Someone once asked me what my favorite thing is about being a mom. Where do I start?? The smiles. The cuddling. The comforting. The new experiences. The BIG eyes. The funny noises. The giggles. Everything about Jonah is what I LOVE about being a mom.
Maybe the better question is what will I love best about being a mom? As in, I maybe it hasn’t happened yet. 3 John 1:4 says, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” My sister told me the story of how at Easter time her eldest daughter Ella prayed with Katy and asked Jesus to live in her heart. She got to help lead her daughter to start a relationship with Jesus. I cry every time I think about this story because I cannot wait to help lead my children to start the greatest journey with Christ.
Every day with Jonah is the reason I love being a mommy. I just can’t wait to see Jonah walking in the truth. It will bring me greater joy than I have ever experienced.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wordless Wednesday
Two for you today. Enjoy!
There is a little doggie on his jumper saucer, and he is sometimes afraid of it. Its funny...
Jonah likes to go on runs with mommy :)
There is a little doggie on his jumper saucer, and he is sometimes afraid of it. Its funny...
Jonah likes to go on runs with mommy :)
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Two for Tuesday
As promised:
1. Why is HGTV so addicting? Simeon absolutely hates it. To me, it is the only reason to have cable TV. When Jonah goes to bed and its a TV night, what to watch? HGTV. Why did we get cable....?
2. Parenting is not easy. I'm amazed that my sister turned out alright. I mean, she is the oldest, and the first of the kiddos. My parents had NO IDEA what they were doing when they had her. But she's awesome. So... it can't be that hard, right? I guess its a lot of communication with the spouse, on the spot thinking and PRAYER! Goodness... Jonah's gonna have some FUN stories to tell when he's older :)
1. Why is HGTV so addicting? Simeon absolutely hates it. To me, it is the only reason to have cable TV. When Jonah goes to bed and its a TV night, what to watch? HGTV. Why did we get cable....?
2. Parenting is not easy. I'm amazed that my sister turned out alright. I mean, she is the oldest, and the first of the kiddos. My parents had NO IDEA what they were doing when they had her. But she's awesome. So... it can't be that hard, right? I guess its a lot of communication with the spouse, on the spot thinking and PRAYER! Goodness... Jonah's gonna have some FUN stories to tell when he's older :)
Monday, June 27, 2011
Monday Funday!
Tom, Dick and Harry went to a party. After the party they returned to the hotel. The hotel was 600 stories high.
Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They made a plan for the first 200 stories, Tom will crack jokes.
The second 200 stories Dick will tell a happy story and lastly Harry will tell a sad story.They then started up the steps
After 2 hours it was Harry's turn. He turned to the other two and said "Ok guys, here's my sad story. I forgot the keys downstairs.
Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They made a plan for the first 200 stories, Tom will crack jokes.
The second 200 stories Dick will tell a happy story and lastly Harry will tell a sad story.They then started up the steps
After 2 hours it was Harry's turn. He turned to the other two and said "Ok guys, here's my sad story. I forgot the keys downstairs.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Five-a-day Friday!
I know, I know... I missed Thursday. Thursday will be "Thoughtful Thursday", but I didn't have time to be thoughtful yesterday, so I will do better next week.
Onto Friday! On Fridays, I will list a top five of a category in a ranked order (like Letterman's). Today's top five: Top five Disney movies (in my opinion) from least favorite (still good) to favorite!
5. Emperors New Groove
4. Beauty and the Beast
3. Lion King
2. Little Mermaid
1. Sleeping Beauty
What are your favorites?
Onto Friday! On Fridays, I will list a top five of a category in a ranked order (like Letterman's). Today's top five: Top five Disney movies (in my opinion) from least favorite (still good) to favorite!
5. Emperors New Groove
4. Beauty and the Beast
3. Lion King
2. Little Mermaid
1. Sleeping Beauty
What are your favorites?
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Wordless Wednesday
A friend does this on her blog, and I thought it was neat. Just a picture or pictures to tell the story of your day. LOVE IT!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!
Two for Tuesday
Although it is Wednesday, I'm going to catch up on my Tuesday blog. It is going to be two thoughts, quotes, random ideas, questions, etc. for you to ponder on a Tuesday. So here we go:
1. My NEXT dream travel destination would be: Hawaii. Its gorgeous, its warm, its interesting, its got things to do and its within reasonable budget (not ours mind you, but it could be a reachable goal).
2. I have never died my hair. But... I have found grey hairs. When is the golden time to start? I like not dying it. How long do you think I can last??
1. My NEXT dream travel destination would be: Hawaii. Its gorgeous, its warm, its interesting, its got things to do and its within reasonable budget (not ours mind you, but it could be a reachable goal).
2. I have never died my hair. But... I have found grey hairs. When is the golden time to start? I like not dying it. How long do you think I can last??
Monday, June 20, 2011
Monday Funday
I'm going to try to update my blog more each day this summer. Its my summer goal and project. I've been inspired by some of your blogs :) So Monday is a fun day = jokes! So here is the joke I found today:
Two women were arguing about which of their dogs was the smartest.
“My dog is so smart,” the first woman said, “that every morning he waits for the paperboy to arrive, and then he takes the newspaper and brings it to me in bed.”
The second woman replied, “I know. My dog told me.”
Enjoy the laugh, we'll see what becomes of Tuesday's post!
Two women were arguing about which of their dogs was the smartest.
“My dog is so smart,” the first woman said, “that every morning he waits for the paperboy to arrive, and then he takes the newspaper and brings it to me in bed.”
The second woman replied, “I know. My dog told me.”
Enjoy the laugh, we'll see what becomes of Tuesday's post!
Thursday, June 09, 2011
Who's got the hype?
Before having Jonah there was a lot to think about. Breast-feed or not breast-feed. Pacifier or no pacifier. How long to sleep in our bedroom. How much weight to lose. I thought to myself, "I can't wait until I have my little darling in my arms and things will ease up." I absolutely LOVE my little boy with all my heart! He's four months old, and things still haven't eased up, the pressures are greater than ever!
So here's my question: Who's got the hype? Is it our culture that infiltrates these ideas of inadequacy and motherhood into our psyche, or is it ourselves? Who's doing this to us? It would be nice to blame it on someone or something else. "Well, the women at church pressure me into staying home." "You know, it really is the best thing to make your own baby food, and if you don't then you're not doing all you can for your baby." "A happy and thin mommy is a good mommy."
To some degree this is true. Society does like to give its opinions on what is the right way to do things. There are people out there that like to impose their experiences on you as if they are the only way to do things. It makes it easy to blame them for yourself pity parties.
But here's another take: You trust that God takes care of you, so you shouldn't worry. So why do we fret over these petty little things? God blesses us daily with strength and courage to do the things we must. So we do what we must with thanks and praise. Not keeping it to ourselves.
10 to 15 percent of new moms have postpartum depression. To me this is astonishing. Having a baby is one of the most wonderful things you can experience in your lifetime. It should fill you with joy to see your baby happy and healthy and full of life. So why are 1 in 10 women struggling with depression?
I believe it is the hype and pressures of motherhood. We all want to be the perfect mother. cloth diapers, home-made baby food, staying at home. In my opinion, what makes a mother closer to perfection is to show Christ's love to her children so that her children feel loved and someday build a relationship with Christ. that is what builds a perfect mother. Breast-feeding? Give your children the Lord and you give them the world.
So next time you feel like sharing your opinion, share Christ instead and see how it works out.
So here's my question: Who's got the hype? Is it our culture that infiltrates these ideas of inadequacy and motherhood into our psyche, or is it ourselves? Who's doing this to us? It would be nice to blame it on someone or something else. "Well, the women at church pressure me into staying home." "You know, it really is the best thing to make your own baby food, and if you don't then you're not doing all you can for your baby." "A happy and thin mommy is a good mommy."
To some degree this is true. Society does like to give its opinions on what is the right way to do things. There are people out there that like to impose their experiences on you as if they are the only way to do things. It makes it easy to blame them for yourself pity parties.
But here's another take: You trust that God takes care of you, so you shouldn't worry. So why do we fret over these petty little things? God blesses us daily with strength and courage to do the things we must. So we do what we must with thanks and praise. Not keeping it to ourselves.
10 to 15 percent of new moms have postpartum depression. To me this is astonishing. Having a baby is one of the most wonderful things you can experience in your lifetime. It should fill you with joy to see your baby happy and healthy and full of life. So why are 1 in 10 women struggling with depression?
I believe it is the hype and pressures of motherhood. We all want to be the perfect mother. cloth diapers, home-made baby food, staying at home. In my opinion, what makes a mother closer to perfection is to show Christ's love to her children so that her children feel loved and someday build a relationship with Christ. that is what builds a perfect mother. Breast-feeding? Give your children the Lord and you give them the world.
So next time you feel like sharing your opinion, share Christ instead and see how it works out.
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