We went bowling on Friday night for Hannah's birthday. I didn't bowl of course. All of the kids LOVE going so we might start trying to go once a month or so. Hey wait! I already posted about Hannah's birthday party! Were you wanting to know about Monday, her real birthday?? We didn't do anything special. I was going to make her waffles with strawberries for breakfast but didn't have time to get to the store beforehand. She got her birthday present from Aunt Rikki and a Target giftcard from Grandpa and Michelle in the mail. She's biting at the bit to go spend her giftcard, I'm taking her on Saturday-just us girls.
We had AWANA last night. We (me and hubby) are so ready for it to be over already! There's just not the same enthusiasm that everyone had last year. This year seems sortof forced. We'll keep going for the kids though. We've had 3 new kids join in the last 2 weeks, as well as some returning that haven't been since the beginning of the year for various reasons. For some of the kids, it's the only "church" they do get and their home lives are not very great so we try to connect with them in some way. I know we're doing good but still we're growing weary of it.
I've been able to keep eating healty (read no junkfood). Well, I did split a small piece of cake with Matty on Sunday night. It was our Pastor's 50th birthday so they threw him a surprise fellowship after evening service. I've not gained any weight since my last appt and my next one is next week, so I'm optimistic that I'll *only* have a 1 or 2 lb gain for the month. I've also noticed a huge difference in water retention by cutting out most sugar. I'm still eating fruit, bread, noodles, and such (in moderation!) but trying to severly limit table sugar-NO SODA! Still haven't started excercising and really I don't see myself starting something formal right now. I'm a weeble wobble who is short of breath from a baby squishing me from the inside out and with a very small bladder. Would you want to excercise???
Matthew is doing FANTASTIC with potty training! I am so excited!!!! We took him this weekend and let him pick out his big boy undies and he's only had one accident since then. Last night at AWANA he was in nursery and was holding it since he didn't want the ladies taking him, so he "leaked" a little. I took him as soon as I picked him up and he went. I guess he's a little shy still:)
That's all the interesting news from me. I've been incredibly tired and BORED. I've got a ton of stuff to do but no motivation to do any of it. I really should start getting the house in order for the new baby but it's still a little early yet. We've got to get the backyard fixed and I'm seriously contemplating finding a new home for Penny. The kids understand, I've already talked with them about it. I'd like to actually get the backyard fixed up for them so they can go out and play. We need to plant grass as most of it has died. Then we'd like to get them a swingset. We've also got to fix the irrigation lines that Penny's torn up, and is continuing to dig up. We've got lots of holes to fill and rock to lay down....stuff we've got to do before we move out anyways and I don't want her tearing things up again after we've fixed them. Plus, when we were facing a move to SD, we realized that it was going to be hard to find a place to rent with a dog her size and we aren't in a position to buy something right away. I feel really horrible, but at the same time I think it's the responsible thing to do right now.
Ok, off to find something more constructive to do...
Jen
2.28.2007
2.24.2007
My diet yesterday:
Breakfast: White chili, celery sticks with dip
Lunch: White chili and a piece of toast
Snack: Small apple
Dinner: 1/2 of a Chef salad
Dessert: "Sinless" ice cream w/raspberries and almonds from Coldstone, oh and *only* ate 1/2 of the "like it" size. It was *ok* but really ice cream was just not meant to be "diet"!
Last night we went bowling for Hannah's birthday. The kids all had a blast. Michael's got the "itch" to join a league again. Right now is not the right time for that though! Money-wise or time-wise. I wish we could have gotten pictures of the kids last night but they wouldn't let us take any. Anyways, I think Hannah had a good birthday.
We got a box from my sister today. She sent all of our Christmas presents as well as a couple of things for the baby. She also sent Hannah the whole Laura Ingalls Wilder box set (I think that's what it's called?).
Well, that's it. Michael's gone today teaching an OSHA class at work. Usually we head out and do something on Saturday....
Breakfast: White chili, celery sticks with dip
Lunch: White chili and a piece of toast
Snack: Small apple
Dinner: 1/2 of a Chef salad
Dessert: "Sinless" ice cream w/raspberries and almonds from Coldstone, oh and *only* ate 1/2 of the "like it" size. It was *ok* but really ice cream was just not meant to be "diet"!
Last night we went bowling for Hannah's birthday. The kids all had a blast. Michael's got the "itch" to join a league again. Right now is not the right time for that though! Money-wise or time-wise. I wish we could have gotten pictures of the kids last night but they wouldn't let us take any. Anyways, I think Hannah had a good birthday.
We got a box from my sister today. She sent all of our Christmas presents as well as a couple of things for the baby. She also sent Hannah the whole Laura Ingalls Wilder box set (I think that's what it's called?).
Well, that's it. Michael's gone today teaching an OSHA class at work. Usually we head out and do something on Saturday....
2.23.2007
Another thing I forgot, my hubby's boss here just had his baby this week. He was out of town for a convention so his wife did it solo.
Here are the stats:
Charles Finn (first and middle names)
8 lbs. 13 oz. (OUCH!)
20 inches long
Not sure if she had a c-section or any other details but she was two weeks early and the baby was THAT big! My biggest was Jake who weighed in at 8 lbs even and was only 19", I affectionately called him my sausage baby. He was nicknamed at church "Big Jake". Awww, the memories!
Here are the stats:
Charles Finn (first and middle names)
8 lbs. 13 oz. (OUCH!)
20 inches long
Not sure if she had a c-section or any other details but she was two weeks early and the baby was THAT big! My biggest was Jake who weighed in at 8 lbs even and was only 19", I affectionately called him my sausage baby. He was nicknamed at church "Big Jake". Awww, the memories!
Ok, my diet yesterday.
Breakfast: Cheerios and skim milk
Lunch: Asparagus and chicken fingers
Snack: 1/8 cup peanuts, couldn't hardly get those down
Dinner: Grilled chicken, asparagus, and noodles
Snack: Cheerios and skim milk
Hubby had a deacon's meeting last night and didn't get home until midnight. Crazy huh? There is a house that was left to the church by a church member that passed away last summer and satan's not making such a donation easy for us. Poor hubby has got to be dragging today though!
As I was eating lunch I turned on the t.v., sometimes I try to catch Martha Stewart, anyways they were broadcasting the funeral of that police officer that was killed. I started crying of course, but when the Pastor got up to speak, he gave a very clear salvation message, stating that there was only one way to Heaven-through Jesus Christ. Wow, was the first thing I thought of. It's such a rarity now a days to hear that at a funeral, much less a televised one. Everyone wants to hear about how being a "good person" will get you into Heaven and that as long as you believe in "god" you're fine. That is not what the Bible says or what was preached today! God has used this man, who's motto "Live, Love, Serve, Die" (Air Force motto, I think) with his life and now his death, to reach millions of people with the message of (true) salvation today.
On another note, tonight we're celebrating Hannah's 8th birthday by going bowling and she wants to go to Coldstone. Will be a late night as the lanes aren't even open for "open bowling" until 9:30pm. It's like that every day this weekend so we have no other choice.
Penny's been grounded for the last week. She's decided that she likes to dig and has dug up some irrigation lines in the back yard and chewed them off. I'm not sure what to do about her at this point. We can't afford to have her tear up the backyard.
I better go. I've got laundry to do and possibly buzz the boys today. They are looking pretty shaggy again.
Jen
Breakfast: Cheerios and skim milk
Lunch: Asparagus and chicken fingers
Snack: 1/8 cup peanuts, couldn't hardly get those down
Dinner: Grilled chicken, asparagus, and noodles
Snack: Cheerios and skim milk
Hubby had a deacon's meeting last night and didn't get home until midnight. Crazy huh? There is a house that was left to the church by a church member that passed away last summer and satan's not making such a donation easy for us. Poor hubby has got to be dragging today though!
As I was eating lunch I turned on the t.v., sometimes I try to catch Martha Stewart, anyways they were broadcasting the funeral of that police officer that was killed. I started crying of course, but when the Pastor got up to speak, he gave a very clear salvation message, stating that there was only one way to Heaven-through Jesus Christ. Wow, was the first thing I thought of. It's such a rarity now a days to hear that at a funeral, much less a televised one. Everyone wants to hear about how being a "good person" will get you into Heaven and that as long as you believe in "god" you're fine. That is not what the Bible says or what was preached today! God has used this man, who's motto "Live, Love, Serve, Die" (Air Force motto, I think) with his life and now his death, to reach millions of people with the message of (true) salvation today.
On another note, tonight we're celebrating Hannah's 8th birthday by going bowling and she wants to go to Coldstone. Will be a late night as the lanes aren't even open for "open bowling" until 9:30pm. It's like that every day this weekend so we have no other choice.
Penny's been grounded for the last week. She's decided that she likes to dig and has dug up some irrigation lines in the back yard and chewed them off. I'm not sure what to do about her at this point. We can't afford to have her tear up the backyard.
I better go. I've got laundry to do and possibly buzz the boys today. They are looking pretty shaggy again.
Jen
2.22.2007
Today is the start of my "healthy diet". Not a diet to lose weight, (no one yell at me!) but a diet to stave off this diabetes thing, control anymore weight gain, and eating nutritious for the baby. I still haven't figured out what I'm going to do about excercise, I guess I'll walk around the neighborhood for now. I'm going to start boring you all with my daily menu again. Actually, it's so I can keep track, I am so scatterbrained right now I can't remember anything.
Breakfast: 1 cup Cheerios and 1/2 cup skim milk
Lunch: 2 chicken fingers and 1 1/2 cups steamed asparagus
Snack: TBD (probably nuts of some kind)
Dinner: TBD (something with chicken)
I think I've finally gotten Matthew on the potty training wagon. It's come down to a downright defiance issue with him and after a little talk with him last night, he's taken to going on his OWN today. He's not had an accident today in his pull-up and when I kept smelling suspicious odors he was offended when I thought that he had gone in his pants. He had gone on the potty all by himself but never told me, so I had to explain that he needed to tell mommy so she can wipe him etc....I know this is TMI!
Hannah's piano teacher cancelled today because of sickness which is good because I've been fighting a cold myself and was not looking forward to trekking over there for it. We might head off to the park today though. Hubby took the kids yesterday while I was having my fun trip to the lab yesterday and they want to go back. We might as well since we're breaking from school and the weather's nice.
Jen
Breakfast: 1 cup Cheerios and 1/2 cup skim milk
Lunch: 2 chicken fingers and 1 1/2 cups steamed asparagus
Snack: TBD (probably nuts of some kind)
Dinner: TBD (something with chicken)
I think I've finally gotten Matthew on the potty training wagon. It's come down to a downright defiance issue with him and after a little talk with him last night, he's taken to going on his OWN today. He's not had an accident today in his pull-up and when I kept smelling suspicious odors he was offended when I thought that he had gone in his pants. He had gone on the potty all by himself but never told me, so I had to explain that he needed to tell mommy so she can wipe him etc....I know this is TMI!
Hannah's piano teacher cancelled today because of sickness which is good because I've been fighting a cold myself and was not looking forward to trekking over there for it. We might head off to the park today though. Hubby took the kids yesterday while I was having my fun trip to the lab yesterday and they want to go back. We might as well since we're breaking from school and the weather's nice.
Jen
2.21.2007
I was a TOTAL grouch today. Hubby was able to take off at 12:30 so that I could go in for that 3-hour glucose test. I didn't actually drink the stuff until 1:30 and had not eaten since dinner last night. I found out 1 hour into the test that they were going to be drawing my blood every hour for those 3 hours plus the one before I drank the glucose. I'm very unfond of needles to say the least. Before I had kids I would pass out just from the shot, I'm a little more tolerant now but not much:) Anyways, all 4 times they stuck me were very painful. I was sure wishing for one of those techs that you can barely feel the stick and no pain after that, you know those kind. About 2 1/2 hours into it I got lightheaded and clammy in the waiting room. I went up and told the lady at the desk and was briskly ushered to a room in the back to lay down for the last half hour. I had called hubby on my cell and had him ready to pick me up when I was done because I thought I wasn't going to be able to drive but I ended up fine. We hit happy hour at Applebee's and I ordered wings, salad, and iced tea for dinner. I was not doing anymore sugar rides today! I've decided after my most uncomfortable day that I'm not too fond of diabetes and so I'm going to start eating better again, read NO SUGAR or very little of it. I'm also going to start excercising regularly. Becky, I like ellipticals better than treadmills but we can't afford to buy both and hubby will not get on the elliptical, I'll at least get on the treadmill...besides I'm not sure I'm coordinated enough at 7 months pg to do the elliptical. That's all I need is to hurt myself or the baby. I am SO clumsy when I'm pg. I could tell you stories:)
Jen
Jen
2.20.2007
Yesterday I was so bummed. It was overcast, there were nothing but depressing things on the news, and I failed my 28-week glucose test. Hubby was sweet and took us out to mexican for dinner so I didn't have to cook though. Mondays are "kids eat free" so it costs as much as us all eating at McD's. We had a police officer shot and killed here yesterday over a traffic stop. This always shakes me up as my dad is a traffic cop and was in a shootout a couple of years ago. He didn't get hurt, but the other person did, and it was real hard on him and shook our whole family up. Also, one of my hubby's employees (former now!) is in jail for murder and they just found the body of the girl he killed 3 weeks ago, yesterday. This world is just getting so wicked. Makes me sick to my stomach!
I'd say what I used to say, "I'm gonna' become Amish." but after the shooting in that Amish community 9 months ago I can't even say that anymore. So, I'll have to trust God and fight the urge to hole up in my house forever, never letting my kids leave home....
Anyone out there ever get gestational diabetes? My Dr. has already been hounding me about my weight gain from the beginning and I'm sure she's going to give me an earful if I fail the 3-hour test as well. I told hubby he's got to look into getting a treadmill or gym membership again. I'm leaning toward the treadmill right now since it's such an event to load everyone up to go to the gym. I'd go walking during the day but I'm too preoccupied keeping everyone with me that it's just too stressful and hubby doesn't get home until after dark, not walking in the dark around here, I watch the news ya know;) And as for my diet, I'm not sitting around with a bag of chips or anything. Not sure what else I can do in that dept. except maybe cutting out the soda and other sugary stuff. (crossing my eyes here) Only 12 weeks to go....
Jen
I'd say what I used to say, "I'm gonna' become Amish." but after the shooting in that Amish community 9 months ago I can't even say that anymore. So, I'll have to trust God and fight the urge to hole up in my house forever, never letting my kids leave home....
Anyone out there ever get gestational diabetes? My Dr. has already been hounding me about my weight gain from the beginning and I'm sure she's going to give me an earful if I fail the 3-hour test as well. I told hubby he's got to look into getting a treadmill or gym membership again. I'm leaning toward the treadmill right now since it's such an event to load everyone up to go to the gym. I'd go walking during the day but I'm too preoccupied keeping everyone with me that it's just too stressful and hubby doesn't get home until after dark, not walking in the dark around here, I watch the news ya know;) And as for my diet, I'm not sitting around with a bag of chips or anything. Not sure what else I can do in that dept. except maybe cutting out the soda and other sugary stuff. (crossing my eyes here) Only 12 weeks to go....
Jen
2.18.2007
I am now the official owner of hubby's "old" laptop! Yay, now I don't have to suffer with a broken desktop:) I got Michael a new one for our anniversary on the 14th (9 years!). Me and the kids took him out to a Greek restaurant for dinner and surprised him with it. I knew he wouldn't end up getting a new one until this one died, but he really needed a new one for work.
The first part of our Saturday was lazy. The second half was spent at the house of a couple from church. They had invited us over for a BBQ. It was so nice to fellowship with them. We all shared our testimonies and such, and really got to know each other, it was such a nice time! I realized that we really need to get involved with more people at church on a personal level.
Today we had a former missionary to the Phillipines preach for us. He happened to be in town visiting some friends and our Pastor has been sick this last week and had lost his voice so he volunteered to preach. This was such a divine appointment scheduled by God as his sermon was exactly what me and Michael needed to hear. Won't go into it too much but basically it was about how Moses was content watching sheep in the middle of nowhere but was ready to do the next thing that God had for him when it was time. He was CONTENT to be stuck in the desert, waiting for God's next move for him. Umm, I'm not claiming to be Moses or anything but here WE are "stuck" in the "desert" waiting for God's next move from us. We need to be content right where we are, serving Him, yet being prepared for our next move. Both me and Michael were both practically speechless when we left church. It was almost funny how much the message fit, right down to the details.
Jen
The first part of our Saturday was lazy. The second half was spent at the house of a couple from church. They had invited us over for a BBQ. It was so nice to fellowship with them. We all shared our testimonies and such, and really got to know each other, it was such a nice time! I realized that we really need to get involved with more people at church on a personal level.
Today we had a former missionary to the Phillipines preach for us. He happened to be in town visiting some friends and our Pastor has been sick this last week and had lost his voice so he volunteered to preach. This was such a divine appointment scheduled by God as his sermon was exactly what me and Michael needed to hear. Won't go into it too much but basically it was about how Moses was content watching sheep in the middle of nowhere but was ready to do the next thing that God had for him when it was time. He was CONTENT to be stuck in the desert, waiting for God's next move for him. Umm, I'm not claiming to be Moses or anything but here WE are "stuck" in the "desert" waiting for God's next move from us. We need to be content right where we are, serving Him, yet being prepared for our next move. Both me and Michael were both practically speechless when we left church. It was almost funny how much the message fit, right down to the details.
Jen
2.17.2007
Well, it must not have been God's will to go to San Diego right now. There was really no good reason to not send us and their conversation was still at first about sending him out there but then he (VP) brought up my pg and decided that it wouldn't be good to put me through all of the stress of moving right now. I really think he was just on the fence about even opening the office right now and is looking to stall for 6 months or so. Soooo, that's good I guess. Now I can focus on the new baby and my kids. We can finish AWANA and Hannah can continue her piano lessons. She has her first recital at the end of April and would've missed it if we were moving. Thank you to everyone who has been praying for us. We really have a peace about it. We were bummed at first but know that if we were meant to go God would've worked it out.
Speaking of God working things out, has anyone seen that new movie out called Facing the Giants??? What an awesome movie. I wish there were more movies out like that for my family to watch. It shows in real life situations just how God can work in our lives, something that my kids are still trying to wrap their brains around.
Two weekends ago hubby bowled in a fundraiser tournament with people from my Mom's work. It was some sortof Soroptomist fundraiser. Anyways, he came in first place:) He won a little giftset with a giftcard to Harkins theaters and a free popcorn certificate. So, last night we took the kids to see The Bridge to Terabithia. It was better than I expected. I'm not a real big fan of fantasy/sci-fi but I almost liked it (g). There was one bad word and there was a scene after she attended church with them that they discussed Jesus' death- she thought it was beautiful and the others thought it was scary and gross. She made the comment that because she doesn't "have" to believe in it, she thinks it's beautiful. The others are basically forced to believe it, so they think it's scary. Then they went on to question whether God could/would REALLY send anyone to hell. Brandon turned to me and said, "Mommy it IS true because that's what the Bible says." So sad that there are people who only want to believe what makes them FEEL good about the Bible refusing to believe EVERYTHING that God says....
Wow, Hannah just pointed out to me that the baby is due on Mother's Day, May 1th. How cool is that? Brandon ALMOST came on Father's Day the year he was born.
Jen
Speaking of God working things out, has anyone seen that new movie out called Facing the Giants??? What an awesome movie. I wish there were more movies out like that for my family to watch. It shows in real life situations just how God can work in our lives, something that my kids are still trying to wrap their brains around.
Two weekends ago hubby bowled in a fundraiser tournament with people from my Mom's work. It was some sortof Soroptomist fundraiser. Anyways, he came in first place:) He won a little giftset with a giftcard to Harkins theaters and a free popcorn certificate. So, last night we took the kids to see The Bridge to Terabithia. It was better than I expected. I'm not a real big fan of fantasy/sci-fi but I almost liked it (g). There was one bad word and there was a scene after she attended church with them that they discussed Jesus' death- she thought it was beautiful and the others thought it was scary and gross. She made the comment that because she doesn't "have" to believe in it, she thinks it's beautiful. The others are basically forced to believe it, so they think it's scary. Then they went on to question whether God could/would REALLY send anyone to hell. Brandon turned to me and said, "Mommy it IS true because that's what the Bible says." So sad that there are people who only want to believe what makes them FEEL good about the Bible refusing to believe EVERYTHING that God says....
Wow, Hannah just pointed out to me that the baby is due on Mother's Day, May 1th. How cool is that? Brandon ALMOST came on Father's Day the year he was born.
Jen
2.12.2007
Brandon finished his math book and Hannah's at a stopping place so we're taking a break from school for a bit. The only *school* thing we're doing will be a project for Thursday's meeting with our homeschool group. We're having an Arizona Statehood day and each of the kids will be presenting their topics, Hannah-State flag, Brandon-State bird, and Jacob-State mineral/rock. I've not had the time to work on the Arizona quilt yet, so we're doing them on posterboard for now, to get it done.
This weekend my nesting urge hit pretty bad. I've been pacifying it up until now by buying a few clothes here and there at the thrift stores. I kept telling myself that I'd wait to buy anything "big" until after we find out about SD, but that was making me even more crazy. All I would keep thinking was *IF* we are moving, there's going to be so much craziness with that, that I don't want to forget to get anything that I need for the baby. Plus, I could see in the midst of the move, going into labor early and not having some stuff I need because we were waiting until we got moved. I know, completely irrational but to a pg woman seems totally sane at the time:) So, all that to say that this weekend we got the baby's bed, carseat/stroller, and breast pump along with a couple of other things. I told hubby that now I can finally RELAX a bit, if the baby were to come tomorrow I could take care of her. That's silly of course, because IF she did come tomorrow she'd be in ICU for awhile, and I'd have time to get everything before she was able to come home, but at least I can feel prepared now:) So, here's my list of baby things that I currently have. Am I forgetting anything???
Bed
Carseat
Stroller
Breastpump
Bottles
Sling
Onesies (undershirt kind)
Sleepers
Dresses for church (NOT necessary, but fun to buy!)
Blankets
Boppy pillow
I guess I still need to get some diapers, burp clothes, diaper bag, hygiene kit, and maybe a little bath robe. Am I forgetting anything else??? It's so hard to remember every little thing that you need when you haven't needed them for 3 years...
We had our church's Missions Conference this week. I was sortof "afraid" to go as last year we felt very much called into the ministry (why me/us, I'll never know?) and didn't know if we'd be convicted about choosing between SD/promotion and going off to Bible college. We were not convicted to drop everything and head off to college, really if anything, we were convicted to "just serve" right where we are, not Phoenix necessarily, but wherever we may be at any given time. One thing that did stick out to me though as I heard the missionaries speak about their "calling" is that they were called very long before they actually entered the ministry. God worked in their hearts for a long time before hand. That was a huge revelation to us because we've always been "told" that if God has called you, you basically just drop everything and go, trusting Him to take care of you along the way. If you don't, you're showing a lack of faith or something. So, we've lived with that hanging over our heads, certain people thinking that we've forgone the ministry for hubby's current career. I've even often wondered if that's what we've done, but now I really don't think so. I can see God using certain things in our life to grow us, first of all, but also to spark our interest or burden our hearts for a certain group/groups of people. Last year's conference I was all excited about foreign missions, mainly because of a phrase that one young man had said, "The people of America HAVE the Word of God right in front of them, they can read it freely, and without restriction, yet they STILL choose to not believe." "People in some countries don't even have a Bible in their own language, they need someone to bring it to them or to be able to learn their language and preach it to them." It struck such a cord in me, but other events this year have turned my focus more towards my family. I have come to a place where I am finally content just being home with my kids and keeping house. I have taken this on for the time being as my "ministry", so to run off to Bible college where I'd end up having to get a job would not fit into that. We've also been incredibly burdened for both Jewish people (hubby's boss is Jewish) as well as Catholics (hubby's brother is Catholic) recently. I can see clearly God using events/people in our life to grow these burdens. So, now I can release that "guilt" knowing that we're still in "God's will" and that He's working on us in His own time, not everyone else's idea of time for us.
Becky, that's exciting about Nichole and David. Do you know when she is due? She's not been emailing me back. Again, not sure what I did, but oh well.
De'Etta, thanks for continuing to pray for us regarding SD. I just want an answer either way at this point!
Jen
This weekend my nesting urge hit pretty bad. I've been pacifying it up until now by buying a few clothes here and there at the thrift stores. I kept telling myself that I'd wait to buy anything "big" until after we find out about SD, but that was making me even more crazy. All I would keep thinking was *IF* we are moving, there's going to be so much craziness with that, that I don't want to forget to get anything that I need for the baby. Plus, I could see in the midst of the move, going into labor early and not having some stuff I need because we were waiting until we got moved. I know, completely irrational but to a pg woman seems totally sane at the time:) So, all that to say that this weekend we got the baby's bed, carseat/stroller, and breast pump along with a couple of other things. I told hubby that now I can finally RELAX a bit, if the baby were to come tomorrow I could take care of her. That's silly of course, because IF she did come tomorrow she'd be in ICU for awhile, and I'd have time to get everything before she was able to come home, but at least I can feel prepared now:) So, here's my list of baby things that I currently have. Am I forgetting anything???
Bed
Carseat
Stroller
Breastpump
Bottles
Sling
Onesies (undershirt kind)
Sleepers
Dresses for church (NOT necessary, but fun to buy!)
Blankets
Boppy pillow
I guess I still need to get some diapers, burp clothes, diaper bag, hygiene kit, and maybe a little bath robe. Am I forgetting anything else??? It's so hard to remember every little thing that you need when you haven't needed them for 3 years...
We had our church's Missions Conference this week. I was sortof "afraid" to go as last year we felt very much called into the ministry (why me/us, I'll never know?) and didn't know if we'd be convicted about choosing between SD/promotion and going off to Bible college. We were not convicted to drop everything and head off to college, really if anything, we were convicted to "just serve" right where we are, not Phoenix necessarily, but wherever we may be at any given time. One thing that did stick out to me though as I heard the missionaries speak about their "calling" is that they were called very long before they actually entered the ministry. God worked in their hearts for a long time before hand. That was a huge revelation to us because we've always been "told" that if God has called you, you basically just drop everything and go, trusting Him to take care of you along the way. If you don't, you're showing a lack of faith or something. So, we've lived with that hanging over our heads, certain people thinking that we've forgone the ministry for hubby's current career. I've even often wondered if that's what we've done, but now I really don't think so. I can see God using certain things in our life to grow us, first of all, but also to spark our interest or burden our hearts for a certain group/groups of people. Last year's conference I was all excited about foreign missions, mainly because of a phrase that one young man had said, "The people of America HAVE the Word of God right in front of them, they can read it freely, and without restriction, yet they STILL choose to not believe." "People in some countries don't even have a Bible in their own language, they need someone to bring it to them or to be able to learn their language and preach it to them." It struck such a cord in me, but other events this year have turned my focus more towards my family. I have come to a place where I am finally content just being home with my kids and keeping house. I have taken this on for the time being as my "ministry", so to run off to Bible college where I'd end up having to get a job would not fit into that. We've also been incredibly burdened for both Jewish people (hubby's boss is Jewish) as well as Catholics (hubby's brother is Catholic) recently. I can see clearly God using events/people in our life to grow these burdens. So, now I can release that "guilt" knowing that we're still in "God's will" and that He's working on us in His own time, not everyone else's idea of time for us.
Becky, that's exciting about Nichole and David. Do you know when she is due? She's not been emailing me back. Again, not sure what I did, but oh well.
De'Etta, thanks for continuing to pray for us regarding SD. I just want an answer either way at this point!
Jen
2.05.2007
We're still waiting on an answer for SD. The VP is in Hawaii this week and will be flying here to Phx next week to talk everything over with hubby. He's not sure he wants to pursue opening the office and is supposed to be talking with the owner this week. Meanwhile, hubby is back in town this week and next, after that will depend on that meeting next week. I'm still patiently waiting on all of this and trying not to let my pg hormonal state takeover. I HATE instability, and this back and forth thing could easily drive me insane if I let it...
Ugh, I'm really starting to feel this pg. Tonight I got out of breath just reading to my kids. I've still got 14 weeks or so left. I'm trying really hard to not gain much more weight but it looks like I'll log another 3 lbs next week at my appt. I'm tired of being "fat" again (besides baby) and wanting to lose this weight already but it looks like I'm stuck with it for at least 4-5 more months. I really should not have gone off program when we went to Washington. That's at least 20lbs or so less that I'd be right now. Anyways, I'll keep watching my portions and trying to sneek some excercise in everyday.
I picked up the Christian Heroes: Corrie Ten Boom book last week at the library. Didn't go searching for it but decided to start some of those books with my kids when I had come across it. The two olders seem to be enjoying it so far. Hubby is enjoying it too, but he fell asleep towards the end of the chapter.
We did out taxes last weekend and we already got back our Az state refund. We *should* have our federal refund by the end of the week. We'll be paying off one of our credit cards and ordering school books for this next year. Well, I guess we might have to use some of it to move if they ever make up their mind on that. Anyways, I decided to go with Bob Jones for Lang Arts and Science for Hannah and Brandon this next year, and their Kindergarten program for Jake. We'll be sticking with Math-U-See for all three kids and Story of the World for Hannah and Brandon. For Bible I count all of the Scripture memorization from AWANA and then we have a book from Sonlight called Leading Little Ones to God which I am really happy with and grateful for. It's more than just "Bible stories" and actually teaches little ones doctrine. This came in handy last week as Brandon and Jacob were wanting to know what the Lord's Supper is all about.
Ok, 'nuff rambling. Jen
Ugh, I'm really starting to feel this pg. Tonight I got out of breath just reading to my kids. I've still got 14 weeks or so left. I'm trying really hard to not gain much more weight but it looks like I'll log another 3 lbs next week at my appt. I'm tired of being "fat" again (besides baby) and wanting to lose this weight already but it looks like I'm stuck with it for at least 4-5 more months. I really should not have gone off program when we went to Washington. That's at least 20lbs or so less that I'd be right now. Anyways, I'll keep watching my portions and trying to sneek some excercise in everyday.
I picked up the Christian Heroes: Corrie Ten Boom book last week at the library. Didn't go searching for it but decided to start some of those books with my kids when I had come across it. The two olders seem to be enjoying it so far. Hubby is enjoying it too, but he fell asleep towards the end of the chapter.
We did out taxes last weekend and we already got back our Az state refund. We *should* have our federal refund by the end of the week. We'll be paying off one of our credit cards and ordering school books for this next year. Well, I guess we might have to use some of it to move if they ever make up their mind on that. Anyways, I decided to go with Bob Jones for Lang Arts and Science for Hannah and Brandon this next year, and their Kindergarten program for Jake. We'll be sticking with Math-U-See for all three kids and Story of the World for Hannah and Brandon. For Bible I count all of the Scripture memorization from AWANA and then we have a book from Sonlight called Leading Little Ones to God which I am really happy with and grateful for. It's more than just "Bible stories" and actually teaches little ones doctrine. This came in handy last week as Brandon and Jacob were wanting to know what the Lord's Supper is all about.
Ok, 'nuff rambling. Jen
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