I posted on 'rejection' yesterday and then no-one commented....hmmmm, OUCH! ;)
Do you have a 'personal life mission statement'? What is your purpose, what is your goal, what do you strive for?
We discussed this at homegroup this week and it was our 'homework' to come up with one. It's a great idea! I love it! I just have no idea what mine would be...I guess I have a million pieces of what it would look like running through my head but I'm not sure how I'd put it on paper in a sentence (which by the way, will for sure be a run-on sentence)
So...here is the contest.... Tell me your PERSONAL LIFE MISSION STATEMENT (think about it, pray about it, and make one if you don't already have one) and I will randomly draw from the entries and the winner will receive freshly baked cookies, cookie dough or banana bread (your choice). If you live far away, I'm sorry, you'll have to come visit to claim this prize :)
Contest closes May 10.
I realize that some may not want to share their statement, and that's okay...just post a comment letting me know that you HAVE one and you will still be entered.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009
Rejection
It hurts.
I was witness to a conversation this weekend that was painful to be a part of. One person brought up a topic that clearly the other didn't want to talk about. It reminded me that even as adults, Rejection Hurts.
No one wants to be turned down when their heart is on the line. Of course, there is reason(s) that someone is picked over another but noone wants someone else to be "picked" above them. As adults we have the knowledge and maturity to understand how someone else might be more 'qualified' or fit the 'spectrum' better but to be told 'you aren't good enough' or 'this other one is better' still HURTS. It's the same kind of pain you experience in grade 1 when you are the last one picked for Red Rover. The other kids are being picked because they run faster, will shout louder, or are bigger... and it hurts to not be "chosen". The hurt still hurts even as an adult.
I used to watch this great little guy name Max. He's the same age as Theo and is fun to have around. I stopped caring for him when his mom increased her hours and I couldn't commit to that much. My schedule has changed and I'm more available, her (his) needs ware not being met at the Day Home they are using and so I offered to take him back. I didn't initially know if she would switch him back. Of course, I knew that the other one was closer and more convenient and offered some things I couldn't but the thought of being turned down 'hurt'. I wanted to be 'chosen'.
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God's CHOSEN people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Isaiah 41:9
I took you from the ends of the earth,
from its farthest corners I called you.
I said, 'You are my servant';
I have CHOSEN you and have not rejected you.
I may not always be 'chosen' by Man, but I AM CHOSEN BY GOD, and therefore I have this promise
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God CHOSEN those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?
I'm not sure where all that came from today. I was feeling badly and saddend for those who have not been 'chosen' by things/people of this world lately. Thankfully there is a much bigger picture and even though from time to time we all encounter rejection, we are still 'Chosen' at the same time.
I was witness to a conversation this weekend that was painful to be a part of. One person brought up a topic that clearly the other didn't want to talk about. It reminded me that even as adults, Rejection Hurts.
No one wants to be turned down when their heart is on the line. Of course, there is reason(s) that someone is picked over another but noone wants someone else to be "picked" above them. As adults we have the knowledge and maturity to understand how someone else might be more 'qualified' or fit the 'spectrum' better but to be told 'you aren't good enough' or 'this other one is better' still HURTS. It's the same kind of pain you experience in grade 1 when you are the last one picked for Red Rover. The other kids are being picked because they run faster, will shout louder, or are bigger... and it hurts to not be "chosen". The hurt still hurts even as an adult.
I used to watch this great little guy name Max. He's the same age as Theo and is fun to have around. I stopped caring for him when his mom increased her hours and I couldn't commit to that much. My schedule has changed and I'm more available, her (his) needs ware not being met at the Day Home they are using and so I offered to take him back. I didn't initially know if she would switch him back. Of course, I knew that the other one was closer and more convenient and offered some things I couldn't but the thought of being turned down 'hurt'. I wanted to be 'chosen'.
Colossians 3:12
Therefore, as God's CHOSEN people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
Isaiah 41:9
I took you from the ends of the earth,
from its farthest corners I called you.
I said, 'You are my servant';
I have CHOSEN you and have not rejected you.
I may not always be 'chosen' by Man, but I AM CHOSEN BY GOD, and therefore I have this promise
James 2:5
Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God CHOSEN those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?
I'm not sure where all that came from today. I was feeling badly and saddend for those who have not been 'chosen' by things/people of this world lately. Thankfully there is a much bigger picture and even though from time to time we all encounter rejection, we are still 'Chosen' at the same time.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
judgment
Don't judge someone on who they were as a child, in highschool, college, young married, or even who they were yesterday....God can change them in an INSTANT!!
"we sin because we are sinners, we aren't sinners because we sin"
Matthew 7
1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye
Luke 6:37 (New International Version)
37"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
This thought just came to me as I read an email from a *new* friend that has felt harsh judgment in the past....as most of us have at one point or another. Thank you Lord for the gift of Grace and Forgiveness.
"we sin because we are sinners, we aren't sinners because we sin"
Matthew 7
1"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
3"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye
Luke 6:37 (New International Version)
37"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
This thought just came to me as I read an email from a *new* friend that has felt harsh judgment in the past....as most of us have at one point or another. Thank you Lord for the gift of Grace and Forgiveness.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
So much on my mind
I've got so much going through my head these days that I just can't seem to focus on ANYTHING!! I wander around the house doing nothing because it all seems overwhelming...should I work, clean, pack, purge, do Raya's therapy, play with the kids, research appliances...my list is endless!
My number one thing that HAS to get done is my work...that has deadlines that have to be met and if they aren't, I don't get paid, which means bills don't get paid...which isn't good. My work is so mundane though and it just gives me time to think and then I get overwhelmed.
Yesterday was an emotionally overwhelming day with respect to Raya. I received a letter from the neurology clinc stating she "doesn't qualify for their services" which sucks because they haven't even seen her yet. Then her OT came over and noticed Raya staring off into space which she does from time to time. She gets a glazed over look for anywhere from 30 seconds to roughly 2 minutes. I've never paid much attention but apparently these could be "mini seizures". Her OT noticed it right away when it happened and started asking a bunch of questions. I just always assumed with seizures, the child would be shaking. Well, her pediatric appt is on May 11 and so I'll run it all past him....which will probably lead to another referral. I really was supposed to work last night but I just couldn't. I went and knelt at her bed and prayed, and cried and prayed.... I just KNOW God has a great plan for her and I NEED to trust in Him, her creator and father. (so much easier to say and to type than to LIVE...but I'm working at it)
On a totally different note....ever since Chris and I have been married, he's often brought up the topic of "missions". I've always shy'd away from the topic. It made me really uncomfortable. He would just end the conversations usually with "Well, if you felt called to go serve somewhere else would you". Of course I'd always say "yes" but inside I was hoping it would NEVER happen. Chris now works for Samaritans Purse and we have the opportunity to hear first hand of various needs that aren't being met and things that need to be done around the world. They have missionaries in the office all the time giving updates of what is going on in the areas that they minister in. I've now got a daughter with a heart and passion to tell the world about Christ. I'm about to start homeschooling in 6 months. I don't know where or why or how but in this whole "house building" process I've been very content and not really becoming to *attached*. I always thought that building a house for our family would have an "emotional" side to it! Don't get me wrong, I'm excited about it and loving it and having fun picking it all out and I'm definately going to love living in it. It all seems so right but so materialistic at the same time. I finally said to Chris the other night
"you know, I don't think this house is going to be ours for long"
he replied saying "really, how come?"
"well, because I feel like we are going to be asked to leave it behind"
"I do too"
"really? like I'm talking about going overseas to Serve somehow"
"ya, I know...me too" he said
So, really....what used to totally freak me out is now becoming a longing....Lord SEND ME!!! It's not really a matter of "if" but more "when". Maybe it will never happen but my heart is ready to go if it is and I'll just continue to pray that we (as a family) continue to desire to serve Him where-ever we are) It's another 180 for me as the homeschooling was....not explainable (so don't ask questions, I don't have the answers)
On another side note...I've been really missing my brother and his wife lately. We aren't super close in relationship or distance but they've been going through some rough times and are on my mind alot. I've put their wedding song on my playlist...it's such a great 'love' song. It's the Bebo Norman one if you want to have a listen.
Well....now that I have that all off my chest, maybe I can get some work done. Say a prayer for our family and especially for Raya-bean before you log off :)
My number one thing that HAS to get done is my work...that has deadlines that have to be met and if they aren't, I don't get paid, which means bills don't get paid...which isn't good. My work is so mundane though and it just gives me time to think and then I get overwhelmed.
Yesterday was an emotionally overwhelming day with respect to Raya. I received a letter from the neurology clinc stating she "doesn't qualify for their services" which sucks because they haven't even seen her yet. Then her OT came over and noticed Raya staring off into space which she does from time to time. She gets a glazed over look for anywhere from 30 seconds to roughly 2 minutes. I've never paid much attention but apparently these could be "mini seizures". Her OT noticed it right away when it happened and started asking a bunch of questions. I just always assumed with seizures, the child would be shaking. Well, her pediatric appt is on May 11 and so I'll run it all past him....which will probably lead to another referral. I really was supposed to work last night but I just couldn't. I went and knelt at her bed and prayed, and cried and prayed.... I just KNOW God has a great plan for her and I NEED to trust in Him, her creator and father. (so much easier to say and to type than to LIVE...but I'm working at it)
On a totally different note....ever since Chris and I have been married, he's often brought up the topic of "missions". I've always shy'd away from the topic. It made me really uncomfortable. He would just end the conversations usually with "Well, if you felt called to go serve somewhere else would you". Of course I'd always say "yes" but inside I was hoping it would NEVER happen. Chris now works for Samaritans Purse and we have the opportunity to hear first hand of various needs that aren't being met and things that need to be done around the world. They have missionaries in the office all the time giving updates of what is going on in the areas that they minister in. I've now got a daughter with a heart and passion to tell the world about Christ. I'm about to start homeschooling in 6 months. I don't know where or why or how but in this whole "house building" process I've been very content and not really becoming to *attached*. I always thought that building a house for our family would have an "emotional" side to it! Don't get me wrong, I'm excited about it and loving it and having fun picking it all out and I'm definately going to love living in it. It all seems so right but so materialistic at the same time. I finally said to Chris the other night
"you know, I don't think this house is going to be ours for long"
he replied saying "really, how come?"
"well, because I feel like we are going to be asked to leave it behind"
"I do too"
"really? like I'm talking about going overseas to Serve somehow"
"ya, I know...me too" he said
So, really....what used to totally freak me out is now becoming a longing....Lord SEND ME!!! It's not really a matter of "if" but more "when". Maybe it will never happen but my heart is ready to go if it is and I'll just continue to pray that we (as a family) continue to desire to serve Him where-ever we are) It's another 180 for me as the homeschooling was....not explainable (so don't ask questions, I don't have the answers)
On another side note...I've been really missing my brother and his wife lately. We aren't super close in relationship or distance but they've been going through some rough times and are on my mind alot. I've put their wedding song on my playlist...it's such a great 'love' song. It's the Bebo Norman one if you want to have a listen.
Well....now that I have that all off my chest, maybe I can get some work done. Say a prayer for our family and especially for Raya-bean before you log off :)
Monday, April 20, 2009
An old memory...
Yesterday at church as Brad was preaching I was reminded of a cute, funny, amazing "Hallie moment"
She was barely 4, Theo was born and still in the NICU, life was crazy....it was her turn to come to the hospital to meet her brother.
We are driving in silence, just her and I....I'm praying, and stressing, and trying not to worry or wonder, I had the horrible feeling in my stomach that I got each time we drove there, I just ached for him to be at home.
Suddenly, I hear Hallie starting to cry...
"What's the matter Hal?"
more crying...
"Tell Mom what is wrong, do you not want to go?"
"um, if Jesus is at the right hand of God (sniff), that means that the Spirit is at the left(sniff), so where am I gonna sit?"
"how about on Jesus' lap?"
"YA!!, that's a good idea, thanks mom"
She was barely 4, Theo was born and still in the NICU, life was crazy....it was her turn to come to the hospital to meet her brother.
We are driving in silence, just her and I....I'm praying, and stressing, and trying not to worry or wonder, I had the horrible feeling in my stomach that I got each time we drove there, I just ached for him to be at home.
Suddenly, I hear Hallie starting to cry...
"What's the matter Hal?"
more crying...
"Tell Mom what is wrong, do you not want to go?"
"um, if Jesus is at the right hand of God (sniff), that means that the Spirit is at the left(sniff), so where am I gonna sit?"
"how about on Jesus' lap?"
"YA!!, that's a good idea, thanks mom"
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Easter Dinner
We were eating Easter dinner at Chris's parents place. Hallie was sitting by her 'soon-to-be' Auntie Darlene.
Darlene notices a piece of ham on Hal's plate that has fat on it.
"Don't eat that piece of ham"
"why not?"
"Because it has fat on it"
"fat from what?"
"A pig"
Hallie put her fork down and in disbelief asks "WHAT?, you mean a pig laid this??"
Darlene notices a piece of ham on Hal's plate that has fat on it.
"Don't eat that piece of ham"
"why not?"
"Because it has fat on it"
"fat from what?"
"A pig"
Hallie put her fork down and in disbelief asks "WHAT?, you mean a pig laid this??"
Friday, April 10, 2009
Covergirl...
NOT!!!
I just checked my email and in my inbox was the online version of the "Birth of a Mother" magazine, the one that I won the makeover contest from. I clicked on it as I always do, only this time when it popped up on my screen I literally "LAUGHED OUT LOUD", then my face turned red with embarassment and I got an incredible urge to pee. My picture on the cover????? Seriously people!! Well, nothing I can do about it now I suppose, except to enjoy my new found 'famousness'. HA!
I know that each one of you wants to know where to find it but too bad for you! Just kidding....I'll save you all the time from hunting it down and give you the link. There is a little write up (with some errors) on one of the pages...maybe it's the *centerfold*....wouldn't that be hilarious! (I'll have to check which page it is).
http://www.birthofamother.com/images/BOAM-APRMAY_web.pdf
I just checked my email and in my inbox was the online version of the "Birth of a Mother" magazine, the one that I won the makeover contest from. I clicked on it as I always do, only this time when it popped up on my screen I literally "LAUGHED OUT LOUD", then my face turned red with embarassment and I got an incredible urge to pee. My picture on the cover????? Seriously people!! Well, nothing I can do about it now I suppose, except to enjoy my new found 'famousness'. HA!
I know that each one of you wants to know where to find it but too bad for you! Just kidding....I'll save you all the time from hunting it down and give you the link. There is a little write up (with some errors) on one of the pages...maybe it's the *centerfold*....wouldn't that be hilarious! (I'll have to check which page it is).
http://www.birthofamother.com/images/BOAM-APRMAY_web.pdf
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Happy Birthday to Chris
My best friend has his birthday yesterday! I love birthdays. The girls wanted him to have a "laptop" cake so that's what I made. I didn't throw much time or money into it because I've had other things on the go lately (like getting the house ready to sell). It turned out okay though for the amount of effort that went into it. We bought him a housecoat for a gift which both the girls right away said he needed a couple of weeks ago when I bought Theo one. Dad was the only one without a housecoat and that wasn't good :) Hallie, the party planner, has been trying to play her party games since Saturday and we keep putting her off. Sorry to everyone in Lethbridge but this week is super busy for us and so we've put her off until the weekend when there will be more people to celebrate with! We did play a game or too on Friday night though when we were at Steve and Lisa's. Hallie received the book "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" for her birthday from Sarah (Raya's aide) since she had a Chocolate Factory party. We've been reading a chapter to her in the evenings and she finished the book on Saturday. SO, we rented the movie and bought Wonka candies and did that to wrap up Dad's party on Saturday.
I'm glad we celebrated early because yesterday turned out to be crazy. I've been trying to hear from God what he wants us to do with the house and where we should buy etc and I keep getting this "It doesn't matter to me" thought. It's a little disturbing. 'what, you don't care, it doesn't matter, it's not important??' And then I got to thinking....I care about my kids, about everything about them, I want all the details, I want to be involved, I want them to be responsible, I love them more than anything but sometimes, I allow them to make decisions that just don't matter to me. I, of course, want them to be the best they can be, and be responsible and to take advantage of opportunities that they have to serve others etc but sometimes, their decision doesn't really affect me. For example, If I take Hallie to 7-11 and give her $1.00, I don't really care if she spends all of it or some, if she buys eight 5 cent candies and then a 25 cent one...it's her choice. I want her to share them if she gets the chance, hopefully not eat them all before supper but ultimately, it doesn't matter to me. I want her to learn to make choices and I'm happy for her with whatever she chooses.
Of course, buying a house is a much larger scale but in God's world, with all that he has to 'deal with' it's maybe not. Perhaps his saying, "my child, I've blessed you, be responsible, take advantage of the opportunties you have to serve others whereever you are but it's up to you where you would like to live.
Any thoughts from anyone on that?
Well, the Cardel office in Cranston called yesterday and said that the original lot that we wanted when we first went in was now available. The financing had fell through for the other people and we could take it if we decided before the 11th. This lot was 13000 less than the one that we were waiting to see would go off 'hold', which by-the-way is now sold. So, if this lot wouldn't have come available we wouldn't have been able to build in Cranston. We drove past the lot, #25, and took a great look at it. It's super deep compared to most and close to the end of the street. It's got some extra parking across the street which is great because we like to have company. It also has a nice back fence up already and no neighbors behind!
We went into the showhome to talk to Mark. He went through all the structural upgrades with us and gave us our final price! We will go tonight with a deposit cheque and do the paper work...hopefully we can find a babysitter :) Taking the kids in there is getting a bit tough on everyone. They've been good but it's often past their bedtime and there really isn't anything for them to do there.
When I was growing up my Uncle and Aunt had a little playhouse for their kids. I can't remember what the exact house number was but it was something like 2567 which was the age of their kids at the time they bought it. I loved this little playhouse and always dreamed of my own. Well, it looks like I'm now getting it....Our new address will be 136 Cranberry Circle and my children today are 1, 3, and 6. Coincidence? or God's suddle way of 'winking' at me.
So, all that is left is the financing and Chris and I have both told ourselves that we won't be hung up and too disappointed if it doesn't work out. Oh right!! and then we need to sell our house :)
Some friends from church are "referring" us to Cardel and they will get $5000.00 which they have agreed to split with us. They will get the money within 30 days of us moving in which means we will be able to get blinds!!!
Happy Birthday to Chris!
I'm glad we celebrated early because yesterday turned out to be crazy. I've been trying to hear from God what he wants us to do with the house and where we should buy etc and I keep getting this "It doesn't matter to me" thought. It's a little disturbing. 'what, you don't care, it doesn't matter, it's not important??' And then I got to thinking....I care about my kids, about everything about them, I want all the details, I want to be involved, I want them to be responsible, I love them more than anything but sometimes, I allow them to make decisions that just don't matter to me. I, of course, want them to be the best they can be, and be responsible and to take advantage of opportunities that they have to serve others etc but sometimes, their decision doesn't really affect me. For example, If I take Hallie to 7-11 and give her $1.00, I don't really care if she spends all of it or some, if she buys eight 5 cent candies and then a 25 cent one...it's her choice. I want her to share them if she gets the chance, hopefully not eat them all before supper but ultimately, it doesn't matter to me. I want her to learn to make choices and I'm happy for her with whatever she chooses.
Of course, buying a house is a much larger scale but in God's world, with all that he has to 'deal with' it's maybe not. Perhaps his saying, "my child, I've blessed you, be responsible, take advantage of the opportunties you have to serve others whereever you are but it's up to you where you would like to live.
Any thoughts from anyone on that?
Well, the Cardel office in Cranston called yesterday and said that the original lot that we wanted when we first went in was now available. The financing had fell through for the other people and we could take it if we decided before the 11th. This lot was 13000 less than the one that we were waiting to see would go off 'hold', which by-the-way is now sold. So, if this lot wouldn't have come available we wouldn't have been able to build in Cranston. We drove past the lot, #25, and took a great look at it. It's super deep compared to most and close to the end of the street. It's got some extra parking across the street which is great because we like to have company. It also has a nice back fence up already and no neighbors behind!
We went into the showhome to talk to Mark. He went through all the structural upgrades with us and gave us our final price! We will go tonight with a deposit cheque and do the paper work...hopefully we can find a babysitter :) Taking the kids in there is getting a bit tough on everyone. They've been good but it's often past their bedtime and there really isn't anything for them to do there.
When I was growing up my Uncle and Aunt had a little playhouse for their kids. I can't remember what the exact house number was but it was something like 2567 which was the age of their kids at the time they bought it. I loved this little playhouse and always dreamed of my own. Well, it looks like I'm now getting it....Our new address will be 136 Cranberry Circle and my children today are 1, 3, and 6. Coincidence? or God's suddle way of 'winking' at me.
So, all that is left is the financing and Chris and I have both told ourselves that we won't be hung up and too disappointed if it doesn't work out. Oh right!! and then we need to sell our house :)
Some friends from church are "referring" us to Cardel and they will get $5000.00 which they have agreed to split with us. They will get the money within 30 days of us moving in which means we will be able to get blinds!!!
Happy Birthday to Chris!
Monday, April 06, 2009
The past week...
Nothing majorly new to report....just don't want to get out of the habit of blogging, since I know you are all anxiously waiting to see what I will post next...haha!
House/Moving: The lot that would work with the house we want in Cranston is still on hold until the 15th. The salesman is going to grab it for us right away if these people don't take it. The house will be going up 7000-10000 in the next week so we need to act fast if we want it. I guess what they do is "fire-sale" the first, I don't know, say 20 or so and then they get a deal from all the trades people and then once they have their 'deal', they jack up the price... odd. So, we are trying to line up banking etc this week and hopefully make it happen. We are going to go to the Cardel design centre so check out all the upgrades ahead of time so we know more of the final price. The upgrade options are CRAZY!! We are being very particular about what we choose to get and what we choose to leave behind...we can't have it all so we are trying to prioritize which things we like best. Some are not options for us at all....I need to have doors on my office, without the kitchen extended we don't like the house, having the house developed down to the basement eliminates having the 'closed in' feeling on the main floor and is easier for future development, a pocket door so that the lint and dirt from the laundry/mud room don't get into the walkthrough pantry.... WOW...it all adds up fast :)
We've decided to paint the girls room just a plain light blue for the purpose of selling. Chris has finished most of it and they should be down there next weekend...they are excited.
Sunday: I had my first experience as an "Elders Wife'. Apparently when the Elders make a decision that not everyone likes, they don't go to the Elders for answers...they go to their wives....who knew? I was quite taken back. I didn't even know about the decision much before....Chris was nervous to tell me because he didn't think I'd agree with it...initially, I didn't. Once I heard the reasonings and how they came to their decision etc, I came around and I'm sure most will too. Part of me says "why fix what isn't broken? (and what we all love)" but looking to the future is important too.
That's about it for now...on with the day :)
House/Moving: The lot that would work with the house we want in Cranston is still on hold until the 15th. The salesman is going to grab it for us right away if these people don't take it. The house will be going up 7000-10000 in the next week so we need to act fast if we want it. I guess what they do is "fire-sale" the first, I don't know, say 20 or so and then they get a deal from all the trades people and then once they have their 'deal', they jack up the price... odd. So, we are trying to line up banking etc this week and hopefully make it happen. We are going to go to the Cardel design centre so check out all the upgrades ahead of time so we know more of the final price. The upgrade options are CRAZY!! We are being very particular about what we choose to get and what we choose to leave behind...we can't have it all so we are trying to prioritize which things we like best. Some are not options for us at all....I need to have doors on my office, without the kitchen extended we don't like the house, having the house developed down to the basement eliminates having the 'closed in' feeling on the main floor and is easier for future development, a pocket door so that the lint and dirt from the laundry/mud room don't get into the walkthrough pantry.... WOW...it all adds up fast :)
We've decided to paint the girls room just a plain light blue for the purpose of selling. Chris has finished most of it and they should be down there next weekend...they are excited.
Sunday: I had my first experience as an "Elders Wife'. Apparently when the Elders make a decision that not everyone likes, they don't go to the Elders for answers...they go to their wives....who knew? I was quite taken back. I didn't even know about the decision much before....Chris was nervous to tell me because he didn't think I'd agree with it...initially, I didn't. Once I heard the reasonings and how they came to their decision etc, I came around and I'm sure most will too. Part of me says "why fix what isn't broken? (and what we all love)" but looking to the future is important too.
That's about it for now...on with the day :)
Friday, April 03, 2009
2 down...one to go!
Raya is officially out of pull-ups!!! She has been dry through the night for a week now and I'm very thankful. Yesterday I took her to the store and she picked out a Webkinz as her special "I'm a big girl now" gift. She chose a kitty-kat and has named it Candy Apple. She so cute...and was soooo excited! She just wiggled and jiggled and giggled the whole way there, while we were there, and the entire ride home. She couldn't wait to show Hal and Dad.