Happy Mother's Day

Just wanted wish the moms reading a Happy Mother's Day.
I hope your day is full of laughter and joy and no housework. :-)
This is a little story that a good friend of mine sent me. I hope you enjoy.
Love & Blessings,
Kim

A newborn's conversation with God

A baby asked God, 'They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but
how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?' God said, 'Your
angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.'

The child further inquired, 'But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do
anything but sing and smile to be happy.' God said, 'Your angel will sing
for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and
be very happy.'

Again the child asked, 'And how am I going to be able to understand when
people talk to me if I don't know the language?' God said, 'Your angel will
tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with
much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.'

'And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?' God said, 'Your
angel will place your hands
together and will teach you how to pray.'

'Who will protect me?' God said, 'Your angel will defend you even if it
means risking its life.'

'But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.' God said,
'Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to
come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.'

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could
be heard and the child hurriedly asked, 'God, if I am to leave now, please
tell me my angel's name.'

God said, 'You will simply call her, 'Mom.'

--Annemarie Ezzo from Growing Kids God's Way

Another step

Well, I guess we are definitely on our to being potty trained...and by we I mean Emma. Tonight marks the first time she has come to me and told me she has to go potty BEFORE going in her diaper. So, off to the bathroom we ran and sure enough her diaper was dry and a moment later she was announcing her accomplishment.
I am quite excited and hoping it lasts. I cannot take any credit for these happenings...I owe it all to the big sister. It is a time like this I am glad Emma wants to be like her big sister!
Way to go Sarah!

Potty Progress

I cannot believe how quickly time goes by. It has been over a month since I last had a moment to post... The posts may be on the light side for the next little bit as we are preparing to go to Africa....now for the real news!
This morning marks day number 5 that Emma has been going on the potty! She doesn't get there every time. But, I will take some time over no time!
It all started on Sunday evening. We had finished up with house church and were just chatting with a few of our friends when, once again, Sarah & Emma were out of bed. Sarah ran into the bathroom with Emma hot on her tail. Next thing I know Sarah is screaming from the bathroom that her sissy has pooped on the potty. In I go to see a very proud of herself little Emma sitting on the little potty telling me what she had accomplished. With the pertinent business taken care of and a diaper back on her buns she runs out into the living room (where we talking with our friends) and announces to everyone (whilst jumping up and down) that she has pooped on the potty! She gets high fives and wahoos from everyone and her special piece of candy for going on the potty.
It took some time after that to get both girls calmed backed down and asleep but all was finally quiet and we were on to a new phase of life. So far, Emma has used the potty every night before going to bed - today is the first time she has used it in the morning. Progress for sure.
Once again there is light at the end of the diaper tunnel. I am looking forward to once again only having one in diapers.
As I mentioned earlier, we are busy preparing for our Africa trip. Just a short amount of time now before we are in the air. If you would like to know more about what we are doing or how you can be a support partner (prayer or financial) please email me. I'd love to share more about how God is moving in our family.
Have a great weekend!

Rollin', rollin', rollin'...

Carter is rolling over!
Today, I went in to get him out of bed and just as I walked in he rolled over from his back to his tummy. I was so excited! He then rolled back over to his back (a move he has had down for some time now) and then to his tummy again. Twice in a row! A little while later, during tummy time on the floor, he again rolled to his back and then to his tummy! For now he only goes back and forth...no rolling across the floor (yet).
That is all that was new today.
Hope y'all are healthy and enjoying the (dare I say it?) spring weather in MI/Canada. I am hoping for you that this is the break in the nasty winter weather.
Love,
K

Is it bedtime yet?

It is one of those days. You know the days...you are ready for it to be bedtime half an hour after the kids are up in the morning. We have, at least, managed to make it to nap time. Here's hoping the afternoon is calmer than this morning has been.

I am once again without my computer. I am currently using an old laptop we had given Sarah for her computer learning games. A fact she noticed this morning while I was checking my email..."Mom, why are you using my computer?"

So, if it is a while between blog posts - that would be why. I am sharing with a quite studious four year old. She loves her learning games and is quite good. Sometimes she asks me for help only to end up showing me how to do it...who needed the help??

We are gearing up for a trip to Africa. We are excited and looking forward to all that God will be showing us and teaching us while we are there. Please be praying for safety, rest, good health and open doors for making contacts while we are there.

One down, two to go...at least one more to go. The boy is hungry and will go back down...our princess will just read a book, color or work on her computer while the little ones nap. AHHH, peace and quiet.

Have a blessed day!
Kim

Welcome to the Lipstick Style & Makeup Store

Well, today I had an 'appointment' with 'Kelly' & her little assistant to get my hair and makeup done.

It was the most relaxing appointment ever! :-) During my makeover I was informed by my talented stylist that "...at the Lipstick Style & Makeup Store you can get your makeup done as much as you want as long as you have money..." Where do they come up with this stuff?? There was so much more that she was chatting about whilst making me beautiful - I wish I had recorded it!
Jason just got home and 'Kelly' greeted him at the door saying "Wait till you see this girl!' Jason walks in and takes one look at me and asks if I am ok - no seriously! He thought I had two black eyes. It looks as though the girls have a promising future in theatrical makeup.
Oh well, just thought I'd share a bit of my day. I am now off to finish dinner for my family - spa time is over.

Have a blessed day!

A jewlery giveaway

HAPPY ST. PATTY"S DAY

I found this contest at one of my UBP blog finds. I thought I would share with you...

Buster and boo is having a jewelry giveaway.

You can win this lovely tile necklace!

All you need to do is visit PamperingBeki Jewelry and follow the contest directions .
Super easy - you could be the lucky winner.!
Be sure to check it out - I did!

Have a great week.

Blessings,

Kim