I guess it happens to all bloggers, they think...."hey, why would anyone want to read my blog, I am not interesting, everyone else is interesting but not me. why do I blog then, if no one wants to read it.....all those other blogs are soooooooo cool and soooooo interesting!" You know, or maybe you don't, the little pity party we sometimes throw. ok, maybe not you but the little pity party I throw, where noone is invited save me, myself and I. Stupid huh? Oh well, that was my bummer for the morning but party over, y'all ain't gonna get rid of me THAT easily. Believe it or not, I may even post a picture when I figure out how. Someone once said, you will get more comments if you post a pic. I have a couple to post, but I am borrowing a friends laptop today and don't know if my camera will connect. I am technologically challenged. I still remember dot matrix printers and making huge banners with those. So keep tuned, I may figure it out yet.
You may be wondering why I'm blogging today, it isn't my escape to the library day. I am working for the next 2 1/2 days as a proctor for the CSAP. THe big test in CO that kids have to take, not my kids, I give a different test that doesn't have to be proctored and isn't so stressful. Any way I have a room of 3, 4, 5 graders and we are in the midst of a session. By law, I cannot disclose any info not that you woul be interested. I have my opinions as well, but just in case I won't give you those. Call me and I can go on for hours. Anyway. This was a long session and the kids haven't had any questions so here I sit on a borrowed computer. These kids are part of online homeschools here. Just a side note.
My kids are with a friend from the homeschool group. She picked them up at 7:00 am and took them to her house. I sent them with school to do, she used to teach in the public schools so I know she will keep them on task. She also talked about doing schience experiments today so I know they will have fun. She has some distractions there.....11 cats, 1 dog and 4 horses.
I don't know if y'all heard, but I had a gallbladder attack one week ago Sunday. Sister Janis took me to the ER, just for them to take some tests, give me some pain meds and send me home. I had further tests last week, they came out somewhat normal but I still have a dull pain that is staying with me....I am seeing a nutri therapy lady today. I have heard she is not new agey but I know that field can be that way. I am also changing my diet...I am trying to stay away from fatty foods and spicey foods. The latter is harder I like mexican food, green chili is my weakness. I have to say my other vice I have been doing well....I love to drink coca-cola. I have not had one in 9 days. Yahoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is a feat for me!!!!! I haven't craved it until I mention not craving. Well it is lunch time at 10:40 in the morning but that is the schedule. I will blog later.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
A sad day....
Today was a rough day. We had to get rid of our dog that we have had since he was a pup. He was only 1 1/2 years old but he was a part of the kids and my daily life. He needed a better life than we could give him, he was high strung which is normal for herding dogs. He now lives on a farm where neighborhood kids won't tease him and he can bark without fear of animal control coming to hand me a ticket. It was still hard but I reminded the kids that it is best all around. He was a big dog, 70 lbs and not fat, with bigger needs than I could meet. It wasn't fair to him to have to be kenneled every time I went to the store or to homeschool coop. I think it is best. When I got him, I didn't know he would be so big. I have had each of the 2 breeds he was a mix of and they are a medium size dog but he was tall too.
We had our co-op class today. It went well, we invited a group of ladies called the cowbelles. They demonstrated some things that were a part of dailly life in the early 1900's. They showed the kids how to use a washboard and they brought irons of the time. My my, we complain about ironing and wash....we should be so thankful for modern conveniences.
It looks as if spring may have sprung up here in coldsville. It was in the upper 60's today. It is beautiful. Well until next time.
We had our co-op class today. It went well, we invited a group of ladies called the cowbelles. They demonstrated some things that were a part of dailly life in the early 1900's. They showed the kids how to use a washboard and they brought irons of the time. My my, we complain about ironing and wash....we should be so thankful for modern conveniences.
It looks as if spring may have sprung up here in coldsville. It was in the upper 60's today. It is beautiful. Well until next time.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Is it spring yet?
Ok with a title like that you may think, she must not like the cold up there in Craig. I actually like the weather here, last year I was fine with snow until June but this year I am chomping at the bit to get outside. I used to be that way as a kid, I was always horseback in good and not so good weather. I don't have those four legged wonders now but I want to get out and walk or something. I am sooooo not a domestic. My poor hubby wishes I were, but when you grow up in a barn, cleanig stalls a clean house is not a priority. Well, I am trying to do better. We may have some Mennonite friends visiting in the next couple of weeks so I best be cleaning. You know they keep a clean house (or at least that is what I assume.)
Today, Rebekah and I went to distribute four prayer shawls to some ladies at the nursing home. This was a great experience. This was a chance to tell them God loves them. Two of the ladies had some emotional problems but were so excited about the shawls. Another lady is 102 years young. She was so awesome. Rebekah said mom, she doesn't look 102. I was thrilled to meet her. With the last lady, we weren't able to visit but were able to give the shawl to her grandson who had just arrived to visit. This was a chance to share God's love with her family. Please pray for these ladies, God knows their hearts and where they are with Him. Unfortunately, our visits were very brief but I pray that they felt God's love. Pray for this endeaver as well. I was asked by the director of this ministry to help. She first asked her pastor if it was ok to include someone from another church, he agreed. This is a great opportunity for The Church of Godto be known and open some doors.
Well, it is spring break in the public schools this week but we will trudge on. We have had other breaks and may have one at the end of the month as I am proctoring the CSAP for the online school up here. We finally got into a good routine with Colton and Grady. It is funny, Grady turned 5 in Feb. and is having trouble writing the number 5 so he doesn't want to be 5. He says his birthday is a dream, he is still 4. It is so funny. This from the boy who refused, in tears, to eat monkey bread. Why? because he doesn't eat anything made from monkeys.
On the same point, I was looking at my cookbooks and found a recipe for frog-eye salad. Rebekah wrinkled her nose, "EWWW mom!" NO little one, this is not made out of frog-eyes.
On that I will say tata for now. For those who follow Him, we will see you here, there or in the air. PRAISE GOD!!!!!
Today, Rebekah and I went to distribute four prayer shawls to some ladies at the nursing home. This was a great experience. This was a chance to tell them God loves them. Two of the ladies had some emotional problems but were so excited about the shawls. Another lady is 102 years young. She was so awesome. Rebekah said mom, she doesn't look 102. I was thrilled to meet her. With the last lady, we weren't able to visit but were able to give the shawl to her grandson who had just arrived to visit. This was a chance to share God's love with her family. Please pray for these ladies, God knows their hearts and where they are with Him. Unfortunately, our visits were very brief but I pray that they felt God's love. Pray for this endeaver as well. I was asked by the director of this ministry to help. She first asked her pastor if it was ok to include someone from another church, he agreed. This is a great opportunity for The Church of Godto be known and open some doors.
Well, it is spring break in the public schools this week but we will trudge on. We have had other breaks and may have one at the end of the month as I am proctoring the CSAP for the online school up here. We finally got into a good routine with Colton and Grady. It is funny, Grady turned 5 in Feb. and is having trouble writing the number 5 so he doesn't want to be 5. He says his birthday is a dream, he is still 4. It is so funny. This from the boy who refused, in tears, to eat monkey bread. Why? because he doesn't eat anything made from monkeys.
On the same point, I was looking at my cookbooks and found a recipe for frog-eye salad. Rebekah wrinkled her nose, "EWWW mom!" NO little one, this is not made out of frog-eyes.
On that I will say tata for now. For those who follow Him, we will see you here, there or in the air. PRAISE GOD!!!!!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Do you feel bad for me?
Ok Ok after viewing Sis. Janis' blog, do any of you feel any remorse......for his family? I am just kidding, my husband does alot of "interesting" things with his facial hair but this is a first for the top of his head. I learned a long time ago to get over it. After we had been married for a short time he shaved his handle bar mustache, I literrally cried. I can't say this latest thing thrilled me at all but hey what is a girl to do. I do have to say, at least he is a truck driver, meaning he usually has a week before he gets home and time grows hair.
We had an interesting thing happen this week, Rebekah was invited to a birthday pary that had at least 2 elements that we do not do. This was the first experience for Rebekah and Hannah to go against the flow. It has not been easy because so many can say what is wrong with ice skating or what is wrong with swimming. I used to use this arguement as a teen and my mom would say, "What is right with it?" Sometimes it is hard for us adults too. We can justify so many things in life can't we? The men who prayed and created (through Holy Ghost direction )the advice to members were looking out for our souls and Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Believe me, one of these has been a harder thing for me to "get" but I cannot compromise God's standards. God knows all things.
We had co-op class today. Isn't it ironic that it was a class on germs and I woke up feeling very sick. My stomach just turned and twisted accompanied by unpleasant side effects. I made it through class. YIPPEE!!!! Next week one of the mom's volunteered to do a watercolor class, WAHOOOO! The following week a group called the "Cowbelles" is doing a pioneer lunch along with teaching us quilting all set in pioneer timees. Double Yippeee.....The next week we are designing homeschool tshirts with a local printing company. I know I sound as if I don't want to do classes....I do, I just am a bit stressed out. It just hit me, the last week is district convention, I guess we may not be there depending on what time we leave.
Well, was I too serious in today's blog? I hope not Hope you all stay tuned to my borning ol blog. LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!
We had an interesting thing happen this week, Rebekah was invited to a birthday pary that had at least 2 elements that we do not do. This was the first experience for Rebekah and Hannah to go against the flow. It has not been easy because so many can say what is wrong with ice skating or what is wrong with swimming. I used to use this arguement as a teen and my mom would say, "What is right with it?" Sometimes it is hard for us adults too. We can justify so many things in life can't we? The men who prayed and created (through Holy Ghost direction )the advice to members were looking out for our souls and Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. Believe me, one of these has been a harder thing for me to "get" but I cannot compromise God's standards. God knows all things.
We had co-op class today. Isn't it ironic that it was a class on germs and I woke up feeling very sick. My stomach just turned and twisted accompanied by unpleasant side effects. I made it through class. YIPPEE!!!! Next week one of the mom's volunteered to do a watercolor class, WAHOOOO! The following week a group called the "Cowbelles" is doing a pioneer lunch along with teaching us quilting all set in pioneer timees. Double Yippeee.....The next week we are designing homeschool tshirts with a local printing company. I know I sound as if I don't want to do classes....I do, I just am a bit stressed out. It just hit me, the last week is district convention, I guess we may not be there depending on what time we leave.
Well, was I too serious in today's blog? I hope not Hope you all stay tuned to my borning ol blog. LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Are you crafty?
Sister Janis and I have been trying to come up with great ideas for fundraising to go to camp and convention. We have the opportunity to have a table at a Mother's Day Craft Sale on May 2. Here is our request that maybe y'all will pray about. When it comes to this type of thing, we are small and need help. We were wondering if any of you WONDERFUL ladies could do something crafty to donate for the Church to raise funds. I know some of you stamp, crochet, sew and the like, if you could send something simple it would help relieve some of our stresses. Think and pray about it and then let us know. Either contact Sis. Janis or myself. OK enough begging and pleading:)
We all have camp on the brain right now, the kids cannot wait, we cannot wait. I never knew how much fun camp could be until we went up in Washington when we were there. It was sooooooo much fun, so last year was a first for us. We had never been to this regions family camp. Y'all were supprisingly reserved in comparison to some of the antics we had up yonder but it still was GREAT. Now don't get offended by what I just said, it is just that I have spent alot of time with some of you and I know a wild side. Although, I figured out many stayed up late and played games....maybe this is when you let your hair down. (I didn't figure out that you stayed up late until after camp, we were way up in bull snake country and didn't know the goings on down by the kitchen:) I still can't wait for camp. Please pray with us that we can get the kids to come that came last year in addition to some others on our hearts.
I have been asked to assist with the Craig Prayer Shawl ministry. I had a meeting with the lady that works with the lady prisoners who make the shawls. I then met with the activities director at the local nursing home. Daryl and I will be bringing the shawls in and sharing God's love with the people. I am excited, it gives The Church more contact in the community. Please pray with me about this endevor. To God be the Glory!
Well, I need to probably be researching again. I am doing the lesson on germs and the immune system. Last Friday we had a great field trip to Wyman's Museum. We made butter and watched silent films. It was fun.
Catch y'all on the flip side!!!!
We all have camp on the brain right now, the kids cannot wait, we cannot wait. I never knew how much fun camp could be until we went up in Washington when we were there. It was sooooooo much fun, so last year was a first for us. We had never been to this regions family camp. Y'all were supprisingly reserved in comparison to some of the antics we had up yonder but it still was GREAT. Now don't get offended by what I just said, it is just that I have spent alot of time with some of you and I know a wild side. Although, I figured out many stayed up late and played games....maybe this is when you let your hair down. (I didn't figure out that you stayed up late until after camp, we were way up in bull snake country and didn't know the goings on down by the kitchen:) I still can't wait for camp. Please pray with us that we can get the kids to come that came last year in addition to some others on our hearts.
I have been asked to assist with the Craig Prayer Shawl ministry. I had a meeting with the lady that works with the lady prisoners who make the shawls. I then met with the activities director at the local nursing home. Daryl and I will be bringing the shawls in and sharing God's love with the people. I am excited, it gives The Church more contact in the community. Please pray with me about this endevor. To God be the Glory!
Well, I need to probably be researching again. I am doing the lesson on germs and the immune system. Last Friday we had a great field trip to Wyman's Museum. We made butter and watched silent films. It was fun.
Catch y'all on the flip side!!!!
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