Grace
Last month, when my visiting teachers came over, they both highly suggested I watch the talk His Grace is Sufficient by Brad Wilcox.
So that night, as I was nursing Doodlebug to sleep, I got my iPad and looked up the talk. I sat there listening, in amazement, to his words. What I thought I knew about grace was so far off.
I'd point out my favorite parts but I love the whole thing, so I invite you to watch the video below. I assure you that you'll be grateful (or more grateful) for grace when you're done.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Friday, November 6, 2015
Grateful for: F
Fall Ball
When The Lime's t-ball season ended in the spring, we were so sad to think that he wouldn't be able to play baseball again for another year. You can imagine our excitement when I got an e-mail for Fall Ball sign-ups.
The Lime was in the Farm division this time, which meant it was coach pitch. He lucked out with a great coach, who has been kind, firm, supportive, and to the point.
He's improved on his throwing and catching, and is still getting the hang of having the ball pitched to him. We can't believe we're down to our last week!
I'm grateful for the opportunity The Lime's been given, to have fun and to learn. I'm grateful for the talent he has when it comes to baseball. I'm thankful for the desire he has to want to get better. I'm thankful for the coaches and the time they put into helping The Lime. I'm thankful for a patient Doodlebug who gets carted along to all the games and practices. I'm especially thankful that we haven't had to give up our Saturdays like the soccer players do.
When The Lime's t-ball season ended in the spring, we were so sad to think that he wouldn't be able to play baseball again for another year. You can imagine our excitement when I got an e-mail for Fall Ball sign-ups.
The Lime was in the Farm division this time, which meant it was coach pitch. He lucked out with a great coach, who has been kind, firm, supportive, and to the point.
He's improved on his throwing and catching, and is still getting the hang of having the ball pitched to him. We can't believe we're down to our last week!
I'm grateful for the opportunity The Lime's been given, to have fun and to learn. I'm grateful for the talent he has when it comes to baseball. I'm thankful for the desire he has to want to get better. I'm thankful for the coaches and the time they put into helping The Lime. I'm thankful for a patient Doodlebug who gets carted along to all the games and practices. I'm especially thankful that we haven't had to give up our Saturdays like the soccer players do.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Grateful for: E
Exercise
There are a couple days during the week where I have obligations. The days that I don't, I try and get in some exercise after dropping The Lime off at school.
Doodlebug and I go walking...well, he gets to be pushed in the stroller while I walk. He keeps me company by saying hi to every dog we see, and I make sure he gets to push every button when it's time to cross the street.
I love feeling my body in action. My feet and legs amaze me, that they're able to move briskly and support the rest of my body. I always feel refreshed and energetic when I'm done exercising, and I don't feel so guilty when I eat a cookie or a piece of candy.
I saw this picture today. It makes me even more grateful for the days that I'm able to get in some exercise (even if it's chasing the boys around outside or pushing Doodlebug up and down the street on his scooter).
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Grateful for: D
Dishwashers
Thank goodness for dishwashers! It would make this chore that more dreadful if I had to do these by hand. Been there, done that. I'm happy with and appreciate my modern day conveniences.
As much as I'm OCD about our dishes, I hate doing them. I always feel great when I get them done, and I'm always embarrassed by how quickly they can be done (yet, I procrastinate for as long as I can before doing them), but I never seem to learn my lesson and clean them in a timely manner.
Weekends are the worst. Everyone is home and we seem to eat a lot, so the dishes are piled high by Sunday.
Thank goodness for dishwashers! It would make this chore that more dreadful if I had to do these by hand. Been there, done that. I'm happy with and appreciate my modern day conveniences.
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Grateful for: C
Cookie Sales
The Lime has a jog-a-thon at school next week.
I've never been a huge fan of school fundraisers. I'd participate every now and then when I was growing up, but I was never one to win any of the cool prizes.
So it's been hard for me to get motivated with The Lime's school fundraisers. The first one was pasta themed. You could buy a pound of pasta for $16! Or I could go to the store and buy 16 pounds of pasta for $16. I just couldn't bring myself to ask friends and family to waste their money.
He came home from school a few weeks ago with a flyer announcing the jog-a-thon. Included in the flyer was a sign-up sheet for people who would like to donate. It makes it tough when your neighbors go to the same school, so we opted not to go door to door, seeking funds.
I threw it out there in Facebook land, if anyone wanted to help a 5 year old possibly have an ice cream party with the principal, or a class pizza party, to feel free and donate. We got a couple bites, once I offered to send anyone who donated $10+ a dozen cookies. I ended up with 4 dozen leftover cookies so we headed outside, made a sign, and went to work.
My sweet Lime stood on the corner, waving his sign, trying to entice people to buy some cookies. Sure enough, it worked. We sold $20 worth of cookies and one guy just gave him some money (bless that man's heart!). Our neighbors across the street asked if we had any Snickerdoodles but, unfortunately, I only made chocolate chip. So guess what I did today? Made Snickerdoodles.
We took the leftover chocolate chip cookies, marked them down to 50 cents, and sold the Snickerdoodles for $1. The Lime waved his sign again and between both days, he was able to earn $36.
I want to teach him that we have to work for everything; nobody is going to just hand us money. And if selling cookies is what we have to do in order for him to learn that, then that's what we'll do. It was hard, though, for him and Doodlebug to not eat all the cookies while we waited for customers!
On a side note, the generosity of complete strangers always amazes me. Aside from our neighbors across the street, all of the customers were strangers. But they were all more than willing to support The Lime, applauded him for his efforts, and wished him well at his jog-a-thon.
The Lime has a jog-a-thon at school next week.
I've never been a huge fan of school fundraisers. I'd participate every now and then when I was growing up, but I was never one to win any of the cool prizes.
So it's been hard for me to get motivated with The Lime's school fundraisers. The first one was pasta themed. You could buy a pound of pasta for $16! Or I could go to the store and buy 16 pounds of pasta for $16. I just couldn't bring myself to ask friends and family to waste their money.
He came home from school a few weeks ago with a flyer announcing the jog-a-thon. Included in the flyer was a sign-up sheet for people who would like to donate. It makes it tough when your neighbors go to the same school, so we opted not to go door to door, seeking funds.
I threw it out there in Facebook land, if anyone wanted to help a 5 year old possibly have an ice cream party with the principal, or a class pizza party, to feel free and donate. We got a couple bites, once I offered to send anyone who donated $10+ a dozen cookies. I ended up with 4 dozen leftover cookies so we headed outside, made a sign, and went to work.
My sweet Lime stood on the corner, waving his sign, trying to entice people to buy some cookies. Sure enough, it worked. We sold $20 worth of cookies and one guy just gave him some money (bless that man's heart!). Our neighbors across the street asked if we had any Snickerdoodles but, unfortunately, I only made chocolate chip. So guess what I did today? Made Snickerdoodles.
We took the leftover chocolate chip cookies, marked them down to 50 cents, and sold the Snickerdoodles for $1. The Lime waved his sign again and between both days, he was able to earn $36.
I want to teach him that we have to work for everything; nobody is going to just hand us money. And if selling cookies is what we have to do in order for him to learn that, then that's what we'll do. It was hard, though, for him and Doodlebug to not eat all the cookies while we waited for customers!
On a side note, the generosity of complete strangers always amazes me. Aside from our neighbors across the street, all of the customers were strangers. But they were all more than willing to support The Lime, applauded him for his efforts, and wished him well at his jog-a-thon.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Grateful for: B
Best buds
When The Lime started school, his biggest fear was that he wouldn't know anyone in his class. It turned out that 3 out of the 4 other kids at church who were also starting kindergarten were in his class. What a relief it was for The Lime that one of them was a semi-close friend.
That semi-close friend has now turned into a best friend. The Lime and this boy coordinate what they'll ride to school (bike or scooter), if they'll wear pants or shorts, have had several play dates over the last two months, and are practically connected at the hip. In fact, sometimes The Lime gets a little over zealous and I have to remind him they're two separate people.
Nonetheless, it makes my heart happy that The Lime has a best bud to have fun and make memories with.
When The Lime started school, his biggest fear was that he wouldn't know anyone in his class. It turned out that 3 out of the 4 other kids at church who were also starting kindergarten were in his class. What a relief it was for The Lime that one of them was a semi-close friend.
That semi-close friend has now turned into a best friend. The Lime and this boy coordinate what they'll ride to school (bike or scooter), if they'll wear pants or shorts, have had several play dates over the last two months, and are practically connected at the hip. In fact, sometimes The Lime gets a little over zealous and I have to remind him they're two separate people.
Nonetheless, it makes my heart happy that The Lime has a best bud to have fun and make memories with.
Sunday, November 1, 2015
Grateful for: A
Answers to prayers
This video was taken seconds before I sat down to start writing. If you turn your volume up (because it's more for the sound than the picture), you can hear the much needed rain we've been praying for for the last year.
We've been blessed with sporadic moisture in the last twelve months. And each time it's rained, it was right after the wards and stakes in California have fasted for it. Today was no exception.
It is not a coincidence that it rained all day. It's not luck. It's not anything but an answer to the thousands of prayers that have been offered for our area.
What more heart-warming way can Heavenly Father show us he loves us than by proving he hears and answers our prayers?
This video was taken seconds before I sat down to start writing. If you turn your volume up (because it's more for the sound than the picture), you can hear the much needed rain we've been praying for for the last year.
We've been blessed with sporadic moisture in the last twelve months. And each time it's rained, it was right after the wards and stakes in California have fasted for it. Today was no exception.
It is not a coincidence that it rained all day. It's not luck. It's not anything but an answer to the thousands of prayers that have been offered for our area.
What more heart-warming way can Heavenly Father show us he loves us than by proving he hears and answers our prayers?
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