Saturday, January 22, 2011
When GOD Made You
I apparently needed to hear this today. I was reminded that when God Made Widmar he made him for me! And the other way around. What a great thought. He knew before He created me that there was already a little 5 mo out there that would grow into the man that was my husband. What a great song! I heard it on the way home this morning and cried. Here's the you tube video with the words.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
PWOC
PWOC has been such a blessing to me this past year and I"m so excited for what the spring has to offer. As of today I have taken on the In-reach coordinator. some of you think i'm crazy because we are leaving in 3 months. But there is a need in pwoc for this position and my heart is 100% there. It was a hard decision because I love kids and I want to work with kids a lot. I would love to work in the youth group in all honesty and I thought that's where I was going to be, but it was laid on my heart to do this. My hope is that we can reach as many families within PWOC as possible. If I can just lay a path for those to follow that is my goal for the next 3 months. I'm excited and nervous and just hope that God will use me these next 3 months here.
in the mean time I will be getting a Character Makeover! :) That's the study I chose for the next 6 weeks. I'm looking forward to it and after today I think it's a wonderful group of ladies and I can't wait to get to know them more. Maybe I will walk out of there with a little more confidence and courage!
in the mean time I will be getting a Character Makeover! :) That's the study I chose for the next 6 weeks. I'm looking forward to it and after today I think it's a wonderful group of ladies and I can't wait to get to know them more. Maybe I will walk out of there with a little more confidence and courage!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Toddler Bed and What to Eat
I think we are going to make the move to the toddler bed soon. There are two reasons...
1.) At some point in the next two years I would like them potty trained and I think they should be able to get out of the bed themselves during this process whether to come get me or to go to the bathroom
2.) Widmar will be leaving and I'm thinking that this has potential to be some sleepless nights so I'd rather him "suffer" with me until they get the hang of it instead of doing it on my own with both boys.
With that being said we will probably do this within the next couple months. Anyone have any tips on how to make this transition? Their cribs conver to toddlers beds which are day beds with a big rail on the side.
Here's another advice question...HOW DO YOU GET YOUR KIDS TO EAT? WE don't have eating issues, its not that they dont ever eat, but if its not a fruit its hard to get the boys to eat it. We are healthy eaters and I try not have the boys eat the same things we do. Sometimes it's not possible because it's too much or spicy, but for the most part I try to make one meal for all 4 of us. I also try not to give them something in place of what they eat if they choose not to eat it. (maybe this isn't right of me, but its a habit I try not to start now) There are times when I have caved, but they get fruit or veggies in place of whatever they aren't eating. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance :)
1.) At some point in the next two years I would like them potty trained and I think they should be able to get out of the bed themselves during this process whether to come get me or to go to the bathroom
2.) Widmar will be leaving and I'm thinking that this has potential to be some sleepless nights so I'd rather him "suffer" with me until they get the hang of it instead of doing it on my own with both boys.
With that being said we will probably do this within the next couple months. Anyone have any tips on how to make this transition? Their cribs conver to toddlers beds which are day beds with a big rail on the side.
Here's another advice question...HOW DO YOU GET YOUR KIDS TO EAT? WE don't have eating issues, its not that they dont ever eat, but if its not a fruit its hard to get the boys to eat it. We are healthy eaters and I try not have the boys eat the same things we do. Sometimes it's not possible because it's too much or spicy, but for the most part I try to make one meal for all 4 of us. I also try not to give them something in place of what they eat if they choose not to eat it. (maybe this isn't right of me, but its a habit I try not to start now) There are times when I have caved, but they get fruit or veggies in place of whatever they aren't eating. Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance :)
Monday, January 10, 2011
Give it Up
Yesterday at church the pastor talked a little about debt and how if we pay off debt we have the money to give to the things that really matter to us and back to charities, church etc. Not that we are over our heads in debt, but I walked out of church and Widmar and I had a great conversation on our way to Sams and continued on our way home.
I think sometimes (a lot of times) our money goes towards things we don't always need and that are not there to build us up. (I had to fight to say that because starbucks does make me very happy). Let me tell you how many times we frequent starbucks...sometimes everyday sometimes 3-5 times a week, and yes sometimes even twice a day. I do love me some starbucks, but I just think our money could be spent elsewhere to the glory of God and in turn our family. So my goal is to have starbucks once a week. There are some stipulations to this...
1.) if I am asked to go to starbucks by my very dear girlfriend or in need of some girl time we have agreed that it is ok to go even if I might have had it that week already.
2.) If I do find myself at a starbucks drive thru and I have already been that week I will do a drive thru blessing and pay for whoever is behind us. That way we are passing on a blessing from God to someone else that might need it that day.
It became a habit, almost like the car automatically drove through the drive thru every time I was out. We passed starbucks yesterday and guess what? the car does go in the opposite direction from the starbucks. :)
There are a few other things that I can see us cutting back on and I know our efforts will be rewarded. I hope everyone has a wonderful week! Stay warm!
I think sometimes (a lot of times) our money goes towards things we don't always need and that are not there to build us up. (I had to fight to say that because starbucks does make me very happy). Let me tell you how many times we frequent starbucks...sometimes everyday sometimes 3-5 times a week, and yes sometimes even twice a day. I do love me some starbucks, but I just think our money could be spent elsewhere to the glory of God and in turn our family. So my goal is to have starbucks once a week. There are some stipulations to this...
1.) if I am asked to go to starbucks by my very dear girlfriend or in need of some girl time we have agreed that it is ok to go even if I might have had it that week already.
2.) If I do find myself at a starbucks drive thru and I have already been that week I will do a drive thru blessing and pay for whoever is behind us. That way we are passing on a blessing from God to someone else that might need it that day.
It became a habit, almost like the car automatically drove through the drive thru every time I was out. We passed starbucks yesterday and guess what? the car does go in the opposite direction from the starbucks. :)
There are a few other things that I can see us cutting back on and I know our efforts will be rewarded. I hope everyone has a wonderful week! Stay warm!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011
What a great and refreshing Christmas vacation we just came back from! We traveled all the way to Texas to visit my parents (aka Mimi & Bumpa) and boy did we have a blast! We went to...
Sea World, the Riverwalk (and walked and walked and walked), the Brewery, good Mexican Restaurant, Starbucks X's everyday (my parents have an equal obsession), 2 pedicures, the park, baptism, etc. etc. We had loads of fun! Widmar and I even snuck in a date to the Melting Pot!
Now we are home and I think chaos is about to begin. I think I'll take the road back to Texas :) I don't really think I have an resolutions this year. I have some things that I would like to get better at like
writing Thank You cards in a timely manner
Working out 4-5 days a week minimum (still trying to lose like 5-10lbs from the boys)
Reading/Studying my Bible daily
Things like that, but those are things i"M always working on so I wouldnt really call them resolutions. I have been putting away Christmas decorations and I would be lying if I didnt tell you I was little sad. Next year at this time Widmar will be on his LONG vacation to the desert and won't be around for the holidays. I am not sure if I am looking forward to 2011. In all honesty it has a lot to live up to in 2010. There were some things in 2010 that I wished hadn't happened, but there was a lot that I was blessed with in 2010. God doesn't give us more than we can handle though and I know I will be blessed in 2011. I will just miss my other half.
In the meantime so begins the declutter, organizational nightmare to prepare for our move to NY. We have a lot to think about with this move. It is unlike our last couple moves in that the housing list is 3 miles long and Widmar is leaving within a few weeks/month of us being there. We have to decide if it is better to live off post and have the house settled before Widmar leaves or if we rent until we can live on post. It makes a difference in the packing. :)
All in all here are a few of the things i've been reflecting on from 2010 that I am so very thankful for and am truly blessed to have happened.
1.) THE BOYS TURNED 1!!! I wasn't sure we were going to make it to 1 :) JK! Noone dies from sleep deprivation (thank goodness) I was one tired Mama for the first 12-18 months of their lives, but their first birthday came and went and we are almost 2. They grow up too fast and we are loving every minute with them. They are what bring us Joy every single day
2.) The boys got tubes put in their ears. You might wonder why this is on my list of great things for 2010, but if you knew what we were going through the months prior to that and the hospital visits and ER trips you will understand that between the tubes and us moving houses everyone has been healthy since. (PRAISE GOD)
3.) Jamie and Matt got married!!!! It was wonderful and I was so excited for them. God had His hand in this whole thing. My grandmother was able to make it to the wedding and looking back now that is the biggest blessing. She was able to meet Matt and see Jamie get married and she was also able to meet her grandbabies. Although my Grandmother passed away this past year (the part I wish didn't happen in 2010), I am so incredibly happy that she was able to meet the boys. We miss her a lot, but know her and grandpa are having a blast up there together.
4.) Widmar was home more this past year than he has ever been. (weird because he spent a lot of time away)! :) But it was great having him home for weeks sometimes months at a time. He has built such a great relationship with the boys and he is an AMAZING father.
5.) We were able to visit family in Texas a lot this year. Something I have taken for granted over the last couple of years because we have always lived within driving distance. Looking in to 2011 I am not sure we will be taking too many car trips with just me and the boys to Texas. We have plans though already for the parents to make it up our way.
6.) PWOC! This is a big one for me. For I have met so many wonderful ladies that have done nothing but build me up in my relationship with God. I have grown in my faith and have just really enjoyed the Thursday morning study and fellowship.
7.) Thirty-One. This company is especially wonderful to work for. I enjoy meeting new women and sharing a little of God's love with them. The products are great and the extra money has been nice too.
I know there is more, but this is too long already! I was catching up! I'm hoping to post some pictures tomorrow!
Sea World, the Riverwalk (and walked and walked and walked), the Brewery, good Mexican Restaurant, Starbucks X's everyday (my parents have an equal obsession), 2 pedicures, the park, baptism, etc. etc. We had loads of fun! Widmar and I even snuck in a date to the Melting Pot!
Now we are home and I think chaos is about to begin. I think I'll take the road back to Texas :) I don't really think I have an resolutions this year. I have some things that I would like to get better at like
writing Thank You cards in a timely manner
Working out 4-5 days a week minimum (still trying to lose like 5-10lbs from the boys)
Reading/Studying my Bible daily
Things like that, but those are things i"M always working on so I wouldnt really call them resolutions. I have been putting away Christmas decorations and I would be lying if I didnt tell you I was little sad. Next year at this time Widmar will be on his LONG vacation to the desert and won't be around for the holidays. I am not sure if I am looking forward to 2011. In all honesty it has a lot to live up to in 2010. There were some things in 2010 that I wished hadn't happened, but there was a lot that I was blessed with in 2010. God doesn't give us more than we can handle though and I know I will be blessed in 2011. I will just miss my other half.
In the meantime so begins the declutter, organizational nightmare to prepare for our move to NY. We have a lot to think about with this move. It is unlike our last couple moves in that the housing list is 3 miles long and Widmar is leaving within a few weeks/month of us being there. We have to decide if it is better to live off post and have the house settled before Widmar leaves or if we rent until we can live on post. It makes a difference in the packing. :)
All in all here are a few of the things i've been reflecting on from 2010 that I am so very thankful for and am truly blessed to have happened.
1.) THE BOYS TURNED 1!!! I wasn't sure we were going to make it to 1 :) JK! Noone dies from sleep deprivation (thank goodness) I was one tired Mama for the first 12-18 months of their lives, but their first birthday came and went and we are almost 2. They grow up too fast and we are loving every minute with them. They are what bring us Joy every single day
2.) The boys got tubes put in their ears. You might wonder why this is on my list of great things for 2010, but if you knew what we were going through the months prior to that and the hospital visits and ER trips you will understand that between the tubes and us moving houses everyone has been healthy since. (PRAISE GOD)
3.) Jamie and Matt got married!!!! It was wonderful and I was so excited for them. God had His hand in this whole thing. My grandmother was able to make it to the wedding and looking back now that is the biggest blessing. She was able to meet Matt and see Jamie get married and she was also able to meet her grandbabies. Although my Grandmother passed away this past year (the part I wish didn't happen in 2010), I am so incredibly happy that she was able to meet the boys. We miss her a lot, but know her and grandpa are having a blast up there together.
4.) Widmar was home more this past year than he has ever been. (weird because he spent a lot of time away)! :) But it was great having him home for weeks sometimes months at a time. He has built such a great relationship with the boys and he is an AMAZING father.
5.) We were able to visit family in Texas a lot this year. Something I have taken for granted over the last couple of years because we have always lived within driving distance. Looking in to 2011 I am not sure we will be taking too many car trips with just me and the boys to Texas. We have plans though already for the parents to make it up our way.
6.) PWOC! This is a big one for me. For I have met so many wonderful ladies that have done nothing but build me up in my relationship with God. I have grown in my faith and have just really enjoyed the Thursday morning study and fellowship.
7.) Thirty-One. This company is especially wonderful to work for. I enjoy meeting new women and sharing a little of God's love with them. The products are great and the extra money has been nice too.
I know there is more, but this is too long already! I was catching up! I'm hoping to post some pictures tomorrow!
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