I am going to answer some questions quickly…so I figured I’d post them. This will save everyone time!
Q: How do you discipline your kids?
A: Biblically. 
That is about all that you are going to get for an answer.
Q: How long have you nursed your children? Isn’t nursing while pregnant unsafe?
A: I’m a big advocate for breastfeeding. I won’t push others to do it, but scientific evidence is conclusive-it is the best for babies by far. I eat enough to support my body during pregnancy and breastfeeding & make sure that what I’m eating is healthy. I’ve nursed all of them past 12 months, with the exception of my first-I nursed him until about 11 months. If you do the math you would find that pregnancy and breastfeeding have overlapped everytime. Is it safe? We haven’t had any problems.
Q: Do you homeschool during the summer?
A: A little, but in a very relaxed way; not daily. If my children find something that interests them, we will study it. That is one of the cool things about homeschooling.
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
It is only 10:30 am and the day has already been rough.
Reasons for the difficulty:
1. I started the children on the newly tweaked schedule.
2. My attitude stinks.
3. There is an insane amount of housework awaiting me once again (after the weekend).
4. It has been raining a lot, so the children are experiencing cabin fever.
5. There is a pile of ‘just discovered’ potty trainer poop on our living room floor that everyone stepped on and tracked up the stairs.
6. The one year old has been crying since yesterday. At the moment he is calm because he is chewing on a spoon. He’s teething again.
7. I am still finding traces of the previously described bowl movement on everyones feet-including my own.
8. My attitude stinks today. Yes, I know I wrote that twice.
It is really a prayer matter. Life goes on and on and on whether I complain or dig in my heels…whether I nag or scream. I can stay on the rollercoaster quietly even if I don’t enjoy it; waiting for the the loop to be finished…or I can scream, “I want to get off!” at the top of my lungs to no avail. I can go on strike or ask for some perspective from God. I have the choice at this moment to turn everything around. I may have no control over the events of the day, but I can skip out on the temptation to throw a pity party. I throw those parties because of pride anyway-It is a self centered emotion.
“Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.” Proverbs 13:10
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galations 6:9
Monday, May 5, 2008
Some shade loving flowers ready for planting!
“Look mom! Bus drive in dirt!” My two year old exclaimed.
Today was a day that was both short and long . I got a lot done, which made the day feel long…but now that everyone is in bed and the lights are turned down I reflect on how short the day seemed. Ever have a day like that?
We had another day where most of the time was spent outdoors. The boys have been so restless lately; just the opposite of what I’d expect with so much outdoor play going on. This has made homeschooling very interesting. Not bad, just interesting
Our indoor floors have been so muddy. I think that I forgot what springtime cleaning entailed! I just stocked up this weekend on a whole load of my favorite cleaning supplies. I switched to Mrs. Meyers Clean Day products. These cleaners have eased the sneezing/sore throat/throat closing and skin rashes associated with all the other stuff we’ve used in the past. The scents are natural and fresh…an added plus.
Well…I better get peanut settled into bed. He dozed off on daddy and is ready to snuggle in under his little blanket. I’m going to miss these days!
Monday, April 21, 2008
As my boys are growing, food is becoming scarce. People always said, “You wait til’ they’re teens. They will eat you out of house and home.”
I think that it is safe to say they were partially right. I had all brothers, so I’ve seen the damage that can ensue in the teen years…but no one told me that it would start before then :)
We now have a rule in my house. If you clear your plate and there are no leftovers, you can have a pb&j sandwich.
I refuse to be a short order cook. I’m keeping my future daughter-in-laws in mind; if they are the chefs in the family.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Fact: Most people would not hire an elephant to clean their house. I am not exempt from this observation.
I love this picture! You can purchase it from allposters .
Monday, February 25, 2008
