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September 24, 2008
You Knew You Were a Mommy When...
Complete this sentence with your comments about funny and memorable things you've done as a mom that you wouldn't have done otherwise.
I thought of this entry idea this morning when I left the house for ladies' Bible study without brushing my teeth and finger-brushed with Natalie's training toothpaste that was in the diaper bag.
I look forward to your entries ladies!
Posted by Shannon at 09:51 PM | Comments (6)
Natalie's Greatest Hits
Natalie and I sing a medley of her favorite songs.
Posted by Peter at 09:34 PM | Comments (0)
September 11, 2008
Washing Feet
The past few days this Mommy has been feeling weary and struggling with selfish thoughts like "Calgon, take me away!" I've been too often journeying to the land of self-pity in my mind, and that is a dangerous trip for me and my family. I know I am weakened by some sleepless nights and a stuffed head from fall allergies. Little irritants like this are what Satan can use to get to me when added to the day-to-day trials of life with infant and toddler. I start to enjoy my girls less and become more annoyed with them. I HATE that and HATE the little whiny spirit that can take root in me. With the right mixture of little stressors, my mind can easily take that downward spiral into negativity, and I have to struggle to "take every thought captive" to Jesus.
Why is it this hard? Seems so simple and so obvious with all the blessings and the wonderful life that is mine. It is hard because this job I am doing right now has so much potential to bring God glory and Satan so wants to sabotage it. The choices I make as a mom will have so many repercussions in my children's lives and the lives of all they touch. This concept is heavy and frightens me, and yet I must grasp it, and with God's help, how exciting it could be!
So I was just reading My Utmost for His Highest on-line, and wow. One of those moments when God is speaking right to you, like Oswald had me in mind when writing it. All I can say is "Ouch, and thank you, Lord." Can't get any clearer than this. Hope it helps anybody else who's feeling weary of washing feet today.
"If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet, ye also ought to wash one another's feet" (John 13:14).
Posted by Shannon at 12:51 PM | Comments (2)
September 07, 2008
Videos of the Girls
Two beautiful girls at two distinct stages of life. Sure, I don't get a lot of sleep or free time, but life is good.
Posted by Peter at 09:41 PM | Comments (1)
September 01, 2008
I'm Slow at Tag, Cont'd...
Ok, so I finally thought of my other quirks for Amy B's little game of tag:
~I am quite stingy and have trouble resisting a bargain and great difficulty throwing stuff away that might with a little effort be given a second life :) I get teased by my husband for dutifully washing out my ziploc bags (he likes to surreptitiously throw them away), reusing yogurt containers for leftovers, and recycling in general.
~I am a bit domestic and am most happy (other than when I am in the great outdoors) creating something in my home space be it in the kitchen or garden or at the sewing machine. Sorry Gloria Steinem!
Posted by Shannon at 09:42 AM | Comments (1)