It's snowing out. Kara liked watching it from the window. I took her out on the porch. She didn't care for the cold and wetness hitting her skin. Although, it was cute watching her hold her arm out like I did.
I can't wait for to experience the snow tomorrow.
I had my first bowl of snowcream. I have been tasting it since I heard snow in our forecast. Since this is our second snow of the season it was safe for me to eat. I just had to have my first bowl without sharing. Yes, I am selfish like that.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
My little monkey
Kara is becoming quite the character. She is constantly making me laugh.
One of today's many laughters come from her playing dress up. Most days, I find her walking around with one of my shirts on or pants wrapped around her neck. But today, I walk in her room finding her trying to put on a pair of shorts. They are her shorts, but they are a size too small. I helped her pull them up over her pants. They are so tight on her she could barely walk.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Kara~17 Months
Kara you are now 17 months old. Who can believe that next month you will be 1.5 years old.
You have been walking since Dec 20th. I just forgot to post a 16 month update.
You experienced your first snow. Although, you weren't walking yet, you still enjoyed the white stuff on the ground.
You recently discovered TV. Your favorite are Curious George, Yo Gabba Gabba, Wonder Pets, and Moose A. Moose. Those programs come on you stop what you are doing and squeal with delight. When music plays you stand with your back to the TV and try to mimic their moves.
You like eating on your own now. You get mad when I try to help you feed yourself. You love ketchup and won't eat unless I put some on your plate to dip your food in.
You love going to church and playing with your friends. You especially love it when the bigger kids play with you during chior practice. You have a few special adults who you adore and vice versa. I am glad I was able to find a place we both enjoy to worship.
You wear sizes 12, 18 and 24 months clothing. It all depends on the brand of clothing. You wear a size 4 in dress shoes and 5 in tennis shoes.
You are becoming your own little person and I look forward to the next months watching you grow and learn.
I love you, Kara!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Missing an item? Check the microwave.
The microwave on the play kitchen of course. Kara loves to hide things. I have found pieces of my nativity set in a box. Today's treasure was my armband for my iPod I found the microwave.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
New Year
2010 is almost here. I would be lying if I said I wasn't ready for 2009 to end. The last 5 months have been rough on me.
I had an event happen that shook me to the core. I lost my best friend and the man I love only because of a Jezebel. (That's harsh, but it's true and that's how I feel). There wasn't any issues, so him leaving was a huge shock. I quickly learned how to be a single mom to a infant soon to be toddler. I am not going to lie and say this adjustment has been easy. Its been rough. But we managed to figure out a new schedule.
On a good note, Kara and I finally found a church home we could feel at home at. I love my new church family. I'm looking forward to what's going to happen as the church is starting the "Fresh Start Sunday" this weekend.
Happy New Year Everyone!
I had an event happen that shook me to the core. I lost my best friend and the man I love only because of a Jezebel. (That's harsh, but it's true and that's how I feel). There wasn't any issues, so him leaving was a huge shock. I quickly learned how to be a single mom to a infant soon to be toddler. I am not going to lie and say this adjustment has been easy. Its been rough. But we managed to figure out a new schedule.
On a good note, Kara and I finally found a church home we could feel at home at. I love my new church family. I'm looking forward to what's going to happen as the church is starting the "Fresh Start Sunday" this weekend.
Happy New Year Everyone!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Teach the Children
I have very limited access to a computer for personal use right now. I recieved this poem in an email and I just wanted to share it with everyone.
Teach the Children
Just a week before Christmas I had a visitor. I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and, to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind the Christmas tree. He placed a finger over his mouth so I would not cry out "What are you doing?" I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat, as I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manor was gone. Gone was the eager boisterous soul we all know. He then answered me with a simple statement, "TEACH THE CHILDREN."
I was puzzled; what did he mean? He anticipated my question, and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As I stood there bewildered, Santa said, "Teach the children! Teach them the meaning of Christmas. The meaning that children now-a-day's have forgotten!"
Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle.
"Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year around, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind. All the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts toward heaven." He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR.
"Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a savior for the world, and the star was the sign of the fulfillment of that promise." He then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDLE.
"Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaced the darkness." Once again he reached into his bag and removed a WREATH and placed it on the tree.
"Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the eternal nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection." He then pulled out from his bag an ornament of HIMSELF.
"Teach the children that I, Santa Clause symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December." He reached in again and pulled out a HOLLY LEAF.
"Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the Crown of Thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly berries represent the blood shed by Him." Next he pulled out a GIFT from the bag and said, "Teach the children that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son..." "Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift. Teach the children that the Wise Men bowed before the Holy Babe and presented Him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. "We should always give gifts in the same spirit as the Wise Men."
Santa reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree "Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds crook. The crook on the shepherds' staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brothers keeper."
He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. "Teach the children that it was the Angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang Glory to God in the Highest, on earth peace, and good will toward men."
Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, from his bag he pulled out a BELL. Teach the children that the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should bring man to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return."
Santa looked back at the tree and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, "Teach the children the true meaning of Christmas, and to not put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One That Is, and I bow down and worship Him, our Lord, our God."
Teach the Children
Just a week before Christmas I had a visitor. I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and, to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind the Christmas tree. He placed a finger over his mouth so I would not cry out "What are you doing?" I started to ask. The words choked up in my throat, as I saw he had tears in his eyes. His usual jolly manor was gone. Gone was the eager boisterous soul we all know. He then answered me with a simple statement, "TEACH THE CHILDREN."
I was puzzled; what did he mean? He anticipated my question, and with one quick movement brought forth a miniature toy bag from behind the tree. As I stood there bewildered, Santa said, "Teach the children! Teach them the meaning of Christmas. The meaning that children now-a-day's have forgotten!"
Santa then reached in his bag and pulled out a FIR TREE and placed it before the mantle.
"Teach the children that the pure green color of the stately fir tree remains green all year around, depicting the everlasting hope of mankind. All the needles point heavenward, making it a symbol of man's thoughts toward heaven." He again reached into his bag and pulled out a brilliant STAR.
"Teach the children that the star was the heavenly sign of promises long ago. God promised a savior for the world, and the star was the sign of the fulfillment of that promise." He then reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDLE.
"Teach the children that the candle symbolizes that Christ is the light of the world, and when we see this great light we are reminded of He who displaced the darkness." Once again he reached into his bag and removed a WREATH and placed it on the tree.
"Teach the children that the wreath symbolizes the eternal nature of love. Real love never ceases. Love is one continuous round of affection." He then pulled out from his bag an ornament of HIMSELF.
"Teach the children that I, Santa Clause symbolize the generosity and good will we feel during the month of December." He reached in again and pulled out a HOLLY LEAF.
"Teach the children that the holly plant represents immortality. It represents the Crown of Thorns worn by our Savior. The red holly berries represent the blood shed by Him." Next he pulled out a GIFT from the bag and said, "Teach the children that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son..." "Thanks be to God for His unspeakable gift. Teach the children that the Wise Men bowed before the Holy Babe and presented Him with gold, frankincense, and myrrh. "We should always give gifts in the same spirit as the Wise Men."
Santa reached in his bag and pulled out a CANDY CANE and hung it on the tree "Teach the children that the candy cane represents the shepherds crook. The crook on the shepherds' staff helps to bring back strayed sheep to the flock. The candy cane is the symbol that we are our brothers keeper."
He reached in again and pulled out an ANGEL. "Teach the children that it was the Angels that heralded in the glorious news of the Savior's birth. The angels sang Glory to God in the Highest, on earth peace, and good will toward men."
Suddenly I heard a soft twinkling sound, from his bag he pulled out a BELL. Teach the children that the lost sheep are found by the sound of the bell, it should bring man to the fold. The bell symbolizes guidance and return."
Santa looked back at the tree and was pleased. He looked back at me and I saw that the twinkle was back in his eyes. He said, "Teach the children the true meaning of Christmas, and to not put me in the center, for I am but a humble servant of the One That Is, and I bow down and worship Him, our Lord, our God."
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