Yes, 2 posts in one day. Nothing for weeks so I guess I need to catch up.
We've been working on manners with Justine lately. She is really bad about saying stuff like, "I want juice!" in a demanding voice as she tosses her cup to me. So EVERY time she does that we work on the alternative phrasing..."may I have more juice please?" I won't budge until I get the correct request. What's funny is a lot of times I ask her to ask nicely and her response is, "nicely please."
Slowly but surely she is getting the picture. Every night after dinner Waylan tells me thank you for cooking dinner. For the last 2 nights Justine has beat him to the punch. Just makes me smile from ear to ear to hear her say, "Mommy, thank you for cooking dinner for me."
We aren't there yet though. We went to Michael Emo's birthday party at the park today. She was so excited about going to the point that it was her first request when she woke up this morning. But once we got the park all she was interested in was swinging. "Mommy, I want a wing" she said. The entire time!! She didn't even care to see him open his presents. Not the best of manners but we'll get there (as long at the birthday party isn't at the park).
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Tell me how....
...how can I possess 2 opposing qualities?
First of all, as Waylan can testify, I can never seem to finish anything I start. Besides my marriage and my position at the church, the only thing I've ever stuck with is scrapbooking. Probably because it's never finished. Another day, another photo.
On the flip side, I can't quit! As most of you know, I am a "stone girl". I adhere stones to ballroom dresses (like in Dancing with the Stars). I tried to quit the other day and it didn't happen. Kelly, my dress lady, is attempting anything for me to continue working for her. She says I'm her best girl. She loves the work I do and can depend on me to be finished when I say I will. So that's a pat on the back but I still wanted to quit. It's a very time consuming job and something I don't start until after Justine goes to bed so it amounts to a lot of late nights in a row. And gas money back and forth to Allen during the process which is so not cool these days. But, I'll be doing another dress as soon as she is finished sewing it. So, there you go.
To those who wanted to be a psychiatrist when you grew up....how can I possess these qualities?
First of all, as Waylan can testify, I can never seem to finish anything I start. Besides my marriage and my position at the church, the only thing I've ever stuck with is scrapbooking. Probably because it's never finished. Another day, another photo.
On the flip side, I can't quit! As most of you know, I am a "stone girl". I adhere stones to ballroom dresses (like in Dancing with the Stars). I tried to quit the other day and it didn't happen. Kelly, my dress lady, is attempting anything for me to continue working for her. She says I'm her best girl. She loves the work I do and can depend on me to be finished when I say I will. So that's a pat on the back but I still wanted to quit. It's a very time consuming job and something I don't start until after Justine goes to bed so it amounts to a lot of late nights in a row. And gas money back and forth to Allen during the process which is so not cool these days. But, I'll be doing another dress as soon as she is finished sewing it. So, there you go.
To those who wanted to be a psychiatrist when you grew up....how can I possess these qualities?
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Randomness
Tomorrow is Mother's Day! Woo hoo! For many, many years this was not a happy day for me because I didn't have a child to celebrate with. However, this is my 3rd Mother's Day now and I love it. Waylan is working on Mother's Day so we started celebrating Friday night. I got a box of chocolates, a good smelling candle and a Razr cell phone. I SO needed a new phone and I'm glad to finally have a new one. And it's pink...sweet! But now I need to learn how to use it. For starters, half my phone numbers disappeared in the transfer. If I don't call you, don't answer your call, or don't respond to your voicemail don't take it personal. I'm in the learning curve stage. I also got to sleep in this morning (sort of). If you consider 9:30 sleeping in. I could barely open my eyes even at 9:30 because I was up until 3am making a scrapbook for Pastor Mark's going away tomorrow. The cutest part about the day was that Justine kept telling me Happy Birthday instead of Happy Mother's Day. She's so cute!
I believe summer is just about here. We spent lots of time outside today and Justine was the dirtiest I've ever seen her!! She was so filthy I put shampoo in her bath water to give her a little extra chance of getting all clean.
For months now Waylan has been working on his shop. He enclosed the garage so he can work on his taxidermy in there. It looks great and I think it would make an awesome scrapbook room. BUT that will NEVER happen. It's definately HIS room. He is finally finished and very proud of his work...and rightfully so. Now he can get back to the work that puts money into his pocket instead of out of it.
We have a busy day ahead tomorrow. Tomorrow is Mark's last day at the church. It's bittersweet. He is moving on to a new challenge and I'm sure he is excited. He is also sad and I'm curious to know if he will even be able to make it through his sermon (or me for that matter). After church is a pot luck lunch for him and his family. Of course we still have Awana that night. Justine is going to be pooped! I don't think she'll get a nap in tomorrow which always makes for an interesting night at Awana.
As for Awana, it's our last classroom night and the completion of the first year of Puggles. We have eleven 2 & 3 year olds; not bad for the first year of Puggles being offered in Awana. It's been a fun year and a year of learning for me. Two years olds are capable of so much more than we give them credit for sometimes. And they've grown up so much throughout the year. I just love them! Next week is Awards night and I get to promote my kids to the next club which is Cubbies. I'll spend this summer revamping Puggles just a bit so it can be even better next year.
I'm looking forward to next weekend. We are going to Fredericksburg to see my Mom and Step Dad. It's been almost 3 months since we've been there. It's SO relaxing out in the country and I'm ready for some down time. Granny also needs a Justine fix!
Well, I've rambled enough. Time for bed.
I believe summer is just about here. We spent lots of time outside today and Justine was the dirtiest I've ever seen her!! She was so filthy I put shampoo in her bath water to give her a little extra chance of getting all clean.
For months now Waylan has been working on his shop. He enclosed the garage so he can work on his taxidermy in there. It looks great and I think it would make an awesome scrapbook room. BUT that will NEVER happen. It's definately HIS room. He is finally finished and very proud of his work...and rightfully so. Now he can get back to the work that puts money into his pocket instead of out of it.
We have a busy day ahead tomorrow. Tomorrow is Mark's last day at the church. It's bittersweet. He is moving on to a new challenge and I'm sure he is excited. He is also sad and I'm curious to know if he will even be able to make it through his sermon (or me for that matter). After church is a pot luck lunch for him and his family. Of course we still have Awana that night. Justine is going to be pooped! I don't think she'll get a nap in tomorrow which always makes for an interesting night at Awana.
As for Awana, it's our last classroom night and the completion of the first year of Puggles. We have eleven 2 & 3 year olds; not bad for the first year of Puggles being offered in Awana. It's been a fun year and a year of learning for me. Two years olds are capable of so much more than we give them credit for sometimes. And they've grown up so much throughout the year. I just love them! Next week is Awards night and I get to promote my kids to the next club which is Cubbies. I'll spend this summer revamping Puggles just a bit so it can be even better next year.
I'm looking forward to next weekend. We are going to Fredericksburg to see my Mom and Step Dad. It's been almost 3 months since we've been there. It's SO relaxing out in the country and I'm ready for some down time. Granny also needs a Justine fix!
Well, I've rambled enough. Time for bed.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
What do Cari Downie and Justine have in common?
CIRCLES!!! For those that know Cari's scrapbooking style you know she loves circles. This week I introduced Justine to scrapbooking, which by the way she is already addicted to. As it turns out...she LOVES CIRCLES in her scrapbook too. Cari, I thought you would like to know this tidbit of information ;-)
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Do you know this artist?
Okay blogging friends and readers...I need your comments on this one.
My husband and I are watching American Idol and Jason Castro sang a Bob Marley song. Waylan had no idea who he was and I was shocked. I thought everyone knew who Bob Marley was. So tell me, do you know who Bob Marely is? Or am I just crazy to think the world knows him?
My husband and I are watching American Idol and Jason Castro sang a Bob Marley song. Waylan had no idea who he was and I was shocked. I thought everyone knew who Bob Marley was. So tell me, do you know who Bob Marely is? Or am I just crazy to think the world knows him?
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Best Friends and Critters
Just a couple of quick things before I turn in.
First of all, on the way to the Raack's for a staff fellowship I had this sweet little conversation with Justine:
Justine: "Mommy."
Mommy: "What?"
Justine: "You my best friend."
Mommy: melts
And secondly, seems we've added an unwanted guest to our family. A few nights ago I could have sworn I heard something walking around between the floors of our house. I was talking to Marla online and we decided it was the wind. BUT, tonight I heard it again and so did Waylan and Justine. It's definately a critter of some sort with claws because you could hear them clicking on the ceiling as he walked around above our living room. Unfortunately there is no way to look into that area so I'm not sure what we will do. Justine said, "maybe Snickers did that." She also pointed to the "white thing" (the a/c vent in the ceiling) and said Snickers was in there.
Well, all have gone to bed, including the critter, and so must I.
First of all, on the way to the Raack's for a staff fellowship I had this sweet little conversation with Justine:
Justine: "Mommy."
Mommy: "What?"
Justine: "You my best friend."
Mommy: melts
And secondly, seems we've added an unwanted guest to our family. A few nights ago I could have sworn I heard something walking around between the floors of our house. I was talking to Marla online and we decided it was the wind. BUT, tonight I heard it again and so did Waylan and Justine. It's definately a critter of some sort with claws because you could hear them clicking on the ceiling as he walked around above our living room. Unfortunately there is no way to look into that area so I'm not sure what we will do. Justine said, "maybe Snickers did that." She also pointed to the "white thing" (the a/c vent in the ceiling) and said Snickers was in there.
Well, all have gone to bed, including the critter, and so must I.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Heart Attack!
So what happens when in the mail you find a large brown envelope addressed to your husband and your daughter with Child Protective Services as the return address? You almost have a heart attack. Of course the worst crossed my mind. Do they want to take my daughter away? Did something go wrong with her adoption and it didn't "take"? Did her birth mother surface? My life flashed before me before I could get the envelope open! Then I began to read it and it referred to a change in legislation # such and such. Again, my fears continued to intensify. Then as I read on I learned that the legislation change made Justine eligible for free pre-kindergarten. Whew! What a relief! That was one intense moment. You can bet I'll be checking into Rockwall ISD's pre-K program!
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