Old?

Tonight in true Thanksgiving/Christmas fashion we set up our tree. No decorations (the girls were in bed). Just the lights and angel. Before bed Derek, Raymond and I were laying on the floor admiring the lights. Raymond was talking about random things, as usual. He knows when events are going to happen based on other events. Christmas is after Thanksgiving. His sister will be born after Christmas. He asked what was after his sister. I told him Jakobe and moms birthdays. He asked Derek when his birthday was. Derek said in a couple of weeks. Raymond said "o how old will you be?" Derek answered 28. Raymond, shocked, says "thats really old". I could not stop laughing. Is it really that old?

Words for thought.

Last Sunday in church one of the verses we talked about was Luke 6:28, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. (KJV). As I read more of Luke I found much more truth than what I had been looking for. Mostly in Luke 6:27-42.

As people or "children of GOD" I believe that we have a responsibility or even an obligation to be kind to others. To not judge. To not be hurtful. To be nicer than people think we should. There have been many times when I have been judge or my action looked down on. It hurts. It isn't a good feeling. It makes you question yourself. What are you supposed to do in these situations? It is hard to turn the other cheek. To not react. To return the judgement, anger, or misunderstanding with love. As followers of the word of GOD, that is what we are told to do.

When people involved in the situation look back, are they going to connect your reaction to what you believe? People may not understand how or why you are still being "nice". It doesn't matter. What matters is you know that you are following what you believe. What you know to be true in your heart.

It is almost like reverse psychology. When your anger is returned with kindness, can you continue to be angry? When some one passes judgement (or whatever else) on you, are you any better by returning it?

Luke doesn't say that we have to agree with what others are doing. However it says that it isn't our place to judge. Who are you to pick the speck out of your neighbors eye when you have a plank in your own?

I believe we are here to learn. We learn through trails and tests. It may be hard to turn the other cheek or to walk away. There are somethings that seem "unforgivable". I believe with time it can be forgiven (you may never talk to that person again, but it wont bother you anymore).

Just try it one time. It is harder than it seems, but well worth the free feeling.

You win some you lose some

Sometimes in life you get hurt or hurt others. It seems to me that when you are hurt or feel attacked, you go out of your way to hurt others. Why is this? Is it something we do to make ourselves feel better? Does it really make you feel better to make some one feel as bad as you do? Is it something we do to some how justify you being hurt? Do you want to make things equal? Do you do it just to be mean? Its an odd behavior that we do. It doesn't make the situation any better. It actually makes it worse. Than instead of one person being hurt and upset (and getting over it), both are that way. What do you do in the the meantime? Some one has to break the silence. Some one has to say something. Has to put their pain aside to make amends. Does that make you the "loser" in the fight? Or does that make you the bigger person? I think you have to consider the point you are trying to make. If your point is worth it than wait. If it isn't set it aside, take the first step towards fixing it. Not to often is the point really worth hurting someone so much. People say life is 50/50 when in all reality it is 30/70, you give some and you take some. The choice is yours.

Picture Day

Today was family pictures. Not really for anything, mostly so we can FINALLY hang some pictures in our house. We are going to get more when Ashlynn is about 6 weeks old. We also did Kaylee's 2 year old pictures. Surprisingly it went very well. All the kids looked at the camera AND smiled. I thought for sure one kids was going to end up crying, or running off. It only took 30 minutes to take all the pictures. I couldnt believe it! So here they are:

For your veiwing pleaure

Here is a few pictures that Raymond and Jakobe took of me. Never mind all my weird faces. A little update.......I am now 28 weeks. That means only 12 more to go. YAY! Everything is going good. Not too much. I guess the 3rd time around there isnt much going on. I have gained weight. I'm up to about 25 pounds. No worry there. (that is the higher end for how many weeks I am). However, Ashlynn does feel bigger than the other 2. She kicks/moves harder. We will see soon enough. Can I just tell you........It drives me nuts when people say "you arent even that big" or "dont even look pregnant". My thought, no my face is always this chucky!

Snow boots needed

We had our first snow the other day. The kids were so excited. Good thing I finally finished getting all their snow gear. I let Kayann pick out her own boots at the store. Of course she had to have the bright pink ones with the fur. I tried to tell her other wise but she wasn't having it. The boys were so excited. They love throwing snow at each other. However where there is play there is tears Kayann loved throwing snowballs at the boys. She thought she was so funny. She would try her hardest to run away. It usually ended in her falling in the snow. Kaylee wasn't too sure what to do. It didn't take long for her to catch on. Kayann showed her how great the snow tasted. They spent much of their time eating snow. The snow has melted away now. It feels almost like spring. I hear another storm is on its way. I can wait for more snow days.

My tummy being bad

As I sit and read my email this morning, the girls are downstairs in the toy room (yes it is finally finished and the toys from grandma's have made it). I hear a little voice say..... "my tummy hurts. My tummy being bad." A natural response, I call Kayann upstairs. I ask her whats the matter. Almost in tears she says "my tummy being bad right here" as she points to her belly button. I ask her if she needs to go poop. She says no. I ask if she needs to go pee. She says yes but her baby cant come with. So I offer to babysit while she takes care of her business. Why is it that little kids cant just take care of business? Why do we have to tell them? They get so caught up in things that they forget. Sometimes they need a little reminder on what to do. Now she is done and happily playing again. Oh the simplicity of a child

Yay for fall

We did lots of fun things to get ready for Halloween. We went to Gardner Village to the witches fair. We got to dress up and looked for witches all over the place for a cookie. The kids loved it. Kayanns favorite part was eating lunch. We carved pumpkins. Kaylee was all for digging hers and Kayann's pumpkin out, while Kayann picked flowers (heaven forbid she touch something slimy). Jakobe and Raymond were bound and determined to do it on their own. Pumpkin carving is a harder task than I remember. Thankfully grandma was there to help. Finally it was Halloween day. Raymond had his first Halloween parade and party at school. You know the one where you walk through the school to show everyone your costume? Yep thats what he did. He thought he was pretty cool All the kids got dressed up. Raymond was a ninja. Kayann was minnie mouse. Kaylee was a ladybug. Connor came with us as a little bear As for me and Derek........he was Caesar, and I was well, one of Caesars many women. Fall is a fun time. The leaves are changing. The weather is nice. It is a good time to play.