according to my Kindergartners! Happy Reading!
Lucas: Make the turkey round, carve it, and put in into the over for 15 hours. Then take it out and eat it.
Jacque: You put something in the turkey and then you put it in the oven for 10 minutes. Then you put the turkey on a plate and put it on the table.
Joseph: We cook them in pan on the stove for 4 minutes. Then we eat it with peas.
Malik: Put it in the oven for 16 minutes, then take it out and cool off. Then we eat the turkey with mashed potatoes.
Haley: Cook it in the oven for 5 hours, and then eat it with potatoes.
Alle: You make it with sugar first and then milk. You cook it on the stove for 30 hours and then you take it out and eat it with green beans, macaroni, ice cream and cake.
Justin: You put it in the oven for a long time.
Kassandra: You bake it for 5 minutes then you put legs on it. Then you put some brown stuff on it. You bake it for 6 more minutes then you eat it all gone.
Isaac: Bake it for 20 seconds then eat it with stuffing, green beans and a roll.
Izzy: Cook it for 10 or 11 hours. Then you serve it on a plate. Eat it with corn and milk.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
If I Can't,I Can...
After feeling so sorry for myself I was browsing around blogs. I came across an intriguing button so I cliked on it and I found a truly God-inspired blog. To sum up the post and the idea that she didn't care about some things as much as she cared about other things for her children. She said in summary that one of the most important things she was privileged to do as a mother is to pray for her children every day.
She came across a verse that God used to prompt her to pray for her daughters 7 times a day for 7 days. It struck her that she needed reminders during the day to be praying over her girls, and she decided to choose 7 events in a day that would remind her to do so. Then, she chose verses that had to do with that time of the day (for example: as her kids are getting dressed in the morning) and then she put them on notecards.
Here are the events and verses she chose:
1. When they wake up: "Let the morning bring (child's name) word of your unfailing love, for she has put her trust in You. Show (her/him) the way (she/he) should go, for to you (he/she) lifts up her soul." (Adapted from Psalm 143:8)
2. When they are getting dressed: "Therefore, as God's chosen child, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Lord, help (him/her) bear with others and forgive whatever grievances (he/she) has against others. Help (him/her) forgive as the Lord forgave (him/her). And over all these virtues, help (him/her) put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (Adapted from Colossians 3:12-14)
3. While they are eating: "Teach (child's name) the secret of being content in any and every situation whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Teach (him/her) that (he/she) can do everything through him who gives (him/her) strength." (Adapted from Philippians 4:12-13)
4. When they go out of the house: "(Name of child), do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-His good, pleasing and perfect will." (Adapted from Romans 12:2)
5. While they are taking a bath: Lord, give (name of child) clean hands and a pure heart, and let (him/her) not lift (his/her) soul to an idol or swear by what is false. Let (him/her) receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God (his/her) Savior. Let (him/her) be part of the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob. (Adapted from Psalm 24:4-6)
6. When they are going to bed: "The Lord Your God is with you; he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, be will rejoice over you with singing." (Zephaniah 3:17)
7. While they are sleeping: "I pray that (name of child) will do everything without complaining or arguing, so that he/she may become blameless and pure, a child of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which he/she shines like a star in the universe as he/she holds out the word of life-in order that he/she may boast on the day of Christ that he/she did not run or labor for nothing." (Adapted from Philippians 2:14-16)
I feel like God has been reminding me more and more lately that I need to live my life in prayer. For my children, husband, family, friends, country, those in need, etc., etc. As a mother, it has been so pivotal for my children to hear me praying out loud over them, and I want to commit to do this every day (seven times a day!) for the next week. If you care to join me, just copy these verses onto index cards. Have a great (and prayer-filled!) week. And may God bless you and your babies richly.
I was moved by this. I figured that I could do this. I could pray over my future children in regards to my current situation. I've picked out 7 verses and wrote prayers in regard to them. I will start on Thanksgiving Day and go for a week.
The other thing I was blessed with was Melissa's blog. She has endured many a trial and triumphed out of the foxhole with a beautiful son, Rocco. Her journey is here. If you've ever been through the fire, you will be touched by her story as I am and be truly grateful for all the things that God has blessed you with, no matter how small.
She came across a verse that God used to prompt her to pray for her daughters 7 times a day for 7 days. It struck her that she needed reminders during the day to be praying over her girls, and she decided to choose 7 events in a day that would remind her to do so. Then, she chose verses that had to do with that time of the day (for example: as her kids are getting dressed in the morning) and then she put them on notecards.
Here are the events and verses she chose:
1. When they wake up: "Let the morning bring (child's name) word of your unfailing love, for she has put her trust in You. Show (her/him) the way (she/he) should go, for to you (he/she) lifts up her soul." (Adapted from Psalm 143:8)
2. When they are getting dressed: "Therefore, as God's chosen child, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Lord, help (him/her) bear with others and forgive whatever grievances (he/she) has against others. Help (him/her) forgive as the Lord forgave (him/her). And over all these virtues, help (him/her) put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity." (Adapted from Colossians 3:12-14)
3. While they are eating: "Teach (child's name) the secret of being content in any and every situation whether well-fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. Teach (him/her) that (he/she) can do everything through him who gives (him/her) strength." (Adapted from Philippians 4:12-13)
4. When they go out of the house: "(Name of child), do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-His good, pleasing and perfect will." (Adapted from Romans 12:2)
5. While they are taking a bath: Lord, give (name of child) clean hands and a pure heart, and let (him/her) not lift (his/her) soul to an idol or swear by what is false. Let (him/her) receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God (his/her) Savior. Let (him/her) be part of the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob. (Adapted from Psalm 24:4-6)
6. When they are going to bed: "The Lord Your God is with you; he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, be will rejoice over you with singing." (Zephaniah 3:17)
7. While they are sleeping: "I pray that (name of child) will do everything without complaining or arguing, so that he/she may become blameless and pure, a child of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which he/she shines like a star in the universe as he/she holds out the word of life-in order that he/she may boast on the day of Christ that he/she did not run or labor for nothing." (Adapted from Philippians 2:14-16)
I feel like God has been reminding me more and more lately that I need to live my life in prayer. For my children, husband, family, friends, country, those in need, etc., etc. As a mother, it has been so pivotal for my children to hear me praying out loud over them, and I want to commit to do this every day (seven times a day!) for the next week. If you care to join me, just copy these verses onto index cards. Have a great (and prayer-filled!) week. And may God bless you and your babies richly.
I was moved by this. I figured that I could do this. I could pray over my future children in regards to my current situation. I've picked out 7 verses and wrote prayers in regard to them. I will start on Thanksgiving Day and go for a week.
The other thing I was blessed with was Melissa's blog. She has endured many a trial and triumphed out of the foxhole with a beautiful son, Rocco. Her journey is here. If you've ever been through the fire, you will be touched by her story as I am and be truly grateful for all the things that God has blessed you with, no matter how small.
Monday, November 24, 2008
They CAN, but I CAN'T
Disclaimer: I've been working on this post for two months. So it's a little outdated in spots but the feelings are still the same.
I haven't posted on this yet and I'm not quite sure I'm ready to yet. I struggle with how to phrase this. It hasn't been medically declared and I'm not ready for it to get that far. I want to fix it on it's own, but I'm not quite sure that will happen.
I have had a fear, irrational or not, that I will not be able to have my own children. During high school/college I had several close calls and never got pregnant.
Mr. Corn and I have been off bc for a year officially now. We've actively been trying since January to get pregnant. No luck yet.I made a big mistake and researched on the internet. I know WAY too much now. I don't want to know some of these things. I don't need to know.
I went to the doctor last week (October 2nd). We're taking steps forward to do some testing on Nick and I. This is a new doctor and the first male doctor I've ever seen. Way outta my comfort zone. I really trust him though and I like him. We'll see what happens.
Got our test results. All ok. Thyroid is normal, glucose good, prolactin good. Which is positive news. Nick is good too. "Atta boy" the dr. said. :)
(This is where I left off mid October. The rest is my feelings of the past month.)
This isn't fair. I did things right, or at least semi-right. I got married, had a steady job, a house that was kid appropriate and I can't get pregnant, BUT....
-my brother who has a 13 month old w/ his live in girlfriend, both on welfare and know they're pregnant just by her boobs hurting before she even misses her f'in period...CAN get pregnant
-my cousin in college can get married in December and will have a baby in May...do the math folks...CAN get pregnant.
-a friend who swore she would never have children, decides on a whim that she might want one...CAN get pregnant.
-a friend who wants to enjoy being married for five years before having kids after less than five months...CAN get pregnant.
- a MAN with female reproductive parts can get inseminated at home and get pregnant 3 months after having a baby this same exact way CAN get pregnant.
But me, I have been so good, taking care of myself. Taking my pills, not drinking, eating healthy, etc and I CAN'T get pregnant. I'm so frustrated by all of this.
Yes, it's all happened this past month. I went back to the doctor at the end of last month for an annual and to discuss my options. I'm now on a drug to help with ovulation. It's supposed to make me regular within a month. I'm not sure sit's working. Its got nasty side effects. Not as bad as Clomid, but I'm not sure how long I can handle them. I've got to give it 3 months to declare it not working before going further.
We've taken a baby making break this month. It was a hard decision to make, but one that needed to be made. But I've got hope and things to be grateful for during this time of thanksgiving. I'll post about that tomorrow.
I haven't posted on this yet and I'm not quite sure I'm ready to yet. I struggle with how to phrase this. It hasn't been medically declared and I'm not ready for it to get that far. I want to fix it on it's own, but I'm not quite sure that will happen.
I have had a fear, irrational or not, that I will not be able to have my own children. During high school/college I had several close calls and never got pregnant.
Mr. Corn and I have been off bc for a year officially now. We've actively been trying since January to get pregnant. No luck yet.I made a big mistake and researched on the internet. I know WAY too much now. I don't want to know some of these things. I don't need to know.
I went to the doctor last week (October 2nd). We're taking steps forward to do some testing on Nick and I. This is a new doctor and the first male doctor I've ever seen. Way outta my comfort zone. I really trust him though and I like him. We'll see what happens.
Got our test results. All ok. Thyroid is normal, glucose good, prolactin good. Which is positive news. Nick is good too. "Atta boy" the dr. said. :)
(This is where I left off mid October. The rest is my feelings of the past month.)
This isn't fair. I did things right, or at least semi-right. I got married, had a steady job, a house that was kid appropriate and I can't get pregnant, BUT....
-my brother who has a 13 month old w/ his live in girlfriend, both on welfare and know they're pregnant just by her boobs hurting before she even misses her f'in period...CAN get pregnant
-my cousin in college can get married in December and will have a baby in May...do the math folks...CAN get pregnant.
-a friend who swore she would never have children, decides on a whim that she might want one...CAN get pregnant.
-a friend who wants to enjoy being married for five years before having kids after less than five months...CAN get pregnant.
- a MAN with female reproductive parts can get inseminated at home and get pregnant 3 months after having a baby this same exact way CAN get pregnant.
But me, I have been so good, taking care of myself. Taking my pills, not drinking, eating healthy, etc and I CAN'T get pregnant. I'm so frustrated by all of this.
Yes, it's all happened this past month. I went back to the doctor at the end of last month for an annual and to discuss my options. I'm now on a drug to help with ovulation. It's supposed to make me regular within a month. I'm not sure sit's working. Its got nasty side effects. Not as bad as Clomid, but I'm not sure how long I can handle them. I've got to give it 3 months to declare it not working before going further.
We've taken a baby making break this month. It was a hard decision to make, but one that needed to be made. But I've got hope and things to be grateful for during this time of thanksgiving. I'll post about that tomorrow.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Been A While
I know, I know it's been a while. I haven't had the blogging muse in over 2 weeks. It's not back yet, but I thought I better check-in. I'm dealing with some things internally that I'm not quite ready to deal with publicly. I am reading everyone and am checking in at SITS most days, but I needed a break. My goal is this weekend, when I have some much deserved and much needed time to myself. Until then, if you could just pray that I would have peace over several things going on, I'd really appreciate it.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Turning to God
I won't say who I did or didn't vote for, there were issues that I struggled with on both sides and it was a decision that I struggled with all the way to the polling booth. I heard arguments from both sides throughout my family. I have farmers and welfare recipients in my family. Gun advocates and gun opponents. Teachers and corporates. War veterans and peace makers. Christians and atheists. Pro-choice and pro-life. Two extremes on so many of the issues.
My heart aches for our country. Not because someone won and someone else lost. Because I truly believe that this election will divide this country like we've never seen before.
So tonight I turn to God, I remember that he will reign supreme. I turn to Deuteronomy 10:17 which says "For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes." I turn to Joshua 5:13-14 "When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with sword in hand. Joshua went up to him and demanded, “Are you friend or foe?” “Neither one,” he replied. “I am the commander of the Lord’s army.”
And I pray, I get down on my kness and pray that God will unite and not divide this country. That he will protect us from evil and will guide President Obama, VP Biden and the 535 members of the US House and Senate.
My heart aches for our country. Not because someone won and someone else lost. Because I truly believe that this election will divide this country like we've never seen before.
So tonight I turn to God, I remember that he will reign supreme. I turn to Deuteronomy 10:17 which says "For the LORD your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome, who shows no partiality and accepts no bribes." I turn to Joshua 5:13-14 "When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with sword in hand. Joshua went up to him and demanded, “Are you friend or foe?” “Neither one,” he replied. “I am the commander of the Lord’s army.”
And I pray, I get down on my kness and pray that God will unite and not divide this country. That he will protect us from evil and will guide President Obama, VP Biden and the 535 members of the US House and Senate.
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