonight he sat at the table and 2 of the other girls were sitting next to him just playing and talking. Man, you are awesome! And I am amazed by you!
Now, if I have interested you in learning more about my friend, her family and daily life, I encourage you to read her blog!
http://holstein9.blogspot.com
Melissa is a MOM of 7 wonderful kids that I am loving more every week as the whole family has been joining us for a potluck dinner for the last 2 weeks and will be for the next 4 more Sundays. She is also married to an Ed. I just asked Tate to help me to find a good descriptive word for him, but there is not just one good one. Tate said, "he is just Ed." These two have wonderful children.
I met Melissa when their house caught fire. Now, before this I had never really gone out of my comfort box and just gone up to someone that I didn't know and say, "If you need anything let me know. What size clothes do your girls wear?" I ended up on a mission that God gave me to find them all sorts of items to fill a new home with. What a blessing that God gave me this task- and not only that- but a great friend and wonderful family that I am honored to know. We are even planning on doing some pre-school with our youngest kids that are not in school yet!
Now for these kids (because this is why I am amazed by this woman).
Lena is her oldest she is going into 7th grade this year and is a wonderful big sister, she takes great care of her siblings in every way, and loves them (at least this is what I see). I am looking forward to getting to know Lena better as the weeks go on.
Allison, she is the artist and music person. I had the honor of having a little "concert" performed for me last week when I had gone to drop off a pair of shoes that were left at our house. She has this list of songs that she can sing! There has to be at least 100 songs on this list. I was amazed! She is a talented artist too. Last week when they were here I gave her one of my sketch books, she had already drawn a picture and made sure that I had a look as soon as she knew I was there! She is an awesome kid!
Edwin- now here is definitely where I become amazed. Edwin is Autistic. Not that this should scare anyone, yes, I have been shot at with the finger gun. Maybe I should be worried but, I am not. I just let him know that we don't do that here and that he needs to put them away....and he does. I find that he is respectful. Today he went swimming in our pool....what fun he had! I find that he is pretty normal to a point....of course I don't know many Autistic children, but he is one that I am finding fun to get to know. I know that Melissa is reading this and getting a real kick out of my view of her family, but this what I know when it comes to Edwin- I will not be scared away!
Olivia is next in the line up. Tonight we discovered that she had cut her bangs! So, I took her into the bathroom and fixed them for her. They were not too bad - but you could tell that she had taken scissors to them. She is kinda the quiet one. She is another one that I want to get to know more, she heads to the basement when she is here or outside with the other kids, so she doesn't hang around the adults too much. She would be the middle child, so I guess she is learning to do for herself.
Tobey Jude.....what can I say about him....he likes to flush my toilet and open my fridge to see what is in there! He is also the "Monkey" of the bunch. He bounces all around on the couch, and gets into the plants. And then there is his lovable side, tonight I was at the table getting some things ready and he was standing by my side touching my arm very gently. He is also Autistic. But totally different from his brother, as you can tell by what I have just written. He is also the one that you have to keep a good eye on. I have been told that he likes to run! I have not experienced this side of him yet, but I know that I will! We are going to be planning a park trip for one of our potluck nights.
Emily and Melody are the two youngest. I am lumping them together here because really, they are almost like one, that is at least when they are here. I will be getting the honor of getting to know the two of them better starting in August. I will be watching them on Fridays so that Melissa and Ed can get some much needed "Mommy/Daddy Time"! I am glad that I can do this for them. So, I will just have to get to know them better and tell you more about them as I go.
Ed! Now this is one heck of a guy! Tonight we decided that he is now the Dog Whisperer. Chloe got out tonight while they were leaving and her got her. It was neat to watch him. Not only can he catch a dog, but all the kids love him. I have been honored to watch him interact with the kids at Church and in my home. Tonight he sat at the table and 2 of the other girls were sitting next to him just playing and talking. Man, you are awesome! And I am amazed by you!
Now, if I have interested you in learning more about my friend, her family and daily life, I encourage you to read her blog!
http://holstein9.blogspot.com
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