Six~6~Six!

Well, my boy has past the five-year-old mark and is six today. I can't believe it. Only six years ago, I wasn't a mother yet. I was large and swollen with child, sitting in a hospital bed, having contractions for the third day in a row, and scared out of my mind. It was probably around this time of day that I got my epidural. God bless anethesiologists! It wasn't until 8:18 p.m. that night six years ago that I got to see my baby. The one who made me a mother. He was huge, fat, slimy, and had a head full of thick, black hair. And I didn't even think to ask whether he was a boy or a girl. I was just happy he finally came. And bless the sweet thing, he slept that entire night. It was a good thing, too because I was out of it. Of course he hasn't been quite that easy since, but I've learned to not only live with it, but love it! My spunky kid brings me joy. And I couldn't have hand-picked a better one.

So today not only marks the birth of my baby boy but it marks the birth of my motherhood as well.

ADAM'S INTERVIEW:

What is your favorite color? Green.

What is you favorite food? Pepperoni pizza.

What is you favorite candy? Bubble gum suckers.

What is your favorite toy? Star Wars guys.

What is your favorite animal? Snake.

What is your favorite dessert? Chocolate cake and ice cream.

What is your favorite restaurant? Halloween-penos. (Jalepenos)

What is your favorite car or truck? Semis.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A UPS man. Or an icecream man.

How do you feel now that you're six? Happy and good.

Adam, you keep us on our toes. Our life would be so boring without you. We thank God for you every day. You bring us laughter, and excitement, and unpredictability. You are our first and no one can ever replace you. I pray every day that we get to spend eternity with you. It is my birthday wish for you, that you would give yourself to God.

 We love you.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM!

Lunch

Okay, girls, I need your help.

I am very uninspired lately when it comes to meals for my family, especially lunch and snacks. I am so tired of fixing the same old things but can't seem to find any new ideas that aren't junk or really time consuming.

So let's have it. What do you give your kids for snacks and lunch that is not too sugary, does not contain tons of processed junk, and does not contain a lot of milk/dairy? I would love some new ideas. I'm completely blank.

2011

Another year has begun. Sometimes I feel more behind than ever at the beginning of a year. I don't know if it's just that I haven't recooperated from the holidays or if its just a slight depression of the things left undone from the previous year. For example, I still have two years worth of plum juice to turn into jelly, a few unfinished Christmas gifts, Christmas decorations to take down, Christmas pictures to post, weight to lose, letters to write, pictures to send to relatives, and a good, deep house-cleaning.

So much for relaxing after the holidays!

New Year's resolutions are kinda tacky. I mean, if something really needs to change we should work on it right away instead of waiting for the new year. Right?

Well, that being said, I do have a few.

The first is always that I will be more faithful to God this year. That I will draw near to Him and learn to truly be a living sacrifice.

My second resolution is to be a more active person. Not just exercise, but to be a go-getter. To think ahead and get things done on time if not early. To simply stop waiting for others to do it and do it myself.

That's pretty much it. These are my goals for this year. Nothing too interesting. Nothing too lofty.

I have no idea what this year holds in store but I am looking forward to it.

FYI

Actually, Rowan turned 4 yesterday. I started to post yesterday but got side tracked until now.

December 20th is his birthday. (Even if Daddy gets confused!)

"Four" Rowan

My baby boy turns four today. *sniffle*


Here's the interview:




What's your favorite color?  Green


What's your favorite toy?  Preston has two supermans.
Are those your favorite toys?  Yes.


What's your favorite movie?  Superman


What's your favorite food?  String cheese

What's your favorite dessert?  Ice cream


What's your favorite candy?  Chocolate chips


What's your favorite restaurant?  Tomato Street


What's your favorite animal?  Sheeps


What's your favorite car?  I like chevys.
Why?  Cuz I just love them.


What do you want to be when you grow up?
Ice cream man and a tomato man. (He means work at Tomato Street)


How do you feel now that you're four? Good.




Rowan, you bring laughter, joy, companionship, entertainment, and sweetness into our home.
Praise the Lord for sharing you with us!
We love you.
Happy Birthday, Baby Boy.

Ten on Tuesday

 1) Praise the Lord that my daughter is feeling better. She had some sort of a nasty cold for about a week and by the end of it we were both bawling all day. But the last couple of days have been heavenly in comparison.


2) We've moved the computer downstairs to the spare room in the dungeon, uh, basement. Hince the lack of blogging posts. Well, that and number 1 of this post.


3) I think I am done Christmas shopping! Man, I'm really early this year. Normally I'm not done 'til the 23rd or so. I guess Jay has one more gift to order for the boys but as far as I'm concerned, I have done my part.


4) I am not done Christmas baking. Haven't even started. But I walked on the treadmill early today so I can start tonight. If my hubby doesn't mind picking up a few things. He usually doesn't mind. He's pretty spectacular, you know.


5) My husband is pretty spectacular.


6) I plan on making a couple different kinds of cookies, fudge, maybe chocolate-covered cherries, cookie dough balls, and jelly.


7) Still have to do Christmas cards too. It is my goal to someday have Christmas cards sent out the first week in December. Someday.


8) My kids had a gingerbread house decorating birthday party on Sunday afternoon. It was fun! And it didn't take me too long to clean up the mess afterward. They will be getting another party after the new year for the grandparents and aunts and uncles without kids. Something simple.


9) Adam continues to do exceptionally well in school. I am amazed at how quickly and easily he grasps everything. Numbers are his strong area but he doesn't really have a weak area. Even his attitude has greatly improved.  I'm so proud of him!


10) Next Tuesday is the women's ministry meeting and we are having a Christmas tea. I am so excited. It sounds so relaxing and fun. Love all those ladies to pieces and I missed the last one so I'm really ready to get together.


11) I am really, really going to do it! I am reclaiming my mornings. I keep threatening but tomorrow is the day. I am going to start getting up at 5:30. I need morning time before my kids get up. I need devotion time. I need getting dressed time. I need seeing Jay time. I need exercise time. I need time to get my morning stuff done so I can start school at a reasonable hour.

 Mornings, I have missed you. I am coming back. Please be merciful.

10 on Tuesday ~ Stockings

Some stocking stuffer ideas for the little boys in your life.
This is a list of things our boys will be getting.




1) Masking tape (doesn't leave sticky residue or peel paint)
2) Small hammer
3) Small pliers
4) Small screwdriver
5) Tape measure
6) Kid-safe scissors
7) Kid-sized work gloves
8) Batteries
9) Motorized toothbrush
10) Markers