I am not boasting that I have turned the clock on another year, however I will say it's not as bad as I expected.
The girls have been doing great with school. We have had our moments, but for the most part that is all, moments. They realize we are on the down slope with school and are trying their best to keep their attitudes and emotions in check.
The girls worked so hard to make my day special and it certainly has been. I am officially a dog owner. That's right! I am now the proud owner of a Schnauzer. He is going to make a great addition to our family. I love that I do not have to feed him, take him for walks or even correct him for chewing my shoes. Those of you who haven't caught on yet. It is a Webkniz of my very own. Lovely bought it for me. Some of you may or may not know I love to play on Webkinz for Baby Girl to earn money for her. She is very capable of spending it, not necessarily earning it though. Lovely was so excited to get me my own pet. So cute!
Sporty bought me a Willow Tree Angel. It actually looks like me. My joy in her gift is that the angel is reading a "book". The significance is Sporty said she is reading her bible. Oh the joy that brings me. I am leaving my legacy! It is so important to me that my girls understand that GOD'S word is crucial to my life. I want them to desire a relationship with him, the way I do. GOD has blessed my life in so many ways and I want them to understand that they need to pursue a relationship with him daily. He wants to know how they are feeling, what they are struggling with and how much they love and need him. It is in their pursuit of this relationship that they will in turn realize how much God loves them. I feel that I am communicating that to them, but to see it come back in this way was a great blessing.
My point was not to give you all the list of gifts I received, but rather to share a little of my day. It has been a beautiful day and once again I have been reminded of how very much I am loved. THANK YOU!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Creative Mind
This is a bit of a cheat. It is Wednesday BEFORE school. I am hoping to fill you in on what has been going on here in my "nest".
As you all know we are quickly approaching adolescents with my Lovely. Let me tell you future sisters to this club.....hold on!! Lovely has definitely been going through a lot lately. Not only is her body changing inside and out, but she is having the most difficult time communicating her feelings. Instead of rational communication I am being met with irrational and often disrespectful behavior. Please note I am learning how to deal with this myself.
Monday we went to the allergist in Philadelphia. He said all is well and to call if we need him. No need to go back...for now. Yeah! Lovely and I spent a great day together. She wanted to go to lunch ,so we did. We had a great conversation and I have seen her heart very clearly. This is a smart, sweet little girl that has got the drive and determination to do great things. I have seen that she is trying to figure things out for herself and that I am sometimes misunderstanding her motives and desires.
As you all know we have been battling piano lessons. We have agreed to allow her to quit when she can give us two weeks of practice without complaint. She has agreed and is willing to do her best. It has been in this particular situation that I have come to realize how much she needs a creative outlet that SHE enjoys. I have reflected on the thought that piano at this age is too structured for her. It is not allowing her to let loose so to speak. She has the desire to do art instead. The thing with art is it will allow for more creative freedom which is what I think she needs right now. GOT THAT! I feel like a bit of a psychoanalyst, but what can I say. I am trying so hard to figure out this child and what makes her tick. I may develop a tick in the meantime.
All is well with the other girls. I have prayed for Gods blessing on my day. I will let you know how great it was at the end of the day.
As you all know we are quickly approaching adolescents with my Lovely. Let me tell you future sisters to this club.....hold on!! Lovely has definitely been going through a lot lately. Not only is her body changing inside and out, but she is having the most difficult time communicating her feelings. Instead of rational communication I am being met with irrational and often disrespectful behavior. Please note I am learning how to deal with this myself.
Monday we went to the allergist in Philadelphia. He said all is well and to call if we need him. No need to go back...for now. Yeah! Lovely and I spent a great day together. She wanted to go to lunch ,so we did. We had a great conversation and I have seen her heart very clearly. This is a smart, sweet little girl that has got the drive and determination to do great things. I have seen that she is trying to figure things out for herself and that I am sometimes misunderstanding her motives and desires.
As you all know we have been battling piano lessons. We have agreed to allow her to quit when she can give us two weeks of practice without complaint. She has agreed and is willing to do her best. It has been in this particular situation that I have come to realize how much she needs a creative outlet that SHE enjoys. I have reflected on the thought that piano at this age is too structured for her. It is not allowing her to let loose so to speak. She has the desire to do art instead. The thing with art is it will allow for more creative freedom which is what I think she needs right now. GOT THAT! I feel like a bit of a psychoanalyst, but what can I say. I am trying so hard to figure out this child and what makes her tick. I may develop a tick in the meantime.
All is well with the other girls. I have prayed for Gods blessing on my day. I will let you know how great it was at the end of the day.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Seeing the State
Wow..I am sitting here reflecting on the fact that tomorrow is Friday and this is my first opportunity to blog all week. Please allow me to fill you in on the details as there are a lot.
Monday we spent the day in Harrisburg at the Whitaker Science Museum. It was great! The girls had a great time and I learned a lot as well. They currently have an Animal Grossology exhibit that was all about POOP and GUTS and BLOOD and any form of potty talk that is not usually allowed in our home. WOW was it cool. I found it fun and enjoyable to learn all the dirty stuff on animals. I have to say we are now experts on the Dung Beetle. This is our third exposure to these odd creatures in 2 weeks. What are the chances?
Tuesday was a normal school day...sort of.. Baby Girl was covered in a rash on her chest and face so she had to go see the doctor. My mom guess was strep...2 points for me! She has been amazingly pleasant considering. The girls actually finished relatively early in spite of the fact we were slightly distracted.
Wednesday ran a little long. The girls were disappointed that we did not go roller skating, but I could not take Baby Girl so we could not go.
Thursday...crazy day! Our pediatrician was not happy to hear that Lovely could not get in to see the Rheumatology Doctor in Hershey until March. Thanks to a phone call we got in today! So off we go. My Honey and I took lovely to Hershey and met with a wonderful doctor there. She informed us that she thinks Lovely has Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Basically...they don't know the cause. She drained the fluid from her knee and wants us to keep an eye on the symptoms. The next six months will determine a lot. There are things we need to watch for and we also need to have Lovely see and Ophthalmologist for a special eye exam. I am okay with all of the information we received today. I know God is in control and I need to be patient.
Well I am very tired and looking forward to a good nights rest. I find it funny that Lovely is working on her Pennsylvania State Notebook for History and we are literally taking a tour of our state. I couldn't have planned it better myself! HA HA.
Monday we spent the day in Harrisburg at the Whitaker Science Museum. It was great! The girls had a great time and I learned a lot as well. They currently have an Animal Grossology exhibit that was all about POOP and GUTS and BLOOD and any form of potty talk that is not usually allowed in our home. WOW was it cool. I found it fun and enjoyable to learn all the dirty stuff on animals. I have to say we are now experts on the Dung Beetle. This is our third exposure to these odd creatures in 2 weeks. What are the chances?
Tuesday was a normal school day...sort of.. Baby Girl was covered in a rash on her chest and face so she had to go see the doctor. My mom guess was strep...2 points for me! She has been amazingly pleasant considering. The girls actually finished relatively early in spite of the fact we were slightly distracted.
Wednesday ran a little long. The girls were disappointed that we did not go roller skating, but I could not take Baby Girl so we could not go.
Thursday...crazy day! Our pediatrician was not happy to hear that Lovely could not get in to see the Rheumatology Doctor in Hershey until March. Thanks to a phone call we got in today! So off we go. My Honey and I took lovely to Hershey and met with a wonderful doctor there. She informed us that she thinks Lovely has Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Basically...they don't know the cause. She drained the fluid from her knee and wants us to keep an eye on the symptoms. The next six months will determine a lot. There are things we need to watch for and we also need to have Lovely see and Ophthalmologist for a special eye exam. I am okay with all of the information we received today. I know God is in control and I need to be patient.
Well I am very tired and looking forward to a good nights rest. I find it funny that Lovely is working on her Pennsylvania State Notebook for History and we are literally taking a tour of our state. I couldn't have planned it better myself! HA HA.
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