I am so tired of election buzz, talk, video, comments, slams, and opinions. I am ready for this election to be over. I know who I am going to vote for and don't need to hear any more.
I urge everyone to seriously pray...pray that God will continue to bless our country and that the candidate of HIS CHOOSING would be elected. Pray for wisdom as you vote, AND VOTE!!! It is such a privilege to be able to vote. And while not everyone agrees as to who the right candidate is, that is okay. It is the beauty of this country. I am truly thankful to live here.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
The Invisible Woman
I know anyone out there that is a mom can understand what it is like to be the invisible woman. I feel so often that I am doing so much and no one sees. I came across this you tube video and it really spoke to my heart about what it really means to serve God by serving your family. It is only 5 minutes and is definitely worth the time...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YU0aNAHXP0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YU0aNAHXP0
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Bad Morning
So, it is probably not a surprise to the people that know me, but I hate mornings...I hate getting up, I hate getting ready for the day, I hate having to be on time to get somewhere so early.
So, the last few mornings, I have had to get Punky to the babysitter early because Hubby had to teach a class at work. I found myself getting frustrated and stressed, all by 7:30 a.m. So, one of those mornings, I had been impatient with Punky, she had made me late, and I was simply enjoying the quietness in the car on the way to the sitter. We passed a grain elevator that had some sort of a smoke stack with smoke billowing out of it. Punky said, "Look MAMA! They are making breakfast!" It just made me think how much I over think, over do, over analyze, and get overly frustrated about things and then Punky brings me back to reality...there is happiness in seeing the small stuff. I have to remember that.
So, the last few mornings, I have had to get Punky to the babysitter early because Hubby had to teach a class at work. I found myself getting frustrated and stressed, all by 7:30 a.m. So, one of those mornings, I had been impatient with Punky, she had made me late, and I was simply enjoying the quietness in the car on the way to the sitter. We passed a grain elevator that had some sort of a smoke stack with smoke billowing out of it. Punky said, "Look MAMA! They are making breakfast!" It just made me think how much I over think, over do, over analyze, and get overly frustrated about things and then Punky brings me back to reality...there is happiness in seeing the small stuff. I have to remember that.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
The worst question you could ask...
Ok...so, I know I should have a much better attitude than this, but I really can't help it...
My cousin got married last weekend and had such a beautiful wedding! (Congrats Lisa & Jeremy!) However, my sister warned her that as soon as she got married, it would start...the constant nagging and people asking "when are you going to have a baby?" It actually did start for her at the shower we went to. I just don't understand why people have to ask. It hurts. A lot for some people. I will explain...
When hubby and I were first married, we knew we wanted children, but in our timing. In God's timing. Not everyone else's. So, we made the decision that when we started trying to get pregnant, we weren't going to tell people we were trying. We still heard it from many people. It took us about a year and a half to get pregnant with Punky so we are so glad we didn't tell people! However, it did hurt when people were asking us when we were going to have one. We would just say "sometime!" and leave it at that, but it hurt that we really didn't know when or if it would happen.
We made the mistake of telling people this time that we are trying and it has taken over a year with no luck. Now, not only are we getting the question "when are you going to have another one?", but we are also getting, "you need to get working on a second one" or "Punky is getting pretty old..." OR people are now starting to give us tips as to how to get pregnant. It still hurts. It's not like we don't know how to get pregnant...we have had one child. So why is it such a big deal to people?
There is no good reason to ask someone when they are going to have kids. If they want kids, it means the timing isn't right or they can't get pregnant. If they don't want kids, then they don't want kids, and that should be okay too. Either way, it is uncomfortable and it hurts. I know someone who has no kids, but wants kids with all her heart, but has had a miscarriage (that she hasn't let anyone know about). People are constantly asking her when...when...when...and it hurts.
So, the next time you are about to ask someone that question, stop...think...maybe that person is going through something you don't know about and it may hurt them. Instead, pray for them...for the mother, for the couple, for the marriage, that God would give them children in His timing. If we are truly relying on Him, then we don't need to ask when when when. It will happen when it is supposed to. I have truly given our children (yes, the one we have, and the one(s) we hope to have) over to God. I have peace in my heart that it will happen when it is supposed to happen. I am excited to think about Punky being old enough to remember a new baby (I don't remember my sister as a baby)...to help care for it and love it...to protect it and be a good big sister example. I am glad we will be past the baby stage with one, so that the baby stage with the second is that much sweeter... And if it doesn't happen again, then I am abundantly thankful that I have one beautiful, healthy little girl, as there are others that don't have any.
My cousin got married last weekend and had such a beautiful wedding! (Congrats Lisa & Jeremy!) However, my sister warned her that as soon as she got married, it would start...the constant nagging and people asking "when are you going to have a baby?" It actually did start for her at the shower we went to. I just don't understand why people have to ask. It hurts. A lot for some people. I will explain...
When hubby and I were first married, we knew we wanted children, but in our timing. In God's timing. Not everyone else's. So, we made the decision that when we started trying to get pregnant, we weren't going to tell people we were trying. We still heard it from many people. It took us about a year and a half to get pregnant with Punky so we are so glad we didn't tell people! However, it did hurt when people were asking us when we were going to have one. We would just say "sometime!" and leave it at that, but it hurt that we really didn't know when or if it would happen.
We made the mistake of telling people this time that we are trying and it has taken over a year with no luck. Now, not only are we getting the question "when are you going to have another one?", but we are also getting, "you need to get working on a second one" or "Punky is getting pretty old..." OR people are now starting to give us tips as to how to get pregnant. It still hurts. It's not like we don't know how to get pregnant...we have had one child. So why is it such a big deal to people?
There is no good reason to ask someone when they are going to have kids. If they want kids, it means the timing isn't right or they can't get pregnant. If they don't want kids, then they don't want kids, and that should be okay too. Either way, it is uncomfortable and it hurts. I know someone who has no kids, but wants kids with all her heart, but has had a miscarriage (that she hasn't let anyone know about). People are constantly asking her when...when...when...and it hurts.
So, the next time you are about to ask someone that question, stop...think...maybe that person is going through something you don't know about and it may hurt them. Instead, pray for them...for the mother, for the couple, for the marriage, that God would give them children in His timing. If we are truly relying on Him, then we don't need to ask when when when. It will happen when it is supposed to. I have truly given our children (yes, the one we have, and the one(s) we hope to have) over to God. I have peace in my heart that it will happen when it is supposed to happen. I am excited to think about Punky being old enough to remember a new baby (I don't remember my sister as a baby)...to help care for it and love it...to protect it and be a good big sister example. I am glad we will be past the baby stage with one, so that the baby stage with the second is that much sweeter... And if it doesn't happen again, then I am abundantly thankful that I have one beautiful, healthy little girl, as there are others that don't have any.
Thursday, October 09, 2008
Morning Cuddles
Punky will usually come into bed with me when she wakes up in the morning (Hubby gets up WAY to early). She has said, "Mama, I like getting in your bed in the morning...your body is so warm!" Too cute.
Well the other morning, she came into our bed and cuddled up next to me. She said, "Mama, I've been thinking. When a baby comes to live at our house, I am going to show her my toy room and my bedroom!" I told her that was great and that it would be good for her to share her toys. She said, "and I will help her go down the stairs! Maybe she could play with me!" I said that yes, a baby would need help going down the stairs and I am sure she would love to play. I said that Punky would have to be a good big sister and big helper because we would have to feed the baby. She said, "and change her diaper." Then she asked if baby Sarah (who was adopted from Guatemala by a family in our church and whom Punky LOVES) could come to our house. I think Punky thinks you just go and pick your baby and bring them home! It made me kind of sad to think that she is waiting so hard for a baby. I told her we have to keep praying that God would send a baby to our house, and she agreed, then moved on to the next subject. How sweet and innocent...too cute for words. I am so thankful for morning cuddles, as I know they will not last forever.
Well the other morning, she came into our bed and cuddled up next to me. She said, "Mama, I've been thinking. When a baby comes to live at our house, I am going to show her my toy room and my bedroom!" I told her that was great and that it would be good for her to share her toys. She said, "and I will help her go down the stairs! Maybe she could play with me!" I said that yes, a baby would need help going down the stairs and I am sure she would love to play. I said that Punky would have to be a good big sister and big helper because we would have to feed the baby. She said, "and change her diaper." Then she asked if baby Sarah (who was adopted from Guatemala by a family in our church and whom Punky LOVES) could come to our house. I think Punky thinks you just go and pick your baby and bring them home! It made me kind of sad to think that she is waiting so hard for a baby. I told her we have to keep praying that God would send a baby to our house, and she agreed, then moved on to the next subject. How sweet and innocent...too cute for words. I am so thankful for morning cuddles, as I know they will not last forever.
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Whoa!
A month? It has really been a month since I last posted...sorry all...I will try to do better. Here is a glimpse as to what we have been doing...
- Punky loves school and her new sitter. She does so well at both. I am so very thankful I was able to change my work hours so that I can take and pick Punky up from school. Hubby and I have said many times that it is our desire to be able to always take and pick our kids up from school. Punky had her first show and tell and got to take treats to the class...she chose mint green Oreos since they are learning about circles this month and it was wear green day. She took her little stuffed Dolphin to show the class.
We went to the orchard again this year, this time with Buddy! The kids had a ball...
- We went on a family trip to Wisconsin Dells with Hubby's parents, grandparents and sister. We visited the indoor water parks and Punky loved it...it took her a while to be brave and get in the water toys, but once she went down the slide, she was hooked.
- We found out Punky is going to have a new cousin! We are so excited for Hubby's brother and sister in law...and Punky was a little confused when I told her there was a baby in Aunt Uh-coles belly...Actually, two new cousins, as one of Hubby's cousin's also found out they are expecting their second...we are so happy for all of you! :)
- We have been attending 8 nights of revival meetings at our church. I was a little skeptical at first, but they have turned out to be incredible. Hubby and I have really seen God work and know that He has spoken directly to us about issues in our lives, individually, in our marriage, and in our parenting. I know God has been working, because Satan has been working overtime! I am so thankful for a Bible-believing church that is not afraid to let you know the truth, even though it may hurt.
- My sis's birthday was exciting...we surprised her by taking Buddy to her work and having lunch with her. She was so surprised and I think she had a great day...my baby sister is 28!!!!
- Hubby may be buying a new car...more details on that to follow...
The next few weeks will be just as busy...church has started on Wednesday nights, Hubby has soccer games, we have two birthday parties, a shower, a wedding and Halloween to prepare for. I will try to keep you posted!
Oh...and here are the mischievious little toots the other day while I was babysitting...
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