Cora learned a new word this week. Wanna know what it is? Uterus. And, she has been using it ever since. In a conversation I was having with another adult (Craig), I used this word. Cora's little ears picked up on a word she doesn't often hear. Inquisitive minds wanted to know what is a uterus. So, I explained that a uterus is where a baby stays when it is in its' mommy's tummy. Fairly innocent, straight forward answer. Cora paused a moment, jumped off the chair she had been lounging on and declared, " When I grow up one day, maybe I will have a baby in my uterus."
And, so her fascination with her new word began. Soon after this little declaration, she began singing a song fashioned after one she has heard from the new Muppets Movie. The song has a line in it that goes something like this:
I've got everything that I need right in front of me....
Cora's version goes something like this:
I've got everything that I need right here in my uterus...
She has sung her version of this song for 3 days now. I am just waiting for her to tell her preschool teacher about her uterus, or her Sunday School teacher, or any random stranger at Wal-Mart.
The girl cracks us up.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Thoughts on Running
I thought I'd share a little about my recent experiences with running. First of all, let me say that I am using the term "running" very loosely here. For future reference, if I say "running", you should picture a slow jog.
At the beginning of this year, I had this great idea to take up running. It's free, everyone can do it, you don't need a gym membership, etc. The only problem is that I have always loathed running. I've never really been able to do it. Or, I should say, never made myself do it. Until now. As I began to think about my plan to start running, I decided trail running sounded like fun. Except I really don't like dirt and I'm kind of scared of wild animals (and crazy people, too, if we are going to be completely honest) that I might encounter on a trail. Regardless of these uncomfortable truths, I bought a pair of running shoes that are supposedly suitable for both trail and road (and I really love them). I also bought a few pair of running capris, running shorts, and dri-fit type shirts. Remember how I said running is free? Not so much for me because I needed to look the part. I may not run fast, I may not run very far, but I could at least look the part.
About 6 weeks ago, I began following the Couch to 5K running program on the Cool Running website. It basically breaks down each week into 3 "workouts" of walking/jogging intervals. The idea is that you gradually build up your jogging time while reducing your walking time until you are able to run a 5K. The program is designed to have you running 3+ miles in approximately 9 weeks.
I'm on week 6. And, I still don't love to run. I don't even really like it. However, I am doing it anyway.
I'm surprising myself because I can actually run for more than 3 minutes at a time. In fact, last week, I ran for 23 minutes without stopping. This is nothing compared to what some folks can do, but it's huge for me.
Though I still don't like running, I do like the way I feel afterwards. I'm happy that I am sticking with it.
I'm starting to think that maybe a lot of "runners" feel the same. Maybe they just seem to love it but on the inside they may be thinking the same thing as I am..."when is this ever going to be over?"
At the beginning of this year, I had this great idea to take up running. It's free, everyone can do it, you don't need a gym membership, etc. The only problem is that I have always loathed running. I've never really been able to do it. Or, I should say, never made myself do it. Until now. As I began to think about my plan to start running, I decided trail running sounded like fun. Except I really don't like dirt and I'm kind of scared of wild animals (and crazy people, too, if we are going to be completely honest) that I might encounter on a trail. Regardless of these uncomfortable truths, I bought a pair of running shoes that are supposedly suitable for both trail and road (and I really love them). I also bought a few pair of running capris, running shorts, and dri-fit type shirts. Remember how I said running is free? Not so much for me because I needed to look the part. I may not run fast, I may not run very far, but I could at least look the part.
About 6 weeks ago, I began following the Couch to 5K running program on the Cool Running website. It basically breaks down each week into 3 "workouts" of walking/jogging intervals. The idea is that you gradually build up your jogging time while reducing your walking time until you are able to run a 5K. The program is designed to have you running 3+ miles in approximately 9 weeks.
I'm on week 6. And, I still don't love to run. I don't even really like it. However, I am doing it anyway.
I'm surprising myself because I can actually run for more than 3 minutes at a time. In fact, last week, I ran for 23 minutes without stopping. This is nothing compared to what some folks can do, but it's huge for me.
Though I still don't like running, I do like the way I feel afterwards. I'm happy that I am sticking with it.
I'm starting to think that maybe a lot of "runners" feel the same. Maybe they just seem to love it but on the inside they may be thinking the same thing as I am..."when is this ever going to be over?"
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Resolutions update
Since I haven't really posted lately (like over 2 months), I thought I'd revisit and share my progress or lack thereof on the resolutions for 2012.
So, here are the resolutions and any progress I may or may not have made thus far.
1.Take up running. Run a 5K. I am actually doing this one. Yay, me!! I didn't start when I intended to back in January. Kids were sick. I was sick. Hubby was sick. Excuse after excuse, right? However, I did start. I am on week 6 of the Couch 2 5K program outlined on Cool Running. So far, I have stuck to the plan each week. I even added a few minutes to last week's plan. I actually ran 23 minutes without stopping. 23 minutes. without.stopping. Not a huge deal to most, but to this lazy bone - it is huge!! I haven't signed up for a 5k yet, though. I am really slow and want to take my time so as not to get discouraged. I am also not completely confident enough to think I can actually run that far so for now, I'm going to keep on keeping on and plan to run a 5k sometime this year.
2. Save more. Spend less. We've really been working on this. Beginning in January, I started taking care of all of the bills. We are trying to transition to paperless and automatic payments either through our credit card or bank. So far, it is working well. This way keeps both Craig and I in check. Since I am paying bills, I want to make sure I don't spend too much. And, since I am paying bills, Craig doesn't spend too much b/c he knows it goes through me first. Win-win. It's only taken us 12 years to figure this out.
3. Drink less coke. Drink more water. I've tried. Really. I've tried. I stopped buying cokes for a few weeks. I drank more tea instead. I drank some water. I broke down and bought cokes. I do think I drink less of them but I still drink them. I have been drinking more water especially since finding Crystal Light Pure to pour into the water to flavor it. I know drinking cokes are really bad for you but I am a happier person when I have them in my house.
4. Be more patient. Still working on this one. Good days and bad days with patience.
5. Become healthier in all ways. Still working on this as well.
What can I say, I'm a work in progress. Just like the children's song says:
"He's still working on me
To make me what I need to be
It took Him just a week to make the moon and stars
The sun and the earth and Jupiter and Mars
How loving and patient He must be
Cause He's still workin' on me.
There really ought to be a sign upon my heart
Don't judge him yet, there's an unfinished part
But I'll be better just according to His plan
Fashioned by the Master's loving hands
In the mirror of His word
Reflections that I see
Makes me wonder why He never gave up on me
But He loves me as I am and helps me when I pray
Remember He's the potter, I'm the clay. "
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Obnoxious
Recently, Ada has discovered the movie "Finding Nemo". She loves it! As in we watch it numerous times per day. (I know, I know. TV is bad for kids. Blah.Blah.Blah. Sometimes you do what you gotta do.) If you are as familiar with it as we now are, you might recall a scene where Nemo is starting school and is meeting new friends. They notice his "lucky fin" and each of his new friends share something about themselves. One has a tentacle shorter than the other, one is H2O intolerent, and one says he is obnoxiuos.
The other day, the kids were watching it in the car. This scene had just been on, and Tate asks what "obnoxious" means. I tell him that it means annoying. He replies, "oh, kind of like the way Ben and Cora act sometimes".
To which I replied, "Well, I'm sure they think the same about you sometimes as well".
Monday, January 2, 2012
Happy New Year!
Welcome to 2012! Wow, another new year.
Last year, I posted a few resolutions, most of which I don't think I ever achieved. That is why I typically don't make resolutions.
I do have a few things I'd like to try to do this year though.
1. Take up running. Run a 5K.
2. Become more financially responsible. You know, save more - spend less.
3. Drink less coke. Drink more water.
4. Be more patient. With my kids, with myself, with everyone. Patience is a virtue, you know.
5. Become healthier - physically, financially, emotionally, spiritually.
Number 5 is a pretty tall order, but it sums it all up.
Here's to hoping for the best in 2012!
Last year, I posted a few resolutions, most of which I don't think I ever achieved. That is why I typically don't make resolutions.
I do have a few things I'd like to try to do this year though.
1. Take up running. Run a 5K.
2. Become more financially responsible. You know, save more - spend less.
3. Drink less coke. Drink more water.
4. Be more patient. With my kids, with myself, with everyone. Patience is a virtue, you know.
5. Become healthier - physically, financially, emotionally, spiritually.
Number 5 is a pretty tall order, but it sums it all up.
Here's to hoping for the best in 2012!
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Happy 7th Birthday Ben!
Happy Birthday Ben! We love you to infinity and beyond!!
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Cora's first day of school
Yesterday was Cora's first day of preschool. Here she is ready to go!! More on how the week went coming up in another post!
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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Consignment sale finds 2011
I was too lazy to consign this year but I still hit the two big sales at the Methodist churches. I'm not really into looking at clothes anymore because I've been finding such great deals in stores.
Now that the pressure is off to find clothes and all the close inspection that goes along with that, my shopping time is freed up to look at books, toys, etc.
This is what I found today! In the background, there is a McDonald's drive thru/kitchen. The girls love it! I heard Cora pretending to give customers their food, and she said," Thanks, people, come again!"
I found Ada a winter jacket and a few pair of tennis shoes. I hit the book jackpot for Tate and Ben. Just to name a few.... Captain Underpants books, Goosebumps, and a Rick Riordan book (Tate's fav author).
I even found something for me...(with the help of my shopping buddy) the Twilight novel for 3 bucks!
Finding good deals is so much fun!!
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Now that the pressure is off to find clothes and all the close inspection that goes along with that, my shopping time is freed up to look at books, toys, etc.
This is what I found today! In the background, there is a McDonald's drive thru/kitchen. The girls love it! I heard Cora pretending to give customers their food, and she said," Thanks, people, come again!"
I found Ada a winter jacket and a few pair of tennis shoes. I hit the book jackpot for Tate and Ben. Just to name a few.... Captain Underpants books, Goosebumps, and a Rick Riordan book (Tate's fav author).
I even found something for me...(with the help of my shopping buddy) the Twilight novel for 3 bucks!
Finding good deals is so much fun!!
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Monday, August 15, 2011
Bathtime for our babies
Ada loves taking a bath. She usually cries when we get it her out of the tub. Here she is wrapped in a towel. (sorry for the poor quality photo...she kept moving!)
We also had to give Percy a bath last night, too. When he is wet, he is tiny!! He isn't so crazy about bathtime but he tolerates it well. He will just sit there until you are finished, shivering and shaking the entire time. It literally takes all of five minutes to bathe him. We towel dry him and he shakes and fluffs out his fur and he's pretty much dry.
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We also had to give Percy a bath last night, too. When he is wet, he is tiny!! He isn't so crazy about bathtime but he tolerates it well. He will just sit there until you are finished, shivering and shaking the entire time. It literally takes all of five minutes to bathe him. We towel dry him and he shakes and fluffs out his fur and he's pretty much dry.
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Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Homemade biscuits
Yes, I made these. Yes, they are from scratch. And, yes, they were edible.
No, they aren't exactly what I want them to be but better than I expected them to be. My goal is to practice making them until they are what I want them to be. Because practice makes perfect right?
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No, they aren't exactly what I want them to be but better than I expected them to be. My goal is to practice making them until they are what I want them to be. Because practice makes perfect right?
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Friday, August 12, 2011
What you can get on clearance at Walmart
You just gotta live Walmart clearance items!
Today, everyone got a new t-shirt from Walmart (clearance- $ 3.00).
Ada got this one...
We also bought a cake mix and icing/sprinkle combo on clearance. I think for the cake mix and icing and sprinkles I paid $1.75. Cora loves to help bake and cook so I thought we could do it together. She wanted it in a bunny shape so here's what we did. Who cares if it's not even close to Easter? A bunny cake is a year thing around here.
Looks like the kids will be having dessert tonight!!
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Today, everyone got a new t-shirt from Walmart (clearance- $ 3.00).
Ada got this one...
We also bought a cake mix and icing/sprinkle combo on clearance. I think for the cake mix and icing and sprinkles I paid $1.75. Cora loves to help bake and cook so I thought we could do it together. She wanted it in a bunny shape so here's what we did. Who cares if it's not even close to Easter? A bunny cake is a year thing around here.
Looks like the kids will be having dessert tonight!!
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Monday, August 8, 2011
Where did our summer go?
It's the last few days before we start back to school, and I have to wonder where did our summer go?
We've swam, played games, taken swimming lessons and art camp, vacationed at Cape San Blas, church camped, attended lots of revival services, ate alot, and have done a bunch of nothing. And, now it's almost over. Back to routines and schedules and backpacks and making lunches.
I miss summer already.
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We've swam, played games, taken swimming lessons and art camp, vacationed at Cape San Blas, church camped, attended lots of revival services, ate alot, and have done a bunch of nothing. And, now it's almost over. Back to routines and schedules and backpacks and making lunches.
I miss summer already.
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Saturday, August 6, 2011
Introducing Percy Jackson
Our new puppy...
Is quite relaxed and at home
With all of us. He is really
A very patient, loving little dog.
We love our little Percy!
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Is quite relaxed and at home
With all of us. He is really
A very patient, loving little dog.
We love our little Percy!
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Testing 123
In an effort to actually post something, anything, on my blog, I'm trying out an app on my iPhone. I'm constantly messing with my iPhone anyway, taking pics with it, etc. so I thought it might be a better method to use to post quickly on my blog.
So, I needed to try it out, and this exciting post is what you get!
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So, I needed to try it out, and this exciting post is what you get!
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Friday, June 3, 2011
Cora's Birthday in Pictures
I'm so far behind in updating this blog but here is a little peek at Cora's 4th birthday party, way back in March.
She requested a "unicorn" party so we went with "Unicorns and Rainbows". We had all kinds of "rainbow" candy and foods such as skittles, starbusts, unicorn horn lollipops, m&m's, colorful veggies and fruits, bugles (unicorn horns), etc. At the end of the party, I put all the candy on a table and the kids each could scoop what they wanted into a bag as their party favor.
Cake time....
Umm... yeah, I know. How awesome is that cake? Our good friend made it for us and it tastes even better than it looks, if that is even possible.
She requested a "unicorn" party so we went with "Unicorns and Rainbows". We had all kinds of "rainbow" candy and foods such as skittles, starbusts, unicorn horn lollipops, m&m's, colorful veggies and fruits, bugles (unicorn horns), etc. At the end of the party, I put all the candy on a table and the kids each could scoop what they wanted into a bag as their party favor.
Here is Cora with her new unicorn. I found it on an Etsy site.
Family Picture Time...
Cake time....
Umm... yeah, I know. How awesome is that cake? Our good friend made it for us and it tastes even better than it looks, if that is even possible.
Good times, good times.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Glorious Day
My new favorite song is Glorious Day performed by Casting Crowns (one of my favorite Christian groups). I believe it was written by Michael Bleecker and John Mark Hall. Truly these lyrics were inspired from God. They pretty much cover it ALL.
Read the lyrics. I believe they speak the truth. These are just beautiful, beautiful lyrics. If I were more technologically savvy, I would somehow attach a link or something to where you could actually hear the song, but I have no idea how to do that. But, really, I think you will enjoy reading the lyrics just as much as hearing the song. I just love what it says.
One day when Heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
And dwelt among men, my example is He.
The word became flesh
And the light shined among us
His glory revealed
And Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day he's coming
Oh, Glorious Day, oh, glorious day
One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain
One day they nailed him to die on a tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He
The hands that healed nations
Stretched out on a tree
And took the nails for me
Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far way
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day He's coming
Oh, glorious day,oh, glorious day.
One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose, over death He had conquered
Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold him
The grave could not keep him
From rising again
Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day, He's coming
Oh, glorious day, oh, glorious day
Glorious day
One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with his glories will shine
Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing
my Saviour, Jesus is mine
Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, he carried my sins all away
Rising, he justified freely forever
One day he's coming
Oh, glorious day,oh, glorious day
Glorious day, oh, glorious day
What more could I add to that? Nothing. It's a pretty awesome song. If you haven't heard it, try to find it or listen to The Fish. They play it a good bit. Very powerful song.
Read the lyrics. I believe they speak the truth. These are just beautiful, beautiful lyrics. If I were more technologically savvy, I would somehow attach a link or something to where you could actually hear the song, but I have no idea how to do that. But, really, I think you will enjoy reading the lyrics just as much as hearing the song. I just love what it says.
One day when Heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
And dwelt among men, my example is He.
The word became flesh
And the light shined among us
His glory revealed
And Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day he's coming
Oh, Glorious Day, oh, glorious day
One day they led Him up Calvary's mountain
One day they nailed him to die on a tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He
The hands that healed nations
Stretched out on a tree
And took the nails for me
Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far way
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day He's coming
Oh, glorious day,oh, glorious day.
One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose, over death He had conquered
Now He's ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold him
The grave could not keep him
From rising again
Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day, He's coming
Oh, glorious day, oh, glorious day
Glorious day
One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with his glories will shine
Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing
my Saviour, Jesus is mine
Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, he carried my sins all away
Rising, he justified freely forever
One day he's coming
Oh, glorious day,oh, glorious day
Glorious day, oh, glorious day
What more could I add to that? Nothing. It's a pretty awesome song. If you haven't heard it, try to find it or listen to The Fish. They play it a good bit. Very powerful song.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Jazzin' it up
Back in the beginning of February, I bit the bullet and joined an exercise class. I've been wanting to for awhile now but kept making excuses. So, one day before I could stop myself, I joined online.
I did this online because I knew that once I signed up and paid for something, by golly, I would do it. So, I did it. And, I hit the send button real quick so that I couldn't back out.
I am now a Jazzerciser. Not a very good one, but none the less, I jazzercise.
I had never been to a jazzercise class before so I didn't really know much about it. However, a friend of mine from high school recommended it and since she looks AWESOME, I thought - why not?
It's basically a mix of dance, exercise, toning, etc. Since I have been to other exercise classes, I assumed that I could do it. I had forgotten how long it had been since I attended an exercise class and well, I just don't have the same bounce in my step that I once did.
Since I am, shall I say - less than coordinated or graceful , I basically feel like a big buffoon out there shaking the junk in my trunk, but it's fun anyway. I have come to the conclusion that if everyone at the class is even remotely like me, they are concentrating just as hard on the instructor and what she is doing and what they are suppose to be doing, so truly they can not possibly notice what I am doing which is probably completely not what I'm suppose to be doing. Follow me?
My strategy is pretty simple. Stay in the middle to back row, watch the instructor while at the same time pick someone in front of you to watch, and when in doubt, just keep moving.
In fact, like Dory in the movie Nemo, who would chant "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming" when she had no idea which way to go, my new mantra shall be "Just keep moving, just keep moving" because really, isn't that the whole idea behind exercise anyway?
I did this online because I knew that once I signed up and paid for something, by golly, I would do it. So, I did it. And, I hit the send button real quick so that I couldn't back out.
I am now a Jazzerciser. Not a very good one, but none the less, I jazzercise.
I had never been to a jazzercise class before so I didn't really know much about it. However, a friend of mine from high school recommended it and since she looks AWESOME, I thought - why not?
It's basically a mix of dance, exercise, toning, etc. Since I have been to other exercise classes, I assumed that I could do it. I had forgotten how long it had been since I attended an exercise class and well, I just don't have the same bounce in my step that I once did.
Since I am, shall I say - less than coordinated or graceful , I basically feel like a big buffoon out there shaking the junk in my trunk, but it's fun anyway. I have come to the conclusion that if everyone at the class is even remotely like me, they are concentrating just as hard on the instructor and what she is doing and what they are suppose to be doing, so truly they can not possibly notice what I am doing which is probably completely not what I'm suppose to be doing. Follow me?
My strategy is pretty simple. Stay in the middle to back row, watch the instructor while at the same time pick someone in front of you to watch, and when in doubt, just keep moving.
In fact, like Dory in the movie Nemo, who would chant "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming" when she had no idea which way to go, my new mantra shall be "Just keep moving, just keep moving" because really, isn't that the whole idea behind exercise anyway?
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