I loved Seinfeld when it was on t.v. One of my favorite things abou thte show was the way they labeled everybody. They had everthing from a double-dipper to a low-talker. My k ids seem to have picked up on this label thing, though NOT from Seinfeld!
Yesterday, Man and Buster were playing a game on the Xbox. This particular game had a split screen when using multi-player. Things were going along fine, and then Man blew up.
Man: HEY! YOU KILLED ME! HOW'D YOU KNOW WHERE I WAS?
Buster: I just guessed.
Man: NO YOU DIDN'T! YOU LOOKED AT MY SCREEN! YOU LOUSY SCREEN LOOKER!
I've been considering what to do this fall since my job at the school is over next Friday. Mr. Disty wants me to get one of those Plentiful! Part time! jobs so I can rake in the dough and still be able to get the kids after school.
I told him no.
Not because I'm not willing to help with the income, as evidenced by my current job, but because I still consider myself a stay-at-home-mom.
Now don't get me wrong, if we were in dire straights, I'd surely work, but we aren't to that point. Since Buster is starting school next week, this will be the first time in 11 years that I won't have a child at home with me during the week. I'm ready to "get some things done" around the house. I'm ready to have the house clean for at least an hour before someone under the age of 18 destroys it.
Dang it, I'm ready to go have a pedicure if I want to!
Anyway, I've never really been an ambitious person as far as a career goes. I wanted to be at home with my kids for as long as I can remember. In college, we went around the class and had to tell where we wanted to be in 10 years. When I said married and at home with some kids, most of the other girls gave me dirty looks. "Why are you wasting money on an education then?" they asked. I don't see it as a waste. My education helps me to do my most important job, teach and train my children. As Christian parents, or any parents for that matter, we are responsible for what our children learn and to what they are exposed. I feel that I do a better job of that by being at home.
Melanie's post today got me thinking about this. Has the way you saw your future changed from say, 5, 10 or 20 years ago? I'd love to hear about it.
Buster has been running a fever since Wednesday night, and coughing like crazy. The temp got better with ibuprofen, then went back up when the ibu wore off, so we took a little trip to the doc Friday morning.
Doc: "So what's going on with Buster?"
Me: "He's been running fever since Wednesday night, complaining of a sore throat, and coughing like he's been smoking a pack a day. So has Darlin for that matter."
Buster: "Hey, I'M the smoker here!"
I swear, I have no idea where he comes up with this stuff! After laughing uncontrollably for a few minutes, I tried to pull it together enough for the doc to tell me it wasn't strep. Since Buster has asthma, and his lungs weren't clear, we came home with a z-pack prescription and instructions to rest. Just a $71 day. Pocket change.
My job at the school is just about over now. The first week of school is my last week at work. It's been a great experience for me to work again and get the kids up and ready by the time I leave etc.
My title is assistant bookkeeper, but I've done so much more, especially during the summer. I've helped order and check in supplies and curriculum for the Office Manager, and helped the Development Coordinator with whatever he needed.
One of those duties has been to put together a newsletter for our upcoming Capital Campaign. Another has been to help update the school website. For that, I've been gathering information about the faculty like hobbies, where they attend church and their favorite Bible verse. As I go around to the different people and ask for their favorite scripture, most everyone says, "Oh. I'll have to think about that." So I tell them I'll get back to them. This has me thinking, what's MY favorite Bible verse.
I actually have several. Psalm 91 is the first one that comes to mind.
"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him. For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease...Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday. Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you. Just open your eyes, and see how the wicked are punished."
These are verses 1 - 3 and 5 - 8. It seems that an awful lot of people I know or know of have recently received diagnoses of cancer. I have become fearful for myself and my family about cancer, but if I am finding my shelter in the Most High God, He tells me not to fear it. I also find a reference (at least in my little mind) to the 9/11 attacks..."Do not dread...the disaster that strikes at midday."
I also love Psalm 139.
Verses 23 and 24 say, "Investigate my life, O God, find out everything about me; Cross-examine and test me, get a clear picture of what I'm about; See for yourself whether I've done anything wrong— then guide me on the road to eternal life."
I go through times where this is the most applicable verse for my life. I want to honor Him with my life and we all go through times of "pruning" whether we like it or not.
So, the question is this; Do you have the same favorite verse at all times, like a life verse, or does it change based on the season you may be going through?
Hey! Did anybody see Rhoda in the Birmingham News today? She had a great write up about being a "professional" garage sale shopper. Click on over and join her "What's your favorite yard sale find?" party.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Usually, I like soft, quiet, thought provoking music. But once in a while, I hear a song that takes me back to the rockin' music of the 80's. Not like Def Leppard (though I listened to my fair share of it!), but a good old Christian song that makes me want to wrinkle up my nose and play air guitar!
I've always liked Natalie Grant and she usually has an upbeat song or two on her CD's, but this one really rocks. It's just as thought provoking as some of the slow songs I've heard.
I am a busy mom of three, active at my church and the kids' school. Married to the man of my dreams who continually amazes me by tolerating me! My kids are:
Darlin, a girl aged 11, Man, a boy aged 9 and Buster, another boy, aged 6.
I love to read, surf (on the net), sing and now, blog!
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