Candice found a gold mine, and she did think it was hers. Actually they were golden Malt-O-Meal honey nut Scooters. I believe she is the second of my children to discover this gold mine!
Monthly Archives: October 2008
Just How Much is Everything?
October 30, 2008 – 11:06 pm
While trying to train my children on how to clean their room, I suggested that they pile everything in the middle of the room. Somehow they got the idea to be silly and tease me a little bit (wonder where they got that from?). Here is what I saw when I walked in the room [...]
Goal: To Be Hated
October 29, 2008 – 9:49 pm
Today I learned who Gianna Jesson is, and I will never forget her. She is a young lady who has made it her goal to be hated (and for good reason). I would like to say more about her, but I think she does the job better herself. Take the next 20 minutes to watch [...]
Wishing Well of Whimsicality
October 28, 2008 – 11:05 pm
We have developed a method to our madness! (sorry, I couldn’t resist). Seriously, we have found a way to help motivate our kids to help around the house. We give them money! No, not real money; we made fake money that we call “wishers!” Whenever the kids do chores around the house, they get wishers. [...]
Miscellaneous Monday 2008-10-27
October 27, 2008 – 3:48 pm
I had a lot of short but interesting bits of news that I wanted to share. Because not everyone who reads my blog also follows me on twitter, I decided to put them all in one “miscellaneous” blog post. Maybe I can make this a Monday tradition. Shopping When I lived in Nashville, I shopped [...]
Group Writing Project: Favorite Nature Pictures
October 26, 2008 – 12:16 pm
It has been a month since I began this group writing project, and I am just now realizing that it was not a group writing project. It is a group picture project. Maybe that is why not many people responded. Maybe people who like to write are not the same people who like to take [...]
Willfully Chosen
October 25, 2008 – 9:14 pm
I just noticed tonight that my parents have been divorced for half my life! Weird! It seems like yesterday. I remember being so sure that they would get back together and be “the way they were.” I hung onto that hope until they both remarried. Now they have been apart for almost as long as [...]
Leaky News in Gossip
October 24, 2008 – 10:51 pm
We introduced our children to the game of gossip this week. While playing it today, Luke happened to put his hand on Peter’s other ear while he was whispering his “gossip” to Peter, I jokingly said, “You have to put your hand on his other ear to keep his whispers from coming out.” Luke jokingly [...]
10 Good Things About a Broken Leg
October 23, 2008 – 7:42 pm
Here are some things I am thankful for concerning my fall and Candice’s fractured leg. I know God has been, and will continue to, take care of us! Candice was not seriously injured. I was holding her face out, which meant holding her lower and having a better grip on her. It was only a [...]
Candice's Cast
October 22, 2008 – 9:54 pm
Candice has her first cast already…at 9 months of age. Here’s what happened. I was going down our deck stairs one evening while holding Candice, and decided to fall down the last three steps. I did everything I could to protect Candice, including pulling her away from the side I was obviously going to land [...]
Italian Chicken
October 21, 2008 – 1:59 pm
For those of you who didn’t know, my husband is a great cook, especially when he makes his own recipes! Several years ago, he made up a chicken and potato recipe that we call Italian Chicken. It is one of my absolute favorite meals! In the past, I have called Luke into the kitchen to [...]
My Favorite Nature Pictures
October 20, 2008 – 9:19 pm
Because I got my dates mixed up, I am posting late for my own group writing project! So, if there is someone out there who still wants to participate, please don’t feel bad for submitting your picture late. By the way, it doesn’t have to be just one picture. I am not sure I could [...]
Which Pumpkin Pie?
October 19, 2008 – 10:24 pm
Our church is having a pie baking contest next Sunday. Because of this and the fact that Phillip has food allergies, I experimented with egg free, milk free, nut free pumpkin pies over the weekend. First I tried a recipe using gelatin instead of eggs. Then I tried the regular Libby’s pumpkin pie recipe and [...]
Goin' Courtin'
October 17, 2008 – 10:19 pm
On October 17, 1998 while at a park with the Gedeons, Luke and I talked about and agreed to a courting relationship. It was a big day for us because we knew we were serious about the relationship and were looking for characteristics in each other that we would want in a spouse. And, of [...]
I Fell for You
October 15, 2008 – 10:14 pm
I fell for you. Fell for who? I fell for you. I fell too!
A New Perspective on Life
October 12, 2008 – 9:10 pm
A while back, when I was in a situation that I was not particularly thrilled with I said, “That usually doesn’t happen. Why did it happen this time?” This is a phrase I had been saying (or at least thinking) all my life. One day when I said the statement aloud, my husband said, “Well, [...]
How to Cool my Heart
October 11, 2008 – 11:02 pm
Every once in a while, I get an extended case (like several days) of heartburn…..or at least I think it is heartburn. It seems to have all the right symptoms, but the medicines that are out there (even prescription) do nothing for me. So I get a light back rub (because firm ones hurt during [...]
Beep Beep
October 10, 2008 – 7:21 pm
Tonight during supper, Peter said, “Hey, I can see my heart beeping!” After I corrected him, Anna started being silly and said, “Oh, you see your heart going, beep, beep, beep, beep……” Just for the fun of it, I started beeping in harmony with her and then Luke joined in. Then Luke said, “Hey, we [...]
Me? Too Tall?
October 5, 2008 – 10:33 pm
While rearranging our bedroom with slanted ceilings, Luke and I were struggling to find a place for our bed that would prevent us from hitting our heads when we get out of bed. We had an okay set up, but I still hit my head sometimes. It is also the beginning of winter, so we [...]
Name That Kid
October 4, 2008 – 10:53 am
Having a large family makes for some interesting conversations sometimes. Here is how the conversation at breakfast this morning went: Peter: Can I have yogurt? me: Yes Bethany: Can I have yogurt in a bowl? Phillip: Can I have applesauce? me: No Bethany: I want yogurt me: It is already in a cup. You don’t [...]
Are Your Bones Clean?
October 3, 2008 – 11:41 am
I was impressed with how clean my 2 year old got her chicken bone at supper the other night. There was no chicken on the floor or her plate when she was done, either. In case you are curious, this was a thigh bone. And just in case you didn’t get a good look, here [...]
Best In-Laws Ever
October 2, 2008 – 11:51 pm
I must say that I have the best in-laws that ever existed! I met them when I was 12 years old, only they weren’t my in-laws quite yet and would not be for another 9 years! Shortly after meeting them, I became like one of the family. I honestly felt like I belonged and was [...]