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Newborn Diapers

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I ran out to the store yesterday and picked up some diapers. As I looked for them, I saw that there was a limited selection for the Pampers brand, so I brought the pack of 36 diapers for $10 and some change.

Once I got home, we quickly began to use them. Now in wondering who was the genius that thought it was wisdoms to sell such a small pack of diapers to a parent with a newborn. From a money making perspective, I understand, but I want to buy a box of diapers and I can’t even find them to spend my money on. I guess I’ll have to take a trip to a bulk store to make my purchase…8 diapers between 4am and 7am is a lot…well, normal.

Stages and Ages

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The natural human tendency is to rebel. It is to go against a controlling dominant force in life and do the opposite of what is demanded, stated, or expected. It take a willingness to be obedient before a person actually walks in obedience. This is the same for both adults and children.

If you tell a child to sit and they are at a stage in life where challenging authority is important to setting boundaries, they stand.

If you have a child, you have experienced this. I know I have. I’ve been through this before and I’m going through this now. My children normally behave without a problem until they hit a new development stage in their lives. This is the point where we have to let then grow and to understand that they are pushing against the rules of our house and against us as a part of their development. With this in mind, they must still understand boundaries and limits, while being able to experience the freedom of choice and the consequences to actions.

Today I pray for wisdom as my children move from one stage to another. I pray that they would trust The Lord as they develop and have open hearts and that they are guided by wisdom.
In Jesus’ Name
Amen…

First Day of School…for moms

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Today, I did what I have always done as a mother with children in school. Yet, it seemed so different. It should seem different though. I am in a new state, with four children, on a new routine, and my boys going to new schools.

I’ve been up since 6:45am. That isn’t anything new because I’ve been up at that time before with my kids going to school and with my new baby. However, the thing that got me, was how long this day has been.

After taking my boys to school, I had to feed my baby and grab a bite to eat. Then we went to a doctor’s appointment. While there, they did another metabolic screening in my daughter, which made her very cranky. She still hasn’t recovered from that process. The gentleman actually squeezed her heel for about 20 minutes. He tried to assure me that he was not squeezing her heel. He was convinced, or at least seemed to be and wanted me to be as well, that she was only crying because she didn’t like him holding her foot. Honestly, I was frustrated because my baby was screaming and crying for so long. I asked him to stop so that I could sooth her a bit. He did and so did I.

After spending an hour at each of my kids schools this morning, I had to do the same thing this afternoon in order to pick them up. I’m not too happy about that. Why? Well, it’s because that is a total of 4 hours that I’m not sure is completely necessary.

I hope my boys enjoyed their day. The first day if school is always exciting. It is full of adventure. I remember feeling happy, excited, nervous, and scared all at the same time. They probably experienced the same feelings today. First grade and middle school have to be two of the most exciting times in a kids school career. I can’t wait to hear about their experiences.

For me the first day of school was draining. I didn’t have to spend time in any classes or anything, but I had to do plenty of work.

Christian Mom Reads: August Book of the Month

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It’s official, our book of the month for August has been chosen.  It is a book that I have had on my personal list for some time now.  Yet, one of our group members suggested it and I am really excited to read it.  It is called “My So-Called Life as a Proverbs 31 Wife…and It’s Surprising Results”

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August Book of the Month

Here is the description of the book from Amazon.com

Author Sara Horn always admired the Proverbs 31 wife, but when she became a busy writer and mother, she deemed this model to be dated and impossible. Or is it? Join Sara as she heads into a one-year domestic experiment and offers full access to see if this biblical model can be embraced by a modern woman–even one who can’t sew.

With humility and humor, Sara sets out to pursue the Proverbs 31 characteristics through immersing herself in all things domestic, but when her family’s situation changes and she must return to a full-time job, she’s forced to look at the Proverbs 31 woman with a whole new viewpoint. Through it all, she and readers discover:

  • what it means to be a godly woman and a wife
  • how investing in family and faith refines priorities as a spouse and a parent
  • how mistakes are opportunities for growth

This thought-provoking, surprising, and entertaining personal account will inspire women to try their own experiments in living out God’s purpose for their lives.

If you are interested in purchasing the book, it is available at most book stores and can be ordered from Amazon

I hope you decide to join in with us as we read this book…

Christian Mom Reads: June & July

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Since starting the Christian Mom Reads Book Club, we have gone from having 3 members to 15 members. I am so excited to see women joining together to encourage themselves and one another. Each member seems to be excited and looking forward to gaining great things from our interactions.

Our book of the month for the month of June was “Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life”

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I will be posting  my review on this book soon.  I have really enjoyed reading it.

July…

During the month of July, my family and I moved, so the book club was on hold and we didn’t read a book or discuss one.  However, we continued with a poll for the August book of the month.

I am so excited to begin reading our book of the month for August.

Walmart and the Crib

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As you may know, we are expecting our new baby soon. My due date is August 12th. As I was preparing for her arrival, I ordered a crib from Walmart. I really wanted to be able to go to the store and pick it up, but this particular crib had to be ordered online. So, I patiently waited.

Once it finally got to our house, I was so excited! I rushed to the door and let the delivery guy put the box inside. I asked my husband to open it, only to find that the crib was beautiful and…brown…cherry wood and not what I ordered.

That was such a disappointment. I called Walmart to let them know and here’s what happened. I got a $20 credit towards another purchase and they told me that there were no more like it in either color. I was also notified that if they sent me out another one it could not be expedited and there would be no guarantee that it would be the color that I ordered.

Can you say “disappointed again…”

I really like shopping at Walmart, but this has but a sour taste in my mouth. This is no time for mistakes. My little girls’ will be here soon and I can put her room together because its missing a crib and changing table.

Now I have to figure out something else to do.

Oh the agony and the horror…I am upset, but moving forward…thanks Walmart…

Finally: Rocking Chair & Ottoman

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So, it’s no secret that this is fourth pregnancy. I am only a week and a half from having my fourth baby. Each time that I’ve been pregnant, I’ve wanted a rocking chair and ottoman. During my 3rd pregnancy, my husband brought me one and put it together. I was extremely happy until I went to sit in it only to find out that the ottoman was broken. With that, I to was broken…heart broken. I didn’t want him to buy another hair, only to get it home and have it break as well, so I opted out.

This time around my mother inlaw brought me a chair for Mother’s Day. I left it in the box because I knew we were getting ready to pcs and I didn’t want the movers to break it. Now that we have moved, my husband took it out of the box and put it together. I am so excited because I can finally rock my new baby to sleep the way I’ve dreamed. I can breast feed and read books in the chair as well. I hope my mother inlaw knows that her money was well spent as I sit here with a thankful heart…