The Gang

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Let me tell you about our crew... Momma L- I dig pretty shoes- that are comfy. And coffee, I love coffee. Big Daddy- He is gonna cringe if he sees this, lol. I also dig that. He loves playing basketball with the kiddos. JD- He is 14. He is sarcastic. He is a freshman in HS. He is a regular teen. Annoyingdotcom. I heart that. HN- 9 yr old math wiz and future rap star. Well at least that is how he sees himself. He currently is enjoying beatboxing, reading, and anything techy. Little Miss- 8 years old, loves my little ponies and her critters. She loves all things pretty. HW- 7 years old and if it has to do with construction,garbage trucks, or wild life...he's there! He is my little funny man. Baby O- 4 years old and fancies herself fancy. She enjoys all things dolly, tea party, or shopping related.

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

This little light of mine....

So here I am, an open book, for you to read. Today I don't have something funny to share but something that is near to my heart and it starts with this song...
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

Hide it under a bushel? No!
I'm gonna let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!
I'm gonna let it shine
Hide it under a bushel? No!
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

Don't let Satan blow it out,
I'm gonna let it shine
Don't let Satan blow it out,
I'm gonna let it shine
Don't let Satan blow it out,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

Shine all over
[name of town]
I'm gonna let it shine
Shine all over
[name of town]
I'm gonna let it shine
Shine all over
[name of town]
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

Let it shine til Jesus comes,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine til Jesus comes,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine til Jesus comes,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine,
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine,
Let it shine,
Let it shine.

This song sums up how I feel about public education. I think that it is fitting. I see a movement happening for homeschool-which is great- don't get me wrong, I honestly thought that would be life. I had it all planned out! How we would take day trips and my curriculum would all flow together. Being an educator, I was of course excited to educate my favorite students in my favorite classroom! But that is not what the Lord had intended for me. Little did I know that going the Public Ed route would lead to such feelings of life on the outs. I don't know if any other Momma's out there on the world wide web feel that way, but I don't think that I know anyone else who is public. Or if they are public, they plan to switch to homeschool. Let me be very clear, this is not a post to bash HS momma, but more a support for all Momma's and whatever your choice is because never did I think I would feel on the outside.
I would however like it to be known that Public School is neither the Devil, or a poor choice for children. That is where the song comes in. God calls us to share with others about Him. And what a great training ground. Are they going to come across situation I may not like, you bet, but that is a perfect teachable moment. The same thing could happen at a park. I would rather start teaching them when they are young how to handle situations and how to share with people about their Lord. Am I worried they will swayed into doing naughty things, nope not really cause God loves them more than I do, and I am setting examples at home.
Are class sizes bigger than at home, you betcha, but they are having a great time. And I am always working with them on their homework at home too. A homeschool Momma encouraged me the other day and said they get the best of both worlds, they are still homeschooled, because I don't just send them off and consider it done, but they get all the excitement of school as well.
I would like to encourage any other PS Mommas out there as well. If you and your hubby know that PS is where your kiddos are supposed to be, then good for you. God loves those babies more than we do, and He knows what is best for them, and I know that He enjoys watching them out on the playground as one of them is mentioning His name while swinging on the monkey bars!

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Lookin Good in the Neighborhood!

So yesterday the kids played out in a puddle and the boots that Hudson always wears, rainboots, were of course wet. So today, for school, when told to get shoes on he comes to me with his fancy shoes. "Well," I tell him, "if you want to wear those shoes you need to either wear your fancy pants or a fancy shirt. What you have on just won't do." So he decided on a fancy shirt with his dancing jacket. I told him on the way out the door, "man buddy you are lookin good in the neighborhood!" I could hear him chanting that all the way out to the car. Funny kid.
Well Henry, not to be out done, also wanted to wear his fancy, dancy, clothes. And let me tell you, they were quite the sharp looking pair. Cute kids.
Well I would like to write something big and profound right now, or even something coherent, but since I am tired and really have decided that I just want to lay down on the couch, that is what I will do. So off I go, to drift off until Liv screams awake.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Thankfulness...

So life has been rather crazy around here lately. Baby O has been sick with whatever junk is going around leaving Nash and I splitting the night shift, and leaving me with a pitiful baby all day. And a case of the grumpies. I am trying my best to do, as I preach, and no matter how tired I am still have a happy heart with whatever I do. That just because I had a rough night, doesn't mean everyone else needs to have a rough day.
This is easier said than done. I have done fairly well, only having one exasperated "aaahhh just listen to me everyone!!" moment, but I think to myself, our Maker is so much more patient than I. It is crazy, this is a constant daily battle for us Momma's. I am always humbled by what a much wiser Momma once shared with me... Though what you do may seem trivial, or you may get frustrated, do each daily task as though you were doing it for your Lord. Would you gripe about the dishes if you knew your Lord were coming for a visit? Would you complain about your child's behavior or guide them to the right way... I think about this almost daily.
And now as I sit her in a quiet house I am so very thankful for what the Lord has done in my life and I am excited to see what He will continue to do. Why so quiet you wonder.... no they kiddos aren't all in bed, Nash came home, seeing what a day it had been and grabbed them all up and said we are going for a ride. When the kids asked where, he said to craziville!
Looking back it is amazing to see God's great plan, how he placed our family where we would need to be, even as a child to meet my future spouse, how protected each pregnancy even though I was on medication, and I am excited to see what God will continue to do with us.