Ainslie and Craig are spending the week in Springfield next week. Without me. I have to travel for work 2.5 days, and Grandpa is retired, so it makes sense, but...
She'll be fine. She'll have fun. I already can't wait until next weekend.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Be Still
The title may imply this post is about the almost-2-year-old who lives here, and it would be an apt title; but this one's about me.
Mom and Dad have always accused me of being a "hardheaded kid" in terms of my stubborness and inclination, from a very young age, to do things my way, preferably by myself. Of course this personality trait has resulted in more than a few bumps and scratches, physically and otherwise.
But. You know, after all these years I just might be starting to understand that I am not in control. I am not the only person capable of doing the things I do. Most importantly, I do not have to worry about every eventuality the future holds. Some things are simply not up to me. With all the changes in our lives so far in 2006, I have really been praying for guidance, and more importantly, the ability to wait, listen, and follow. Wow. Funny how if I really try and do my part, God is doing his.
I have really been trying to slow down and listen to His directions, and to that still, small voice that tells me All Shall Be Well. Of course I'm still busy and overwhelmed somedays, but things really do sometimes work out if you just sit back and wait for prayers to be answered. I find myself furiously making plans, and then--listening--and telling myself to hold off just a couple more days...
I find myself more willing to let people help me, and guess what? Most other people are every bit as capable as I think I am. Go figure.
Thanks.
Mom and Dad have always accused me of being a "hardheaded kid" in terms of my stubborness and inclination, from a very young age, to do things my way, preferably by myself. Of course this personality trait has resulted in more than a few bumps and scratches, physically and otherwise.
But. You know, after all these years I just might be starting to understand that I am not in control. I am not the only person capable of doing the things I do. Most importantly, I do not have to worry about every eventuality the future holds. Some things are simply not up to me. With all the changes in our lives so far in 2006, I have really been praying for guidance, and more importantly, the ability to wait, listen, and follow. Wow. Funny how if I really try and do my part, God is doing his.
I have really been trying to slow down and listen to His directions, and to that still, small voice that tells me All Shall Be Well. Of course I'm still busy and overwhelmed somedays, but things really do sometimes work out if you just sit back and wait for prayers to be answered. I find myself furiously making plans, and then--listening--and telling myself to hold off just a couple more days...
I find myself more willing to let people help me, and guess what? Most other people are every bit as capable as I think I am. Go figure.
Thanks.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Random Ainslie Updates and Stories
This girl cracks me up. As we were driving to Missouri 2 weeks ago, she slept all of 40 minutes out of 8 hours. The rest of the time she talked. And sang. We ALL know our ABCs now. We also know that someday we will go on an airplane with Baby Ben to see Bo Bite and Pooh Bear. We also discussed the intricacies of birthday parties, which has been a popular conversation ever since 1. we made cupcakes for my mom's birthday and 2. It was Boots' birthday on Dora. We will each have 2 blue "butcakes" and sit in chairs. Ainslie will sit in a chair. Daddy will sit in a chair. Baby Ben will sit in a chair. Etc.
Who knew a Veggie Tales dvd could be such a diverse learning aid? Not only has King George and the Ducky taught us that selfishness is wrong, the Silly Song with Larry has uncovered a latent but prevalent interest in manatees. We look at the "amatees" on the computer at least once a day. Where do manatees live? Swimming!
I think it was Suzi who wrote something to the effect of you know when your child is approaching two because she is in a perpetually bad mood. Uh, yeah. Don't get me wrong, she is still usually so easy and fun, but the, "NO, MINEs" and the "NomommynomommynomommyNOs" will get to you.
A fire hydrant is a "lilypeepeepottymikepeepeepotty." In case this makes no sense to you, I once told her not to touch hydrants because doggies go potty on them.
She has learned to take most articles of clothing off. Not much luck getting them back on.
She loves dancing and movement songs/games. She sometimes will arrange her Little People in a circle and sing, "ashes, ashes, we all fall down!" We usually have a family dance party in the kitchen as we clean up after dinner.
I am amazed at her mind. She puts so many more things together and figures things out more than I expect her to. And the memory! She remembers everything--there is no way you can promise her something and then not deliver, she will call you out on it. If you tell her before her nap we will do something later, she wakes up asking for it. She remembers taking her shoes off in the airport when she flew in October!
She knows all her shapes (including trapezoid and pentagon) and colors, and she will include color and number in her description of nouns. She uses verbs and prepositions almost all the time now. She knows most of her letters and sounds and she counts to 10--and she actually counts objects.
In short, Ainslie is perfect.
Who knew a Veggie Tales dvd could be such a diverse learning aid? Not only has King George and the Ducky taught us that selfishness is wrong, the Silly Song with Larry has uncovered a latent but prevalent interest in manatees. We look at the "amatees" on the computer at least once a day. Where do manatees live? Swimming!
I think it was Suzi who wrote something to the effect of you know when your child is approaching two because she is in a perpetually bad mood. Uh, yeah. Don't get me wrong, she is still usually so easy and fun, but the, "NO, MINEs" and the "NomommynomommynomommyNOs" will get to you.
A fire hydrant is a "lilypeepeepottymikepeepeepotty." In case this makes no sense to you, I once told her not to touch hydrants because doggies go potty on them.
She has learned to take most articles of clothing off. Not much luck getting them back on.
She loves dancing and movement songs/games. She sometimes will arrange her Little People in a circle and sing, "ashes, ashes, we all fall down!" We usually have a family dance party in the kitchen as we clean up after dinner.
I am amazed at her mind. She puts so many more things together and figures things out more than I expect her to. And the memory! She remembers everything--there is no way you can promise her something and then not deliver, she will call you out on it. If you tell her before her nap we will do something later, she wakes up asking for it. She remembers taking her shoes off in the airport when she flew in October!
She knows all her shapes (including trapezoid and pentagon) and colors, and she will include color and number in her description of nouns. She uses verbs and prepositions almost all the time now. She knows most of her letters and sounds and she counts to 10--and she actually counts objects.
In short, Ainslie is perfect.
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