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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
What a day!
What a day today is turning out to be, and it's not even half way over yet! (Though it probably will be by time I finish typing this out and get it posted.)
To begin with I found out that my younger son has been lying to me this whole past week! We're having issues with him at school, I had been holding his Sparring gear captive, saying he wasn't going to get it until he had five days at school where he didn't purposefully give the teachers a hard time. All last week he was ensuring me he was having good days at school so he finally got his sparring gear. This morning I went into his class with him, because he had not been turning in a book, just to find out he has not been behaving. In fact it has gone so far as he will stand outside of the room refusing to go in.
I am at a loss with this boy! Basically he pretends to be stupid. Says he doesn't know where things are when he does know. He pretends he doesn't know the rules when he does. He yells "why are you ruining my paper?" when he's the one crumbling it up. I mean it's just weird extreme stuff. All I can think is it's an attention thing. He acts like that he gets attention. He didn't just start this since going to school, it's something he's always done so school isn't the cause of it. But I've grounded this boy, I've restricted him, I've taken things away. None of it works. I'm afraid I'm going to have to go to just plain old spanking him.
My youngest had her speech therapy today, so I was able to spend sometime with him in his class, and I see things that I think are triggering it. The fact that at the age of 6 & 7 these kids have to constantly change classrooms. I understand why the school does it that way, but I think the constant changing isn't good for my son, it's distracting and works against him trying to pay attention. There's other things too, and now I'm wondering if I made a mistake by putting him into the public school. My oldest two are doing great, I have no doubt that they are right where they need to be, but I fear for Johnathan. He is a really smart little buggar. I've been telling these teachers that he's a bright boy, they need to challenge him, but all they're seeing is a little boy that is struggling at the level he's at. I'm going to have to seriously pray over this. I thought I was done with homeschool, but if it's what will save my son from building this bad foundation, and it's holding him back, then it's what I need to do.
Anyhow, I got my haircut today. She went ahead and straightened it and it looks so good! I would buy one except I know I will never spend 15 extra minutes on my hair. I just don't have the time, nor the want honestly. Today for example, I have September financial reports that I MUST get done today!! And I am running out of time!
There was so much more I wanted to share. The fact that Michael is going to try out taekwando, that my step-brother about gave my mom a heart attack. lol My frustrations with not being able to talk to my husband, a card I want to make and more. But I've rambled enough and I have work to do and a daughter who wants attention!
To begin with I found out that my younger son has been lying to me this whole past week! We're having issues with him at school, I had been holding his Sparring gear captive, saying he wasn't going to get it until he had five days at school where he didn't purposefully give the teachers a hard time. All last week he was ensuring me he was having good days at school so he finally got his sparring gear. This morning I went into his class with him, because he had not been turning in a book, just to find out he has not been behaving. In fact it has gone so far as he will stand outside of the room refusing to go in.
I am at a loss with this boy! Basically he pretends to be stupid. Says he doesn't know where things are when he does know. He pretends he doesn't know the rules when he does. He yells "why are you ruining my paper?" when he's the one crumbling it up. I mean it's just weird extreme stuff. All I can think is it's an attention thing. He acts like that he gets attention. He didn't just start this since going to school, it's something he's always done so school isn't the cause of it. But I've grounded this boy, I've restricted him, I've taken things away. None of it works. I'm afraid I'm going to have to go to just plain old spanking him.
My youngest had her speech therapy today, so I was able to spend sometime with him in his class, and I see things that I think are triggering it. The fact that at the age of 6 & 7 these kids have to constantly change classrooms. I understand why the school does it that way, but I think the constant changing isn't good for my son, it's distracting and works against him trying to pay attention. There's other things too, and now I'm wondering if I made a mistake by putting him into the public school. My oldest two are doing great, I have no doubt that they are right where they need to be, but I fear for Johnathan. He is a really smart little buggar. I've been telling these teachers that he's a bright boy, they need to challenge him, but all they're seeing is a little boy that is struggling at the level he's at. I'm going to have to seriously pray over this. I thought I was done with homeschool, but if it's what will save my son from building this bad foundation, and it's holding him back, then it's what I need to do.
Anyhow, I got my haircut today. She went ahead and straightened it and it looks so good! I would buy one except I know I will never spend 15 extra minutes on my hair. I just don't have the time, nor the want honestly. Today for example, I have September financial reports that I MUST get done today!! And I am running out of time!
There was so much more I wanted to share. The fact that Michael is going to try out taekwando, that my step-brother about gave my mom a heart attack. lol My frustrations with not being able to talk to my husband, a card I want to make and more. But I've rambled enough and I have work to do and a daughter who wants attention!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Calling me again...
You know, sometimes I am just blown away by my Lord. I've been missing from here a few short days. Though I'm sure no one missed me, I'm going to share my heart anyway. It's weird, I don't know if it's because I'm human, because I'm a woman, or because I'm me, but my life seems to go in the same old cycle. A rich closeness with God, then some complacency. Then something comes my way to kick me back into my closeness with him. For the last almost month, I've been in that state of complacency. Yesterday he kicked me back into closeness with him, and I am so very thankful He never gives up on me. If I were him, I would have kicked me to the curb ages ago! But His love is never ending, never fading, always there for me. I am glad to say however that my bouts of complacency are getting less and less severe, so at least I'm learning something on the way.
Anyhow, a couple days ago a sister in the Lord called me, wanting some advice on dealing with family that is against her beliefs. Her husband had encouraged her to call me because he knows I've been there and dealt with that. Then yesterday I was chatting with a dear brother in Christ, and he told me that I was such a rock, he knows he could always count on me to point him in the right direction. And you know, I felt so convicted! I mean, on one hand it's great that those close to me know I will do my best to point them in the Lord's direction, but if these people knew what I struggle with they wouldn't be so quick to complement me. Then yesterday, I was getting bombarded by unclean thoughts. I mean things were just coming at me left and right, it was as if someone else was in my head. And I was convicted. I go to church Sunday Morning, Sunday Evening, and Tuesday nights. Other than those times, I'm ashamed to say my Bible has not been opened in the last month. No wonder I was suddenly susceptible to attacks, whether these thoughts were coming from my flesh, the world, or the evil one's henchmen, it really doesn't matter. All that matters is that they weren't from God, so they had no business being in my head!
On the way to church last night I had a compilation CD I was listening to. "My Jesus" by Todd Agnew came on, and I began bawling. I love this song, always have from the moment I first heard it. It reminded me of all my Lord has done for me, and how dare I forget that!
I don't know why I felt compelled to share this. Maybe just because of my natural want to share things, maybe someone is going to stumble across it when they come to see the cards I've submitted, I don't know. But really, it doesn't matter. At least I'm being obedient again. Now if I could just kill that stupid cycle!!
Anyhow, a couple days ago a sister in the Lord called me, wanting some advice on dealing with family that is against her beliefs. Her husband had encouraged her to call me because he knows I've been there and dealt with that. Then yesterday I was chatting with a dear brother in Christ, and he told me that I was such a rock, he knows he could always count on me to point him in the right direction. And you know, I felt so convicted! I mean, on one hand it's great that those close to me know I will do my best to point them in the Lord's direction, but if these people knew what I struggle with they wouldn't be so quick to complement me. Then yesterday, I was getting bombarded by unclean thoughts. I mean things were just coming at me left and right, it was as if someone else was in my head. And I was convicted. I go to church Sunday Morning, Sunday Evening, and Tuesday nights. Other than those times, I'm ashamed to say my Bible has not been opened in the last month. No wonder I was suddenly susceptible to attacks, whether these thoughts were coming from my flesh, the world, or the evil one's henchmen, it really doesn't matter. All that matters is that they weren't from God, so they had no business being in my head!
On the way to church last night I had a compilation CD I was listening to. "My Jesus" by Todd Agnew came on, and I began bawling. I love this song, always have from the moment I first heard it. It reminded me of all my Lord has done for me, and how dare I forget that!
I don't know why I felt compelled to share this. Maybe just because of my natural want to share things, maybe someone is going to stumble across it when they come to see the cards I've submitted, I don't know. But really, it doesn't matter. At least I'm being obedient again. Now if I could just kill that stupid cycle!!
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
Christmas is... challenge
You know, the Lord is good!! I have been creating cards all day long thanks to Splitcoaststampers challenges. The kids are wanting to earn a little extra money, so they've raked leaves, done a little laundry and now they're finishing up the dishes. Yeah, so all that work is going to end up costing me about six dollars, but hey, I think it's worth it! I get to create and they actually want to do chores, so it's a win-win situation.
In between stamping I got an e-mail from my hubby. His Marine Corps paperwork was accepted, so maybe, just maybe he'll manage to get promoted as well! Did I say good?? Nah, He's great!
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In between stamping I got an e-mail from my hubby. His Marine Corps paperwork was accepted, so maybe, just maybe he'll manage to get promoted as well! Did I say good?? Nah, He's great!
((Portions of this post have been relocated to here. ))
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Nice Quiet Mornin'
Yay! The weekend is finally here!! As I sit here on my couch, with my laptop on my lap, I am so very much enjoying the quiet. By this time in the morning, the kids are usually finishing up brushing their hair and teeth, and we're out the door in twenty minutes. Today, everyone slept in! Including Nahla who didn't wake me up till near 7! It's nice to have a day without the stresses of places to be by certain times.
Unfortunately though, I feel a sinus cold coming on. I have the sinus drip, and that's not good. Hopefully I won't get it full force until after tomorrow. Now with Lisa gone and Lee in the nursery, I can't imagine who would take over the 6-12 year olds for me. Not to mention I promised Myron I'd be there early to get the worship songs in the computer program. So yeah, I don't want to be sick.
Today is World Card Making Day! So along with my usual participating with the Christmas Cards All Year Long challenge, a stamping community that I participate in is having "festivities" I hope to play along with. All while getting some major dishes done, financial reports and other church business. Hmm... did I say this was going to be a relaxing day? lol
Hmm... Three-quarters of my children are awake, and poor Kirsten doesn't sound so good. Looks like it's that time of year, along with falling leaves, we get scratchy throats!
Unfortunately though, I feel a sinus cold coming on. I have the sinus drip, and that's not good. Hopefully I won't get it full force until after tomorrow. Now with Lisa gone and Lee in the nursery, I can't imagine who would take over the 6-12 year olds for me. Not to mention I promised Myron I'd be there early to get the worship songs in the computer program. So yeah, I don't want to be sick.
Today is World Card Making Day! So along with my usual participating with the Christmas Cards All Year Long challenge, a stamping community that I participate in is having "festivities" I hope to play along with. All while getting some major dishes done, financial reports and other church business. Hmm... did I say this was going to be a relaxing day? lol
Hmm... Three-quarters of my children are awake, and poor Kirsten doesn't sound so good. Looks like it's that time of year, along with falling leaves, we get scratchy throats!
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