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Well, I have been using this time 'off' to get things ready for the school year... organize our home... spending time with the family... and practicing hospitality. It's amazing how much I can get done when I don't have 'important things to do on the computer'. hee hee. But I still miss you all. I'll be back next week with an actual post. But for now be encouraged: God is soo Good. Bye, Alexia |
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I'll miss you all! And I'll still go to the library to post the Weapons of our Warfare verses. Keep me in prayer. And take this time to browse through the older posts. you may want to even take a second to read MY FIRST POST EVER. lol My how times have changed. You can also look back at when the baby started walking, or how I got fed up with the 'S. WORD' question. Theres lot to read about so enjoy! And In the words of the Governator "I'll be back!". Anyway, LOVE, PEACE, LAUGHTER, JOY, & JESUS! Alexia |
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I am trying to schedule time to keep in touch with out-of-town family and friends, and I could use your help coming up with ideas. Here's what I've come up with so far: *write letters (takes a long time, unless I do it on Word and save and come back the next day to finish it?!?!) *sending out cards (I have plenty, so cost isn't an issue here... Maybe I could even pre address a few?!?!) *mailing pictures to them (oooh, how about in a newsletter format? hhmm, not sure people would find most of the stuff that happens here that interesting though. lol) *phone calls to check in (I like this one! But thats because I'm lazy.) I really would love to get in contact & keep in contact with these people... I am scheduling myself 30 minutes to start out with. Then after a few months, I should be so caught up, and /or ahead that I can cut it back to 15 minutes a day. :-) So what do you think? What do you do to keep in touch? Or is it even worth it to you? (and yes, I DO realize that I neglected to put emailing on here... I do that already, and I'd like something a tad more personal for a while.) Thanks for your help, Alexia |
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So did you all make it out to a tea party yesterday? I wish I would've found a ride but I couldn't. :-( so so sad! Anyhow, I figuered out that I can send the President a tea bag and make my own mini protest. I wonder how many tea bags the mail room has received? Here's his address incase you want to send him one too: The President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 Need some inspiration? Hhhm, Do you? Why don't you go HERE to see what a trillion dollars really looks like? That was enough inspiration for me. :-) Love, Alexia |
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Hey all. I'm in a lil shock right now. I just discovered that there is a name for what I believe. lol Seriously, after 3 kids all breastfed for a period of time.... I should have known that what I do (breastfed DD until she was 2 and a half; and my 19 month old DS is still going strong). Anyhow, for those that DID know about Extended Breastfeeding.... why is it that you didn't share with me? lol Seriously, go to the link above and check it out. I just KNEW there were benefits to breastfeeding longer than just the first year that the hospitals tell you about. I KNEW it. but I had no clue. Just a tug on my spirit, thank the Lord. I will tell you all my birth stories one day soon.... Unfortunately I never knew about home birthing until now. 3 C-sections later. Question: if I were to get pregnant again, can I home birth now? Or is it really too dangerous? Ah, the lovely result of public school/ and too much TV watching. I'm so dense..... but I'm learning. |
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Hey all! I just found this on a friends site. (don't know how to link, so heres the website to copy and paste if you so desire!) http://shakethesalt.com/2009/01/101-things-in-1001-days%E2%80%A6-starting%E2%80%A6-now/ and another: http://thotsofamom.blogspot.com/2008/10/101-things-to-do-in-1001-days-trend-and.html Anyway, those of you who know me; know that I HATE new years resolutions. probably because I hate to fail, and these just seem like a recipe for disaster to me. lol Anyway, this seems different. A) you dont have to start on New Years. Since I just discovered this my 'first day' will probably be Feb. 1st, I think that'll give me time to make out a comprehensive list of thing I really need to do. :-) B) it's more of a 'do this/ cross it off' thing, which I love. Rather than the whole 'I'm going to go from eating junk food everyday (chocolate for breakfast anyone??) to green salad for dinner EVERY night. :-) Sorry, not doing it. Not saying I wont have something like 'Green salad as a side dish to dinner twice a week' or something more doable, but not going to all of a sudden be a different person because it's a New Year. C) I love that others are doing it 'with me'. So I can be encouraged by their updates and then feel motivated to do the same. :-) Ok, so I'll start working on my list and post it when I'm done. If you're thinking of doing the same, post a comment and let me know. And visit the sites above to get some great ideas! Mommy in the Fun House! (first post of 2009??) |
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Happy Happy Blessed New Years!! From My Family to yours! |
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So, ever since we got back from California, I've been struggling to get things back in order. But everything feels weird. Sort of like I'm swimming. I guess that would be the best way to explain it. I feel slow and tired, and them I look around and my mind registers everything I still have to do ..... and then I get slower! :^) Yeah I know I should look around and be inspired to do something..... anything! Unfortunately, that is not how my mind works. If there is too much going on then I end up getting discouraged, and that is exactly what I'm going through now. I'm overwhelmed by what seems to be an endless amount of house work, school work, and training. and not in that order. :^) Anyway, I am starting to make a little headway (thanks to my drilling buddies~~ you all know who you are!). And I feel better thanks to being able to 'think' things through this way! So what do you do in the face of discouragement? |
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wow, guys I swear I was NOT going to post anything about the election.... But seriously I don't think enough Christians are paying attention to the undertones. The 'below the surface' stuff that is creeping me out! Tell me what you think of this website: http://www.onenewsnow.com/Election2008/Default.aspx?id=182390 I personally think that McCain is the only one left that I can vote for in good concience... The problem is that I will be held accountable to whom ever I end up voting for, so to say that I need to make an informed decision is an understatement! I simply HAVE to pick the right one, and make my Savior proud! Unfortunitly, I am only one vote! And I know too many people who are voting for the wrong reasons! seriously! !!! Here is word for word what my friend said. "What? Your not voting for the lady? You have too, she's a girl!" Um, and do her values match yours? Is she backing the same things you are? What would Jesus do? (ok, sorry I just had to throw that in there for comedy relief!) Anyway, that ignorance (sorry!) is the same as people voting for Obama just because he's black... or for that matter simply voting for McCain just because he's an old white guy! lol Come on guys... decide what we want and lets start voting people in (at all levels, but especially for president) that will further your cause! I think that is exactly what the 'gay pride' people are doing... (I forget what the org is called, sorry). And that is why their cause has been advanced as far as it has. Ooop, ok coming down off my soap-box now... Just please please please do research before voting!! Thanks, Mommy in the fun house! |
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So I decided to try a science experiment of my own.... LOL My hypothesis pretty much proved correct. I decided to see if I didn't cook anything would they cook; find something to eat; or whine until I gave in?? I didn't say anything, just quietly went about my day.... I could feel them looking at me as dinner time came and went. The neighbor had cake and ice cream for their 2 year olds birthday, so my kids went over there last night. My husband just took up his usual position in front of the TV, and occasionally stared at me... I could see the wheels turning in his brain... "She's not mad at me.... Did I do something??.... Is there no food??...I thought we went grocery shopping already....." (of course he didn't ask... He's been married to me long enough to know that if I do happen to be angry it's better to let me work it over in my own mind than to bring it up...)  You see the ONLY times in the past that I haven't cooked where because either I was mad & on strike; or we hadn't went shopping yet, so there was nothing to cook.... I always cook. They always eat... This is the reason for this experiment. I was dying to see how this worked out. I also picked the day.... Yesterday was perfect for this experiment.... Yesterday was prayer meeting at my church...and I'm the only one that goes to this. Plus, it is over early enough that I could see them eating... lol SO as the minutes continue to creep by, DH is getting more nervous. I know this because when the kids asked if we wanted a piece of cake sent home, he rushed a quick affirmitive. (He usually would say 'no thank you' to sweets) How funny. OK, result.... I get home from prayer meeting to find DH & my 2 beautiful darlings eating cake & ice cream... the baby was passed out on the couch. & DH was CRANKY! He could have made some Mac & Cheese or something... Anyway, I made some speghetti late last night so that DH would have some to take to work for lunch tomorrow. So he should be in a better mood today. & then I'll explain my experiment to him...... or maybe  |
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So I go to prayer this morning...just me and DS (6 yr old). Then we come home & wake up the family! ROFL.... DH must hate when I get back in a great mood. Singing 'Wake up ...cuz it's a beautifull daaaaaayyyyy!' at the top of my lungs might get a lil old. Oh, well, he loves me even though I can't sing on key! lol Then we went to our local Christian bookstore...they were having a Bible man extraveganza! My boy was sooooo excited when he WON the prize! A Bibleman movie! YAY! Then off to clean & do laundry! Then we go to a baby shower / wedding combo celebration! Fro the same couple. (Yeah, but they got things right with God now! lol) All in all a good day! Or a God day! XOXOX from the Mommy in the Fun House! |
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Sometimes I don't know! But every day I discover a lil more....A few thing's God has shown me is that I am a Work in Progress. I'm also a perfectionist; and I tend to expect too much from myself & those I love. I'm saved by grace; through faith. I'm a wife (of a lil over 1 year) & a mother to 3 lovely gifts from above. I'm a homeschooler for about 4 months now. Most importantly I'm a daughter of the KING; & I do have a sphere of influence. I know that these things may seem like 'duh' to you all.... but most came as a revelation to me! Oh, & sometimes God has to knock me over the head to get through to me. A few details: I'm 28. Me & DH moved to Las Vegas from LA, so yes, we do think it's a quiet lil town! My Family: Hubby is 29; works in the painters union as a wall paper hanger. He loves this job, God finally placed him right where he needed to be, & I thank HIM everyday for that! My prayer for him is that God would continue to develope him as a man after God's own heart.... a man that knows how to worship & repent. A man that has his priorities in order, & is fighting the good fight of faith. I'm so blessed to have him for my husband. He loves God, &us, and works his patooty off to support us. Thank God that there are still a few good men out there. My oldest son is about to be 6 on March 1st. He's everything boy! He loves all sports, but mostly is into boxing right now! He has such a big heart. He hurts for the world & I pray he never loses that! He has the gift of worship & the gift of giving. I love that about him. He can sing on beat better than mommy. Loves to dance & play any musical instrument.... I haven't started him on any specific one yet, as I'm waiting to see what God would have him do. I pray that God would use us to develope the gifts He's placed inside my boy. I pray that he would always love & trust & believe the Word of the Lord as he does now. I pray that he wouldn't lose that childish faith that makes him who he is! I pray he would be a manof integrity & dignity & honour. That he would seek 1st the kingdom of God.... My only girl is 3 1/2. Wow, is all I can say as I watch her develope into a beautiful lil girl. She's such a paradox. On one hand so loving, kind, sweet, & oh, so girly. On the other hand so rough & tumble, athletic, & wild! Such an awesome heart. Her beauty is more than skin deep although she is already lovely. I just pray that God would bless her with faith like Sarah had, the love & faithfulness of Ruth, the perseverance & persuasiveness & willingness to be used of Ester. The beauty & wisdom of Abigail. I pray that she would continue to dance & move & be strong, but that she would always do those things & be that person for Jesus! My littlest Angel is only 6 1/2 months old....all giggles & laughs & a wonderful smile. I don't know what or who he will become yet, but he already is showing signs of a very strong personality. He's added so much joy to our lives in these short months. He is our sunshine. He can dissolve tension with just a smile. I pray he would continue to be a peacemaker....for they will be called the sons of God. I pray that he would grow in stature & wisdome, and in favor with God and men, as our Lord did.
Anyway, that is just a lil aobut me, my family, & my God. I pray that the blessing of God would be poured out on your life as you seek to follow the King of Kings & Lord of Lords~ God Bless, Mommy in the fun house!
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Yeah, I can get a lil 'know-it-all' sometimes. But I usually have good intentions! Anyway, I also have to either write or talk through my thoughts or ideas to process them. So, thats why I'm here. I probably won't have a humoungous following...