I like to sit in my bed while I put Marvelly to sleep and reflect on the day that we had.
And today, as I sat and thought, was a pretty good day.
Church was good.
Lunch was good.
Afternoon was good.
Evening was good.
And then 7:00 rolls around-and the meltdowns begin.
Which is what happens when you're two and tired.
I saw it coming, you know, the no nap and playing all day, then friends come over and... BOOM-tantrums galore.
Doesn't want to share, wants everyone else's toy, won't follow directions, cries over everything....meltdown, meltdown, meltdown.
Eyeyeyeye!
But tomorrow's a new day, thank goodness. God gives us, including children, the chance to start over every single day-we get a brand new beautiful slate.
I like that.
Come on in...
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Like father like daughter
I wake up this morning at 6:40am, to the sound of Isaak rummaging through his clothes, trying to get dressed, so that he can go sit in line at Target in hopes of coming home with a Wii Fit.
Mind you, Target doesn't even open until 8:00 but he was so excited he couldn't sleep anymore, and said he had trouble sleeping last night because he kept dreaming about it. (eye roll people)
Why does this scene sound strikingly familiar?
Oh yeah, Sydaleigh did the same thing Friday night. Girl wakes up at midnight, can't go back to sleep because she is so excited about going to Hailey's birthday party the next morning. Finally drifts back off to sleep around 2am, but in turn is so tired the next morning from her excitement she can't even enjoy the party.
It's funny in a not quite so funny way.
Just hoping for Isaak's sake and sanity that he comes home with a Fit.
Mind you, Target doesn't even open until 8:00 but he was so excited he couldn't sleep anymore, and said he had trouble sleeping last night because he kept dreaming about it. (eye roll people)
Why does this scene sound strikingly familiar?
Oh yeah, Sydaleigh did the same thing Friday night. Girl wakes up at midnight, can't go back to sleep because she is so excited about going to Hailey's birthday party the next morning. Finally drifts back off to sleep around 2am, but in turn is so tired the next morning from her excitement she can't even enjoy the party.
It's funny in a not quite so funny way.
Just hoping for Isaak's sake and sanity that he comes home with a Fit.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Beat this NEMO!
The fact that my yard floods every time it rains has always been a bit on the annoying side, but yesterday it came in very handy.
Sitting in my living room yesterday afternoon, I was trying to decide what to do next, as Nemo was quickly losing its appeal and we were all getting a bit stir crazy thanks to the rain.
So, as soon as the rain let up, I grabbed Syd's rain boots, jacket, and hat and we headed outside to play-in the puddles!
Before long we had some of our favorite friends over to join in the fun.
To say that we had fun would be an understatement...it was an hour that will go down in my memory bank.
Watching the kids ( and adult) run, and play, and splash, and get completely drenched was quite a site to see...
so-thanks rain! You gave us one heck of an afternoon!
Sitting in my living room yesterday afternoon, I was trying to decide what to do next, as Nemo was quickly losing its appeal and we were all getting a bit stir crazy thanks to the rain.
So, as soon as the rain let up, I grabbed Syd's rain boots, jacket, and hat and we headed outside to play-in the puddles!
Before long we had some of our favorite friends over to join in the fun.
To say that we had fun would be an understatement...it was an hour that will go down in my memory bank.
Watching the kids ( and adult) run, and play, and splash, and get completely drenched was quite a site to see...
so-thanks rain! You gave us one heck of an afternoon!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
followed by...
Rainy weekday afternoon
which= Nemo, couch, popcorn day
which= Nemo, couch, popcorn day
and your occasional, "Whoa, thunder-big rain!"
Friday, June 20, 2008
On a not so serious note...
We have had a great week! Summer is great, I am absolutely loving it, the girls are loving it, and we have just totally taken up the summer life of kicking back. We've been playing outside everyday-no exceptions, swimming, going to parks, eating lunch outside, having popcorn picnics, playing with friends, eating fudge pops for dessert ( very messy when you're two so this is a special summer treat), and the list goes on and on. Most days it doesn't even matter to me if we go anywhere ( I usually hate being stuck at home so I always make it a point to get out and go somewhere fun with Sydaleigh), but we have so much fun outside with our toys, and pools, and friends, there's no need to leave. I did, however, say "most" days, because the other days not included in the "most" we still need to get out of the house, or I would go mad. Here's to a great start to summer!!
WHAT ARE THEY THINKING!!!!!!!!
Are you kidding me???!!!!
I'm sitting here, eating my lunch, watching FOX news and a story pops up about a group of girls in Gloucester, MA, at a local high school, who actually made a pact to get pregnant together.
WHAT!
Um, yeah, 18 girls at this school got pregnant this year because they made pact to get pregnant by any means possible in order to raise their kids together.
For crying out loud...this is why I'm scared to send Sydaleigh and Marvelly to school ( I know high school is a long ways away but you see my point).
And, not a single parent of any one of these girls has come forward to speak with the school in an effort to get answers...so either they are embarrassed, or totally okay with it.
I'm just so confused as to why-why, why, why, babies want to have babies.
They have no clue how hard, and demanding, and utterly life-changing it is to have a child.
Did they not get enough love and affection at home??
Did they get the wrong kind of love and affection at home??
Was it peer-pressure?
Did their minds get taken over by aliens? I mean come on!!!!
This is just one of the craziest most nonsense stories I've heard in a long time.
I have two girls, who may still be babies, but won't be forever, and this just makes my heart so sad.
This isn't how it's suppose to be.
I'm sitting here, eating my lunch, watching FOX news and a story pops up about a group of girls in Gloucester, MA, at a local high school, who actually made a pact to get pregnant together.
WHAT!
Um, yeah, 18 girls at this school got pregnant this year because they made pact to get pregnant by any means possible in order to raise their kids together.
For crying out loud...this is why I'm scared to send Sydaleigh and Marvelly to school ( I know high school is a long ways away but you see my point).
And, not a single parent of any one of these girls has come forward to speak with the school in an effort to get answers...so either they are embarrassed, or totally okay with it.
I'm just so confused as to why-why, why, why, babies want to have babies.
They have no clue how hard, and demanding, and utterly life-changing it is to have a child.
Did they not get enough love and affection at home??
Did they get the wrong kind of love and affection at home??
Was it peer-pressure?
Did their minds get taken over by aliens? I mean come on!!!!
This is just one of the craziest most nonsense stories I've heard in a long time.
I have two girls, who may still be babies, but won't be forever, and this just makes my heart so sad.
This isn't how it's suppose to be.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
I'm tired.
The time is currently 9:12pm, and Marvelly is still awake.
Isaak's at school, Sydaleigh went straight to sleep, but Marvelly apparently decided that she was no longer tired.
So this officially spoils any chance I hoped to get tonight of having some "me" time.
And when I say "me" time, well tonight that consisted of picking up toys, unloading the dishwasher and putting away laundry in my bedroom. Yeah, I know, I'm a wild one!!!
These, however, were all the chores I didn't have time for today, which will now have to wait until tomorrow, so that means something for tomorrow is gonna have to give as well.
Uhhhhh.
I came downstairs with Marvelly to get a bowl of cereal, hoping that while I ate, she would no doubt get very sleepy...but of course there's no milk...can't even eat my cereal...the only milk I have left is frozen because my refrigerator likes to freeze things.
Uhhhh.
Oooohhh, bonus-Marvelly just pooped, maybe she'll go to sleep now.
I'm tired, and the more I write, the more sarcastic and cynical I sound.
So I'm gonna go now and try to wrap this evening up.
Isaak's at school, Sydaleigh went straight to sleep, but Marvelly apparently decided that she was no longer tired.
So this officially spoils any chance I hoped to get tonight of having some "me" time.
And when I say "me" time, well tonight that consisted of picking up toys, unloading the dishwasher and putting away laundry in my bedroom. Yeah, I know, I'm a wild one!!!
These, however, were all the chores I didn't have time for today, which will now have to wait until tomorrow, so that means something for tomorrow is gonna have to give as well.
Uhhhhh.
I came downstairs with Marvelly to get a bowl of cereal, hoping that while I ate, she would no doubt get very sleepy...but of course there's no milk...can't even eat my cereal...the only milk I have left is frozen because my refrigerator likes to freeze things.
Uhhhh.
Oooohhh, bonus-Marvelly just pooped, maybe she'll go to sleep now.
I'm tired, and the more I write, the more sarcastic and cynical I sound.
So I'm gonna go now and try to wrap this evening up.
Friday, June 13, 2008
cute factor is off the charts!
Just wanted to say that I love having two girls...
(even though some days they are giving away Oscars at our home for best dramatic performance (Marvelly included))
...it's worth it to get to dress them in matching outfits!
It's cheesy, but who cares! it's cute!
seen as how Marvelly doesn't stand I had to document their outfits sitting down, and yes, I know I'm lame documenting my girls first matching outfits.
(even though some days they are giving away Oscars at our home for best dramatic performance (Marvelly included))
...it's worth it to get to dress them in matching outfits!
It's cheesy, but who cares! it's cute!
seen as how Marvelly doesn't stand I had to document their outfits sitting down, and yes, I know I'm lame documenting my girls first matching outfits.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
I am
I am a lot of things...
I have been called a lot of things...
...but today I am choosing to believe that I am more than just what the world perceives.
I am cherished,
worthy to be loved,
valued beyond compare...
I am not being vain,
I'm not self absorbed
-I'm trying to see myself through my Father's eyes.
I am cherished,
worthy to be loved,
valued beyond compare.
The world; you can't bring me down.
I am my King's creation.
I am loved.
Luke 6:22- "Blessed are you when the world hates you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man."
23-"Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. "
I have been called a lot of things...
...but today I am choosing to believe that I am more than just what the world perceives.
I am cherished,
worthy to be loved,
valued beyond compare...
I am not being vain,
I'm not self absorbed
-I'm trying to see myself through my Father's eyes.
I am cherished,
worthy to be loved,
valued beyond compare.
The world; you can't bring me down.
I am my King's creation.
I am loved.
Luke 6:22- "Blessed are you when the world hates you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man."
23-"Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. "
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
A mess
Haven't brushed my teeth, taken a shower, combed my hair, or put on make up today...
The house is trashed, every room is dirty, dishes in sink, clothes on floor, diapers on floor, garbage on floor, toys on floor, kitty litter needs cleaning, laundry a mile high, partially dehydrated from nursing and not having time to drink, baby won't nap...
I could sure use a clone right now-of me-to do all the things I don't have time for.
We're kind of a mess today.
The house is trashed, every room is dirty, dishes in sink, clothes on floor, diapers on floor, garbage on floor, toys on floor, kitty litter needs cleaning, laundry a mile high, partially dehydrated from nursing and not having time to drink, baby won't nap...
I could sure use a clone right now-of me-to do all the things I don't have time for.
We're kind of a mess today.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Walking for Colitis
Saturday we went out to Chalko Recreation Park to support our friend Chuck who suffers from Colitis . I've never walked for a cause before, but it was a lot of fun! We hung out, ate free food, had a twinkie for the first time in maybe 10 years ( ok two twinkies). And then the rain rolled in (surprise surprise) so we walked really fast, and then had to leave as the rain decided not to let up . It was fun while it lasted! Stephanie would have taken pictures but forgot her camera. Good thing I never leave home without mine!
our team
our team
Oh Target my Target.
I was going to run into Target real quick-just to pick up a box to mail out some books.
I'm thinking $2.00 tops.
Yeah, that so didn't happen.
$200.00 later I came out with batteries, an end table, and an armoire for our bedroom.
Yup. It happened again.
Clearance! It was all on clearance!
Did I need it?
Well, need is such a funny word...technically, no, we did not. But did I mention it was all on clearance???
Like 50-75% off clearance!
And they were the last ones, so somebody else would have bought them if I didn't.
In all fairness, I don't have side tables for next to the couch, so that will really come in handy.
And as far as the armoire is concerned...I really wanted (not saying needed) to replace that $10 dresser Isaak has been using since we practically first got married-our t.v. sits on top of it, and the tivo, dvd player, and mound of cords all hang out on the floor, next to the dresser-not very child friendly.
So it's good that I bought it. ( this is me trying to justify)
I'm thinking I need to stay out of Target for a while.
I'm like a magnet for clearance merchandise-it just finds me somehow!
"Hi, my name is Melissa, and yes, I am a clearance addict."
I'm thinking $2.00 tops.
Yeah, that so didn't happen.
$200.00 later I came out with batteries, an end table, and an armoire for our bedroom.
Yup. It happened again.
Clearance! It was all on clearance!
Did I need it?
Well, need is such a funny word...technically, no, we did not. But did I mention it was all on clearance???
Like 50-75% off clearance!
And they were the last ones, so somebody else would have bought them if I didn't.
In all fairness, I don't have side tables for next to the couch, so that will really come in handy.
And as far as the armoire is concerned...I really wanted (not saying needed) to replace that $10 dresser Isaak has been using since we practically first got married-our t.v. sits on top of it, and the tivo, dvd player, and mound of cords all hang out on the floor, next to the dresser-not very child friendly.
So it's good that I bought it. ( this is me trying to justify)
I'm thinking I need to stay out of Target for a while.
I'm like a magnet for clearance merchandise-it just finds me somehow!
"Hi, my name is Melissa, and yes, I am a clearance addict."
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Now we know
All I am going to say about Saturday night is...
...now we know what to do when the sirens go off in the middle of the night.
Did I say I liked Nebraska, I may have to retract that statement.
...now we know what to do when the sirens go off in the middle of the night.
Did I say I liked Nebraska, I may have to retract that statement.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Note to self...
DO NOT put chocolate in cheap plastic glad ware container to met chocolate in microwave.
Will not melt chocolate....
WILL melt cheap plastic glad ware.
Will not melt chocolate....
WILL melt cheap plastic glad ware.
Friday, June 6, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Oh, what a night...
5:30pm- sirens start sounding just 5 minutes after coming in the house from playing outside.
That came out of no where!
We quickly take cover under the stairs, then decide to run next door to our friends basement.
Storm passes, back to life.
8:30pm- just lay Marvelly down to sleep, go into Sydaleigh's room to try and convince her that the thunder she hears in the distance isn't scary, "it's just the sky making a noise."
Apparently not.
Sirens go off again.
Drat.
Grab the girls and run back to Tera's house for round two of scary tornado ridden storms.
Of course, the weather has taken over every channel on TV.
Of course, the Red Wings are playing game 6 in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Of course, it's on NBC.
Of course they win.
Of course I don't get to see it.
Figures figures figures.
I'm soooo over this whole tornado season thing.
I'm ready to get back to normal, not scary run for your life, regular weather.
Oh, and due to all the house hopping last night Sydaleigh is officially freaked out, thinking that every time she hears thunder or sees rain we have to run for cover.
And, of course, there is more on the way for this evening.
Nice.
That came out of no where!
We quickly take cover under the stairs, then decide to run next door to our friends basement.
Storm passes, back to life.
8:30pm- just lay Marvelly down to sleep, go into Sydaleigh's room to try and convince her that the thunder she hears in the distance isn't scary, "it's just the sky making a noise."
Apparently not.
Sirens go off again.
Drat.
Grab the girls and run back to Tera's house for round two of scary tornado ridden storms.
Of course, the weather has taken over every channel on TV.
Of course, the Red Wings are playing game 6 in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Of course, it's on NBC.
Of course they win.
Of course I don't get to see it.
Figures figures figures.
I'm soooo over this whole tornado season thing.
I'm ready to get back to normal, not scary run for your life, regular weather.
Oh, and due to all the house hopping last night Sydaleigh is officially freaked out, thinking that every time she hears thunder or sees rain we have to run for cover.
And, of course, there is more on the way for this evening.
Nice.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Whew! What a weekend...
Lets see...
Family...check!
Friends...check!
Sunshine, food, pools, trampolines, toys galore, babies in soggy diapers...check, check, check!
Oh yeah, adults acting like kids again...
priceless!
despite the freezing water (and after getting splashed on and pushed in repeatedly)
Isaak decided to just go for it...he's my biggest kid.
Tera getting in on the action
Marvelly was laughing soooo hard watching everyone play in the water
there's those soggy diapers...clothes are so overrated when you're two.
Family...check!
Friends...check!
Sunshine, food, pools, trampolines, toys galore, babies in soggy diapers...check, check, check!
Oh yeah, adults acting like kids again...
priceless!
despite the freezing water (and after getting splashed on and pushed in repeatedly)
Isaak decided to just go for it...he's my biggest kid.
Tera getting in on the action
Marvelly was laughing soooo hard watching everyone play in the water
there's those soggy diapers...clothes are so overrated when you're two.
Blessings overflowing...
I don't even know where to start...I just feel so blessed!
-I love my family
-I love my neighborhood
-I love my house
-my yard
-my friends
-my church
-the weather
...the list could go on and on quite literally.
My "love" list may sound corny, but to me it is all an answer to prayer that still leaves me speechless and completely in awe.
When we found out we were moving to Nebraska ("this ought to be good", I thought sarcastically) I prayed, fervently, for all those things listed above, and more, and I just love looking back, and reflecting, on all those answers to prayer...all the blessings the Lord has so graciously placed in my life.
Over a year later I am still just as thankful.
My gratefulness to such a generous God has not worn off.
The Lord provides, no matter where you go...you just have to open your eyes to see how much.
-I love my family
-I love my neighborhood
-I love my house
-my yard
-my friends
-my church
-the weather
...the list could go on and on quite literally.
My "love" list may sound corny, but to me it is all an answer to prayer that still leaves me speechless and completely in awe.
When we found out we were moving to Nebraska ("this ought to be good", I thought sarcastically) I prayed, fervently, for all those things listed above, and more, and I just love looking back, and reflecting, on all those answers to prayer...all the blessings the Lord has so graciously placed in my life.
Over a year later I am still just as thankful.
My gratefulness to such a generous God has not worn off.
The Lord provides, no matter where you go...you just have to open your eyes to see how much.
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