At precisely 3:45 pm this afternoon my house went silent. Little Miss "H" and her Daddy, who came to pick her up (and all of BFF's luggage) pulled out of my driveway. I didn't know whether to start doing a jig or be sad. I chose the jig! (Not really but I thought it was more amusing to read - lol).
As I reflect back on my chaotic week, I think of how overwhelmed I felt Monday and Tuesday with Little Miss "H" and my furry nephew together. I am SO in awe of your mothers out there who have multiple children AND pets. How do you stay sane? Do you stay sane I guess is another question? lol
The past two days were actually really good, after Pepper went home with his Mom on Tuesday. Little Miss "H" and I got into a groove and I felt that had God allowed us children I might just have done okay after all. I was TOTALLY doubting that earlier in the week.
The strange thing I found was that when the BFF was here, Little Miss "H" acted up WAY more. Do your kids do that around you... and then behave angelically for their babysitters? Just wondering!
I couldn't help but think, as I watched the sometimes "manic" behavior of a 2 year old, how as Christians we are not so different. I had a run-in with Miss "H" yesterday over eating lunch. All I wanted was for her to eat ONE baby carrot. She set her lip in full pout position, looked down at the table and refused to acknowledge me, despite me asking her to look at Auntie Sue. How like that we are with God so often. He asks us to do something and we dig our heels in and flat out refuse to look at Him. It's all about control isn't it?
My BFF commented early in the week (or was it the weekend prior) about how it's incredible all the things you have to teach your children. Simple things like manners and being kind. I reminded her that the Bible tells us that we are born with a sinful nature and you can see that clearly while watching a toddler begin to come into his or her own. I found Little Miss "H" wanting to kick Pepper on occasion "just because" (thank goodness she has bad aim!). I'd see her little temper flare when I would tell her "No" for something. Again, I was reminded how selfish and evil I can be all on my own and it is only because of Jesus and His grace that I am anywhere near a nice individual. It was an eye-opening (and exhausting) experience, but now that I survived (hee hee), I can honestly say it was a time of learning and reflection for me as much as it was a favor to my BFF.
To celebrate the return to our quiet life, hubby and I went out to dinner and a movie tonight. We found this new wing place in the complex where the AMC theater is near our home. We enjoyed some fish and chips and wings (shared between the 2 of us... I know it's a strange combination but I was craving fish & chips). I had a well deserved glass of White Z and hubby had Diet Pepsi. After dinner we headed across the walkway to the theater where we watched the fantastic Johnny Depp in Public Enemies. It was a rather violent movie, but probably very realistic as it portrays the end of the gangster era in the 1930's, following the life of John Dillinger and his cohorts in crime. It was well acted (as all of Johnny's movies tend to be) and had a cast of some familar faces in the other rolls.
Gonna end tonight with this weeks' Friday Fill-in:
And...here we go!
1. When I heard the news that my niece was expecting triplets I thought better her than me!
2. Forgiveness is one of the best medicines.
3. It's late, but I wanted to blog about today before I missed out on Friday Fill-ins.
4. Give thanks always.
5. My eyes have seen the beauty of a sunset, sheer joy on a child's face, love in a mother's eyes.
6. Love strongly.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going to the movies and dinner with my Sweetie now that we're all done babysitting/petsitting, tomorrow my plans include hubby and his twin's birthday party with his family and Sunday, I want to go to church and hang with my nephew and his girlfriend in the afternoon!
What about you? Wanna play Friday Fill-in's too?
Friday, July 3, 2009
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15 friends sat down for a glass:
Hi Sue! Well, so you survived??? You will probably want to crash for a week! How would you like to enjoy a hyper little boy, a non-stop talking little girl, & THREE Pugs? That's what I thought you would say. :-)
I have missed visiting with you. I feel as though I have finally crawled out of the 'hole' that I found myself in after we lost my brother. What a difficult time! But God is faithful, & we do come through, even when we feel that we can't.
Love you Sue! I'll fire a firework for you - so look for it way up there. :-) Hugs
I enJOYED this blog today, it was a sweet reminder to me when my son was little. Now whenever I get a chance "I hang out" with children from church. I tell you what though afterwards I sure enJOY the peace and quiet! HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
For those who think we are born good and have no sin nature, never had children! You only need to spend 5 minutes at a Chuckie Cheese place to see sin in all it's ugliness. You are so right how God tells us to do something and we pout or refuse to look at Him...And we look just like your little Miss H. Foolish and childish. You had some great insights this week. Thanks for sharing them with us!
Hi Sue!
I just wanted to tell you as a mother of 2 with a couple of low maintenance cats a little insanity keeps me sane :)
I have a couple of awards for you over on my blog. So stop on by and pick em up!
It is one of the mysteries of parenting that my kids behave better for others than for me. I have always wondered if my friends were telling me the truth when they would comment on how well behaved the kids were. Well except for the one time when our 7 year old decided to play Kung Fu Panda with her six year old friend and ended up giving him a black eye by accident. Those are the times when I think I will never let them out of my site again and I am absolutely mortified as I get in the car after picking them up. Those situations are few and far between, but I still wonder.
I have learned more about God and how He must see me since dealing with my kids and other children.
Sounds like you did a great job though!
God Bless!
Sounds like you had a GREAT week! And the answer to your question is YES, my daughter acts like an angel with other people once we are out of the picture. I should say she never acts out with a babysitter or at school or at a friends house but she can have her rare moments at home.
You deserve a vacation after the weeks you've just had.... come to TX ;-)
We had a fun day yesterday, I just posted pics.
Hope to catch you on line tomorrow sometime.
xxxx
Hi Sue, what fun with Pepper & then Miss H. You sure have been busy. I hope you can relax this week & go out with your hubby. Your dinner & movie night sounds awesome. Take it easy, hugs
Hi Sue! I think you did fabulously with your little charges- both two and four-legged. I know chasing a 20 month old around is a lot more of a challenge to me that it was when I was in my 20's! That blowing out the candles video was so cute. I was waiting for the spit to fly and you'd have a Canada's Funniest Home Video entry! (If Canada has it's own version of that show!" :D (((Hugz)))
Hi Sue! Sounds like you need a vacation! I want to see that movie! I have a long list of "must see" movies. Hope you are having a great day! ((BIG HUGS))
Hi Sue! Jeff and I had an anniversary dinner years ago in the conservatory room (think that's what they call it) of the Sardine Factory. It's all glass and was so nice because the sun was setting and then it got dark and all lit up with tiny white lights, etc... While we were there this time, there was a piano bar singer that we could hear from our table and he was singing Billy Joel, Elton John, etc... and the whole bar was singing along. It was very festive and fun! (((Hugz)))
What a wonderful, full life :) Oh yes, kids are full of fun and at times mischief. Like you said, they are born with that sin nature and remind me too how often I throw my "tantrums" and want my own way with God. You are so right, it is all about control!
I'm so glad that God has intervened and doesn't always give me my way. His ways are always best!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ciao Sue, I want to see that movie too :) I usually like all Johnny Dee movies. Have a wonderful weekend!
Your analogy about how a toddler's stubborn behavior often mirrors our own rebellion against God hit the nail on the head. I've refused to eat that baby carrot more often than I'd like to admit!
Triplets!!!! Yikes! Triple the fun!
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