For all of my bloggy friends that have been following Susannah's story go check out what her mom has to say about her surgery that happened today.
Room for at least one more
I spent some time with Susannah and her momma last night, and this verse pretty much sums up this little girl.
"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Thou shall not...
Do a frog jump in newly laundered pants. Unless you want said pants to have an exit door.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Ashley and the...
Have you ever read the book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" ? It is hilarious, and a fun read to kids who feel like they have had a rough day. Alexander, the little boy in the book spends a whole day with not a thing going his way. In fact, he just wants to move to Australia.
I am kind of having one of those MONTHS. I do not know if I am in over my head, I do not know if I am losing my touch, I do not know if I just need to STOP for a while and put it all in perspective. But I feel like I am losing control. I am not a control freak THAT BAD. I mean I can go to bed with dishes in the sink, and some toys scattered about. But lately, I cannot keep up with anything.
Case in point. This morning, I head out the door to go about my day. No purse. In fact, I forgot my purse going to church last night assuming I had just left it at home. When I got home I had 4 mouths to feed, and bathe, and get to bed in a matter of 14 minutes... I forgot to look for it. So when I retraced my steps this morning (as I have seemed to be doing a lot of lately) I knew I used it at Target yesterday. BINGO! I remember seeing my purse in the cart on the way to the cart return. My brain went on, in the next direction and I left it sitting there. I called Target THIS MORNING when I realized it was missing, and they had it. I ran to Target to pick it up and everything was just as I left it. THANK YOU MR./MRS. KINDHEARTED CITIZEN. If I knew who you were, I would surprise you with something.
I do not know what is wrong with me, I just cannot seem to keep up lately. I just cannot keep it together and that is not like me. I mean, I have a lot on my mind (deep thought mode) and a lot on my plate with the kiddos, their 2 schools, room mom responsibilities, school projects/homework, baseball, church choir, baseball, preschool choir, baseball, Sunday School, mom duties... and so much more. Usually, I can juggle it all but right now, it's not really working for me.
Today, I totally get Alexander. I cannot wait for this little phase to end so I can have a fresh start. I need it, or I just might lose it (or move to Australia).
I am kind of having one of those MONTHS. I do not know if I am in over my head, I do not know if I am losing my touch, I do not know if I just need to STOP for a while and put it all in perspective. But I feel like I am losing control. I am not a control freak THAT BAD. I mean I can go to bed with dishes in the sink, and some toys scattered about. But lately, I cannot keep up with anything.
Case in point. This morning, I head out the door to go about my day. No purse. In fact, I forgot my purse going to church last night assuming I had just left it at home. When I got home I had 4 mouths to feed, and bathe, and get to bed in a matter of 14 minutes... I forgot to look for it. So when I retraced my steps this morning (as I have seemed to be doing a lot of lately) I knew I used it at Target yesterday. BINGO! I remember seeing my purse in the cart on the way to the cart return. My brain went on, in the next direction and I left it sitting there. I called Target THIS MORNING when I realized it was missing, and they had it. I ran to Target to pick it up and everything was just as I left it. THANK YOU MR./MRS. KINDHEARTED CITIZEN. If I knew who you were, I would surprise you with something.
I do not know what is wrong with me, I just cannot seem to keep up lately. I just cannot keep it together and that is not like me. I mean, I have a lot on my mind (deep thought mode) and a lot on my plate with the kiddos, their 2 schools, room mom responsibilities, school projects/homework, baseball, church choir, baseball, preschool choir, baseball, Sunday School, mom duties... and so much more. Usually, I can juggle it all but right now, it's not really working for me.
Today, I totally get Alexander. I cannot wait for this little phase to end so I can have a fresh start. I need it, or I just might lose it (or move to Australia).
Saturday, September 27, 2008
5 weeks!!!
I am not a frequent E-bay user. However, I discovered that you can purchase individual Lego Men from E-bay. Lego Men make my Callan a very happy boy. He could play with them for hours. So, for his back to school prize I purchased him this...
(and I think a few other men, but it has been so long now I do not remember). I ordered them on August 23rd, 5 weeks later still no Legos. I e-mailed the seller, and to quote him "Shipped August 26th, please be patient a few more days." Seriously? Where do you live? So, I went and looked. I ordered the silly Legos from a man in HONG KONG! Seriously?? Evidentally, there is a person swimming them here to the States. I had no idea that it could take 5 weeks. So much for a back to school little surprise. Lesson learned, check sellers location before ordering.
(and I think a few other men, but it has been so long now I do not remember). I ordered them on August 23rd, 5 weeks later still no Legos. I e-mailed the seller, and to quote him "Shipped August 26th, please be patient a few more days." Seriously? Where do you live? So, I went and looked. I ordered the silly Legos from a man in HONG KONG! Seriously?? Evidentally, there is a person swimming them here to the States. I had no idea that it could take 5 weeks. So much for a back to school little surprise. Lesson learned, check sellers location before ordering.
SSSIIISSSSSSYYY!!!!
I could just GET her. If the girl could talk, my life might be a lot simpler. When I say that I have searched for the DS like crazy. I mean I have searched compulsively. For example... this drawer right here, beside the place that Baylor likes to play his DS. I think I have shuffeled through it at least 17 times. Today, I decided to do it for the 18th time. (It is a catch-all drawer)
As I sat wracking my brain on where in the world the DS could have gone, I stared at that little box that says "Our Wedding" . It occured to me that my video was not in there because it is still in my bedroom where the kids watched it back a while ago. So, that meant that the little box is empty. And if I know Sissy (as the boys call her), then I know that things do not remain empty for long. I opened the box and this is what I found.
YES! I will be getting a FULL nights sleep tonight!
As I sat wracking my brain on where in the world the DS could have gone, I stared at that little box that says "Our Wedding" . It occured to me that my video was not in there because it is still in my bedroom where the kids watched it back a while ago. So, that meant that the little box is empty. And if I know Sissy (as the boys call her), then I know that things do not remain empty for long. I opened the box and this is what I found.
YES! I will be getting a FULL nights sleep tonight!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Things you should know...
First and foremost, Susannah is scheduled to have a heart cath procedure between 9 and 10 AM (CST) this morning. This procedure will determine IF she is a candidate for any corrective surgeries, or if she has gone too long and the damage is beyond repair. LET US storm the gates of Heaven with petitions on behalf of this child. I KNOW that God has a plan for her life, AND I KNOW that her life will bring Him the glory.
Now on to family matters:
Tasha has been found. Unfortunately, it was because now we are on the hunt for a missing Nintendo DS. That DS is truly missing. I think it was taken in the car and possibly knocked out of Baylor's seat into the floor and then into a parking lot somewhere. I am just guessing, but I like to convince my brain the answer is there somewhere because I am losing sleep over this DS. Literally I wake up thinking about where it might be, and dream about it being taken by a team of flaming hot air balloons???
Eliza does not eat breakfast. I have been giving her Pediasure for a few weeks now, because the girl is braking the bank with me buying EVERY breakfast item available just to see if she will eat it. This morning, she went to the fridge and asked for these. (I told you I was trying EVERYTHING)... therapy please... my name is Ashley, and I let my daughter eat Vienna Sausages for breakfast.
Last night we had parent teacher conferences. It is nice when the teacher tells you that "It is nice to have an EASY conference". Baylor is doing awesome in school. He is excelling in everything. His reading level (he is in 2nd grade) is between 3.3 and 4.6 (that is 3rd grade 3rd month, and 4th grade 6 month). They pull him out of class every day for a special math group for kids who are ahead. If you ever wondered if you needed to hold your kid back because of a late birthday (August 13th) Baylor is the walking billboard for it! We are so proud. (No he does not wear glasses, these are sunglasses with missing lenses. He thought it was fun to wear them)
We also had a conference with Callan's teacher. She really loves the kids. Callan had to "pull his monkey" for acting out this week. It was his first and he did not like it. She did say he is getting "more comfortable" and "is very social". He seems to be right on track with what he needs to be doing. I guess he has learned that he does need the letter P after all. I help out in his class on Thursdays and I am really enjoying getting to know the kids and his sweet teacher.
This little man CRACKS ME UP. I told him to GO PLAY... and this was his choice of things to play with. He packed a suitcase with all his PJ's, took it to a corner and spent 30 minutes layering them all on. I stacked them like this for the picture so you could see how many he had on ( I also had to bribe him with a box of Nerds to take his picture).
OH THE FUN we have in the Jones house!!!
Now on to family matters:
Tasha has been found. Unfortunately, it was because now we are on the hunt for a missing Nintendo DS. That DS is truly missing. I think it was taken in the car and possibly knocked out of Baylor's seat into the floor and then into a parking lot somewhere. I am just guessing, but I like to convince my brain the answer is there somewhere because I am losing sleep over this DS. Literally I wake up thinking about where it might be, and dream about it being taken by a team of flaming hot air balloons???
Eliza does not eat breakfast. I have been giving her Pediasure for a few weeks now, because the girl is braking the bank with me buying EVERY breakfast item available just to see if she will eat it. This morning, she went to the fridge and asked for these. (I told you I was trying EVERYTHING)... therapy please... my name is Ashley, and I let my daughter eat Vienna Sausages for breakfast.
Last night we had parent teacher conferences. It is nice when the teacher tells you that "It is nice to have an EASY conference". Baylor is doing awesome in school. He is excelling in everything. His reading level (he is in 2nd grade) is between 3.3 and 4.6 (that is 3rd grade 3rd month, and 4th grade 6 month). They pull him out of class every day for a special math group for kids who are ahead. If you ever wondered if you needed to hold your kid back because of a late birthday (August 13th) Baylor is the walking billboard for it! We are so proud. (No he does not wear glasses, these are sunglasses with missing lenses. He thought it was fun to wear them)
We also had a conference with Callan's teacher. She really loves the kids. Callan had to "pull his monkey" for acting out this week. It was his first and he did not like it. She did say he is getting "more comfortable" and "is very social". He seems to be right on track with what he needs to be doing. I guess he has learned that he does need the letter P after all. I help out in his class on Thursdays and I am really enjoying getting to know the kids and his sweet teacher.
This little man CRACKS ME UP. I told him to GO PLAY... and this was his choice of things to play with. He packed a suitcase with all his PJ's, took it to a corner and spent 30 minutes layering them all on. I stacked them like this for the picture so you could see how many he had on ( I also had to bribe him with a box of Nerds to take his picture).
OH THE FUN we have in the Jones house!!!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Look Who is HOME!
I got to see this precious, beautiful, amazing face in person last night... and blow her a kiss. Her family is forever changed, we are forever changed! If you have not been following, go check them out here. Today, they go to the cardiologist and begin the next leg of the journey. But, I have no doubt that God has gone ahead of them and is preparing the way for this angel.
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