Feb. 3, 2010 A Meaningful Song For Mothers
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I just saw today that I never posted this... So here it is out of the draft pile. 
I recently heard this song for the first time and I was so blessed and encouraged. It was just what I needed to hear. Sometimes I feel like all I do is change diapers, clean the house, change diapers, keep the children in order and change diapers! I wouldn't change this season of my life for anything, but my days are full and busy! This just renewed my courage and vision. I am so grateful to be a mama to six beautful children.
I also found it on played here on youtube when I was looking for the lyrics. I think any mama can relate.
Enjoy!
A Song for Mothers
Words and Music by Abigail Miller © 2003
I think this is the hundredth time I've said, "Don't slam the door,"
And I know I'm getting tired of sweeping Cheerios off the floor.
There's peanut butter on the kitchen curtains I just made,
And finger-printed windows in every room where they have played.
Sometimes I feel like changing diapers is all I'm living for,
But Lord when I'm before You, I know there's ever so much more.
Please help me to remember these words that You have said,
That I may see my children through Your eyes.
Chorus: Whatever you do unto one of the least of these,
You have done it unto Me.
A cup of cold water, a kiss on the knee,
Whatever you do, you've done it unto Me.
There are toys everywhere I look, there's laundry in the hall,
There are schoolbooks in the kitchen, colored pictures on the wall,
Sometimes I grow to envy those whose house is always clean,
Who have time to do the projects of which I can only dream,
Sometimes it seems like motherhood is a never-ending chore,
But Lord, when I'm before You, I know there's ever so much more,
Help me to see that everything I do can be a way
To offer up my services to You.
Chorus
"Suffer the little children to come unto Me,"
Like little children is what You wanted us to be,
There's so much that we can learn, dear Lord,
When we see our children through Your eyes.
Chorus
Whatever you do unto one of these, you've done it unto Me.
Whatever you do, you have done it unto Me. h |
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Jan. 28, 2010 Little Sister's New Baby Plus
Today big sister made little sister a new baby doll. Little sister was thrilled and has been carrying it around all day and being such a good little mama. Must be fun to be a big sister and make little things for little sister and see her have so much fun with it. The little bag is filled with items needed to care for baby doll... 
The little bag is filled with items needed to care for baby doll...
In other news, I have been busy here keeping up with school, sewing and such. I had a number of items cut out like swimmsuits for my big girls, skirts for them as well and jumpers for my little girl and a couple of skirts for myself. I was blessed with some help from friends and we had a sewing bee and got skirts and the swimsuits for the girls sewn, plus the jumpers. It was a fun day and I was thankful for the help! I was wondering how I was going to fit in all that sewing. Still have a list of sewing projects, but not as long as before!
Here I was trying to get some sewing done, baby was not content to lay in the carriage, so I placed him in my lap, tied a scarf around us and he was happy to watch me sew! Worked well... He was back far enough so no little fingers could be sewn.
Our baby is doing so well and such a happy, smiling baby boy! He is so sweet, such a precious gift he is! School is going well, if I can stay caught up to the marking. My grade one student is reading too. He is my challenging one, one I pray for often! For me and him... He loves learning, but is very hard on himself when he does wrong. When he is happy, school goes very well. The girls are learning and doing well, math is still a struggle, but we are managing. They are very good about doing their school and if we will be having an extra busy day the next day or needing to be out, they will often on their own, do school for the next day. Has been working out well.
A neat picture I took this evening, you can see the snow coming down from these clouds.
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Jan. 18, 2010 Happy Homemaker Monday
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The weather in my neck of the woods:
Foggy and -2C
One of my simple pleasures:
Visiting with family
On my bedside table:
Bible
Tea Leaves - a devotional meditations for women
Keepers at Home magazine
TEACH magazine
Another small devotional and most likely a few other books, but I can't remember what else might be there. :)
On my TV:
No tv here
On the menu for tonight:
Yummy leftovers!
On my To Do List:
two loads laundry
school with children
mark school work
organize the new school work, I know I had this down last week, but it never got done!
dentist appt and a couple of errands
New Recipe I tried last week:
None here
In the craft basket:
second pair of culottes for girls
skirts for me
start thinking about what the girls will need for spring and summer
swim suits for girls
Looking forward to:
An upcoming trip
Homemaking Tip for this week:
If using a stainless steel frying pan for frying eggs, allow the pan to get really hot, then add oil and the eggs will not stick. I read this tip on Tammy's recipes and it really does work! I tried this out last Friday.
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
At the moment, I can't remember what I read last week...
Favorite photo from last week:
My brother (he lives in Alaska) was here visiting last week, it was so good to have him here!
In the picture is my parents, my brother and then my husband and I plus our 6 children. :)
left to right, dad, mom, brother, me and my husband with the children interspersed.
Lesson learned the past few days:
Learning to trust the Lord in everything
On my Prayer List:
My family and friends
My brother and his wife
Wisdom as I teach our dear children
For the Lord to continue to work in me and that His Light may shine forth from me.
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
I am a servant and will gladly serve my husband, my family and all those who God brings into my life.
For my Bible reading this morning, I read John 13:1-17, which is about Jesus washing the disciples feet. |
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Jan. 17, 2010 Skating Fun!
This winter we have been able to enjoy lots of skating! We went once a week for five weeks with our home school group at a local arena back in Nov and Dec. Since then we have enjoyed skating on our neighbour'ss pond, which has been great. Sometimes it was cold, but we all had a delightful time. These pictures were taken from the different times we have gone.
First time skating on the pond for this little boy.
Our second oldest daughter
Our firstborn
Big brother and "baby" sister
Little brother and baby sister
Mama and "baby" girl
Skaters and my dad is shoveling the snow
This boat looks a little forlorn..... waiting for warmer days...
When we went this time, there was lots of snow on the ice, so we just made pathways through it.
Our Amish neighbours were taking ice off one end the pond. That was fun to watch, we had never seen that done before!
The littles ones enjoyed riding on the shovel! I love hearing them having such fun.
Our sweet daughter! She just loves the outdoors... A girl after her mama's heart.
It has been wonderful to enjoy times with the childern, They are with us for such a short time. God is good! |
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Jan. 11, 2010 Happy Homemaker Monday
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The weather in my neck of the woods:
Snow flurries and it is -7C.
One of my simple pleasures:
The sweet coos and smiles of our baby, plus going out to the barn with the girls each morning.
On my bedside table:
Bible
Tea Leaves - a devotional meditations for women
Keepers at Home magazine
TEACH magazine
Another small devotional and most likely a few other books, but I can't remember what else might be there. :)
On my TV:
No tv here
On the menu for tonight:
Not sure yet... something yummy!
On my To Do List:
two loads laundry
school with children
mark school work
organize new school paces/books
bake bread
New Recipe I tried last week:
None here
In the craft basket:
second pair of culottes for girls
skirts for me
finish K's rag quilt
start thinking about what the girls will need for spring and summer
swim suits for girls
Looking forward to:
An upcoming trip
Homemaking Tip for this week:
Take one day at a time, enjoy the children for they seem to grow up so fast!
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
At the moment, I can't remember what I read last week...
Favorite photo from last week:
 Our baby boy is almost 3 months old.
Lesson learned the past few days:
That I have missed my brother, he is here on a visit and it is so good to have him here.
On my Prayer List:
My family and friends
My brother and his wife
Wisdom as I teach our dear children
For the Lord to continue to work in me and that His Light may shine forth from me.
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.
As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever. Ps. 125:1&2
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Dec. 30, 2009 Sisterly Love
Big sister just loves and adores her baby brother
Baby brother loves his big sister. He is such a happy little fellow!
He smiles and coos whenever someone pass by, you just can't help, but pick him up.
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Dec. 29, 2009 Pictures of the Day
Just thought I would share some pictures from our day today.
One of the first things that was done right after breakfast was bundling up and heading outside! K. went out and played in the snow for the first time and she throughly enjoyed.
Here is big brother and little sister ready to go outside.
This is fun, mama.
After playing outside, I found her sitting in front of the wood stove. She must have been warming herself and I just knew I had to take a picture. You can see her sweet face in the glass door too.
N. practicing his piano.
 Spending time rocking our precious baby boy.
B. busy playing with the Bendominos and he was also the one who put the puzzle together.
Sweet K. She was telling someone to be quiet...
The girls and I are sewing a bigger rag quilt for K. We are almost done all the sewing, then comes the clipping. Hope to finish that tomorrow. I also managed to sew myself a skirt today and I am very pleased with how it turned out too!
We had a lovely day here. Of course,this is just a part of what we did today, laundry, meals, clean up, more piano, diaper changes and so on made up the rest of the day. God is good! |
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Recently, just Farmer Boy and I went to the barn to take care of our horse, Cinnamon. Usually it is the girls and I that go each morning.
Here we are heading of to the barn, of course, we can't miss the opportunity to walk through the puddles.
One happy boy to be going with mama to the barn!
Cinnamon saying "Good Morning!"
Farmer Boy saying hi to the horses. The other horse in the background belongs to friends.
Farmer Boy was delighted to be in charge of the water hydrant.
Then he wanted to help me muck out Cinnamon's stall.
Barn work done and the horses happy to be eating a bit of hay outside.
I have been enjoying going out in the morning, while it is still dark and heading with the girls to the barn. I think the girls enjoy having me along too. I just love country living! |
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Big brother and baby brother
Baby brother receives lots of kisses from us all.
Happy little brother and baby brother
Baby brother
One baby brother's half smiles
Our precious little boys
Baby brother is now two months old. He is doing well, full of sweet smiles and precious coos.
We are all doing well, my days are full with homeschooling, homemaking and being a wife and mama. Throughout the day, I will have thoughts and ideas for blog posts, but by evening, baby may be fussy, or I'm too tired to even think about blogging. This is a busy season, but I'm happy.
The Lord is good!
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Dec. 7, 2009 Happy Homemaker Monday
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The weather in my neck of the woods:
Snow flurries and this afternoon, the grounds has become white. :) Temperature around -1C
One of my simple pleasures:
A sweet baby's smiles.
On my bedside table:
Bible
Tea Leaves - a devotional meditations for women
Chicken Soup for the Soul Woman to Woman
Chicken Soup for the Soul Mother and daughters
Another small devotional and most likely a few other books, but I can't remember what else might be there. :)
On my TV:
No tv here
On the menu for tonight:
We had baked potatoes, salmon patties, carrots, corn and a salad for lunch today.
On my To Do List:
A couple loads of laundry
school with the children
sewing and some organizing
New Recipe I tried last week:
I baked my mom's hazelnut cake last week and it was so delicious! I'll have to share the recipe sometime soon.
In the craft basket:
Culottes for the girls
material to make a bigger rag quilt for my youngest daughter
ideas to make pillow covers to match the rag quilt I made for my husband which is in his office. :)
Looking forward to:
Visiting with friends tomorrow
Homemaking Tip for this week:
Just take one day at a time.... :)
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Not sure...
Favorite photo from last week:
Lesson learned the past few days:
When we are strong or weak, we still influence those around us in a good or harmful way.
On my Prayer List:
My family and friends
Wisdom as I teach our dear children
For the Lord to continue to work in me and that His Light may shine forth from me.
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel,
but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works,
and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16
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Nov. 30, 2009 Thirty-three Things To Be...
....Thankful For!
1. First of all I'm thankful for all that the Lord has done and is doing in my life. He is faithful and will complete the worked He has begun in me
2. Sweet, darling husband, he is so good to me and I just love him, he works hard too, for his family.
3. S. she is such a big help to me and she is the one that made me a mama
4. R. she is a sweetheart and so giving to those around her
5. N. he is our active little man and loves to sing
6. B. he has a sweet way of saying hello and gives precious smiles
7. K. she is precious; she loves to cuddle and is such a tidy little girl
8. M. I love his cuddles and cute smiles, it is so nice to have a tiny baby again
9. Parents and mother-in-law
10. A warm comfortable home
11. Living out in the country
12. Supplies to make delicious meals for my family
13. The freedom to homeschool my little ones
14. The joy of many sweet friends!
15. All of God's precious promises
16. My brothers and their wives
17. My dear sister-in-law and her family - we have been friends since the time I first met her and my future hubby. :)
18. Smiles from my children
19. Homemade treasures from my little ones
20. Cinnamon,(horse) she was an answer to my girls prayers.
21. Can I add again my precious 6 children?! :)
22. Laughter of children at play
23. The hope of heaven!
24. Many wonderful books to read and be encouraged by
25. Household duties, if I didn't have those to do, that would mean, I didn't have a home to live in
26. Laundry to wash, dry, fold, iron and put away, all that means we are blessed with clothes to wear
27. The four seasons, each season has its own beauty
28. Music!! Good music and uplifting hymns
29. Again my dear husband, his birthday is Nov. 29 :)
30. My birthday - Nov. 30th:)
31. For my mom teaching me how to sew and bake bread. I didn't want to learn when I was young, but I'm so thankful I know how now. :)
32. Hearing N. read during school
33. Last but not least, my age which is now 33. I have been so blessed, the Lord is so faithful, kind and good.
Psalm 117
O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.
For his merciful kindness is great toward us:
and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever.
Praise ye the LORD.
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Nov. 28, 2009 Our Hike In The Woods
This afternoon while the little ones slept and daddy had a rest, the older four children and I went exploring in our own woods. When I gave the suggestion, it was met with cheers!
First stop was to say hi to Cinnamon and Flicka - Flicka is our friends horse.
They started to follow us for a bit.
The pond on our neighbour property. I use to skate on this pond when in my teens. :) At that time my parents owned it.
Our happy 6yr old son.
Our bouncy 4 yr son....
Entering the woods, we followed a deer path most of the time. The woods are just full of deer paths!
At one time it took us through what reminded me of the slough in Pilgrim's Progress. Our woods backs onto some wetlands.
R. sitting on a vine
My big girl
Our four young explorers...
Geese flying overhead
R.'s first response to the water is, "I wouldn't want to swim in there, looks like an alligator pond." :)
Just after we left the woods, we heard a rustling in the tall grass beside us, there was this wild turkey trying to get away through the fence. If you look hard you can see the turkey in this picture.
On our way home!
It was an enjoyable hike and the children hope to do it again soon. God is so good. |
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Nov. 23, 2009 A Horse And So Much To Learn
Having a our own horse has been quite the learning experience. The girls have really enjoyed having Cinnamon and we have learned a lot and we are still learning. I have now riden her and it was lovely, I just need to build my confidence around her now. She is really good with S, our oldest daughter, but around me, she likes to put her ears back and will bit if given the chance. Not good at all!! So I need to let go of my fears and show her I am not afraid and that she needs to respect me. I have worked with her and cleaned her hooves etc.... so I know it will come. I have been reading up on horses and what to do in certain situations, so now it is just putting it all into practice.
Here is S. with Cinnamon
R. and Cinnamon
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Nov. 20, 2009 Keeps Me Busy
This beautiful family of mine is what is keeping me busy and I wouldn't change it. I know that I will have time for blogging, but right now I must tend to my family.
This is not a good bye post, but just letting you all know I'm still here, but my time is limited...
The days and nights are full, but I have so much to be thankful for.
The Lord is good!
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Nov. 19, 2009 Haven't forgotten....
I haven't forgotten about my blog, but can I just say it has been busy around here. I have pictures and posts I hope to do soon, but this week just seemed to fly by without leaving me any time for blogging, maybe next week will be better.
Baby is doing well and growing, we are so enjoying him. He is 5 weeks tomorrow. He is smiling and cooing to us, which is so adorable.
School is going well too.
God is good!
Until next week....... ( I can't promise though)
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Nov. 3, 2009 Apples, Apples, And More Apples
This past week we have been doing a bit of applesauce every day. Yesterday morning, we went apple picking with friends and had a lovely time out picking apples for applesauce and apple cider.
Doesn't he look thrilled with this large apple?!
Another happy helper, although she had more fun running around then picking up apples.
Climbing the tree
My big girls picked lots of apples!
Taking time to nurse the baby. All the fresh air must have tired the baby out, because he then sleep all afternoon yesterday, he just woke up to nurse and then went right back to sleep.
Sleeping peacefully
Our willing, yet careful helpers.
They were delighted to be able to help with this, they were very careful too.
Filling the jars....
Removing any air bubbles
And here is the pretty pink applesauce! It is so delicious too!
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I have been soaking up newborn sweetness. Our days have been full and I am feeling quite well. Baby is doing very well too. As of last Wednesday, he was 10lb 2oz. He is a very content baby boy and receives lots of hugs and kisses each day.
First smile to be caught by the camera!
Wide awake...
Sleeping again... he does do a lot of that. :)
I feel so blessed! I hope to share his birth story soon, just haven't had the chance to sit here at the computer long enough to type it out, but it is coming soon!
Just wanted to add... We thank you for all of your sweet comments! We are so very blessed and enjoying our new baby very much. |
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Oct. 19, 2009 Precious Baby Boy
Just minutes old.....
Taken during his first day
Day 3
Oldest and youngest
Big sisters loving him, K. gives him the sweetest kisses.
Biggest brother
Big brother, he is delighted to have a baby brother, that is just what he wanted!
Another "bay" (that is how he says boy)
Big sister in awe of her baby brother.
Having a newborn in the family is such a sweet thing. We are doing well, I am resting lots and snuggling baby. It is relaxing for me, since my parents are living here with us right now, I haven't had to worry about much. He is nursing well too. God is good! |
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Just a quick note to let you all know our precious baby boy was born this morning at 2:39am, weighing in at 9lb 9oz and 22 1/4 " long. He is beautiful and we have named him Micah, still deciding on the second name. We arrived at the hospital at 1:30am and we arrived back home shortly before six. I will post more later sometime, but birth went well and we are all rejoicing here in the goodness of the Lord. He heard and answered my prayers concerning labor and delivery.
Today, I'm planning to snuggle dear little Micah and rest! 
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Oct. 12, 2009 Happy Homemaker Monday
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The weather in my neck of the woods:
Overcast and a chance of rain, plus it is cold today!
One of my simple pleasures:
Seeing the children working with daddy
Hearing our youngest "read" stories
Feeling our unborn baby's movements - not long until we meet this new little one. Ticker says 5 days! I'm hoping less than that.
On my bedside table:
I know these are also the same as last week. I just can't read very long before I fall asleep!
An Encouraging Word
TEACH Magazine
Bible
Tea Leaves - a devotional meditations for women
Keepers At Home
Family Life
On my TV:
No TV here
On the menu for tonight:
Potatoes, squash, green beans, salad and fish or a chick pea dish. We are keeping it simple, even though it is Thanksgiving here.
On my To Do List:
Today, my husband is home because of Thanksgiving, so we are getting lots done around the house like bringing in firewood and doing some cleaning and organizing in the basement. Also dear hubby is planning to put in a toilet in the master bathroom this afternoon. Yay!!
I washed the rag quilt I just finished for my husband
Do a load or two of laundry
Write a letter or two
New Recipe I tried last week:
None
In the craft basket:
One skirt left for daughter, I have been sewing skirts here when I have a chance! Six done so far...
Culottes for girls
Looking forward to:
Meeting our new baby, it is coming closer!
Riding Cinnamon, our horse, once baby is born and I'm recovered and rested.
Homemaking Tip for this week:
Include your children, they love to feel needed.
Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Right now, I'm not sure....
Favorite photo from last week:
Lesson learned the past few days:
God cares for me.
On my Prayer List:
Husband
Children
Extended family
Wisdom and patience for each day as I teach and train our children
Up coming labor and delivery of our 6th baby. This has been really on my mind, prayers appreciated!!
Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
This morning when I read from Tea Leaves, it written by one of the ladies just after she had her first child. I thought it was fitting to read that, even though I'm due with baby #6, we all know how we feel just after birth and when looking down at our baby.
Dear Lord, fill me with your peace and give me strength and courage for the labor ahead of me. Thank you for this new baby; we are so looking forward to meeting this new little one! In your Son's name, Amen.
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