FULL.BLOWN.TANTRUMS.
OK, that is probably an exaggeration. And one day I will look back and laugh at these measly little 18 month-old fits.
I think it is just the recent frequency of them that bugs. Fun things we used to do are not quite as fun when M freaks out in the middle of them...
...baking cookies - the cookies have to be placed in the oven to bake...FREAK OUT!
...washing car - it's mama's turn to use the hose to spray off the top...FREAK OUT!
...dining out - we sit outside instead of inside...FREAK OUT!
It's kind of like a day-long FREAK OUT with little breaks of calm. I know this is all typical toddler...and probably heightened by irregular sleep and new teething (BTW, still only 4 teeth). Sure does make for a long day though!
Salt in the wound...he is perfectly happy & well-behaved when hanging with daddy. And when Scott's at work and I correct him, he starts saying "dadada" and pointing to the door.
Oh, Andrea, you will be happy to know that when M threw his second fit when it was my turn with the hose (after the first fit I talked about taking turns and made sure he had his rag & bucket to keep busy), I promptly turned off the water, told him our neighbors didn't want to hear him scream, and took him inside the house. Hmmm...now that I read that, it is no wonder he likes his dad better. Scott would have worked it so that M didn't even know he had given up the hose...or lifted M up to let him spray off the car. Maybe he should be a stay-at-home dad!!!
On another note, a funny thing M has started doing....if he thinks I did not cut his food into small enough pieces, he will let me know that he wants them smaller.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
redirect
Thanks for stopping by, but now I'm going to lead you to some other places!
Child Trafficking: A young lady named Lana serves children along the Thailand/Burma border who are prey to child traffickers (slavery, prostitution, sweatshops). She recently spoke at a Global Ministry Conference sharing both the problem and a solution. Please note that Lana is not a theologian nor a Bible scholar; she is simply a young woman who loves God and therefore loves others. You can listen to her message HERE.
An issue like child trafficking can be difficult for us to hear. And that may be precisely why we need to hear about it. It is much easier not to think of the little ones being sold into slavery by their parents or being forced into prostitution by their kidnapper. It is a weight that is difficult for our hearts to bear...but nowhere near as difficult as it is for the children living in these conditions. These kids are crying out for help...and you may be the help God wants to use.
How can you help? Perhaps prayer, or finances, or partnering with an organization like Lana's. If God puts this ministry on your heart, then He will use you no matter who you are or where you are at. Lana was a teenage go-go dancer in CA when God saved her...and now she lives to serve the children whom God loves.
The Shadows of Virtue: This film is described as "an introspective look at the actions God's love compels us to take in response to the crisis of global poverty." I have only watched the trailer yet but thought I'd pass along that link for you to view. Click HERE to access the link and then select "small, medium or large" after "trailer" at the right.
Child Trafficking: A young lady named Lana serves children along the Thailand/Burma border who are prey to child traffickers (slavery, prostitution, sweatshops). She recently spoke at a Global Ministry Conference sharing both the problem and a solution. Please note that Lana is not a theologian nor a Bible scholar; she is simply a young woman who loves God and therefore loves others. You can listen to her message HERE.
An issue like child trafficking can be difficult for us to hear. And that may be precisely why we need to hear about it. It is much easier not to think of the little ones being sold into slavery by their parents or being forced into prostitution by their kidnapper. It is a weight that is difficult for our hearts to bear...but nowhere near as difficult as it is for the children living in these conditions. These kids are crying out for help...and you may be the help God wants to use.
How can you help? Perhaps prayer, or finances, or partnering with an organization like Lana's. If God puts this ministry on your heart, then He will use you no matter who you are or where you are at. Lana was a teenage go-go dancer in CA when God saved her...and now she lives to serve the children whom God loves.
The Shadows of Virtue: This film is described as "an introspective look at the actions God's love compels us to take in response to the crisis of global poverty." I have only watched the trailer yet but thought I'd pass along that link for you to view. Click HERE to access the link and then select "small, medium or large" after "trailer" at the right.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Welcome to the Jungle
Today. 10:00am.
Matthew's 1st real tantrum in a store.
People stopped. And stared. And commented.
And I kept on shopping.
All the time singing "Welcome to the Jungle" in my head.
Matthew's 1st real tantrum in a store.
People stopped. And stared. And commented.
And I kept on shopping.
All the time singing "Welcome to the Jungle" in my head.
Monday, August 4, 2008
About time for another "sleep" post
Here are some new pics with the new camera. Just stuff from around the house. They haven't been edited at all...I'm trying to see what kind of images the camera will take w/out doctoring.
We're trying to go to one nap/day. It is not working well. Not well at all. It seemed necessary because he started cranking out some serious napping, but his nights were going back to restless sleep AND he was waking way too early (earlier than his normal early). But...unfortunately he won't sleep longer than an hour for the nap, which means he desperately needs more sleep, hence a second nap that is way too short (today 25 mins), and he wakes up MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD. Once M's sleep gets out of whack and he gets overtired, he seriously cannot sleep. So today I was the prisoner of a very tired, fussy boy. Ugh, sadness depart, leave gladness in my heart!!!
We're trying to go to one nap/day. It is not working well. Not well at all. It seemed necessary because he started cranking out some serious napping, but his nights were going back to restless sleep AND he was waking way too early (earlier than his normal early). But...unfortunately he won't sleep longer than an hour for the nap, which means he desperately needs more sleep, hence a second nap that is way too short (today 25 mins), and he wakes up MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD. Once M's sleep gets out of whack and he gets overtired, he seriously cannot sleep. So today I was the prisoner of a very tired, fussy boy. Ugh, sadness depart, leave gladness in my heart!!!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
This good day
Today is my birthday...and a very good one at that.
I woke up this morning with a heart to praise God, and the words that immediately filled my mind were "fearfully and wonderfully made" from Psalm 139:14. I never like to put words in God's mouth by flippantly saying "God said..." or "God told me...", but I must say that I truly felt He gave me those words as a birthday gift...a loving reminder that I am His unique and wonderful creation. And, I have to add...I felt beautiful all day long!
My second great birthday gift was a new Canon Rebel XTi from my precious husband! I am soooo excited to get going with it, but I must admit the camera is a little overwhelming! Perhaps it is because I, for once, want to take my time getting to know the features and adjusting the settings rather than just plowing forth all willy nilly.
Scott & I went out for a hot date on Friday night to celebrate our birthdays! It was so much fun hanging out with him...and being able to focus just on him! Today Scott's family came over for a little fiesta, and my family called from IL to love up on me. Indeed it was a good, good day!
These photos taken with the new camera...no editing and set on auto:
These pics were taken with my other camera:
I woke up this morning with a heart to praise God, and the words that immediately filled my mind were "fearfully and wonderfully made" from Psalm 139:14. I never like to put words in God's mouth by flippantly saying "God said..." or "God told me...", but I must say that I truly felt He gave me those words as a birthday gift...a loving reminder that I am His unique and wonderful creation. And, I have to add...I felt beautiful all day long!
My second great birthday gift was a new Canon Rebel XTi from my precious husband! I am soooo excited to get going with it, but I must admit the camera is a little overwhelming! Perhaps it is because I, for once, want to take my time getting to know the features and adjusting the settings rather than just plowing forth all willy nilly.
Scott & I went out for a hot date on Friday night to celebrate our birthdays! It was so much fun hanging out with him...and being able to focus just on him! Today Scott's family came over for a little fiesta, and my family called from IL to love up on me. Indeed it was a good, good day!
These photos taken with the new camera...no editing and set on auto:
These pics were taken with my other camera:
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Foolish Things
Twins separated at birth. I'm pretty sure that describes Peter (as in the disciple) and I. Not that I could really prove our twinniness with DNA...it's just not necessary anyway. All you need to do is read the New Testament to see that he and I are two peas in a pod...cut from the same mold...yes, twins separated at birth.
Last week I was reading in John 13 where Jesus washes the disciples' feet. Here we see Peter's "extreme" personality when at first he basically tells Jesus "You'll never wash my feet" and then in the very next verse he begs Jesus to wash his hands and head, too.
Ah, Peter, could we BE any more alike? Highly emotional. Over-reacting. Black & white. Kind of like the way Scott describes my driving..."all gas or all brake." Sigh. And...reflecting on my Peterishness, I was a little bummed. In fact I found myself pleading with God, "Will you please teach me how to just shut up?"
But just as Jesus was so very tender with foolish Peter, He is so with me. Last Wednesday when M & I visited Scott's Bible Study, Scott mentioned to his friend that he had been reading about Peter in John 21. In this passage Peter is the only disciple to jump into the water to get to Jesus who is standing on the shore. Was plunging into the sea an irrational thing to do especially since the boat was not far off the shore? Maybe. But that is how desperately Peter longed to be near Jesus. As I listened to Scott recounting this story I was like "Yeah, I'd jump." I would jump like Peter...my twin. And as I left the Bible Study I was encouraged...encouraged by my God who created this highly emotional, overreacting, black & white girl. Because I know that, just as He did with my foolish brother Peter, HE can bring glory to His name through THIS foolish thing.
But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence.
1 Corinthians 1:27-29
Last week I was reading in John 13 where Jesus washes the disciples' feet. Here we see Peter's "extreme" personality when at first he basically tells Jesus "You'll never wash my feet" and then in the very next verse he begs Jesus to wash his hands and head, too.
Ah, Peter, could we BE any more alike? Highly emotional. Over-reacting. Black & white. Kind of like the way Scott describes my driving..."all gas or all brake." Sigh. And...reflecting on my Peterishness, I was a little bummed. In fact I found myself pleading with God, "Will you please teach me how to just shut up?"
But just as Jesus was so very tender with foolish Peter, He is so with me. Last Wednesday when M & I visited Scott's Bible Study, Scott mentioned to his friend that he had been reading about Peter in John 21. In this passage Peter is the only disciple to jump into the water to get to Jesus who is standing on the shore. Was plunging into the sea an irrational thing to do especially since the boat was not far off the shore? Maybe. But that is how desperately Peter longed to be near Jesus. As I listened to Scott recounting this story I was like "Yeah, I'd jump." I would jump like Peter...my twin. And as I left the Bible Study I was encouraged...encouraged by my God who created this highly emotional, overreacting, black & white girl. Because I know that, just as He did with my foolish brother Peter, HE can bring glory to His name through THIS foolish thing.
But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence.
1 Corinthians 1:27-29
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