Yesterday was a stinky day, but God is good. Lots of thing made yesterday just a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. This morning in the shower as I was reviewing why I was still holding on to that day, and God reminded me that for Him the sins that I committed were forgotten because I asked for His forgiveness. I just had to give the same thing to myself. It was done and I needed to move on. One thing that I thought about in the process of dealing through what happened was what if today wasn't any better? What if I had another terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day? After debating playing hookie and just staying home with Chloe, I decided to face whatever was in store for me today. "This is the day the lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."
I know it's only 10:30, but this is a good day and even though yesterday wasn't fun it was a good day because I have so much to be thankful for. I have a God who loves me even when I don't deserve His love. I have a husband who supports and encourages me, and the smartest most beautiful little girl ever. I have awesome friends. I have a job to go to in a failing economy. The list is too long. God is good!
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Random Thoughts
So, I have been accused by someone (my husband) of ignoring my blog. Really there hasn't been much to share, so instead of boring my readers with things like what I fixed for dinner last night (amazing scalloped potatoes and ham), I have opted to just remain silent. I decided today I would just fill you in on some random things going on in our lives. Sorry if these just bore you, but they are big things in our house:)
We will be potty training this weekend. I am super excited. Phil not so much. We (I) have opted to try the straight to big girl panties method. So this weekend Chloe will be living in rubber pants while we embark on a great adventure. She has been very interested in the potty for a while, so I know she is ready, it will just be challenging.
On a side note, our friends Jenny and Trevor are adopting! We are so excited for them. They are doing a foster to adopt. Phil and I have discussed this type of adoption before, so Jenny and Trevor's experience has opened up this conversation again in our house. While we don't know what God's plans for us are in this department, we are excited about the possibilities. Please pray that God's plan will become clear. While we know it will be a couple of years before we start to seriously explore this possibility, we are planners and like to know what to expect in the future. Also pray for Jenny and Trevor. They are house hunting and dealing with job issues for Trevor on top of all of this. They have a little boy Noah who will be going through lots of changes this year. Pray that he adjusts well.
We will be potty training this weekend. I am super excited. Phil not so much. We (I) have opted to try the straight to big girl panties method. So this weekend Chloe will be living in rubber pants while we embark on a great adventure. She has been very interested in the potty for a while, so I know she is ready, it will just be challenging.
On a side note, our friends Jenny and Trevor are adopting! We are so excited for them. They are doing a foster to adopt. Phil and I have discussed this type of adoption before, so Jenny and Trevor's experience has opened up this conversation again in our house. While we don't know what God's plans for us are in this department, we are excited about the possibilities. Please pray that God's plan will become clear. While we know it will be a couple of years before we start to seriously explore this possibility, we are planners and like to know what to expect in the future. Also pray for Jenny and Trevor. They are house hunting and dealing with job issues for Trevor on top of all of this. They have a little boy Noah who will be going through lots of changes this year. Pray that he adjusts well.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Chloe's Reflection of the Year
January- I can finally Crawl!!!
February- I have a tooth.
March- I can walk and the doctor fixed my ear!!
April- Mommy and Daddy took me to the zoo.
May- I turned one. We had a huge party and I ate a LOT of cake.
June- Mommy and I went on a trip without daddy. I really missed him!
July- I was a flower girl in Tara's wedding and we took our first Family Vacation!!
August- I have discovered the joy of family walks. We went on one every night we could.
September- My 4th trip to the zoo, but it was the last of the year. The animals are cold.
October- I got to go trick or treating!
November- I started going to daycare at Sandy's house. We color a lot there!
December- My 2nd Christmas!!! I love the lights!!
If Chloe could type I think these are the things that would stick out to her. We have had an amazing year. Last year at this time we had a 7 month old that was trying to crawl, but couldn't go anywhere. This year we have a toddler who is full of personality, artistic, musically inclined, and very vocal! I wouldn't trade the last year for anything. I am really looking forward to the next 12 months.
February- I have a tooth.
March- I can walk and the doctor fixed my ear!!
April- Mommy and Daddy took me to the zoo.
May- I turned one. We had a huge party and I ate a LOT of cake.
June- Mommy and I went on a trip without daddy. I really missed him!
July- I was a flower girl in Tara's wedding and we took our first Family Vacation!!
August- I have discovered the joy of family walks. We went on one every night we could.
September- My 4th trip to the zoo, but it was the last of the year. The animals are cold.
October- I got to go trick or treating!
November- I started going to daycare at Sandy's house. We color a lot there!
December- My 2nd Christmas!!! I love the lights!!
If Chloe could type I think these are the things that would stick out to her. We have had an amazing year. Last year at this time we had a 7 month old that was trying to crawl, but couldn't go anywhere. This year we have a toddler who is full of personality, artistic, musically inclined, and very vocal! I wouldn't trade the last year for anything. I am really looking forward to the next 12 months.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Saturday Morning Adventures
On Saturday mornings Phil has Men's Fraternity. He hasn't been in a couple weeks, but he went this morning. That meant that Chloe and I got a couple of hours to ourselves. After breakfast, she wanted to play in her room. Having her toys in her room has been nice because it means the living room stays a little bit cleaner and she is exploring her independence right now, so this gives her a chance to develop this as well. This morning she asked me to come in there with her. Once in her room she pointed to the rocking chair and said "Sit mommy." We played with her ball and her baby for a little bit, and then she grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the chair. I thought that meant that she was ready to move on, but she really just wanted to sit in the chair. After helping her into the chair, giving her baby, and a book. She looked into my eyes and lovingly said... "Bye bye mommy." I sadly left the room and she read a book to her baby. It might be a little too early to tell, but I think my little girl is going to be a great mommy someday!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
I just found this pic and had to share it. When Chloe was 14 months old she was in my friend Tara's wedding with me. Notice the bare feet. Her feet were so small then that they wouldn't stay in her shoes that should have fit a 6-9 month old. We decided to ditch them at the last minute. She was such a ham that day!!
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