As a junior high girl I remember walking the the end of the block in my nice upper-middle-class neighborhood to catch the bus to school. We (the neighbors I had known for most of my life) would hang out there for a few minutes, usually standing in awkward silence, but sometimes talking. I remember getting dressed up for school spirit days, or dragging my heavy backpack or old flute case along with me. Those were good times and very formative years. I had almost no responsibilities and spent a lot of time with my friends.
The other morning I was walking down our front steps to the car and putting Carson in his carseat to go to Meijer and get a few groceries. I looked up over the roof of our little Kia and there was a group of 4 or 5 junior highers waiting for the bus. We have a corner lot, so they wait right on the edge of our yard. It was early in the morning, and they were standing there in awkward silence.
It just hit me. About 13 years ago, that was me! Weird.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Friday, August 10, 2012
updates and thoughts
Well, I think we are much more settled in our new home and neighborhood. We fit in better in a town than a city. But I have been busier than ever, and never has it been more obvious to me that one of the last things on my priority list is being on facebook, watching netflix or on this blog.
At a SAHM I've been spending my time in many ways. The last few days I have been constantly monitoring Carson, because he learned to crawl on August 7th, a week from turning 8 months. In addition to that, my obvious priority as a mom is my relationships with David and Carson. I have also been racing to finish editing a Korean seminary student's papers. She writes them before the semester, and sends them to me. It is very time-consuming, but it is my part-time job right now. I have been cooking a ton, and we rarely eat out now. Our new gas stove is wonderful! It's a big treat to have a new appliance.
My newest and most refreshing hobby is yard work. I love being outdoors. I wait until Carson's nap, and use the monitor to go out and weed or plant. I do a lot of laundry. Also this summer we have had many family visitors, or have gone to see them. I have many more chores now that we have a house. I love keeping up with friends too.
My reading this summer has been great. Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers, The Bible, Little Women (again), and Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by Kent and Barbara Hughes. I discovered the last book in an SWI class over a year ago, and it has been an enormous encouragement. Also, it's about time to re-read Pride and Prejudice. That has been my favorite for over ten years.
When we have time to relax, we watch Warehouse 13 because we are nerdy. Also Top Shot, Yo Gabba Gabba (Carson's fav), and some movies. I saw Vanity Fair and hated it. What I really hate is that genre of movie or book. I know they are making a point, but the way they make it is not entertaining in a wholesome or comforting, hahaha!
In order to keep my priorities straight, I have avoided getting into the Chick-fil-A controversy. I can get passionate about things like that, but from the outside it looks like a bunch of name-calling and victimizing on both sides. I think Satan uses the culture wars as a huge distraction from spreading the good news about Jesus, especially to people my age.
Also, for a long time now I have been wanting to leave facebook. I can't bring myself to do it because of keeping in touch with precious friends from Moody and/or overseas, or friends long distance or being seeing pictures of their lives and kids. I know however that my view of reality might be a little more accurate without facebook tempting me when I feel lonely. I won't have to worry about the effects of what I post will have on 587 different people, most of whom don't care to read what I post. Besides, I got along the first 20 years of my life without facebook just fine! Now I almost feel like I can't live without it, and I feel uneasy about that.
At a SAHM I've been spending my time in many ways. The last few days I have been constantly monitoring Carson, because he learned to crawl on August 7th, a week from turning 8 months. In addition to that, my obvious priority as a mom is my relationships with David and Carson. I have also been racing to finish editing a Korean seminary student's papers. She writes them before the semester, and sends them to me. It is very time-consuming, but it is my part-time job right now. I have been cooking a ton, and we rarely eat out now. Our new gas stove is wonderful! It's a big treat to have a new appliance.
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| Basil |
My newest and most refreshing hobby is yard work. I love being outdoors. I wait until Carson's nap, and use the monitor to go out and weed or plant. I do a lot of laundry. Also this summer we have had many family visitors, or have gone to see them. I have many more chores now that we have a house. I love keeping up with friends too.
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| Carson and great-grandpa |
My reading this summer has been great. Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers, The Bible, Little Women (again), and Liberating Ministry from the Success Syndrome by Kent and Barbara Hughes. I discovered the last book in an SWI class over a year ago, and it has been an enormous encouragement. Also, it's about time to re-read Pride and Prejudice. That has been my favorite for over ten years.
When we have time to relax, we watch Warehouse 13 because we are nerdy. Also Top Shot, Yo Gabba Gabba (Carson's fav), and some movies. I saw Vanity Fair and hated it. What I really hate is that genre of movie or book. I know they are making a point, but the way they make it is not entertaining in a wholesome or comforting, hahaha!
In order to keep my priorities straight, I have avoided getting into the Chick-fil-A controversy. I can get passionate about things like that, but from the outside it looks like a bunch of name-calling and victimizing on both sides. I think Satan uses the culture wars as a huge distraction from spreading the good news about Jesus, especially to people my age.
Also, for a long time now I have been wanting to leave facebook. I can't bring myself to do it because of keeping in touch with precious friends from Moody and/or overseas, or friends long distance or being seeing pictures of their lives and kids. I know however that my view of reality might be a little more accurate without facebook tempting me when I feel lonely. I won't have to worry about the effects of what I post will have on 587 different people, most of whom don't care to read what I post. Besides, I got along the first 20 years of my life without facebook just fine! Now I almost feel like I can't live without it, and I feel uneasy about that.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
plagio
Alls I wanna say in this blog post is:
It is not polite to stare and make awkward comments. :)
May I remember this when our son is done with his treatment.
Friday, July 13, 2012
i love to read!
TGC Women's Recommended Reading
I read through this list, and though I've only read a few of them, I'd love to read more!
I read through this list, and though I've only read a few of them, I'd love to read more!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Photo Book
I made this book of just Carson smiling. It's hard not to smile when I look at these! Plus, I got it for free. Thanks, Kara!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Update: Summer 2012
Hello!
We've been getting settled in our house, and as a stay at home mom and wife I have never been busier! Phew!
Carson is growing up way too fast. He's on the speedway to mobility! I'm so glad we have a house that has more room for him to move around!
David and I have had a good summer as he doesn't work at Sacred Heart. We spend a lot of afternoons hanging out, doing yard work or chores, and playing with Carson. We get to see our awesome neighbors the Prestons too, and also the Wilsons!
It's great living in a town instead of a city. Louisville drivers are sooo impatient! I feel much less pressure as I drive around.
I will say that I do sense more racial tension here. :( The Af. Am and white communities are very distinct from each other and this place is a little more rural than Louisville. That's one of the things I don't like about living in a suburb.
On the plus side, we've been seeing way more of our church family throughout the week and not just on Sundays. It's refreshing to me. I actually feel like we are a part of each other's lives more!
We've been getting settled in our house, and as a stay at home mom and wife I have never been busier! Phew!
Carson is growing up way too fast. He's on the speedway to mobility! I'm so glad we have a house that has more room for him to move around!
David and I have had a good summer as he doesn't work at Sacred Heart. We spend a lot of afternoons hanging out, doing yard work or chores, and playing with Carson. We get to see our awesome neighbors the Prestons too, and also the Wilsons!
It's great living in a town instead of a city. Louisville drivers are sooo impatient! I feel much less pressure as I drive around.
I will say that I do sense more racial tension here. :( The Af. Am and white communities are very distinct from each other and this place is a little more rural than Louisville. That's one of the things I don't like about living in a suburb.
On the plus side, we've been seeing way more of our church family throughout the week and not just on Sundays. It's refreshing to me. I actually feel like we are a part of each other's lives more!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Carson 4 months old
I LOVE these smiles. It's amazing how goofy I am willing to act to get one of these!
This is Carson at his 4 month check up, just loving the sanitary paper they lay on the exam bench!
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