I live in a state of “constant”. Most moms do. While I’m working on one task, I’m thinking about the next one or making a list for the next several. Speaking of which – I love lists. They give me the freedom to forget. Anyway… I work three days a week. On my way home I mentally walk through the evening’s to-do list: homework, the supper plan, whether or not the kids need baths, whether or not I need to do laundry, whether or not Chad or I have plans that evening. It helps me to be prepared when I … Read the rest
Wednesday Wit: May 4, 2011
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| Ada’s outfit yesterday |
Chad: Eli, you’re going to get hurt.
Eli: Ow! You’re right.
Chad is weed-wacking in the yard and stops for a moment…
Ada: So, dad… you might quiet down.
At P.F. Chang’s
Ada to the waiter: What’s your name?
He answers
Ada: What’s your second name?
He looks at me
Me: She means your middle name.
He answers
Ada: What’s your last name?
Me: I’m sorry, she’s chatty.
Yikes, I hope he doesn’t think we’re going to follow him or something!
Me: Kids, I need to go vote, … Read the rest
Loving a Stubborn Woman, Part 2
There’s a Billy Joel song called “She’s Always a Woman To Me” and there’s a line in it that goes, “She never gives up, and she never gives in, she just changes her mind.” I told Chad those lyrics one day and he burst out laughing. I don’t think it’s so funny. In fact, I think it sounds perfectly reasonable.
I was at a friend’s house a while back, and her husband said, “Here, you HAVE to try these.” My friend quickly said, “Don’t tell her she has to, or she won’t.” Am I really that bad? Probably. I then … Read the rest
Niceness Update
I wrote last week about being nice to your spouse, and I wanted to follow through with an update. I think/hope I’m doing pretty well, knowing that I need to write an update was good incentive!
We did hit one speed bump last Wednesday at soccer practice. It was freezing and raining and there were puddles everywhere and it was 90 MINUTES LONG. The girls didn’t want to be there, we didn’t want to be there, and best of all, Eli didn’t want to be there – it was his practice. He kept asking how much longer, he kept standing … Read the rest
Wednesday Wit: April 27, 2011
Me: How was school today?
Ada: I only want to tell you on Fridays.
Me: Can you tell me one thing?
Ada: (sigh) We had art class.
Me: With Miss Jenny?
Ada: Yes, and Sam. He’s a guest. He’s adorable.
Eli: There’s a bird on that electric wire! I sure hope it doesn’t poop.… Read the rest
My Unexpected Response
I had an appointment with my ENT this morning, where I thought we were going to schedule my second sinus surgery. I didn’t want to have this surgery. I’ve been praying for healing, but I’ve been making preparations for my kids in case I have the surgery because that’s what moms do.
The doctor came in, reviewed the results of my CT scan, and said he didn’t think the surgery was necessary yet. I started crying. What?? Yep. I started crying. I’ve basically had a sinus infection for six months. Last April when I had the surgery, I … Read the rest
It’s Simply Fact
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| Easter 2008 |
My kids love Jesus. I’m not saying that as a bragging mother (well alright, a little), but it’s just a fact – to them especially. Facts about the Bible are exactly that to them – facts. They share them as openly as what they ate for breakfast. There is no embarrassment, no awkwardness, no concern that they might offend anyone. The thought that someone else doesn’t know about Jesus or even (gasp) love Him is astonishing to them. They are a constant encouragement to me that I need to be just as bold with my faith. … Read the rest
Wednesday Wit: April 20, 2011
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| Gently! |
Me: How was school?
Ada: Horrible.
Me: Why??
Ada: They wouldn’t let me jump in puddles.
Me: I’m sorry you’re so sad. Did you do any fun stuff?
Ada: I don’t want to talk about it anymore.
Ada: When I’m a grown up my hair will be pink.
Eli: Ninjas are awesome.
Chad: Jesus is more awesome.
Eli: Yeah, but ninjas can jump on top of trees.
Me: Yeah, but Jesus can walk on water.
Eli: I know, but ninjas can be really sneaky.
Me: Well, … Read the rest
Just Be Nice!
Why is it so hard to speak nicely to your spouse sometimes? Is it because we live with them? Is it because of the history? Is it because we know how to push each other’s buttons better than anyone else? I haven’t quite figured it out, but I’ve certainly witnessed it, experienced it, and been guilty of it. But shouldn’t that be the person we’re nicest to??? Why am I nicer to my friends than I sometimes am to Chad? It’s not right.
“Oh Janna, you’re not the only one.” That doesn’t make it acceptable, that makes it an epidemic.… Read the rest
My Three Very, VERY Different Children
I’ve talked before with friends about how I have to be three different moms, given that I have three very different kids. I was silly enough to think when I was pregnant with my third that I had it all down – although really, I hadn’t even potty-trained anyone yet, what was there to have down already? The thing is, it doesn’t matter. None of them are the same in any way about anything. Let me give you some examples.
Potty training
Grace took several attempts, but once she got it it was very quick, really she had it in … Read the rest