Dec. 8, 2007 - Sleigh Bells Ring......And Other Things.....
Well, they don't actually ring around here, it never snows here. Well, I won't say NEVER. There might be a very light flurry every 15 years or so. Nothing big (or small either.) My birthday was the other day. I guess it was "Happy" in the fact that the Lord blessed me in having another year, but it was also heart breaking. Our boxer (whom we've had for 7 years) died on my birthday. I really am no good with death. I know in my heart that she is better off and out of her suffering, but we did love her so much and the selfish part of me wants her back. She was part of our family.
On a happier note, my boys marched in the Christmas Parade. They were sooooo excited. Jabber, Jabber, Jabber!!!! Everyone was talking so fast and all at once "Jabbir, Jabber" was about what it sounded like.
My daughter's birthday is this week. Her birthday is exactly one week after mine. She'll be 13. I'll be the mother of a teenager! How did that happen? It makes me realize how few years I have left with her before she's off to conquer the world. It's exciting and terrifying and sad all at the same time. I can still remember the moment she was born and I laid eyes on her. It really does go by so fast. I can remember holding her and being so scared of her. Here was this little person who I was totally responsible for, and I was frightened to death of that. I was so worried that I wouldn't know what to do or something would happen to her. Before she was born I thought I knew everything (as do most 20 year olds), but after she was born I realized just how much I had to learn.
I've been giving this High School thing some thinking. If you've read this far and you have (or currently are) tackling high school, have you ever used the SMARR English Program? I've been thinking that since I have approx. a year and a half before High School begins, that I'll start studying up and doing the High School work myself, so that way when they get there it will be fresh in my mind. Teach to the oldest, right? Well, that's me!
I'll study ahead and be prepared to teach it to them. Wish I had thought of this a year ago. Oh Well, C'est la Vie!
Blessings,
Kristi
Comments
Dec. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jes
Happy Birthday! Sorry about your dear puppy - remember the joy he brought to your life and sweet slobbery doggie kisses!
Teenagers are not scary! They can be a delight - just keep your sense of humor and remember it really is important to pick your battles. Meaning - pray and think - will this issue matter tomorrow, next week, next year? If not LET IT GO! If it will matter - DO NOT LOSE! Enjoy her growing up and becoming a lady, these are the years to transition from being life "director" to "coach" as you walk beside her encouraging her to make godly decisions.
Merry Christmas - sorry I got long - jibber jabber!
Dec. 8, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by setapipes
I can really relate to the story about your newborn daughter and how fast it goes. Wow. And the part about how much we still have to learn. So true.
I realized tonite that I changed my last diaper about 2 weeks ago. There was one fresh diaper left in the pack. I'm totally saving it. Nearly eleven years of diapers and now it's over. It really does go so fast.
Jennifer
Dec. 10, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by cahanbury
Happy belated birthday!
Dec. 29, 2007 - Hi
Posted by Lachney1
Hi Kristi,
That was really sweet of you to comment on my blog. I made you my friend and I would be glad to help you in any way with high school. I'm still learning a lot myself, but I'm willing to answer any questions that you might have. My oldest is in the 10th grade. I keep thinking how she only has 2 more years and she will be off on her own, as she keeps reminding me. LOL! Little does she know that life isn't that easy. You just don't go out and get the job that you want and the place that you want to live, when you want it. Boy, does she have a lot to learn. Right now, she's only worried about #1. Aren't most teens that way? I don't feel that I have taught her everything that she will need to be on her own, but I can't take all the blame for that. She hates school and learning. She won't try her best and she gives up quite easily. She's not interested in learning how to cook, sew, especially cleaning anything, LOL!, or any homemaking skills. She just wants to be left alone to do her own thing. Now, don't get me wrong, most teens aren't like this. My daughter has been through some hard things and it has made her somewhat harsh. I hope and pray that she can turn her bad circumstances around and use them to help others in the future. My daughter can be sweet though. I just have to keep praying that God will continue to do a good work in her.
I hope that you have a wonderful New Year!
Blessings,
Penny
