A high of 70 at the end of August? It has been an especially cool month, lows into the 40's even!
For a cold one like me it is a tad bit disappointing but it is beautiful in its own way as well.
Things are well, almost ready to start school next week. We went to Indiana to a Jesus Culture conference and although Ryan and I didn't attend the conference, Jeff and Jeremy thought it was awesome. We just got back from Iowa to golf and see my mom/family and now we have one more week before hitting the books and the familiar routine of the school year. I have picked out some new curriculum that I am excited about and hope the kids will really enjoy it too. As far as the baby goes, we are at week 17 now! Can you believe it? I am feeling litter kicks like flutters and tickles now, that is a really fun experience. I am really thankful to be experiencing this again, it is better than gold. I am showing now which is really fun and am feeling wonderful and trying to eat healthy. It's better for all of us if I choose good healthy food so that is quite a motiviator. A friend of mine once told me "eat for nutrition, not for taste". I think that is a very wise saying. Hard to do a lot of the time but wise, none the less. So, things are well. I will post a belly pic soon. Can't wait to show you!
Tata for now!
Monday, August 31, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Oh, some of you might be wondering why I have not been back on facebook.
Well, when we put net nanny on our computer to be safe if also blocks me
from facebook even if I disable it. So, I am trying to play around with filters to see
if I can get back on there. I miss seeing the pictures and keeping up to date
with things on there. Hopefully I'll be back on there soon.
Well, when we put net nanny on our computer to be safe if also blocks me
from facebook even if I disable it. So, I am trying to play around with filters to see
if I can get back on there. I miss seeing the pictures and keeping up to date
with things on there. Hopefully I'll be back on there soon.
We have a heartbeat!
I went to the doctor's this week and yes, we heard a beautiful heartbeat!
It sounded so beautiful! The boys heard it too, what an experience for them!
I am officially in my 11th week, so will be 3 months along next week.
Feeling better, been nauseated for the last month straight, yuck!
A bit better now though, yeah!!
Summer's going great-Jeremy is working on the sound for a drama
production of Willy Wonka and Ryan and I are continuing to seive through
the house getting ready for a major garage sale. Nothing like thinning
the entire house out! Feels good.
It sounded so beautiful! The boys heard it too, what an experience for them!
I am officially in my 11th week, so will be 3 months along next week.
Feeling better, been nauseated for the last month straight, yuck!
A bit better now though, yeah!!
Summer's going great-Jeremy is working on the sound for a drama
production of Willy Wonka and Ryan and I are continuing to seive through
the house getting ready for a major garage sale. Nothing like thinning
the entire house out! Feels good.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
A lot has changed
Well, it has been a while since I have posted and in a few months one can expect there to be small changes
in one's life. Yes, the kids finished their school year, we traveled to Iowa for a graduation, been to 2 more here in MN recently, went camping, planted the garden, are in full summer swing with camp/classes/biking etc.
But that is not all. We have discovered that we are expecting a baby! We are due in February so we are 2 months along this month. Yes folks, our lives have changed quite a bit and
we couldn't be happier or feel more blessed. :)
in one's life. Yes, the kids finished their school year, we traveled to Iowa for a graduation, been to 2 more here in MN recently, went camping, planted the garden, are in full summer swing with camp/classes/biking etc.
But that is not all. We have discovered that we are expecting a baby! We are due in February so we are 2 months along this month. Yes folks, our lives have changed quite a bit and
we couldn't be happier or feel more blessed. :)
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Thomas Jefferson
I am a homeschooling mom and so I am always seeking good, quality types of educating my kids.
One such way I have found is the Thomas Jefferson Education. It is based on the mentoring system that Thomas Jefferson learned from. Mentoring kids is more effective way to get kids to apply themselves to learning and to get excited about it.
If you want to know more, browse this website: http://www.tjed.org/, then pick up a classic book such as The Chosen by Chaim Potak, Little Britches by Ralph Moody, and cozy up with a soft blanket and enjoy reading some good books. Good mentoring starts with educating yourself!
One such way I have found is the Thomas Jefferson Education. It is based on the mentoring system that Thomas Jefferson learned from. Mentoring kids is more effective way to get kids to apply themselves to learning and to get excited about it.
If you want to know more, browse this website: http://www.tjed.org/, then pick up a classic book such as The Chosen by Chaim Potak, Little Britches by Ralph Moody, and cozy up with a soft blanket and enjoy reading some good books. Good mentoring starts with educating yourself!
Hodgepodge of thoughts
Since last time my cutie-pie cat Spike has gotten 5 teeth pulled, we have friends living in our basement now, Ryan has given a science presentation of Galileo's law of gravity, Jeremy
has decided he wants to join boy scouts, and it has warmed up to a mild 20-30 degrees outside.
Also, we are all working on either learning the guitar or learning it better and Jeremy is learning how to play the drums. Life is good! Life is so good, it's like eating all the cookie dough your heart desires and not worrying about how many calories you ate. I wish you a wonderful week and remember, there is always something good to find in every situation. Sometimes you just need to get creative to find it. :)
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Birthdays!
Well I am the proud parent of an 11 year old now folks! My eldest son just turned 11 yesterday, on ground hog's day. It was a fun weekend celebrating with a birthday/super bowl party (GO STEELERS!) Boy kids grow up fast. I never thought that was true until not too long ago.
You know, when you are in the midst of crying kids, temper tantrums, bathroom accidents, etc. you think it is going to last forever. Then all of a sudden those days are years behind you and you actually miss them in a way! I do. I miss the dirty diapers, the words that you can't understand,
the playing with toddler toys, etc. But you know, these days are good in their own way too.
We have such awesome, in depth conversations about life, God, relationships, etc. The boys are creating their own identities and that is a fun process to watch. I wouldn't trade parenting for anything else in the whole world. Happy Birthday Jeremy! Mommy loves you. :)
You know, when you are in the midst of crying kids, temper tantrums, bathroom accidents, etc. you think it is going to last forever. Then all of a sudden those days are years behind you and you actually miss them in a way! I do. I miss the dirty diapers, the words that you can't understand,
the playing with toddler toys, etc. But you know, these days are good in their own way too.
We have such awesome, in depth conversations about life, God, relationships, etc. The boys are creating their own identities and that is a fun process to watch. I wouldn't trade parenting for anything else in the whole world. Happy Birthday Jeremy! Mommy loves you. :)
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