Three weeks gone by
9 years ago
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Commence Packing Mode!
If you think about it today or tomorrow please send a little prayer my way! The girls and I are leaving very early Tuesday morning for a non-stop flight to Atlanta! We are headed on a 2 week vacation - to celebrate my mom's 50th birthday and a bit of a family reunion! I'm a little anxious since Danny will not be with us on the plane :( He is in "crunch" time - working long days and weekends right now so he couldn't take the time off! Don't feel too bad for him though - he gets to go to Denver in a week and a half to see some friends for a wedding! We'll be meeting back up in 2 weeks to celebrate our (get ready for this) 5 year anniversary and my 26th b-day!! Busy busy busy!!!! Oh imagine all the pics I'll have :)
Friday, July 18, 2008
Fly Ella Fly!
Ella now believes she is Mary Poppins! She actually jumped off our couch and screamed "Fly Ella Fly"!!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
My fashionista!!
I feel like I should make this a weekly posting! Today, Ella decided to wear her new pink dress, with a black sheer tutu underneath and her white dress shoes! And to top it off, her purple glasses! How sheek!!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
"I'm Not A Baby!" Day 4!!
Ella is getting it!! Today she has been using her potty without me asking every 10 minutes and staying dry :) I am sooooo proud of her!!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Ella Reading
I know it's hard to hear and understand her, but these are her 2 fav books right now! One is "Spot" and she lifts all the flaps and says "no, he's not there". The other book is one that only she could've found in the library! It's called "My Mommy Loves Me More Than Sushi" and it goes through all the different types of food of the world . . sushi, crepes, canja, couscous, magadarra (i'm learning, too!), canja, etc . .
Good day!
We spent a bit of our day out at the park .. our favorite pastime :)
Ella would only go if she could wear her "pretty dress"! I guess I have a washing machine just for this purpose!
We had a picnic lunch. Layla enjoyed the cheetos!
Ella won't run through the water with her bathing suit on but she loved getting that pretty dress all soaked!! She was a squealing delight :)
Mommy & Ella!
I got all my hair cut off yesterday! I'm always happy with the way it looks when I leave the salon and can NEVER replicate that feeling the next day?!?!
Ella would only go if she could wear her "pretty dress"! I guess I have a washing machine just for this purpose!
We had a picnic lunch. Layla enjoyed the cheetos!
Ella won't run through the water with her bathing suit on but she loved getting that pretty dress all soaked!! She was a squealing delight :)
Mommy & Ella!
I got all my hair cut off yesterday! I'm always happy with the way it looks when I leave the salon and can NEVER replicate that feeling the next day?!?!
Monday, July 7, 2008
Church Shout Out!
Funny story! Ella sits with us in church, always very quiet and well behaved! Yesterday she was in rare form, I guess. The Holy Spirit took her over :) First, after all the prayers she was enthuisiactly shouting "Jesus Christ Amen" which had everyone around us smiling and laughing.
Earlier in the morning I had given her a dollar bill and explained to her about the offering plate and that she was going to give her money to God. I was anxious about her having a fit to give it up, so I just kept telling her this! So the offering comes and she puts it in the plate with a smile and everything goes on. I was shocked and relieved! As the offering came to an end, we hd about a 4 second pause before we went into the Doxology and Ella all of a sudden looked at me and shouted, as loud as a 2 year old can, "MOMMY I GAVE MY MONEY TO GOD!" What a hit that was :) We had a guest preacher and who stopped to say "I am sure Scott (our pastor) will be glad to know of your enthusiasm miss." The entire church laughed!
I know my dad will be proud :)
On a side note: There is an old hymn that I only recently heard for the first time about 4 months ago called "In Christ Alone". I cried the first morning I heard it and it was played yesterday again and once again it brought me tears again! I guess someone thinks I really need to hear this song :)
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Brought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
Earlier in the morning I had given her a dollar bill and explained to her about the offering plate and that she was going to give her money to God. I was anxious about her having a fit to give it up, so I just kept telling her this! So the offering comes and she puts it in the plate with a smile and everything goes on. I was shocked and relieved! As the offering came to an end, we hd about a 4 second pause before we went into the Doxology and Ella all of a sudden looked at me and shouted, as loud as a 2 year old can, "MOMMY I GAVE MY MONEY TO GOD!" What a hit that was :) We had a guest preacher and who stopped to say "I am sure Scott (our pastor) will be glad to know of your enthusiasm miss." The entire church laughed!
I know my dad will be proud :)
On a side note: There is an old hymn that I only recently heard for the first time about 4 months ago called "In Christ Alone". I cried the first morning I heard it and it was played yesterday again and once again it brought me tears again! I guess someone thinks I really need to hear this song :)
In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand
In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live
There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Brought with the precious blood of Christ
No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand
Day 1
Ella woke up this morning and declared to me "I AM NOT A BABY!" and proceeded to put every pair of her big girl panties on!!!! What you need to know, is this is soo out of the blue! She has had her big girl potty for over a year (yes, and showed little interest) and I have taken the approach that when she is ready she would tell us, so while we read her books about it, we've never pushed her . . which has also lead me to ask the question recently what happens if she's 4 and still not ready?!?! So I was quite relieved, and I must admit, a litle vindicated in my mothering, today! She wore those princess big girl panties all day! I never considered that potty training, while a learning process for a toddler, also a learning process for a first-time mommy trying to navigate the waters as well!! So I've conceeded whatever happens will happen and am holding on tight for the new adventure in our lives :)
Speaking on adventures, I just wanted to share a little bit about my sweet Ella :) I worked in a pre-school and have heard the horror stories of 2 and 3 year olds and I was smug enough (without any reason, really) to believe there was no way my sweet, angelic, daughter would ever behave like a "terrible two"! Afterall, I figured I would be a mother who would know how to handle her child and of course she would always listen to mommy!! WOW!!!! Let me say, I love my children more than I ever thought possible to love another human being! But with that said (and there are many days I just have to keep repeating it to myself!!) my 2 year old is kicking my butt!! I was telling Danny the other day that at 2 1/2 I think we have hit the climax of how bad it can be and he said "No, I think 3 will be worse!" . . crazy crazy man to even utter those words aloud! What I never pictured was that you really cannot make a 2 year old do something she just doesn't want to do!! And it's a huge blow when I think I am being defeated by a person less than 3 feet tall :) I actually love how independent (fav words are "I Do It Mommy!!) and spirited she is - the problem is so am I :) We've definitly had our fair share of battles and I won't get into specifics because (just like labor) I figure no other mommies would believe me until they experience it for themselves :) but there have been many good things to come out of this "terrible" time!! I've always prayed but now I find myself talking to God more than I ever knew there was time for in a day!! I am constantly praing for strength, patience, courage, etc . . and for that I am very thankful to Ella because I definitelty feel as though I have taken a turn in my walk with the Lord. I find myself often just saying "I cannot do this alone today, I need help!" and sure enough there will be a peace in my house! I honestly don't think I was/could have been doing this 2 years ago! So thank you Ella :) I always thought that when I had a baby God was giving her to me so I could teach her and not the other way around . . but I am slowly learning I am not the perfect mother I invisioned myself to be, but I think I am the best mother I can be! Quick side note: I am currently reading "Your Best Life Now, For Moms" and I would recommend it to all you mommies just looking for a little guidance or pick me up. There is nothing new about the ideas in the book but I find just having a reminder is always a good thing!
Speaking on adventures, I just wanted to share a little bit about my sweet Ella :) I worked in a pre-school and have heard the horror stories of 2 and 3 year olds and I was smug enough (without any reason, really) to believe there was no way my sweet, angelic, daughter would ever behave like a "terrible two"! Afterall, I figured I would be a mother who would know how to handle her child and of course she would always listen to mommy!! WOW!!!! Let me say, I love my children more than I ever thought possible to love another human being! But with that said (and there are many days I just have to keep repeating it to myself!!) my 2 year old is kicking my butt!! I was telling Danny the other day that at 2 1/2 I think we have hit the climax of how bad it can be and he said "No, I think 3 will be worse!" . . crazy crazy man to even utter those words aloud! What I never pictured was that you really cannot make a 2 year old do something she just doesn't want to do!! And it's a huge blow when I think I am being defeated by a person less than 3 feet tall :) I actually love how independent (fav words are "I Do It Mommy!!) and spirited she is - the problem is so am I :) We've definitly had our fair share of battles and I won't get into specifics because (just like labor) I figure no other mommies would believe me until they experience it for themselves :) but there have been many good things to come out of this "terrible" time!! I've always prayed but now I find myself talking to God more than I ever knew there was time for in a day!! I am constantly praing for strength, patience, courage, etc . . and for that I am very thankful to Ella because I definitelty feel as though I have taken a turn in my walk with the Lord. I find myself often just saying "I cannot do this alone today, I need help!" and sure enough there will be a peace in my house! I honestly don't think I was/could have been doing this 2 years ago! So thank you Ella :) I always thought that when I had a baby God was giving her to me so I could teach her and not the other way around . . but I am slowly learning I am not the perfect mother I invisioned myself to be, but I think I am the best mother I can be! Quick side note: I am currently reading "Your Best Life Now, For Moms" and I would recommend it to all you mommies just looking for a little guidance or pick me up. There is nothing new about the ideas in the book but I find just having a reminder is always a good thing!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
4th of July Celebration!
We hung out at home yesterday until about 7pm. Then we headed to a neighborhood festival taking place right around the corner from our apt. It ended up being so great for the girls! They had 5 bouncy houses and slides for Ella to play in/on and music! From 7-10 it was non-stop movement!
Going for the big slide! She wanted Danny to go with her!
She looks terrified but when she got down she looked
at me and laughed and said "ohh mommy!"
Layla got to eat her first ice cream cone!
It was in an open field so Layla loved just being able to roam!
Ella got some glow bracelets :) Very cool!
I thought this was pretty cute! An older girl was trying to teach Ella to do a cart-wheel and Ella would watch very closely and then just roll all over the grass! The older girl just finally walked away :)
Loving on daddy!
The fireworks were pretty good and suprisingly both girls stayed awake and Layla only freaked out for just a few minutes! I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th!!
Going for the big slide! She wanted Danny to go with her!
She looks terrified but when she got down she looked
at me and laughed and said "ohh mommy!"
Layla got to eat her first ice cream cone!
It was in an open field so Layla loved just being able to roam!
Ella got some glow bracelets :) Very cool!
I thought this was pretty cute! An older girl was trying to teach Ella to do a cart-wheel and Ella would watch very closely and then just roll all over the grass! The older girl just finally walked away :)
Loving on daddy!
The fireworks were pretty good and suprisingly both girls stayed awake and Layla only freaked out for just a few minutes! I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th!!
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