To me, watching a child grow up is the most amazing thing there is.
Our two year old Joshua, is growing by leaps and bounds. He has become a smart (rambunctious too!) little boy, talking a mile a minute and trying everything to keep up with his big brother.
Tonight, though, Josh kind of went off in his own direction. He built himself a house out of furniture, boxes, blankets and chairs. He asked Shawn and I to come to his house where he "served" us ice cream and apples. Later, after Daddy went to bed, he introduced me to his baby named Daisy.
For the next hour, I watched him "carry" Daisy, "feed" her and "change" her diaper. In fact, when it was time to go to bed, I had to carry both of them to bed and kiss them goodnight. It was very cute.
All in all, each stage of my chidren's lives have their own special meanings. Being able to see things, the first time (all over again,)this time though,through their eyes, continues to awe and inspire me.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Friday, May 23, 2008
Perspective
My uncle who lives in Florida sent me an email today that I felt that especially with the times, we could all use to remind us about perspective
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, 'How was the trip?'
It was great, Dad.'
'Did you see how poor people live?' the father asked.
'Oh yeah,' said the son.
'So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?' asked the father.
The son answered:
'I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.'
The boy's father was speechless.
Then his son added, 'Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.'
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, 'How was the trip?'
It was great, Dad.'
'Did you see how poor people live?' the father asked.
'Oh yeah,' said the son.
'So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?' asked the father.
The son answered:
'I saw that we have one dog and they had four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.'
The boy's father was speechless.
Then his son added, 'Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.'
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Fly Dorothy, Fly
Lilapsophobia-Fear of tornadoes and hurricanes
We are under a tornado watch right now. They seem to come more frequently lately and I am terrified. I don't know really when this fear came from, but I know I am PETRIFIED!!!!!!!!
I have cleaned out a closet, just in case, have my flashlights ready, and everyone in long sleeve shirts and pants. Did I happen to mention that the boys bicycle helmets are in the closet ready for protection? At least their heads will be protected.
Well, only 45 more minutes until the watch is over. Until then, I'll stand my post.
Monday, May 19, 2008
The Right Stuff
Ok, ok. What a way to come back to my blog!!!!! I have officially reverted back to being a 14-year old girl....THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK ARE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For those who know me and don't know this about me....get ready....I LOVE the New Kids On the Block. Yes I admit, that while growing up, my bedroom walls were plastered with pictures of Jordan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight and Danny Wood. There was not an inch of paint on my walls that you can see. I was part of the screaming frenzy of girls that went to multiple concerts in New York, to see just how close I could get to them. They were the end all, be all for me and I have very fond memories of that time.
WELL, I am soooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!New Kids have announced a reunion tour!!!! In fact, my mom (yes, my mom,) remembers how crazed I was that she is buying me tickets to a concert of my choice to see them, with my sister-in-law(which is another story in itself.) I kid you not, I feel that frenzy all over again.
For those who know me and don't know this about me....get ready....I LOVE the New Kids On the Block. Yes I admit, that while growing up, my bedroom walls were plastered with pictures of Jordan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre, Jonathan Knight and Danny Wood. There was not an inch of paint on my walls that you can see. I was part of the screaming frenzy of girls that went to multiple concerts in New York, to see just how close I could get to them. They were the end all, be all for me and I have very fond memories of that time.
WELL, I am soooooooooooooooooo excited!!!!!New Kids have announced a reunion tour!!!! In fact, my mom (yes, my mom,) remembers how crazed I was that she is buying me tickets to a concert of my choice to see them, with my sister-in-law(which is another story in itself.) I kid you not, I feel that frenzy all over again.
My husband and has also reverted to his teenage years. Will listen to them to appease me, but is still slightly jealous that I can swoon over these five guys. But nonetheless, he is still humoring me.
A quick little funny...As I was watching the New Kids perform on Today, my son Tyler, asked me which one was my favorite. I told him that Jordan Knight was when I was a teen and in fact, that I had posters, pins and videos with him all over my bedroom. He then asked which one I liked now. I told him that Donnie Wahlberg was (not just as one of the "Kids" but also as an actor.) Tyler got kind of quiet and then said, "Won't daddy get upset if you have pictures all over your wall of some other guy?"
Hmmmmmm
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