I don't really have a shop, but if I did, I might name it C.A.B.....Here are some of my creations!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Friday, May 20, 2011
Poop Deck
Okay, really this post isn't as interesting or gross as the title. But it is what my Mother's Day card was about. Thanks to my sweet, sentimental boys (eye roll). It was a sweet morning. Everyone let me sleep in and they made me pancakes and served me breakfast in bed. Then they presented me with their gifts. My favorites of course were the homemade gifts they each made in school. I was also excited to get new workout clothes so I don't have to keep wearing my scrubbed-out duds to Zumba. (although I haven't been to Zumba since Mother's Day....I like my exercise inconsistent like that)
Nothing has brought me more joy in life than to be a Mother to my three amazing children. Sometimes I think my heart might burst with the amount of love I have for them. Although they are not perfect children, they are perfect for me and I wouldn't change anything about them....(ask me again tommorrow when one of them is throwing a fit or disobeying and I might change my mind)
Nothing has brought me more joy in life than to be a Mother to my three amazing children. Sometimes I think my heart might burst with the amount of love I have for them. Although they are not perfect children, they are perfect for me and I wouldn't change anything about them....(ask me again tommorrow when one of them is throwing a fit or disobeying and I might change my mind)
Letter Taylor wrote at school
Flower Taylor planted
Connor's preschool project
Yes, a card about poop.
Connor had his own special card that my mom found and thought would be appropriate for him. If you know him-don't you agree? :)
Monday, May 16, 2011
The Birds and the Bees-an appropriate conversation for Mother's Day
Soooo.....my seven-year-old was missing his teacher that is out on maternity leave the other day. He sighed and said, "why did she have to have a baby?"...then he looked at me and said, "mommy, is there something you can do to TRY to have a baby?". I thought about it for a brief minute. Do I say no, totally up to God or do I get all technical on him? I wasn't feeling well at the time so I said God gets to decide if we have babies or not, but yes there is something mommies and daddies can do to try to have babies. Please let him just say okay and be done with it. Nope. "Well, what can you do? Tell me." What do I do? What do I say???? I am not ready for this conversation. Delay. Delay. Delay.
I remember reading somewhere in 1 of the 5,000 parenting books, blogs or articles that I have read (parenting is hard ya'll) that you are supposed to always provide an accurate answer to any question your child asks. This is so they will always feel like they can come to you with questions and keeps the lines of communication open. Sooooo, I did a little research on what to say to a 7 year old that wasn't TMI but would be enough for his curiosity.
I called him over and put him on my lap and this is what transpired:
M: Earlier you asked me if you could do something to try to have babies. I didn't answer because I wasn't feeling well, but now I am ready to answer. I want you to know that you can ask me anything and I will always have an answer for you.
God decides if and when you get to have a baby. But there is something you can do to try to have a baby. Mommy has eggs, like animals do; like snakes and birds, but mine are inside my belly. Daddy mixes stuff from his penis with mommy's eggs and a baby starts to grow. Mommy grows the baby in her belly for 9 months and then the baby is born.
T: Oh, so you really have to have daddy to have a baby.
M: Yes, there has to be a mommy and a daddy.
T: Because you would have another baby if you didn't need daddy.
M: (laughing) Yes, probably.
T: Okay. Thank you. (he hugged me and kissed me and went back to watching sports on TV)
Oh my gosh! I survived that conversation and he didn't even ask me how the stuff gets from the penis to mommy's eggs. AWESOME!!! What would I have said if he did ask that? I HAVE NO IDEA. I hadn't thought that far ahead.
I can't believe my baby has gone from being a newborn to asking how babies are made in what seems like such a short time ago. It's true, don't blink! Before I know it he'll be making his own babies....
I remember reading somewhere in 1 of the 5,000 parenting books, blogs or articles that I have read (parenting is hard ya'll) that you are supposed to always provide an accurate answer to any question your child asks. This is so they will always feel like they can come to you with questions and keeps the lines of communication open. Sooooo, I did a little research on what to say to a 7 year old that wasn't TMI but would be enough for his curiosity.
I called him over and put him on my lap and this is what transpired:
M: Earlier you asked me if you could do something to try to have babies. I didn't answer because I wasn't feeling well, but now I am ready to answer. I want you to know that you can ask me anything and I will always have an answer for you.
God decides if and when you get to have a baby. But there is something you can do to try to have a baby. Mommy has eggs, like animals do; like snakes and birds, but mine are inside my belly. Daddy mixes stuff from his penis with mommy's eggs and a baby starts to grow. Mommy grows the baby in her belly for 9 months and then the baby is born.
T: Oh, so you really have to have daddy to have a baby.
M: Yes, there has to be a mommy and a daddy.
T: Because you would have another baby if you didn't need daddy.
M: (laughing) Yes, probably.
T: Okay. Thank you. (he hugged me and kissed me and went back to watching sports on TV)
Oh my gosh! I survived that conversation and he didn't even ask me how the stuff gets from the penis to mommy's eggs. AWESOME!!! What would I have said if he did ask that? I HAVE NO IDEA. I hadn't thought that far ahead.
I can't believe my baby has gone from being a newborn to asking how babies are made in what seems like such a short time ago. It's true, don't blink! Before I know it he'll be making his own babies....
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Just call me Reverend Jade
On Saturday, April 30th, I had the honor of officiating my sister's wedding. I have never done anything like that before, no I am not actually a Reverend or Pastor of any kind. Unfortunately (because I don't necessarily agree that it should be so easy to be "ordained") it is easy as filling out a form on the internet and submitting with the Universal Life Church. No fees, no background check, no proof of ID. And, when you are ordained, you are given the power (and legality) to:
•Perform marriages, funerals, baptisms, ceremonial rites, and last rites.
•Start your own church, be it brick & mortar or online.
•Absolve others of their sins.
•Use the title Reverend, Minister, Healer, Educator, and more.
Now, there are many people that should not have this knowledge. But my only intent was so that I could legally "marry" my sister and her husband, as they wished. I do not believe I have the expertise or should have any part of starting a church, absolving anyone of their sins or using a title that should be reserved for such with better credentials and intent and have sworn this as their duty led by God. However, it was handy to be able to get for my purposes, which were to join my sister and her husband together in marriage based on their beliefs. Included is a picture of the lovely couple and me "marrying" them. Stay tuned for a post on their actual wedding.
•Perform marriages, funerals, baptisms, ceremonial rites, and last rites.
•Start your own church, be it brick & mortar or online.
•Absolve others of their sins.
•Use the title Reverend, Minister, Healer, Educator, and more.
Now, there are many people that should not have this knowledge. But my only intent was so that I could legally "marry" my sister and her husband, as they wished. I do not believe I have the expertise or should have any part of starting a church, absolving anyone of their sins or using a title that should be reserved for such with better credentials and intent and have sworn this as their duty led by God. However, it was handy to be able to get for my purposes, which were to join my sister and her husband together in marriage based on their beliefs. Included is a picture of the lovely couple and me "marrying" them. Stay tuned for a post on their actual wedding.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Easter Weekend
Cousins
Easter tutu (from now on she will have one for every holiday :))
The boys made boats out of spare wood and had a "boat race" down the creek. Why not?
Easter Morning beauties
Family Photo Op
Post Easter Egg hunt pose at Mamaw & Papaws
Taylor adding up his loot
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