Wednesday, April 25, 2012
PS
No, the "expensive shoe" does not refer to his orthopaedic braces, shee whiz. It refers to a $45 pair of the most adorable little Clarks you've ever seen.
Getting creative
A dear friend expressed to me earlier this year that in order to have a friendship with Christ at this busy time of her life with two young children and one on the way, she and Jesus would just have to "get creative". A verse a day, a small reading, may be all she could make time for, but it would have to be something.
Today I am trying to get out the door (with makeup on thank you very much because it is raining and the circles under my eyes will surely reflect the grayness of the day). I am trying to get out the door because in running errands yesterday we lost one of William's rather expensive first shoes. I am trying to get out the door amidst cheerios on the floor and a crying baby and a toddler who insists he needs more food again. I am trying to get out the door but in reality I am trying to get out of my life for a minute... and my house in all its chaos is a microcosm of my life.
Thank you LORD for reminding me that I am in great need of Your wisdom. It struck me that in order to accomplish the impossible (i.e. get out the door without yelling at the little boys) I would need to recharge. Thus, while William pulled on my leg crying to be held and Jonathan snuck to the computer though I had told him not to, I read my CS Lewis devotional. While the boys pulled every pot out of the cupboard and metal clashed against metal creating a cacophony of toddler music, I recharged.
The "heavy metal" (now a good ten minutes later) is just starting to subside, but I have had my creative time with my friend Jesus.
Thank the good LORD for His sense of humor and flexibility.
Today I am trying to get out the door (with makeup on thank you very much because it is raining and the circles under my eyes will surely reflect the grayness of the day). I am trying to get out the door because in running errands yesterday we lost one of William's rather expensive first shoes. I am trying to get out the door amidst cheerios on the floor and a crying baby and a toddler who insists he needs more food again. I am trying to get out the door but in reality I am trying to get out of my life for a minute... and my house in all its chaos is a microcosm of my life.
Thank you LORD for reminding me that I am in great need of Your wisdom. It struck me that in order to accomplish the impossible (i.e. get out the door without yelling at the little boys) I would need to recharge. Thus, while William pulled on my leg crying to be held and Jonathan snuck to the computer though I had told him not to, I read my CS Lewis devotional. While the boys pulled every pot out of the cupboard and metal clashed against metal creating a cacophony of toddler music, I recharged.
The "heavy metal" (now a good ten minutes later) is just starting to subside, but I have had my creative time with my friend Jesus.
Thank the good LORD for His sense of humor and flexibility.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Easter, Soccer, Life is fun!
Opening day of baseball season... pretty amped up at our house!
That's right ladies, I'm a'growin.
The "Terrific Tigers" getting it done.
Perhaps the highlight of every game: snack.
-"So, is this kid serious?"
-"Yeah, I'm pretty sure he's going to get past us."
Lookin' good!
Ready to go.
Call me biased, but my son is already picking up on appropriate footwork on the field.
Jonathan's biggest fan:)
Father-son huddle.
In other news... William had his first lollipop. He liked it.
Easter Sunday: William Kyle with Uncle Kyle.
Easter baskets:)
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