1. Fred is the only person in this house that has not gotten the flu (or whatever we've had)...so far. Lucky.
2. It has been a rough week. I don't drink alcohol. I chose instead to eat an entire Reese's Peanut Butter Easter Egg. It was divine. Quite possibly the perfect candy. The peanut butter egg is the perfect ratio of chocolate to peanut butter filling. I can't remember the last time I've had a full size peanut butter egg. Is it just me or have they shrunk since I was a kid?!? It was still candy perfection though.
3. Clayton had to be picked up at school because he was sick. I loaded up my sick self, sick Jack and Andrew. When we got to school he looked terrible...terrible. I limped back to the car (I could have called on a long list of friends waiting to help, but didn't want to infect anyone else.) with him and looked back to check on him. When we made eye contact he weakly said, "I'm sorry you had to get everyone out to come get me." Precious.
4. Jack has been the sickest of the group. I will spare you the details, but he has been sick for almost an entire week. He went to sleep last night at 6:45 pm because he told me, "I cannot keep my eyes open any longer, mom." He did not wake up until 9:15 am this morning. He has never slept this late! Never.
5. Andrew was the last to fall. He has been pretty pitiful. I thought we had all turned a corner, so I changed our sheets. Andrew got up the next morning and proceeded to vomit in my bed on my clean sheets. I changed them a.g.a.i.n.!!
On a side note, I'd like to offer my heartfelt thanks to all our friends and family who have called to check on us, offered to bring supplies, shuttled Clayton to and from school, brought lunch by, etc. We have a great support group and I don't know how we'd make it without you all!!
Friday, March 16, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
The Flu
Saturday in the early morning hours Jack started getting sick. The picture below is where he's been since then. I took him to the doctor (along with all the other kids from his school) on Saturday and he tested negative for the flu. When he started running a high fever on Sunday I took him back in. Sure enough, he tested positive for the flu. He is pitiful. Even though he's pitiful, he is still grateful. When I bring him anything he gives me a weak, "Thanks, mom." I get the same reply when I get up with him in the night. He hasn't complained the first time.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Five on Friday
1. Fred has been gone all week on a mission trip to Argentina with Tennessee Baptist Convention. I've missed my friend and partner in crime! We have skyped several times and shared some inside jokes, but it's just not the same.
2. When I was an adolescent and young teenager we had a neighbor that I was very close to. They had three young children at the time and I babysat for them often. I went on vacation with them several times while the children were toddlers. Outside of my family, she was one of the first people to teach me about what it meant to really walk and live for Jesus. She lost her battle with cancer this week and her precious family laid her to rest. My heart is broken for her husband and four children. Join me in praying for this family as they walk through this valley and navigate through this new season of life.
3. Several weeks ago I mentioned that Fred would be broadcasting a minute long devotion called, "Word from the Hill" on a local radio station. For the first few days we did not hear it. We finally figured out that it comes on each morning at 7:37am. This is usually on our way to school. Clayton loves listening to it. He jumps in the car and says, "Turn the radio on so we can hear dad, mom." It is really sweet.
4. While watching news coverage of Super Tuesday this week, Jack told me he would vote for the candidate who promised him he could eat ice cream everyday. Sounds good to me!!
5. Andrew can pitch a temper tantrum with the best of 'em. He can hit, kick and spit. Yes, spit. Despite all of that he can still be super sweet. He is always grabbing me by the hand and leading me somewhere. He will say, "Peas come wif me Mom." Then he might say, "Peas can I have some juice, Mom." Really sweet, right? It almost makes the other stuff fade away...almost.
2. When I was an adolescent and young teenager we had a neighbor that I was very close to. They had three young children at the time and I babysat for them often. I went on vacation with them several times while the children were toddlers. Outside of my family, she was one of the first people to teach me about what it meant to really walk and live for Jesus. She lost her battle with cancer this week and her precious family laid her to rest. My heart is broken for her husband and four children. Join me in praying for this family as they walk through this valley and navigate through this new season of life.
3. Several weeks ago I mentioned that Fred would be broadcasting a minute long devotion called, "Word from the Hill" on a local radio station. For the first few days we did not hear it. We finally figured out that it comes on each morning at 7:37am. This is usually on our way to school. Clayton loves listening to it. He jumps in the car and says, "Turn the radio on so we can hear dad, mom." It is really sweet.
4. While watching news coverage of Super Tuesday this week, Jack told me he would vote for the candidate who promised him he could eat ice cream everyday. Sounds good to me!!
5. Andrew can pitch a temper tantrum with the best of 'em. He can hit, kick and spit. Yes, spit. Despite all of that he can still be super sweet. He is always grabbing me by the hand and leading me somewhere. He will say, "Peas come wif me Mom." Then he might say, "Peas can I have some juice, Mom." Really sweet, right? It almost makes the other stuff fade away...almost.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Five on Friday
1. My father-in-law will be celebrating his 60th birthday soon. For his party we are having a rib tasting contest. Each sibling is contributing a rack of their favorite ribs. We will introduce the family to Trollinger's. I think their ribs will rival any BBQ place in Memphis. We love Mr. Fred and can't wait to celebrate!
2. February is over, which means I have a new laundry tally. I did 34 loads of laundry in February. As of January 3rd I have done 76 loads of laundry for the year. It looks like I'll break the 100 mark in March...fingers crossed. How thankful I am to have a washer and dryer that works, clean water in which to wash my clothes, detergent to get them clean and of course, clothes that need to be washed. Blessed.
3. Clayton had a book fair at his school this week. He took his own money, plus a little from his grandmother who used to be a librarian. He earns right around $3 a week for his allowance. While I was volunteering I saw him give a dollar (of his own money) to a friend that was a little short. Sigh. Maybe he's been listening!! On a side note, we now have a super cool Angry Birds poster, because that's what book fairs are for...posters!?!
4. The last two weeks have been big for Jack at school. He had elegant dinner, followed by Wacky Wednesday. Want to guess which outfit went with which day?
5. Andrew has not liked getting his hair cut the past few times. We all go to the same girl and we love her. Well, his hair was getting pretty long and I knew it needed to be cut. Since we were in Jackson I asked my mom, grandmother and Aunt Janice (Yes, I thought it would take three adults to get this done.) to take him to a kiddy hair cut place and try it out. I told them to be prepared to leave if he flipped out. He did not flip out. In fact, he gave the lady a hug and told her thank you when he left with his haircut.
2. February is over, which means I have a new laundry tally. I did 34 loads of laundry in February. As of January 3rd I have done 76 loads of laundry for the year. It looks like I'll break the 100 mark in March...fingers crossed. How thankful I am to have a washer and dryer that works, clean water in which to wash my clothes, detergent to get them clean and of course, clothes that need to be washed. Blessed.
3. Clayton had a book fair at his school this week. He took his own money, plus a little from his grandmother who used to be a librarian. He earns right around $3 a week for his allowance. While I was volunteering I saw him give a dollar (of his own money) to a friend that was a little short. Sigh. Maybe he's been listening!! On a side note, we now have a super cool Angry Birds poster, because that's what book fairs are for...posters!?!
4. The last two weeks have been big for Jack at school. He had elegant dinner, followed by Wacky Wednesday. Want to guess which outfit went with which day?
5. Andrew has not liked getting his hair cut the past few times. We all go to the same girl and we love her. Well, his hair was getting pretty long and I knew it needed to be cut. Since we were in Jackson I asked my mom, grandmother and Aunt Janice (Yes, I thought it would take three adults to get this done.) to take him to a kiddy hair cut place and try it out. I told them to be prepared to leave if he flipped out. He did not flip out. In fact, he gave the lady a hug and told her thank you when he left with his haircut.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Five on Friday
1. I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that Fred was going to have the opportunity to speak in chapel at our Alma Mater, Union University. Last Friday, it happened. And it was a blast! Fred was so impressed with the hospitality of the university leadership and students. We are so thankful for what God is doing at Union, and for what He will do for years to come through the students there. If you'd like, you can listen to Fred's chapel address here.
2. This week was Helping Hands week for us. I donated items for the Literacy Council and for our church. (For those of you not from Paris, Helping Hands is a radio auction that is broadcast from January through the end of February. Every organization donates items on different days and then people call in and bid. It is our United Way. Last year Helping Hands raised $274,000. It's pretty awesome!) Well, I made a peanut butter cake from scratch for Monday. I mean, when I was making it I had my head in the bowl licking the icing (the left overs, of course) it smelled so good. I was listening for something else and that cake came up. No one was bidding on it, so I decided I wanted to try it. I bought it back for $10. It was worth it! Here's the recipe if you want to try it. Just click here.
3. When we moved to Paris almost eight years ago Clayton had an instant friend in Shannon. They moved from Paris about 18 months ago. When they moved it was as if Shannon took a piece of Clayton's heart with her. After serving in Texas for a year they are back in Tennessee. WooHoo!! Her dad sent us a message this week to let us know she decided to make Jesus her Savior. We are so excited for them! She will be baptized the first Sunday in March.
Aren't they precious?!?
4. The big boys both have bb guns that they shoot at a target in the back yard. We still have our old sliding glass doors propped against the house when we took them out. (I know, redneck.) Clayton came running in the other day letting me know one of them was shattered. I asked Jack if he did it and he said he did not. Clayton did not do it either. I told the boys they would not be in trouble if they told the truth, but they would be in trouble if they lied. Clayton still claimed innocence. Jack claimed innocence, but did not look very convincing. After explaining again about telling the truth Jack finally said, "Yeah, it was me."
5. Andrew has had an ear infection this week. He has had a pretty short fuse. It has been interesting.
2. This week was Helping Hands week for us. I donated items for the Literacy Council and for our church. (For those of you not from Paris, Helping Hands is a radio auction that is broadcast from January through the end of February. Every organization donates items on different days and then people call in and bid. It is our United Way. Last year Helping Hands raised $274,000. It's pretty awesome!) Well, I made a peanut butter cake from scratch for Monday. I mean, when I was making it I had my head in the bowl licking the icing (the left overs, of course) it smelled so good. I was listening for something else and that cake came up. No one was bidding on it, so I decided I wanted to try it. I bought it back for $10. It was worth it! Here's the recipe if you want to try it. Just click here.
3. When we moved to Paris almost eight years ago Clayton had an instant friend in Shannon. They moved from Paris about 18 months ago. When they moved it was as if Shannon took a piece of Clayton's heart with her. After serving in Texas for a year they are back in Tennessee. WooHoo!! Her dad sent us a message this week to let us know she decided to make Jesus her Savior. We are so excited for them! She will be baptized the first Sunday in March.
4. The big boys both have bb guns that they shoot at a target in the back yard. We still have our old sliding glass doors propped against the house when we took them out. (I know, redneck.) Clayton came running in the other day letting me know one of them was shattered. I asked Jack if he did it and he said he did not. Clayton did not do it either. I told the boys they would not be in trouble if they told the truth, but they would be in trouble if they lied. Clayton still claimed innocence. Jack claimed innocence, but did not look very convincing. After explaining again about telling the truth Jack finally said, "Yeah, it was me."
5. Andrew has had an ear infection this week. He has had a pretty short fuse. It has been interesting.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Five on Friday
1. It's tax season! Fred is giddy with excitement. I'm for real.
2. Wednesday night was potluck night at church. I tried a new recipe. I know better. It was SO bad I did not take it to church. I went through the drive thru at KFC and took a bucket of chicken to church.
3. Clayton's teacher has been out all week with a sick child. He has been really sad that she's been gone. However, the sub that he's had gives them candy if they don't get a check on their conduct sheet. Clayton has gotten candy every day. This has helped ease the pain from his teacher not being at school.
4. Jack got new shoes tonight. He grinned from ear to ear...so did I. You see, unbeknownst to Jack the shoes that he picked out (Asics) were $19.98. Not only did they have them in a 2 Wide, they also had them in a 3 Wide. I bought two pairs. Yes, I did.
5. Andrew loves the movie Air Buddies. He calls it "dogs" or "my dogs". Loves it. He doesn't really sit and watch it. He just likes for it to be on. I took the following video right after Jack removed his movie. I would like to apologize for the runny nose. He had been crying a lot. I am hoping to never forget what a precious 2 year old sounds like. Grin.
2. Wednesday night was potluck night at church. I tried a new recipe. I know better. It was SO bad I did not take it to church. I went through the drive thru at KFC and took a bucket of chicken to church.
3. Clayton's teacher has been out all week with a sick child. He has been really sad that she's been gone. However, the sub that he's had gives them candy if they don't get a check on their conduct sheet. Clayton has gotten candy every day. This has helped ease the pain from his teacher not being at school.
4. Jack got new shoes tonight. He grinned from ear to ear...so did I. You see, unbeknownst to Jack the shoes that he picked out (Asics) were $19.98. Not only did they have them in a 2 Wide, they also had them in a 3 Wide. I bought two pairs. Yes, I did.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Friends
Saturday I was blessed to meet up with these girls in Nashville. I have called these girls (one not pictured) friends since the nursery at West Jackson Baptist Church (minus Mel...she joined us in the 9th grade). Since Carrie and her husband are moving from the Nashville area to serve at a church outside of Atlanta, Georgia. We had to meet to give her a farewell party. Hopefully, we will all get together over Labor Day for a little Just Dance on the Wii. Look out Linz, I think Mel has been practicing.
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