tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55611081894263224972024-03-13T13:55:27.825-04:00The Smelly LifeMs. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044274702105769800noreply@blogger.comBlogger385125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561108189426322497.post-29746424517032998282014-08-04T17:25:00.001-04:002014-08-04T17:25:29.369-04:00A Year...<div style="text-align: center;">
with longing,</div>
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with tears,</div>
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with questions,</div>
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with dreams,</div>
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with fears,</div>
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with struggling to be content,</div>
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with forced smiles,</div>
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with short answers,</div>
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with anger,</div>
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with sadness,</div>
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with frustrations, </div>
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with joy,</div>
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with peace,</div>
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with hope. </div>
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I didn't post as much this time around on our journey to Baby #2. </div>
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But that doesn't mean it wasn't hard.</div>
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And in some ways it was even harder. </div>
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On one hand, this time was<i> easier</i> because my expectations were set.</div>
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Or so I thought.</div>
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Of course, deep down I was pleading and begging with the Lord that we miraculously and surprisingly wouldn't be back on that emotional roller coaster. </div>
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But there we were.</div>
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And this one took a few extra laps. </div>
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I remained extremely thankful for the sweet girl that we've been blessed with. </div>
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She was definitely a wonderful and much needed distraction to get me through negative, after negative after negative.</div>
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And on the other hand, having her- the baby obsessed, born to be a big sister, girl that she is- made each passing month just a little bit harder. </div>
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Last time I struggled with anyone who was pregnant, I thought this time would be a little easier because I was pregnant before and I already had my baby.</div>
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And then I found myself struggling with families with multiple kids, especially multiple kids close in age. </div>
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This time around I had moments of sadness and tears, but I tried hard to stay strong, keep it together and positive as long as I could.</div>
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And then have a big break down pity party and regroup to take on the next several months. </div>
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This time around I didn't struggle as much with my feelings of anger or frustrations towards God. </div>
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It was more towards the idea of having to re-evualte what I had dreamed and envisioned our family to be like. </div>
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As each month passed by, I had to face the reality that maybe that's not what the Lord has planned for us after all. </div>
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And that hurt. </div>
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I tried hard to be content.</div>
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To be thankful and confident in God's plan for our lives and family, regardless of the dreams I had for a larger family. </div>
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And try to remember that God knows, God put those desires in my heart. </div>
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<b>He is faithful. </b></div>
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Maybe our larger family will come in a different way than I had thought.</div>
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And that's okay.</div>
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I also reminded myself that the older Adalyn got the more helpful she would be. </div>
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That was one of the few positives I had to hold on to! </div>
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And of course, knowing that God is in control. </div>
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That He knows the perfect addition to our family and it will come in His time.</div>
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Something that is <i>so</i> hard and you wish you only had to experience one time, but again…God has other plans! </div>
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The Lord continues to work on our testimony. </div>
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These babies strengthen our faith and our relationship with Jesus and each other. </div>
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These babies demonstrate His goodness, faithfulness and provision and we have nothing to do, but seek His face and give him the glory every step of the way!</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">If you're struggling with infertility, I have a secret group on Facebook with a wonderful group of women- send me your email if you'd like an invite. Please know you're not alone, you're never alone. Your thoughts and feelings (that you have little to no control over!) are normal and okay to have. And remember, He is faithful. </span></i></div>
Ms. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044274702105769800noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561108189426322497.post-44226934197288835022014-07-15T15:49:00.000-04:002014-07-15T15:49:54.562-04:00Announcement for Baby #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Soon I'll be posting all the details on Baby #2.</div>
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Well, not <i>all</i> the details.</div>
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We found out we were pregnant at the end of April and I was thinking of fun ways to announce once I was past the first trimester.</div>
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Timing wise it lined up perfectly with the 4th if July so I searched on Etsy and Pinterest to get some ideas and see what was out there. </div>
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There wasn't much, but I found a sign that was just what I was looking for from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MMasonDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">MMasonDesigns</a>. </div>
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I had it printed at Walgreens on their 11x14 Poster Board. {With a coupon of course!}</div>
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I was a little nervous because I've never printed on a board before, but it was was just thick enough and perfect for something like this! </div>
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Meghan from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MMasonDesigns" target="_blank">MMasonDesigns</a> was quick and great to work with! </div>
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She has so many cute printables to choose from!</div>
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Check them out if your looking for fun announcements, pregnancy boards, birthday boards, invites etc!</div>
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<i style="font-size: small;">**I was given this file in exchange for pictures and a post, but I found it and loved it and the opinions are my own :)**</i></div>
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Ms. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044274702105769800noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561108189426322497.post-68105031376458546042014-07-05T10:17:00.000-04:002014-07-05T10:17:40.386-04:00Celebrating the 4th….<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are so happy to announce that, in His time, the Lord has chosen the perfect addition to our family!</div>
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<br />Ms. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044274702105769800noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561108189426322497.post-92193761937018181252014-04-27T17:26:00.000-04:002014-04-27T17:26:30.632-04:00Strollin' through Mickey's House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we were planning our Disney trip we kept going back and forth over the idea of bringing our own stroller vs renting one. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It seemed a little silly to pay to rent one when we own one</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it could potentially get damaged on the way,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it's just an umbrella stroller.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We could rent a spacious BOB jogging stroller (which is borderline luxury and kind of a big deal in the normal "we only own a Chicco umbrella stroller" world), it would be delivered right us <b><i>and</i></b> it comes with a rain cover and a lunch box for <b>no additional cost. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The website was easy to follow, I reserved the stroller (and insurance for $25 extra- worth it!), told them where we were staying, selected a drop off time and we were good to go! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You pack a million and one things when traveling with a toddler and it was so nice not having to worry about her stroller as we traveled to Disney!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We arrived at Fort Wilderness and our stroller was waiting for us outside the front desk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Actually, we all were and Mr. B and I fought over who was going to push it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were so thankful for these simple instructions attached to the stroller! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The stroller was so easy to maneuver through the parks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved having the lunch box that attached to the stroller for easy access and it made for extra room in the basket for sweatshirts, souvenirs, camera etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was so nice to have the lunchbox to pack some snacks and drinks for us throughout the day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And Adalyn loved her special spot for her snacks and drink too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is when I was thankful for the rain cover! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At the end of our trip we were sad to say goodbye to not only our family and Mickey's house, but the awesome stroller too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adalyn even snuck in one last nap on our way to drop it off. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And that was it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We loved our experience with <a href="https://kingdomstrollers.com/" target="_blank">Kingdom Strollers</a> and will definitely be using them again! </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">I was given this rental in exchange for a review, but these are 100% my honest opinions! </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">We love Kingdom Strollers!</span></i></div>
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First of all, it's been two months since I last posted.</div>
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Second of all, it's been<b> over a month</b> since our trip to the happiest place on earth!</div>
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How can such a big event go unpublished?!</div>
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It's a big deal and I plan on sharing <strike>within the next five years</strike> our pictures, tips and magical moments.</div>
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Third of all, I think calling it "the happiest place on earth" is a bit of a stretch, <b>but</b> when you're home, caught up on sleep, over the complete exhaustion and <i>reflect</i> on your trip <b><i>then</i></b> it feels like it's the happiest place on earth. It's funny how the brain works like that, isn't it?</div>
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I'm still catching up on pictures from the trip (what's new!), but we had a fun trip and made some great memories!</div>
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Ms. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044274702105769800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561108189426322497.post-49644216601705160712014-02-21T16:16:00.000-05:002014-02-21T16:16:13.333-05:004 Year Blogiversary! <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">This little ol' blog reached the 4 year mark a couple weeks ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Unfortunately, my posts get less and less every year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And it kills me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But obviously not enough to actually post more, so "kills me" may be a <i>bit</i> of an exaggeration. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've reached quite a few milestones over the past 4 years and I thought it would be fun to do a quick recap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://smelly-life.blogspot.com/2010_01_01_archive.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f1c232;">This</span></a> was my very first post in 2010.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I started blogging when we were about 6 months into marriage and living in Florida while Mr. B was finishing up school. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I was a nanny/stay home wife and had way too much glorious time on my hands while living in the sunshine state.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So here's a quick recap of the past 4 years as well as a few of the most popular posts:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>We were in newly-wedded bliss.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>::That winter we vacation and I although this is slightly embarrassing, one of my most popular posts over the years was written around this time: <span style="color: #f1c232;"><a href="http://smelly-life.blogspot.com/2011/03/bathing-suits-and-butt-cracks.html" target="_blank">Bathing Suits and Butt Cracks</a>. </span></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">::Shortly after, I wrote another one of my most viewed posts:</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://smelly-life.blogspot.com/2012/02/hair-we-go-againagain.html" target="_blank">Hair we go again…again.</a> </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>We reached half a year. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>::Another most viewed post: <span style="color: #f1c232;"><a href="http://smelly-life.blogspot.com/2012/09/adalyns-pantry.html" target="_blank">Adalyn's Pantry</a>. </span>Again, the content is heavy, so please read slowly and take it all in. ::</i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">::Another popular post from this time {that I never finished}: </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #f1c232;"><a href="http://smelly-life.blogspot.com/2013/01/giraffe-birthday-bash_15.html" target="_blank">Giraffe Birthday Bash</a></span>::</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">{and moved again}</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>We reached a year and a half.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>We reached two years. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And we look forward to where will be in the next couple years! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>And for the record, I'm back to the same hair dilemma...</i></span></div>
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I love long weekends.</div>
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How awesome would it be if they were always 3 days. </div>
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Well, I'm sure then we'd wish for 4, but we can still dream about how amazing 3 days weekends would be….</div>
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Unfortunately we've been hit with a never ending cold.</div>
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Seriously, there's<b> no</b> light at the end of the tunnel.</div>
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<i>Maybe</i> a crevice of light.</div>
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<i>Maybe.</i></div>
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So we had a low key weekend filled with medicine and tissues,</div>
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And still need, because we're still sick…</div>
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So this weekend wasn't a very exciting one, but if I want to get back onto the blogging train I need to post about the every day weekends too!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Friday</b></span> my sweet girl blessed this sick mama with sleeping in until a little past 10 and we followed that up with some snuggles in my bed. </div>
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We stayed in our PJs, I had a fever and was pretty much glued to the couch all day.</div>
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During this time I realized we haven't been trying for Baby #2 as long as I had thought. </div>
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In my head I had March, but that was because of when the due date would've been. </div>
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So thanks to an <a href="http://smelly-life.blogspot.com/2013/06/2ww.html" target="_blank">old blog post</a>, a friend and Mr. B, it was brought to my attention that it will be 9 months, not 11. </div>
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Which doesn't make quite <i>as </i>bad as I thought. </div>
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Which is sad, because it's still pretty bad, but it came with a little relief too. </div>
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So that was good. </div>
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The not so good…she was sick and oversensitive. </div>
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Mix that with typical 2 year old mood swings and you get something like this because your baby won't sit. </div>
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Cue nap time and hallelujah chorus. </div>
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After nap we enjoyed more snuggles and sent Mr. B this pic </div>
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as a warning that the house looks like a tornado went through it and a request to bring home dinner. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Saturday</span></b> was a surprise snow day and perfect for us to stay in a clean pair of {mismatched} PJs. </div>
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We relaxed, watched tv, played, napped and made some cookies.</div>
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She took a tubby and changed into new {matching} Super Girl PJs from her Auntie, that she loves!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sunday</b></span> we skipped church to avoid being <i>those people</i>.</div>
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The kind the discretely sniff, snort, blow and gross everyone out. </div>
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So instead we slept in and I had my super smoothie helper and strawberry stealer to assist with breakfast.</div>
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Then we …put on real clothes and brought our sniffs and germs to the great-grandparents' house.</div>
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We went out for a late lunch for Mimi's birthday.</div>
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<i>{For the record, I don't suggest bringing an oversensitive, overtired, toddler with a cold to a restaurant during nap time. }</i></div>
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Then we went to the farm and hoped the Pats would make it to the Super Bowl.</div>
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And our hopes were crushed. </div>
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She took a late nap from 4-7, we had dinner, played and watched the first half of the next game before heading home.<br />
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We gave her the last of her 5 day antibiotic </div>
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It still could've prevented her ear infection, but it definitely didn't fight off anything else she has going on.</div>
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Which means it's viral.</div>
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Which means more days staying home.</div>
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More missed swim classes.</div>
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More missed play dates.</div>
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More missed My Gym classes.</div>
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Bottom line…. <b>SOS.</b></div>
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But, in saying all of that, I'm always grateful {can't you tell ;) } that at the end of the day it is just a never-ending cold and nothing more. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Monday</b></span> we woke up and headed back to the farm for a little sled time. </div>
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And by <i>little</i>, I mean<i> little.</i></div>
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She probably lasted all of 5 minutes.</div>
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I think it's time to ditch the baby sled and show her the real deal. </div>
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After that, she napped, I worked on some pictures and Mr. B went and played some racquet ball.</div>
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We hung around the farm for some chinese food<br />
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came home, tubbied and took her final 24 month picture.<br />
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A day before she turned 26 months.<br />
And she's tired, and it's not really her smile and it was with a flash.<br />
But it's done.<br />
I won't even go into the frustrations I have with myself for not getting it together for her <i>last</i> monthly pic.<br />
But in the end she's still 2 so...it counts.<br />
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Then we went to bed and prayed for a miraculous healing and healthy week!</div>
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A month ago {yes a month ago, <i>but</i> a year and a half later and I <i>finally </i>updated my blog design so…you win some you lose some} we had a fun night away with our little family. </div>
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We had a wonderful time!</div>
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What makes it even <i>more </i>special is that Adalyn talks about it <i>at least </i>once a day. </div>
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And what makes it hilarious is her memories of the weekend and the fact that she thinks Daddy works at the aquarium.</div>
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Adalyn's version of our weekend {that's repeated on a daily basis}:</div>
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Daddy's work.</div>
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Fishies.</div>
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Penguins.</div>
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No turtle. </div>
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Mickey skates.</div>
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Minnie.</div>
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Goofy.</div>
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Daisy. </div>
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Donald.</div>
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Mickey bag and popcorn. </div>
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I drove into the city by myself- which is a pretty big deal for me- I only hit traffic in the part the I dread the most, but we made it and it really wasn't <i>that </i>bad. </div>
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We parked and headed off to Daddy's {real} work</div>
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we said hi to everyone, he grabbed his stuff and we were off to the aquarium that's right around the corner. </div>
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Daddy's work suddenly became so exciting. </div>
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We did some quick poses with her penguin shirt to match the penguins...</div>
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and we were off to see the fishes! </div>
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The fun ended when a big sting ray and this guy swam in front of her.</div>
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We tried to explain that there's a very thick glass and she was safe, but she wasn't having it. </div>
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She did enjoy a little hands on turtle activity though. </div>
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After the aquarium we checked into our hotel and walked around to find a place to eat. </div>
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After dinner we got into our "soups" and went for a swim! </div>
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I keep trying to record her saying "soups on!" because it's pretty much the cutest thing ever, </div>
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but in true Adalyn fashion, the moment I go to record her saying it she stops. </div>
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A busy day led to a great night's sleep to prepare for another fun filled day. </div>
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Thankfully, the weather was beautiful and made our time there that much more enjoyable! </div>
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We walked around the Commons and got some breakfast. </div>
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She's got the cheese part down, we are just working on the looking at the camera part now</div>
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Our trip wouldn't be complete without a stop at frog pond</div>
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and a visit with the ducks,</div>
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that were clearly thirsty for some juice. </div>
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I loved our time in the Commons!</div>
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Usually when I go to the city most of my time is spent in the Faneuil Hall area, </div>
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so this was a newish experience for me. </div>
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We grabbed some pizza for lunch and headed back to the hotel to change for the main event.</div>
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We are going to Disney in March and we are a little nervous about how is going to handle the characters.</div>
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Mr B bought us tickets to see Disney on Ice as a Disney prep. </div>
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Having been to Disney on Ice before {pre-Adalyn},</div>
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I came prepared with our own stuffed Minnie and Mickey</div>
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and light-up toy {thank you $5 spot at Target}</div>
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to save us approximately $200. </div>
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Okay, so maybe it's a <i>slight</i> exaggeration.</div>
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Instead, we spent $40 on popcorn, water and…cotton candy because Mr. B's inner 5 year old couldn't resist. </div>
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<i>{And shout out to my super talented friend for making Adalyn the adorable bow to match her outfit!}</i></div>
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Adalyn was a little scared the first 10 seconds or so, </div>
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and was filled with awe and excitement!</div>
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We had so much fun! </div>
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It's always nice to have some time away</div>
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making these sweet memories with just the three of us. </div>
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We decided we would love to visit Daddy's work and spend the night in the city every couple months-</div>
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a chance to be together and talk about it <b>every single day,</b></div>
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until the next time :) </div>
Ms. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044274702105769800noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561108189426322497.post-57529122520050370382014-01-13T23:07:00.001-05:002014-07-05T10:18:34.618-04:00{in}Fertile Friends<div style="text-align: center;">
I am extremely behind on blogging.</div>
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It's ridiculous. </div>
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Pre-Adalyn time seemed to go by fairly quickly.</div>
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Post-Adalyn time literally {<i>literally</i>} flies bye. </div>
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<i><b>Bzzzzz. Gone. </b></i></div>
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Just like that.</div>
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Having a blog {and not keeping up with it} basically multiplies how fast time goes by by approximately 100.</div>
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I'm not kidding.</div>
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I'm thinking my best bet is to focus on a few big things that happened that I missed and then from here on out get back in to the swing of things with day to day life. </div>
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But until I do that and can even figure out where to start with that, I wanted a post to be specifically for a little group I created on Facebook. </div>
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I've mentioned it before recently, but this is a specific post/invite to join.</div>
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I actually created this group when I was trying to get pregnant with Adalyn and praise the Lord all of the girls who were a part of that group ended up getting pregnant at some point!!</div>
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So here we are again with baby #2. </div>
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In the same boat.</div>
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<a href="http://smelly-life.blogspot.com/2013/01/future-fertility-problems.html" target="_blank">The boat I was dreading.</a> </div>
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Actually, this boat is worse because it's going on an even longer journey (almost a year), but it comes with a sweet awesome little distraction- thank you, Lord.</div>
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I was just saying today that she has no idea how much she helps me get through this. </div>
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I am so so thankful for her. </div>
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Roxie was my distraction when trying for Adalyn and I think it's pretty obvious that Adalyn takes the cake on this one!</div>
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So anyways this is a private group on Facebook- so no one can see anything unless they are a part of it. </div>
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And it's just a place to vent, whine, get advice, request prayer, encourage etc. </div>
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Infertility sucks.</div>
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Big time.</div>
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And it's something that most people truly don't understand until they've been there. </div>
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Connecting with others who are going through the same thing is really valuable!</div>
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It's certainly not a group I wish I were a part of or a group I want <i>anyone</i> to be a part of, but this is the journey the Lord has us on and I try my hardest {some days are worse than others} to look at it as an opportunity to connect, to strengthen our walk and our faith, to know it's a part of our story and a testament to His faithfulness. </div>
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<b>He is faithful and we are believing. </b></div>
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And in the meantime, I'm venting about how everyone around me is pregnant or having babies and how evil digital pregnancy tests are.</div>
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If you're not familiar, you wait for an eternity while you stare at a little flashing timer, you stare so long that you begin to wonder if the little hand is starting to move and then you're given the result:</div>
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<b> "Not pregnant." </b></div>
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Yeah. I'm good.</div>
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I'll stick with one solid dark line, pleaseandthankyou.</div>
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I love the {awesomely overplayed} song Oceans by Hillsong- one part in particular has been standing out to me lately:</div>
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<b>He's never failed me.</b></div>
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<b>And He won't start now.</b></div>
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He knows who the perfect addition to our family and when the time is right. </div>
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And until that time comes, I will <i>limit</i> my waaaaahhhs, ughhhhhhhhhs and 9u389uitwygjfbhjabf!!!!s and work on my praise for what he has blessed me with. </div>
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Sooo if you'd like to join and connect with some sweet ladies with the same desires and frustrations as you- just comment with your email or send me an email: <a href="mailto:thesmellylife@gmail.com">thesmellylife@gmail.com</a> and I can send you an invite to the group and get you on my prayer list! </div>
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And of course, for anyone not in this season of life, if you could keep me and the other ladies of the group in your prayers as well that would be wonderful!<br />
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This week we had our first snow of the season.</div>
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I'm always blessed by Adalyn's joy and awe in the simple things.</div>
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This is such a busy time of year and I love taking the time to just stop and watch her. </div>
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A great reminder to be still,</div>
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How have you been blessed this week? </div>
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Grab the code, link up and be a blessing to others by sharing a way that you've been blessed!</div>
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I haven't blogged in ONE month.</div>
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Wah.</div>
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Ugh.</div>
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Why. </div>
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I feel like I am constantly playing catch up. </div>
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But I'm slowwwwwwly starting to get on track, but man, oh man, I don't like being behind on everything. </div>
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And I mean everything.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Anyways, a belated blessing box post: Adalyn's birthday!!</b></span></div>
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We had two parties for Adalyn this year- a friends party and a family party- both Curious George themed.</div>
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The past couple days I have been working on getting her pictures edited and organized from her friend party and I'm reminded of how blessed I am to be surrounded by such sweet families and friends! </div>
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Her party was a blast!! </div>
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There will hopefully (but possibly not because I'm a slacker) be a post with more details.</div>
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This party wouldn't have been the same with these awesome people.</div>
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Last weekend my mom whisked me and my sister away for my birthday to the Women of Faith conference in CT.</div>
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This was my first official time leaving Adalyn!</div>
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I had left her one other time before in February, but that's when Mr. B and I had the stomach bug and my mom came to rescue her so I feel like that time didn't really count seeing as how my time away was spent with the toilet.</div>
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Mr. B happened to be away this weekend too so I was leaving Adalyn with my dad and my brothers. </div>
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Cue slight panic attack.</div>
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But here's the thing...my dad is a...dad.</div>
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Of four.</div>
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So I'm pretty sure he can handle a couple days with a toddler. </div>
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My eyes only watered when saying goodbye and the rest of the time I did great!</div>
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Oh yeah, and so did she.</div>
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It definitely helped that I was busy with awesome worship by Gateway Worship</div>
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Cece Winans brought down the house.</div>
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Unfortunately extra sleep wasn't had. </div>
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That's a definite complaint I have about these conferences.</div>
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<b>MOMS</b> of Faith.</div>
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<b>TIRED</b> moms of faith who would love nothing more than to sleep in in a nice dark hotel room. </div>
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<i>Can I get an amen?!</i></div>
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It was a fun and refreshing time away! </div>
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There's a first time for everything and now I think I can handle a full weekend away sans Adalyn. </div>
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My dad also did a fantastic job at keeping me updated which helped a lot!</div>
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He was always texting me pictures, videos or sharing little stories. </div>
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He was in heaven and it was the sweetest thing.</div>
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Through this time away I realized how much of a blessing it is for me to give this time to others to be with Adalyn without me- it's nice for everyone. </div>
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It was a special time for them and they all loved it! </div>
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We ended up getting home a little earlier than expected so with that and daylight savings I was able to soak up time with my girl before bed. </div>
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We spent the night at the farm and then I got to wake up to her excited for church and singing her favorite worship song.</div>
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<b>Blessed</b> to have an awesome dad who was so very willing to watch Adalyn and soak that one on one time with her. </div>
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<b>Blessed</b> by that time away with my mom and sister.</div>
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<b>Blessed</b> to be surrounded my so many women of faith {no pun intended...}</div>
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<b>Blessed </b>by a time of worship with so many believers.</div>
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<b>Blessed</b> by the words the Lord put on the heart of the speakers.</div>
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<b>Blessed</b> by these opportunities! </div>
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This week there was a good Shutterfly deal and, like always, I waited until the last minute to take advantage of it...and didn't finish in time.<br />
<i>{in my fantasy world I'd like to have a bunch of photo books ready and waiting for every deal- a girl can dream, right?}</i></div>
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So yesterday and today, I've been trying to put together Adalyn's <strike>Second</strike> First Year Book.</div>
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<i>I know.</i></div>
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And while we're at it...</div>
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Yes, my header is from when she was 4 months old.<br />
Yes, my bio says I can't wait to be a mommy.<br />
Yes, she's weeks away from turning 2.</div>
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I keep begging for time to slow down so I can catch up, but it's just not happening.</div>
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Rude, I know. </div>
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As I was working on her book I was reminded of how grateful I am for facebook.<br />
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Although facebook is filled with some negatives, this week I'm focusing on the<b><i> blessings</i></b> of it. </div>
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Anyone that is friends with me on facebook knows that I post a lot of pictures.</div>
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<i>Like, a lot. </i></div>
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But it's such a <b><i>blessing</i></b> to have a simple way keep family and friends connected and up to date with Adalyn.<br />
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Many of them have only met her a hand full of times, but I love that they feel like they know her because of the awesomeness of technology and Facebook.<br />
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Not only is it a<b><i> blessing</i></b> to those that aren't in our every day life,<br />
it's also a <b><i>blessing</i></b> to me to be able to have everything organized and documented.</div>
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Mommy brain, anyone?<br />
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So even though I'm ridiculously behind and struggling to catch up I've been so thankful that I was consistent with Facebook and that it's been so helpful with getting me back on track!</div>
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<!-- end InLinkz script -->Ms. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044274702105769800noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561108189426322497.post-13437747061728299292013-10-25T10:40:00.000-04:002013-10-25T10:40:58.971-04:00Why We Don't Celebrate Halloween. <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I've been praying, researching and thinking about what I want this post to say.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> About how I want this post to be received. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> It's a post that I knew I wanted to write. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's an issue that I'm passionate about. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> It's a day that challenges me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> My parents became Christians when I was in elementary school and from that point on we no longer participated in Halloween activities.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Overtime, especially now as a mom, my feelings towards this holiday have only been confirmed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know I'm in the minority.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know this is not a popular stance.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know I might offend.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But I want to share what's on my heart</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and explain why we've made this decision. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I had originally planned and hoped that I could just find another blog post about this issue that would perfectly execute, better than I could, why we, as a Christian family, don't participate Halloween.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I did find one article that I felt shared what's on my heart and what I believe and </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I will quote a few lines at the end. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> But much to my surprise {I'm still in shock} there wasn't much out there. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> How could this be?? </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">How is this holiday accepted by so many Christians?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I won't go on and on about the <a href="http://www.history.com/topics/halloween">origin</a> of this holiday</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Instead I just want to state the facts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The facts that feed my strong conviction to not participate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <b>Halloween was created to not only celebrate the coming of winter, but celebrate and commune with the dead - it is a holiday filled with spirits, superstitions and fear.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <b>Jack-o-laterns were intended to scare off evil spirits.</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <b>Costumes were worn to divert ghosts.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Treats were left out to calm unwelcome spirits.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I realize that due to the commercialization of the holiday, the origin and traditions tend to be forgotten and pushed to the side. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I get it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But as much as I've heard it said that it's just about cute costumes and candy, I can't ignore the fact that<b> many still celebrate as the holiday was intended</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> <b>Halloween is an opportunity, and one of the <a href="http://onfaith.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/panelists/starhawk/2009/10/the_true_spirit_of_halloween_for_real_witches.html" target="_blank">main days</a>, for some to embrace the dark side of the spiritual world. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As much as we may not like it to be, <b>even</b> <b>with</b> <b>one search on google, this darkness is seen</b>.
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A drive down our street, darkness is seen.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A family day at the pumpkin patch, darkness is seen. </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Last week on our weekend away, we went to a pumpkin patch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Adalyn was walking behind me and I turned to hold her hand and I saw her look up in the tree and then look at me with a look of fear in her eyes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I looked in the tree and what do I see? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I just don't see why, as a Christian, I want anything to do with a holiday that celebrates that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It broke my heart when I saw Adalyn's face after seeing that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And I know it was only a glimpse into our future of all the other things of this evil world that I wish I could hide her from that I can't. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I look at this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I look at the reality of Halloween.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">When I look at how Halloween is typically celebrated- even with its origin and the rituals of witchcraft aside- I ask myself, is this a holiday that brings honor to God?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Is it glorifying God?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are some other facts. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Halloween celebrates darkness, evil and death. </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I celebrate the God who gives life.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>*</b><span style="background-color: white;">Now he is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to him.” (Luke 20:38)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">*</span><span style="background-color: #fdfeff; color: #001320; line-height: 20px; text-align: justify;">The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (John 10:10)</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">What the holiday represents is detestable to the Lord.</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="text Deut-18-10" id="en-NLT-5371" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> And do not let your people practice fortune-telling, or use sorcery, or interpret omens, or engage in witchcraft,</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span class="text Deut-18-11" id="en-NLT-5372" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">11 </sup>or cast spells, or function as mediums or psychics, or call forth the spirits of the dead.</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span class="text Deut-18-12" id="en-NLT-5373" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><sup class="versenum" style="font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;">12 </sup>Anyone who does these things is detestable to the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>. (Deut. 18:10-12)</span></span></div>
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<span class="text Deut-18-12" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>I am called to abstain from the appearance of evil.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Abstain from every form of evil. </span>(1 Thess. 5:22) </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am called to be set apart. </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>* </b><span style="background-color: white;">Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.(Rom 12:2)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">*</span><span style="background-color: white;">But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1 Pet. 2:9)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">*</span><span style="background-color: white;">Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. (2 Cor. 5:17)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">*</span>If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. (Col. 3:1)</span></div>
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<span class="text Deut-18-12" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><b>I am a child of light.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="text Deut-18-12" style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;">*</span><sup class="versenum" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;"> </sup><span style="background-color: white;">You are all children of the light</span><sup class="crossreference" style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: top;" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-29627J" title="See cross-reference J">J</a>)"></sup><span style="background-color: white;"> and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness (1 Thes. 5:5)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">To me it's clear. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">God is of light.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Halloween is of darkness. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Therefore, as a child of light, I want no part in this darkness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are some Christians who take a missional approach to participating in Halloween.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My personal belief is that there are other ways to reach the lost on this day without funding or participating in these events. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It all boils down to personal conviction.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do I think little kids in costumes are cute?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yes!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But for our family Halloween is the perfect opportunity to teach Adalyn that we are called to be different.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We are called to not be of the world. (1 Jn 2:15)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We are called to be as a city on a hill. (Matthew 5:14-16)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is a biblical principle that, through this holiday, can easily be instilled at a young age <i>and</i> an opportunity that comes around every year. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>I find more value in <i>that</i> than any other Halloween festivity.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">She can dress up any day.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">She can have candy any day.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But on this day she will learn ways to be bold in her faith.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">She will have an opportunity to explain why she doesn't go trick or treating.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Why she's not dressing up as her favorite character.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A day that she will be set apart.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Because she is called to be.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Because she is a child of light. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I know we can't avoid the darkness in this world, but that doesn't mean I am going to</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm all for alternatives that put the focus on Jesus.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm all for celebrating <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation_Day" target="_blank">Reformation Day</a>.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm all for a special family night.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm all for "treating" neighbors or families in need.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For us, we look forward to a fun family night on October 31st. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">We go out for dinner and play at a local play place.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Making memories, having fun and praising the Lord that He has overcome evil.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'll finish this post with a quote from <a href="http://heartofwisdom.com/blog/should-christians-observe-halloween/">one of the articles</a> I read that I feel is spot on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">"Ephesians 5:1 tells us to be imitators of God. Our Lord Jesus would not go to a party to honor the feast of the Samhain. Moses did not come down from Mount Sinai and combine the Israelites Passover holiday with the idol worship that was going on. Allowing children to dress as witches and sorcerers or hanging evil decorations in our windows is imitating that which is evil.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em style="color: #666666;">Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: I will dwell in them and walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people. Therefore Come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, and I will receive you</em><span style="color: #666666;">. (2 Corinthians 6:14-17)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The verse says, <strong>“come out from among them, says the Lord.</strong>” Does that mean come out from among them–but don’t deprive your children from all that fun and candy — celebrate the same pagan ritual in your church building? The Bible is very clear about Christians being involved in such celebrations. "</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My post for today is short and sweet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><i>God is good. </i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I encourage you to dwell on that today. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To <b>rest</b> <i>in</i> His goodness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To be<b> blessed</b> <i>by</i> His goodness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Life can be tiring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Circumstances can be draining. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Strength and renewal can be found in His goodness. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In His Mercy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>He is good. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm blessed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm thankful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's what gets me through. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's one thing to <i>think </i>He is good, it's another to <i>say </i>He is good, but it's another thing to truly <i>know and believe </i>that He is good. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It brings so much peace and comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So just a friendly reminder to remember His goodness today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's so easy to take for granted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's so easy to be distracted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's so easy to become overwhelmed with situations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's so easy to be controlled by our flesh, by our feelings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But all that fades away when you </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and <i>embrace</i> how good He is. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week I was blessed with a weekend away with my little fam!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was hoping to post about that, but I'm too tired to edit all the pictures tonight so I'll {hopefully} post about it later this week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Which pretty much translates into <i>never,</i> <b>but</b> we will see what happens. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So today I'm just going to post about the </span><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">blessing</span></i></b><span style="font-size: large;"> of an impromptu<b> night with my family. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so <b><i>blessed</i></b> {and thankful and love} living close to my family! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last night we went outside for a little and ended up playing in the leaves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Adalyn had a blast!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love these sweet moments filled with fun and family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It doesn't get much better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There's so much joy in the simple things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another week has come and gone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just like that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Time goes by so fast and it's getting to be a bit ridiculous. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And slightly annoying. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once again, I'm linking up with <a href="http://eolove.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #45818e;">Natalie</span></a> and some sweet friends for another week of the<b> Blessing Box. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The blessing box has become a <i><b>blessing </b></i>in and of itself- for keeping me accountable with blogging <i>AND</i> looking for the joy and good in my week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Win-win-win. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week I was </span><b><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">blessed by the fair. </span></i></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sounds a little silly, but I'm </span><i style="font-size: x-large;"><b>blessed</b></i><span style="font-size: large;"> by events that are out of the ordinary and that give us an opportunity to make memories and cherish some special family time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We were torn about going to the fair this weekend- it's kind of far, semi-expensive, during naptime, during the football game, etc etc- but we did it and I'm so glad that we did! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A sweet age where they want their independence, but still want you by their side. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've been hearing lots of "Me. No, me" lately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Okay, big girl. </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But there is one area where she does need us right her side </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and I was beyond blessed that Daddy was with us so mommy could "stay with the stroller."</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">As we were leaving the fair {and sitting in traffic}, I was noticing that everyone had at least one person in the car with them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I mentioned to Mr. B how awesome it is to have special things like this that bring people together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Whether it be friends or family-and Lord knows everyone and their mom attended the fair this weekend!- it's such a blessing to have these opportunities to have fun, make memories and enjoy the simple things!</span></div>
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It's a good thing I'm committed to this link up or else I wouldn't be blogging!</div>
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It's so frustrating because I always intend to blog more and plan on it, but the day slips away.</div>
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Lame. </div>
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This week I'm <b><span style="font-size: large;">blessed and going to be blessed by the women's bible study at our church.</span></b></div>
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It started this past week and I'm really looking forward to it. </div>
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We are doing the study on James by Beth Moore. </div>
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I'm always <i><b>blessed</b></i> by her studies.</div>
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I love the way she transforms simple truths.</div>
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The way that she digs into the Bible and finds connections here, there and everywhere is so cool and inspiring. </div>
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I'm so thankful for her to help open my eyes and my heart to things I may not {like I don't want to say never, but never...} have discovered on my own.</div>
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I'm <b><i>blessed</i></b> by the lovely childcare workers who take the time out of their morning to be in a small room with a bunch of little crazies.</div>
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Seriously<b><i> beyond blessed</i></b> to have two uninterrupted hours in the morning to focus, learn and fellowship with other women. </div>
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I love knowing she is in great hands, and best of all she loves it and looks forward to playing with all her little friends!</div>
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Connecting with my group on a deeper level.</div>
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Learning the Bible better.</div>
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Being challenged.</div>
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To hold others accountable and to be held accountable. </div>
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Just like it's a blessing to be a part of a church community and family, there is also so much blessing in being a part of women's Bible study! </div>
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A different--much needed--dynamic to feed the soul! </div>
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It's been about a year since I was last in one, so I'm <i><b>blessed</b></i> to be apart of one this fall and I'm looking forward to growing in my walk with the Lord.</div>
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Something I've always wanted and something that I know will continue to grow and be strengthened overtime. </center>
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I love that our family has been extended and we now have a church family outside of just our family.</center>
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We had been hurt by our previous church, we church shopped a bit and we have been going to our new church for a little over a year.</center>
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It is exactly what we needed- for both my family and my little family.</center>
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We were craving the community. </center>
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The church family. </center>
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And now we have it. </center>
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<span style="background-color: white;">I'm </span><b><i>blessed</i></b><span style="background-color: white;"> by my group of mom friends from our church.</span></center>
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Another thing I had always craved. </center>
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To have friends to turn to, that can back you up in prayer, is such a <i><b>blessing</b></i>! </center>
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On a sidenote: Today is the first day I didn't have to wake up early and have strange men banging on my house all day! <b><i>HUGE blessing</i></b>, let me tell ya! The siding is finally finished and I'll post pictures after I get the fall decor/flowers up and it looks all pretty!</center>
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It's a wonderful reminder of <b>truth </b>and <b>hope</b> that brings so much <b>joy, comfort and peace</b> in all different seasons of life- particularly for me, the songs of declaration. </center>
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The song "Healer" is one of my all-time favorite songs.</center>
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It was a song that I sang with confidence over and over when we failed to conceive month after month. </center>
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This song was playing in the background as<span style="color: #76a5af;"> <a href="http://smelly-life.blogspot.com/2011/02/peace.html">I cried out to the Lord</a></span>, tears streaming down my face, hands laid on me, begging the Lord to "open my womb". </center>
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Two weeks later, I was pregnant. </center>
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As time drew closer for trying for baby #2 I would get waves of fear and dread.</center>
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I didn't want to go through <i>that</i> again.</center>
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But that song was always a reminder to me that He WAS my healer, He IS my healer and He will BE my healer. </center>
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I trust in Him.</center>
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I do.</center>
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Fear + worry= not trusting.</center>
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I trust in Him.</center>
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There's another Hillsong song, that we sing frequently at our church, that I hid in my heart before we officially started trying.</center>
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There's a line in the song that I knew I would need. </center>
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That I knew would've encouraged me last time and I knew it would encourage me this time. </center>
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It's from the song "You are More"</center>
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There's so much peace that comes with knowing that He is Lord over ALL our days- no matter what. </center>
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And the best and easiest way to get through this season? With my eyes fixed on him. </center>
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And lastly, a song that is my current fav and started the topic to this post, is a song I heard about a month ago by Chris Tomlin called "Whom shall I fear?".</center>
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Every line is so good, but here are a few that I love:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ah-mazing.</span></div>
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<i><b>Blessed</b></i> by His Promises.</center>
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<b><i>Blessed </i></b>that He was faithful and He will be faithful again. </center>
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<b><i>Blessed</i></b> that He holds the world in His hands {notice a theme in the songs??}.</center>
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I take comfort; I let him hold me- my world, my wants, my needs, my desires, my family-in His hands. </center>
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Check out how God has been blessing my friends:</center>
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Natalie at <a href="http://eolove.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Extraordinary Love</a> </div>
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Allie at <a href="http://www.livingtheadventures.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Living the Adventures</a> </div>
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Beth Ann at <a href="http://www.bahlikeasheep.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Life More Abundant</a> </div>
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Mallorie at <a href="http://www.the-happyhome.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Happy Home</a></div>
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Cait at <a href="http://cait-theblessedlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Blessed Life</a>
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Ms. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044274702105769800noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561108189426322497.post-62487739665167063632013-09-09T14:10:00.001-04:002013-09-09T18:39:42.383-04:00Misc. Monday<div style="text-align: center;">
Another 2 weeks have come and gone and I'm back at it with a bullet point post. </div>
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I am on a roll.</div>
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Go me. </div>
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This weekend we finally cashed in some gift cards we had and went out for dinner at Longhorns.</div>
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It's been a while since we've been out to a real restaurant! </div>
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It was delish, as always. </div>
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Yesterday was my little brother's first ever football game.</div>
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I was so nervous for him- worried her would get hurt {Friday Night Lights anyone??}, worried he didn't really know what he was doing, worried that he was doing it more for my other brother and my dad- but he was<b> totally</b> amazing. </div>
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I hate to say we were all shocked..<b>.but we were all shocked. </b></div>
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He scored three touchdowns and two 2 point conversions.</div>
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My little brother, the video gamer couch potato, did that.</div>
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I was beyond proud of him!!</div>
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Ain't nobody got time for 50 step cupcakes.</div>
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Next time I see "premium" I will know that it's not for me. I'm perfectly content baking "average" cupcakes.</div>
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Maybe,<i> maybe</i>, in my housewife, newly wedded bliss life I would have been more enthusiastic about such things.</div>
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Four years in and with a toddler, the last thing I want to do is line the pan, melt the butter, mix the graham cracker, cover the bottoms, mix the cake mix, put a little in each one- not too much not too little, carefully drop in marshmallow mix-avoiding the sides of the liner, cover the marshmallow mix, bake, frost, sprinkle graham cracker crumbs. </div>
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I'm good, thanks. </div>
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Something you'd love to hear after wasting an hour of your life....they taste like s'more poptarts.</div>
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Never making cupcakes again. </div>
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In other news, this dinner was so yummy!!</div>
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I had planned on making pineapple fried rice and while I was at the store I found this sauce for the chicken. </div>
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Can't wait to have it again, it's just what I wanted!</div>
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Tomorrow starts a new link of with some of my favorite blog friends!</div>
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We've been having cool fall weather and it's been wonderful!</div>
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Also excited for the fall shows to kick off- Ellen starts today! </div>
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Adalyn fell at a friend's house and hit the side of head/ear on a coffee table.</div>
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Through this we discovered that ears can bruise. </div>
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Probably something we should've known and that is most likely common sense and something we really did know deep down, but initial reaction was a bit surprising. </div>
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I'm trying to grow my hair out again. I've made it through the dreaded flip-out phase {praise the Lord}, but now I'm in the always-in-a-pony-tail-phase-so-might-as-well-have-it-short-and-cute phase.</div>
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Two weekends ago we finally finished unpacking/cleaning out basement. </div>
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It's not what I envision the end result to look like, but at least for now it's presentable and no longer embarrassing. </div>
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We are getting the siding done on our house and new windows put in. </div>
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I feel like it's taking for.ever.</div>
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In the meantime, I feel "trapped" at home even though we would be home anyways and I'm unusually exhausted because I know I can't nap. It's a bit ridiculous how the mind works.</div>
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It will look so good when it's finished and I'm looking forward to putting up the fall decor!</div>
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My first official overnight trip away from Adalyn is booked.</div>
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I'm freaking out about on the inside.</div>
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And a little on the outside.</div>
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I have 2 months to process/prepare.</div>
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She's almost 2, I realize this is also filed away in the "Ridiculous" category. </div>
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I'll finish this off with another Timehop memory- a year ago today Adalyn took her first steps!!</div>
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So incredibly crazy how fast time goes by!</div>
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Tonight at dinner Mr. B asked me what my plans are for tomorrow and I said "I need to buy some laundry detergent".<br />
How's that for a busy day?!<br />
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Here's the thing...once you go pod there's no turning back.<br />
Am I right, or am I right?<br />
All it takes is one time using a pod and suddenly <b>pouring </b>detergent into a hole seems like <i>way</i> too much work.<br />
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My laundry is finally put away just in time for more laundry to be folded and put away.<br />
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We had our annual little family weekend away at the beach a couple weekends ago.</div>
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I'm still catching up on pictures, but I got some keepers. </div>
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I'm still not pregnant. Bring on month 4...</div>
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I'm thinking about starting a fertility facebook group again if anyone is interested! I've received a few emails {sorry for not responding yet!} from other ladies who have been struggling.<br />
Knowing you're not alone on this stupid roller coaster is so helpful! </div>
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We took the siding off the house this weekend.<br />
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And the new siding isn't being put on for 3 weeks so...that's attractive. </div>
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Everyone loves to be the classy house in the neighborhood that's wrapped in paper.<br />
Especially one where the paper is upside down on half your house.<br />
I think we get bonus points for that?<br />
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My dad and brother aren't attentive to details and Mr. B and his dad are.<br />
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Tonight I made a delicious and <i>super </i>easy dinner- courtesy of Pinterest, of course!<br />
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I used red potatoes, green beans, carrots and 3 chicken breasts. Put it all in a pan, I used half a packet of italian dressing, 1/2 stick of butter and drizzled some olive oil. Covered with foil, baked at 375 for 45 minutes. I added some feta and voila! We all loved it! Next time I'd add more veggies though, it seemed like a lot at the time, but the after it cooked it didn't seem like that many and we definitely could've eaten more. </div>
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I finally conquered the craft area of our basement today.<br />
It only took me 9 months.<br />
Because who wants to waste their time cleaning the basement during nap time??<br />
Not me.<br />
But it had to be done. <br />
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It's all mismatched and not the prettiest, but at least it's clean! </div>
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I've been loving my time off from Captured. It was definitely the right decision! </div>
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I'm obsessed with Timehop. If you don't have that app., <b>get it</b>.<br />
It's so bittersweet, but I love it.<br />
<b><i>Love it. </i></b><br />
Especially for someone who has a terrible memory and who is beyond behind on the good ol' baby books.<br />
A year ago yesterday Adalyn had her first little piggies!<br />
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What's more insane is she just turned 21 months.<br />
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3 months until the big T-W-O.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>These vibrant flowers are spicing up our dining room. </b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">excuse: laziness and going on vacation soon so it's easier to find things this way...</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">excuse: i need to fix her bow holder. easy nap time fix...{9 months and going strong...}</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">excuse: going to make an easter wreath. going to make a spring wreath. going to make a summer wreath. going to make a 4th of july wreath. going to make a fall wreath. Seriously, I am...</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Since Saturday...</b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">excuse: laundry room is in basement mixed with mommy brain. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Roxie's nails are like eagle talons. </b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">excuse: i'm lucky if I can keep up with Adalyn's talons. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>And that's as real as that statement is getting. </b></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">excuse: fatty mcstuffins mixed with boredom, mixed with perfectly tempting bite sized pieces, mixed with no self-control.</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Haven't posted in 2 weeks and figured why not go through my house and take pictures with my phone of a few of the many examples of "it is what it is"/borderline lazy/mom of a toddler life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was certainly an easy post and enough of a filler until I can think of something else that is hardly deemed worthy of posting. </span></div>
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Right when Adalyn turned 20 months it was put in the books that she was officially potty trained {during awake hours}. </div>
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And when I say <i>put in the books</i>, I mean put in my mind.</div>
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And by <i>put in my mind,</i> I mean the place that forgets everything. </div>
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And guess what?</div>
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It's a big ol' pain in the butt.</div>
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It's nerve wracking.</div>
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It's inconvenient.</div>
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It's bittersweet.</div>
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It's exciting.</div>
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It <i>will</i> eventually be easier.</div>
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Since it's been official I've gotten a few people asking how I did it, how she is potty trained at a fairly young age, what are the tips/tricks. </div>
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And the fact of the matter is, I have no idea!</div>
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The only thing I keep saying is <b>she was ready.</b></div>
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And I think that's key.</div>
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This is one of those situations where we, as parents, have little to no control. </div>
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I've heard good things about the 3 day training method.</div>
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But in the summer that's just not ideal for us. </div>
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We are never home 3 days in a row. </div>
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Now, if we were doing this in the winter we could do the 6+ day training method.</div>
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Winter = Pj/no pants... for days. </div>
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<i>Wish I was kidding.</i></div>
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But not really because it's pretty awesome.</div>
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She was definitely ready before I began to make it official, but we had a few trips planned that I knew would be easier if we just held off a little longer.</div>
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But a few things that I think helped her <i><b>get ready</b></i>:</div>
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- <b>Poop on potty.</b> It's hard to tell when they are peeing, but most of the time it's very apparent when they're doing their business. Since she was about 6 months old I've put her on the potty {real potty} to poop. It seemed ridiculous, but when we started on solid food she got constipated quite a bit and it took her awhile to poo. So when I could tell she was straining...</div>
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{this is technically her peas face}, I signed potty and brought her to the potty. Making a 20 minute event a 2 minute event. Much easier for her and much easier for me. </div>
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By doing this she quickly caught on and therefore became comfortable with the potty. </div>
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I would joke that she would be potty trained with poop before pee and it's usually the other way around! I honestly don't even remember when she became potty trained with poo, but it's been a good while and was closer to the year mark. </div>
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- <b>Pull ups.</b> We switched to pull-ups a couple months ago mostly out of ease/sanity/patience.</div>
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They're a step closer to big girlhood and are so much easier than diapers!</div>
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Once you start these, there's no going back!</div>
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- <b>Look for opportunities</b>. #2 was taken care of, but we had to find ways to connect #1 with the potty. We started bringing her after she woke in the morning, before nap, after nap, before bath, before bed.</div>
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There really wasn't much "training" for Adalyn- for the most part it just happened, but <b><i>tips that helped</i></b>:</div>
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- <b>Candy.</b> <strike>For mommy and potty-trainee.</strike> Mini M&Ms are like gold. </div>
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- <b>Big girl undies.</b> The ultimate potty training necessity. And these suckers are a little on the pricey side, but just convince yourself to think of the $$ you're saving by not buying diapers. We went to Target and bought 3 packs - Dora, Little Mermaid and My Little Pony. She was so excited to put them on. </div>
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- <b>Draw attention to accidents</b>. It only took a few accidents in the undies for her to put two and two together.</div>
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-<b>Travel/Little Potty.</b> <i>Consistency is KEY.</i> A couple weeks ago I finally bought a little potty. I prefer for her to go on the big potty, but I realized that it was hard to be consistent without one. It was hard when she was telling me she needed to go potty, but there was no potty around. I was sending mixed messages and I imagined it was probably pretty confusing! So I bought a little bjorn potty that I keep in my car- so far it's been primarily used for the pool and the boat and it's been great! </div>
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<b>-Bite the bullet and go do life in big girl undies. </b></div>
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How's that for a motto?</div>
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And for the record, I didn't see that on Pinterest- I came up with it all on my own. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">{first outing in big girl undies!}</span></div>
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Get her bladder empty, shop in peace- <i>ha, that's a lie. shop with less fear</i>- ask a few times if she needs to use the potty, use the potty before leaving the store. </div>
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- I use her <b>stroller or cart cover</b> as often as possible- in the {rare} event that she does have an accident in public- so it won't be as embarrassing or noticeable. </div>
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- <b>Pit stops if necessary to avoid accidents. </b>There are times when she asks {and asks, and asks, and asks} and there are times when I just bring her because the time/location is convenient and I don't want to risk an accident. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">{1.5 hour drive to the lake- the first time we <i>ever </i>stopped at the rest stop!}</span></div>
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- <b>Pay attention. </b>I try my best to be fully aware the first time she says "hottie, hottie, hottie!".</div>
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Lord knows how much time we have to make it to the hottie before it's too late! </div>
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-<b>Patience.</b> I'm trying hard at this one, but it's getting old <i>fast</i>. There are times I bring her and <i>the second </i>we sit down she's telling me she needs to go again. I want to encourage her to tell me when she needs to go.....but mommy wants to eat her Chick Fil A before it gets cold, darn it! </div>
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There are times I think -and know- that she is using the potty as a way to get out of eating her meal. </div>
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It's no coincidence she just so happens to need to use the potty 5 times during dinner. And guess what? She's not crying wolf- she will push out every last drop.every.single.time. </div>
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She will find ways to make drops. </div>
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Very rarely do I bring her when she asks and she doesn't go. </div>
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It's a bit annoying. You seriously <i>just </i>went. </div>
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So I'm praying for patience and I'm praying this will be a short-lived phase.</div>
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Please, Lord Jesus. </div>
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But at the end of the day, I am so proud of my big girl! </div>
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She was ready and she made it so easy. </div>
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Just another way of her telling me she's growing up-whether I like it or not!</div>
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<br />Ms. Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14044274702105769800noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5561108189426322497.post-12177838442529949922013-07-25T17:32:00.001-04:002014-07-05T10:19:32.839-04:00Thursdays Thoughts<div style="text-align: center;">
Yesterday we celebrated 4 years of marriage!! </div>
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It feels much longer- in a good way!</div>
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We ordered take out from one of our favorite pizza places and snuggled with our favorite girl.</div>
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I love living life with these two and I wouldn't want to spend our night any differently. </div>
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Okay, that a little bit of a lie.</div>
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But I do love living life with them!</div>
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I'm<i><b> not </b></i>pregnant. Again.</div>
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Happy Anniversary</div>
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On to take 3.....</div>
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Adalyn recently turned 20 months!!!</div>
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You better believe the party planning has started and I may or may not have already made some purchases. </div>
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Adalyn is officially potty trained, with the exception of night time. </div>
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I will write a more detailed post soon, but she was ready and made it easy! </div>
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It's ridiculous how fast summer goes by. We only have a couple more times to enjoy the lake.</div>
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I'm thankful for seasons, I feel like they come at the perfect time. </div>
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With the exception of winter. </div>
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That's last wayyyy too long. </div>
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We love Puddle Jumpers. </div>
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Best floaties. ever. ever. </div>
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We had fun blueberry picking this morning. </div>
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I enjoyed it so much more than strawberry picking.</div>
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It was a little cool out and the perfect reminder of what's to come.</div>
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I never update my phone and the other day I finally did. </div>
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And of course, now one of my <strike>lifeline</strike> favorite apps isn't working. </div>
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<i>If it ain't broke....</i></div>
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<b>And now, Instagram is stuck on waiting. </b></div>
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I've seriously tried every.thing. to fix it. </div>
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Next up is to restore my phone to factory settings. </div>
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In the meantime I feel like my life is stuck on waiting. </div>
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I feel lost. </div>
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I feel like everyone else is probably lost, too. </div>
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No one knows where we are, what we are eating, what Adalyn is wearing...</div>
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Not sure how they're surviving, because I'm struggling. </div>
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More than I should be....</div>
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I love that my parents have farm animals- feeding the goats with Mimi is something she looks forward to. </div>
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