I'm trying to debate how often I should update this puppy (and by puppy I mean blog). I suppose I'll have to play it by ear, and I'm sure eventually I'll get sick of it, and 2 years will go by without me updating. You know, kind of like how xanga just sort of ended....
Here's my latest struggle. Should I go on our church's mission trip the end of July? This would mean that I leave my sweet Caleb behind.... he'll be 14 months old then. It seems I am getting this response from single people or people with no children... "OHHHHH... you're THAT kind of mom" And, from people who do have children, "You can't leave your baby for TEN days!"
What am I supposed to do with that?! So, I decided that since I've never left Caleb for more than... 4 hours or so, I'd have to do a trial run. He is going to be at my parents house from Thursday afternoon- Saturday evening.... well, unless I have a complete meltdown before then. I'm having a panic attack just thinking about it.... ok, not really.
How can I leave THIS?!
YIKES... I have to quick turn the water off before I flood my entire kitchen. I'm trying to thaw a chicken to make CHICKEN STOCK! Isn't that neat? I've never tried it before today. That is one of the joys of staying home with one child-- I have time to make chicken stock! This is where I'm getting the recipe if you're interested. I haven't tried it yet, so if it's terrible, don't blame me.
Lately Ben and I have been watching John Piper DVDs. We got tons of them when the Desiring God store went out of business, and they sold everything in it for $5 or less. We started watching "The Blazing Center" last night, and it was great! I maybe fell asleep during the second session-- it was not boring, I was just tired. I plan to rewatch today =). I am always challenged by John Piper to be constantly awed by the glory of God. He brought up 1 Corinthians 10:31 "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." And, I just so happen to have that verse in my head because of SEEDS FAMILY WORSHIP!
Sure, I'll do a shout out. Seeds Family worship puts scripture to music.... and then sings it. It's for kids I guess, but I'm pretty much addicted to having scripture played in my ears all day long. It's already bearing fruit in our lives! Here is the website. Not all the songs are that great, but quite frankly, I don't care! It's so easy to memorize scripture when it's to a song, and you don't forget it.... ever.
Here is my favorite of their songs...
I'll leave you with a couple pictures that have nothing to do with anything we've talked about.
These were my garage sale finds on Friday.
YOU CAN DO IT, MELANIE! you can totally leave Caleb...it's better for Caleb AND you! seriously I've seen mothers who don't leave their children...it doesn't turn out well. lol. It'll be hard, but you can do it!
ReplyDeleteI love your yard sale finds! Oh and the scripture set to music is SO totally you....I think I remember you doing the same in high school to memorize vocabulary? :)
Okay, so I totally get why you wouldn't want to leave Caleb but! I was supposed to take care of him and I was really, really, really looking forward to spending a lot of time with my grandson! But, He is only 14 months old and I think I would have had trouble leaving my kids for that long too. But I will come and keep you company! We can have a great time just the three of us!
ReplyDeleteYour Yard sale finds are epic!!!!
Aaw Xanga! I was just thinking about that the other day, what ever did happen to Xanga? It just vanished! Glad you had fun at the garage sale, I am usually around for that one, but not this year :( I have not left Mason for very long yet either, and in August will be doing it for a few days, I also have anxiety just thinking about it. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you love seeds worship! I listen to it all the time! You make me want to go garage sale shopping! I hope you keep writing on your blog...your writing is so fun to read. :)
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