My "Encouragement for Today" from Proverbs 31 Ministries was written by a talented woman named Renee Swope. Well her message led me to connect with her blog, Journey of My Heart and I am so glad that I took the time to link to it. So, naturally I couldn't pass up a chance to pass it along. Creating Spiritual Connections with Our Kids
I also wantedto have it for myself in a permanent place (my blog) or it would get lost in my other gazillion pages I have bookmarked!! In Renee's blog, she writes about ways to connect spiritually with your kids, among other things
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
The JOYS of reading and having the wind as your friend
Okay so Andrew doesn’t necessarily have the greatest time at the library during preschool story hour. He really does try, but he can’t decide where to sit and he’s always distracted because there are so many kids. And sometimes the bossy girl tells him to “moooove back” and he definitely does not like to be bossed around. But he sure does love being read to at home. When mommy agrees to read some books and spend time in daddy’s big recliner doing it, it’s like the greatest thing since sliced bread. It truly is a delight to witness his enthusiasm and see him jump up and down over a book. To hear is little voice exclaim “We’re going to read a book--WOOHOO--YAY”, well this is the cutest thing ever.
Andrew has finally has settled in to being read to!! “WOOHOO--YAY!” exclaimed mommy. I have been trying and daddy has been trying and Granny has been trying… but it was always very complicated to keep him interested and/or keep him from ripping the pages. Not exactly the most enjoyable activity to do with a bubbly, rambunctious 3 year old. So this makes me very happy that he has finally taken a liking to it. Especially since I am trying to integrate some books that could help with his speech therapy as well as providing pure entertainment.
As far as the joy of having the wind as your friend, this came straight from Andrew’s mouth. “Mommy the wind is my friend.” One day he was outside playing on a particularly breezy day and came running in to tell me this. I was emptying the dishwasher and paused to find out what all the excitement was about. It was too cute to hear him describe it. He convinced me to come outside to feel the wind blowing and to twirl around our back yard. He paused to ask if I could hear the wind? We talked about how we could hear the windchimes and the trees move about. It was a moment to treasure. (And a story that I need to remember when he’s off doing something he’s not supposed to, getting into trouble or fighting with his older brother)
This was one of those stories I’ve been meaning to share, but hadn’t gotten around to it yet. It was so nice to pause for a moment with my son, to listen and really see the world around us. These days I often feel disconnected from the world. I suppose partly because I don’t view the world as a child does. Andrew reminded me that day that I need to do that more often and remember that the wind is my friend.
Andrew has finally has settled in to being read to!! “WOOHOO--YAY!” exclaimed mommy. I have been trying and daddy has been trying and Granny has been trying… but it was always very complicated to keep him interested and/or keep him from ripping the pages. Not exactly the most enjoyable activity to do with a bubbly, rambunctious 3 year old. So this makes me very happy that he has finally taken a liking to it. Especially since I am trying to integrate some books that could help with his speech therapy as well as providing pure entertainment.
As far as the joy of having the wind as your friend, this came straight from Andrew’s mouth. “Mommy the wind is my friend.” One day he was outside playing on a particularly breezy day and came running in to tell me this. I was emptying the dishwasher and paused to find out what all the excitement was about. It was too cute to hear him describe it. He convinced me to come outside to feel the wind blowing and to twirl around our back yard. He paused to ask if I could hear the wind? We talked about how we could hear the windchimes and the trees move about. It was a moment to treasure. (And a story that I need to remember when he’s off doing something he’s not supposed to, getting into trouble or fighting with his older brother)
This was one of those stories I’ve been meaning to share, but hadn’t gotten around to it yet. It was so nice to pause for a moment with my son, to listen and really see the world around us. These days I often feel disconnected from the world. I suppose partly because I don’t view the world as a child does. Andrew reminded me that day that I need to do that more often and remember that the wind is my friend.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Ash Wednesday and Lent
For Lutherans (at least LCMS) Lent is kind of a penitential season. Ash Wednesday was yesterday and signifies the official beginning of the Lenten season. Is is a time of prayer, fasting, and reflection leading up to Good Friday and Easter. (No, I don't fast). During this season especially, I try to reflect on how I live and carry out my life as a Christian... looks like it's time to change some of the things that I'm doing. But what do the ashes represent? They "represent repentance, sacrifice and the claim of Christ and the cross as the way to forgiveness and new life". In other words, it is time to get down to the serious business of living in the way that God wants us to.
The thing I remember most about Lent as a child was having to "give something up". The Scriptures themselves do not require this. But my parents focused on this aspect to teach me to remember what Christ gave up for me -- He gave His life on that cross. It is great in theory to personalize it and try giving something up for Lent, but I never truly understood the true meaning of this until I got a bit older.
I found the following information on the net and wanted to share ways that you can teach your kids about Lent (it is from 2008, but the message is the same).
Teaching Children to Make Meaningful Lent Promises
Lent promises are in important and meaningful tradition in the Christian tradition. Children can learn a lot about their faith by making and keeping Lent promises.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/559003/teaching_children_to_make_meaningful.html
Best wishes on your journey toward the cross on Good Friday and waking up to the joys of the resurrected Christ on Easter Sunday!
The thing I remember most about Lent as a child was having to "give something up". The Scriptures themselves do not require this. But my parents focused on this aspect to teach me to remember what Christ gave up for me -- He gave His life on that cross. It is great in theory to personalize it and try giving something up for Lent, but I never truly understood the true meaning of this until I got a bit older.
I found the following information on the net and wanted to share ways that you can teach your kids about Lent (it is from 2008, but the message is the same).
Teaching Children to Make Meaningful Lent Promises
Lent promises are in important and meaningful tradition in the Christian tradition. Children can learn a lot about their faith by making and keeping Lent promises.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/559003/teaching_children_to_make_meaningful.html
Best wishes on your journey toward the cross on Good Friday and waking up to the joys of the resurrected Christ on Easter Sunday!
Always with good intentions
So, I haven't been able to blog as much as I had anticipated. Mostly because day-to-day duties and activities call me away. Plus I have been spending more time working with Andrew more at home with his speech therapy. The other reason being that Facebook sucked me in. It has been great connecting with friends this way, but it also has some other addicting qualities that I need to steer clear from. Those of you who can and do blog regularly... hats off to you. It takes me too long to put my thoughts into words sometimes.
So back to Andrew's speech therapy... I haven't been completely satisfied with his progress from his twice a week visits to the pathologist(s). But I'm no expert and grateful that he is receiving services. There are just times I can see where the results have been positive and he is doing much better, but then there are those moments where I am baffled because I didn't understand one word of what Andrew just told me. He seems to play alot there, but they all remind me that at this age speech therapy works best through play. He is no way a severe case, so I am grateful for that. Since he is not in preschool it is hard to assess his progress compared to others his age. But when we attend playgroups or are around other kids his age I can notice the difference, he does not articulate as well as others. I suppose that only time will tell and I pray that it all gets worked out.
Tyler will be starting tee-ball in March, so that will be another thing taking up our time. Looking forward to that. I really hope he enjoys it because I played softball in grade school and just had a blast doing it. He continues to excel at school and is showing signs of maturing in many ways. Sometimes it completely floors me at how grown up he is becoming. Other days when he throws a 2 year old tantrum or has decided that hitting a friend is a 'good choice' when angered I remember that he is only a kindergartener and I need to give him a break sometimes (that still doesn't mean hitting is acceptable). He is still finding his way in the world and will be for a long time. I only hope that I can help to guide him and Andrew both to become kind yet strong, well rounded young men. Well of course Daddy will have to be the ultimate example in this department... I'm just the MOMMY.
Hopefully I will have more to blog about soon. It's not that I don't have the content I suppose, it's finding time to do it!! I need to post some pictures sometime. I take lots of phots, but most of the time they don't get published or sent off to the appropriate relatives snd friends until months later. I always have good intentions though. Well, that's all for now
So back to Andrew's speech therapy... I haven't been completely satisfied with his progress from his twice a week visits to the pathologist(s). But I'm no expert and grateful that he is receiving services. There are just times I can see where the results have been positive and he is doing much better, but then there are those moments where I am baffled because I didn't understand one word of what Andrew just told me. He seems to play alot there, but they all remind me that at this age speech therapy works best through play. He is no way a severe case, so I am grateful for that. Since he is not in preschool it is hard to assess his progress compared to others his age. But when we attend playgroups or are around other kids his age I can notice the difference, he does not articulate as well as others. I suppose that only time will tell and I pray that it all gets worked out.
Tyler will be starting tee-ball in March, so that will be another thing taking up our time. Looking forward to that. I really hope he enjoys it because I played softball in grade school and just had a blast doing it. He continues to excel at school and is showing signs of maturing in many ways. Sometimes it completely floors me at how grown up he is becoming. Other days when he throws a 2 year old tantrum or has decided that hitting a friend is a 'good choice' when angered I remember that he is only a kindergartener and I need to give him a break sometimes (that still doesn't mean hitting is acceptable). He is still finding his way in the world and will be for a long time. I only hope that I can help to guide him and Andrew both to become kind yet strong, well rounded young men. Well of course Daddy will have to be the ultimate example in this department... I'm just the MOMMY.
Hopefully I will have more to blog about soon. It's not that I don't have the content I suppose, it's finding time to do it!! I need to post some pictures sometime. I take lots of phots, but most of the time they don't get published or sent off to the appropriate relatives snd friends until months later. I always have good intentions though. Well, that's all for now
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Good Search: Give to LUNGevity Foundation
What a blessing to have found GoodSearch since I use the internet constantly and I can now donate one penny to this charity every time I search. This may not seem like much, but every little bit helps. I have known way too many families touched by lung cancer and at least this leaves me feel like I am doing SOMETHING!! I hope you will consider using it too, while surfing the web or doing some online shopping. See http://goodsearch.com
I found LUNGevity Foundation while spending countless hours researching non-small cell lung cancer adenocarcinoma, the cancer that ended my dad’s life in 2006(www.lungevity.org). Since his passing I have wanted to give to the organization and finally found a way to do it! Just by surfing the internet or shopping online I can donate to the LUNGevity Foundation. This is done by using GoodSearch (a search engine designed to give back to non-profits).
LUNGevity Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that relies on donations and volunteers to help save the lives of the thousands of people diagnosed with lung cancer each year. They fund innovative research designed to treat and cure lung cancer, the nation’s leading cancer killer. In addition their website supplies information and a support community for lung cancer patients and their families.
It’s so simple:
1.Go to http://goodsearch.com
2.Click on the icon for ‘Web’ and be sure to enter LUNGevity Foundation (Chicago, IL) in the space that says “Who do you goodsearch for?”
To shop all you have to do is access your favorite shopping sites through Good Shop, part of the Good Search website. By accessing your favorite on line shopping sites, like Amazon, Lands End and Toys R Us through GoodShop, 1% to 30 % of what you spend is donated directly to the LUNGevity Foundation.
It’s the same process for shopping, just click on the icon for ‘Shopping’ and enter LUNGevity Foundation (Chicago, IL) in the space that says “Who do you shop for?” Your purchases and gifts you buy can be a double blessing!
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
I found LUNGevity Foundation while spending countless hours researching non-small cell lung cancer adenocarcinoma, the cancer that ended my dad’s life in 2006(www.lungevity.org). Since his passing I have wanted to give to the organization and finally found a way to do it! Just by surfing the internet or shopping online I can donate to the LUNGevity Foundation. This is done by using GoodSearch (a search engine designed to give back to non-profits).
LUNGevity Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that relies on donations and volunteers to help save the lives of the thousands of people diagnosed with lung cancer each year. They fund innovative research designed to treat and cure lung cancer, the nation’s leading cancer killer. In addition their website supplies information and a support community for lung cancer patients and their families.
It’s so simple:
1.Go to http://goodsearch.com
2.Click on the icon for ‘Web’ and be sure to enter LUNGevity Foundation (Chicago, IL) in the space that says “Who do you goodsearch for?”
To shop all you have to do is access your favorite shopping sites through Good Shop, part of the Good Search website. By accessing your favorite on line shopping sites, like Amazon, Lands End and Toys R Us through GoodShop, 1% to 30 % of what you spend is donated directly to the LUNGevity Foundation.
It’s the same process for shopping, just click on the icon for ‘Shopping’ and enter LUNGevity Foundation (Chicago, IL) in the space that says “Who do you shop for?” Your purchases and gifts you buy can be a double blessing!
Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Resolutions or lack there of
It’s a little over a month since Christmas and thoughts of a brand New Year, with brand new resolutions are already past. I didn’t make any resolutions, but I wanted to keep the sentiment of the Christmas spirit and strive to keep it alive all throughout the year. It’s a wonderful wish isn’t it? But once the year turned new, the tree was taken down and decorations were carefully put away, that wish becomes quickly forgotten. We have all gotten back “into the old routine” after my mom returned back home after a 6 week stay with us. But the old routine doesn’t mean that life has to be led at a hectic pace, leaving the heart longing for the love and togetherness that Christmas holidays bring. So I am trying to slow down and enjoy life.
I don’t really like New Year’s resolutions, I never have. Probably because in the past, I have failed miserably at them. Maybe I’ve done better since I haven’t placed a heavy focus on a ‘List of Resolutions’ and just tried to do something more positive with my life. So far this year, I have tried working out (Pilates) and am striving to have a better attitude (of gratitude). But the biggest and most important thing I am trying to do is spend more time in prayer… I mean some “serious” prayer.
It’s okay to stop and pray in your parked car or behind the closed door of your bathroom (while desperately trying to find a moments peace) or for a moment at your computer, since your friend emailed you with a prayer request, but I am striving for more. I am trying to rely on myself less, by going daily to Christ with my needs. I surely need His forgiveness daily and have realized that by going to him in everything, things always work out. It may not always be as I want, but I’ve been learning to accept His will. And hopefully along the way I have grown a little more in faith and character. The Lord blesses me and those I love every day. He shows me time and time again that His love never runs low, despite my sinfulness.
“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” – John 1:16
I don’t really like New Year’s resolutions, I never have. Probably because in the past, I have failed miserably at them. Maybe I’ve done better since I haven’t placed a heavy focus on a ‘List of Resolutions’ and just tried to do something more positive with my life. So far this year, I have tried working out (Pilates) and am striving to have a better attitude (of gratitude). But the biggest and most important thing I am trying to do is spend more time in prayer… I mean some “serious” prayer.
It’s okay to stop and pray in your parked car or behind the closed door of your bathroom (while desperately trying to find a moments peace) or for a moment at your computer, since your friend emailed you with a prayer request, but I am striving for more. I am trying to rely on myself less, by going daily to Christ with my needs. I surely need His forgiveness daily and have realized that by going to him in everything, things always work out. It may not always be as I want, but I’ve been learning to accept His will. And hopefully along the way I have grown a little more in faith and character. The Lord blesses me and those I love every day. He shows me time and time again that His love never runs low, despite my sinfulness.
“From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another.” – John 1:16
Friday, January 16, 2009
It's time to say "yes"
Do you find yourself saying "no" alot to your your young children? I feel like I do, but sometimes their requests just come at a really bad time. Like last night when I got home from Pilates and was about to hit the floor, the boys wanted to me to read a really, really, really long book. Why didn't they request THAT book earlier in the day or even in the last month?
Oh I know, I was supposed to make that bubble solution for the super duper big bubbles, but I never even got around to it yet because I wanted to go to the "big park" for that. And today was definitely too windy & chilly to fly a kite (plus I always need dad for this activity). I did get around to playing "whirly twirly" (as my youngest son calls it) in the middle of the living room today. Really all you do is spin around with your arms outstretched. No, it's not quite the workout you get with Pilates, but it definitely is more fun and a simple thing after all!
While surfing the net today, I found a really great idea from some inspiring mamas, it's called Mama Manifesto: The "Yes" Jar. It is a place to store all those great ideas that just do not fit that moment so well. You'll have to check it out and maybe you'll find yourself saying "yes" more often to those quirky requests and maybe even more than once a month. At least that's my plan
Oh I know, I was supposed to make that bubble solution for the super duper big bubbles, but I never even got around to it yet because I wanted to go to the "big park" for that. And today was definitely too windy & chilly to fly a kite (plus I always need dad for this activity). I did get around to playing "whirly twirly" (as my youngest son calls it) in the middle of the living room today. Really all you do is spin around with your arms outstretched. No, it's not quite the workout you get with Pilates, but it definitely is more fun and a simple thing after all!
While surfing the net today, I found a really great idea from some inspiring mamas, it's called Mama Manifesto: The "Yes" Jar. It is a place to store all those great ideas that just do not fit that moment so well. You'll have to check it out and maybe you'll find yourself saying "yes" more often to those quirky requests and maybe even more than once a month. At least that's my plan
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
My Beautiful Chaotic Life
Surprise, surprise. While this blog didn't get a total makeover in one week I knew that I couldn't keep from tweaking it a bit. I've already changed my main photo and Blog Title to 'Beautiful Chaotic Life'. HA! It's the mid-week and I figured it was time for a blog. You know for all my adoring fans out there!! That deserves a HA-HA!
One day earlier this week I battled with liars and tigers and bears. Oh my! Not necessarily in that order. Monday was a rough day. It began with my two boys fighting over the adored stuffed animal tiger named "Selena". You may know this is my oldest son's favorite stuffed animal (one of them anyway) and the younger brother always thinks it's funny to climb up into the bunk in the morning and drag it downstairs by its tail. So a fight ensues. Some sort of fight is always breaking out in the mornings before school and then after school and the weekends... You get my drift, seems like I am always breaking up fights. This is very time consuming and energy-zapping.
Then I had to deal with some issues regarding my oldest son and another child on the school bus. Tyler was called to the principal's office. He and the "offending child" were brought in separately so that the principal could get to the bottom of things. Tyler came home with visible red markings on his face and near his eye the Friday before. Again, trying to make this the short and not-so-boring version, it all got resolved. The principal and I spoke over the phone and it appeared to be a case of horseplay that got out of control (and they were both to blame). When Tyler got home I asked him the usual "how was your day" and we discussed if he and the offending child were still allowed to sit together on the bus. Well he had nothing to offer and certainly did not incriminate himself through the whole ordeal. It was very upsetting to learn through this all that my son had been lying to me (or with-holding information), made himself look completely innocent and then found it unreasonable that he needed to be punished. Ooh I was hot, but still handled it all in a calm manner without yelling. Yay Me!!
This has been an ongoing issue for about 7 or 8 months now with Tyler. And it is very frustrating. So I became the "bear" for the evening and all the family pretty much hibernated in our respective caves and then slept it off. While there were arguments and tantrums the next day I can only pray that this lying phase will soon end. I need to get to Pilates, WOMAN (meaning Megan!). This allows me to let off a little steam. Things are never dull in my beautiful chaotic life. See why this is such a better title? So, what do you think my title will be next week?
One day earlier this week I battled with liars and tigers and bears. Oh my! Not necessarily in that order. Monday was a rough day. It began with my two boys fighting over the adored stuffed animal tiger named "Selena". You may know this is my oldest son's favorite stuffed animal (one of them anyway) and the younger brother always thinks it's funny to climb up into the bunk in the morning and drag it downstairs by its tail. So a fight ensues. Some sort of fight is always breaking out in the mornings before school and then after school and the weekends... You get my drift, seems like I am always breaking up fights. This is very time consuming and energy-zapping.
Then I had to deal with some issues regarding my oldest son and another child on the school bus. Tyler was called to the principal's office. He and the "offending child" were brought in separately so that the principal could get to the bottom of things. Tyler came home with visible red markings on his face and near his eye the Friday before. Again, trying to make this the short and not-so-boring version, it all got resolved. The principal and I spoke over the phone and it appeared to be a case of horseplay that got out of control (and they were both to blame). When Tyler got home I asked him the usual "how was your day" and we discussed if he and the offending child were still allowed to sit together on the bus. Well he had nothing to offer and certainly did not incriminate himself through the whole ordeal. It was very upsetting to learn through this all that my son had been lying to me (or with-holding information), made himself look completely innocent and then found it unreasonable that he needed to be punished. Ooh I was hot, but still handled it all in a calm manner without yelling. Yay Me!!
This has been an ongoing issue for about 7 or 8 months now with Tyler. And it is very frustrating. So I became the "bear" for the evening and all the family pretty much hibernated in our respective caves and then slept it off. While there were arguments and tantrums the next day I can only pray that this lying phase will soon end. I need to get to Pilates, WOMAN (meaning Megan!). This allows me to let off a little steam. Things are never dull in my beautiful chaotic life. See why this is such a better title? So, what do you think my title will be next week?
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Untitled
So someone asked me "what do you do in your spare time"? It's a loaded question that could be answered in so many different ways. There are a lot of things I like to do and hobbies I enjoy, but mostly don’t have the time for them. This may change as my little guys grow and I have more time to myself. I relish in any alone time I can get now and frequently engross myself in inspirational readings, devotions and bible study time. My dh and boys got me a beautiful NIV study bible for Christmas which I look forward to spending more time with this year.
I am praying for 2009 to be the best year yet. We will be moving to a new duty station (up north), so life will be full of adventures. There will be new surroundings, new friends, and hopefully a renewed look at how God continues to bless our family. Yes, there are mixed emotions but also excitement for the upcoming change. This job will be the most amazing for my husband and I am so happy for him! I anticipate for the adjustment to be the most difficult for myself and my youngest son. We have lived down south near the beautiful Emerald Coast for almost 4 years now so the warmth, sun, sand and surf are all our little guy has ever known. I am completely spoiled living here.
I dread the midwest winters but hope to embrace the many offered indoor activities, assuming I will be able to get out of the house. I have been reading that ice fishing is quite fun. I am already being a fishing fanatic so this shouldn’t be too far a stretch. Give me a portable shelter to help keep out the harsher elements and I should be good to go. I only wish my dad were here to help me look on the bright side of our new assignment and remind me of all the fun things to do in the frozen tundra (he was from Minnesota). DH and I are from the Midwest, so it’s not completely foreign to us.
We lived in Minnesota until I was 10 and I have some wonderful memories of winter days sledding with my parents at Powderhorn park and walking our dog Midnight in the snow. She would seem to disappear beneath the white snow, if not for her black fur we might have lost her LOL. Even while living in Illinois I remember building snow forts and snow people and getting much enjoyment. I think when you are a kid winter/snow is much more enjoyable.
But that is far off into the future (only 5 months). I am reminded by a friend that we are not even promised tomorrow. So I must change my mind set. For those who know me well, they know I am a worrier. I truly believe that I underestimate my children’s resilience and just assume that they have inherited one of my worst characteristics, my ability to be overanxious. Hopefully as I look back on this particular blog a year from now all that I worried about will not even have entered the picture.
I am praying for 2009 to be the best year yet. We will be moving to a new duty station (up north), so life will be full of adventures. There will be new surroundings, new friends, and hopefully a renewed look at how God continues to bless our family. Yes, there are mixed emotions but also excitement for the upcoming change. This job will be the most amazing for my husband and I am so happy for him! I anticipate for the adjustment to be the most difficult for myself and my youngest son. We have lived down south near the beautiful Emerald Coast for almost 4 years now so the warmth, sun, sand and surf are all our little guy has ever known. I am completely spoiled living here.
I dread the midwest winters but hope to embrace the many offered indoor activities, assuming I will be able to get out of the house. I have been reading that ice fishing is quite fun. I am already being a fishing fanatic so this shouldn’t be too far a stretch. Give me a portable shelter to help keep out the harsher elements and I should be good to go. I only wish my dad were here to help me look on the bright side of our new assignment and remind me of all the fun things to do in the frozen tundra (he was from Minnesota). DH and I are from the Midwest, so it’s not completely foreign to us.
We lived in Minnesota until I was 10 and I have some wonderful memories of winter days sledding with my parents at Powderhorn park and walking our dog Midnight in the snow. She would seem to disappear beneath the white snow, if not for her black fur we might have lost her LOL. Even while living in Illinois I remember building snow forts and snow people and getting much enjoyment. I think when you are a kid winter/snow is much more enjoyable.
But that is far off into the future (only 5 months). I am reminded by a friend that we are not even promised tomorrow. So I must change my mind set. For those who know me well, they know I am a worrier. I truly believe that I underestimate my children’s resilience and just assume that they have inherited one of my worst characteristics, my ability to be overanxious. Hopefully as I look back on this particular blog a year from now all that I worried about will not even have entered the picture.
Hello out there!!
Well, I have finally decided to officially enter the blogger community. I have blogged a few times on my myspace page, but it is quickly growing old. I thought of closing that account because there is a certain person that insists on causing issues every few months. But that would then defeat the purpose of having it open to connect with old pals who may try to find me in the wonderful world of myspace. For those who don’t think myspace is such a wonderful world, what do you think of Facebook? Just curious.
I decided to start this blog in advance of inevitable changes about to occur in life. The air force will be the backdrop to our new adventure in June 2009… a new duty station and the best job thus far in my husband’s career! For my new blogspot I’ve been throwing around the following titles: Adventures of a Military Family or Reflections of a Mother’s Heart. Then I tried to get a little more creative and came up with my favorite, Rocks In My Pocket.
Rocks In My Pocket… Seriously my little boys are crazy for rocks!! Everywhere we go they are picking up rocks and asking me to put them in my pocket to take them home. It’s rather cute until I hear them clinking rather loudly in the dryer. The big rocks end up in our front “flower bed” by the way and we have grown quite a collection (along with the shells). Since I don’t have a green thumb, they will have to do. And in case you are wondering I used to collect rocks too, I suppose that’s where they get it from. My collection exists somewhere in the attic of my parents’ home back in Illinois. Have to dig them up sometime (no pun intended) and show my boys that I used to do that too!
But I digress. Time to carry on with writing or “blogging” and hope that I get some creative juices going. Seriously, I have a few friends who are so talented and I guess you could say that they’ve kind of become my inspiration for blogging. Seriously one of them says “seriously” a lot. You know who you are and I love you to death!!
I think I will go with the title ‘Easier Said Than Done.’ I’m sure someone already has that title… but I don’t mind and I’m sure it doesn’t really matter. Knowing me it won't last long anyway. I will probably change the title at least a half dozen times. And my photo too. I'm sure my whole blogspot will be refurbished by next week. LOL
Well, see ya next time!
I decided to start this blog in advance of inevitable changes about to occur in life. The air force will be the backdrop to our new adventure in June 2009… a new duty station and the best job thus far in my husband’s career! For my new blogspot I’ve been throwing around the following titles: Adventures of a Military Family or Reflections of a Mother’s Heart. Then I tried to get a little more creative and came up with my favorite, Rocks In My Pocket.
Rocks In My Pocket… Seriously my little boys are crazy for rocks!! Everywhere we go they are picking up rocks and asking me to put them in my pocket to take them home. It’s rather cute until I hear them clinking rather loudly in the dryer. The big rocks end up in our front “flower bed” by the way and we have grown quite a collection (along with the shells). Since I don’t have a green thumb, they will have to do. And in case you are wondering I used to collect rocks too, I suppose that’s where they get it from. My collection exists somewhere in the attic of my parents’ home back in Illinois. Have to dig them up sometime (no pun intended) and show my boys that I used to do that too!
But I digress. Time to carry on with writing or “blogging” and hope that I get some creative juices going. Seriously, I have a few friends who are so talented and I guess you could say that they’ve kind of become my inspiration for blogging. Seriously one of them says “seriously” a lot. You know who you are and I love you to death!!
I think I will go with the title ‘Easier Said Than Done.’ I’m sure someone already has that title… but I don’t mind and I’m sure it doesn’t really matter. Knowing me it won't last long anyway. I will probably change the title at least a half dozen times. And my photo too. I'm sure my whole blogspot will be refurbished by next week. LOL
Well, see ya next time!
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