Santa Claus is still on our porch. We have one of those 3 ft. light up santa’s and he has lived on our porch since a few days after Thanksgiving. Last night when Ally was leaving, she said she was wondering when we were going to unplug him and put him way? I laughed and told her that he was just waiting to see some snow and now that he has…well, we’ll see. 2 days after Christmas we put away everything Christmassy (except Santa) so we could celebrate Pete’s first birthday with colors other than red & green. I kind of like seeing him glowing when we return home after dark…we’re moving in 3 months, maybe we’ll just leave him there a bit longer, you know – just to drive the neighbors (like Ally) a little crazy. 🙂
Adam likes Napoleon Dynamite…ugh! And I thought he had such good taste…hehehe.
Our minivan looks like it rolled in a red mud puddle! I took the kids out to Camp Mennoscah today to spend the afternoon with Benny and the teens at the Winter retreat. It’s way out in the boonies and you have to take a very long, winding dirt/mud road to get there. I was fishtailing all over the place absolutely freaked out at the possibility of getting stuck in that red muck with three kids. There was no way I was going to hike in carrying all three of them, and my cell phone didn’t work out there. (What did we ever do before cell phones?) We did make it there o.k., but it was the first time I can recall hoping the road would freeze up before I had to drive on it to get home! I want to hurt Benny for teaching Zoe to yell, “Ahhh we’re gonna die!” everytime we hit a big bump or slightly swerve. (and when I say “we” I mean me.) I was relieved as I pulled up in front of our house and saw Santa’s glowing, smiling face…hehehe.
They hired the new guy. I’m not looking forward to sitting in church in the morning without Benny when the elders tell everyone. They left it up to Benny to tell the teens while on his last retreat with them, wasn’t that thoughtful? Maybe they thought the teens would take it better coming from him, since their relationship with them is somewhat strained at the moment. Their timing stinks! That’s all I’m going to say about it – atleast here.
Visiting and stamping with Tawnya, Karen, Charlotte, and Tawnie was the highlight of my day, and now I’m going to bed in a poopy mood. Sorry for ending on such a negative note! I’m going to confession(which usually takes place in bed) to talk with God about the condition of my heart at the moment. Pray for me, my attitude, and my mouth (that my tongue doesn’t lead me where I don’t want or need to go).
consider it prayed for.
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Oh Bless your heart! I have sat through very painful experiences much like the one you are describing. My thoughts and prayers are with you!! How did it all turn out?
I’m also not in the best frame of mind right now when it comes to church and that kind of stuff, so I can relate. But I do thank you for your openness and willingness to be honest, yet strive to keep a Godly attitude! I’ve not done quite so well in that department myself! You adn your family will continue to be in my prayers that God will give you direction, stregth, comfort, peace and courage and wisdom to carry out what path HE shows you.
Grace and peace,
Stephanie
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