SOooo…we think Isaac is SO funny in the morning–he starts FULL speed ahead…so I grabbed my Flip to capture his energy and the big kids and I put them in a movie having a little fun with sound effects and such! SO…if you were a fly on our wall in the morning…this is what you’d […]
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Author Archives: admin Isn’t it funny how when you sit down and reflect on your day as a mommy all the funny and sweet things you remember?! Here are a few from JUST TODAY that I always want to remember (this is for my blog to book for me to read later…when they’re all grown:)… A new nickname… […] I learn something new everyday…7 by 7, huh? Interesting!! I think I’m going to order that. Our small group does adult studies on Wednesday nights and then on Sunday nights we have Family Worship night where we sing songs together and have lessons more geared toward the kids all together…this sounds perfect for that. (Sorry I didn’t get to call you AGAIN last night, I really DO want to talk!!!) my boys loved superman ice cream when they were littles!! they are now big boys and have moved on to mint chocolate chip. 🙂 the weird thing about superman though, is the amount of dye in it makes their #2’s green! was the funniest thing the first time my son ate it. the next day he said “Momma, i think you better come look in the toilet.” Yesss superman ice cream ahhh Isacc & I have something in common. And LOL, I mean literally, laughing out loud with this ya ya stuff. Hilarious!!!! Like, how on earth did he come up with that?? So random– and hilarious! And Frank’s reaction i mean lolllllllll I’m visiting soon.  Just cleaned out Loo-bears closet. I gave away ALL Laney’s clothes up to age 3…back in the days when I thought we were done growing. Now, each time I clean out her closet…I oh so carefully fold each sweet dress–knowing the next time I open this bin, she’ll be home… Rich walked in while I […] I LOVE figuring out the name!!!! It makes it soo much more real. Praying as she is out there…….somewhere….. Glad to know I’m not the only one who stinks at laundry 🙂 ahhh Frank DOES look grown up! this post has me so excited for you all 🙂  When I was at my grandmother’s house for a reunion 2 weeks ago, the camera in my camera broke–so I’ve shipped ‘er off to Canon–hence, no exciting pictures on my blog as of late. Being a photographer mommy, I can’t stand not having a camera to document my littles–and although the quality isn’t great I’ve […] You have to steer clear of those Disney characters! They will ATTACK! !) I think this is for me…but I’m gonna blog it…just in case this might be for you too. As of late–I feel as if there have been a lot of voices coming my way. And–being a people pleaser (by the way–you can go HERE to read through the 21 Steps to recovery from your people […] Wow – THANK YOU for this post. It is JUST what my heart needed to hear tonight. I’m feeling so completely overwhelmed with day-to-day life and struggling to do devotions and find time for just me…and then I have people with requests. Requests I want to help with, but I think I need to take care of my family first. And figure out what normal is in all this change. …and…you probably didn’t need all that either =) But it feels good to get out! Blessings to you friend! Good stuff! Thanks for sharing your heart. I have “been there, done that” and it’s totally okay to say “no” and let whoever you have to say it to deal with their feelings about it. It’s their feelings, you are not responsible for them, you are responsible for yourself and your own choices, responses and reactions. Learned that from “Boundaries…” I am also currently re-reading Lysa Terkeurst’s book “Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl” which is awesome and right along the same line with what you wrote here. Oh girl, this hit home with me too. I am also a people pleaser, and just yesterday as God showed me something to give up that was only good for a season and that season is over, I worried about what someone would think about me leaving. Also, I sat here this morning trying to get everything ready for my daughter’s princess party and to do a neat little talk to the little girls with visuals helping them see the ways God shows us that we are His princesses, I was reminded to slow down and digest these verses for myself. What a relational God we serve who hears us and speaks to us when we are willing to listen! Have a great weekend, my friend! Another people pleaser checking in, Andrea! It’s so hard to turn that tendency off, but I believe God is doing that through our adoption. We are taking the “road less traveled” in our circle of influence and so many don’t understand why. When it comes to my kids, their opinions and suggestions are not important, especially the negative ones, LOL! Thanks for the reminder to inject this to other areas of my life as well:) As a new bride my aunt gave me a book by Donna Otto, I read it and thought it was good but it didn’t really apply yet. Fastforward 17 years and the pages are falling out of said book. I too am a people pleaser. My dear friend/mentor calls it “a servants heart” either way I have trouble saying no!! The golden nugget from that book I’ve learned is . . . only I can be my hubby’s wife, only I can be my kiddo’s mom and only I can be my heavenly Father’s daughter. All those other things I’m asked to do, and struggle saying no to, CAN be done by someone else. Thank you for your words! I needed to read them and be reminded. Have a blessed weekend with your family. : ] *ps as I listened to the song my hubby and kiddos one by one wandered in and we were all singing. It’s going to be a great weekend!!! Thanks for this reminder, Andrea! I am always working on seeking God’s voice for the things I should say yes or no to. I have a history of being a “yes” person to everything, and then being way too busy. Thankfully, God is changing me and showing me how to invest my time in the things of Him…the things that truly matter! Yep, I’m one of those “yes” gals too. I have to admit, with having 3 little ones in less than 4 years and then a husband spending 15 months in Afghanistan, I had to learn to say “no”. And worse, I had to actually ASK for HELP from others, gasp! It was hard, but God taught me a valuable lesson through it all. Once I stared “Yes” to the best things and “no” to some good things, I reaped the benefits of it and then it became easier to say “no”. I even watched as someone else was asked to do what I said “no” to, and see how they flourished because it was right for them, and not for me. SO, just take baby steps and listen to Rico Suave and “just say no”! Another especially good post! Thanks for sharing your heart and God’s faithful transforming work within it! Thank you for challenging us to evaluate where our priorities are! I learned long ago to “use the 14th and 15th letters of the alphabet” from our wise pastor! And, I also learned to be “jealous FOR” things at a Beth Moore conference one time! Jealous for my marriage, my family, my ministry! 🙂 It is GOOD for you to do this!!! And, if you need help planning the next C4C…let me know! !) |
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OH MY GOODNESS! That is so cute! Especially to actually hear Frank say “I’m not ya-ya, I”m Frank.” What a sweet brotherhood! Those baby smiles just cheered up my day like you wouldn’t believe!
That was soooo sweet =) Thank you for sharing!
That was AWESOME, Andrea!!! Loved the entire cast and crew!! What a joyous home you have. =)
Oh how precious! My 2 year old was glued to the screen during this. He was really excited about Frank’s paci. 😉 And I had to laugh at Laney letting Isaac know what to pick. My girly does the same thing! 🙂
Oh my, he is just precious!!
OH MY GAAASHHHH i don’t even have words. LOVE.
Andrea, I was just totally overwhelmed with what a miracle Isaac is while watching that video! Seeing him jump and run and be a sweet crazy toddler just made me praise our father! What a little treasure he is!
Seriously, that is the cutest thing I have ever seen! Adorable!