Dax has send me on a hunt for this song. He has requested this about a dozen times in the past 24 hours.
He just heard it playing and ran from the other side of the house. He told me he heard that song and "it fricked me out!" **side note** fricked = freaked
btw thanks, Elena =) see if you get computer priveledges again next time you babysit!
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Have I become That Mom?
You know, the totally uncool old lady who lectures her kids about inappropriate lyric content??
Oh please forgive me! I can't even chock it up to "music has changed since my day", cause really, that's a load of crap.
I should be thankful that we are blessed with a great current local Christian radio station that plays good stuff. I remember Christian radio when i was younger *gag* it sounded like something only grandmas listened to. You definitely could not dance to it. So, I'm totally grateful that 90% of the time my kids listen to music filled with positive stuff. 90% of the time my tween is totally content with "God Music" as Dax calls it ** side note** Dax tells me when he grows up he will be a drummer in a band that plays "God Music", the kid is good, you should hear him**
So why does Lily liking this song drive me so crazy??
Most of you know, either because you knew him or I've mentioned before that my dad was a DJ. He loved music, this was one of his best gifts to me and one place where we connected. I must admit though, there were many songs played long before I was a teenager that were probably inappropriate. This includes one such song that was discussed in jest as a possible father/daughter wedding dance song. Some of you know that story..it's still makes me laugh. My brothers and I were singing this one at a very young age. **Side note** hunting for that post took me totally off track for a bit meandering through old posts. I found this one and it made me stop, cry a wonder why it was so much easier to praise then. I need to get back on track!**
Ok, back to the point of this, it's getting long. I thought about my journey through the 80's & 90's. I found myself with a goofy grin when I thought about these lovelies...
exhibit A & B, worse yet C...ok I can't even find a link that won't get me in big trouble! Remember a little ditty called Discovery Channel?
Yeah, that third one, far far worse than anything Lily has ever even heard. Granted I wouldn't let her listen to it, but still it gave us a good giggle, didn't it?
On the way home from Ohio I was listening to some random 80's flashback channel and this one started playing. I immediately started dancing in my seat. About halfway through, I thought "crap, she's gonna start asking me questions, or laughing" and I changed the station.
So am I her?? That censoring mother? I never had one. My mom, pretty cool. Is it because she's 10? If she was 16 I'd probably roll my eyes and be done with it. The above mentioned tunes didn't scar me for life, I'm still here. My faith is pretty strong, I'm a pretty decent human being (I think). So why am I struggling with this one?
**side note, While youtubing for songs I came across these guys I totally love them! I spent a little time with them listening to this and this, there are more, many more...who knew you could do that with a ukulele!**
I haven't done a musical post for awhile, I'm kind of sad this is it!
I will post Ohio pictures sooner or later.
After finally coming to the end of this post I think it should have been entitled A Random Run through Marci's Morning Thoughts, scary, isn't it?
I'm going...I so need some God time!
Oh please forgive me! I can't even chock it up to "music has changed since my day", cause really, that's a load of crap.
I should be thankful that we are blessed with a great current local Christian radio station that plays good stuff. I remember Christian radio when i was younger *gag* it sounded like something only grandmas listened to. You definitely could not dance to it. So, I'm totally grateful that 90% of the time my kids listen to music filled with positive stuff. 90% of the time my tween is totally content with "God Music" as Dax calls it ** side note** Dax tells me when he grows up he will be a drummer in a band that plays "God Music", the kid is good, you should hear him**
So why does Lily liking this song drive me so crazy??
Most of you know, either because you knew him or I've mentioned before that my dad was a DJ. He loved music, this was one of his best gifts to me and one place where we connected. I must admit though, there were many songs played long before I was a teenager that were probably inappropriate. This includes one such song that was discussed in jest as a possible father/daughter wedding dance song. Some of you know that story..it's still makes me laugh. My brothers and I were singing this one at a very young age. **Side note** hunting for that post took me totally off track for a bit meandering through old posts. I found this one and it made me stop, cry a wonder why it was so much easier to praise then. I need to get back on track!**
Ok, back to the point of this, it's getting long. I thought about my journey through the 80's & 90's. I found myself with a goofy grin when I thought about these lovelies...
exhibit A & B, worse yet C...ok I can't even find a link that won't get me in big trouble! Remember a little ditty called Discovery Channel?
Yeah, that third one, far far worse than anything Lily has ever even heard. Granted I wouldn't let her listen to it, but still it gave us a good giggle, didn't it?
On the way home from Ohio I was listening to some random 80's flashback channel and this one started playing. I immediately started dancing in my seat. About halfway through, I thought "crap, she's gonna start asking me questions, or laughing" and I changed the station.
So am I her?? That censoring mother? I never had one. My mom, pretty cool. Is it because she's 10? If she was 16 I'd probably roll my eyes and be done with it. The above mentioned tunes didn't scar me for life, I'm still here. My faith is pretty strong, I'm a pretty decent human being (I think). So why am I struggling with this one?
**side note, While youtubing for songs I came across these guys I totally love them! I spent a little time with them listening to this and this, there are more, many more...who knew you could do that with a ukulele!**
I haven't done a musical post for awhile, I'm kind of sad this is it!
I will post Ohio pictures sooner or later.
After finally coming to the end of this post I think it should have been entitled A Random Run through Marci's Morning Thoughts, scary, isn't it?
I'm going...I so need some God time!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Long over due praises...
A weekend with my Mom. Even in the chaos it's so nice to just be there with her.
Spending even a short time with Ryan, Carly, Jeff, Stacey, and the girls...seems like it's never enough time!
Knowing I have great people here in Illinois. Let's just say if it wasn't for them I'd be on my way back to Ohio about now. Although I've been gone 4 1/2 years and I do love it where we are now that feeling of homesickness hasn't been so strong in a long time. If I could just get my whole family to come to Illinois... (think about it people, there is plenty of room in this state!)
Coming home to my husband. I'm so grateful to know he's here waiting.
The laughter my little people bring even in the midst of chaos.
Teenage babysitters who let Mike and I go out after a good two months of no alone time...a true blessing!
Grown up time with Mike. We need to do it a lot more! Too bad my family is all so far away (cough, cough) and my for a fee sitters all have such busy schedules!
Coming home to a quiet house with both boys sleeping in their own beds at 9 pm. Lets just say this is a feat most babysitters have not been able to attain in the past several months. Tonight's babysitter, as Mike says, "deserves a cookie!".
Kids who are great travelers.
Veggie tales DVDs.
Visiting a Babies R Us. There is such joy there! If you have one close to you, go in and spend a few minutes stroking soft baby things every so often for me! The closest one to us is over an hour away and even though my babies are getting bigger I totally miss it!
Beautiful fall weather for traveling. If only I could have taken pictures while driving... Breathe easy, I totally put my camera out of reach so that I would not be tempted. This is the perfect time of year for picture taking (take note of this those of you who have asked me to do something along this line, find me a date, I'm ready to play!)
Seeing my old church start to come alive again.
Feeling hope where I this summer only felt darkness.
Memories of moments past.
Spending even a short time with Ryan, Carly, Jeff, Stacey, and the girls...seems like it's never enough time!
Knowing I have great people here in Illinois. Let's just say if it wasn't for them I'd be on my way back to Ohio about now. Although I've been gone 4 1/2 years and I do love it where we are now that feeling of homesickness hasn't been so strong in a long time. If I could just get my whole family to come to Illinois... (think about it people, there is plenty of room in this state!)
Coming home to my husband. I'm so grateful to know he's here waiting.
The laughter my little people bring even in the midst of chaos.
Teenage babysitters who let Mike and I go out after a good two months of no alone time...a true blessing!
Grown up time with Mike. We need to do it a lot more! Too bad my family is all so far away (cough, cough) and my for a fee sitters all have such busy schedules!
Coming home to a quiet house with both boys sleeping in their own beds at 9 pm. Lets just say this is a feat most babysitters have not been able to attain in the past several months. Tonight's babysitter, as Mike says, "deserves a cookie!".
Kids who are great travelers.
Veggie tales DVDs.
Visiting a Babies R Us. There is such joy there! If you have one close to you, go in and spend a few minutes stroking soft baby things every so often for me! The closest one to us is over an hour away and even though my babies are getting bigger I totally miss it!
Beautiful fall weather for traveling. If only I could have taken pictures while driving... Breathe easy, I totally put my camera out of reach so that I would not be tempted. This is the perfect time of year for picture taking (take note of this those of you who have asked me to do something along this line, find me a date, I'm ready to play!)
Seeing my old church start to come alive again.
Feeling hope where I this summer only felt darkness.
Memories of moments past.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Do not disturb does not apply here
Dax likes to have company with him in the bathroom. Especially if it's a more time extensive endeavor. The rest of us, not so much.
Mike and I try to avoid bathrooming while he's awake if we need privacy. Lily has taken to locking the door. Great idea, in theory. she was prepared for the banging and yelling at the door. She was not prepared for him to go find a screw driver and attempt to remove the door knob.
Good thing she was quick about it...
Mike and I try to avoid bathrooming while he's awake if we need privacy. Lily has taken to locking the door. Great idea, in theory. she was prepared for the banging and yelling at the door. She was not prepared for him to go find a screw driver and attempt to remove the door knob.
Good thing she was quick about it...
Saturday, October 11, 2008
It's Good to Be Home
We are now safely in Ohio...
Traveling 6 hours with 3 children without another adult is quite an adventure! I'm becoming a pro. I must say I couldn't have asked for better kids today. Lily was a great help without too many complaints. We changed the seating arrangements and everyone seemed happy! The trees have just started to change, the sky was so blue, it was a beautiful drive! Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of a day such as this!
Best quote of the day came from Dax. "Mom, this drive sure is long". He asked me repeatedly why Nana lives so far away from us. He told me he doesn't like long drives, just short ones and it should only be a short one to Nana's. Amen!
Most amusing exchange of the day...
Ok, can't do one, but can do one for each child. Of course they all involve my brother, the infamous, Uncle Ryan. The kids haven't seen him for a few months and the boys seemed very resistant at first. Dax told me Uncle Ryan was mean and he didn't want to have dinner with him. Lily and he just picked up their love/hate relationship from where they left off. Uncle Ryan is a teddy bear. A teddy bear who masquerades as a big annoying, teaser. The kids, Mom, Ryan and I went to a local dive tonight. You know, the kind of place only the locals know about with all the ambiance of a truck stop but amazing food and good company. Ok, I regress, my stories...
Finn ~ For no reason at all he starts hurling pickles at Ryan's head and laughing hysterically. If he was older I probably would have been really ticked (or if we were in a nice establishment) Grand, he's already decided it's fun to throw food at your uncle. Should I be worried?
Dax ~ Uncle Ryan kept trying to steal Dax's goldfish crackers. He tried negotiating, to no avail. He offered french fries, onion rings, monkeys, cows, random strange items. Dax was cracking a slight smile but repeatedly said "I'm not sharing with you!" Ryan asked if he could just have the green one...just the green one. Dax popped it in his mouth and said "gggrrr I ate it" yeah, totally a lot funnier to have seen it in person. If you know Dax then you can at least imagine that gravely gruff voice saying it which makes it slightly more funny. If you don't know Dax move on, I'm getting bored with myself!
Lily ~ I walked out of the diner and see my daughter standing on the back of my van trying to retrieve her flip flop from the roof, yelling how cold she is and my brother standing there laughing with his arms in her pink, heart covered sweatshirt.
Can I just say, I love my brother. He's a great guy. I have friends who are younger than he is but seem a good 10 - 20 years older. The boy manages a bank, he's no slouch. When he turns in to Uncle Ryan, he seems to remind me a lot of this annoying little brother I once had who could drive me to the edge of sanity and shove me right over. At least now I can refrain from yelling "mooooommmm!! " Although Lily seems to have picked up right where I left off!
It's good to be home!
Traveling 6 hours with 3 children without another adult is quite an adventure! I'm becoming a pro. I must say I couldn't have asked for better kids today. Lily was a great help without too many complaints. We changed the seating arrangements and everyone seemed happy! The trees have just started to change, the sky was so blue, it was a beautiful drive! Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of a day such as this!
Best quote of the day came from Dax. "Mom, this drive sure is long". He asked me repeatedly why Nana lives so far away from us. He told me he doesn't like long drives, just short ones and it should only be a short one to Nana's. Amen!
Most amusing exchange of the day...
Ok, can't do one, but can do one for each child. Of course they all involve my brother, the infamous, Uncle Ryan. The kids haven't seen him for a few months and the boys seemed very resistant at first. Dax told me Uncle Ryan was mean and he didn't want to have dinner with him. Lily and he just picked up their love/hate relationship from where they left off. Uncle Ryan is a teddy bear. A teddy bear who masquerades as a big annoying, teaser. The kids, Mom, Ryan and I went to a local dive tonight. You know, the kind of place only the locals know about with all the ambiance of a truck stop but amazing food and good company. Ok, I regress, my stories...
Finn ~ For no reason at all he starts hurling pickles at Ryan's head and laughing hysterically. If he was older I probably would have been really ticked (or if we were in a nice establishment) Grand, he's already decided it's fun to throw food at your uncle. Should I be worried?
Dax ~ Uncle Ryan kept trying to steal Dax's goldfish crackers. He tried negotiating, to no avail. He offered french fries, onion rings, monkeys, cows, random strange items. Dax was cracking a slight smile but repeatedly said "I'm not sharing with you!" Ryan asked if he could just have the green one...just the green one. Dax popped it in his mouth and said "gggrrr I ate it" yeah, totally a lot funnier to have seen it in person. If you know Dax then you can at least imagine that gravely gruff voice saying it which makes it slightly more funny. If you don't know Dax move on, I'm getting bored with myself!
Lily ~ I walked out of the diner and see my daughter standing on the back of my van trying to retrieve her flip flop from the roof, yelling how cold she is and my brother standing there laughing with his arms in her pink, heart covered sweatshirt.
Can I just say, I love my brother. He's a great guy. I have friends who are younger than he is but seem a good 10 - 20 years older. The boy manages a bank, he's no slouch. When he turns in to Uncle Ryan, he seems to remind me a lot of this annoying little brother I once had who could drive me to the edge of sanity and shove me right over. At least now I can refrain from yelling "mooooommmm!! " Although Lily seems to have picked up right where I left off!
It's good to be home!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Yes, Mike, I will blog again...
He's been asking me this question for days. I have many pictures, many stories. when I have skipped a few days and have lots to say I get overwhelmed so i just don't blog for like two weeks. He needs something to read at lunch.
I should be studying harder for my small group time tonight, but instead, I'm stalking ebay. Well, ebay and craigslist. I have been for the last two weeks...that is where I've been when I should be blogging. Dax, my darling son wants to be a monarch butterfly for Halloween. Not any butterfly, but the Tom Arma butterfly.
He's three, he's a boy, should he want to be a fireman or something?? No, a butterfly, a $60 butterfly. And Finn, he has to be a caterpillar. This comes from the directive of Dax. Lily has been ordered to be a flower, she refuses, she will be a fashion Diva (God help us). Dax didn't take this news well I overheard a conversation that went something like this...
D "You're gonna be a flower, Lil"
L "um no"
D "I said yes! You would be a flower!"
L "yeah, not gonna happen, I'm not matching you guys anymore"
D "You will be a flower, or you will be NOTHING!!"
L trying not to laugh, "whatever, Dax"
At least the garage sale clothes she's gathering for her ensemble have only cost me $2.75.
I really don't like Halloween, but I like the cute costumes. I like having the kids dressed for the Harvest party at church. Yeah, I thought I had a couple of weeks, turns out there is a wedding the weekend before Halloween so the party is a week early...craziness!!!
I'm leaving town this weekend. I need a butterfly and a caterpillar, pronto. this shouldn't stress me out, but it does. If you have a Tom Arma butterfly costume or know how to make one, or maybe a caterpillar and you'd like to loan them to some little boys you might be my favorite person ever! Am I the only crazy mother who stresses about these things?
I should go. I just told my boys if they threw cereal all over the floor that it would makes bugs come and that would be bad. Dax told me he liked lady bugs, it would be fun if they came. I told him it would be spiders and other bugs that bite. I don't think it's a good sign that I hear giggling in the background and a three year old voice yelling, "Get it, Finny, you're a bug!! You're a bug!!"
I should be studying harder for my small group time tonight, but instead, I'm stalking ebay. Well, ebay and craigslist. I have been for the last two weeks...that is where I've been when I should be blogging. Dax, my darling son wants to be a monarch butterfly for Halloween. Not any butterfly, but the Tom Arma butterfly.
He's three, he's a boy, should he want to be a fireman or something?? No, a butterfly, a $60 butterfly. And Finn, he has to be a caterpillar. This comes from the directive of Dax. Lily has been ordered to be a flower, she refuses, she will be a fashion Diva (God help us). Dax didn't take this news well I overheard a conversation that went something like this...
D "You're gonna be a flower, Lil"
L "um no"
D "I said yes! You would be a flower!"
L "yeah, not gonna happen, I'm not matching you guys anymore"
D "You will be a flower, or you will be NOTHING!!"
L trying not to laugh, "whatever, Dax"
At least the garage sale clothes she's gathering for her ensemble have only cost me $2.75.
I really don't like Halloween, but I like the cute costumes. I like having the kids dressed for the Harvest party at church. Yeah, I thought I had a couple of weeks, turns out there is a wedding the weekend before Halloween so the party is a week early...craziness!!!
I'm leaving town this weekend. I need a butterfly and a caterpillar, pronto. this shouldn't stress me out, but it does. If you have a Tom Arma butterfly costume or know how to make one, or maybe a caterpillar and you'd like to loan them to some little boys you might be my favorite person ever! Am I the only crazy mother who stresses about these things?
I should go. I just told my boys if they threw cereal all over the floor that it would makes bugs come and that would be bad. Dax told me he liked lady bugs, it would be fun if they came. I told him it would be spiders and other bugs that bite. I don't think it's a good sign that I hear giggling in the background and a three year old voice yelling, "Get it, Finny, you're a bug!! You're a bug!!"
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Faces I love...
...that are not related to me! We have been blessed with some great youth in our church. We are lucky to see these smiling faces on a regular basis! There are some bonus pictures of extra youthy youth, those belong to one of the big people, but they were so cute in some of the pictures I couldn't resist!
There are many other faces that I love, I just know these people's Mamas probably won't sue me for putting their lovely faces on here! I've even seen a few of these faces stop by blogland!
One Week Anniversary of Youth Doing windows...
I know there are youth out there waiting with baited breath to see what they looked like while washing the new church windows. Some worked hard, some cleaned a window, maybe two. I can't say too much, I cleaned two windows and then took pictures...someone had to document this, right?
I'm only posting faceless shots. I'll do some faces of kids who's Mamas won't mind after I'm done here!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Praises...
Warm fall days. It seems to be lately that I couldn't ask for more perfect weather. I wonder if we could stretch this until somewhere in the neighborhood of December 23rd?
Watching Dax and Lily play together without Finn. they just really played. Swinging in big kid ways with daredevil stunts and twists. No arguments, no hitting, or screaming. What a nice vision!
Dax loving Finn so much that he hates being separated from him. Not sure why he can't be a bit more kind sometimes but he doesn't like to be away from his little guy!
Watching how Finn fits into the gang. Watching how he never wants to be left behind. The reaction he had to "rejoining" the group after running errands with dad. He did a little dance, smiled from ear to ear and ran right down to the swing set.
Watching Finn dance...he's got some rhythm, that guy! I'm not sure it's the kind of rhythm that will carry him to successful high school dances but it sure is cuter than just about anything now!!
Kids who care more about mom's booboo's than mom! Watching Lily and Dax "patch up" my leg when I cut it. (minor scrape). They worked together to clean it and put three different band aids on till they were satisfied it would hold. I love watching them give care, it gives me hope!
Knowing God hears me and loves me even when I'm grumbly!
Standing outside the glass door looking in, watching my whole family move around inside. There is real perspective there. You're always in the middle of it. Outside looking in just somehow makes you smile. That warm feeling that came over me knowing those are my peeps, all four of them and the dog...my peeps. thanks God, you're a pretty great guy!
My husband who is spending a lot of added alone with kid time this week!
Finishing my first purposeless novel in at least a year. I forgot how good it feels to every now and then escape from reality into the pages of a book.
Reading lots and lots of very purposeful things lately. I'm learning so much I'm starting to feel like Lily!
A room full of teenagers signing praise songs. There was just something pretty amazing filling that place tonight. (admit it girls, even you sang, i watched!)
Getting back into the swing of youth. I always forget how much I enjoy it till I'm there.
Our new church. This is the first week we're in the building for things. It's good to see so many people. Even though it's far from perfect, God can live there. It will be good, even if we occasionally have to sit on a lap or two! =)
Coming home to 3 sleeping kids...this people, some sort of miracle! (thanks, Mike!)
Watching Dax and Lily play together without Finn. they just really played. Swinging in big kid ways with daredevil stunts and twists. No arguments, no hitting, or screaming. What a nice vision!
Dax loving Finn so much that he hates being separated from him. Not sure why he can't be a bit more kind sometimes but he doesn't like to be away from his little guy!
Watching how Finn fits into the gang. Watching how he never wants to be left behind. The reaction he had to "rejoining" the group after running errands with dad. He did a little dance, smiled from ear to ear and ran right down to the swing set.
Watching Finn dance...he's got some rhythm, that guy! I'm not sure it's the kind of rhythm that will carry him to successful high school dances but it sure is cuter than just about anything now!!
Kids who care more about mom's booboo's than mom! Watching Lily and Dax "patch up" my leg when I cut it. (minor scrape). They worked together to clean it and put three different band aids on till they were satisfied it would hold. I love watching them give care, it gives me hope!
Knowing God hears me and loves me even when I'm grumbly!
Standing outside the glass door looking in, watching my whole family move around inside. There is real perspective there. You're always in the middle of it. Outside looking in just somehow makes you smile. That warm feeling that came over me knowing those are my peeps, all four of them and the dog...my peeps. thanks God, you're a pretty great guy!
My husband who is spending a lot of added alone with kid time this week!
Finishing my first purposeless novel in at least a year. I forgot how good it feels to every now and then escape from reality into the pages of a book.
Reading lots and lots of very purposeful things lately. I'm learning so much I'm starting to feel like Lily!
A room full of teenagers signing praise songs. There was just something pretty amazing filling that place tonight. (admit it girls, even you sang, i watched!)
Getting back into the swing of youth. I always forget how much I enjoy it till I'm there.
Our new church. This is the first week we're in the building for things. It's good to see so many people. Even though it's far from perfect, God can live there. It will be good, even if we occasionally have to sit on a lap or two! =)
Coming home to 3 sleeping kids...this people, some sort of miracle! (thanks, Mike!)
Sunday, September 21, 2008
I somehow uploaded these to the wrong blog...
I meant to post these to Echoes of Grace, but somehow they ended up here. I think I'll leave a few and the rest will be over
there.
Today was the last Sunday in our old church. I have lots of fun pictures I'll post later of little people and bouncy houses and such. At the end of today's service our pastors carried out the large cross and Bible that sit on our alter, each person at the service then carried out a candle representing His spirit and our light moving with us to our new place of worship.
Much to Lily's dismay I couldn't resist getting out the camera. I tried to resist, but the pictures seemed to be singing out to me....who could resist capturing a little piece of this spirit moving?
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