It's a new title, Ruth, do you like it? :) Someone, perhaps not my MIL, but someone, has been bugging me to post again.
I have really nothing to say, except my favorite, most specialist necklace broke. Rats. It was my mom's engagement ring on a chain, and the chain just broke in half. Luckily, I found the diamond so it was not lost! (What is it with me and breaking important jewelry? My own wedding ring broke last year too. I should not be trusted with valuable assets). The only downside is really, until I get a new chain, my neck is feeling vulnerable, a bit naked. I have worn that necklace everyday since my wedding day, and I feel like a piece of me is missing.
Also, it's snowing. And I love it.
12.08.2010
10.14.2010
Horses Horses Horses
(Is that was Meg Ryan is singing in 'Sleepless in Seattle?)
Today was a amazingly fun day. The girls I teach have horses, and today James, Clara and I were able to take a visit to their house to go see them. Now, I don't know who had more fun, James or me. But can I just say that it was so so much fun!? James was a super brave boy and rode their horse Topper three times. And the biggest smiles we got out of him was when he was going the fastest! They even let me ride a horse, but it probably wasn't a pretty sight seeing me haul myself on the horse, fumble around as I rode, then slip off the horse once I was done. As an added bonus, it was a super beautiful day here in Michigan. Can I get an amen? So here are some super cute pictures of my kiddos with horses.
James and Mariah
James, Mariah and Makayla
Clara sat on a horse too!
Going fast! Such joy!
My little cowboy
He's got some big boots to fill.
So thanks to Michelle (who also took the amazing pictures), Makayla, and Mariah. We had a great time! And we'll see ya for school on Monday!
Today was a amazingly fun day. The girls I teach have horses, and today James, Clara and I were able to take a visit to their house to go see them. Now, I don't know who had more fun, James or me. But can I just say that it was so so much fun!? James was a super brave boy and rode their horse Topper three times. And the biggest smiles we got out of him was when he was going the fastest! They even let me ride a horse, but it probably wasn't a pretty sight seeing me haul myself on the horse, fumble around as I rode, then slip off the horse once I was done. As an added bonus, it was a super beautiful day here in Michigan. Can I get an amen? So here are some super cute pictures of my kiddos with horses.
James and Mariah
James, Mariah and Makayla
Clara sat on a horse too!
Going fast! Such joy!
My little cowboy
He's got some big boots to fill.
So thanks to Michelle (who also took the amazing pictures), Makayla, and Mariah. We had a great time! And we'll see ya for school on Monday!
9.23.2010
The gospel according to Ms. Frizzle
Lately James has gotten into watching the Magic School Bus. Remember that anyone? From 5th grade, learning about friction or the body? Anyways, James just recently watched one where the Magic School Bus (let's say MSB for short) gets really small and goes inside the human body to look at the heart, lungs, blood vessels, etc. Okay, so have that in your mind as I tell you the rest of the story.
We were talking about God and Jesus this morning at breakfast. Some of our conversation was going like this:
J: Is God the biggest of them all?
Me: Yes.
J: Can he come inside? (Like, Is he too big to come inside?)
Me: Probably.
J: Can Jesus?
Me: Yes.
J: What is Jesus' favorite food? It's...it's...Eggs! And cheerios!
So that's where some of the conversation went a little more serious. He asked, "When can I see Jesus in heaven?" After debating a bit, I just went for it. I said something like we accept Jesus into our hearts and when we die, we go to heaven. Then we'll be with Jesus. His next question of course wasn't about dying but, "Where is our heart?" So I told him inside our bodies. He looked at where I was pointing, (and I had a "9" on my shirt) and he said "By the nine?" I said no, it's inside our bodies. And then I said it. "Just like how the MSB went inside Ms. Frizzle's body, that's where our heart is, inside. He then looked at me, and I was expecting something big and profound relating to the spiritual discussion we had just been having and he said with big eyes, " And the MSB spins reallly really fast and gets really small!" That was it. I lost all Jesus talk from there on....
Is it bad that I related accepting Jesus into our hearts to the MSB? I hope not. Who knows, he probably thinks that Ms. Frizzle and Jesus are riding around in a tiny school bus right now, probably in his lungs. Oh well.
We were talking about God and Jesus this morning at breakfast. Some of our conversation was going like this:
J: Is God the biggest of them all?
Me: Yes.
J: Can he come inside? (Like, Is he too big to come inside?)
Me: Probably.
J: Can Jesus?
Me: Yes.
J: What is Jesus' favorite food? It's...it's...Eggs! And cheerios!
So that's where some of the conversation went a little more serious. He asked, "When can I see Jesus in heaven?" After debating a bit, I just went for it. I said something like we accept Jesus into our hearts and when we die, we go to heaven. Then we'll be with Jesus. His next question of course wasn't about dying but, "Where is our heart?" So I told him inside our bodies. He looked at where I was pointing, (and I had a "9" on my shirt) and he said "By the nine?" I said no, it's inside our bodies. And then I said it. "Just like how the MSB went inside Ms. Frizzle's body, that's where our heart is, inside. He then looked at me, and I was expecting something big and profound relating to the spiritual discussion we had just been having and he said with big eyes, " And the MSB spins reallly really fast and gets really small!" That was it. I lost all Jesus talk from there on....
Is it bad that I related accepting Jesus into our hearts to the MSB? I hope not. Who knows, he probably thinks that Ms. Frizzle and Jesus are riding around in a tiny school bus right now, probably in his lungs. Oh well.
9.15.2010
Wednesday Wigglers and the Clara monster
James and I (and Clara too) go to Wigglers every week at our local library, Richland Community Library. It's a storytime for 3 and under, which is pretty awesome. The librarian, "Mrs. Jay" (Mrs. Jaisak), is full of life and energy and reads books, plays the ukelele, does some non-Christian flannel board work, and passes out stickers. There are lots of singing, dancing, jumping like frogs and pretending to be a kangaroo. It really is one my favorite things to do with my kiddos and I look forward to it every week. We're going on our second year of attending and even go when I have the girls for school. They, however, just go out and look for books to check out. It's their "library time" and works out perfectly.
Not only is it good for James to get out his wiggles and get movin', but I have met some really good moms there too. They have become really good friends. It's nice having people you know who are going through the same thing and can talk candidly about the mechanics of potty training or helping your kids to share.
So if you are in the Richland area between 10 and 11 on Wednesdays, stop by the library! We'll be there, and I promise it's a good time!
In other news, Clara can really truly crawl! She's on the move! And not only that, but she can pull herself up on things too! It's a bit of a shock to James, who for the past 7 months was used to playing with his toys and trains in peace. Not any longer, my friend. She now crawls up to and pull herself onto our fire place hearth where we keep Thomas and his friends and proceeds to happily destroy the track, trains, and anything else in her path. James lovingly refers to her as the "Clara monster" when she does this. (Maybe I suggested that nick name....I don't know.....) Anyways, he is in for a big surprise now that Clara can decide where she is going and what toys she wants to play with. Before, James would talk for Clara and the conversation would go like this,
James: "May I play with that (insert train, toy, etc...) please Clara?"
Clara: "Sure big brother. Here you go!"
In James mind, Clara was always willing to share and give up whatever she was playing with. I am guessing she is not going to be as easy going from now on....
Not only is it good for James to get out his wiggles and get movin', but I have met some really good moms there too. They have become really good friends. It's nice having people you know who are going through the same thing and can talk candidly about the mechanics of potty training or helping your kids to share.
So if you are in the Richland area between 10 and 11 on Wednesdays, stop by the library! We'll be there, and I promise it's a good time!
In other news, Clara can really truly crawl! She's on the move! And not only that, but she can pull herself up on things too! It's a bit of a shock to James, who for the past 7 months was used to playing with his toys and trains in peace. Not any longer, my friend. She now crawls up to and pull herself onto our fire place hearth where we keep Thomas and his friends and proceeds to happily destroy the track, trains, and anything else in her path. James lovingly refers to her as the "Clara monster" when she does this. (Maybe I suggested that nick name....I don't know.....) Anyways, he is in for a big surprise now that Clara can decide where she is going and what toys she wants to play with. Before, James would talk for Clara and the conversation would go like this,
James: "May I play with that (insert train, toy, etc...) please Clara?"
Clara: "Sure big brother. Here you go!"
In James mind, Clara was always willing to share and give up whatever she was playing with. I am guessing she is not going to be as easy going from now on....
9.09.2010
Things I am liking lately...
1. Stuff Christians Like.
Have you heard of this guy before? I don't know much, but I know he writes this blog and every now and then I would check it out. My MIL however had his book, which I believe just came out this last year. It's hilarious. If you haven't heard or read any of it, you should either go check out the blog now or go to Amazon and order the book. It will be worth your read!
2. Baking Cookies.
Seriously. I make at least two batches a week. What is up with that? The even sadder thing is, at my house, we go through at least two batches a week. Don't put a scale next to me, I don't wanna now. And I even took a little break from running since the marathon, so I don't have that in my favor. But, if you are in the mood for a sweet treat, you can stop on by. I currently have a good batch of double chocolate chip sitting in the cookie jar. Help yourself.
3. My son and daughter.
The little guy just ran in here, sans clothes, "I'm a naked bottom!" and ran away. Yep, stripped of all his jammies he is running around letting it all hang out. My little girl however is still sleeping, which I love. And she has started crawling, which she has been working at for the past month, so I am super proud of her!
4. The Crow's Nest
Dave and I went out on a date last Saturday and we try to go to new places or restaurants each time we get out, because let's be honest, it doesn't happen that much. This time we ended up at the Crow's Nest, a little restaurant on the second floor of a building in Kalamazoo. It seemed to be a hip little place with a current artist's artwork on the wall and hip hop/rap music playing in the background with a current menu to go with it including organic food and a complete vegetarian section. And they had good food, I got pita and in-house hummus dip while Dave got some onion rings. The other cool thing is it is on the second floor, and the first floor is a coffee shop, The Fourth Coast Coffee Shop, which is open 24 hours. Therefore, you can order any coffee drink and they bring it to you from downstairs. I like it. Dave got a cappuccino con leche. Very delicious! If you live in Kalamazoo, I
recommend it. It's on Westnedge, and resonably priced. Go check it out! The Crow's Nest
5. Garage Sales.
Namely mine, which I am having this Saturday! So Come! And this cool website, where you can look for garage sales in your area or advertise your own: Gsalr.com
6. The weather
It is seeming very fall like lately here in Michigan. I am lovin' this 60 degree weather today. Amen. And I know that they say the weather always changes in Michigan and tomorrow it will probably be 95 degrees with 95% humidity, but I am enjoying it now. And the long sleeves. And sweatshirts. And chili. And Gull Meadow Farm Iced Pumpkin Donuts. And long jeans. Yes sir I do!
What do you like lately?
Have you heard of this guy before? I don't know much, but I know he writes this blog and every now and then I would check it out. My MIL however had his book, which I believe just came out this last year. It's hilarious. If you haven't heard or read any of it, you should either go check out the blog now or go to Amazon and order the book. It will be worth your read!
2. Baking Cookies.
Seriously. I make at least two batches a week. What is up with that? The even sadder thing is, at my house, we go through at least two batches a week. Don't put a scale next to me, I don't wanna now. And I even took a little break from running since the marathon, so I don't have that in my favor. But, if you are in the mood for a sweet treat, you can stop on by. I currently have a good batch of double chocolate chip sitting in the cookie jar. Help yourself.
3. My son and daughter.
The little guy just ran in here, sans clothes, "I'm a naked bottom!" and ran away. Yep, stripped of all his jammies he is running around letting it all hang out. My little girl however is still sleeping, which I love. And she has started crawling, which she has been working at for the past month, so I am super proud of her!
4. The Crow's Nest
Dave and I went out on a date last Saturday and we try to go to new places or restaurants each time we get out, because let's be honest, it doesn't happen that much. This time we ended up at the Crow's Nest, a little restaurant on the second floor of a building in Kalamazoo. It seemed to be a hip little place with a current artist's artwork on the wall and hip hop/rap music playing in the background with a current menu to go with it including organic food and a complete vegetarian section. And they had good food, I got pita and in-house hummus dip while Dave got some onion rings. The other cool thing is it is on the second floor, and the first floor is a coffee shop, The Fourth Coast Coffee Shop, which is open 24 hours. Therefore, you can order any coffee drink and they bring it to you from downstairs. I like it. Dave got a cappuccino con leche. Very delicious! If you live in Kalamazoo, I
recommend it. It's on Westnedge, and resonably priced. Go check it out! The Crow's Nest
5. Garage Sales.
Namely mine, which I am having this Saturday! So Come! And this cool website, where you can look for garage sales in your area or advertise your own: Gsalr.com
6. The weather
It is seeming very fall like lately here in Michigan. I am lovin' this 60 degree weather today. Amen. And I know that they say the weather always changes in Michigan and tomorrow it will probably be 95 degrees with 95% humidity, but I am enjoying it now. And the long sleeves. And sweatshirts. And chili. And Gull Meadow Farm Iced Pumpkin Donuts. And long jeans. Yes sir I do!
What do you like lately?
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