tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45094524818409367792012-02-16T22:40:56.572-05:00Encouragement for the heart and mind of a Mom.Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.comBlogger711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-8273181085794349852011-12-03T23:46:00.001-05:002011-12-03T23:46:20.286-05:00

Monogram Snowman HolidayTurn family photos into holiday cards at Shutterfly.com.View the entire collection of cards.

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Couldn't wait to share this thought provoking article I came across while visiting Josh Harris' blog. It is about the blindspots in our parenting and homeschooling, but it is for every parent as it addresses our weaknesses as well as our children's and what we can do about them while our children are still young. It was a humbling and much appreciated read for me as I identified with so many of

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I love to shop at Shutterfly! It's a great way to organize the wonderful moments you capture throughout the year on your camera. Here's a sample of their personalized cards. Pictures speak a thousand words...or more! 5x7 Folded Card View the entire collection of cards.

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In the day to day routine of life, it's easy to get consumed with our individual to-do lists. Mom's are busy people and a Mom doesn't get a day off very often. But there are always ways a Mom can make a difference and not just in the life of her own family. If you are looking for a way to reach out and change a life for the better, please take a look at NURU. Overwhelming may describe your day,

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If you have a preschooler, please take the time to read the blog post. It's worth your time and then some! I promise you won't forget it and it's a wonderful reminder and encouragement. I loved it and hope you will too! A big "Thank you," to my sweet friend, Jodi for sharing this on FB!

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Where did the summer go? It seemed to come and go so quickly that I can hardly believe we are beginning our second school year. Today was "Back to School Day," for our daughter while it's our son's first year of preschool. We are using Sonlight as our curriculum as we were so pleased with it last year. I also picked up some Character training materials for our 4 year old that I will use for us

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Image: Danilo Rizzuti / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Today I was encouraging my daughter as she was completing a math assignment. Although she knows her numbers, as a lefty she is frequently tempted to write some of them backwards. She recognizes this tendency and before writing her answer she insists on checking what the correctly written number looks like before writing it down. Today I drew the

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This one's for you Lorrie! So much for my New Year's Resolution. It's been since March that I last posted. Life has been busy here! But what family with 3 young children isn't? Life is very good though. A brief update. We felt God confirming our decision to home school our daughter for her first year of Kindergarten. This has been a wonderful decision for our family although sometimes daunting.

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I've talked with several Mother's recently about the "busy season" of Motherhood. There's so much to do! Sometimes we get so busy that we may fall prey to numerous temptations. Feeling sorry for ourselves, forgetting to take time for ourselves, forgetting our motivation for doing all the things we do as wives and Mothers. I recently encountered a person who thought the sacrificing I am doing for

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We're expecting our third child and considering the benefits of cloth diapering. You can read more at Passionate Homemaking where Lindsey is offering a free giveaway of Envibums all in one cloth diaper. They are cute! Sounds like a great company as well. Check Envibums out and let me know what you think if you've already tried them.

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Enjoy this article and great example of what it means to be a "stay at home" Mother. Thanks again to Passionatehomemaking.com's, Lindsey Edmonds. Thank you to the homeschooling Mom's who have provided me with such positive encouragement in your comments! What a timely blessing you have been to me.

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Photo Courtesy Photo8.com Today is one of the saddest days. A family in our church are experiencing devastating loss as they mourn the death of their 3 month old son. Our family attended the visitation today and I am left numb with grief for this sweet baby's parents, family and friends. I am also thankful though. I am thankful that they are believers in God. I am thankful that God is our

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I feel like I've entered an entirely new culture. We recently decided to take the step of faith into the world of homeschooling and it didn't take long for me to feel in over my head in a foreign land. My first question: "Where is the tour guide?" When my husband and I were "on the fence" about several schooling options for our 4 year old daughter, we toured a few schools and attended a

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2nd Anniversary Celebration: Healthy Homemaking e-book!

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I've taken a real interest in living a more natural lifestyle. Yes, it's good to "Go Green," but more importantly as a Christian I feel I am called to be a good steward of God's resources. The big question is, "How do I begin?"Well, it's not the first time I have mentioned one of my favorite blogs. Passionatehomemaking.com is one of the best resources for encouragement in the home and in pursuing

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/dr_john2005/ / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0Revive our Hearts is a radio program that I love to turn to for encouragement as a wife and Mother. They are asking, "What is a True Woman?" To find the answer and join me in finding encouragement in biblical womanhood please check out the website. You can listen to the program from the site and find messages on nearly every subject

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I read from Proverbs 2 this morning. How often I ask God for wisdom in the midst of life's trials. He gives instructions right here on how to find it! My NIV Study Bible explains it like this...First: We must trust and honor God.Second: We must realize that the Bible reveals God's wisdom to us.Third: We must make a lifelong series of right choices and avoid moral pitfalls. Fourth: When we make

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I'm back.As most Mom's know, we have limited private time in a day and I took a break from blogging in order to focus on some projects at home and catch up on some reading. I hope to pick back up as I find the time. I have missed this outlet.I've made some updates which include a Mom Moment store where you can find some of the books I have found particularly helpful or encouraging in the roles of

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Bedtime prayer can be a bit chaotic at times at our house. Getting our daughter to focus is a key theme each evening. That is why I found this article on bedtime prayer so encouraging. (Thanks you Andy.)So, I have some memorizing to do. I'm starting with the Apostles' Creed because although it is familiar, I've always wanted to know it by heart. Now I have application purposes. Best Wishes

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If you haven't noticed, my blog has become somewhat stagnant as I have allowed lengthy lapses of time between posts. I tried but blogging in this forum is just not working for me at this season in my life.I want to share information and insight in an attempt to inspire and encourage others. What I've found is that this format isn't really effective at accomplishing that goal with the limitations

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1. FIVE things under $5 that I couldn't live without -Silk Chocolate Soy Milk -Oxi Clean stain remover -Email-so glad it's free! -Disposable diapers (I'm with you Lorrie!) -Iced Sweet Tea (love the nurses/housekeeper I work with who make it every shift!) 2. FIVE favorite movies -The Note Book -The Sixth Sense -13 Going on 30 -Pure Country -It's a Wonderful Life(Chic Flicks & Love stories rate

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I've been thinking about my daughter Abigail a lot this evening. I keep noticing these incredible growth spurts in her vocabulary and comprehension. Even her emotional development amazes me. She's been encouraging me and Jackson throughout the day. She's quick to help wherever she is able. We laugh so much together everyday.Her most notable progressions were April 16th and April 27th. These dates

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Setting the stage: Daddy (Andy) and Daughter (Abigail, 2 yrs. & 10 months)) are competing for the television while Mommy (me, Jenn) is making dinner and watching Son (Jackson, 10 monts).Daddy puts in his Superman DVD and begins watching."See Abigail, this is Daddy's favorite movie. Don't you want to see my favorite movie?""No Daddy, I want to watch my movies."With more enthusiasm in attempt to

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Did you watch American Idol this week? I caught the end of the episode that closed with the finalists singing Shout to the Lord. I was perplexed. That's probably why I enjoyed reading Josh Harris' post on his reactions to the performance and the many others who responded to his blog. Check it out. What did you think?

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Have you ever felt like you've lost yourself in motherhood? Maybe you looked at the clock one day and saw it was noon when you realized you had changed dirty diapers, bathed children, made breakfast and lunch, cleaned up the messes from breakfast and lunch and dressed the children. But when you looked in the mirror you noticed you hadn't yet brushed your hair or teeth and your own stomach was

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Abigail woke up this morning at 2am. She was trying to "get the spider's off" herself. Her temperature was 104.7. We took her to the ER as advised.We've been nursing her fever all day along with her runny nose, sneezes, itchy eyes and decreased desire for food and drink. It's been a long day. Her fever returns before it's time for the next dose of rotating tylenol and motrin. We took her to the

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Looking at old pictures, I found one of myself as a baby and my young father (Abigail's Grandad). Do you know who this is Abigail? Abigail stares at her Grandad in his youth and says matter of factly, "My husband."Grandma is going to bed and Abigail looks up at her face that has night creme on it. "Grandma, you have creme on your face. That's silly. Silly, ole Grandma!" "I'm a deep sea diver

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Deuteronomy 31:66 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

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Do you have a bible reading plan? If not, please see yesterday's post. I didn't, but I do now. Since it's not January 1, I'm beginning in Deuteronomy. Here's a glimpse of what I reflected on today. It brought global warming to mind. See what you think.22 Your children who follow you in later generations and foreigners who come from distant lands will see the calamities that have fallen on the

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Having trouble staying on task with your daily devotions? If you're like me the day can go by so quickly and before you know it you've missed a day. I like to pray and read verses, but bible study takes focused effort and I'm guilty of not making it the priority it needs to be EVERY day. I'm making a plan though. Getting discouraged doesn't help. I never seem to run out of time to check me email

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"Do you watch Oprah?" This has often been a question that when posed to me brings anxiety. The truth? Yes, I watch Oprah on occasion. I enjoy her engaging personality and celebrity guests. I also detest some of her shows topics and her perspectives that don't coincide with a true christian perspective. Granted, these unbiblical topics and perspectives would bother me coming from any media source,

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I was running frantically through Target the other day trying to find a missing sock. My 7 month old little boy hates wearing socks, but it's cold outside and he needs them. Not to mention it was literally freezing outside and the socks are new and quite adorable I might add. The whole family was with me, including Grandma, when we checked out at Target and I realized only one sock was accounted

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Baby crying. Gotta pick the baby. He comes first. Sure miss writing. Be back soon...I hope! :) God bless.I love being a Mommy. Thank you God. Please help me to soak in every moment...even when I'm tempted to be impatient or long for something less important than the gifts of Jackson and Abigail that you have given to me to hold. I am blessed and thankful.

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Happy New Year 2008!It's that time for making and keeping resolutions. I love a New Year. It's like the first day of school that every one gets to take part in for the rest of our lives. A fresh start, a clean slate and a new beginning. All at the flip of a calendar.I always loved that line in You've Got Mail when they compare a fall day in New York to that of the smell of newly sharpened pencils

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I CORINTHIANS 13 - A CHRISTMAS VERSIONIf I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas cookies, preparing gourmet meals and arranging a beautifully adorned table at mealtime, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another

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After spending the weekend in the pediatric unit and emergency room of our local hospital, our family is happy to be home and healthy once again!We all came down with a severe virus. It began with Jackson (5 1/2 months) and worked it's way down to me then Abigail (2 1/2 years) and finally Andy. Three of the four of us were hospitalized with the terrible bug and stress levels were high. It was

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Obedience seems to be a theme at our house this days. I wish I could say it's because we're excelling at it, but I'm afraid that's not been the case. We're working at it though and it's always a priority. I am working at it myself in relation to my personal devotions. I woke up early yesterday in an attempt to try a new routine in which I would have my quiet times before the children awoke.

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My daughter, Abigail is two and a half. She recently learned a phrase commonly used by 2 year olds known as, "That's mine." Abigail was explaining to me that she possessed something that she didn't particularly want to share and stated, "That's mine's." I said, "No Abigail, It's 'mine.'" My intention was to emphasize that "mine" is singular, not that her posession belonged to me.To this she

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I can hardly believe how long it's been since my last blog. Time has flown by. So many blog posts have been written in my mind and yet never made it to print on my blog. Does that happen to you too? You're thinking of a great entry, but you're in your car or falling asleep or taking care of your little ones. Well, I'm back.I took a vacation with my family and it was wonderful. I feel refreshed.

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Up until this week I would say my daughter's bedtime prayers with her before laying her down in her crib for "night-night." Since her vocabulary has increased at a speedy rate of late, I decided to change her bedtime routine up and take advantage of this wonderful milestone of learning how to express herself. I simply paused after she folded her hands and sat on her knees in front of me and asked

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You want to know one of my weaknesses? I like to watch The View. It's one of my indulgences in the day. I make Abigail's lunch while she watches Sesame Street and she eats lunch when I watch The View (or some of it anyway).My husband will occasionally harass me about the members on the panel or the topics discussed and I will be the first to admit I can't justify a lot of it. However, it's nice

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The beauty of silence. Nothing but the typing of the keys can be heard in our home right now. This just doesn't happen often.Abigail (2) and Jackson (2 months) are down for their naps. I feel so accomplished!I was talking with a girlfriend about the joys and sacrifices of stay-at-home motherhood. It's a temporary sacrifice in identity when you have a history of being known for your professional

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It's been a while, I know. August has been a busy and enjoyable month although very chaotic at times. I'm adjusting to mothering two. One didn't take a nap today and the other just woke up as I began to type. Maybe I'll be back in writing mode soon, but right now it's hit and miss. I love being a Mom first. Everything else is elective right now. I'll be posting when Mommyhood isn't calling me

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A friend sent me these tips today. I really appreciated them. I hope they bless you and your home too!1. Pray2. Go to bed on time.3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or thatwill compromise your mental health5. Delegate tasks to capable others.6. Simplify and un clutter your life.7. Less is more. (Although one is often

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-12730943290816543162007-07-31T14:01:00.000-05:002007-08-01T14:19:50.866-05:00

I watched the View today and found it surprisingly encouraging and wanted to share the reason why. They hosted author Denise Jackson, wife of famous country music artist, Alan Jackson.I've always enjoyed country music and anyone who does is typically a fan of Alan Jackson, but today my admiration for him and his family jumped quite a bit. His wife wrote a book about their marriage and life

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Celebrating my two year olds first pooh in the potty today. We have been looking forward to this day for so long. What a gift it will be to have only one in diapers! Abigail was so excited that she called Daddy in to see her success as well and we all did a happy dance to show our pride and shared excitement. Who knew potty training would provide so much joy? God is faithful. Keep the faith.

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It's late. I'm exhausted. Being a Mom of a 2 year old and newborn is draining. I love my two so much, but they require a lot of me. My days are full of diapers, feedings, late nights/early mornings and discipline, but they are also full of hugs, kisses and cuddles. May this verse encourage you during your periods of weariness as it does in mine. God is good all the time."Let us not become weary

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-89804594681070340952007-07-15T14:44:00.000-05:002007-07-15T15:01:26.461-05:00

I've got it bad. I haven't had it for a long time and here it is...the "wants."Have you ever just wanted something so much that you felt you needed it? I'm talking about the materialistic things we don't need at all, but would really enjoy and feel they would be the answer to all our cravings. They can be cars, vacations, jewlery or any number of things. My "want" is a camera.Now I already have a

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Who knew when we were young that one day "Nap time" would be so much fun.Motherhood is exhausting right now. Late nights, all nighters and early mornings are leaving me with little energy. I love it all though. I know that this time will be gone soon and I want to remember every yawn my son takes. He's great.My Mother-in-law is here lending a helping hand and offering for me to take a nap. An

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My Aunt passed away of Cancer yesterday. She went peacefully as all of her faith was in her Savior to guide her home. It's still sad to feel the loss of a loved one, but what a blessing it is to know she wasn't in anguish as she faced death. I admire her so much and am encouraged by her even in her last moments.My dear friend Billy's Mother passed away earlier this month of cancer as well. His

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It is done. I just gave my consent for my husband to go purchase our first mini van.This is a big day for us as a family and for me personally. It's taken me a long time for to come around to this idea. I'm embarrassed to say that I've kicked, screamed and cried. What brought me to the decision ultimately though was prayer. I knew only God could make this transition happen for me and he

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-66529332178219982822007-06-29T21:13:00.000-05:002007-06-29T21:23:59.125-05:00

I'm proud to announce the birth of our first son, Jackson. After 41 weeks of pregnancy, my water finally broke and our little boy arrived just 7 hours later. This was a much smoother labor than my first and left me feeling empowered and so thankful to God for hearing and answering my prayers. We made it without any complications and have a healthy and happy new member to our family. What a

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If you're a Mom near or around her 30's, you'll enjoy this. I couldn't have related more.

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I was going to title this entry, "Time Flies" because I can hardly believe it's been a month since my last post. But when I look back on this past month it hasn't been a breeze either. I'm now overdue in my pregnancy and anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new little boy.I could have been induced on my due date, but I passed up the chance in hopes of having a more natural birth experience. I

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I love Mother's Day. I have been blessed with an amazing Mother and have treasured our relationship every day of my life. She's an incredible woman and Christian. It's nice to have a holiday for which I can find the nicest card Hallmark can make and it still doesn't measure up to the Mother I have.So, have you purchased or made your Mom something for Mother's Day yet? It's Sunday. For those who

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-83845979491649246602007-05-08T11:52:00.000-05:002007-05-08T12:00:29.593-05:00

Struggling a bit today. I am frustrated with some loved ones in my life. They have said hurtful things about my family and been the source of much tension in our home. I love them, butI'm angry too. Now they want to come visit. I don't feel ready or prepared.As a Christian in circumstances like these I'm often left struggling as to how I should act. I know I need to forgive and show grace. But

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-15164879894886646112007-05-07T09:05:00.000-05:002007-05-07T09:24:10.519-05:00

I'm back! I was out of the blogging business for a while as we moved our "Office" from the upstairs to the basement in order to make room for baby Jackson. The furniture arrived and my husband has it all put together. It's really happening! We're going to have a baby soon! We are on the one month count down. We should have a little boy's Noah's Ark room coming together soon.In the meantime we

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-71851746199876830782007-04-15T21:36:00.000-05:002007-04-15T21:53:08.638-05:00

I'm thrilled to announce that my big brother and his wife's first child entered the world April 12 at a whopping 8 lbs. 8 oz. and 22 in. long. She's a beauty and so very loved. She arrived after many hours of difficult labor and nearly earned herself a c-section before making her debut.My dear friend Trisha finally had her baby as well at 42 weeks! They were expecting a boy and were pleasantly

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-59363930866119130742007-04-10T21:11:00.000-05:002007-04-10T21:21:24.072-05:00

Today has been a relaxing and encouraging day. I spent my day at home with my little girl who was full of giggles and delight. I love these days with her.I got a call from my brother that he and his wife will be going to the hospital tonight for the first stages of induction to labor. She's 41 weeks and 1 day now. It's finally happening and I've prayed for her all day.My dear friend Trisha is

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With due dates of April 1 and April 3 of my brother's and good friend's new babies, we are still without a single baby! We're still waiting and praying for these persevering Mothers.I worked a long day yesterday. Yes, I work occasionally. I work when my dear husband is available to spend quality time with our daughter. It's a nice arrangement for us and we all seem to benefit.Today I am making up

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-28092412730156365022007-04-05T09:36:00.000-05:002007-04-05T09:47:16.223-05:00

My favorite Mom's in waiting are doing just that still...waiting!Trisha is now about 4 days overdue and Adrienne is 2 days overdue. The suspense is killing us! Not really, but we are so excited to see these new lives arrive into the world.I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant and hope our little one doesn't keep us waiting so long post due date!In the meantime I'm working on potty training our 22

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-65848844182786992762007-04-04T09:52:00.000-05:002007-04-04T10:11:36.959-05:00

This has been an exciting week. For one thing it's been a great break from our normal routine as I visited with my Mom, who lives out of town, on Monday. We met at my Aunt's house and Abigail played with her two little cousins, Jenna (3) & Jacob (2). It was 80 outside and fun was had by all. I love my Mom so much and just love any opportunity are we afforded to get together. She's the most

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-5511892988716639012007-03-31T07:37:00.000-05:002007-09-12T22:44:25.130-05:00

Doesn't it feel like Spring has finally sprung? We are taking this Saturday to get outside and fly a kite with Abigail for the first time. My in-laws are in visiting and are avid fans of kite flying and I'm sure they'll have a blast watching her first reactions of childhood wonder.My husband's feeling a little better all the time. While we had free babysitters in town visiting we took the

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-27649535301881240242007-03-28T21:13:00.000-05:002007-03-28T21:34:09.762-05:00

My husband came home early from work today feeling nauseous. I made another run for Gatorade, Ginger Ale, & white bread. Hopefully he won't get nearly as bad a dose of this bug. Fortunately, Abigail is back to her usual playful and wonderful self once again. We decided to skip swimming lessons tonight just to be safe.Another topic at hand in our home is car shopping. We currently have a four

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Thanks to everyone who wrote an encouraging word and or prayed for Abigail and myself as she recovered from her GI illness. Today was a welcomed day of everything staying inside her little body that was supposed to! I just put her to bed and thanked the good Lord for her health. I read a blog entry that captured all of the emotion of seeing my little girl so ill this weekend and then watching

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-84943588835126588802007-03-23T12:03:00.000-05:002007-03-23T12:17:41.431-05:00

So, as I wrote yesterday, I planned to take Abigail to the park and enjoy a sunny and beautiful day. Less than a quarter mile down the road, I heard a whimper in the back seat and looked in the rear view to see Abigail's lunch come up and out all over her and the car seat. I tried to salvage the day by cleaning her and the car seat up and progressing to the park since she seemed fine otherwise.

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-63176282694290440662007-03-22T12:20:00.000-05:002007-03-22T13:15:04.475-05:00

It's suppose to near 71 degrees today. I'm thrilled. My daughter and I have been locked up inside with colds for what seems like months. We go out, but we always return with either a lingering one a new one. Today's weather just makes me feel better. I love having the windows open and feeling the breeze as I type. When Abigail wakes up we'll be running errands without heavy coats and hats and

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-13258565298680819862007-03-21T12:17:00.000-05:002007-03-21T12:34:02.319-05:00

Baby Jackson as I call him is moving all around today. This isn't anything new really as he is nearly always active. I wonder if this will be a reflection of what he will be like once he arrives. My due date seems to be quickly approaching as I look at my calendar. Today I sat down and actually counted the days and I found encouragement from seeing that there are 80 days left before my due date.

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-4998976875488993492007-03-20T11:27:00.000-05:002007-03-20T14:11:31.492-05:00

As my due date gets closer for the birth of my second child, a son, I find peace in preparation. Yesterday we were able to order some items for the baby's room and the more prepared we become the more the reality sets in that our little boy will be here soon.Now if I can just put this preparation into practice in the every day details! I have a kitchen to clean and a house that needs put in order

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07646174627199112399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4509452481840936779.post-81833709592005114752007-03-17T22:29:00.000-05:002007-03-20T14:10:28.060-05:00

I hope this isn't an omen. I just wrote my very first post and my computer froze up mid post!I'm thrilled to share my favorite moments and musings on Motherhood. I am passionate about my calling as a mother of one and one on the way. I am learning as I go and celebrating the joy that being a Mom brings.Today seems like an appropriate day to start my blog as I spent the day celebrating motherhood

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