Some days it's hard to get going in the morning...and this morning I REALLY wanted to stay in my nice warm bed. When I heard on the radio that there was snow on the ground, I really didn't want to get up! But, of course, reality happened and I got out of bed. We hurried around to get everyone fed, dressed, teeth brushed, and hair combed so I could take Ethan to school on time. (By the way, I found my morning routine is not as fast now that we have to do coats, hats, mittens, AND boots!).
As I was dropping Ethan off at school, I had the best reminder of what my attitude should be. We walked through the hall to his classroom and could hear the first grade class singing. In their wonderful 1st grade voices, singing happily and at the top of their lungs, I heard this:
"This is the day
This is the day
That the Lord has made
That the Lord has made
We will rejoice
We will rejoice
And be glad in it
And be glad in it
This is the day that the Lord has made
We will rejoice and be glad in it
This is the day
This is the day
That the Lord has made"
It brought a smile to my face and my heart. I wanted to stand in the hallway and listen to their singing all morning (though I don't think Micah would have liked that!). Anyway, I hope just reading the song helped bring a smile to the day for you. Instead of wishing for my warm bed all day, I'm going to rejoice in the day that the Lord has made!
Friday, November 30, 2007
Friday, November 16, 2007
Catch-up
I feel like I'm in need of a little catch-up in many areas of my life right now! Obviously, I've been lacking in my posting on my blog. I'm also trying to play catch-up with my raking leaves, laundry, cleaning, baking, groceries, and just plain picking up around the house. Ever feel that way? I'm happy to say that I'm a little closer to being caught up in some areas...today I cleaned both bathrooms. Yes, on the same day. Not just surface clean either. I even wiped the baseboards! I also have washed most of the laundry (I'll admit to giving up before I got to the sheets and towels...maybe tomorrow). Now I just need to fold all of it. Ethan also helped me do some baking today, so we finally have cookies in the house again! My mom came this week and we spent an afternoon raking leaves. Five loads later we were caught up...for at least that day.
I thought I should also catch-up on posting pictures, especially since I haven't even posted Halloween pictures yet. Ethan was Superman, and Micah was a little working man. We managed to stay mostly dry by driving around to see family during most of the rain. Both of the boys had a great time trick or treating. Ethan was amazed at all the candy he had afterward. We didn't go too far, but Micah could hardly carry his bucket by the end. The last picture in the little slideshow is Micah in the van on our way home...he was exhausted!
I also thought I'd share a few pictures from all of the times we raked leaves (which were frequent this year!). The boys had a great time in the piles and didn't end up scattering the leaves too much. They are inventive, so they hauled the slide into the biggest pile of leaves and had fun sliding into the pile. All of the fun that they had made it a little more fun to rake...well, sort of.
I thought I should also catch-up on posting pictures, especially since I haven't even posted Halloween pictures yet. Ethan was Superman, and Micah was a little working man. We managed to stay mostly dry by driving around to see family during most of the rain. Both of the boys had a great time trick or treating. Ethan was amazed at all the candy he had afterward. We didn't go too far, but Micah could hardly carry his bucket by the end. The last picture in the little slideshow is Micah in the van on our way home...he was exhausted!
I also thought I'd share a few pictures from all of the times we raked leaves (which were frequent this year!). The boys had a great time in the piles and didn't end up scattering the leaves too much. They are inventive, so they hauled the slide into the biggest pile of leaves and had fun sliding into the pile. All of the fun that they had made it a little more fun to rake...well, sort of.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
I've been tagged
First, I'd like to say that being tagged for this one is not cool. Thanks a lot, Olivia. :) I have a lot of letters in my name! It took me quite a while to complete this! Anyway, I'll spare you the whining and just post the rules.
THE RULES:
1. You have to post these rules before you give the facts.
2. You must list one fact that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of your middle name. If you don't have a middle name, use the middle name you would have liked to had.
3. At the end of your blog post, you need to choose one person for each letter of your middle name to tag.
4. Don't forget to leave a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read your blog for the rules.
My middle name is Elizabeth.
E- Eternal life. I'm forgiven, saved, and have the promise of eternal life with my Savior. There's nothing better in life than that. Every day I'm learning more about how important that is.
L- Loves. I have a lot of loves in my life...God, Jason, my boys, my family, my friends, chocolate, reading, talking, sleeping.
I- Interesting sense of humor. I'm a bit sarcastic in my humor, some may call it a bit dry. Whatever it is, I think it's a little odd sometimes.
Z- OK, I'm stumped on this one. I've been thinking and thinking and waiting to post because I can't think of a "z" word to describe myself. So, I'm finally just giving up and saying think of one on your own for me if you really want me to add one. :)
A- Addicted to "couponing". I have a new obsession lately. I'm saving us a ton of money on groceries with my coupon addiction, but it's ridiculous sometimes. I've been know to drive to family members' houses to pick up a coupon. Before you mock me too much, know that I won't have to pay for shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream, pain relievers, or cereal for a very long time. Some weeks, our grocery budget is down to around $10 for the four of us because of the coupons that I use and the gift cards that I've earned.
B- Baking. I love to bake. It actually is a form of therapy for me sometimes. If you come to my house and there's no special occassion and I have baked goods everywhere, I'm probably stressed out about something (not always, but there's a good chance). It must be something in the process of putting all the ingredients together and making that yummy result (or maybe it's the dough that I love to eat). Whatever it is, I love to bake cookies, bars, pies, cheesecake...I could continue on, but now I'm craving some dough.
E- Eleven and a half. That's the amount of time that Jason and I have been together. Yes, his mouth just fell open when he read that number. We've been married for eight and a half years, and dated for three years before that. Wow, we're inching closer to the point where I've spent over half of my life with him. Sweetheart, I love you more than the day I married you. I'm praying for many more years.
T- Two kids. I have two adorable boys that keep me on my toes. I love how they love me, and how they face the world with excitement and questions. I love that I can make an ouch go away by kissing it. I love how they love life every day.
H- Hold grudges. I'll admit it. I hold grudges. I'm not going to list some of my long-standing ones, simply because I'm not too proud of them. :) My sister is reading this and laughing because she knows exactly which grudge I'm talking about. Needless to say, this is an area of life that I'm working on. I just can't help it sometimes. Some days I do better than others!
Here's where it gets difficult. I have to think of nine people to tag. Here goes...Kimberly (because I know you have spare time right now), Stacy, Beth, Kristi, and Suzanne. Now for the people who don't have blogs/websites but I know are out there...you can post in the comments or start a blog. :) Jennie, Julie, Merridith, and my mother-in-law.
THE RULES:
1. You have to post these rules before you give the facts.
2. You must list one fact that is somehow relevant to your life for each letter of your middle name. If you don't have a middle name, use the middle name you would have liked to had.
3. At the end of your blog post, you need to choose one person for each letter of your middle name to tag.
4. Don't forget to leave a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read your blog for the rules.
My middle name is Elizabeth.
E- Eternal life. I'm forgiven, saved, and have the promise of eternal life with my Savior. There's nothing better in life than that. Every day I'm learning more about how important that is.
L- Loves. I have a lot of loves in my life...God, Jason, my boys, my family, my friends, chocolate, reading, talking, sleeping.
I- Interesting sense of humor. I'm a bit sarcastic in my humor, some may call it a bit dry. Whatever it is, I think it's a little odd sometimes.
Z- OK, I'm stumped on this one. I've been thinking and thinking and waiting to post because I can't think of a "z" word to describe myself. So, I'm finally just giving up and saying think of one on your own for me if you really want me to add one. :)
A- Addicted to "couponing". I have a new obsession lately. I'm saving us a ton of money on groceries with my coupon addiction, but it's ridiculous sometimes. I've been know to drive to family members' houses to pick up a coupon. Before you mock me too much, know that I won't have to pay for shampoo/conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, razors, shaving cream, pain relievers, or cereal for a very long time. Some weeks, our grocery budget is down to around $10 for the four of us because of the coupons that I use and the gift cards that I've earned.
B- Baking. I love to bake. It actually is a form of therapy for me sometimes. If you come to my house and there's no special occassion and I have baked goods everywhere, I'm probably stressed out about something (not always, but there's a good chance). It must be something in the process of putting all the ingredients together and making that yummy result (or maybe it's the dough that I love to eat). Whatever it is, I love to bake cookies, bars, pies, cheesecake...I could continue on, but now I'm craving some dough.
E- Eleven and a half. That's the amount of time that Jason and I have been together. Yes, his mouth just fell open when he read that number. We've been married for eight and a half years, and dated for three years before that. Wow, we're inching closer to the point where I've spent over half of my life with him. Sweetheart, I love you more than the day I married you. I'm praying for many more years.
T- Two kids. I have two adorable boys that keep me on my toes. I love how they love me, and how they face the world with excitement and questions. I love that I can make an ouch go away by kissing it. I love how they love life every day.
H- Hold grudges. I'll admit it. I hold grudges. I'm not going to list some of my long-standing ones, simply because I'm not too proud of them. :) My sister is reading this and laughing because she knows exactly which grudge I'm talking about. Needless to say, this is an area of life that I'm working on. I just can't help it sometimes. Some days I do better than others!
Here's where it gets difficult. I have to think of nine people to tag. Here goes...Kimberly (because I know you have spare time right now), Stacy, Beth, Kristi, and Suzanne. Now for the people who don't have blogs/websites but I know are out there...you can post in the comments or start a blog. :) Jennie, Julie, Merridith, and my mother-in-law.
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