with love,
Natalie
PS That was green beans and oatmeal you see there. And yes, it did go down the front of my top. It was delightful.....not so much.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Valentine's Synopsis
I think the following photos will sum up how well my Valentine's Day went. I hope yours was a lot better.
with love,
Natalie
PS That was green beans and oatmeal you see there. And yes, it did go down the front of my top. It was delightful.....not so much.
with love,
Natalie
PS That was green beans and oatmeal you see there. And yes, it did go down the front of my top. It was delightful.....not so much.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
summing up life
When I Say, "I Am A Christian"
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not shouting, "I've been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost! That's why I chose this way"
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble-needing God to be my guide
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak and pray for strength to carry on
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed and cannot ever pay the debt
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I'm worth it
When I say, "I am a Christian," I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name
When I say, "I am a Christian," I do not wish to judge
I have no authority--I only know I'm loved
Copyright 1988 Carol Wimmer
This is a poem my friend Emma posted. I think it really explains my feelings and what I hope people can see about me. But I have had my faith thrown at me recently. Life has been a little (LOT) rough lately. You might have noticed a lack of posting. I feel drained and devoid of energy often.
I have started a new job that has me pretty well exhausted by the end of the day. It is great to be a more active patient care giver, but I feel SLOW! I know I just need to get settled into the different assignment. I know I will get things figured out. It is just going to take time. But I can be a little type A. This is one of the areas affected by the "retentive" tendencies.
A few people in my life have thrown curve balls at me too. I know a few strikes were call, but I hope not to go down swinging. I want to think of myself as a "grown up", but I don't know sometimes. It is so hard not to take the bait that is thrown at you. My temper can get the best of me, and *POOF* bad situation gets worse. If I could fast forward through this part, I so would.
My girls are the highlight. Allison is just the best. She has gotten better about controlling her tantrums. She likes to help, but sometimes a little too much. She LOVES Emily. So much, I think she might break her sometimes. But the good news: Emily is a tough little turkey. ;) Miss Em is not going to crawl, she would rather roll. She can sit up. Roll over and over and over and over. She LOVES to chew on anything she can. She also gets visibly excited when she sees me and Allison and Bandit. Yes Bandit has a new supporter in his campaign to be human. Emily loves Bandit's tail. He doesn't realize how close to getting his tail chomped on he has come....
I hope everyone is having a great week. Good luck with the crazy weather. It has been spring to winter to spring to winter here. I just wish it would pick one and stick with it. But really I don't have the brain cells to worry about it.
much love,
Natalie
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not shouting, "I've been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost! That's why I chose this way"
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble-needing God to be my guide
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak and pray for strength to carry on
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed and cannot ever pay the debt
When I say, "I am a Christian," I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion asking humbly to be taught
When I say, "I am a Christian," I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible but God believes I'm worth it
When I say, "I am a Christian," I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache which is why I seek His name
When I say, "I am a Christian," I do not wish to judge
I have no authority--I only know I'm loved
Copyright 1988 Carol Wimmer
This is a poem my friend Emma posted. I think it really explains my feelings and what I hope people can see about me. But I have had my faith thrown at me recently. Life has been a little (LOT) rough lately. You might have noticed a lack of posting. I feel drained and devoid of energy often.
I have started a new job that has me pretty well exhausted by the end of the day. It is great to be a more active patient care giver, but I feel SLOW! I know I just need to get settled into the different assignment. I know I will get things figured out. It is just going to take time. But I can be a little type A. This is one of the areas affected by the "retentive" tendencies.
A few people in my life have thrown curve balls at me too. I know a few strikes were call, but I hope not to go down swinging. I want to think of myself as a "grown up", but I don't know sometimes. It is so hard not to take the bait that is thrown at you. My temper can get the best of me, and *POOF* bad situation gets worse. If I could fast forward through this part, I so would.
My girls are the highlight. Allison is just the best. She has gotten better about controlling her tantrums. She likes to help, but sometimes a little too much. She LOVES Emily. So much, I think she might break her sometimes. But the good news: Emily is a tough little turkey. ;) Miss Em is not going to crawl, she would rather roll. She can sit up. Roll over and over and over and over. She LOVES to chew on anything she can. She also gets visibly excited when she sees me and Allison and Bandit. Yes Bandit has a new supporter in his campaign to be human. Emily loves Bandit's tail. He doesn't realize how close to getting his tail chomped on he has come....
I hope everyone is having a great week. Good luck with the crazy weather. It has been spring to winter to spring to winter here. I just wish it would pick one and stick with it. But really I don't have the brain cells to worry about it.
much love,
Natalie
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Prettiest Mom
This is supposed to be a forward. But there are too many ladies for me to send this to, and I really don't want to forget them. Most of you check out my page regularly, so I'm avoiding the forward factory, and posting instead! If you wanna play the forwarding game, the rules are here. If not, enjoy a little something that almost made me cry. I think some of it might apply to dads too, but I don't really know how many dads subscribe to this page.....hmmmmm. Oh well, here's your warm fuzzy!
Once you have been hit, you have to hit 5 pretty Moms. Including the one who thought of YOU today & sent it to YOU...If you get hit again, You will know you are Really pretty! So hit 5 pretty moms on your friends list to let them know they are pretty!
Before I was a Mom
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of so much, before I was a Mom.
Send this to someone who you think is a special Mom. Including the person who thought of you today and sent it to YOU!....:)
Once you have been hit, you have to hit 5 pretty Moms. Including the one who thought of YOU today & sent it to YOU...If you get hit again, You will know you are Really pretty! So hit 5 pretty moms on your friends list to let them know they are pretty!
Before I was a Mom
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of so much, before I was a Mom.
Send this to someone who you think is a special Mom. Including the person who thought of you today and sent it to YOU!....:)
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Hooray!
The girlies are home again! Yippee! When my dad got Allison out of the car she started wiggling and yelled "MOMMMMYYYY!" I can not effectively describe the absolute JOY filling me to see my "big" girl! I think the last time I was this excited about reuniting with someone it was when Shane returned from his first deployment.
Don't get me wrong, it was fabulous to see my parents. They looked a little (A LOT) tired from the past 10 days. My mom is still coughing and looked weary, but they were both in great spirits. It was wonderful to see them smile and laugh with my little ones.
Let's not forget the littlest member of our family. Grandpa was sure to let her "show off" her new "skill". The child has figured out how to squirm out of her car seat. If left unbuckled, the child arches her back and slides and arches and slides until she gets the car seat to tip forward. Then she will just slide on out! She is also REALLY close to crawling. I know she hasn't changed light years, but gosh it seems like it!
God has blessed me with a wonderful family. I hope everyone reading this can say the same. If not, I hope my silly little blog can provide a passing smile for you.
MY GIRLS ARE HOME!!!!!!!!!
Don't get me wrong, it was fabulous to see my parents. They looked a little (A LOT) tired from the past 10 days. My mom is still coughing and looked weary, but they were both in great spirits. It was wonderful to see them smile and laugh with my little ones.
Let's not forget the littlest member of our family. Grandpa was sure to let her "show off" her new "skill". The child has figured out how to squirm out of her car seat. If left unbuckled, the child arches her back and slides and arches and slides until she gets the car seat to tip forward. Then she will just slide on out! She is also REALLY close to crawling. I know she hasn't changed light years, but gosh it seems like it!
God has blessed me with a wonderful family. I hope everyone reading this can say the same. If not, I hope my silly little blog can provide a passing smile for you.
MY GIRLS ARE HOME!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, January 19, 2008
far, far away
Whenever Allison and I are having a different view on things, she will ask for grandma or grandpa. I tell her they are not here, they are far, far away. We will go over this a few times an hour it seems, even after the rough patch is gone and forgotten.
While with my parents this week, Allison looked at my dad and said "Allison far, far away?" To which my dad answered "yes, Allison is far, far away." I was filled with joy and warmth when he told me this. My girl is growing and comprehending SO much. yippee!
But later, I was still far, far away. I am amazed at how alone this has been. I have slept quite a bit, and been running a fever and just feeling awful. Hopefully this experience will allow me to truely appreciate the joys that come from parenting. The love I feel for my little family (Shane, Allison, and Emily) who are all far, far away.
While with my parents this week, Allison looked at my dad and said "Allison far, far away?" To which my dad answered "yes, Allison is far, far away." I was filled with joy and warmth when he told me this. My girl is growing and comprehending SO much. yippee!
But later, I was still far, far away. I am amazed at how alone this has been. I have slept quite a bit, and been running a fever and just feeling awful. Hopefully this experience will allow me to truely appreciate the joys that come from parenting. The love I feel for my little family (Shane, Allison, and Emily) who are all far, far away.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
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