October 25, 2011
PUMPKIN TIME!!
This week is all about pumpkins!! We are learning how to cook using the whole pumpkin today! We will be making pumpkin muffins for breakfast! :) Our family is Gluten Free so, our recipes will be too! I will post pics and the recipe later today! :)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Living with less....
We are one of those "larger" families. We live on a budget and shop with coupons! We simplify all parts of our lives. We are not driven by popularity but, self motivation. We are very scheduled but, relaxed. We don't expect perfection but, take things as they arise. We are happiest when we stay to ourselves and don't have to meet others expectations. We look within for acceptance and ignore the outside. We are not selfish but, loving and giving. We are good listeners and assertive when we speak. We are never up-to-date with the latest fashions and gadgets but, we get the most attention. We try our best not to judge and avoid gossip at all costs. We refrain from outside situations that could cause drama since, we are big enough to have our own. We LOVE with all our hearts and we do our best to follow God. We ARE that family!
We thank God every day for giving us what we need, not what we think we need. We are so blessed to be enjoying the many fruits of the spirit and the gift of our FAMILY!
We thank God every day for giving us what we need, not what we think we need. We are so blessed to be enjoying the many fruits of the spirit and the gift of our FAMILY!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Discipline with Love
Being a mother of many little ones I try to always rolemodel the "examples" I want my children to image. However, when things get tough in our home my children begin to act as if they want to be "heard"! The only way I can get a word out is to be "heard" too. Obviously, this way of reacting won't work well when we are out so, change is definite! I prayed and prayed about different ways to handle this and finally believe I may have figured it out! I will first, have to teach the children that when something is wrong, we can be "heard" better if we speak slowly and softly. Secondly, after accomplishing that, I won't have to be "heard" in return. Third, I will be able to resolve it faster if these steps are followed!
I have always been a very gentle mother. Although, it can sometimes be very challenging when the child is misbehaving on purpose. I have found that daily prayer in our home is a must and the rest will follow after that. We are a very busy family and sometimes get caught up in everybody elses troubles. We teach our children alternatives to gossip and slander. We shy away from the groups that involve the drama and pointless acts toward one another and we try and teach them with love. So,if we do this, where are the children learning to be so angry??
I have spent numerous hours on this subject with many, many people. It is one of those subjects most people would rather avoid. For me, as mom, I have no choice but, to confront it. It is one of the many emotions that have little or no reasoning. It a harder one to discuss and understand. But, it is real and needs our attention.
I have learned over the years of being a parent that "we" are the sources of their anger even when we have no connection to the source. It is sometimes overwhelming for them to be angry at anyone or anything else. They look to us for comfort and soothing after, treating us like we were their worst enemy. It is important to teach them boundaries for this reason. In doing so, we will all understand each other more.
I believe, these children tell us a story through their behavior. They seek our attention and approval especially, when there are many contenders. It is hard sometimes to "understand" what they are thinking?! Yet, at other times it's really clear. I try my best as their mother to reach each child on an individual basis at least one time per day. With their ages from newborn to pre-teen, I have my work cut out for me!
Our schedules here in the home, are our main discipline. There is no rigidness to our day. Some days are better than others. We try and make everything a "family" activity. We live each day growing in God's grace and loving each other! May God continue to give us the strength to do his will!! AMEN!!!
I have always been a very gentle mother. Although, it can sometimes be very challenging when the child is misbehaving on purpose. I have found that daily prayer in our home is a must and the rest will follow after that. We are a very busy family and sometimes get caught up in everybody elses troubles. We teach our children alternatives to gossip and slander. We shy away from the groups that involve the drama and pointless acts toward one another and we try and teach them with love. So,if we do this, where are the children learning to be so angry??
I have spent numerous hours on this subject with many, many people. It is one of those subjects most people would rather avoid. For me, as mom, I have no choice but, to confront it. It is one of the many emotions that have little or no reasoning. It a harder one to discuss and understand. But, it is real and needs our attention.
I have learned over the years of being a parent that "we" are the sources of their anger even when we have no connection to the source. It is sometimes overwhelming for them to be angry at anyone or anything else. They look to us for comfort and soothing after, treating us like we were their worst enemy. It is important to teach them boundaries for this reason. In doing so, we will all understand each other more.
I believe, these children tell us a story through their behavior. They seek our attention and approval especially, when there are many contenders. It is hard sometimes to "understand" what they are thinking?! Yet, at other times it's really clear. I try my best as their mother to reach each child on an individual basis at least one time per day. With their ages from newborn to pre-teen, I have my work cut out for me!
Our schedules here in the home, are our main discipline. There is no rigidness to our day. Some days are better than others. We try and make everything a "family" activity. We live each day growing in God's grace and loving each other! May God continue to give us the strength to do his will!! AMEN!!!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Thank you, God for all my friends!!
Just recently, I traveled to a conference and met some new friends!! I am so blessed to have all of them!! It is so amazing how your life fills with such good things when we are surrounded with "good" people!!!! I will try and return that favor to all of you too!! :)
What is a FRIEND?? A friend is someone who you can relate with and talk to. It's a person that has likeness and values that you share. It is someone who can listen to you as well as "vent" themselves. It is a special person that you can pray for and they will pray for you too! I am so blessed to have MANY of these!! Thank you, God! You are truly my BEST FRIEND!!!
What is a FRIEND?? A friend is someone who you can relate with and talk to. It's a person that has likeness and values that you share. It is someone who can listen to you as well as "vent" themselves. It is a special person that you can pray for and they will pray for you too! I am so blessed to have MANY of these!! Thank you, God! You are truly my BEST FRIEND!!!
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day!!
Today was such a special day! The children came into our room singing "Happy Father's Day" to their Dad! It made him smile! We made breakfast for Daddy and played games with him!! The children then, helped him clean his garage and gave him his present!! WOW!! He got a GPS!! He was so excited he had to play with it for a bit before deciding to charge it!
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