My little girl (2yrs) is growing up...
She started calling me "Mom" yesterday....
I almost cried.
p.s. and she even sometimes calls me "Michelle"
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
He comes through again
Well guess what... I got another financial blessing, that is going to take care of those unexpected expenses... Praise God.
"Nothing is impossible for Him"
"Nothing is impossible for Him"
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Counting Kisses
We'll Isabel has her first official boyfriend. Andres the little boy that she took up for 2 weeks ago. I can't even count how many times they've kissed each other. It's fun to see them play and chase each other around, play peek-a-boo. Knock each other over. Yesterday Andres, keep running and pushing Isabel to the ground. She didn't seem to mind though. She just get up and run some more. His parents at one point had him apologize to Isabel and give her a kiss (on the lips)... Eddie is teaching Isabel to say "foochi boys".... same as "yucky boys".... I don't think it's working.
A Prophetic Word
I attened a conference this weekend entitled "Desperate for Jesus". The first speaker talked about being so desperate that you turn only to God in your time of troubles.
2 Kings 4:1-7
This is a story of a widow whose in debt up to her ears, and is about to loose her sons to slavery.
She calls on the prophet Elisha to give her a word from God.
He tells her to go and get all the empty jars from her neighbors. Take the only thing that she has, which is a jar of oil, and fill the empty jars. Then tells her to sell the jars, pay off her debt, and her and her sons can live on the rest.
God is so awesome. This lady went from an impossible situation, to retired in one day.
As I was driving home thinking about the unexpected expenses that we had incurred, I cried out to Jesus and asked for his help. As I drove up to the mailbox and opened it. There was a refund check for $168 from TXU. God is so good. I know that he only can pull us out of this situation. Not the banks or creditors. Only Him.
I ask God, what is my oil. What can I give to someone else as a blessing, so you can bless me in return?
2 Kings 4:1-7
This is a story of a widow whose in debt up to her ears, and is about to loose her sons to slavery.
She calls on the prophet Elisha to give her a word from God.
He tells her to go and get all the empty jars from her neighbors. Take the only thing that she has, which is a jar of oil, and fill the empty jars. Then tells her to sell the jars, pay off her debt, and her and her sons can live on the rest.
God is so awesome. This lady went from an impossible situation, to retired in one day.
As I was driving home thinking about the unexpected expenses that we had incurred, I cried out to Jesus and asked for his help. As I drove up to the mailbox and opened it. There was a refund check for $168 from TXU. God is so good. I know that he only can pull us out of this situation. Not the banks or creditors. Only Him.
I ask God, what is my oil. What can I give to someone else as a blessing, so you can bless me in return?
Friday, June 17, 2005
Father's Day
A father's ultimate task is to be faithful to his heavenly Father, to the spouse that God has given him, and to his children. If a father goes to his grave a pauper, but is faithful on these three levels, he is a successful man.
To Eddie:
Thank you for being a great father to our two girls, and a great husband to me. You are my hero.
Happy Father's Day.
To Eddie:
Thank you for being a great father to our two girls, and a great husband to me. You are my hero.
Happy Father's Day.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Backseat Driver
Ok, people have always told me that I'm a bad driver. That I drive too fast. I've never believed them until yesterday.
I was driving in a remote area around a curve under a bridge. As I made the turn, Isabel yells out "Whoa! Watch out, watch out"
I guess I'll slow down now.
I was driving in a remote area around a curve under a bridge. As I made the turn, Isabel yells out "Whoa! Watch out, watch out"
I guess I'll slow down now.
Monday, June 13, 2005
Finances - Managing Your Money
I so struggle with this.....
As I battle with this I look to the God's word for help
This is what he advises:
Keep good records, Proverbs 27:23-24 (I never do this)
Plan our spending, Proverbs 21:5 (I do this 50% of the time)
Save for the future, Proverbs 6:6-8 (I do this)
Be content with what we already have, (I do this 50% of the time)
Proverbs 21:17 he says, “Indulging in luxuries, wine and rich food, will never make you wealthy...” and in Ecclesiastes 6:9 he writes, “It is better to be satisfied—CONTENT—with what you have than to always be wanting something else.”
And give back at least 10% to God. (I always do this)
A. Well first of all we should do so as an act of OBEDIENCE because the Bible repeatedly and clearly suggests a minimum giving standard of giving ten percent back to God. For example, in Malachi 3:9 God says, “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house.” In Proverbs 3:9-10 Solomon says, “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything your land produces.”
B. But tithing is also an act of GRATITUDE. When we give the first tenth we are saying, “God, I wouldn’t have anything if it weren’t for You. Thank you Father, for as Your Word says, every good and perfect gift is from above coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights Who does not change like shifting shadows. ( James 1:17)”
C. And then tithing is an act of PRIORITY. It’s a way of saying, “God, I want You to be number one in my life and I prove it by putting You first in my money.”
D. It’s also an act of FAITH that says, “God, I know all those promises in the Bible that say if I put You first you’ll take care of me. To prove that I believe these promises I’m going to give to you first.”
Well I have these steps. Now I need to apply the principles... Hope this helps anyone else out there.
Friday, June 10, 2005
411 for Less
Use you cell-phone service provider's directory and you'll pay about $1.25 plus airtime. Instead try Google's free lookup. Text-message the name, city, and zip code of the person or business you're seeking to 46645. In aobut a minute, you'll get a text message back with the search results.
Beauty is Skin Deep
Was just reading a parents magazine... Parents from all over sent in pictures of their child for a chance to win the cover and other prizes. The mom who's kid won said. "I'd love for her to do more modeling, but this was her first shoot, so we'll have to see if she really enjoys it"
I've thought about this... about sending in pictures of my kids. You see almost everyday when we are out in public with our kids, strangers will walk up to us and say "She is so pretty"
"That's the cutest baby I've ever seen"... This started when Isabel was born and continues on with Emma.
I don't think I'll ever enter them into a beauty contest. I want to teach my girls that what makes them beautiful is not just good genes but having the light of Jesus shine from within you.
I want to teach them that their attitude, generosily, humbleness, humor, thoughfulness, respect for others... is what makes them beautiful.
Lord help me to instill this value into my children.
I've thought about this... about sending in pictures of my kids. You see almost everyday when we are out in public with our kids, strangers will walk up to us and say "She is so pretty"
"That's the cutest baby I've ever seen"... This started when Isabel was born and continues on with Emma.
I don't think I'll ever enter them into a beauty contest. I want to teach my girls that what makes them beautiful is not just good genes but having the light of Jesus shine from within you.
I want to teach them that their attitude, generosily, humbleness, humor, thoughfulness, respect for others... is what makes them beautiful.
Lord help me to instill this value into my children.
Think McFly
Odd News...
I read them every so often. This morning I read an article about an lady who let her 11 year old drive the minivan to school with her in the car, of course he wrecked. If I was the judge I would make her pay a hefty fine and not allow the child to get a license until the age of 18.
I think if our laws were tougher people wouldn't do stupid stuff.
Question: Where did the phrase "Think McFly" come from???
I read them every so often. This morning I read an article about an lady who let her 11 year old drive the minivan to school with her in the car, of course he wrecked. If I was the judge I would make her pay a hefty fine and not allow the child to get a license until the age of 18.
I think if our laws were tougher people wouldn't do stupid stuff.
Question: Where did the phrase "Think McFly" come from???
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Sweet Echo
Her attitude, voice, fear of no one... she gets from me. I'm describing my little Isabel.
As her language develops more and more everyday, I start to hear my phrases echoing from her mouth.
"In a minute"
"Stay"
"Later Alligator"
"What's up dude"
"Jesus, Amen"
My all time favorite... "I love you" / "Amo Mommy"
As her language develops more and more everyday, I start to hear my phrases echoing from her mouth.
"In a minute"
"Stay"
"Later Alligator"
"What's up dude"
"Jesus, Amen"
My all time favorite... "I love you" / "Amo Mommy"
Me Me Me
Three things you like about yourself: sense of humor, generosity, nails
Three things you don’t like about yourself: diet, ad/hd, allergies
Three parts of your heritage: TexMex, Christian, Homemade tortillas
Three things that scare you: loosing my children, loosing my husband, leaving my children/husband behind
Three of your everyday essentials: car, cell phone, lunch
Three things you are wearing right now: sandles, capris, blue shirt
Three of your favorite songs: The Love Song (Third Day), Pass Me Not, Blessed Assurance
Three new things you want to try in the next 12 months: sticking to a diet, exercisizing 3 times a week, ASP.net
Three things I want in a relationship: Humor, Love, Respect
Two truths and a lie: I was rescued from drowning, I fell out of a canoe in freezing water, I've fallen through an ice rink
Three things you can’t do without: my salvation, laughter, hugs and kisses from my kids
Three places you want to go on vacation: Disney World, a cruise, Aspen
Three things you just can’t do: call in sick when I'm not, eat tripe, cartwheel
Three kids’ names: Isabel, Emma, Noah
Three things you want to do before you die: ski, see a waterfall, have a little boy
Three Celeb crushes: Sonny Corenthos (GH) , Antonio Sabato Jr., Josh Lucas (Sweet Home Alabama)
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Lighthouse Club
Our chuch started a backyard bible study at some apartments called "The Lighthouse Club". We got there sent the youth to go and invite kids to come to the pool area. We had music time, story time, arts and crafts, a game, and refreshments. It was a huge success. There were over 10 kids there. We'll be going back every Tuesday. All the kids were excited because whoever brings the most friends wins a giant candy bar. I can't wait until next week.
In the back of my mind I think to myself...as a parent I would never left my kid go off with someone they didn't know just because they said they were having a bible study. There are still naive parents out there.
In the back of my mind I think to myself...as a parent I would never left my kid go off with someone they didn't know just because they said they were having a bible study. There are still naive parents out there.
An Eye for an Eye
Did you hear about the lady who left her 2 year old in the car with the windows rolled up in the middle of the day yesterday. She lady was found shopping inside Walmart, with 2 baskets full of groceries, and she was with 2 friends. The child is alive. He was found drenched with sweat and severely dehydrated.
People like this make me sick. SHE should be left in a car in the hot sun with the doors locked and never let out. I wish stoneing was still in effect.
People like this make me sick. SHE should be left in a car in the hot sun with the doors locked and never let out. I wish stoneing was still in effect.
Tuesday, June 07, 2005
Mr Mom #2
As I'm driving to work I get a call... Eddie is at the grocery store with the kids...
Eddie: "Did you change their diapers?"
Me: "Yes, I changed Emma's twice this morning"
Eddie: "Oh cause Emma pooped alot. I'll find to find somewhere to change her here in the store"
Me: "ok"
Do they have diaper changeing stations in the men's restroom? If not there should be.
I'll be praying for him today.
Eddie: "Did you change their diapers?"
Me: "Yes, I changed Emma's twice this morning"
Eddie: "Oh cause Emma pooped alot. I'll find to find somewhere to change her here in the store"
Me: "ok"
Do they have diaper changeing stations in the men's restroom? If not there should be.
I'll be praying for him today.
Take my pain away
My 8 month old is teething, she's got the 2 top ones in now. She hasn't been herself, not crying persay, just not laughing all the time. My 2 year old wakes up in the middle of the night crying too, is she teething? Makes me wonder. Last night at 1:30 am in the morning I woke up with a toothache and shortly after the 2 year old woke up too. We both couldn't get comfortable. I took some baby orajel (didn't work) and then 2 ibprophen (that did work)... She wanted to get out of bed and watch tv. I let her out of bed, but that wasn't enough, she wanted me out of bed too. No way, it was 2 in the morning and I was tired. So she cried and cried. Finally she crawled back into bed with me, tossed and turned and fell asleep. Thank God Eddie was working because I got to sleep in a little bit this morning. I guess God wanted me to experience what my children are experiencing so that I can fully understand the pain that teething gives. I get it okay. Now it's off to the dentist.
Monday, June 06, 2005
And the Winner by a knockout...
In the left corner.....It's Chevron... weighing in at $2.09 a gallon
In the right corner...It's Texaco... weighing in at $1.97 a gallon
In my hand is a Chevron Texaco credit card....
Who do you think wins?
In the right corner...It's Texaco... weighing in at $1.97 a gallon
In my hand is a Chevron Texaco credit card....
Who do you think wins?
David and Goliath
You remeber the story... A little bity boy defending his country against a mean o' Giant.
Well that's exactly what happened this Sunday. See Isabel became that little David, and she had a bone to pick with her Giant (our Pastor)... and he really is a giant, even for me... he's over 6 feet tall), so for Isabel you can imagine that he looks like a Super Giant... But that didn't scare my tough little girl...
As the story goes....
There was a little boy names Andres (only 3 months younger than Isabel)... He was playing with a fuseball... The mean o'l giant, came and took the ball away, causing the little boy to cry....
Here comes Miss Isabel to the rescue. With a mean look, she points and starts shaking her finger at the Giant, yelling at the top of her lungs, for the mean Giant to hear....
("Blah, Blah, Blah, da, da, da, BALL, Andres.... Okay".....
Wow... no one has ever talked to the Pastor, I mean Giant, like that.... not even his wife....
Needless to say, she won the heart of Andres, and her parents won a (wink wink) custom sermon series next week entitled "How to raise respectful kids"......
Well that's exactly what happened this Sunday. See Isabel became that little David, and she had a bone to pick with her Giant (our Pastor)... and he really is a giant, even for me... he's over 6 feet tall), so for Isabel you can imagine that he looks like a Super Giant... But that didn't scare my tough little girl...
As the story goes....
There was a little boy names Andres (only 3 months younger than Isabel)... He was playing with a fuseball... The mean o'l giant, came and took the ball away, causing the little boy to cry....
Here comes Miss Isabel to the rescue. With a mean look, she points and starts shaking her finger at the Giant, yelling at the top of her lungs, for the mean Giant to hear....
("Blah, Blah, Blah, da, da, da, BALL, Andres.... Okay".....
Wow... no one has ever talked to the Pastor, I mean Giant, like that.... not even his wife....
Needless to say, she won the heart of Andres, and her parents won a (wink wink) custom sermon series next week entitled "How to raise respectful kids"......
For - Get - For
Friday night at the mall, Isabel had eaten a whole blowpop, with gum and all. I was like wow. So we leave the mall and are in the car, my 4 year old nephew hands Isabel some water. As she is drinking she starts to cough. So the 4 year old says....
"See, eating bubble gum, candy... that's what you FORGET Isabel, see"
I totally started laughing....
"J, that's not how you say it... you say that's what you GET FOR eating candy..."
"No, you're wrong, you're wrong....." He interjects...
I know I wasn't very good in English as a child, but I THINK I'm right... don't you?
"See, eating bubble gum, candy... that's what you FORGET Isabel, see"
I totally started laughing....
"J, that's not how you say it... you say that's what you GET FOR eating candy..."
"No, you're wrong, you're wrong....." He interjects...
I know I wasn't very good in English as a child, but I THINK I'm right... don't you?
Party of the Year
The party was a blast. I'm still recovering. It lasted from 2-5:30 in the afternoon on Saturday. We had a limbo contest, tv charades, kareoke, costume contest, and guess that 80's movie. I had a rubiks cube cake (that I forgot to take a picture of), pac-man video game going, and St. Elmo's fire on the big screen. Isabel won the best costume contest for the girls. She had a pink 3 ruffle shirt with little white poka dots, pink/white checkered vans, pink and silver belts hanging off of her waist, a white shirt, hot pink crinkled up socks, and a pony tail on the side of her head.
Our friend Steve won for the guys. He was Micheal J. Fox to the T. I can't wait until our next party in October for Eddie's Birthday.
Our friend Steve won for the guys. He was Micheal J. Fox to the T. I can't wait until our next party in October for Eddie's Birthday.
Friday, June 03, 2005
Girls Just wanna have fun.
What were you doing in the 80's... I would stay up all night watching movies on HBO.
Sixteen Candles (Jake was so cute)
Pretty in Pink
Breakfast Club (I have the poster)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Bueller... Bueller)
Girls Just want to have fun (Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt)
and the list goes on....
Tomorrow we're having an 80's party, it's going to be so much fun. Complete with a Rubik's Cube cake, and neon colored plates. From Nerds to Pop Rocks (Candy that pops and fizzles in your mouth). Listening to 80's Hip Hop to 80's Rock. Can't wait.
You know you are a child of the 80's if...........
You wore a banana clip or one of those slap on wrist bands at some point during your youth.
You wore French rolls on the bottom of your splatter painted jeans.
You owned a doll with 'Xavier Roberts' signed on it's butt.
You know the profound meaning of ''Wax on, Wax off.''
You have seen at least 10 episodes of Fraggle Rock.
You fell victim to 80's fashion: big hair, crimped, combed over to the side, and you wore spandex pants
You wanted to be a Goonie - (hey u guyz!!)
You could break dance, or wished you could. (I said hip hop....)
You remember when ATARI was a state of the art video game system. (Remember Pong)
You actually spent countless hours trying to perfect the care-bear stare.
You had Wonder Woman or Superman underwear.
You Believed that ''By the power of Greyskull, you HAD the power''
You thought that Transformers were more than meets the eye.
Partying ''like it's 1999'' seemed SO far away!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sixteen Candles (Jake was so cute)
Pretty in Pink
Breakfast Club (I have the poster)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (Bueller... Bueller)
Girls Just want to have fun (Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt)
and the list goes on....
Tomorrow we're having an 80's party, it's going to be so much fun. Complete with a Rubik's Cube cake, and neon colored plates. From Nerds to Pop Rocks (Candy that pops and fizzles in your mouth). Listening to 80's Hip Hop to 80's Rock. Can't wait.
You know you are a child of the 80's if...........
You wore a banana clip or one of those slap on wrist bands at some point during your youth.
You wore French rolls on the bottom of your splatter painted jeans.
You owned a doll with 'Xavier Roberts' signed on it's butt.
You know the profound meaning of ''Wax on, Wax off.''
You have seen at least 10 episodes of Fraggle Rock.
You fell victim to 80's fashion: big hair, crimped, combed over to the side, and you wore spandex pants
You wanted to be a Goonie - (hey u guyz!!)
You could break dance, or wished you could. (I said hip hop....)
You remember when ATARI was a state of the art video game system. (Remember Pong)
You actually spent countless hours trying to perfect the care-bear stare.
You had Wonder Woman or Superman underwear.
You Believed that ''By the power of Greyskull, you HAD the power''
You thought that Transformers were more than meets the eye.
Partying ''like it's 1999'' seemed SO far away!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Don't worry be happy
For the past month I have had this feeling that God has been trying to prepare me for a big change in my life, I just don't know what it is. Last night I had a dream that I was going to be laid off from work, but even in the dream I was calm and said "that's ok, God has prepared me for this" Eventhough I know that in all circumstances God is there to help me, I can't help but feel anxious. Theses verse comes to mind.
Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning." Exodus 20:20
I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
Lord, I cast all my fears and worries upon you.
Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning." Exodus 20:20
I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6
Lord, I cast all my fears and worries upon you.
God's Coloring Book #2
As I was driving over the lake this morning I looked over and saw a beautiful site. The lake had been colored pink and gray. It was so pretty. Thank you God for the beautiful picture.
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
SAHD
You probably see the acronym SAHM (Stay at home mom) well Eddie is a SAHD (Stay at home dad). Today was the official first day. I got to wake up a little bit later, I got to feed Emma breakfast and make breakfast for Eddie, myself, and Isabel. It was a good morning. Last night was good too, Isabel went to bed after about 15 minutes of rocking and massaging. Gotta cut this short because I'm at work, and I have alot of work to do. Will discuss more later.
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Murphy's Law
Do you know Murphy's Law? Anything that should go wrong will. Well that's what happened Sunday at Chili's. After church, Eddie, my sister and the kids went to eat at Chili's for lunch.
We didn't have to wait for a table which is good. We sat down and immediately Isabel started throwing a fit because Emma was going to sit in the high chair and her and Jacob would have to sit in booster chairs. I got up and took her to the womens bathroom to talk to her. I grabbed a diaper bag. I got to the restroom, calmed her down and proceeded to change her diaper. She had on a pull up and had pooped. Oh oh, I grabbed the wrong bag, I grabbed Emma's bag instead of Isabel's, that means no diapers. Oh well, I'll just have to wipe her bottom, go back out and get her bag. Oh oh, no wipes, the teacher in 2nd hour at church forgot to put them back in Emma's bag. Ahhhhhhhhhh... what to do now. I know I'll wet some paper towels, none to be found anywhere. So I had to use toilet paper. Let me tell you, it's hard to wipe poop off of a babies bottom using toilet paper, so I had to improvise and use 1/2 wet 1/2 dry toilet paper. I finally got her bottom clean, so we went back out to the table to get her another diaper. Oh Oh, I got her bag and there were no diapers in it, they had been all used up in the nursery. Now what, I had to use one of Emma's which is 2 sizes to small. As I was taking Isabel back to the bathroom to put on the diaper, Emma had managed to reach over and grab Eddie's drink and spill it all over him and the floor, without getting a drop on herself. After lunch we went home to try to get the kids asleep. Emma of course fell asleep right away, but Isabel cried and cried and would not go to sleep, and that was with me in the room. After 30 minutes we gave up and went to watch TV. She fell asleep at 4:00 sitting straight up on the couch.
Lord, if it's patience your trying to teach me, it worked, because that day was very hectic.
We didn't have to wait for a table which is good. We sat down and immediately Isabel started throwing a fit because Emma was going to sit in the high chair and her and Jacob would have to sit in booster chairs. I got up and took her to the womens bathroom to talk to her. I grabbed a diaper bag. I got to the restroom, calmed her down and proceeded to change her diaper. She had on a pull up and had pooped. Oh oh, I grabbed the wrong bag, I grabbed Emma's bag instead of Isabel's, that means no diapers. Oh well, I'll just have to wipe her bottom, go back out and get her bag. Oh oh, no wipes, the teacher in 2nd hour at church forgot to put them back in Emma's bag. Ahhhhhhhhhh... what to do now. I know I'll wet some paper towels, none to be found anywhere. So I had to use toilet paper. Let me tell you, it's hard to wipe poop off of a babies bottom using toilet paper, so I had to improvise and use 1/2 wet 1/2 dry toilet paper. I finally got her bottom clean, so we went back out to the table to get her another diaper. Oh Oh, I got her bag and there were no diapers in it, they had been all used up in the nursery. Now what, I had to use one of Emma's which is 2 sizes to small. As I was taking Isabel back to the bathroom to put on the diaper, Emma had managed to reach over and grab Eddie's drink and spill it all over him and the floor, without getting a drop on herself. After lunch we went home to try to get the kids asleep. Emma of course fell asleep right away, but Isabel cried and cried and would not go to sleep, and that was with me in the room. After 30 minutes we gave up and went to watch TV. She fell asleep at 4:00 sitting straight up on the couch.
Lord, if it's patience your trying to teach me, it worked, because that day was very hectic.
Friday, May 27, 2005
18 Again
Way back in the 80's there was a movie called "18, again". It was about a woman turning 30 who meets some girls who are 18, that are about to go on vacation. She joins them in an attempt to regain her youth.
Fastforward to 2005. I've just turned 30. I think back periodically to when I was 18. I was having the time of my life. Just started college, new set of friends, parties, working, and lots of shopping. Eventhough I look back and say I was having fun, the only thing missing in my life was my service to Christ. Between the ages of 15-25 I had no place for Him. I didn't look to Him get me through the valley or to rejoice when things went well. But I'm glad he's in my life now, because my life is just one blessing after another. He makes my life so fun.
P.S. Faby, Eddie's sister is 15, and whenever we hang out we have a blast. She keeps me feeling young. Faby your the best, just don't tell your sister. :)
Fastforward to 2005. I've just turned 30. I think back periodically to when I was 18. I was having the time of my life. Just started college, new set of friends, parties, working, and lots of shopping. Eventhough I look back and say I was having fun, the only thing missing in my life was my service to Christ. Between the ages of 15-25 I had no place for Him. I didn't look to Him get me through the valley or to rejoice when things went well. But I'm glad he's in my life now, because my life is just one blessing after another. He makes my life so fun.
P.S. Faby, Eddie's sister is 15, and whenever we hang out we have a blast. She keeps me feeling young. Faby your the best, just don't tell your sister. :)
Thursday, May 26, 2005
Random Thoughts
Did you watch American Idol last night? Well I DVR'd it and stayed up until 11 watching it. I'm glad it's over, but now I've got to fill up my Tuesday night 7:00 tv time slot.
I've written that Isabel has been wanting to sleep with us the past couple of weeks. Well since we've moved in. Last night I put my foot down and blocked her in her room with a baby gate. In about 30 minutes she'd fallen asleep on the floor at the foot of the gate, and slept all night (which that had stopped since we'd moved into the new house).
Instead of going to LA at the end of June as anticipated we are going at the end of July. The flights are cheaper and the wedding that we were going to go to got post-poned
My 30th bithday party is coming up. Invitations are going out this week I think. I can't wait. I'm going to the thrift shops this weekend to shop for 80's clothes.
I've written that Isabel has been wanting to sleep with us the past couple of weeks. Well since we've moved in. Last night I put my foot down and blocked her in her room with a baby gate. In about 30 minutes she'd fallen asleep on the floor at the foot of the gate, and slept all night (which that had stopped since we'd moved into the new house).
Instead of going to LA at the end of June as anticipated we are going at the end of July. The flights are cheaper and the wedding that we were going to go to got post-poned
My 30th bithday party is coming up. Invitations are going out this week I think. I can't wait. I'm going to the thrift shops this weekend to shop for 80's clothes.
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Mr. Mom
Call #1. "Does Emma eat food and a bottle for breakfast. "How often does she eat?"
Call #2. "I want to take them on a walk, where's the stroller."
Call #3. "What do I brush their hair with.
Call #4. "What is Isabel saying?"
Call #5. "They won't go to sleep, what do I do?"
Eddie offered to stay home with the girls on his off days, meaning they will only go to the sitter about 6-8 times a month. When I got home, the girls were in tact, and dinner was cooked. I think we will all enjoy this.
Call #2. "I want to take them on a walk, where's the stroller."
Call #3. "What do I brush their hair with.
Call #4. "What is Isabel saying?"
Call #5. "They won't go to sleep, what do I do?"
Eddie offered to stay home with the girls on his off days, meaning they will only go to the sitter about 6-8 times a month. When I got home, the girls were in tact, and dinner was cooked. I think we will all enjoy this.
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Going back to Cali, Cali, Cali....
Do you remeber this song sung by LL Cool J back in the 80's? Well it talks about going back to California for a great vacation. That's exactly what we are going to do. Eddie needs a vacation badly, he's worked hard for the last 1 year, building our house, and still has more work to do. Well we decided to go to visit his family in California in late June. As I make the preparations I pray that we find the cheapest airfare and that we will go and return safely.
God's Coloring Book
This morning as I was driving into work, the sun was rising in the east. I looked up into God's Coloring Book, and saw the most beautiful picture. Out to the west was the roundest whitest moon. There were also lots of tall beautiful trees. Out to the east there were blueish/greyish clouds with yellow sun rays radiating from them. To the left and right of the rays the sky appeared pink, and orange.
Thank you God, for the wonderful picture you colored for me today.
"The light of God within me and around me brightens my world."
Thank you God, for the wonderful picture you colored for me today.
"The light of God within me and around me brightens my world."
Monday, May 23, 2005
Do the right thing
Try to do what is right this week, whatever it is, whatever comes down your path, whatever problems and dilemmas you face - just do what is right. Maybe no one else is doing what's right, but you should do what's right. You need to be honest. You need to take a stand. You need to be true. After all, regardless of what you do, God does what is right; he saves you with his grace.
Psalm 143: Vs 11 Lord, saving me will bring glory to your name. Bring me out of all this trouble because you are true to your promises.
Another One Banned.
Saturday, what a day. Went to a T-ball game that was cut short due to the heat. After that I took my sister and mom out to eat. My sister and I proceeded to go to her new house to feed my dogs and to give them water. Then we proceeded to go to Walmart to buy some kiddie pools. One for my house, and 2 for her house (one for the kids and the other for Loba my Siberian Huskey). I brought the van to the curb and proceeded to load up 5 pools (the sign said that they were $.99 Then we saw some chairs for $7.00, so we were going to get 8. I took the sticker of both items and proceeded inside to the garden area. I told the clerk. "5 pools and 8 chairs). The total came out to be almost $100.00.
"Whoa wait a minute.. those pools are 99 cents."
"No" the clerk replied they are $6.88. "
"The sign says 99 cents go check"
Sure enough that's what the sign said. Someone had changed the price.
"Well you have to give them to me at that price, because that's what it say"...
"No, I'm not going to give you 5 pools at 99 cents"
After much argument on her part and many calls to the manager, and many calls to my sister who was waiting outside, telling me that it's against the law. She told me not to get anything.
So I proceeded to walk out with no pools or chairs.
Then my sister ended up going to customer service to argue with the Manager (a woman), who we hear from other sources is a very unlikeable mean person. (that's saying it nicely)
So we left with no pools with one hot sweaty dog waiting at home.
Needless to say, later that day, my sister spent 2 1/2 hours going from Walmart to Walmart looking for pools and a specific table and chairs that I wanted. The Walmart on Greatsouthwest and I-20 in offically on the Stores Banned List.
"Whoa wait a minute.. those pools are 99 cents."
"No" the clerk replied they are $6.88. "
"The sign says 99 cents go check"
Sure enough that's what the sign said. Someone had changed the price.
"Well you have to give them to me at that price, because that's what it say"...
"No, I'm not going to give you 5 pools at 99 cents"
After much argument on her part and many calls to the manager, and many calls to my sister who was waiting outside, telling me that it's against the law. She told me not to get anything.
So I proceeded to walk out with no pools or chairs.
Then my sister ended up going to customer service to argue with the Manager (a woman), who we hear from other sources is a very unlikeable mean person. (that's saying it nicely)
So we left with no pools with one hot sweaty dog waiting at home.
Needless to say, later that day, my sister spent 2 1/2 hours going from Walmart to Walmart looking for pools and a specific table and chairs that I wanted. The Walmart on Greatsouthwest and I-20 in offically on the Stores Banned List.
Friday, May 20, 2005
Welcome Back!
I finally got my fowarded mail. I found a birthday card from my friend Mariana. You see her and her husband left last summer to go live in Vietnam for a year. Vietnam you ask, I dont' know they are different that way. They left their careers here in the US, to be adventurous. I haven't heard from her since then. In the card was her phone number, so I immediately called. She had just picked up her husband from the airport who was just now getting back from Vietnam. I'm so excited to see them today. Can't wait. We've missed you guys! Welcome back to the U.S. of A.
Boycotting Tom Thumb
I'm officially boycotting Tom Thumb. I tried to run in to get formula for the baby this morning, and low and behold that didn't have any in the aisle. The powdered formula was being kept in a back closet somewhere. You had to know exactly what you wanted and ask for it. Got some story about it being a high theft item, and it being resold as something else (cocaine)... I don't care, I was irritated and inconvienenced.
Ode to Yoda
Tom Thumb, Boycot I will
Mean letter to company, will write I
Alligance to K-Roger and Wally World, I pledge
Ode to Yoda
Tom Thumb, Boycot I will
Mean letter to company, will write I
Alligance to K-Roger and Wally World, I pledge
Star Wars III
Well I went to go and see Star Wars. My opinion is that the acting was mediocre, great special effects, I dozed off 3 times, it won't win an oscar, but very entertaining. I need to see the original 3 Star Wars again to refresh my memory of how the story continues.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Why wear a watch?
Late 1980's, I play Bass Clarinet in the marching band for Nimitz Jr. High. We always get sweepstakes at the UIL contests. How, you ask, by working hard. We are there in the hot sun everyday durning the summer at 8:00 in the morning. If we are even a minute late, we have to run around the field with our instruments. On game days, If we are not in formation, with our instruments by 6:30, then we have to run around the field in the hot sun with our hot uniform, in uncomfortable shoe with our instruments. I feel sorry for the Tuba and Bass Drum players. I never wanted to be one of those people. I had to depend on my mom to get me to school she would always be running late. When she'd ask me "What time do you have to be there?", I'd tell her, "6:00"... I'd always give her a time of 30 minutes before I'd have to be there, because she'd always be 15 minutes late. Being in band taught me the value of being on time, especially when someone is counting on you.
At church I am the director of Childrens Missions. We meet every Wednesday from 7-8pm.
0-1 are Mission Babies, 1-2 are Mission Buddies, and 2-4 are Mission Friends. Boys and Girls in school up until the 6th grade are CiA's (Children in Action). Every month we focus on a specific country and missionary who lives in that Country. This month it's Greece. The kids have a great time. Everyweek I arrive at 6:30 to prepare and be in my class by 6:45 to receive the kids who are coming, and so that we can start on time and end on time.
We are 5 teachers including myself, only myself and the teacher for Mission Babies get there at 6:30. The others come at 7:00 maybe 7:05. When this happens it throws everything off. I can't do anything about the kids running around, because I'm in my class. Thank God that I have a great Education director who helps me facilitate in these situations. I just don't understand. When these teachers go to their secular jobs, they are on time. One of the teachers is a Marine and Firefighter. He can never be late for work. But oftentimes is late for his class. The kids are our future, they depend on us, the LORD depends on us. If you strive to please your boss by being on time, but your not on time for God, what does that say?
Lord knows that I'm not perfect in this area. I just pray that our Missions area gets stronger. The first step is simple. Be there on time.
At church I am the director of Childrens Missions. We meet every Wednesday from 7-8pm.
0-1 are Mission Babies, 1-2 are Mission Buddies, and 2-4 are Mission Friends. Boys and Girls in school up until the 6th grade are CiA's (Children in Action). Every month we focus on a specific country and missionary who lives in that Country. This month it's Greece. The kids have a great time. Everyweek I arrive at 6:30 to prepare and be in my class by 6:45 to receive the kids who are coming, and so that we can start on time and end on time.
We are 5 teachers including myself, only myself and the teacher for Mission Babies get there at 6:30. The others come at 7:00 maybe 7:05. When this happens it throws everything off. I can't do anything about the kids running around, because I'm in my class. Thank God that I have a great Education director who helps me facilitate in these situations. I just don't understand. When these teachers go to their secular jobs, they are on time. One of the teachers is a Marine and Firefighter. He can never be late for work. But oftentimes is late for his class. The kids are our future, they depend on us, the LORD depends on us. If you strive to please your boss by being on time, but your not on time for God, what does that say?
Lord knows that I'm not perfect in this area. I just pray that our Missions area gets stronger. The first step is simple. Be there on time.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Seek God First
Father, help us to see what is important, what is eternal, what is lasting. Let us make decisions based on our eternal life and not on temporary possessions. Father, help us to put into practice the timeless truths found in your Word. Most of all, Father, thank you for loving us.
Proverbs 30: Vs 8 - 9 Don't make me either rich or poor; just give me enough food for each day. If I have too much, I might reject you and say, "I don't need the Lord." If I am poor, I might steal and disgrace the name of my God.
Lord, thank you for providing me with my daily bread, and blessing me with more than I deserve.
Proverbs 30: Vs 8 - 9 Don't make me either rich or poor; just give me enough food for each day. If I have too much, I might reject you and say, "I don't need the Lord." If I am poor, I might steal and disgrace the name of my God.
Lord, thank you for providing me with my daily bread, and blessing me with more than I deserve.
What storm you ask?
As I sit here at work there is so much of my thoughts that I want to express. It frightens me to be so open about my feelings and life situations, especially the tough ones. But here goes. Let me preceed by saying that I have an amazing husband, read my March blog title Simply Amazing.
This morning as I drove to work, God spoke to me and enlightened me that I am the one that needs to change, but I argue with God (like I'd ever win)... "life's it's not fair". God points out that because I was unable to find the remote to my TV for my bedroom, Isabel fell asleep without a pacifer, and I was able to work on my mother's day gift. That just because I don't get my way, I can't throw a tantrum or call people names, that If I'm going to teach my children how to behave, I need to behave. "And Michelle," the Lord adds "you will still strive to be a good wife, mother, and homemaker. I know what you were thinking, and yes eventhough you are hurt and want to hurt back, that is not your place. You are to obey"...
Lord, I put my damaged pride aside and will obey you.
This morning as I drove to work, God spoke to me and enlightened me that I am the one that needs to change, but I argue with God (like I'd ever win)... "life's it's not fair". God points out that because I was unable to find the remote to my TV for my bedroom, Isabel fell asleep without a pacifer, and I was able to work on my mother's day gift. That just because I don't get my way, I can't throw a tantrum or call people names, that If I'm going to teach my children how to behave, I need to behave. "And Michelle," the Lord adds "you will still strive to be a good wife, mother, and homemaker. I know what you were thinking, and yes eventhough you are hurt and want to hurt back, that is not your place. You are to obey"...
Lord, I put my damaged pride aside and will obey you.
A Calm in the Storm
Well last night Isabel didn't want to go to bed, so I asked her if she wanted to watch TV with me. "Yes" she replied. So I put her on top of my bed as I try to set up the dvd. I couldn't find the remote control, which is needed to change from TV to video. So Isabel was sitting on the bed patiently waiting for me to come back into the room and I looked everywhere for the remote.
Well I couldn't find it. I went back into my room and my little angel had fallen asleep on my bed. I picked her up and took her to her bed. Seeing that I had no remote and I really didn't feel like watching Star Wars II anymore, I went upstairs to my scrapbooking room. I found the pictures of Emma that I had been looking for. Staying up until 11:40 pm, I preceeded to make two scrapbook pages out of the same photo. I'm going to frame them and give them to each grandma for a belated Mother's Day gift. I'm glad that I didn't find the remote, because I spent my evening doing what I love and that's making a gift that will bring a smile to someones face.
Well I couldn't find it. I went back into my room and my little angel had fallen asleep on my bed. I picked her up and took her to her bed. Seeing that I had no remote and I really didn't feel like watching Star Wars II anymore, I went upstairs to my scrapbooking room. I found the pictures of Emma that I had been looking for. Staying up until 11:40 pm, I preceeded to make two scrapbook pages out of the same photo. I'm going to frame them and give them to each grandma for a belated Mother's Day gift. I'm glad that I didn't find the remote, because I spent my evening doing what I love and that's making a gift that will bring a smile to someones face.
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Eating my words
The other night I was talking to a friend who has a almost 1 year old daughter. She asked me how do I get my girls to go to sleep. I told her that I just put them in bed and they fall asleep.
Well that same night Isabel cried and cried. I was so exhausted that I told Eddie to just bring her to bed with us. Last night she cried and would stop, cry and would stop, but I just left her in her room and I kept the door opened. She fell asleep. I find that if I keep her in a routine, my life is alot easier.
Well that same night Isabel cried and cried. I was so exhausted that I told Eddie to just bring her to bed with us. Last night she cried and would stop, cry and would stop, but I just left her in her room and I kept the door opened. She fell asleep. I find that if I keep her in a routine, my life is alot easier.
Monday, May 16, 2005
Really Blessed
Well I finally got my iPod, and I love it. I listen to it mostly at work. Currently I have 4 albums on it, and copying more.
Saturday was a good day, I got up fed the kids, played, fed the kids, then it was nap time. While they slept, I cleaned. When they awoke, I went shopping for the house. Let me say one thing, curtains can be expensive, and I needed 8 panels for my room. That alot of money, but I got a bonus at work, so that took care of that.
Yesterday after church, we hung out and ate hamburgers and hotdogs, played some volleyball, and played with the kids in the little park area. Then everyone headed over to our house to watch a movie. It was great. The night before Eddie and I stayed up until 1 am installing the surround sound speakers and receiver. We went to be with the subroofer not working, but fixed it in the morning.
I am really enjoying my home.
Saturday was a good day, I got up fed the kids, played, fed the kids, then it was nap time. While they slept, I cleaned. When they awoke, I went shopping for the house. Let me say one thing, curtains can be expensive, and I needed 8 panels for my room. That alot of money, but I got a bonus at work, so that took care of that.
Yesterday after church, we hung out and ate hamburgers and hotdogs, played some volleyball, and played with the kids in the little park area. Then everyone headed over to our house to watch a movie. It was great. The night before Eddie and I stayed up until 1 am installing the surround sound speakers and receiver. We went to be with the subroofer not working, but fixed it in the morning.
I am really enjoying my home.
Friday, May 13, 2005
Bermuda's Triangle
I can't find anything. We've moved and unpacked and I'm still missing most of all my forks, pictures, Isabel's Dora the Explorer stick-ons, and the list goes on. Will I ever find these items only time will tell. Before the move I had bought my sister-in-law a cd and can't find it. I probably accidentally threw it away. The other night Eddie was looking for a home depot bag that had some items for the house in it. I was in bed and he asked me if I'd seen it. Yeah I've seen it, I think I put it up somewhere. The last place I saw it was the kitchen counter. So we looked in all the cabinets and drawers. Not there. In the laundry room, not there, every other room, not there.... "I hope it didn't get thrown away" seeing that we had about 20 people over our house for my birthday, it was possible. Eddie stepped out side and proceeded to check. There were 3 giant trash bags. He opened the first one and there it was.
"I can't believe you threw it away" he says jokingly. "I didn't" I reply.
"Sure, whatever".
I don't think I would have thrown it away, but my past history does speak for itself.
"I can't believe you threw it away" he says jokingly. "I didn't" I reply.
"Sure, whatever".
I don't think I would have thrown it away, but my past history does speak for itself.
Thursday, May 12, 2005
But you said...
Yesterday, my sister tried to give my dog Loba away. You see she is going to board them at her house until we can get a fence up. I had told her that she could keep them if she wanted them. She took that to mean that I wanted to give them away. So she told this guy at work that we wanted to give away our Siberian Huskey.
"No I don't want to give her away, she's my dog"
"Oh well, you told me I could have them, so I thought you wanted to get rid of them"
"That's because I'd be able to see them anytime I wanted"
"Oh"
"I love Loba, you can't give away my dog"
It's funny how you say one thing and other people what you say, add what they want to it, and say "but you said"... no I didn't.
"No I don't want to give her away, she's my dog"
"Oh well, you told me I could have them, so I thought you wanted to get rid of them"
"That's because I'd be able to see them anytime I wanted"
"Oh"
"I love Loba, you can't give away my dog"
It's funny how you say one thing and other people what you say, add what they want to it, and say "but you said"... no I didn't.
Hold You, Help You
Little Isabel's vocabulary is blossoming everyday. She repeats everything we say.
Her newest phrases are "hold you" and "help you"
"hold you, hold you" Isabel holds out her hands
"do you want me to hold you?"
"yes"
Everytime I pick her up from the sitters house, she says
"help you, help you"
She wants to help me carry Emma in the car seat.
She is growing up fast.
Her newest phrases are "hold you" and "help you"
"hold you, hold you" Isabel holds out her hands
"do you want me to hold you?"
"yes"
Everytime I pick her up from the sitters house, she says
"help you, help you"
She wants to help me carry Emma in the car seat.
She is growing up fast.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
A Big First
Yesterday was the first day that I had to drive in to work from my new house, it was great. I left the house at 5:45 and got to work about 6:20... perfect. Getting back home took a bit longer though, traffic and all. It going to take practice driving into my gargage. It's a tight fit for my big van. On Saturday the guy is going to come out and install the automatic garage door opener, that will be great. I'm back into my routine. Doing laundry everyday, making the girls bag for the next day, sitting at the table with my family for dinner. Life is great. Today we'll be getting our Satelite hooked up, I can't wait. I miss recording Dora the Explorer. Isabel watches one episode each day when we come home.
I had a great birthday yesterday, my family and friends came over and Eddie cooked dinner for us, and we sat around and laughed and had a great time. By the end of the night I was hearing all kinds of jokes about being 30. They were hilarious. I got some more money towards my iPod, which I will go out and buy this weekend. I think. Still need to convince my husband. That's going to be hard since he did give me a new house and Duet washer and dryer.
I'll keep you posted.
I had a great birthday yesterday, my family and friends came over and Eddie cooked dinner for us, and we sat around and laughed and had a great time. By the end of the night I was hearing all kinds of jokes about being 30. They were hilarious. I got some more money towards my iPod, which I will go out and buy this weekend. I think. Still need to convince my husband. That's going to be hard since he did give me a new house and Duet washer and dryer.
I'll keep you posted.
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Turning 30
"I'm turning 30 tomorrow", I tell my Godchildren as we're driving back to their house.
"30, wow you don't even look 30" Says Carlos
There was a million things I could say like:
I feel like I'm 30, I'm loosing my hair, I need to loose weight, I have 2 kids, I've known my husband for 10 years, I can't lie on the floor confortably anymore, and my feet hurt if I'm on them all day.
But all I said was
"Ahhh, Thanks"
He made my day!
"30, wow you don't even look 30" Says Carlos
There was a million things I could say like:
I feel like I'm 30, I'm loosing my hair, I need to loose weight, I have 2 kids, I've known my husband for 10 years, I can't lie on the floor confortably anymore, and my feet hurt if I'm on them all day.
But all I said was
"Ahhh, Thanks"
He made my day!
Turning 2
Isabel turned 2 on Sunday, I can't believe it. We celebrated her birthday on Saturday at Gymboree Play and Music... We had a blast. The parents were having as much fun as the kids. I'll post the pictures up when I get internet service at the house, sometime this week. She got some great new high top white Nikes, they are perfect for her to wear with her SMO's (orthothic implants) Then her aunt got her some Van's (80's shoes, pink and white checker), she loved them. She got a Cabbage patch kid from my sister, some clothes, and we got her a Dora the Explorer backpack, doll and a talking backpack with all the things that he carries.
She had a great time, as did we, can't wait until next year.
She had a great time, as did we, can't wait until next year.
I'm Back
I've been so out of touch lately. We finally moved to our new house. Yea!!!!! We moved Friday night. It's so cool, and big.. It takes me longer to find stuff, because no telling where it could be.
The girls like it, Emma can move in her walker alot easier. I've got to go and buy an area rug for upstairs playroom and family room, so that she'll have a soft place to sit on the floor. Isabel like it, especially the stairs, therefore we installed two gates, top and bottom. I've got 90% of the stuff unpacked, just lacking the study. That will take a while, cause Eddie still has to build me a desk and book cases. We're going to have a party soon, so everyone is invited. Someone will send out invitations. Well since this is my first day back at work, I gotta get to work... Will chat again soon.
The girls like it, Emma can move in her walker alot easier. I've got to go and buy an area rug for upstairs playroom and family room, so that she'll have a soft place to sit on the floor. Isabel like it, especially the stairs, therefore we installed two gates, top and bottom. I've got 90% of the stuff unpacked, just lacking the study. That will take a while, cause Eddie still has to build me a desk and book cases. We're going to have a party soon, so everyone is invited. Someone will send out invitations. Well since this is my first day back at work, I gotta get to work... Will chat again soon.
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Hey Mommy Michelle
"Mommy"
(I ignore Isabel, as I'm trying to get her a hint that it's "nigh night time"
"ay me-thel" (Hey Michelle)
"What Isabel"
she goes on babbleling...something about Her sleeping with me, and papa sleeping on the couch okay?
"Okay Isabel, goodnight"
"night"
This repeats for 2 more times.
When did she learn how to say my name? She's been doing this all weekend.. Sometimes it's "Mommy Michelle"
(I ignore Isabel, as I'm trying to get her a hint that it's "nigh night time"
"ay me-thel" (Hey Michelle)
"What Isabel"
she goes on babbleling...something about Her sleeping with me, and papa sleeping on the couch okay?
"Okay Isabel, goodnight"
"night"
This repeats for 2 more times.
When did she learn how to say my name? She's been doing this all weekend.. Sometimes it's "Mommy Michelle"
The brighter side of things
Yesterday was aweful and good all at the same time...
I took the girls to the doctor. Isabel has infections in both ears. Emma has Hand, Foot, & Mouth disease. A virus that'll go away in a week. She has red dots all over her. I went to the doctor because my allergies were unbearable. After work I went to get Isabel's prescription. After I picked it up, it fell out of the shopping cart and broke, I took it back to the pharmacists to get another refill. Could not do, without paying full price. He said that the insurance wouldn't pay for it twice in one day, I'd have to wait until it was 3/4 finished. Didn't know what to do, I'd just finished paying $30 and full price was $80. I paid $60 at the pediatrician and $50 when I went to the doctor, plus $10 for the Claritin I bought that morning that didn't even work. So total I'm already out $150.00.... I called Eddie, he said just buy it... ok... The pharamisicts then gave me a suggestion. Call the Dr, and have him prescribe something different, that way the insurance will pay for it. Good Idea... So to make a long story short... 40 minutes later and new prescription was filled. Here's the good news....
Thank you God that I have a doctor who when I call at 9:00 he'll see them at 9:30.
Thank you God that Carenow gave me samples of my 2 medicines so I'd wouldn't have to get them filled at $30 a pop
Thank you God that I have insurance to pay for this medicine
Thank you God that you put the pharamicist before me who knew my doctor and gave me that suggestion.
Thank you God that you spoke to the pharamicist and had him waive the co-pay for the 2nd prescription filled.
Thank you God for teaching me patience and to lean on you through my stuggles.
I took the girls to the doctor. Isabel has infections in both ears. Emma has Hand, Foot, & Mouth disease. A virus that'll go away in a week. She has red dots all over her. I went to the doctor because my allergies were unbearable. After work I went to get Isabel's prescription. After I picked it up, it fell out of the shopping cart and broke, I took it back to the pharmacists to get another refill. Could not do, without paying full price. He said that the insurance wouldn't pay for it twice in one day, I'd have to wait until it was 3/4 finished. Didn't know what to do, I'd just finished paying $30 and full price was $80. I paid $60 at the pediatrician and $50 when I went to the doctor, plus $10 for the Claritin I bought that morning that didn't even work. So total I'm already out $150.00.... I called Eddie, he said just buy it... ok... The pharamisicts then gave me a suggestion. Call the Dr, and have him prescribe something different, that way the insurance will pay for it. Good Idea... So to make a long story short... 40 minutes later and new prescription was filled. Here's the good news....
Thank you God that I have a doctor who when I call at 9:00 he'll see them at 9:30.
Thank you God that Carenow gave me samples of my 2 medicines so I'd wouldn't have to get them filled at $30 a pop
Thank you God that I have insurance to pay for this medicine
Thank you God that you put the pharamicist before me who knew my doctor and gave me that suggestion.
Thank you God that you spoke to the pharamicist and had him waive the co-pay for the 2nd prescription filled.
Thank you God for teaching me patience and to lean on you through my stuggles.
Friday, April 29, 2005
Buckwheat
Do you remember the little rascals? I don't. But Eddie does. He says that Isabel sounds like Buckwheat when she said "ok"... it's more like " Ohhhh - Tayyyyyyyyyyyyy"
Wednesday, April 27, 2005
Red Tag
Just found out that we got a red tag.... we have to redo the stairs.
They had carpet in the middle and wood on the side, but Eddie had added some back on each stair for the wood work, which cause the run to be 9" instead of the required 10", so he has to tear all that out. We are just going to put carpet. Pray that I find my uncle... he doesn't have a phone, and he's the one that has to do the carpet.
They had carpet in the middle and wood on the side, but Eddie had added some back on each stair for the wood work, which cause the run to be 9" instead of the required 10", so he has to tear all that out. We are just going to put carpet. Pray that I find my uncle... he doesn't have a phone, and he's the one that has to do the carpet.
Friday, April 22, 2005
Feeling Better
I feel alot better today, my nose is just a little stuffy, and I have a little bit of junk in my chest that I'm coughing up. But my pink eyes are pretty much gone, and the sinus pressure is gone, and I'm not sneezing anymore. All week I've been coming in late to work, just so I can get some rest, but not have to miss work entirely. I have a really understanding boss. Jeff if you are reading this, "Thank you". God has really blessed me this week because I was still able to get all my work done since I wasn't totally swamped. Well don't think I'm going to update this until I come back to work which will be Monday May 2. I'm going to be moving this coming week, and won't have internet connection. I think I'm switching to DSL instead of Cable. It's alot cheaper.
Hope everyone has a blessed week. Pray for us that our final inspection will go well, I think they are coming out on Tuesday. Tutalu.
Hope everyone has a blessed week. Pray for us that our final inspection will go well, I think they are coming out on Tuesday. Tutalu.
Trendsetter
I bought some really cool couches, and found out a relative of mine bought the exact same ones.
I bought some cool phones and 2 relatives bought the exact same ones.
The paint of my walls is a hit too.
Does that make me a trendsetter?
I bought some cool phones and 2 relatives bought the exact same ones.
The paint of my walls is a hit too.
Does that make me a trendsetter?
Thursday, April 21, 2005
Blah....
Got my car back yesterday... seemed to be running perfect, until I had Eddie drive it. He said it's still pulling a little to the right. I need to take it back in. What a pain. I feel about the same as I did yesterday. I wish I could just go to bed and not wake up until tomorrow. Don't feel like writing now, so talk to ya soon.
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Torturous Day
Yesterday could have been alot better. I still have pink eye, and my van is in the shop. I called before picking it up and they guy said it was ready. When I got there to drop off my rental, they told me that I needed to keep the rental one more day, because my car wasn't ready. Toyota had been trying to get a hold of me, but couldn't because I'd left my cell phone at home. So I left and went to pick up my kids. I preceeded to go back to Toyota, because I needed to get my garage door opener. I got home, and fed the kids. By 6:00 I was feeling bad so I went to my mom's house where I knew I could get some rest, because Isabel would play with Jacob and my mom would play with Emma. So I rested sowhat, it was hard cause the kids kept screaming.
I left at 9:00. When I arrived at home, my garage door wouldn't open, what an aweful time for the batteries to go out. Of course my key wouldn't work in the front door. Didn't know what to do so I called Eddie, and he called his dad. So I waited about 8 minutes. All he did was spray some "Blaster" stuff in the key hole and the key worked. I got in and put the kids to bed and immediately went to bed. I slept in and felt a little better. I wasn't sneezing until I got to work. It's started again. Ahhhhh... I so dislike spring time.
I left at 9:00. When I arrived at home, my garage door wouldn't open, what an aweful time for the batteries to go out. Of course my key wouldn't work in the front door. Didn't know what to do so I called Eddie, and he called his dad. So I waited about 8 minutes. All he did was spray some "Blaster" stuff in the key hole and the key worked. I got in and put the kids to bed and immediately went to bed. I slept in and felt a little better. I wasn't sneezing until I got to work. It's started again. Ahhhhh... I so dislike spring time.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
New Shoes
I have been buying Isabel little things for her birthday, and slowly I've been giving them to her. I came to the conclusion that I don't want her birthday to be about getting a ton of presents. I figured if I give her something once a week, she'd learn to appreciate it more. Yesterday I gave her some new sandels. She loved them. She gasped at the sight of them, and immediately wanted to put them on. Everyone that came over last night, she's have to show them off to. She even went to bed and woke up with them.
Mean Mommy
The other night I tried making Isabel go to be without her chupon (pacifier). She cried and cried. It sounded like she kept saying "mean mommy, mean mommy", so I asked her "Do you want your pon pon", she nodded her head. I apologized for not being able to "find" her pon pon and gave it to her. She got right into bed and fell asleep. Maybe we'll try something else next time.
Pinky Attacks
Well it's official I have pink eye in both eyes and it's bad.... Emma had it last week, now I have it. It started Friday morning. I was hoping it was just allergies, because they were acting up, but it just got worst, and on Monday morning when I got to work, my boss encouraged me to go to the doctor. I did and I was sent home for the rest of the day. Today I got up, and it's not any better, I put my drops in yesterday, and the doctor said I could come back to work today, but now my throat is a little sore and my head is congested. I can't go home even if I wanted to, because I put my van in the shop yesterday for routine maintanence, and left my garage door opener in the van. You see the lock on my front door is broken, so I've been going through the garage. I hope I make it through today.,
Thursday, April 14, 2005
Peace be with you
Could you use some peace in your life today? When your life is in turmoil and you wonder if there will ever be another peaceful day for you, open your heart to the God of peace and to Jesus, the Prince of Peace. They will envelop you in a peace that transcends understanding.
John 16: Vs 33 Jesus speaking to the disciples:
"I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world."
John 16: Vs 33 Jesus speaking to the disciples:
"I have told you all this so that you will have peace of heart and mind. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world."
Mission Friends
Yesterday was a success. I'm Director of Children Missions for my church and this month our theme is "Agua Fresca"(fresh water) this comes from the verse John 7:37... If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. for 3 yrs and under they say "Jesus gives fresh water. John 3:37) . Our mission project for this month is gathering gallons of water and donating them to a local women's shelter. It is so fun preparing activities for the kids to do. We are learning about some missionaries (John and Hannah Sullivan) in South Asia (their names have been changed for protection) . Their prayer requests are that they will have the privledge to see churches planted in the country that they are in, and that they will be bold to share the gospel, and that their kids will meet special friends. Please pray for them.
I can't wait until May... The theme will be "May Flowers - Flores de Mayo"... the possibilities for activites are endless. I'm so excited.
I can't wait until May... The theme will be "May Flowers - Flores de Mayo"... the possibilities for activites are endless. I'm so excited.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Happy Thoughts
I could go into detail about how the enemy is attacking us, but I'm not going to waste my time. I'd rather pray. So I'll just tell you guys about the cute pictures that Emma took yesterday. I'll try to scan one in so ya'll can see it. She took one where she is wrapped in a light yellow blanket and has a yellow bow on her head, with a big smile... Then I had them take one of her in yellow bloomers on a sky blue background next to a big rubber ducky. This one I'm going to hang in there bathroom, because it's going to be blue and yellow with rubber duckies... Too cute.
Pray for Emma, she has pink eye, allergies I think.
Pray for Emma, she has pink eye, allergies I think.
Monday, April 11, 2005
911 to the rescue
Just wanted to remind everyone, if you see an ambulance, firetruck, or police car coming down the street with lights and sirens, you have to move over to your RIGHT hand side, so they can pass. It doesn't matter which direction they are coming from, move over. You don't know if they might turn right in front of you, or something.... This weekend we were on Greatsouthwest, which get congested bad... it has two lanes going both ways. I hear a siren, well since I was already on the right hand side I stopped and put on my hazards... the people in front of we started to go when the light turned green... idiots..... anyways that gave space in front of me... you'd think that the people on the left would pull over to the right since I was giving them space.. of course not... nimrods.... They kept going foward, causeing more of a backup... meanwhile the ambulance had given up and was trying to get on the median to drive..... Well some drivers finally came to sense and started pulling in front of me, which gave way so that the ambulance could pass.... I stayed that way because I saw the firetruck..... by the time they past there was a clear path.... the firefighter gave me a wave.... after they past me, I noticed that they were no longer lights and sirens, I guess they got disregarded... oh well.... I did what I needed to do...
Don't forget every second counts with these guys... the faster they get to a call the faster they can save a life or put out a fire.... remember always pull over to the RIGHT.
Don't forget every second counts with these guys... the faster they get to a call the faster they can save a life or put out a fire.... remember always pull over to the RIGHT.
Out of touch
Sorry I haven't written in a while. Isabel got sick on Tuesday night. I had to take her to the doctor on Wednesday morning at 10:00. I was there until 12:40. Then I had to go to Radiology Assoc. to take her to get a chest xray. After that I went to Costco to fill her prescription. Then I went to pick up Emma at the baby sitters. When I arrived, I got a call from Eddie, who had been looking for me...see I left my cell phone at home. He was all panick cause the bank called and said bascially we were almost out of money... I told him not to worry cause God was in control, and all we have to do is pray, and He'd help us figure out a way to overcome this obstacle. Thursday, I went into work at 10:00 am, my babysitter was kind enough to come to my house and watch the girls for me. Friday I took the day off from work, and took the girls to the babysitters house. A friend from church came over to help me pack up the kitchen and pack up my van with alot of boxes. I then took those boxes to the new house. My Pastor and friend Noemi came over Friday night to help out. The hung doors and put door nobs on each door. The kids cleaned up outside. We had a slumber party. Me and the girls. I got home at 11:00 pm. Saturday was fun filled.... I ran errands all day. Sunday I was beat. I had to sing a special at church, teach my sunday school class, and take Isabel to a birthday party at 2:00. (Eddie was at the firestation).
It's monday now, maybe I can rest.
It's monday now, maybe I can rest.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
"Can you help me with this?"
Children enjoy helping out. It makes them feel necessary tothe family's well-being. Even a first-grader can do a good job setting the table or folding a load of towels from the dryer. Sharing chores gives children a chance to taste of life in the "real" world, and helps them see that it takes alot of effort to make a family work. When children complete chores, be sure and thank them.
This was part of an article I read. I wanted to share about the little helper at my house. Her name is Isabel. She helped me yesterday with Emma. She would say "boo" and make her laugh in the car. She played with Emma on the floor. And as I watched from afar, she would try and feed Emma applesause. I came over and said "Thank you for being such a great helper" She replied "Welcome". She is such a great helper. Even at two children are made to feel special when they know they can help out. Other things that I get her to help me with is picking up her toys, taking laundry out of the dryer, carrying my keys or phone from the car. She's my little missionary in training. Thank you Isabel for always helping me.
This was part of an article I read. I wanted to share about the little helper at my house. Her name is Isabel. She helped me yesterday with Emma. She would say "boo" and make her laugh in the car. She played with Emma on the floor. And as I watched from afar, she would try and feed Emma applesause. I came over and said "Thank you for being such a great helper" She replied "Welcome". She is such a great helper. Even at two children are made to feel special when they know they can help out. Other things that I get her to help me with is picking up her toys, taking laundry out of the dryer, carrying my keys or phone from the car. She's my little missionary in training. Thank you Isabel for always helping me.
Monday, April 04, 2005
Not much to say...
Well I don't have much to say this morning. This weekend went by fast. Did the usual Gymboree on Saturday morning, then we went to buy our wood floors for the upstairs of the house, they are going to start installing them today. We had a cookout Saturday night.... it got cold, especially with all the wind in Cedar Hill. Sunday we had church, we ate, we had meetings, then church again.
I've got to get back into working out, I've just been so busy. Usually I would go at lunch, but now I use my lunch hour to run all my errands. Today I brought my workout clothes, so I'm going. I can't wait until they build the Walmart on Collins and RandolMill, that will make it alot easier to do my shopping at lunch.
This time change is killing me.... Hope I adjust soon..
I've got to get back into working out, I've just been so busy. Usually I would go at lunch, but now I use my lunch hour to run all my errands. Today I brought my workout clothes, so I'm going. I can't wait until they build the Walmart on Collins and RandolMill, that will make it alot easier to do my shopping at lunch.
This time change is killing me.... Hope I adjust soon..
Thursday, March 31, 2005
Spiritual Intamacy
We finished our series on Improving Communication in marriage. This week's topic was growing closer to your spouse through spiritual intamacy. We listed ways we could get spiritually closer to our spouse....
1. Read the bible together
2. Pray together
3. Pray aloud for one another
4. Attend a marriage conference
5. Do a devotion together.
6. Discuss this weeks sermon and how to apply to your lives.
Also we listed things that would get in the way.... we've heard them all... no time, kids, work, etc... truth is nothing should get in the way of spending time with God.
Then we listed one thing that we as a couple would commit to doing each day.
Eddie and I chose to read Psalm 16 together every night.
1 Keep me safe, O God,
for in you I take refuge.
2 I said to the LORD , "You are my Lord;
apart from you I have no good thing."
3 As for the saints who are in the land,
they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight. [b]
4 The sorrows of those will increase
who run after other gods.
I will not pour out their libations of blood
or take up their names on my lips.
5 LORD , you have assigned me my portion and my cup;
you have made my lot secure.
6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
7 I will praise the LORD , who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I have set the LORD always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure,
10 because you will not abandon me to the grave, [c]
nor will you let your Holy One [d] see decay.
11 You have made [e] known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand
1. Read the bible together
2. Pray together
3. Pray aloud for one another
4. Attend a marriage conference
5. Do a devotion together.
6. Discuss this weeks sermon and how to apply to your lives.
Also we listed things that would get in the way.... we've heard them all... no time, kids, work, etc... truth is nothing should get in the way of spending time with God.
Then we listed one thing that we as a couple would commit to doing each day.
Eddie and I chose to read Psalm 16 together every night.
1 Keep me safe, O God,
for in you I take refuge.
2 I said to the LORD , "You are my Lord;
apart from you I have no good thing."
3 As for the saints who are in the land,
they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight. [b]
4 The sorrows of those will increase
who run after other gods.
I will not pour out their libations of blood
or take up their names on my lips.
5 LORD , you have assigned me my portion and my cup;
you have made my lot secure.
6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
surely I have a delightful inheritance.
7 I will praise the LORD , who counsels me;
even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I have set the LORD always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I will not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure,
10 because you will not abandon me to the grave, [c]
nor will you let your Holy One [d] see decay.
11 You have made [e] known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand
Wednesday, March 30, 2005
iPod it is....
I have been debating back and forth whether or not to purchase the iPod mini. And if I get the iPod mini, what color, 4 gb or 6gb... there's a $50 difference and 500 song difference. Should I turn my palm into an mp3 player, it would be cheaper, but I'd have to keep up the little storage discs that will hold all my music... after weeks and weeks of debating, I've decided to get the iPod mini pink 4 GB @ $199.00. My birthday is coming up in May, so with all the birthday money I receive (hint hint) I'll go out and buy one. I can't wait.
I signed up Isabel and Emma for swimming classes beginning May 30th... Eddie doesn't know it yet, but I had a $200 credit that I had to use at the swim school that we go to. That would have well covered for one of the girls, but didn't want the other one to feel left out... It's once a week until August 15th... Eddie will have to work 4 times, so I'll need someone to go with me and get in the water with one of the girls.. any volunteers? let me know on the side by emailing me.
Tonight is our marriage class, I'll let you know tomorrow what was covered. Tutalu
I signed up Isabel and Emma for swimming classes beginning May 30th... Eddie doesn't know it yet, but I had a $200 credit that I had to use at the swim school that we go to. That would have well covered for one of the girls, but didn't want the other one to feel left out... It's once a week until August 15th... Eddie will have to work 4 times, so I'll need someone to go with me and get in the water with one of the girls.. any volunteers? let me know on the side by emailing me.
Tonight is our marriage class, I'll let you know tomorrow what was covered. Tutalu
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Milestone..
Emma is officially eating 2 small jars of food a day, and she is rolling over and over and she can hold her own bottle. When I pick her up in the afternoon, she stretches her arms out to me.... too cute.
I'm bringing the walker home from the sitters today so that way she can start practicing... she loves to stand, I think she'll enjoy the walker too.
I'm bringing the walker home from the sitters today so that way she can start practicing... she loves to stand, I think she'll enjoy the walker too.
Monday, March 28, 2005
Salvador
Friday nights' concert was Awesome!!!!! I felt like I was 20 again, my younger days.... Going backstage, going on the bus, sitting on my car talking to the bass player.... ah memories.
Friday we saw a Christian band named Salvador they played alot of latin music, since it was "Congresso", a hispanic youth conference. We were in the front row, just praising God singing a dancing. Afterwards I got my cd signed and had a friend who was working security at the autograph table get my congresso shirt signed. I came to work wearing my Salvador t-shirt.
Reminds me of when I was in the 9th grade and my mom took us to see New Kids on the Block, I thought I was so cool when I went to school, wearing my concert t-shirt. Can't wait to take Isabel and Emma to their first concert.
Friday we saw a Christian band named Salvador they played alot of latin music, since it was "Congresso", a hispanic youth conference. We were in the front row, just praising God singing a dancing. Afterwards I got my cd signed and had a friend who was working security at the autograph table get my congresso shirt signed. I came to work wearing my Salvador t-shirt.
Reminds me of when I was in the 9th grade and my mom took us to see New Kids on the Block, I thought I was so cool when I went to school, wearing my concert t-shirt. Can't wait to take Isabel and Emma to their first concert.
Just Protecting Our Home
Last night could have been better. My dogs were growling and barking at something at the door to our backyard. Not only did they keep waking us up, but they kept waking up Isabel too. This morning I found out what they were barking at.... I walked outside to the front because I was putting the girls in the car and the trash was spread everywhere. I looked across the street and there he was, a big dog looking and laughing at me. At that moment I wished I had a be be gun. I should call animal control, but he's probably long gone by now.
Friday, March 25, 2005
Good Friday?
This day didn't start off well....Rewind to 11:00 am when the phone is ringing and the person on the other line just doesn't take the hint that they have the wrong number even though they are told over and over again. After this incident I come to the conclusion that the family member (uncle #1) that has been staying at my house for the past week has got to go. I tell my uncle #2 "If uncle #1 comes by, don't let him in".... Needless to say I did not sleep well after that. ..... fast foward to right now... Just got a call from uncle #1 wanting to know where Eddie is at so that he can go and help..... rewind to yesterday..... Uncle #1 stayed at home all day, didn't do a darn thing, was watching a movie, as Eddie was loading up all of the wood himself from the garage. How did he get in you ask, through a window.... Oh was Eddie mad.... forward back to my phone call.... "I don't know where Eddie is at... you can't stay at the house any longer".... why? he ask.... "you just can't...." I reply. That's done. Called the house to have someone put his stuff outside.
Rewind..Rewind... to 6:15 this morning... I'm taking my girls to the nanny... Isabel starts to laugh and has a big smile on her face... I couldn't help but smile back. We prayed together for her day, and sang a song..... Something to look foward to... I'm going to the "Salvador" concert tonight. They are a Christian band, that always plays at "Congresso", which is a hispanic youth conference. It's these moments that remind me that it's going to be a good day,
Rewind..Rewind... to 6:15 this morning... I'm taking my girls to the nanny... Isabel starts to laugh and has a big smile on her face... I couldn't help but smile back. We prayed together for her day, and sang a song..... Something to look foward to... I'm going to the "Salvador" concert tonight. They are a Christian band, that always plays at "Congresso", which is a hispanic youth conference. It's these moments that remind me that it's going to be a good day,
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Communicating Through the Trials of Life
Class went well yesterday, we talked about "Communicating Through the Trials of Life"
First prepare for the trials....
List the trials and stresses you are likely to face at some point. (ie death of parents, teenagers, career move)
How do you expect these trials to affect your marriage relationship?
Turning to God in theTrials of Life...
What do these passages say about why God allows trials and suffering?
Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 4:12-14
What is something good that came out of a trial you faced?
1 Cor 10:13, 2 Cor 1:3-4 What do these passages say about how God relates to us during times of stress or trial? How have you seen the truth of one of these Scriptures in your life?
How should we face trials in our life? (Phil 4:4-7)
Communicating...
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 How you apply this passage to a marriage relationship?
Hope you enjoy this mini study.
First prepare for the trials....
List the trials and stresses you are likely to face at some point. (ie death of parents, teenagers, career move)
How do you expect these trials to affect your marriage relationship?
Turning to God in theTrials of Life...
What do these passages say about why God allows trials and suffering?
Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 1 Peter 4:12-14
What is something good that came out of a trial you faced?
1 Cor 10:13, 2 Cor 1:3-4 What do these passages say about how God relates to us during times of stress or trial? How have you seen the truth of one of these Scriptures in your life?
How should we face trials in our life? (Phil 4:4-7)
Communicating...
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 How you apply this passage to a marriage relationship?
Hope you enjoy this mini study.
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Just Bragging...
Isabel is speaking alot more these days, both Spanish and English. She nows the names and the sounds of about 8 animals :
Here's a spanish lesson... (some things might not be spelled right)
chongo, pero, gato, vaca, pato, conejo, rana, & cavayo
monkey, dog, cat, cow, duck, rabbit, frog, & horse
and the 5 primary colors -
rojo, verde, azul, narejado, amarillo.
red, green, blue, orange, yellow
She can sing about 10 songs.
I love you, you love me
Hey, Hey Hey
Twinkle Twinkle
Cinco patitos
Tortillitas
patty cake
On top of spagetti
Saboo
Itsy bitsy spider
She's a lady
She is now learning how to play the harmonica.... My mom bought her one, and she loves it. Emma is rolling over and eating from a spoon she's just so cool.
Here's a spanish lesson... (some things might not be spelled right)
chongo, pero, gato, vaca, pato, conejo, rana, & cavayo
monkey, dog, cat, cow, duck, rabbit, frog, & horse
and the 5 primary colors -
rojo, verde, azul, narejado, amarillo.
red, green, blue, orange, yellow
She can sing about 10 songs.
I love you, you love me
Hey, Hey Hey
Twinkle Twinkle
Cinco patitos
Tortillitas
patty cake
On top of spagetti
Saboo
Itsy bitsy spider
She's a lady
She is now learning how to play the harmonica.... My mom bought her one, and she loves it. Emma is rolling over and eating from a spoon she's just so cool.
So much to do... so little time
For the house.
Finish trim, this week.
Paint trim and put a second coat on the walls, next week.
Put in wood floors the week after
Install cabinets and paint cabinets the week after that.
Hope to finish by April 15, to get insepected and close on the 22nd...
If Ty, can build a complete house in 7 days, this is feasible.
For nothing is impossible for God.
Be Praying.
Finish trim, this week.
Paint trim and put a second coat on the walls, next week.
Put in wood floors the week after
Install cabinets and paint cabinets the week after that.
Hope to finish by April 15, to get insepected and close on the 22nd...
If Ty, can build a complete house in 7 days, this is feasible.
For nothing is impossible for God.
Be Praying.
A day without Eddie....
A day without Eddie is lonely... I miss talking to him face to face.
A day without Eddie is hectic... as I pickup, drop off, feed, play, and put the girls to bed
A day without Eddie is scary... as sometimes I have to go home by myself at night
A day without Eddis is crazy... especially if it's a church day, I have to do the job of 3 people... Mother, teacher, taxi driver.
A day without Eddie is exciting... as I can't wait to see him the next day.
This will be one of those days.
A day without Eddie is hectic... as I pickup, drop off, feed, play, and put the girls to bed
A day without Eddie is scary... as sometimes I have to go home by myself at night
A day without Eddis is crazy... especially if it's a church day, I have to do the job of 3 people... Mother, teacher, taxi driver.
A day without Eddie is exciting... as I can't wait to see him the next day.
This will be one of those days.
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Dora is a big sister now.
Yesterday Dora the Explorer became a big sister. Isabel watched this episode as she was taking her breathing treatment. At the end there was a surprise for Dora. Her mom had twins. A boy and a girl. Dora sang to the babies and rocked them asleep. Dora is a big sister now.
Isabel is a good big sister. As I was trying to get something for Isabel to eat. Emma was in her chair crying (don't know why she'd just finished a bottle). Well Isabel got Emma's bottle and took it to her. She put it is Emmas hands and said "Baby, leche". Then she kept trying to feed Emma a mozerella cheese stick.. Isabel is a big sister now.
Isabel is a good big sister. As I was trying to get something for Isabel to eat. Emma was in her chair crying (don't know why she'd just finished a bottle). Well Isabel got Emma's bottle and took it to her. She put it is Emmas hands and said "Baby, leche". Then she kept trying to feed Emma a mozerella cheese stick.. Isabel is a big sister now.
Nipped it in the bud
Yesterday Isabel was I guess wanting my attention, because she was throwing all of her fridge fonics magnets on the floor. I would tell her to pick them up and she would, but would throw them even further. After about 4 times of this I sent her to her room. After about a minute I let her out and told her to pick them up again and put them on the fridge... you know what she did it. Nipped it in the bud.
Nightmare on Brookwood Ct
One, Two he's coming for you. three, four better lock your door...five, six get your crucifix... seven, eight never stay up late.... nine, ten he's back again...
Do you remeber this song from the nightmare on Elm Street? Well, Freddy wasn't exactly on my street but someone was. I had some bad dreams last night concerning Isabel. I woke up crying twice and had to go checkup on her.
I dreamt that we were close to Mexico, and I was with my girls babysitter. Some man wanted to take Isabel away, but I was like no you can't take her.. take me as well.... Well he said that he'd be back. I kept trying to plead with my babysitter to lets get out of there, but she wouldn't leave. She wouldn't leave... I didn't want to voluntary go, because of the aweful things I knew would happen to me, eventhough my child would be safe. So when the guy came back, he took Isabel, but wouldn't let me go, because I didn't go on my own free will. I was crying and screaming for Isabel and she was too. I'm crying just writing this.... I woke up and told Eddie that Isabel was never going to go to Mexico.... ever. I went to check on her and she was lying peacefully in bed.
I don't know what this dream signifies at the moment. Seeing that it's so close to the Anniversary of Christ's Ressurection. I could relate it to all of my family and friends who doesn't know Christ as their Lord and Savior. If you die, Satan will take you away, and there isn't a darn thing I'm going to be able to do about it. So here it goes. If you want to be assured that you are going to heaven. Just do three things.
A: Accept that you are a sinner and that you need to turn from your sins (Repent)
B: Believe that Jesus died for your sins, and can save you
C: Commit your life to Jesus, and serve him daily.
I've done my part... will you do yours?
With Love,
Michelle
Do you remeber this song from the nightmare on Elm Street? Well, Freddy wasn't exactly on my street but someone was. I had some bad dreams last night concerning Isabel. I woke up crying twice and had to go checkup on her.
I dreamt that we were close to Mexico, and I was with my girls babysitter. Some man wanted to take Isabel away, but I was like no you can't take her.. take me as well.... Well he said that he'd be back. I kept trying to plead with my babysitter to lets get out of there, but she wouldn't leave. She wouldn't leave... I didn't want to voluntary go, because of the aweful things I knew would happen to me, eventhough my child would be safe. So when the guy came back, he took Isabel, but wouldn't let me go, because I didn't go on my own free will. I was crying and screaming for Isabel and she was too. I'm crying just writing this.... I woke up and told Eddie that Isabel was never going to go to Mexico.... ever. I went to check on her and she was lying peacefully in bed.
I don't know what this dream signifies at the moment. Seeing that it's so close to the Anniversary of Christ's Ressurection. I could relate it to all of my family and friends who doesn't know Christ as their Lord and Savior. If you die, Satan will take you away, and there isn't a darn thing I'm going to be able to do about it. So here it goes. If you want to be assured that you are going to heaven. Just do three things.
A: Accept that you are a sinner and that you need to turn from your sins (Repent)
B: Believe that Jesus died for your sins, and can save you
C: Commit your life to Jesus, and serve him daily.
I've done my part... will you do yours?
With Love,
Michelle
Monday, March 21, 2005
Living by God's Standards
Hey everyone....
Well made it through the weekend. Saturday we bought all our lighting fixtures for the house, cleaned, and had a cookout.... I went to a garage sale by my current house and bought a little tykes slide, and a picnic table for Isabel. Alot cheaper than getting it from the store. She loved it. We also flew kites. By the time Isabel got out to the new house the wind had died down so she wasn't able to fly kites, maybe next week.
In Sunday school, we talked bought trusting in God instead of in religious institutions... and about not being a hypocrite. Sometimes people act differently outside of church. It was a good study. We wrote down 5 things that we are doing that we know we aren't suppose to do....
Ok... write it down...
Next, we wrote down five things that we know we should be doing but aren't...
ok write it down.
Now, make a commitment to God to work on 2 items from either list this week.
Hope everyone has a blessed week.
Well made it through the weekend. Saturday we bought all our lighting fixtures for the house, cleaned, and had a cookout.... I went to a garage sale by my current house and bought a little tykes slide, and a picnic table for Isabel. Alot cheaper than getting it from the store. She loved it. We also flew kites. By the time Isabel got out to the new house the wind had died down so she wasn't able to fly kites, maybe next week.
In Sunday school, we talked bought trusting in God instead of in religious institutions... and about not being a hypocrite. Sometimes people act differently outside of church. It was a good study. We wrote down 5 things that we are doing that we know we aren't suppose to do....
Ok... write it down...
Next, we wrote down five things that we know we should be doing but aren't...
ok write it down.
Now, make a commitment to God to work on 2 items from either list this week.
Hope everyone has a blessed week.
Friday, March 18, 2005
GPS for Kids
Hey all you parents. Check out these cool new products. GPS trackers for kids.
They have phones and watches.
www.wherify.com
They have phones and watches.
www.wherify.com
Communication: Listening
Well I lead a marriage class on Wednesday nights at church. I use the books titled HomeBuilders. I've learned alot from these books. So far we've gone through 3. Resolving Conflict, The Marriage Covenant, and now Improving Communication.
Wanted to share what we learned on Wednesday. The 3 keys to listening or being heard.
1. Expression: Let your thoughts be known, people aren't mind readers. Speak clearly.
2. Listening: If you are the listener, the other person has the spotlight, meaning you don't talk, but let them know you are listening by either nodding your head, or other verbal cues, like (really, is that so)
3. Respond: "What is it that you need most from me right now". Many times we try to fix the persons problem, when they don't want it to be fixed. Many times they just need to vent. Let them be the one to tell you what they need.
Wanted to share what we learned on Wednesday. The 3 keys to listening or being heard.
1. Expression: Let your thoughts be known, people aren't mind readers. Speak clearly.
2. Listening: If you are the listener, the other person has the spotlight, meaning you don't talk, but let them know you are listening by either nodding your head, or other verbal cues, like (really, is that so)
3. Respond: "What is it that you need most from me right now". Many times we try to fix the persons problem, when they don't want it to be fixed. Many times they just need to vent. Let them be the one to tell you what they need.
Status: Isabel and Emma
Well Wednesday Isabel was wheezing pretty bad. Thursday morning took her and Emma to the doctor. Isabel was giving 2 breating treatments in the office, and I am now the proud owner of my own nebulizer. She's got to have treatments 3 x's a day for the next 7 days. Emma has ear infections in both ears. She's got to have medicine once a day for the next 10 days.
This couldn't have happened at a better time. I wasn't busy at work, and my house guest were there to go with me and help me at the doctors office and also to stay at home with them while I went to get their prescriptions filled. Thank you God.
This couldn't have happened at a better time. I wasn't busy at work, and my house guest were there to go with me and help me at the doctors office and also to stay at home with them while I went to get their prescriptions filled. Thank you God.
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
A Big Thank You
Just wanted to say thank you to my unexpected house guests. Thank you for cooking dinner, thank you for helping me clean the house, thank you for doing all of my laundry. You are a blessing from the Lord. And to God, my heavenly Father, I will never get tired of all your blessings. I love you.
Sounds like...
Isabel periodically will point to something and say "What's this?" (wha dis). Yesterday, she pointed to her two poiny tails on her head, and asked that question. I told her "Chongo" spanish for ponytail. Well she started making monkey sounds. You see "Chongo" sounds a lot like "Chango" which is monkey in spanish.
When we got home there were some girls feeding the ducks at the duck pond down the street from our house. Isabel and I got down. "Mommy, quack quack"... She was so content watching all the ducks and sea gulls (I think that's what they were, they were white birds) eating their bread and tortillas. It got cold so we had to go. She said "Bye Bye Quack Quack".
In the car, Isabel started singing a song. It wasn't a song that we normally sing, so I listened carefully to what she was singing. "Samooooooooo" "moo moo moo, moo, moo, moo".... I figured it out. It's a song we taught her about a week and 1/2 ago. It's a song from Veggie Tales Silly Songs "Saboooooo, a chumoo moo a chumoo moo" It amazed me that she remembered it on her own and started singing it. I've got to get the video from her Tia, so that she can watch it.
Emma is starting to eat fruits and veges. We've been putting cereal in her milk for a month now. Yesterday she was chowing down on some applesause. Isabel wanted to take over and feed her. I let her cause she was doing a good job. She is such a good helper.
When we got home there were some girls feeding the ducks at the duck pond down the street from our house. Isabel and I got down. "Mommy, quack quack"... She was so content watching all the ducks and sea gulls (I think that's what they were, they were white birds) eating their bread and tortillas. It got cold so we had to go. She said "Bye Bye Quack Quack".
In the car, Isabel started singing a song. It wasn't a song that we normally sing, so I listened carefully to what she was singing. "Samooooooooo" "moo moo moo, moo, moo, moo".... I figured it out. It's a song we taught her about a week and 1/2 ago. It's a song from Veggie Tales Silly Songs "Saboooooo, a chumoo moo a chumoo moo" It amazed me that she remembered it on her own and started singing it. I've got to get the video from her Tia, so that she can watch it.
Emma is starting to eat fruits and veges. We've been putting cereal in her milk for a month now. Yesterday she was chowing down on some applesause. Isabel wanted to take over and feed her. I let her cause she was doing a good job. She is such a good helper.
Monday, March 14, 2005
House
Tile floor is being installed, and we bought the wood floor for downstairs yesterday. It's really rugged, it's going to look cool. Painter should finish the outside and start to prime the inside this week. Also the trim guy will start to hang doors and install crown molding and baseboards. Eddie got all of his cabinet tools moved over to his new shop, so he'll start the cabinets this week too. Told him I didn't need anything too fancy since we are on a time contranint. I'm going to go ahead and put in my vacation for the week of April 22, in faith that we are going to close on that day. Keep praying.
Class Bully
Ok, got a dilema. Isabel is the class bully at church. She is older and bigger than everyone else. So when she wants something and doesn't get it, she starts to hit the other kids. I was teaching her class Sunday night and caught her twice hitting a kid. How do I teach her that this is not acceptable behavior. I've tried spanking her hand, putting her in time out, talking to her.... is this just a phase? Do I continue putting her in time out while explaining what she did is wrong?
Any suggestions? Click on comments below to add a comment. Thanks
Any suggestions? Click on comments below to add a comment. Thanks
Friday, March 11, 2005
Monkey See Monkey Do
On Monday I asked my boss if I could take Friday off so I could clean my house. By Tuesday, I said never mind, I got the house pretty situated. Now it's Friday and things have changed.
Got a call from my grandma, that I needed to clean my house because some relatives were going to come and visit. This sucks because Eddie is working today, so I won't have time to clean.
Should have stuck to my original plan.
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This morning Isabel and I were brushing our teeth. It was so cute, because she would copy everything I did. So when I turned my head to spit, so did she.... too cute.
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House update:
The walls have texture and the columns are primed to be painted. Tile is being installed in the master bath.
Got a call from my grandma, that I needed to clean my house because some relatives were going to come and visit. This sucks because Eddie is working today, so I won't have time to clean.
Should have stuck to my original plan.
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This morning Isabel and I were brushing our teeth. It was so cute, because she would copy everything I did. So when I turned my head to spit, so did she.... too cute.
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House update:
The walls have texture and the columns are primed to be painted. Tile is being installed in the master bath.
Thursday, March 10, 2005
My Keys
Isabel is starting to want to take possession of all of Emma's toys (ok technically they are Isabels, but they were her toys when she was a baby, so I took it upon myselft to pass them down).
There are some big rubber keys that Emma chews on. Yesterday in the car, Isabel had the keys.
Isabel: "Mommy, mi llaves" (my keys)
Me: "No Isabel, son los llaves de la baby" (no they are the baby's keys)
Isabel (turning to look at Emma): "Baby, llaves mine, ok" (baby, keys mine, ok)
Isabel is so funny. We are still working on the sharing thing.
Later on, she said
"Baby mine"
"yes, Isabel the baby is yours"
"mommy, baby mine..."
"bel baby" (Isabel's baby)
Evidently, she thinks if she owns the baby, she owns what the baby has.
She'll be a wise business woman.
There are some big rubber keys that Emma chews on. Yesterday in the car, Isabel had the keys.
Isabel: "Mommy, mi llaves" (my keys)
Me: "No Isabel, son los llaves de la baby" (no they are the baby's keys)
Isabel (turning to look at Emma): "Baby, llaves mine, ok" (baby, keys mine, ok)
Isabel is so funny. We are still working on the sharing thing.
Later on, she said
"Baby mine"
"yes, Isabel the baby is yours"
"mommy, baby mine..."
"bel baby" (Isabel's baby)
Evidently, she thinks if she owns the baby, she owns what the baby has.
She'll be a wise business woman.
Wednesday, March 09, 2005
Sleepless in Grand Prairie
I hate it when Eddie works at the station. I never get a good nights rest. Last night was no different. I just hate being alone at night by myself with 2 little ones. It doesn't help that I watch Law & Order SVU either. Last nights episode was creepy, I couldn't even finish watching it, so I called Eddie just to hear his voice and then I went to sleep. Got off to a late start this morning just because I was so tired from my sleepless night. Tonight will be a good night, because Eddie will be there.
I realize that I need to turn my fears over to God, easier said than done. I'm still working on this on.
I realize that I need to turn my fears over to God, easier said than done. I'm still working on this on.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005
No TV = Good Night
Yesterday, I came to work and told my boss that I might want to have Friday off just to clean the house. Well yesterday after picking out tile for our house, I got home and Emma was asleep. So I thought, perfect, I can clean the house. Isabel started helping me pick up all the clothes to take it to the laundry room. She helped me get the clothes out of the dryer too. I got alot accomplished seeing that the TV was off and I was not being distracted. When Eddie got home I asked him to play with the girls while I finshed cleaning the kitchen, and I had the TV off. Sometimes we get distracted with whats on TV, and that takes our attention away from the girls. By 8:30 all lights were out and we were putting the girls to bed.
Isabel: "no night night"
Me: "Si, night night Emma va ir night night" - (Emma is going to sleep)
Isabel: "Emma night night?"
Me: "Si"
Me: "Vamos orar" - (We're going to pray)
So Isabel gets on her knees in front of her bed, she closes her eyes and me and Eddie kneel beside her. Eddie prays...
Eddie: ".... en el nombre de Cristo Jesus"...... (in the name of Jesus Christ)....
Before he can finish you hear a big "AAAAAMEN"
Isabel: "no night night"
Me: "Si, night night Emma va ir night night" - (Emma is going to sleep)
Isabel: "Emma night night?"
Me: "Si"
Me: "Vamos orar" - (We're going to pray)
So Isabel gets on her knees in front of her bed, she closes her eyes and me and Eddie kneel beside her. Eddie prays...
Eddie: ".... en el nombre de Cristo Jesus"...... (in the name of Jesus Christ)....
Before he can finish you hear a big "AAAAAMEN"
All the same to me
Sometimes when I'm in the car, I put my makeup on. The first thing I put on is my lotion. Well Isabel of course wants lotion on her face too, so I put some in her hand, and she proceeds to put it on her face. The other day there was a can of mouse that I was using to put on her hair. Being that it is white like my lotion, she proceeded to get the excess from the bottle and put it on her face. It's all the same to her.
Off to a good start
This morning we got off to a good start. I woke up only 6 minutes early 4:54. I took a shower, folded the clothes in the dryer, put more clothes to wash, got dress, got the girls bag ready, read my bible, ate breakfast, got the girls in the car, got gas, dropped them off at the baby sitter, and got to work all by 6:30 am....
I wish every morning was this successful.
I wish every morning was this successful.
Monday, March 07, 2005
Walls are up.
The walls of our new house are up. Yeah! It's so cools to be able to walk through out new house and see a "house" not just boards. Hopefully our driveway will go in today, if it doesn't rain.
My Mission
Eddie taught sunday school yesterday and it was a really good class. It was over Jeremiah 1:5-18a ... anyways it was about 1: Assignment 2: Equipment 3. Confirmation 4: Assurance.
I encourage everyone one to do this.
1. Think of something you'd like to do, either at home, work, or at church.
Did God put that in your heart, it could be your assignment from him.
How has God prepared you in your life to complete this task.
Example....
Eddie is minister of evanglism.... He could see that God prepared him throughout his life for this mission... At 15 he sold newspapers door to door. At 17 he managed at shift team at Pizzahut. In his current job, he deals with people in all kinds of situations.
For evangelism, he goes door to door, talks with people in different situations, trying to sell them in the fact that Jesus is the way to salvation.
2. Equipment: God gives you his presence and power to complete the task.
3. Confirmation: If it's something from God he will confirm it through dreams or other people.
4. Assurance: It's up to you to complete the task. Be assured that you can complete it with God's help
Great Study!
I encourage everyone one to do this.
1. Think of something you'd like to do, either at home, work, or at church.
Did God put that in your heart, it could be your assignment from him.
How has God prepared you in your life to complete this task.
Example....
Eddie is minister of evanglism.... He could see that God prepared him throughout his life for this mission... At 15 he sold newspapers door to door. At 17 he managed at shift team at Pizzahut. In his current job, he deals with people in all kinds of situations.
For evangelism, he goes door to door, talks with people in different situations, trying to sell them in the fact that Jesus is the way to salvation.
2. Equipment: God gives you his presence and power to complete the task.
3. Confirmation: If it's something from God he will confirm it through dreams or other people.
4. Assurance: It's up to you to complete the task. Be assured that you can complete it with God's help
Great Study!
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Simply Amazing
Firefighter, paramedic, cabinet maker, contractor, husband, dad, minister of evangelism...
These are some of the hats that my husband wears. He is currently building our house, (a first for him), and it's truly amazing that just by reading, watching a few shows, and researching, he is building a house. And let me tell you, this house is the best build house I've seen. I won't go into details, but trust me it is. Anything he puts his mind to, he accomplishes it, that is what is so amazing. He is a jack of all trades. I mean he's not a sports fanatic, but he knows the world of sports, He know a little about alot of things. Amazing. He is such a hard worker, not only does he work at the station, and is building a house, but he also comes home and will clean the kitchen, or fold some clothes. He's a great dad, and husband. He always prays for us, and takes care of us.
He amazes me everyday.
These are some of the hats that my husband wears. He is currently building our house, (a first for him), and it's truly amazing that just by reading, watching a few shows, and researching, he is building a house. And let me tell you, this house is the best build house I've seen. I won't go into details, but trust me it is. Anything he puts his mind to, he accomplishes it, that is what is so amazing. He is a jack of all trades. I mean he's not a sports fanatic, but he knows the world of sports, He know a little about alot of things. Amazing. He is such a hard worker, not only does he work at the station, and is building a house, but he also comes home and will clean the kitchen, or fold some clothes. He's a great dad, and husband. He always prays for us, and takes care of us.
He amazes me everyday.
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Things that go bump in the night
Emma was sleeping in our room last night, and we'd been asleep for a while. Eddie got home from working at the house and came to bed. Then we hear "bump bump - budadump - bump".
Eddie: "What was that?"
Me: "That was Emma farting."
Eddie: "Whaaaat? I thought that was you tapping your fingers on the wall."
Me: "Nope, like father like daughter."
Eddie: "ha ha ha.... I can't wait to tell the guys at the station, they'll get a kick out of this, because that's what I do in the middle of the night"
Oh, the things that makes a father proud.
Eddie: "What was that?"
Me: "That was Emma farting."
Eddie: "Whaaaat? I thought that was you tapping your fingers on the wall."
Me: "Nope, like father like daughter."
Eddie: "ha ha ha.... I can't wait to tell the guys at the station, they'll get a kick out of this, because that's what I do in the middle of the night"
Oh, the things that makes a father proud.
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
The Next Mariah
Emma is starting to play with objects more, by grabbing things and putting them in her mouth. Now I've got to go through all of Isabel's old toys and pull out some rattles...
When we were at my mom's I had a proud moment. Isabel took one of my nephew's spidermans', of course this did not sit well with him, he's having a little problem with sharing. Nevertheless, my sister got on to him, and he started to cry. Then my big girl came back into the room and saw that he was crying and patted him on the head saying "Ya, Ya, Ya.... shhhh Tacob" and then she gave him his spiderman back. I felt so proud, that she showed compassion, and selflessness. Then my nephew showed appreciation by giving her a play cell phone. A truce was formed.
As we were driving home, Isabel was talking into her cell phone imitaing the way I talk into my Nextel phone when I use it as a walkie talkie. She'd say "Hi Papa, hi mama"..In a loud voice, just like I do - too cute.
"Always and Forever" from the 60's played on the radio, which happens to be mine and Eddie's favorite song. It was so cute because Isabel started singing right along with us, singing high, low, soft, and loud. Then when Tom Jones' "She's a Lady" came on, she picked it up real fast, singing ....."lady.. wo, wo, wo".... when we got home I had a duet on my hands, Eddie would sing "She's a Lady", and Isabel would come in with "wo, wo, wo", quite the pair those two...
When we were at my mom's I had a proud moment. Isabel took one of my nephew's spidermans', of course this did not sit well with him, he's having a little problem with sharing. Nevertheless, my sister got on to him, and he started to cry. Then my big girl came back into the room and saw that he was crying and patted him on the head saying "Ya, Ya, Ya.... shhhh Tacob" and then she gave him his spiderman back. I felt so proud, that she showed compassion, and selflessness. Then my nephew showed appreciation by giving her a play cell phone. A truce was formed.
As we were driving home, Isabel was talking into her cell phone imitaing the way I talk into my Nextel phone when I use it as a walkie talkie. She'd say "Hi Papa, hi mama"..In a loud voice, just like I do - too cute.
"Always and Forever" from the 60's played on the radio, which happens to be mine and Eddie's favorite song. It was so cute because Isabel started singing right along with us, singing high, low, soft, and loud. Then when Tom Jones' "She's a Lady" came on, she picked it up real fast, singing ....."lady.. wo, wo, wo".... when we got home I had a duet on my hands, Eddie would sing "She's a Lady", and Isabel would come in with "wo, wo, wo", quite the pair those two...
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