That Was Weird....

We have had the same insurance for 7 1/2 years ... we've had a few surgeries during that time ... but apparently this upcoming one on Thursday is considered "major" and his health history set off some red flag. Our insurance company has "blessed" us with our own personal nurse. (huh?!) She called to introduce herself, ask me a bunch of questions, and gave me her phone number. She will be calling me again next week when he is home ...

Strange. Very Strange.

We certainly won't be getting this personalized service under socialized medicine! lol!

Declaring

a day of prayer and fasting ... anyone that wants to join me feel free!

Oh my... we were up to after 3am with one thing or another and awakened again at 5:30. It's going to be an exhausting day and it's only by His strength (hence the fast) that today will turn out anywhere near "good"! LOL!

There are so many things that need to/ will happen this week .... apparently supernaturally! :)

UPDATE: As of 2pm this afternoon we had the answer to one of these huge issues... problem solved. Yeah Jesus! Actually... we had the answer last Thurs apparently, but cyberspace ate it (the enemy! :)) and she was led by the Holy Spirit to "check something" and saw that we never received what we were waiting for ... the power of the fast :).

This Week's Theme Song...

Make me a mountain this week Lord! Lots of big big stuff this week ...

Today during the sermon, Little Miss K was humming a chorus that sang "Hallelujah" over and over that we had sung earlier... not quite a second word... but it was VERY cool :).

Meals The Heal

My friend Elizabeth wrote this beatiful post on blessing people with meals- read it *here*.

As the meal coordinator at our church, I can't express what a vital ministry this is to have established! The blessings flow both ways, which is the really awesome thing :).

Friday Tidbits

A little two week update .... she has discovered a LOVE for Ritz crackers and picked up the "cracker" sign immediately and will even ask for them w/o being prompted. Today she has been trying very hard to say "milk" and says "milll".

Praise be to God :)

I also learned this trick today:
When our kids get stuck in a bad place (tantrum, meltdown, whatever) they are likely not able to access the logic part of their brain. They are stuck in the emotion/feeling side (right side). So, in order to stop the right side from being stimulated and force the left side to start working, sit the child on your lap with their back to you. Cover their left eye with your left hand. If they are older, you might try having them use their right hand to cover their left eye. Do not have them use their left hand to cover their left eye because using their left hand can still stimulate their right brain.

I tried it with Mr C today as he started melting down about a lie he got caught in ... within 10 seconds he was able to stop and then talk about the issue (and told the truth). Try it and leave a comment about your experience! The person that shared it with me is gathering some data - the more the better :) Thanks K!!!

Miss Sassy Pants

Miss M, age 4

100 Homeschool Blogs

http://www.bible-college.net/index.php/100-best-blogs-for-christian-homeschoolers/

Moose and Mouse

Despite waiting an HOUR in a small doctor's office (I wish they wouldn't call you back until they are actually ready to see you!) with a 1 and 2 year old... their check ups went well. She is the most laid back doctor ever! lol! Little L is at the top of the charts on everything (no surprise there! lol!) and Baby I is up to 15.5 pounds! WooHoo! LOL! Little L is still a major toe walker but there is nothing "wrong" and he will likely grow out of it by age 6. Baby I's surgery is set for next Thursday and several people have told me that the minimum three day stay was being awefully optimistic ... that I should plan for five and hope for fewer. It would be nice if God would just heal him instead!!! :)

Last night we canceled our plans, turned off the ringers, and got a pretty good night of sleep (two kids woke up but not for too long). We are all feeling much better today ...

My Morning Started At Midnight

Why didn't I take my own advice?

11:30pm last night.... (I'm in bed mind you)...... I hear my text.
Two minutes later.... my cell phone rings.
Five minutes later.... my cell phone rings again.
I get out of bed and listen to "frantic" messages from our tenant about water dripping and decide she is smart enough to either 1- turn off the water or 2- call a plumber .... turn off my ringer and go back to bed.
Five minutes later.... the house phone rings. Incredible Husband and I lay there talking ourselves out of calling her back... but we did. IH called her back and she is practically crying b/c there is water dripping in the basement after she took a shower.

Like our kids.... he gave her two choices.... He said "It's after midnight and I can't do anything anyway. You have two choices .... either turn off the water or I can give you the name of a plumber that can came out now." She immediately starts in with the "I want you to fix this now" comments and IH stands firm that those are her only two choices. He then walks her through how to turn off the water to the house.

We have been tenants for two years now ourselves... never have we made a call like this to our landlords! Nor would we even think to. We either fix it ourselves or call them (at a reasonable hour) and ask them if we can call someone to repair it. I hope our kids never grow up to be demanding "do this for me now" type people.... I hope they grow up to be their own problem solvers and responsible.

I'm off to take Baby I and Little L for their one and two year old checkups... this should be an adventure to write about! LOL!

Oh and... stop and pick up our rent check and check out the "damage" at our rental house. Rent is late because she addressed it to our number but her streetname. Nice.

A New Like....

Afternoon update: add Nutty Buddy's, Wheat Thins, and Pop Tarts to the list of LOVED today :) (remember we are going for variety - not necessarily nutrition- at this point! LOL!)

RANCH! Thank God for stockpiling on this item! LOL! She didn't want her lunch of noodles and pretzels (took a bite or two only) but wanted Mr C's plate that had carrots and ranch on it. I told him to give it to her and she dipped her finger in the ranch .... I got her her own plate and she asked for more twice! LOL!