Come On Over
17 years ago
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Almost Wordless Wednesday
That's chocolate around her mouth, not blood.
(Brother helped loosen the tooth)
It's the Small Things
Two bandannas, some ribbon, elastic and 30 minutes of my day
Makes for 1 happy little girl.
Makes for 1 happy little girl.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Change of Plans
So, the plan WAS to head to TN for Easter.
Plans change.
So, being the flexible family that we are,
we changed our plans also.
So, being the flexible family that we are,
we changed our plans also.
Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt!!!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Teach a Kid to Fish
It hit me recently. I may not be teaching my kids to fish. I always thought I was. I always try to make them independent and able minded. Yet, maybe in some way I am failing.
Am I letting them help me make dinner when they ask? Or am I too busy to stop and teach them how so I say "Not this time but next time"? When they say, "Can I help", do I say "Certainly" or do I say "Why don't you go play instead"?
That's important. Because at some point, they will stop asking. Of course, that insures that I will always be doing everything by myself. Total control. Deep down inside, I don't want that.
That realization SMACKED me in the face the other day. I was trying to offer help but kept getting told "No thank you. I'll do it myself" or some other variation of the same theme. "You've got 4 kids. You have enough on your plate" "I've got it under control but thank you for asking". "I'll take care of it." yada yada yada
You know what, I'm not inclined to offer again. Their 'rebuff' made me feel like my offer was not adequate and not up to their standards.
Then I started thinking about family dynamics. How many times at family reunions do you hear "Aunt So-n-So is here. Didn't bring a thing. tsk tsk"? Did you stop to think way back when, how many times Aunt So-n-So did offer but was told, don't worry. We have it under control. I'm here to tell you, Aunt S0-n-So gave up. You told her she was not needed way back when and she quit asking. Or what about Cousin Who-zit? Doesn't help clean. Boy is she lazy! Is she really? Or perhaps you told her to go take care of her kids and rest one too many times and now Cousin Who-zits doesn't feel needed or capable of reaching your lofty standards.
So I made myself a promise. I don't want to do that to my children. I am going to make every effort to let them help when they ask. Because if I don't, I will have no one to blame but myself when they stop asking.
Weird how lessons come at the most unexpected times!
Am I letting them help me make dinner when they ask? Or am I too busy to stop and teach them how so I say "Not this time but next time"? When they say, "Can I help", do I say "Certainly" or do I say "Why don't you go play instead"?
That's important. Because at some point, they will stop asking. Of course, that insures that I will always be doing everything by myself. Total control. Deep down inside, I don't want that.
That realization SMACKED me in the face the other day. I was trying to offer help but kept getting told "No thank you. I'll do it myself" or some other variation of the same theme. "You've got 4 kids. You have enough on your plate" "I've got it under control but thank you for asking". "I'll take care of it." yada yada yada
You know what, I'm not inclined to offer again. Their 'rebuff' made me feel like my offer was not adequate and not up to their standards.
Then I started thinking about family dynamics. How many times at family reunions do you hear "Aunt So-n-So is here. Didn't bring a thing. tsk tsk"? Did you stop to think way back when, how many times Aunt So-n-So did offer but was told, don't worry. We have it under control. I'm here to tell you, Aunt S0-n-So gave up. You told her she was not needed way back when and she quit asking. Or what about Cousin Who-zit? Doesn't help clean. Boy is she lazy! Is she really? Or perhaps you told her to go take care of her kids and rest one too many times and now Cousin Who-zits doesn't feel needed or capable of reaching your lofty standards.
So I made myself a promise. I don't want to do that to my children. I am going to make every effort to let them help when they ask. Because if I don't, I will have no one to blame but myself when they stop asking.
Weird how lessons come at the most unexpected times!
Monday, April 18, 2011
And while chess was going on in the city....
In Our House
The Band Played
And The Artist Drew
The Band Played
And The Artist Drew
'Cause that's how we roll!
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Chess Tournament
Judson competed in his first chess tourney today. He had a blast!
(In fact, he is so W.I.L.D. Daddy is taking him for a 3K run to calm him down.)
He won 1 game!
He lost 2 games.
One game ended in a tie.
He wants to do it again!
(a true test of any activity)
(Yeah, I know. The orthodontist is going to LOVE my family)
He won 1 game!
He lost 2 games.
One game ended in a tie.
He wants to do it again!
(a true test of any activity)
(Yeah, I know. The orthodontist is going to LOVE my family)Friday, April 15, 2011
Andrew (China)
It's ez to ignore orphans when you don't look at their faces. Once you look at them, it's much harder to forget them. Just sayin'!
Andrew (China)
OK people. This little guy needs a family. Let's get going and find his family so he doesn't have to wait any longer. Click on his name and it will take you to the picture and write up. Single moms can now apply as can older parents. So spread the word.
Andrew (China)
OK people. This little guy needs a family. Let's get going and find his family so he doesn't have to wait any longer. Click on his name and it will take you to the picture and write up. Single moms can now apply as can older parents. So spread the word.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Sunday, April 10, 2011
I'm Always Amazed....
When kids KNOW the consequences of lying, yet when they receive the punishment are angry with you for it. Not ONE but TWO kids today. Must be the heat!
Friday, April 08, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Spring Break in Hilton Head
I have been promising the kids a 'beach' vacation For-Evah! So we went for a short visit to Hilton Head. Such a fun time. The kids enjoyed it and so did everyone else!
Checking out a dead jelly fish.
Judson Island
In the lagoon RIGHT.BY.OUR.CONDO!
Gotta love the lack of crowds!!!
Hitchin' a ride
Friday, April 01, 2011
Good News
Remember the story of Kirill? The one that has made it's rounds around the internet and social networks? Turns out that on Thursday (and again on Friday) the HOOK family went before the very same judge who DENIED the Davis family's request to adopt Kirill. The Hook family was requesting to adopt baby Evan. Guess what? THE JUDGE said YES!!!! I do not have details of yet but here's hoping that means the Davis' appeal for Kirill will have a positive outcome!!!! And here's hoping that the Moreno family's request for Baby J (again with the very same judge) will also have a positive outcome. How exciting! How wonderful! What a way to start the day!
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