I love this movie...and this song! Helps put things in perspective. :)
Monday, May 2, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Teething Trials
So, Mckenzie is teething. She has 3 teeth, with the 4th one popping through on top. This *might* be the source of her irritation (which would be strange, considering the other 3 didn't give her near as many fits!) Monday night, I got home from Bible study and went into check on my baby before heading to bed. Then I realized her room smelled a bit "funny" so I went in to get the 4 diapers off her changing table. They seem to accumulate there quite rapidly! Well, Mckenzie must not have been sleeping very sound...because she woke up, and started crying. I nursed her thinking she'd just go right back down to sleep, but no! She was up until 12:40am! :( Ever since then, she's been doing the "mad-cry" and being very easily calmed down like normal...I'm not sure what happened to my happy baby! Is this *just* teeth? Is it early Mommy-separation anxiety? Something else? Ugh...I wish she could just tell me what's bothering her!
I think breastfeeding Mckenzie is my kryptonite. I don't understand why...but often times when I feed her, it feels like she is sucking the life right out of me! Zapping my strength. Making me SO. TIRED. I never felt like that with P-man (that I remember!) This is a strange and unusual sensation that makes me want to collapse into a heap on the floor. And not get up until morning! :)
I think breastfeeding Mckenzie is my kryptonite. I don't understand why...but often times when I feed her, it feels like she is sucking the life right out of me! Zapping my strength. Making me SO. TIRED. I never felt like that with P-man (that I remember!) This is a strange and unusual sensation that makes me want to collapse into a heap on the floor. And not get up until morning! :)
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Happy Easter!
We had a blessed day. This morning's message was about redemption. A perfect Easter message! I'm so thankful that Jesus sacrificed His own life on the cross so that I may have life ETERNAL. His resurrection means everything to me!
After church, we went to my parents' house for a wonderful feast. Then we filled plastic eggs with candy and colored hard-boiled eggs. I asked Joel about the significance of "Easter eggs". He said that an egg has always represented "new life". I love that! :) While I'm not sure where the "hunting" of Easter eggs came from...I want my children to KNOW most of all about the new life they can have through Christ!
It was a beautiful day for an egg hunt! 65 and SUNNY. I have great memories of egg-hunting in the backyard, as a kid. There was always a surprise or two. One year it was a sea-pony. :) Those were fun bath-tub toys that squirted water! Another year it was a shirt. Anyhow, now that my Sister and I have our own kids, it's so neat to be the ones hiding the eggs and candy and helping the kids on their quest to fill their bags or baskets. Such fun!
Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Fitness Motivation
Today I joined myfitnesspal.com...You can track your food & fitness on this online program. The site tells you how many calories you can consume each day and how much you need to work out each week to lose pounds! I'm excited to track my progress on the site. The fun part is that if you have friends that join the site, you can cheer each other on because you see if the other person is keeping on track, etc. :)
I didn't have this much trouble getting motivated after P was born, that's for sure...This time around has been so different! Hopefully this online program helps. If any of you lovely blog readers want an invite to be "friends" on myfitnesspal, just leave a comment or shoot me a message.
We're supposed to have some wonderful sunshine here today! I'm hoping to get the kiddos out to enjoy it!!
I didn't have this much trouble getting motivated after P was born, that's for sure...This time around has been so different! Hopefully this online program helps. If any of you lovely blog readers want an invite to be "friends" on myfitnesspal, just leave a comment or shoot me a message.
We're supposed to have some wonderful sunshine here today! I'm hoping to get the kiddos out to enjoy it!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
We Made the News!
So...I went shopping at Whole Foods with the kids yesterday, and a reporter from Channel 6 popped out from behind the baby food aisle, wanting to interview us!
Some disclaimers:
1.) I'm definitely not a "natural" on camera, sheesh! What a dork. Having watched the tape, I wish I could reword things a bit...but I guess that's not possible with an interview! However, it was way cool to see my kids on TV, yay!! :)
2.) I never said I've taken ALL additives out of our family's diet. The kind folks at Whole Foods would probably be alarmed to find Oreos in my pantry. ;)
3.) It was strange having a camera follow us around the store as we shopped. I think I bought more than I would've normally, haha!
If you want to check it out, the story is here. You can watch the video clip too!
Some disclaimers:
1.) I'm definitely not a "natural" on camera, sheesh! What a dork. Having watched the tape, I wish I could reword things a bit...but I guess that's not possible with an interview! However, it was way cool to see my kids on TV, yay!! :)
2.) I never said I've taken ALL additives out of our family's diet. The kind folks at Whole Foods would probably be alarmed to find Oreos in my pantry. ;)
3.) It was strange having a camera follow us around the store as we shopped. I think I bought more than I would've normally, haha!
If you want to check it out, the story is here. You can watch the video clip too!
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Reflections
Joel and I were blessed to be able to attend the Weekend to Remember marriage conference this past weekend. It was so. so. good! We didn't get to stay overnight at the hotel where the 3-day conference took place because our daughter is a nursing 9-month old, and I didn't know how nights at my parents' would go...instead, we drove back and forth from my parents' house, to the conference (which was an hour each way!) I'm so very thankful that my Dad & Mom watched the kids for us. They're the best! The conference was well worth the miles we put on (and the complete exhaustion!) ;)
We both learned a ton. One speaker at the conference pointed out that for most things we do, we have to get licensed...or certified. There's driver's ed, and a test you have to take before you get to drive on your own. With marriage, you say, "I do...I do"...and bam! You're on your own. Ha! Usually no one really teaches you how to be a husband or wife. I realized there is a LOT that I don't know about being a good wife. The Bible if full of rich truths to lead us, and has much to say about the "roles" of marriage. This conference was 3 days of being immersed in what the Bible has to say about marriage and hearing first-hand accounts from people who have walked the walk. Real people. Married people that fight. And make up. And lead productive lives. The speakers we heard are a positive example to their children as to what marriage should be.
By Sunday, I was feeling overwhelmed. I admit I was afraid to fail at all the wonderful truths I learned...and for that reason, I'm thankful the final speaker of the day challenged us to pick TWO THINGS to begin working on this week. Just two. He said not to expect a new husband/wife by Monday, haha! I think he was saying that to me. ;)
Two of the things I want to work on are:
1.) Realize that Joel and I are ONE and not to continually be on the defense. One point in our take home book, is that "Oneness in marriage is only possible when we consider our spouse before we consider ourselves." I love that! I don't need to always be defensive when Joel makes a comment to me because (usually!) he is not saying something to try and hurt me. On most of the surveys we filled out, he and I were complete opposites, so if we misunderstand each other...there is a reason! I guess opposites really do attract. :)
2.) I want to submit to Joel on decisions, realizing that he is the ultimate authority in our home. On Sunday, the guys and ladies were split up...and in the ladies' session, we learned about the Biblical definition of submission. Submission is NOT just doing everything your husband says and it is definitely NOT allowing yourself to be part of an abusive relationship, because you are wanting to just "submit". Submission IS respectfully following your husband to make the FINAL decision. This doesn't mean that I can't tell Joel how I feel about things, of course...but it does mean that I need to ultimately trust that he will make the right decision. And...if he doesn't, it means that we'll be wrong-together! ;)
Because it's hard for me to post without adding a photo, here's a pic of the kids and I from yesterday. :)
We both learned a ton. One speaker at the conference pointed out that for most things we do, we have to get licensed...or certified. There's driver's ed, and a test you have to take before you get to drive on your own. With marriage, you say, "I do...I do"...and bam! You're on your own. Ha! Usually no one really teaches you how to be a husband or wife. I realized there is a LOT that I don't know about being a good wife. The Bible if full of rich truths to lead us, and has much to say about the "roles" of marriage. This conference was 3 days of being immersed in what the Bible has to say about marriage and hearing first-hand accounts from people who have walked the walk. Real people. Married people that fight. And make up. And lead productive lives. The speakers we heard are a positive example to their children as to what marriage should be.
By Sunday, I was feeling overwhelmed. I admit I was afraid to fail at all the wonderful truths I learned...and for that reason, I'm thankful the final speaker of the day challenged us to pick TWO THINGS to begin working on this week. Just two. He said not to expect a new husband/wife by Monday, haha! I think he was saying that to me. ;)
Two of the things I want to work on are:
1.) Realize that Joel and I are ONE and not to continually be on the defense. One point in our take home book, is that "Oneness in marriage is only possible when we consider our spouse before we consider ourselves." I love that! I don't need to always be defensive when Joel makes a comment to me because (usually!) he is not saying something to try and hurt me. On most of the surveys we filled out, he and I were complete opposites, so if we misunderstand each other...there is a reason! I guess opposites really do attract. :)
2.) I want to submit to Joel on decisions, realizing that he is the ultimate authority in our home. On Sunday, the guys and ladies were split up...and in the ladies' session, we learned about the Biblical definition of submission. Submission is NOT just doing everything your husband says and it is definitely NOT allowing yourself to be part of an abusive relationship, because you are wanting to just "submit". Submission IS respectfully following your husband to make the FINAL decision. This doesn't mean that I can't tell Joel how I feel about things, of course...but it does mean that I need to ultimately trust that he will make the right decision. And...if he doesn't, it means that we'll be wrong-together! ;)
Because it's hard for me to post without adding a photo, here's a pic of the kids and I from yesterday. :)
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Sick Baby
My baby loves to eat! :)
This little lovey has been so sick. Yesterday morning, her temperature was 104 degrees. She was a little oven! And so very lethargic. I've never seen a temp that high or a baby that "out of it". It was scary. I called the doctor. And the pharmacy. And got her on an antibiotic. We'd just been to the doctor the day before...and her ears were red, which may have been from a lingering ear infection or maybe something new??
This morning her temp was normal!! I was so relieved and glad to have some sweet baby smiles. I did call her doctor's office again though, because since yesterday, she's had a very red half-circle under her right eye. It almost looks like she got punched in the eye! The nurse seemed concerned that it might be cellulitis. I didn't remember even hearing of that before. So, I looked it up...and sure enough, I found pics online that look almost exactly like Mckenzie's eye!! The treatment for periorbital cellulitis is an oral antibiotic...so we've got that covered. Thankfully, her eye looked better after her afternoon nap. She's presently asleep for the night. Hopefully my little girl will be 100% in the morning.
On a different note, at supper tonight, P asked me, "Mom, did you know that a sugar glider is a flying marsupial?" Um...okay? He LOVES the PBS show Wild Kratts, where these two guys investigate how animals live and get "creature powers" to make them fly/swim/glide or whatever the animals do. Apparently P vividly remembers what he learns about the animals featured on the show. He then went on to tell me how the sugar gliders "fall forward" to glide...etc. I think he'll make a good teacher someday. :)
This little lovey has been so sick. Yesterday morning, her temperature was 104 degrees. She was a little oven! And so very lethargic. I've never seen a temp that high or a baby that "out of it". It was scary. I called the doctor. And the pharmacy. And got her on an antibiotic. We'd just been to the doctor the day before...and her ears were red, which may have been from a lingering ear infection or maybe something new??
This morning her temp was normal!! I was so relieved and glad to have some sweet baby smiles. I did call her doctor's office again though, because since yesterday, she's had a very red half-circle under her right eye. It almost looks like she got punched in the eye! The nurse seemed concerned that it might be cellulitis. I didn't remember even hearing of that before. So, I looked it up...and sure enough, I found pics online that look almost exactly like Mckenzie's eye!! The treatment for periorbital cellulitis is an oral antibiotic...so we've got that covered. Thankfully, her eye looked better after her afternoon nap. She's presently asleep for the night. Hopefully my little girl will be 100% in the morning.
On a different note, at supper tonight, P asked me, "Mom, did you know that a sugar glider is a flying marsupial?" Um...okay? He LOVES the PBS show Wild Kratts, where these two guys investigate how animals live and get "creature powers" to make them fly/swim/glide or whatever the animals do. Apparently P vividly remembers what he learns about the animals featured on the show. He then went on to tell me how the sugar gliders "fall forward" to glide...etc. I think he'll make a good teacher someday. :)
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