Hi y'all
Well, my baby bird had her first school dance this Friday night. It was called the "Six-Sevie Dance". It includes all the 6th graders from the 5 different elementaries, plus all the current 7th graders. This way they can interact with one another, (since our Middle school is 7th and 8th). A flyer came home and we put it on the calender, because birdie loves dancing! She was very excited and really looking forward to it. She got all dolled up, well, as much as a 6th grader should. She wore her blue sparkly dress that she also wore for her birthday party, her 'low' heels and momma did her hair and nails. I was a nervous wreck. You know how it goes, moms get all the nerves trying to get the daughter all 'done' up. At least I did!-Plus it was her first encounter like this. Yo gotta look just right...first impressions!
Anyway, on the flyer it said chapperones welcome/needed, especially dads. Then another flyer was sent home, it seemed as if the old one didn't mention paying, plus a bit more info. It DID NOT say you Must sign up to be a chapperone or you couldn't stay. Well, me being the smarty pants momma...hubs asked if I called and asked if I could stay, I said, "well, I'm gonna!" And that was that!! So, we drive up town and the parking lot is all a buzz at the dance location. Birdie is so excited and ready to jump out of the car. I spot another mom and ask where her daughter is and we talk a bit. Then her girl shows up with several others from birdies school. It was so sweet, they ran up to her and said how pretty she looked and loved her dress, and they all exchanged hugs! :) Makes momma bear so proud... Well, I give her some money and she gets in line with her friends, then a few moms take pictures. Of course! I stand back, but when it is her turn to pay the "bouncer"...that is so funny to me, anyway, she goes to pay and I tell him I'm staying and he said, "are you a chapperone?" I lied..., "yes" I said sheepishly. He said, "did you call ahead and put your name on the list?" (I stink at lying) I looked down and said "no". He said I had to call ahead, we just can't have everyone stay, plus I don't know who you are. Duh, he didn't know birdie either... So, I had planned to get the change from her and hang out on the side lines, right? Well, that didn't quite happen. She paid and went inside with her gal pals and didn't look back and seemed so grown up. Momma however, was fighting back tears! I was so surprised, the one mom told me she'll be fine, then another friend drove by and said she had dropped off her son. I must have looked like I was gonna cry, 'cause they said, "she'll do fine".
I hung around the parking lot for about 15 minutes, then called daddy. What is he going to say? Is he going to tell me to go back in there and yank her out of there? I was numb, stunned, and holding back tears, 'cause there were still other parents in the parking lot and I didn't want to look like an idiot! So I call hubs, he said..."I wondered if you should have called someone. So what are you going to do? Birdie's gonna freak!" So every imaginable thought ran through my head. "What if she freaks out looking for me? What if there are strobe lights and she has a seizure?" So I run over to Starbucks and then the grocery store to grab a magazine to read while in the parking, distract my anxious thoughts. I never let my phone out of my sight! Several of her friends had phones, so if the problem arised they could call their parents, to call our house, then daddy could call me. See what a mess I was!! Well, I park as close to the door as I can, which is open and I can sort-of see in. A little bit later, a mom comes out into the parking lot (apparently SHE was a chapperone), so I ran over to her (she was a mom I knew from birdie's school). I asked her to please check on birdie and about the 'studid', yes, stupid mom I am that didn't sign up to be a chapperone. She said she saw her and she was doing fine, just surprised she was alone. (Usually she has an aide with her or a buddy at school.) Wow, she probably thinks I'm nuts sending her off to her first dance alone... I told her my situation and she said she would check on her. So, I go back to my car to sit and wait, read the magazine, which I can't seem to focus on. Come on, its just pictures, pay attention! Anyway, that lady comes back out and says "lock 'er up, your comin' inside!" I jumped out of that car so fast...look out! So I go inside and the 'bouncer' said, "you should have said something". Well, I'm not going to make a scene in front of these new kids plus, I was just stunned, remember! So, I stood against a wall and just watched. Birdie was fine and was hanging out with her chums. Shew...I was relieved! She spotted me after about 10 minutes, and came over to me and said " is it time to go?" I said no, go dance. She said she was ready to go home. I made her go tell the lady who got me in. Now I look like a boob. Oh well. She said she had fun and showed us a dance she did to the "Cupid Shuffle". YEAH!! So, she engaged and did it on her own, not from my intention, just from my stupidity! So, all was well and she will do fine in Middle school...I hope momma can manage a little better. I have all summer to work on this little problem I have...heehee
Have I said before that I'm having a hard time adjusting to her growing up? Well, I am...no doubt about it. I'm sure this is normal, to some extent, but I don't like it, nonetheless!
So there...I have told on myself again. But, get used to it. I bet there will be more silly momma stories to come. Stupid things I do, crazy how I protect my birdie. Then again, that is my job!!
So, God heard my frantic prayers last night, and calmed me down. Or was it the starbucks?...Just kidding, God took care of both of us! Thanks again Lord!!!
Until next time,
Serving Him,
Christina (a.k.a. Crazy Momma)
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Snow, it's May for cryin' out loud!
Hi y'all!
Yes, that's right. Snow...on the first day of May. The weather was so nice just a few days ago, if you forget about all the wind. But the weather reports kept saying, snow. What, they got it wrong again...actually, this time they were right. Hee Hee So, we had snow flurries in our little town and mostly cold, windy, wet flakes. At least its moisture!!
I love the spring time, minus the wind, allergies, and occasional SNOW. I love seeing the green come to life and my flowers pop out of the earth. They are looking pretty good. Summer time is when my flower beds look their best. I need to plant things that bloom in the spring and still have color in the fall. I ain't no green thumb, however. I've done really good to keep what I do have thriving. Actually, it is because they are perinnials. I don't have much to do with the rest. God is so good, gives us such beauty to look at. He paints us a new picture every morning and another in the evening. Wow!
So, birdie turned 13 and that meant a trip to the doctor for a well check up. Annual visit, if you will. I was a little nervous because she may need a shot to enter Middle School. Shot, is a very bad word in our house. We still spell it out. And, sure enough, she needed a shot, the menengitus(sp?). She was very upset and being the drama queen she is, made sure everyone in ear shot could hear and know she had just gotten a shot. Well, we were planning on getting an allergy shot right after that appointment. (I know, it's a shot, but she does that one once a week and takes it like a trooper, go figure!) So, I told birdie we would go later in the week for that one. Boy, was she relieved. By the way, I signed her up for drama class as an elective in Middle school. It seems so appropriate, she can learn how to direct that drama for good...at least I hope so! If nothing else, the drama teacher will get a kick out of her acting!
We had a lovely Easter. Hope y'all did as well. It is my favorite holiday. It celebrates the most important event in all of history. Jesus' Resurection! Amen
Below is a picture of our beautiful birdie, all dressed up in her Easter best. After church we went to a fancy buffet at a nearby hotel/resort. Fancy was the price too! But, it was a special occasion, and who wants to cook and then do dishes on such a sacred day. Not us, anyway. These all you can eat buffets are probably great for the person who can pack it away. But, for us, wow, that was a lot of food. Of course, the dessert section was to die for. I should have skipped everything else and gone straight to that beautiful display. Yummy! So, we left there super stuffed and in need of a nap. Good day for it too. I had to force hubs to pose with his girl for a picture, I kept saying "smile", and he would say, "I am". I sure couldn't see it! He is not very cooperative when it come to momma and my picture takin'. What are you gonna do?
Now that I will be working a lot less, I plan on blogging a lot more. My youngest brother-in-law has some ideas to help me along, I just need time to sit with him and focus on this. Hard to catch him, though. So, this summer I plan to "get 'er done", along with chillin' at the pool and going south to visit family and friends. When I say south, I mean 100% humidity and heat-stroke-waiting-to-happen kind of weather. Yuck! Where we live, it is a dry heat, so much more tolerable...more like 80 degree temps, 10% humidity. Birdie just melts, literally has meltdowns, but then again, so does momma, (I hate to be hot, sticky, wet). I used to live there, but after being gone for 18+ years, you can't just get used to it overnight. We have a pretty laid back lifestyle in the summer. That is what summer is all about, right? I love it! Plus, while down south, we will get our "big" city shopping and eating out fix. I miss all that about city life, just not the hustle & bustle that comes with it. I am so thankful I don't have to work much. Birdie can hang out with me at the shop, only 4 hours, 2 or so days a week. So, we can ride our bikes there and work/play, then ride back home again. That is the plan anyway. Hope it comes to fruition. Don't you hate it when you have a great plan, at least it's great in your head, but it never really plays out the way you invisioned? We shall see... So, look out summer we are getting ready for ya!
Here are some pics from Easter, enjoy...
See, isn't birdie so sweet and growing up too quick? Maybe I'm just a little biased...it is a momma's right!
Until next time,
Serving Him,
Christina
Yes, that's right. Snow...on the first day of May. The weather was so nice just a few days ago, if you forget about all the wind. But the weather reports kept saying, snow. What, they got it wrong again...actually, this time they were right. Hee Hee So, we had snow flurries in our little town and mostly cold, windy, wet flakes. At least its moisture!!
I love the spring time, minus the wind, allergies, and occasional SNOW. I love seeing the green come to life and my flowers pop out of the earth. They are looking pretty good. Summer time is when my flower beds look their best. I need to plant things that bloom in the spring and still have color in the fall. I ain't no green thumb, however. I've done really good to keep what I do have thriving. Actually, it is because they are perinnials. I don't have much to do with the rest. God is so good, gives us such beauty to look at. He paints us a new picture every morning and another in the evening. Wow!
So, birdie turned 13 and that meant a trip to the doctor for a well check up. Annual visit, if you will. I was a little nervous because she may need a shot to enter Middle School. Shot, is a very bad word in our house. We still spell it out. And, sure enough, she needed a shot, the menengitus(sp?). She was very upset and being the drama queen she is, made sure everyone in ear shot could hear and know she had just gotten a shot. Well, we were planning on getting an allergy shot right after that appointment. (I know, it's a shot, but she does that one once a week and takes it like a trooper, go figure!) So, I told birdie we would go later in the week for that one. Boy, was she relieved. By the way, I signed her up for drama class as an elective in Middle school. It seems so appropriate, she can learn how to direct that drama for good...at least I hope so! If nothing else, the drama teacher will get a kick out of her acting!
We had a lovely Easter. Hope y'all did as well. It is my favorite holiday. It celebrates the most important event in all of history. Jesus' Resurection! Amen
Below is a picture of our beautiful birdie, all dressed up in her Easter best. After church we went to a fancy buffet at a nearby hotel/resort. Fancy was the price too! But, it was a special occasion, and who wants to cook and then do dishes on such a sacred day. Not us, anyway. These all you can eat buffets are probably great for the person who can pack it away. But, for us, wow, that was a lot of food. Of course, the dessert section was to die for. I should have skipped everything else and gone straight to that beautiful display. Yummy! So, we left there super stuffed and in need of a nap. Good day for it too. I had to force hubs to pose with his girl for a picture, I kept saying "smile", and he would say, "I am". I sure couldn't see it! He is not very cooperative when it come to momma and my picture takin'. What are you gonna do?
Now that I will be working a lot less, I plan on blogging a lot more. My youngest brother-in-law has some ideas to help me along, I just need time to sit with him and focus on this. Hard to catch him, though. So, this summer I plan to "get 'er done", along with chillin' at the pool and going south to visit family and friends. When I say south, I mean 100% humidity and heat-stroke-waiting-to-happen kind of weather. Yuck! Where we live, it is a dry heat, so much more tolerable...more like 80 degree temps, 10% humidity. Birdie just melts, literally has meltdowns, but then again, so does momma, (I hate to be hot, sticky, wet). I used to live there, but after being gone for 18+ years, you can't just get used to it overnight. We have a pretty laid back lifestyle in the summer. That is what summer is all about, right? I love it! Plus, while down south, we will get our "big" city shopping and eating out fix. I miss all that about city life, just not the hustle & bustle that comes with it. I am so thankful I don't have to work much. Birdie can hang out with me at the shop, only 4 hours, 2 or so days a week. So, we can ride our bikes there and work/play, then ride back home again. That is the plan anyway. Hope it comes to fruition. Don't you hate it when you have a great plan, at least it's great in your head, but it never really plays out the way you invisioned? We shall see... So, look out summer we are getting ready for ya!
Here are some pics from Easter, enjoy...
Until next time,
Serving Him,
Christina
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Crazy Time of Year!
Hi all, I have been so busy. Life is like a roller coaster, especially this time if year. I said I work at a CPA firm and man o man, I never realized the crazy "tax season", until now. And...I don't want to experience that again! I finally gave my 2 week notice, and the end of April will be my last day. WOW, I survived, just barely! This was so not the right fit for me. However, I think it's me, not "the" job. I am best at being a wife and mom. I honestly feel that is what I am called to do. God knows what I can handle and what I can't. So, why did I go through this transition? I really don't know, other than to realize this and be OK with it and not try to force myself to be a supermom and be the working mom I wasn't meant to be. Needless to say, this has been a trying 8 months of my life. But, I will continue to seek the Lord's way for me, even when I get off track, He gently gets me back on the path He intended for me. I will be working at a consignment boutique/cupcake bakery. Now, that is more up my alley. Birdie is a little confused why I am not going to be working "up town" anymore. I tell her I will be home more and not have to work so late, she loves that answer. So, I think this will be a better fit for all of us. She will be more excited when the shop opens early May, (actually, it is open now, just moving to a new/bigger location). It will make more sense to her and, birdie will be able to hang out there, since it will have a kiddie play area. She can be like the 'babysitter'... I am really looking forward to working there and decorating cupcakes. I have been watching YouTube videos of how to decorate cupcakes, using a pastry bag. I tried it out on birdie's birthday cake, I still need lots of practice, but I'm afraid I'll eat all my mistakes...
Speaking of birthday's...birdie turned 13 last weekend and had the cutest "Teen Queen" party! I am so glad we did something special for this birthday. You only become a teenager once, so we did it up right, right up her alley, and she had a ball. Did I mention, she was so beautiful? She is looking so grown up, it is bittersweet. I love seeing her act like a teen, minus the snippy stuff, but miss my little girl so much. I think I'm seriously having issues with her growing up. Is this normal? I hope so, but I can't stop the progression. Progress is wonderful, and she has made so much progress, it is wonderful. We have just been through so much over her 12 years, that it is hard to not look back and wonder where the time went. I know this is probably how all parents feel, but we are both reminded to never forget where we have been, and how far she has come!!! It is all a gift from the Lord.
I was checking Facebook today and saw this post about an amazing video. I'll share it now, and then the comment I made after viewing it. So touching and heart wrenching. I have such mixed emotions about this. In one way I am so happy for the family to see such progress with their daughter. Yet, in another way, sad that we may never see this kind of progress for birdie. Then, I realize, God is not done with her and I am putting limitations on what she can or can't do. That is not the right attitude for birdie, much less the right attitude God would want me to have. So, snap out of it momma...move on, cheer up. Who knows what may lie ahead for her, hang on and God will show us, just TRUST in His plan. So, here it is...
http://carlysvoice.com/
Speaking of birthday's...birdie turned 13 last weekend and had the cutest "Teen Queen" party! I am so glad we did something special for this birthday. You only become a teenager once, so we did it up right, right up her alley, and she had a ball. Did I mention, she was so beautiful? She is looking so grown up, it is bittersweet. I love seeing her act like a teen, minus the snippy stuff, but miss my little girl so much. I think I'm seriously having issues with her growing up. Is this normal? I hope so, but I can't stop the progression. Progress is wonderful, and she has made so much progress, it is wonderful. We have just been through so much over her 12 years, that it is hard to not look back and wonder where the time went. I know this is probably how all parents feel, but we are both reminded to never forget where we have been, and how far she has come!!! It is all a gift from the Lord.
I was checking Facebook today and saw this post about an amazing video. I'll share it now, and then the comment I made after viewing it. So touching and heart wrenching. I have such mixed emotions about this. In one way I am so happy for the family to see such progress with their daughter. Yet, in another way, sad that we may never see this kind of progress for birdie. Then, I realize, God is not done with her and I am putting limitations on what she can or can't do. That is not the right attitude for birdie, much less the right attitude God would want me to have. So, snap out of it momma...move on, cheer up. Who knows what may lie ahead for her, hang on and God will show us, just TRUST in His plan. So, here it is...
http://carlysvoice.com/
See, ain't she perty? I can't believe how grown up birdie looks with all that makeup.
Actually, the picture makes her makeup look way darker than it really was.
Such a fun party, fun time birdie and her 3 friends had.
So, this has been a long, exhausting week and weekend. Now that her party and tax season are over, I can relax. Yeah right! Next up, all the 6th grade activities. Oh, and my new job...see its always something!
Have a Blessed EASTER, for HE is RISEN!!!
Until next time, Serving Him,
Christina
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Update on Netbook...
Here is the update on the much anticipated "Netbook". I had gone to a workshop in the 'big city' to learn more and help with my blogging, and they promise a free netbook to all who attend and stay to the end. That should have been my first clue. Anyway, I did not get home until that evening and hubs tried to work with it. He said we'll try again in the morning. Well, he then said let's get our friend to look at it. So he did, and it was a complete loss. It is not compatible with any windows application, therefore totally unusable. I thought we could at least let birdie play with it, like her playhouse disney and type a lot of nonsense (she likes to type fast and then change the font size and font type and color certain words-but it is still gibberish). Hubs said if you could get one of these netbooks out of a gumball machine...this is what you would get! So, for the most part, it was a waste to spend all day in a class, but I got to have my one night away, all by myself. So, I guess I got something out of that dumb class afterall!
So, that is the fabulous update on said Netbook. Nada, Zip, Zilch...My, how do I get myself into these things? Wishful thinking gets me in so much trouble.
Well, birdie & I are off doing errands for the day. Need to buy a party dress for the "Teen Queen" party and we always get her a new pair of tennis shoes for her birthday. That is not a surprise gift, just a necessity that we make fun in getting. Aren't I cool?...
Until next time,
Serving Him,
Christina
So, that is the fabulous update on said Netbook. Nada, Zip, Zilch...My, how do I get myself into these things? Wishful thinking gets me in so much trouble.
Well, birdie & I are off doing errands for the day. Need to buy a party dress for the "Teen Queen" party and we always get her a new pair of tennis shoes for her birthday. That is not a surprise gift, just a necessity that we make fun in getting. Aren't I cool?...
Until next time,
Serving Him,
Christina
Friday, April 8, 2011
Seeing Spots...
Hi y'all,
Sorry, its been a while since writing on my blog. I have been busy checkin' out other blogs for tips, ideas and how to's. Remember, I said this was a work in progress. I at least hope I'm progressing...I have said this before, but I have a gazillion ideas and thoughts rolling around in my head.
Also, I am trying to "land" or "secure" another job. Remember I said I was not a good fit for the current job I am at. Well, not only is it 'Tax Season', but little did I know, this kind of work goes on for months and months. Duh! I figured, 'tax season', ya know, February thru April 15. That is how my pea brain works. Like I said, this job is not a good fit for me. So, this "other" job I am checking into, is right up my alley. It is a consignment boutique. I just love that word...boutique! It sounds so quaint and dainty. That's me right there...just kidding. Anyway, I am waiting on the owner to get back with me on the particulars of the job. It is so close to my house I could walk, that is if I chose to walk...which I'm sure I won't. Working out, (according to my pea brain) has to be done in the right clothes, the right footwear, and at the right time. 'Cause you can't be dainty and smell like a sweat sock! Duh! I am all about the shoes too, but that we'll have to save that topic for a whole other post. Have I mentioned, "I Love Shoes"? I even get birdie in on the shoe action. That girl has about 20 pair of shoes. Yep, not a type-o. I haven't counted lately, but 20 is pretty accurate. I know, I'm sick. But, can you blame me? I have a serious shoe fettish, so naturally it wears off on her, and girl shoes are so darn cute. Actually, since I buy them, it really is mostly me. But, she loves her shoes and plays in them and loves to dress up and wear all sorts of cute shoes. Right now, she has discovered "high heels". Birdie specifically asked for high heels for her 6th grade graduation. So, thinkin' hubs is gonna kill me if she falls or breaks something, I told her, just be very, very careful. She says, "OK momma", and off she runs in her new high heels. Nothing broken...yet. I can't believe she is wearing my shoe size now. She is gonna pass me in a flash and then we can't even share the same shoes. That should not be allowed, know what I'm sayin'? The last 3 pair I bought her (see, we may already be up to 23), I tried them on and they fit me. She is about to turn 13 next week. So, can I really expect her to suddenly stop growing, just because we can finally wear the same shoe size?! Oh well, such is life...never fair!
So, about those spots...One day I noticed a couple of spots on birdie's arm and neck. I checked them carefully, but thought it is probably a bug bite. Then I kept seeing more and more of these "spots" appear. Mostly on her trunk. Puzzled, (I always expect any spot or rash to be chicken pox), told hubs while on travel and he said, "take her in". That is our language for "pay $20 bucks for piece of mind". So he was due home Thursday night and she had already gone to bed. He saw them the next morning, also puzzled. So we proceed to take her in. The 1st doctor to look at her says, " I'm guessing it is this*****. But I'll be back, I want to get birdie's regular doctor to see this and make sure he agrees. Sure enough, her regular doc see's them and immediately says the same *****. Some long-name virus and its not contagious, it will go away on its own in 4-6 weeks. Mind you, she is a "PICKER". She will destroy her skin picking at a boo boo. I thought, how am I going to keep her from picking at these? But, lo and behold, they have not bothered her like an itchy rash or bug bite would. She has scared herself over the years just picking at spots until they bleed, then say, "uh oh, I need a bandaid" We say "why?", and she covers her face. Yeah, that makes it all go away... Birdie's quirks, I'm tellin' ya! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. That should be our motto. Ha!
Well, that should cover it for a few days. I need to really focus on this blog, but toward the end of school, there is so much goin' on. Her b-day is next Friday and her party will be on Saturday ( a Teen Queen theme-will have to post pics). Then we have Easter weekend, a doctor visit in the 'big city', and a "Special Saturday" event up town with her friends, then...(we are not done yet) if I get this job I want, the first week of May will be getting trained and up and running after the grand-opening , then the last "Edge" event for the 6th graders at church. It will be an overnight trip back to the 'big city', then the 6th grade ROPES trip which is a "3 day/2 night stay" and lots of activities for the graduating 6th graders, then...Graduation. She is so excited! I am exhausted just typing it all out. So, needless to say, the rest of April and May are going to be super busy, super crazy. Hubs gets annoyed with all this "stuff" going on. This too shall pass...Oh, and I cannot forget one of her biggest events. Her dance recital in May, the day we return from the overnight trip...she is in 2 classes, jazz and modern. So, 2 pieces to perform and, birdies favorite...2 costumes! Will definitely be posting pics of those. The proud momma bear! :) Then, best of all...SUMMER!! Can't wait.
Here is a verse I'll end with,
Enjoy!
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him" James 1:12
So, I shall persevere! Carry on...we have come this far with God right by our side, so what more can we do, but persevere this trial called life.
Serving Him,
Christina
Sorry, its been a while since writing on my blog. I have been busy checkin' out other blogs for tips, ideas and how to's. Remember, I said this was a work in progress. I at least hope I'm progressing...I have said this before, but I have a gazillion ideas and thoughts rolling around in my head.
Also, I am trying to "land" or "secure" another job. Remember I said I was not a good fit for the current job I am at. Well, not only is it 'Tax Season', but little did I know, this kind of work goes on for months and months. Duh! I figured, 'tax season', ya know, February thru April 15. That is how my pea brain works. Like I said, this job is not a good fit for me. So, this "other" job I am checking into, is right up my alley. It is a consignment boutique. I just love that word...boutique! It sounds so quaint and dainty. That's me right there...just kidding. Anyway, I am waiting on the owner to get back with me on the particulars of the job. It is so close to my house I could walk, that is if I chose to walk...which I'm sure I won't. Working out, (according to my pea brain) has to be done in the right clothes, the right footwear, and at the right time. 'Cause you can't be dainty and smell like a sweat sock! Duh! I am all about the shoes too, but that we'll have to save that topic for a whole other post. Have I mentioned, "I Love Shoes"? I even get birdie in on the shoe action. That girl has about 20 pair of shoes. Yep, not a type-o. I haven't counted lately, but 20 is pretty accurate. I know, I'm sick. But, can you blame me? I have a serious shoe fettish, so naturally it wears off on her, and girl shoes are so darn cute. Actually, since I buy them, it really is mostly me. But, she loves her shoes and plays in them and loves to dress up and wear all sorts of cute shoes. Right now, she has discovered "high heels". Birdie specifically asked for high heels for her 6th grade graduation. So, thinkin' hubs is gonna kill me if she falls or breaks something, I told her, just be very, very careful. She says, "OK momma", and off she runs in her new high heels. Nothing broken...yet. I can't believe she is wearing my shoe size now. She is gonna pass me in a flash and then we can't even share the same shoes. That should not be allowed, know what I'm sayin'? The last 3 pair I bought her (see, we may already be up to 23), I tried them on and they fit me. She is about to turn 13 next week. So, can I really expect her to suddenly stop growing, just because we can finally wear the same shoe size?! Oh well, such is life...never fair!
So, about those spots...One day I noticed a couple of spots on birdie's arm and neck. I checked them carefully, but thought it is probably a bug bite. Then I kept seeing more and more of these "spots" appear. Mostly on her trunk. Puzzled, (I always expect any spot or rash to be chicken pox), told hubs while on travel and he said, "take her in". That is our language for "pay $20 bucks for piece of mind". So he was due home Thursday night and she had already gone to bed. He saw them the next morning, also puzzled. So we proceed to take her in. The 1st doctor to look at her says, " I'm guessing it is this*****. But I'll be back, I want to get birdie's regular doctor to see this and make sure he agrees. Sure enough, her regular doc see's them and immediately says the same *****. Some long-name virus and its not contagious, it will go away on its own in 4-6 weeks. Mind you, she is a "PICKER". She will destroy her skin picking at a boo boo. I thought, how am I going to keep her from picking at these? But, lo and behold, they have not bothered her like an itchy rash or bug bite would. She has scared herself over the years just picking at spots until they bleed, then say, "uh oh, I need a bandaid" We say "why?", and she covers her face. Yeah, that makes it all go away... Birdie's quirks, I'm tellin' ya! What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. That should be our motto. Ha!
Well, that should cover it for a few days. I need to really focus on this blog, but toward the end of school, there is so much goin' on. Her b-day is next Friday and her party will be on Saturday ( a Teen Queen theme-will have to post pics). Then we have Easter weekend, a doctor visit in the 'big city', and a "Special Saturday" event up town with her friends, then...(we are not done yet) if I get this job I want, the first week of May will be getting trained and up and running after the grand-opening , then the last "Edge" event for the 6th graders at church. It will be an overnight trip back to the 'big city', then the 6th grade ROPES trip which is a "3 day/2 night stay" and lots of activities for the graduating 6th graders, then...Graduation. She is so excited! I am exhausted just typing it all out. So, needless to say, the rest of April and May are going to be super busy, super crazy. Hubs gets annoyed with all this "stuff" going on. This too shall pass...Oh, and I cannot forget one of her biggest events. Her dance recital in May, the day we return from the overnight trip...she is in 2 classes, jazz and modern. So, 2 pieces to perform and, birdies favorite...2 costumes! Will definitely be posting pics of those. The proud momma bear! :) Then, best of all...SUMMER!! Can't wait.
Here is a verse I'll end with,
Enjoy!
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him" James 1:12
So, I shall persevere! Carry on...we have come this far with God right by our side, so what more can we do, but persevere this trial called life.
Serving Him,
Christina
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Lazy Day...
Well, hubs is on travel again, this time its just for a week. So, birdie and I slept in. I know we should have gone to church, but...I had a lovely "quiet time" while she was still sleeping. My favorite thing is to have the house all to myself. Absolutely quiet, no phone, no TV, no music, it is just...Aaahhh! It is not that often that I get it either. We are not a noisey family, but I love the quiet and solitude. In our world today, there is so much noise. Does anybody else feel that way? So I treasure that quiet time all to myself, armed with my Bible, devotional (Journey by Lifeway...love it!), and my prayer journal. I write my personal prayers in it, along with the praises and requests of my fellow bible study gals. We meet every Tuesday evening and share requests that are on our hearts and minds, after we have discussed the chapter(s) in the current book or study we are doing. This is a special time we share with LOTS of laughter, tears, and stories. 'Cause we all have to tell the story before we actually share the request, know what I'm sayin'?
So, I had a nice quiet time to myself, then I hear, "mom". Guess who's awake? That is when the noise begins. How does that always happen, they are sound asleep, then wake up and start the day with a million questions or chatter about any and everything! At least that is what birdie does... I used to adore her little voice, her soft little chirping sound. Now it is TV or her CD player, (sometimes both) and her fun chatter. I am NOT complaining, just stating that Ienjoy cherish the quiet. I have to remind myself that she is able to talk, dance, sing and jump around like a monkey. When she was about 3 months old, doctors said she may never do this and may never do that. The worst thing new parents can hear! What if we had held tightly to their words? Boy, that would have been a tragic life for all 3 of us. Instead, we chose to trust in the Lord and seek His plan for us. Trust me, it was (and still is) hard, but I am so glad we went down that path versus listening to the negative, and gloom and doom that can come with having a child with special needs. Remember, we did not realize the "special needs" that we faced. It was new to us and it was something we had to learn each day and pray the Lord would guide us. We had family to help us through, plus, our wonderful pediatrician and the service that the doctors told us about. It is a program through the state which provided Occupational therapy, Physical therapy, and later Speech therapy. She still recieves those services, but they are provided through the public school system, (still provided by the state). Those people were a huge part of our life. These therapist's would come into our home on a weekly basis. So, needless to say, we had a good relationship. I never would have been able to grasp all of this, had I been told, say in a birthing class, you may have a child with health issues or physical issues. A pregnant woman is overwhelmed at all the new information anyway, along with all the changes happening to our body. Could you imagine being told these possibilities too? I for one could NOT have handled any of what I was "in" for. Hubs either. So, God is in control and gives us what we can handle only when we are ready for it...when He thinks we are ready for it, not when we decide we "might" be ready or not.
I am so thankful for the services provided by the state to help us, as well as our many doctor and nurse friends we have encountered along this journey. Otherwise, we would be huddled in a corner sucking our thumb and rocking back and forth. Thank you Dear Lord for carrying us down this unknown and scary path. We can face tomorrow because we know without a doubt that You are there for us, even when we are fearful, scared, worried, anxious, and skeptical. Thank you does not seem to be powerful enough to express our gratitude. We are truly blessed beyond words.
So, I leave you tonight with a verse to think about, meditate on.
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"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
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Until next time...
Serving Him,
Christina
So, I had a nice quiet time to myself, then I hear, "mom". Guess who's awake? That is when the noise begins. How does that always happen, they are sound asleep, then wake up and start the day with a million questions or chatter about any and everything! At least that is what birdie does... I used to adore her little voice, her soft little chirping sound. Now it is TV or her CD player, (sometimes both) and her fun chatter. I am NOT complaining, just stating that I
I am so thankful for the services provided by the state to help us, as well as our many doctor and nurse friends we have encountered along this journey. Otherwise, we would be huddled in a corner sucking our thumb and rocking back and forth. Thank you Dear Lord for carrying us down this unknown and scary path. We can face tomorrow because we know without a doubt that You are there for us, even when we are fearful, scared, worried, anxious, and skeptical. Thank you does not seem to be powerful enough to express our gratitude. We are truly blessed beyond words.
So, I leave you tonight with a verse to think about, meditate on.
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"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you." 1 Peter 5:6-7
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Until next time...
Serving Him,
Christina
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Sweet Simplicity!
Hi there,
Have I mentioned before what a kind, caring, genlte and sweet spirit birdie is? Well, she is. She can have her moments, don't get me wrong. She is a tween, afterall! Anyway, she found a framed picture of hubs and I on our wedding day. It has been in a hall cabinet for a few years, but it used to be out on "the" shelf, (you remember, the shrine). Apparently she took notice of it again and pulled it out and was talking 'to' it, talking about it, pretending she was married. You know, all those cute, innocent things little girls do? Then she set this picture on her bedside table. So, being the decorating mom I am...I decided to put it in a proper place. I tried placing it on the shelf above her bed but the stand was too big. So I put it back on her bedside table. Then, this morning (my day off/YAY), I decided to hang it on her wall below her cross-stitched framed name from Nanny. {Boy,that was a mouth full} She is the type of kid who notices everything. So it will be fun to see her reaction to seeing this special picture (to her), now hanging in her very own room, just below her own name. She will probably squeal with delight! I LOVE IT!
And, I'm telling on myself here, she thinks it is so funny that mommy had 'dark' hair when we got married. It is blonde now, {to match birdie, of course}. I have been told I look like a natural blonde. I do know that I act like one, so why not be one! Hee Hee :)
Another thing that birdie loves to do is "play" in the kitchen pretending to cook. So a few days ago, dad had been watching the news and all the Japan news was on. This disturbed her, so she was in the kitchen cooking. We asked her what she was making, and she said without hesitation..."I'm making meatloaf for the peoples of Japan". She had my {glass} pyrex loaf pan out, a cutting board and a fork. She was cutting up a storm, then proceeding to put the cut ingredients into the pyrex dish. She was very busy and had several pans going into the oven. Next she had a tupperware container ready to fill with water, because..."they will need some water". This touched our hearts so much. Such a tender soul, wanting to help those in need!
By the way, hubs, the cook in the house, always has to check the oven after she has "been cooking". He always finds her dishes, sometimes they are the plastic ones. He learned that the hard way, of course. But, to her credit, we asked her a few years ago if we could give away her play kitchen to a child who doesn't have these kinds of toys, and she agreed. So now dad has to share "his" kitchen with her, because he told her she was big enough to use the "real" kitchen. He started it! So here are a few pictures of her "doin' her thang". Dad is just supervising...
So there you have it. Our sweet birdie cooking for others to enjoy. This meal (enchiladas) was really good and she was so proud of herself, so were we. This is just a taste of our girl, being domestic. Notice the towel around her waste. Dad did that, mom would have given her a cute apron, one of the many she has been given. Oh well, that is not the point!
Here are a few verses for you all to savor:
"taking the very nature of a servant..." Philippians 2:7 and
"Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free." Ephesians 6:7-8
So, here is another day in the life...of birdie.
Serving Him,
Christina
Making "Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas"
Have I mentioned before what a kind, caring, genlte and sweet spirit birdie is? Well, she is. She can have her moments, don't get me wrong. She is a tween, afterall! Anyway, she found a framed picture of hubs and I on our wedding day. It has been in a hall cabinet for a few years, but it used to be out on "the" shelf, (you remember, the shrine). Apparently she took notice of it again and pulled it out and was talking 'to' it, talking about it, pretending she was married. You know, all those cute, innocent things little girls do? Then she set this picture on her bedside table. So, being the decorating mom I am...I decided to put it in a proper place. I tried placing it on the shelf above her bed but the stand was too big. So I put it back on her bedside table. Then, this morning (my day off/YAY), I decided to hang it on her wall below her cross-stitched framed name from Nanny. {Boy,that was a mouth full} She is the type of kid who notices everything. So it will be fun to see her reaction to seeing this special picture (to her), now hanging in her very own room, just below her own name. She will probably squeal with delight! I LOVE IT!
And, I'm telling on myself here, she thinks it is so funny that mommy had 'dark' hair when we got married. It is blonde now, {to match birdie, of course}. I have been told I look like a natural blonde. I do know that I act like one, so why not be one! Hee Hee :)
Another thing that birdie loves to do is "play" in the kitchen pretending to cook. So a few days ago, dad had been watching the news and all the Japan news was on. This disturbed her, so she was in the kitchen cooking. We asked her what she was making, and she said without hesitation..."I'm making meatloaf for the peoples of Japan". She had my {glass} pyrex loaf pan out, a cutting board and a fork. She was cutting up a storm, then proceeding to put the cut ingredients into the pyrex dish. She was very busy and had several pans going into the oven. Next she had a tupperware container ready to fill with water, because..."they will need some water". This touched our hearts so much. Such a tender soul, wanting to help those in need!
By the way, hubs, the cook in the house, always has to check the oven after she has "been cooking". He always finds her dishes, sometimes they are the plastic ones. He learned that the hard way, of course. But, to her credit, we asked her a few years ago if we could give away her play kitchen to a child who doesn't have these kinds of toys, and she agreed. So now dad has to share "his" kitchen with her, because he told her she was big enough to use the "real" kitchen. He started it! So here are a few pictures of her "doin' her thang". Dad is just supervising...
So there you have it. Our sweet birdie cooking for others to enjoy. This meal (enchiladas) was really good and she was so proud of herself, so were we. This is just a taste of our girl, being domestic. Notice the towel around her waste. Dad did that, mom would have given her a cute apron, one of the many she has been given. Oh well, that is not the point!
Here are a few verses for you all to savor:
"taking the very nature of a servant..." Philippians 2:7 and
"Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free." Ephesians 6:7-8
So, here is another day in the life...of birdie.
Serving Him,
Christina
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