A silly conversation between Luke and me: L: It’s silliness. T: It’s not silliness. L: Did I say it’s silliness?! It’s silliness! T: Okay. It’s silliness. Whatever you say….it’s silliness. L: Okay. I’ll shut up now…..
Monthly Archives: March 2008
Ni Hao? Xie Xie?
March 29, 2008 – 8:55 pm
Bethany is really picking up on the few Chinese words we use regularly. I had heard that small children pick up on a new language more easily, but it is interesting to see it happen myself. It is obvious that she is able to recognize words that are Chinese because when she hears one Chinese [...]
Engineer in Training
March 28, 2008 – 10:47 pm
Several months ago I realized that Phillip seems to have a natural knack for engineering and things that take a lot of concentration. While playing a game of monopoly for family night one night, I looked over at Phillip and saw that he was lining up the hotels and houses in perfectly straight lines. Since [...]
I Love You!
March 27, 2008 – 7:57 pm
Bethany has learned to say “I love you,” and it’s so adorable I just had to share it! (Oh how I wish I’d had a blog and/or known how to use one when my other children were this age!).
Visual Bible
March 26, 2008 – 10:32 pm
One of Anna’s favorite movies to watch is the book of Matthew in the Visual Bible. The Visual Bible is word for word from the Bible and shows what verse is being acted out at the bottom of the screen. The actors are really good, too! Monday the kids wanted to watch a movie and [...]
Bethany's Blurbs
March 25, 2008 – 3:49 pm
While out and about, Bethany and I visited a bathroom where music was playing from a speaker overhead. Bethany looked up and said, “Who’s singin’?.” After I told her it was the radio, she just looked up again and said, “Who’s singin’ up dere?” Evidently she didn’t quite understand how invisible people could sing on [...]
Disobedient Tears
March 24, 2008 – 11:47 pm
Today Luke had a discussion with our boys about being tough. Because Peter was crying over nothing, Luke told them that only some things are worth crying about. Examples would be when you lose a loved one or when you realize you hurt someone else’s feelings. Of course there are other instances, too, but the [...]
Hunting in the Forest
March 23, 2008 – 9:43 pm
Well….not technically a forest. It was actually just a small group of pine trees on one side of a park. This is where we had a little family Easter egg hunt today. The kids had a blast hunting eggs and then got to play on the playground. Bethany actually enjoyed a playground for the first [...]
Anna's First Appliance
March 21, 2008 – 10:56 pm
We have known for months that Anna was in need of orthodontic treatment. She took the first step in that direction this week when she got her first appliance (as they call it). She sleeps in a device called a T4K. Since braces are not put on until all the permanent teeth are in, this [...]
Doctors and Toys
March 20, 2008 – 9:52 pm
Today at Candace’s 2 month check-up, Hasbro presented a solution to keeping kids busy at doctor’s appointments without spreading germs. They give coloring pages and pre-packaged crayons (4 in a pack) to each child that the child gets to take home. What a great idea!! Here’s why. Less Likelihood of Germs Sure germs are still [...]
Bethany Too
March 19, 2008 – 12:51 pm
We are pretty sure Bethany is allergic to cinnamon. I must admit that this idea boggled me a bit because she has had cinnamon before on occasion and has never had this reaction. Than I remembered that Phillip had drank milk before we knew he was allergic. Supposedly it can take your body a little [...]
Icy Pictures
March 18, 2008 – 11:02 pm
A few weeks ago, Luke posted pictures he took last winter. I thought I would post a few of my own from this winter. I don’t think the water has frozen solid enough to walk on this year, but here are some pictures of a partially frozen pond/lake. Isn’t it beautiful?
Peter Understands!
March 17, 2008 – 3:08 pm
Luke: Do you know why Jesus chose to die on the cross? Peter: So we would have the chance to ask Him into our hearts.
Happy 8th, Anna!
March 17, 2008 – 2:02 pm
Anna turned 8 last month! She made all the choices regarding her birthday, and here is what we did. Her favorite birthday gift was the one God gave her – snow. It snowed a good 4 inches that day. So, while I made supper, Luke took the three oldest kids sledding at a nearby park. [...]
Sports and Computer Games
March 16, 2008 – 6:34 pm
This morning Peter was telling Luke and me about how he wanted to play every type of sport there is including football, baseball, and golf. Then he said, “And I’ll leave my wife home to take care of the kids.” Yesterday, when I walked into the boys’ room, they were playing a computer game called [...]
Visiting China
March 15, 2008 – 11:32 pm
We had been looking forward to the China Care dinner for a week when our van broke down. Since we were looking forward to it and because of the benefit to others if we went, we decided to walk the 2 miles to the dinner. It was a fun adventure! Believe it or not, it [...]
Blog Party!
March 12, 2008 – 9:37 pm
There is a blog party going on for moms at 5 Minutes for Mom. This is a great way to get more traffic to your blog and make friends with other bloggers. And, hey, if you win a cool prize in that process, that’s even better! To find out how to get in on this [...]
Mom Can't Use a Hammer!
March 11, 2008 – 10:02 pm
The other day I was trying to hang a shelf but was having trouble finding a stud in the wall to anchor it. I decided to try to hang it on a different wall that seemed to be made of sturdier material. The only problem was that every time I got the nail to a [...]
Seth Uses an Apple
March 10, 2008 – 9:37 pm
OK. I know that is not the main point of his post, but it is cool! Before you watch the video click on Seth’s first link or click here. It will make more sense that way. By the way, isn’t that a cool blender?!
Elizabeth Barrett
March 8, 2008 – 9:29 pm
Amazing! According to News Channel 11, Elizabeth Barrett can read at only 17 months and has been reading since she was 14 months old! If you have a minute, take time to watch the video and/or read the article. The article has a little bit more information, but the video lets you actually see her [...]
Family Night
March 7, 2008 – 11:53 pm
Every Friday night, our family takes time to be with each other. We let the kids stay up late and sleep in on Saturday morning. Some of the things we have done on different nights are watching a movie, playing a board game, calling family on the web-cam and Skype, making videos together, making and [...]
Learning to Write My Name
March 6, 2008 – 11:59 pm
Tonight, for the first time, we had Chinese friends over. They even brought their translator. We had an exciting evening of conversing and learning a new language! I don’t seem to be learning it very quickly, but I am hoping it will one day click, and I will at least be able to understand Chinese. [...]
Reusing Syringes?!
March 6, 2008 – 12:28 am
I sit here in absolute shock that this has happened. It makes me wonder how things are in my own doctor’s office!! Check out this article. There is also a helpful video done by ABC News within the article. (I couldn’t figure out how to do a direct link). Please take notice and make sure [...]
Somewhere Out There
March 5, 2008 – 11:57 pm
My favorite reader said he wished he knew the words to “Somewhere Out There“ as sung on An AmericanTail. His wish is my command! Click here to hear the song. Somewhere out there Beneath the pale moonlight Someones thinking of me And loving me tonight Somewhere out there Someones saying a prayer That we’ll find [...]
Foaming Hand Soap
March 4, 2008 – 10:43 pm
Foaming hand soap is the coolest thing! The kids love to see the bubbly soap squirt out onto their hands, so they want to wash their hands more often just to see the bubblies. I have also read that you can actually save money by using it. The most expensive part is the pump soap [...]
What Hoppened?
March 3, 2008 – 9:37 pm
A month or two ago, Phillip started crying, and Bethany said, “What hoppened?” It was so cute, especially the pronunciation. Today, when Candice was crying, Bethany bent down, looking Candice right in the face, and said, “Canny, what hoppened?” It was so adorable! Other phrases Bethany has picked up are: “I want a bite of [...]
Blankets & Brotherly Love
March 3, 2008 – 9:10 pm
Luke’s Mom has made it her goal to crochet an afghan for each of her Grandchildren. This is a big project on her part because between her three married children, she has been blessed with ten grandchildren within eight years! When we got together at Thanksgiving, Mom gave Bethany her newly crocheted afghan, which was [...]
Anna's New Word
March 1, 2008 – 9:38 pm
Language has been a big topic during the last several months because we have been trying to learn Chinese. Tonight at supper, our conversation went like this: Anna: Mom, do you know what Maltome-el means? Me: No. What. Anna: it means ‘more’ Me: Where did you learn that one? Anna: I see it all the [...]