Mia's Here!

Just a cute pic of Madison and Mia...Madi is loving life with this new addition. Mia seems to be making a great transition, but we'll have to see how the night goes!

We are going to have a new member in our family!!!

Yeah, yeah, those of you who think I am pg, are way off. That would be totally the Lord's doing since we took all measures medically...but we are getting a new little five month old, 5 pound, furry and soooo cute little girl named Mia! We or should I say, I have been wanting to get a dog. I grew up with animals and just really like having them around for the kids. Jason was not exactly thrilled with the idea as he hates hair, etc. that dogs bring. Anyway, I got a call from my good friend Nicole about this little doggy who needed a home. They had given her to her mother-in-law, but she is just unable to take care of her. They wanted to find a good home for her. I ran the idea by Jason thinking I would get shot down, but to my surprise, he actually liked the idea...what?! So, on Saturday, Mia is coming up from Rochester, to Bad Axe to join our family! The kids are SO excited and are counting the days! I have to admit that I am really excited...but also a little nervous. This will be another added responsibility, but I'm sure we will get a lot of love from her.

Oh My...

I never thought that my first time being asked to stay after school to talk about one of my children would be for...being too affectionate!!! Yes, my adorable little boy loves the girls and has been seen kissing them on the arms (thankfully not on the face, though!) Although it seems that these little girls don't seem to mind, the teacher thought we better intervene just to make sure it doesn't get out of hand. Those of you who know my little Brady, know that he is such a little lovable guy. He is always kissing and hugging me, along with any other lady who will let him. I guess I never thought much of it, I acutally kind of like it as his mom!

Well, our talk about appropriate behavior at school happened with him in KINDERGARTEN!!! I couldn't help but laugh with the teacher, but inside I was thinking...great, my kid the kisser! Anyway, after Brady sat for our long discussion (me and J) I thought he would really understand. After Jason got off the couch, he leaned over to me and said..."hey mom, soooo can i have a girlfriend in first grade?" I thought I would die right there! I did my best to keep my composure, but had to excuse myself to the bathroom for a breather! I think we may have our hands full with this little buddy of ours!!!

Thank You Lord for My Children

I woke up this morning annoyed. Yep, I didn't want to do the same schedule like yesterday or the day before. I was up several times in the night calming Madison down from a bad dream about snakes. Actually, about the third time of being tapped on my shoulder, I was annoyed. I finally told her to go and lay by her brother, he would protect her. What?!!! I was pawning my kid and her fears off on her little brother! You know sometimes I just want to slap my own face. Why must I get annoyed by a sad, scared little girl? Anyway, I think the Lord placed my bible study for today to shape me up. Jason and I are reading a book together called "Hopeful Parenting" by David Jeremiah. Today was about teaching our children that they are special. I sure hadn't taught Madi that she was special last night...I just taught her that she and her fears were annoying me! Man, sometimes we fail, don't we! I am so thankful that we serve a Lord who disciplines us when we need it. I am also so thankful that I can repent and move on...til the next time I need disciplining!!!
Thank You LORD for my children.