We are not wealthy by monatary standards. However we are a family that loves with all our hearts! We have our beautiful daughters and we have a wonderful love that grows more and more every day!
As we celebrate this Christmas we do so with a love for our Savior Jesus Christ, and a knowledge that he was born to die, to set men free from their sin!
Yesterday at church NikiRhe asked me..."What is that? (pointing at a cross)
Me, "It's a cross sweetie"
Niki; "What's it for?"
Me; "Well, after Jesus grew up he took on all the bad things people had done and he died on the cross so that we could live in heaven with him after we die."
Niki; with tears in her eyes.... "but I don't want Jesus to die"
Me: "well, see that's not the whole story, after Jesus died they put him in a 'cave room' in a mountian and after three days he came back to life and then went to heaven to be with God and wait for us to come to live with him."
Niki: " Was Jesus waiting for all those little kids that died?"
Me: "yes he was sweetie."
Niki: " When do I get to go back to heaven mommy? I miss Jesus he's my friend."
Me: with tears in MY eyes."Lord willing not for a very long time, but you just remember that Jesus will always be your friend. He loves you!"
Hugging me with a smile...."I love him too but I love you too mommy. I want to stay with you for a long time."
I often wonder if I'm teaching my daughter the true meaning of Christmas and this conversation proved to me I am! :) She is so amazing and such a blessing!
Well today we did a lot! We finished up some gift wrapping, did some cleaning, baked cookies, read two Christmas stories and played games as a family. We even started tracking Santa on NORAD this morning about 11:30! We have watched his journey all across the world!
It has been a good day and we have enjoyed spending time with our beautiful daughters!
May God Bless you this Christmas!
From my family to yours,
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Monday, December 24, 2012
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Morning Coffee...and OH MY Christmas is in a week!
On mornings that I have to get up early to run an errand or go to an appointment I try to always set the coffee pot timer and have it going when I get up. I am normally up before 5am because my hubby leaves for work about 4:30 and having coffee with him is not something I get to do every day. ***psssst, I'm not Mrs. Cleaver! I don't get up with him! ****
However I make his lunch the night before. As for me I like to have a nice cup of coffee, my favorite being Starbucks, and have some quite time before my little one gets up. I can read my bible, or chat with friends online (if they are awake), and just enjoy being alone in a peaceful environment.
It is so nice being the mother of a 3 year-old to have some down time to recover from some of the insanity! :o)
So Christmas is in exactly ONE week! I am not prepared for it at all! We still have at least one gift to find for NikiRhe. She has asked for a robe and slipper for Christmas. I want to get that for her because she may never ask for clothes again! LOL I'm having trouble finding a store that carries robes for 3y/o. Sears or maybe Burlington would be a couple of options. I have a Sears close to home and wouldn't have to drive across the city to get to it like Burlington.
Well It's almost 7am so I guess I better start getting ready to conquer the day!
However I make his lunch the night before. As for me I like to have a nice cup of coffee, my favorite being Starbucks, and have some quite time before my little one gets up. I can read my bible, or chat with friends online (if they are awake), and just enjoy being alone in a peaceful environment.
It is so nice being the mother of a 3 year-old to have some down time to recover from some of the insanity! :o)
So Christmas is in exactly ONE week! I am not prepared for it at all! We still have at least one gift to find for NikiRhe. She has asked for a robe and slipper for Christmas. I want to get that for her because she may never ask for clothes again! LOL I'm having trouble finding a store that carries robes for 3y/o. Sears or maybe Burlington would be a couple of options. I have a Sears close to home and wouldn't have to drive across the city to get to it like Burlington.
Well It's almost 7am so I guess I better start getting ready to conquer the day!
Friday, December 14, 2012
Life is Moving Too Fast!
My precious NikiRhe turned 3 on the 4th of this month. It has been very bittersweet as I enjoy every day with her yet miss those loving baby days she was so tiny and dependent. I know they have to grow up but it is so hard to watch sometimes.
Even when they are already grown and are headstrong and mean. :( I am heart broken that our oldest seems to be unable to be honest or forthcoming with us in any form. She has been caught in many lies and hides things from us. She kept the fact that she was seeing someone from us. She has even broken promises to us and has no real remorse for any of it. She says the words "I'm sorry" but there is sarcasm behind them and she never is truly repentant.
I have been praying and praying and I feel the only solution is to ask her to leave, and explain to her that we do love her but cannot continue to be lied to, or manipulated into, believing her lies any longer.
Well I've lost a lot of sleep over this and I've got a little one who needs a functioning mommy. So I guess I will have some coffee and begin my day in the word.
Even when they are already grown and are headstrong and mean. :( I am heart broken that our oldest seems to be unable to be honest or forthcoming with us in any form. She has been caught in many lies and hides things from us. She kept the fact that she was seeing someone from us. She has even broken promises to us and has no real remorse for any of it. She says the words "I'm sorry" but there is sarcasm behind them and she never is truly repentant.
I have been praying and praying and I feel the only solution is to ask her to leave, and explain to her that we do love her but cannot continue to be lied to, or manipulated into, believing her lies any longer.
Well I've lost a lot of sleep over this and I've got a little one who needs a functioning mommy. So I guess I will have some coffee and begin my day in the word.
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