Mommy Life: November 2015

Saturday, November 28, 2015

Karaoke

A while ago, Honor was invited to a girl's 10th birthday party where they performed karaoke. Everyone there was singing to popular songs such as "It's All About the Bass" and similar songs that spoke about sexual things whether directly or indirectly. Honor didn't know any of the songs and we left as soon as it wouldn't look rude.

Ariana received her "big" gift for her 10th birthday today. It was a karaoke machine. The girls are in the living room singing along with Frozen and My Little Pony.

I couldn't be happier.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

But We Love you!

Mommy: "Samuel, I have to use the restroom, watch Conan for a minute."

From the other room, the boys start screaming. "Mooooommmm! Hurry up and get out here!"

I return to find Conan climbing on a chair to get to the top of the cabinet where I had placed my drink. Samuel was climbing up behind him, attempting to coax him down safely, and Connor was sitting on the couch, screaming.

Connor: "Mom! He's trying to drink your drink!"

Samuel: "I was watching him! I didn't think he'd actually try to climb up there!"

After defusing the situation, I threw my hands up in frustration.

Mommy: "Why can't I go to the bathroom for five minutes by myself???"

Samuel: "Because we love you and don't want to be away from you."

Aw...that's sweet. Can you love me a little less please?

Friday, November 20, 2015

Not Quite

Mommy: "I am going to run to the store really quick to pick up something so I can make you a surprise."

Ariana: "Oooooh! What's the surprise!! I won't tell the others!"

(She's a liar...she told 5 minutes later...but I digress...)

Mommy: "It's REALLY cold outside. What do I like to drink on REALLY cold days?"

Ariana: "ICE CREAM!!!!!"

No. Hot chocolate. But you were close...

My Goal in Life

As with many Christian women, my goal is to live up to the ideal Proverbs 31 woman. I would like to apply all of Proverbs 31 to my life (and all of Proverbs!--and all of the Bible while I'm at it!), but especially the parts that are in bold--and ESPECIALLY the parts that are in red bold. I fall short of this on an hourly basis, but that is why it is a goal!

Proverbs 31: 11-31

Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, and willingly works with her hands. She is like the merchant ships, she brings her food from afar. She also rises while it is yet night, and provides food for her household, and a portion for her maidservants. She considers a field and buys it; from her profits she plants a vineyard. She girds herself with strength, and strengthens her arms. She perceives that her merchandise is good, and her lamp does not go out by night. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, and her hand holds the spindle. She extends her hand to the poor, yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of snow for her household, (ha, ha!) for all her household is clothed with scarlet. She makes tapestry for herself; her clothing is fine linen and purple. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies sashes for the merchants. Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and on her tongue is the law of kindness. She watches over the ways of her household, and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many daughters have done well, but you excel them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.