So..my bible study is Becoming a vessel God can use. This week through the bible study we have been reading and discerning the idea that we must give up past accomplishments, past fears and failures, and the future. I am not going to lie giving up my future to the Almighty is difficult for me. Which sounds funny because He is the Almighty. However in the study it discusses giving it up and not be disappointed when what you planned does not necassarily happen. Oh man I was convicted. There are a few things that I would like for my future. Whether or not God and I are on the same page well...time will tell. I genuinely believe that God has called me to teach children one day. someone today mentioned that maybe I will be called to teach my own children and home school. Although the thought of that sounds great I'm not sure how I feel about it. Trust me, I've thought about it, pondered it, prayed about it. But my desires are to teach in a classroom full of children lots of them, not just my own. If I am not alloted that opportunity I would be lying if I said I wasnt going to be disappointed. Most people in class talked about how giving up the past was much harder than giving up the future. I felt like I was the only one to disagree. For me, it already happened. It's done. If its a matter of forgiveness it was between me and God. It's not necassarily between me and someone else. (dont get me wrong sometimes we are called to confront those that we have to forgive or ask forgiveness from) but it is first and foremost between me and God. That is easier for me than the future. There are things I want, for my family, for our life. I am just praying that God will shine some light on this and guide me in the right direction.
This is probably much deeper than most of you came to read, but its on my mind, in my prayers and thoughts. It's hard. We work hard by the glory of God to accomplish the things we do. I am loving the bible study and the relationships that are being built in the class with new and old friends.
Sidenote: boys have not been biting in daycare at all. We have a nice long talk all the way to church about being nice and not biting and sharing with our friends. So far the long talk has worked last 3 weeks I have got a "they were perfect and so fun". Which is usually cuppled with the "how do you do this by yourself because they are the most active kids we have ever seen" I just laugh because in all honesty I just do it. Some days I'm better at it than others. :)
Happy Friday everyone!!!
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Losing it
I am pretty sure I'm losing my mind. So I had to run to one of the neighborhood offices to reserve it for an FRG function. I had to put the boys in the stroller and go inside because I knew I had to fill out paperwork. So I go in, do my thing, and come out, put the boys in the car, drive off, go to burger king, go to commissary, get out of car, get stroller out....WAIT NO STROLLER! Yes remember I said I had to take boys in stroller to the office. Yep thats right I left the stroller on the curb. I drive all the way back and boys fall asleep in the car which I didnt want to happen. The ladies were cracking up and had pulled the stroller inside. They called it "twin brain" I'll call it losing my mind. :)
A hopefully happy sidenote...I may have just sold our tv on craigslist. Craiglist sketches me out majorly so we will see what comes of this whole thing. Problem with selling a tv...people want to see it to make sure it works. Well I dont want them in my home (is that wrong of me?) I should just offer a money back guarantee if it doesnt work. Will update with the progress of this tv selling business!
Happy Monday!
A hopefully happy sidenote...I may have just sold our tv on craigslist. Craiglist sketches me out majorly so we will see what comes of this whole thing. Problem with selling a tv...people want to see it to make sure it works. Well I dont want them in my home (is that wrong of me?) I should just offer a money back guarantee if it doesnt work. Will update with the progress of this tv selling business!
Happy Monday!
Friday, September 24, 2010
The Little Things
In the midst of the chaos of life I am often forgetful of how truly blessed I am with a wonderful life and and family. Thank God for the little things that are a constant reminder. Here are some of the little things...
*At meal time we say a prayer. (Usually daddy), but guess who has joined in...you got it..Joshua & Jacob. We are working on getting a video of this. The first time it happened I think Widmar and I had small tears, mine were bigger than his. :) In went something like this...The boys held out their hands for us to hold it and put their heads down and started "talking" and Joshua always says "tanks meal" . Daddy says "Thank you for this meal" . They have started sitting at the table and waiting to grab our hands so they can take part in the prayer, usually praying right alongside daddy. Melts my heart everytime.
*Tunnel time: Mimi & Bumpa so graciously bought the boys a tent and tunnel for their first birthday. Up until now its been an accessory in our house that gets used every now and then. But lately it's been the big hit. The boys will open it half ways it's in a half circle and one will lay in one end and one will lay in the other and they will talk.
*Bedtime kisses: The boys think its HYSTERICAL to "kiss" each other goodnight. This so called kissing is more or less Widmar or I letting one dive into the bed of the other. A kiss doesnt actually happen, but a whole lot of giggling does.
*Story time: The boys will sit behind the big couch and sometimes "mama no" is said sometimes not. But they will pull out all their books and read to each other. Pointing at pictures and animals and showing each other. I love watching this happen even if Im not invited all the time.
There's many more, but we'll stop there for now. Goal: get better at this blogging thing. Still working on it!
*At meal time we say a prayer. (Usually daddy), but guess who has joined in...you got it..Joshua & Jacob. We are working on getting a video of this. The first time it happened I think Widmar and I had small tears, mine were bigger than his. :) In went something like this...The boys held out their hands for us to hold it and put their heads down and started "talking" and Joshua always says "tanks meal" . Daddy says "Thank you for this meal" . They have started sitting at the table and waiting to grab our hands so they can take part in the prayer, usually praying right alongside daddy. Melts my heart everytime.
*Tunnel time: Mimi & Bumpa so graciously bought the boys a tent and tunnel for their first birthday. Up until now its been an accessory in our house that gets used every now and then. But lately it's been the big hit. The boys will open it half ways it's in a half circle and one will lay in one end and one will lay in the other and they will talk.
*Bedtime kisses: The boys think its HYSTERICAL to "kiss" each other goodnight. This so called kissing is more or less Widmar or I letting one dive into the bed of the other. A kiss doesnt actually happen, but a whole lot of giggling does.
*Story time: The boys will sit behind the big couch and sometimes "mama no" is said sometimes not. But they will pull out all their books and read to each other. Pointing at pictures and animals and showing each other. I love watching this happen even if Im not invited all the time.
There's many more, but we'll stop there for now. Goal: get better at this blogging thing. Still working on it!
Friday, September 3, 2010
I need to get better at this
Hello world!! :) Well things have been moving right along here at the good ole Roman household. I am excited to say that I have branched out to get some mommy time in the last 2 weeks and so far it's been going "ok". The first time I left them at TOT town (the little daycare on post) I went to starbucks and the ladies who are used to seeing me with the boys could tell I was ready to pick them up. But I enjoyed the mommy time with Tara and talked in peace for once ever really. And then I have also landed myself at PWOC this year. For those of you non-military folks. That's protestant Women of the Chapel. It's been a huge blessing. I am LOVING it and truly feel like God is preparing me for some big things in life. We shall see. The Bible Study I chose is Becoming A Vessel God Can Use. I highly reccomend it to anyone interested. I'm only on week one but its been great so far. :)
The boys...THEY ARE CRAZY hence the "ok" up there when I talk about mommy time. Never in a million years would I think that my kids would bite other children, but oh yes we do. :( We have tried EVERYTHING and nothing works. We are reassured by the pediatrician and everyone else that it is normal but I don't like it one bit. I have cried some tears over this. Joshua has bit in the nursery three times. TWICE IN ONE DAY!!! Then Jacob who hasn't bit in over 2 months bit a dear dear friend of ours little boy and I was mortified. I shed some tears last night about it and I'm hoping this phase in life goes quickly because typical my patience is pretty good...not so good with the biting. :( Other than that they are doing GREAT! They are playing a lot more together and talking up a storm. All kinds of phrases and words come out. They are very smart if I dont say so myself, sometimes too smart I think. They are learning more signs too and it's been so fun to watch them pick them up so fast.
Widmar...well he's still in the same job for now and busy as ever. He will be changing jobs soon though and we are looking forward to the family time that comes with his new course he will be in. He is training for a 50 mile race that is coming up very soon so he's been running his heart out for the last couple of months. I'm super proud of him and will keep you posted on this insanity he chooses to partake in.
Sunday we are doing a triathlon with some wonderful friends. We are all on teams and it will just be a really great time I think. We are enjoying the 4 day weekend! Starting next Friday we will have Amy and Rob around and it will be great for them to spend some time with the boys before they head off to their new post. AND we are so thankful they agreed to babysit for us on Friday night so we could enjoy our time at the batallion ball. We are looking forward to the night out together! Thank you Amy & Rob!
As for now we should all be in bed early wake ups in the next couple of days, helping wonderful friends move and taking part in the triathlon. Widmar i swimming and I am biking and we are on two different teams! Go TEAM ROMANENDEZ and STRUTTING PEACOCKS! And METAMUCIL and TEAM TARA :) Should be fun
The boys...THEY ARE CRAZY hence the "ok" up there when I talk about mommy time. Never in a million years would I think that my kids would bite other children, but oh yes we do. :( We have tried EVERYTHING and nothing works. We are reassured by the pediatrician and everyone else that it is normal but I don't like it one bit. I have cried some tears over this. Joshua has bit in the nursery three times. TWICE IN ONE DAY!!! Then Jacob who hasn't bit in over 2 months bit a dear dear friend of ours little boy and I was mortified. I shed some tears last night about it and I'm hoping this phase in life goes quickly because typical my patience is pretty good...not so good with the biting. :( Other than that they are doing GREAT! They are playing a lot more together and talking up a storm. All kinds of phrases and words come out. They are very smart if I dont say so myself, sometimes too smart I think. They are learning more signs too and it's been so fun to watch them pick them up so fast.
Widmar...well he's still in the same job for now and busy as ever. He will be changing jobs soon though and we are looking forward to the family time that comes with his new course he will be in. He is training for a 50 mile race that is coming up very soon so he's been running his heart out for the last couple of months. I'm super proud of him and will keep you posted on this insanity he chooses to partake in.
Sunday we are doing a triathlon with some wonderful friends. We are all on teams and it will just be a really great time I think. We are enjoying the 4 day weekend! Starting next Friday we will have Amy and Rob around and it will be great for them to spend some time with the boys before they head off to their new post. AND we are so thankful they agreed to babysit for us on Friday night so we could enjoy our time at the batallion ball. We are looking forward to the night out together! Thank you Amy & Rob!
As for now we should all be in bed early wake ups in the next couple of days, helping wonderful friends move and taking part in the triathlon. Widmar i swimming and I am biking and we are on two different teams! Go TEAM ROMANENDEZ and STRUTTING PEACOCKS! And METAMUCIL and TEAM TARA :) Should be fun
Friday, July 2, 2010
Rain Rain Go Away We Want to Go Out and Play
We are enjoying our time here in Texas. It's been a little wet though. Hurricane season always brings rain and we are getting it. Hopefully it goes away by tomorrow morning so we can go to the parade. Time will tell. The boys are in rare form these days. I think the whole up and move our house in a day and then the traveling to texas (and maybe a little spoiling along the way) has created two very dramatic, silly and sometimes downright naughty boys. They are always good for a laugh and their into giving everyone kisses and hugs before they leave or go to bed. Their not so great moments are made up for by their silliness and sweetness.
We have already gone to the zoo here in san antonio and the boys LOVED it. I will post in a separate blog the pics from our trip so far. They also have found a new love for corn on the cob. (also pics to come). We have celebrated "Titi Jamie's birthday, Uncle Matt's birhtday, Bumpa (grampa's birthday), Widmar and I's anniversary while we have been here. (well not really celebrate the anniversary, but it has come and gone and really it's just another day. To me its all the other days that count, yes it marks the day of the start to our marriage, but its the marriage that counts and if I have to say myself I'm pretty darn blessed with the amazing husband that i have. We will take advantage of the built in babysitter here at mom and dads and probably go out and celebrate when he gets here in a couple weeks. Up next on the celebrations...Uncle Shaky's (Ricky's) Birthday on the 11th. :) Watch out world he's 21 now. EEEK (in the funny words of my boys when they see a bug) Thanks mom!!!
The boy's vocabulary has expanded incredibly since we have been here. It amazes how much knowledge they soak in. They now know what a snake says, an owl says, a skunk does (peeew holding their nose of course), a bear, a tiger, and various other animals. Baby Bear baby bear what do you see is a favorite book these days because they can point to the animals and tell you what it is or what they say. They are little geniuses if I dont say so myself. :)
Speaking of geniuses one last funny story before I go. So the boys have these swim bands they where in the pool and EVERYWHERE around the house. They always want to put them on it's hysterical. Well joshie had his on and jakey couldnt find his despite the pointing and almost placing it in his hands it was that close. I looked at Joshie and said "Joshie help bubba find his ears"(meaning the headband)...neither one of those boys missed a beat and looked right at me and pointed at their ears. Mom and I had a good laugh!
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful 4th of July weekend! I am going to take advantage of the fact that I have nothing to do and drink a glass of wine, read a book, while I'll fall asleep. Have a safe weekend and be blessed! We truly are!
Lots of love!!!
We have already gone to the zoo here in san antonio and the boys LOVED it. I will post in a separate blog the pics from our trip so far. They also have found a new love for corn on the cob. (also pics to come). We have celebrated "Titi Jamie's birthday, Uncle Matt's birhtday, Bumpa (grampa's birthday), Widmar and I's anniversary while we have been here. (well not really celebrate the anniversary, but it has come and gone and really it's just another day. To me its all the other days that count, yes it marks the day of the start to our marriage, but its the marriage that counts and if I have to say myself I'm pretty darn blessed with the amazing husband that i have. We will take advantage of the built in babysitter here at mom and dads and probably go out and celebrate when he gets here in a couple weeks. Up next on the celebrations...Uncle Shaky's (Ricky's) Birthday on the 11th. :) Watch out world he's 21 now. EEEK (in the funny words of my boys when they see a bug) Thanks mom!!!
The boy's vocabulary has expanded incredibly since we have been here. It amazes how much knowledge they soak in. They now know what a snake says, an owl says, a skunk does (peeew holding their nose of course), a bear, a tiger, and various other animals. Baby Bear baby bear what do you see is a favorite book these days because they can point to the animals and tell you what it is or what they say. They are little geniuses if I dont say so myself. :)
Speaking of geniuses one last funny story before I go. So the boys have these swim bands they where in the pool and EVERYWHERE around the house. They always want to put them on it's hysterical. Well joshie had his on and jakey couldnt find his despite the pointing and almost placing it in his hands it was that close. I looked at Joshie and said "Joshie help bubba find his ears"(meaning the headband)...neither one of those boys missed a beat and looked right at me and pointed at their ears. Mom and I had a good laugh!
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful 4th of July weekend! I am going to take advantage of the fact that I have nothing to do and drink a glass of wine, read a book, while I'll fall asleep. Have a safe weekend and be blessed! We truly are!
Lots of love!!!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
been too long, BUT GREAT NEWS
Ok, So I'm in texas and I promise to blog more. I have a lot to say actually. Finally gathered my thoughts about a military funeral I went to that I have never been more proud to be a part of such an amazing organization....More to come on this...
WE MOVED!!! We finally have a new house. It's not at all put together so when we get back to Georgia that is what I will be doing. I think it will be nice once it gets there, but for now I'm enjoying the time here that I get to relax and catch up on some much needed sleep.
I'm tired of the heat (I wont write more about that, but it is getting on my nerves). Too hot and humid!
BEST UPDATE OF THE YEAR!!!! Joshua just had more blood work done because it has not been normal in over 6 months. His SED rate was over 25 for the last 6 months. (something else wasnt right either) , BUT I took him thursday for some follow up work and EVERYTHING was normal. I cried! He has been healthy ever since we left texas from my sisters wedding and we havent had any fevers or illnesses. it's been a record really because it was every 3-5 weeks. So, on that note I'm going to bed, but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all you prayer warriors out there that prayed for our little guy. God answers prayers!
Enjoy your weekend!
WE MOVED!!! We finally have a new house. It's not at all put together so when we get back to Georgia that is what I will be doing. I think it will be nice once it gets there, but for now I'm enjoying the time here that I get to relax and catch up on some much needed sleep.
I'm tired of the heat (I wont write more about that, but it is getting on my nerves). Too hot and humid!
BEST UPDATE OF THE YEAR!!!! Joshua just had more blood work done because it has not been normal in over 6 months. His SED rate was over 25 for the last 6 months. (something else wasnt right either) , BUT I took him thursday for some follow up work and EVERYTHING was normal. I cried! He has been healthy ever since we left texas from my sisters wedding and we havent had any fevers or illnesses. it's been a record really because it was every 3-5 weeks. So, on that note I'm going to bed, but THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all you prayer warriors out there that prayed for our little guy. God answers prayers!
Enjoy your weekend!
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Hot Dog
The boys LOVE this Mickey Mouse Clubhouse song. They were introduced to it by their good friend Claire. Haha she also has a love for "hot dog" as she calls Mickey Mouse. The boys dont care about the show really, they just LOVE the song. At the very end they play it and I usually try to figure out when its on and turn it on at the end haha. (limit tv being on) You just have to sing it and they start dancing. Thought I'd share the video because I happened to think they are so stinkin cute. (I am biased) I ordered the cd online so that should make for some fun times. Less than 6 days and we will be with our WONDERFUL family in Texas for the wedding of the year! YAY JAMIE AND MATT
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