I think I make some New Years Resolutions every year - that I don't follow. One year it was getting birthday cards to family members - ON time. I think that lasted until like May. Ummm...I'm sure that I've made countless others over the years that I've never kept, some not even until Jan. 2.
I had thought I would swear off drinking pop. Yeah....no. I do want to stop drinking it. But I think I'll doom myself if I make it a resolution. That was all I had come up with until last night. Now I have an entire list of things. But I'm hoping that these *resolutions* become life-style changes.
OK - here goes:
This first one is something I've always said I would do, but never have. I think I started it once MANY years ago, but didn't finish it. 1. Read through the Bible in a year. I've been terrible about reading my Bible - at all. I'm hoping that getting on this schedule will help make it a habit in the future. On the same line, 2. Read: Passionate Housewives, Desperate for God, Love & Respect w/ companion books, and the Purpose Driven Life. I plan to blog about each of these books as well - as I'm reading them. One BIG one is 3. KEEP MY HOUSE CLEAN!!! I could write another entire lengthy post on this, but I won't.
On a physical note, I want to 4. Lose 50 pounds! And to help me do that: 5. Drink 64 ounces of water EVERY DAY! To keep up the weight loss and water intake, I plan to 6. Go to the gym at least 3x per week!
I'm counting on you - my 4 faithful readers (yes, I do believe the numbers have gone up! LOL) - to keep me accountable!! And to pray for me as well! The first 3 are the most important to me. I really want to improve my life - which involves all 6, but if I can get those first 3 going, I think it will help me with the last three!
Happy New Year!!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Vinegar and Water...
it will cure what ails ya! It will also cure what ails a 5 year old little girl! And not in a fun way.
All together now: awww....poor Lizzie!!!
Carry on.
All together now: awww....poor Lizzie!!!
Carry on.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
New Pictures and Video
If you check out dropshots you'll see pictures of our LOVELY snow storm....kids had a blast playing in it (ok, we did too!). Also, check out the videos of Wii playing!!
You'll find them in the Albums labled Winter Storm 08 and Fun with the Wii.
Enjoy!
You'll find them in the Albums labled Winter Storm 08 and Fun with the Wii.
Enjoy!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Somewhere in the Middle
It's not often that I get to choose the music thats played in the van...the kids are usually always in control! LOL I'm lucky that they like all the same music as me (could be b/c that's all they've ever heard!) We definitely have the "kiddie" music - but it's all christian, so it still works out for me! Their favorites are mine - Casting Crowns, Gaither Vocal Band, Third Day, Natalie Grant, etc.
What I find, however, is that I don't often get to LISTEN to these songs. They're often interrupted by all the typical vehicle chatter: turn around, put your feet down, stop being mean to him, "don't make me come back there" (ok, I really don't use that one, but it seemed appropriate to add that here!). Anyway...
I was actually alone in the van waiting for Hunter and Lizzie to get out of school, so I was actually able to LISTEN to these lyrics. I've heard this song before..LOTS, but never took the time to LISTEN to the entire song. WOW!! Casting Crowns songs have always had wonderful messages...and this one is no exception. I found myself in this song way more than I'd like to admit. So as you read these lyrics - pray for me. I don't want to be Somewhere in the Middle - and I am.
Somewhere between the hot and the cold
Somewhere between the new and the old
Somewhere between who I am and who I used to be
Somewhere in the middle, You'll find me
Somewhere between the wrong and the right
Somewhere between the darkness and the light
Somewhere between who I was and who You're making me
Somewhere in the middle, You'll find me
Just how close can I get, Lord, to my surrender without losing all control
Fearless warriors in a picket fence, reckless abandon wrapped in common sense
Deep water faith in the shallow end and we are caught in the middle
With eyes wide open to the differences, the God we want and the God who is
But will we trade our dreams for His or are we caught in the middle
Are we caught in the middle
Somewhere between my heart and my hands
Somewhere between my faith and my plans ***
Somewhere between the safety of the boat and the crashing waves
Somewhere between a whisper and a roar
Somewhere between the altar and the door
Somewhere between contented peace and always wanting more
Somewhere in the middle You'll find me
Just how close can I get, Lord, to my surrender without losing all control
Fearless warriors in a picket fence, reckless abandon wrapped in common sense
Deep water faith in the shallow end and we are caught in the middle
With eyes wide open to the differences, the God we want and the God who is
But will we trade our dreams for His or are we caught in the middle
Are we caught in the middle
Lord, I feel You in this place and I know You're by my side
oving me even on these nights when I'm caught in the middle,
caught in the middle
***this line really speaks to me. Do we really make our plans according to our faith? Yes, I do. And that just tells me that I don't have enough faith!
What I find, however, is that I don't often get to LISTEN to these songs. They're often interrupted by all the typical vehicle chatter: turn around, put your feet down, stop being mean to him, "don't make me come back there" (ok, I really don't use that one, but it seemed appropriate to add that here!). Anyway...
I was actually alone in the van waiting for Hunter and Lizzie to get out of school, so I was actually able to LISTEN to these lyrics. I've heard this song before..LOTS, but never took the time to LISTEN to the entire song. WOW!! Casting Crowns songs have always had wonderful messages...and this one is no exception. I found myself in this song way more than I'd like to admit. So as you read these lyrics - pray for me. I don't want to be Somewhere in the Middle - and I am.
Somewhere between the hot and the cold
Somewhere between the new and the old
Somewhere between who I am and who I used to be
Somewhere in the middle, You'll find me
Somewhere between the wrong and the right
Somewhere between the darkness and the light
Somewhere between who I was and who You're making me
Somewhere in the middle, You'll find me
Just how close can I get, Lord, to my surrender without losing all control
Fearless warriors in a picket fence, reckless abandon wrapped in common sense
Deep water faith in the shallow end and we are caught in the middle
With eyes wide open to the differences, the God we want and the God who is
But will we trade our dreams for His or are we caught in the middle
Are we caught in the middle
Somewhere between my heart and my hands
Somewhere between my faith and my plans ***
Somewhere between the safety of the boat and the crashing waves
Somewhere between a whisper and a roar
Somewhere between the altar and the door
Somewhere between contented peace and always wanting more
Somewhere in the middle You'll find me
Just how close can I get, Lord, to my surrender without losing all control
Fearless warriors in a picket fence, reckless abandon wrapped in common sense
Deep water faith in the shallow end and we are caught in the middle
With eyes wide open to the differences, the God we want and the God who is
But will we trade our dreams for His or are we caught in the middle
Are we caught in the middle
Lord, I feel You in this place and I know You're by my side
oving me even on these nights when I'm caught in the middle,
caught in the middle
***this line really speaks to me. Do we really make our plans according to our faith? Yes, I do. And that just tells me that I don't have enough faith!
Monday, December 15, 2008
If you happen to hear
a loud bang (yes, even as far away as Kentucky and Oklahoma!), that's just my head exploding.
That is all.
That is all.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
WHY????? UGH!
So Hunter and I were working on his reading homework and his reading mentioned a will. He asked what it was, I explained that at some point he, Lizzie and Tanner would get all of mine and Jeremy's things...which is really laughable at this point in time, because....yeah - we got nuthin'.
He said he wanted my earrings so he could sell the stones. LOL - I told him the most valuable piece of jewelry I owned was my wedding ring.
He said, "oh, those are real diamonds?'"
I said, "yep, these two small ones, the big one and the other two...wait, one's missing!!!!!!!!!!!"
So, I'm missing one of my small stones from my wrap. Sooooo irritating.
Anyway.
Now - don't ya'll love how I turn one small fact into a pointless story! LOL
**end whine**
He said he wanted my earrings so he could sell the stones. LOL - I told him the most valuable piece of jewelry I owned was my wedding ring.
He said, "oh, those are real diamonds?'"
I said, "yep, these two small ones, the big one and the other two...wait, one's missing!!!!!!!!!!!"
So, I'm missing one of my small stones from my wrap. Sooooo irritating.
Anyway.
Now - don't ya'll love how I turn one small fact into a pointless story! LOL
**end whine**
The meeting
did not go as I had hoped....but I think that I had hoped too high.
I don't feel like anything was accomplished at the meeting. The counselors were very understanding and sympathetic. They knew exactly what I was talking about concerning the teacher and even agreed with me. However, the best way to handle it certainly isn't black and white. I guess I was **unrealistically** hoping for a quick - "we'll put her in a new class" and all our problems will be over. I knew better than that, but I was hoping for it! LOL
There are so many "fine lines" in this situation.
- we could make things worse by changing classes and taking her away from the friends that she's bonded with
- we could be teaching her that if something is hard, we'll take care of it for her (not as concerned about this b/c she's 5 - but it is a slight concern) - we don't want her to think that just because she doesn't like her teacher she gets a new one.
I still do not know what to do.
So our next step is to meet with the teacher...I'm hoping for at least definitive direction before break (which is in a week and a half).
Keep praying please.
I don't feel like anything was accomplished at the meeting. The counselors were very understanding and sympathetic. They knew exactly what I was talking about concerning the teacher and even agreed with me. However, the best way to handle it certainly isn't black and white. I guess I was **unrealistically** hoping for a quick - "we'll put her in a new class" and all our problems will be over. I knew better than that, but I was hoping for it! LOL
There are so many "fine lines" in this situation.
- we could make things worse by changing classes and taking her away from the friends that she's bonded with
- we could be teaching her that if something is hard, we'll take care of it for her (not as concerned about this b/c she's 5 - but it is a slight concern) - we don't want her to think that just because she doesn't like her teacher she gets a new one.
I still do not know what to do.
So our next step is to meet with the teacher...I'm hoping for at least definitive direction before break (which is in a week and a half).
Keep praying please.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Well - tomorrow is *the day*...where something will change with Lizzie's school situation. Not sure what it is, not even sure what I want it to be, but there will be change. I'd like to ask my 2 loyal readers to be in prayer for Lizzie. I'm guessing she'll change classes or we'll take her out and homeschool her.
I'm so torn about this meeting. I'm needing to get past my....concern for other's feelings and focus on my daughter's happiness. I worry too much about how I make others feel. Lizzie's happiness and peace of mind are what is important right now.
I know I'm being cryptic - so if you want all the details, just ask.
I'm so torn about this meeting. I'm needing to get past my....concern for other's feelings and focus on my daughter's happiness. I worry too much about how I make others feel. Lizzie's happiness and peace of mind are what is important right now.
I know I'm being cryptic - so if you want all the details, just ask.
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Banner Toe
This is one of our many nicknames for Tanner. Let's see, we've got Tanner Banner. Tan Tan the Man Man (this is an old one!), a simpler Tan Tan (we still use this one alot!), Tanner Bananner (does bananna have two n's? wow that's so sad that I have to ask that!), I'm sure there's more, but we'll leave it at that for now.
I've decided to give you Tanner's update, as things are developing on the Lizzie front. We've got some school issues to work out and then I'll be able to give a better synopsis of her life! Most importantly: she's healthy and (when she's home) happy. We leave the rest for another day.
Tanner is by far our goofiest kid. We are always in stitches when he get going - and the best part, he doesn't even realize it! He's not even trying!
Tanner stays home with me everyday. Lots of kids his age are in pre-school, but I'm not sure why! He's only 3 - one more year with Mama is a good thing! He'll hit the pre-school life when he's 4! We do still attend the playgroup that he went to last school year. We don't hit it every Friday, but we try to make it at least twice per month. He also gets alot of social time in the gym child care room. He loves it there - and he's there at least twice a week; most often 4 times per week. We are also joining a co-op starting in January (it's a homeschool co-op, but we're making it work for us!). A friend that I met online in a homeschool group has been heading this co-op for a few months now and it's finally going to work out that we can join in! It will be 2 Tuesdays a month with another Tuesday for a playgroup - or outing. He'll get to participate in 2 classes, have story time and a snack. I'll have to commit to teaching a class as part of the deal. Other than class supplies and snacks for when it's my turn, there will be no cost, so this is definitely a bonus!
Because he's at home with me all the time, the poor kid gets dragged around with me on all the errands. He's been quite the trooper about it and we get them done pretty quickly. His favorite "errand" is when I have to go to the chiropractor and he gets to talk the doctor's ear off. Seriously - he talks the ENTIRE time. And my chiropractor is WONDERFUL with my kids. Just smiles, listens and asks all the right questions!
Quick fun fact: Tanner can wink - and he can do both eyes! Just like me. I love that we share this. Doesn't seem like a big deal - but the other two munchkins haven't figured out how to wink one eye, let alone two. And Jeremy can't do both! And no, I don't mean he "blinks" both eyes, I mean he can wink both eyes, one at a time. We all are in awe and he's like, yeah, so - what's the big deal? LOL
Tanner loves to sing us songs. Original songs. He makes them up on the spot. They don't always make sense, but he's singing his heart out just the same. We've decided that he's going to be out song-writer. With Hunter as the singer and Lizzie on an instrument, we've got ourselves a little band!
Bedtimes - we have a little ritual with Lizzie that I'll go into on her post - and Tanner has his own little thing he does as well. It's not just a bedtime thing either. He likes to "snuzzle"...this is where we rub our faces together....this is his favorite thing - even more than hugs and kisses! Of course, if Jeremy hasn't shaved, it's not necessarily a good thing! It's so sweet.
OK - well, if I think of more about our littlest monster, I'll edit and include it! For now - this is our Tanner update.
I've decided to give you Tanner's update, as things are developing on the Lizzie front. We've got some school issues to work out and then I'll be able to give a better synopsis of her life! Most importantly: she's healthy and (when she's home) happy. We leave the rest for another day.
Tanner is by far our goofiest kid. We are always in stitches when he get going - and the best part, he doesn't even realize it! He's not even trying!
Tanner stays home with me everyday. Lots of kids his age are in pre-school, but I'm not sure why! He's only 3 - one more year with Mama is a good thing! He'll hit the pre-school life when he's 4! We do still attend the playgroup that he went to last school year. We don't hit it every Friday, but we try to make it at least twice per month. He also gets alot of social time in the gym child care room. He loves it there - and he's there at least twice a week; most often 4 times per week. We are also joining a co-op starting in January (it's a homeschool co-op, but we're making it work for us!). A friend that I met online in a homeschool group has been heading this co-op for a few months now and it's finally going to work out that we can join in! It will be 2 Tuesdays a month with another Tuesday for a playgroup - or outing. He'll get to participate in 2 classes, have story time and a snack. I'll have to commit to teaching a class as part of the deal. Other than class supplies and snacks for when it's my turn, there will be no cost, so this is definitely a bonus!
Because he's at home with me all the time, the poor kid gets dragged around with me on all the errands. He's been quite the trooper about it and we get them done pretty quickly. His favorite "errand" is when I have to go to the chiropractor and he gets to talk the doctor's ear off. Seriously - he talks the ENTIRE time. And my chiropractor is WONDERFUL with my kids. Just smiles, listens and asks all the right questions!
Quick fun fact: Tanner can wink - and he can do both eyes! Just like me. I love that we share this. Doesn't seem like a big deal - but the other two munchkins haven't figured out how to wink one eye, let alone two. And Jeremy can't do both! And no, I don't mean he "blinks" both eyes, I mean he can wink both eyes, one at a time. We all are in awe and he's like, yeah, so - what's the big deal? LOL
Tanner loves to sing us songs. Original songs. He makes them up on the spot. They don't always make sense, but he's singing his heart out just the same. We've decided that he's going to be out song-writer. With Hunter as the singer and Lizzie on an instrument, we've got ourselves a little band!
Bedtimes - we have a little ritual with Lizzie that I'll go into on her post - and Tanner has his own little thing he does as well. It's not just a bedtime thing either. He likes to "snuzzle"...this is where we rub our faces together....this is his favorite thing - even more than hugs and kisses! Of course, if Jeremy hasn't shaved, it's not necessarily a good thing! It's so sweet.
OK - well, if I think of more about our littlest monster, I'll edit and include it! For now - this is our Tanner update.
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Another week...
Well - we're starting another week in the Scott household! Unfortunately, it's another BUSY one and another one minus the dad!
Life is busy and I know I need to continue with the Kids updates, Lizzie will be next - just need to take the time to sit and write it up.
A good report: The Daisy meeting went really well - we have a great group of girls and I'm really excited to get the group going. One thing I'm not thrilled to be starting is the Girl Scout Cookie sale...yuck. I'm really not good at this sort of thing, but we'll see how it goes! So, here's a shameless (or shameful) plug: want Girl Scout cookies??? Put your order in here! Want to help out Lizzie's troop, but don't want the cookies? You can order cookies to be donated to a charitable organization of the troops choice (we've not decided yet - most likely a homeless or woman's shelter).
I hope to get Lizzie's update up by Tuesday sometime! Too much going on tomorrow to mess with it! Errands, chiro appt., homework and Cub Scout meeting! UGH!
Happy Monday!!
Life is busy and I know I need to continue with the Kids updates, Lizzie will be next - just need to take the time to sit and write it up.
A good report: The Daisy meeting went really well - we have a great group of girls and I'm really excited to get the group going. One thing I'm not thrilled to be starting is the Girl Scout Cookie sale...yuck. I'm really not good at this sort of thing, but we'll see how it goes! So, here's a shameless (or shameful) plug: want Girl Scout cookies??? Put your order in here! Want to help out Lizzie's troop, but don't want the cookies? You can order cookies to be donated to a charitable organization of the troops choice (we've not decided yet - most likely a homeless or woman's shelter).
I hope to get Lizzie's update up by Tuesday sometime! Too much going on tomorrow to mess with it! Errands, chiro appt., homework and Cub Scout meeting! UGH!
Happy Monday!!
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