Through the Mouth of my Babes

My son received his newest Lego magazine yesterday. I was happy for him because Legos are his most favorite toy to play with. It gives him hours of time to build and create something. The thing is...those darn pieces cost a bundle! $55.00 for 2 hours of building time...yep...he builds them in a matter of 2 hours (depending on how many pieces...but that is the basic time frame)

So he's been staring non-stop at what he would like me to put in his Easter basket. He has shown me everything he would like...3 times at least. He basically is eating/drinking/and sleeping his Lego book right now. To be honest...it's been starting to irritate me a bit. So I told him this morning that we needed to change the subject and that I knew what he wanted 3 times over already. I did have to put the Mommy threat "Bradley, if you don't stop talking about it, I will have to take the magazine away." That stopped it briefly.

So here I was browsing my computer while Bradley (of course) was gazing adoringly at his Lego book. Perhaps what happened next was an act of Mommy's influence of spiritual teaching, or just Bradley's intense personality shining bright...or just simply an act of the Holy Spirit speaking in His still, small voice to my son (I'm sure it is the latter) :

Bradley (staring into the amazing Lego book): "Mommy, is it bad if some people like Lego's more than God?"

Mommy - "Yes son, it says in the word of God that we are to love Him with ALL our strength, ALL our mind, and ALL our soul...so loving anything more than God is not good. But son, if you are ever feeling like you are loving Legos more than God, you can just ask Him to forgive you and ask Him to help you not to. We can't do anything without His help"

Bradley - (listening with his heart..I could tell) "Mommy...I feel like I don't like reading my bible anymore."

Mommy - (turning away from the computer looking into my sons eyes to take advantage of a teachable moment) "Son...you want to know the way to cure that feeling?"

Bradley - "How?"

Mommy - "Go ahead and read it anyway's...right away!"

Bradley - "OK...I'm going to go do that right now"

He set down his Lego book...and read 2 chapters of his bible!

Bradley - "I'm done, I read 2 chapters"

Mommy - "Do you feel like you like reading it again?"

Bradley - "Yes I do"

Mommy - "Good job..whenever you feel that way again...just go read your bible and pray"

I think I just learned some lessons myself through the mouth of my babe!


Ok...right after this another cute little diddly happened with my daughter Kelsie boo. We began writing in a journal together. She writes something to me, then I write back. I learned about it at a mommy conference I went to. It has been a very special thing between us....but I would like to share something sweet that brought tears to my eyes from our journal.

Mommy - Hey Kelsie girl, I want to thank you for working really hard today at your chores and your school work. I appreciate you and your obedience. You really show that you honor me. I know it must not be easy with your mommy being pregnant right now. I know I haven't been myself a whole lot. Sorry love, it won't be like this forever! I love you, Mommy

Kelsie - I know. It is kind of harder now that your pregnant. But I still love you. I was wondering if Nanny can come over and watch the Wild with us tonight. Pleeeeeease pretty please say YES. You know how much I love Nanny. Don't you? Well, anyway, please say yes. Love ya

Well, the first part made me sniffle...it just poured grace into my heart to hear that my little 9 year old was giving me understanding. Of course if blesses me to hear how much she loves my mom. I am so blessed by my children. They teach me so much by their inhibition to love, forgive and show grace. May I learn from my babies. I hope this touched your heart in a special way too.

Well, my tummy is expanding...and tonight I need to take a leap unto the Maternity side and buy some comfy clothes! I'm kind of excited...maybe I'll post some pictures of my new MOOMOO wardrobe:)

It's A BOY !!

For those of you who haven't heard yet...I had an ultrasound and it is confirmed that Neil & I are expecting another little boy !!!

Kelsie and Bradley actually were hoping for a girl. Bradley didn't want to have to share his room...lol. Kelsie just...wanted a sister. The day we found out and I told them, Kelsie was a bit quiet for a little while. But I think she just needed to process her thoughts and feelings for a little while.
By the next day she seemed happier and more excited. I told her that this little boy is going to LOVE his big Sis and that there will come a day when she will walk in the room and his little face will light up and she will feel so in love with this child!
I'm feeling him move around in my belly now...just light little flickers of movement...soon to be replaced with jabs and kicks in the ribs...I KNOW! Bradley rearranged my rib cage. Every time I laugh something hooks on to my bottom right rib and I have to move a certain way to unhook it..lol The sacrifices we go through for our babies:) It's worth it all though.

I'm thinking of redoing the boys room into a STAR WARS theme....now how's that for a baby room..LOL I have to honor my older son who is giving up his precious space! Bradley is all about Star wars right now. I'm looking for a cheap artist who will paint some baby E-WOKS on the wall above where the crib will go...let me know if you know of anyone.

I gave all my baby stuff away a while ago. So here come the expenses again:) God WILL supply!

Today I feel like the Pillsbury dough girl...hee hee! I have gained 11 pounds or so in 18 weeks...YIKES! My friends tell me I'm too hard on myself. I usually agree while I'm eating half a bag of M & M's! And you know what...I am craving pickles so much that I'm tempted to drink the juice! The only thing that stops me is knowing that in the morning I'll look like I just injected my WHOLE BODY with collagen !!! I'm in that tween stage...where my skinny clothes are too skinny...and pregnancy clothes are swimming on me...so I was able to buy a Bella-band. It's sooo cool...it lightly wraps around your normal pants. You can unbutton them and wear them the whole time! But I think mine will be another story...because I don't just get pregnant in my belly...my booty has already grown 2 inches, and my thighs 1 1/2 inches. I'm sure it's just water retention ;0/

It's so funny going through this again when I didn't think I ever would again for sooo long. But I'm so happy I am. I already feel the love in my heart for this little baby boy. Every time I feel a little poke or flicker, I think of God's great mercy to think that I could possibly be qualified to raise another one of His precious ones. He has great plans for this baby boy. May he know Jesus and always know he was thought of before the beginning of time:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAMA!

Today is my Mom's (Mary Ellen's) BIRTHDAY! We had all our family together last night at her house and had a celebration time. My mom is a wonderful lady loved by the DROVES! She raised us 7 bra...I mean WONDERFUL chillins (as she calls us!)

For those of you who don't know her...well you're missin out! She has lived in California for the past ...going on 50 years...yet refuses to lose her Bostonian accent (she was born and raised in Massachusetts). But if she ever lost it, it wouldn't be fun making fun of her anymowa!

I am thankful for my mom...and for all she has done for me in my life...and continues to do. Even though I was the 7th...she still had lot's of mothering stored up in her heart to pour on me. I had a birthday party almost every year...Lot's of hot, cooked breakfasts before school. Treats in my lunch pail, MANY camping trips, piano lessons (to which are still paying off today!) , lot's of hugs, sacrifices made to make me happy, and some good life lessons (including the time I came into the high school office with a forged note to excuse my absence from school---the secretary was on the phone as I handed her the note---her eyes got a little big as she said "Oh, apparently Mrs. Moore, your daughter is right here and just handed me a note....(now looking at me)---your mom wants to talk to you!----I was shaking in my boots and said "H.h.h.ello?" ---to her reply --"You're CAUGHT!" Needless to say I got my car taken away and had to take the bus the rest of the school year! Thank GOD for MOMS!!!

Thanks for EVERYTHING Mom!

I speak for us 7 kids, and TWENTYSOMETHING grandkids...including 3 great grandchildren...we love you so much and look forward to MANY MANY more years of celebrating you!

Kelsie's Night Out !

Ok, so it's been a while. I thought I better put something up quick because I've had a few people ask me where I've been. Thank you so much for checking in on me! The main reason is that I've just been so sick with this pregnancy. It happens to be NIGHT sickness when I would most likely be sitting here writing and thinking of what to say. Well, I have been pretty much glued to the couch for about 7 weeks of pure agony (tiny violin playing now...)...I'm sure you feel sorry for me:) To put it bluntly I just was not motivated....but guess what??? I'm entering my 14th week and ALL OF A SUDDEN I'M GETTING SOME ENERGY BACK! As of yesterday I actually am starting to feel better. My poor hubby has had a lot to put up with...dirty house, cranky wife, mac and cheese for dinner (that Kelsie made!) ...must I say more?? He's been amazing. (I LOVE YOU NEIL!) But I'm slowly coming back and I am very happy about that! So here I am again for all you who missed me...my 2 FANS...I LOVE YOU!

Kelsie was invited to an unslumber party last Friday at my friend Bridgets house. She had sooo much fun. There were 15 girls there and lot's of girl power! They had crusty pizza (sorry Bridget, had to say it!..lol) Junk food...they also played freeze dance and sleeping beauty. I wasn't there...but after looking at all the fun pictures I'm kinda jealous I had to miss all the fun! I don't have too many pics of Kelsie...but there are some great pics here that Bridget gave to me that show how much fun they all had.

Crusty Pizza..lol
Kelsie (in purple robe) & the girls doing crafts
Root Beer Floats They played sleeping beauty...while a girl is sleeping, the others try to make her laugh. Looks like they laughed a lot!

Bridget telling the girls...this party is all about girls...so no talking about boys...cuz GIRLS RULE!

One of Kelsie's cutie pie homeschool friends Bridget said there were about 15 girls...I could hear the girly squeals a city away!!! Bridgets daughter...another of Kelsie's homeschool cutie pie friends! The girls who did it all! Bridget and her sister...Sorry Bridget, I know you're not thrilled with this picture...but I think you both look like two blonde princesses!
A BIG THANKS to you Bridget & Brianna for blessing our girls with such a wonderful Girl party! Kelsie can't wait to spend the night for REALS! Thank you for forwarding the pictures to me.

I thought I would add a few pictures of Kelsie having some fun...cuz that is what she likes to do!! Kelsie is my fun loving, silly, but sweet little Lou Lou. I wanted to show some pictures that made her true personality shine through!

This first one was during a photo shoot I was taking of her before we chopped off her long locks!
Silly in the kitchen!
Mommy & Me park day
Oh the silliness of it all!!