My Peacefully Chaotic Life

Lots to do today. But I have a little guy in my lap that needs a nap and doesn't seem to realize just how much I could accomplish if he would lay down! Oh, he is napping but every time I attempt to lay him down that sweet little head pops up and he begins to cry. Then as soon as I pick him up, down it goes and he is back asleep! He occasionally gets that way where he wants what he wants. Namely, hold me while I sleep! I have gotten to where I can "read" his moods and tell whether it is best to do what it takes to get the sleep in him or just let it go and not worry about the nap. Oh, I know some folks who freak out over this kind of thing. Afraid of spoiling and all that jazz. But I don't worry. After all, we're not talking about an everyday, normal thing here. And before I know it he will be too busy to snooze in Mama's arms! So I just try to not sweat it. It falls under the category of "small stuff." As for the to-do list....oh, my it's a doozi...

Another beautiful day! It was a blessed time with the Lord today. We had several of the GuitarMan's friends come to church and it was so good to have them worship with us. I taught on seeking God's will this morning in SS and as it is any time I teach, I also learned. Children's Church is the same way. I am teaching from the Old Testament right now. I review what we have learned thus far and add a little to it each week so that we are in constant review but also adding to our knowledge. I really enjoy the chance to teach from the Bible and view it as a privilege. I also take it very seriously. I want to be sure I teach solid Biblical truth. Some people think you would have to be a Bible expert to be able to teach. Certainly you should have some Bible knowledge and be a solid Christian. But more importantly, I think you have to be teachable yourself so that you are willing to dig into the Word and then share what God reveals. I once knew a lady who shared with my husb...

LadyBug: What's for breakfast? Mama: Scrambled eggs and cheese LadyBug: But I want Gummi Bears! Mama: Later for snack. Breakfast is eggs and cheese. LadyBug: But I don't like them, I want Gummi Bears! Daddy: Sorry, this isn't a democracy. It's a dictatorship! We're having scrambled eggs and cheese.

I had several folks ask for this recipe following our Green Fellowship. We love it and I also love that it is easy as can be! Broccoli Cornbread 2 Boxes Jiffy Cornbread Mix 10 oz pkg frozen chopped broccoli 1 large onion 1 t salt 4 eggs 1 stick melted margarine or butter 1 c grated cheese Mix all ingredients and bake in greased skillet or casserole at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. EDITED TO ADD: I chopped the broccoli into smaller pieces and added extra cheese. Just my taste. :)

My, what a great day it has been thus far! Ha, there is a part of me thinking I shouldn't think that so fast because the day isn't over! Do you ever do that? Borrow trouble instead of relaxing and enjoying something to the fullest? So this morning we were outa here bright and early headed to the GuitarMan's collegetown. He is in the choir and they have been working on a big performance because today was preview day. Well, you can bet getting there on time with 3 small children was no easy feat! We even stopped on the way to help out a lady. It is so neat how God works. She was in another community headed in the wrong direction trying to get to a whole different town. We got behind her and The FisherMan said, "She has no clue where she's at." I wasn't even paying any attention and about the time he said that, she waved us ahead. We pulled alongside and asked if we could help in some way and, sure enough, she was almost in tears! She was attempting to foll...

"For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness. Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." Hebrews 12:10-11 The book "Streams in the Desert" by Mrs. Charles E. Cowman is probably my favorite devotional book that I own. This book was first written back in 1925 and is a compilation of thoughts, quotations, and inspirational writings she collected that helped her through her time as a missionary in Japan and China, as well as 6 years of caring for her dying husband. Do you notice that she did not feel a need to use her first name but instead used her husband's? In our feminist driven society that would seem so threatening to some. But when you realize that God intended for a woman's husband to be her provider, her shelter, her protector, her ...

Green acres is what our fellowship hall looked like tonight! Everyone came out with their green foods. It was lots of fun. I've never eaten a green hamburger pie! Here is what I took: Mexican Green Chili Broccoli Cornbread Pistachio Salad (also known as Watergate Salad) Homemade Truffles For the little ones: Green Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches Green Grapes Green Sprite