OMG! My sister sent this to me. It is so funny. Follow this link.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
NOAH, TODAY!
In the year 2009, the Lord came unto Noah, Who was now living in England and said: "Once again, the earth has become wicked and over -populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me.""Build another Ark and save 2 of every living thing Along with a few good humans."
He gave Noah the blueprints, saying: "You have 6 months to build the Ark before I will Start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights."
Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah Weeping in his yard - but no Ark.
"Noah!," He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the Ark ?"
"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed." "I needed a Building Permit."
"I've been arguing with the Boat Inspector About the need for a sprinkler system."
"My neighbours claim that I've violated the Neighbourhood By-Laws by building the Ark in my Back garden and exceeding the height limitations. We had to Go to the Local Planning Committee for a decision."
"Then the Local Council and the Electricity Company demanded a shed load of money for the future costs of moving power Lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the Passage for the Ark 's move to the sea. I told them That the sea would be coming to us, but they would Hear nothing of it."
"Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the Greater Spotted Barn Owl."
"I tried to convince the environmentalists that I Needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!"
"When I started gathering the animals the ASPCA took me to court. They insisted that I was Confining wild animals against their will. They Argued the accommodations were too restrictive, and It was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in A confined space."
"Then the Environmental Agency ruled that I couldn't build the Ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study On your proposed flood."
"I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm Supposed to hire for my building crew."
"Immigration is checking the Visa status of most of the people who want to work."
"The trades unions say I can't use my sons. They Insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark-building experience."
"To make matters worse, the Inland Revenue seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally With endangered species."
"So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 Years for me to finish this Ark. "
"Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, And a rainbow stretched across the sky."
Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to destroy the world?"
"No," said the Lord. "The Government beat me to it."
~ War does not determine who is right, war determines who is left. ~
GOD HEAR OUR PRAYERS #46
My mother has always had a prayer list and I've now started one of my own. So each Sunday I will publish the prayer requests of anyone who e-mails me. Please keep us updated as God answers your prayers too.Who we are praying for this week...
* Sissy and hubby to be matched and bring home their baby soon.
* Lana wants prayers that she is approved and matched soon
* Corbin...little boy lost along Rio Grande in Albuquerque
* BB's husband's job situation.
* Kris needs prayers that Megan's sleep issues end soon.
* K-the birthmother of our baby
* my mother's health and well being
* Bri's hubby's job situation.
* Lisa - prayers for "A's" health, baby and adoption.
* Lisa - guidance for hubby & adoption plans to fall into place
* Uplift Michele's spirits
* Dawn - husband to hear God and find his way to Him
* Christy prayers and praise
* Rebel may your troubles end soon and blessings for Turtle
* our economy
* quick healing for Amy, her mom (knee surgery) dad (heart surgery) and Allie
* all service men and women that they may come home soon
Prayers that have been answered:
E-mail me if you have someone for me to add to the weekly prayer request. God Bless.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
TURKEY HUNT!
My friend, Mike and his son, Bailey were very successful on their TURKEY HUNT!
In fact, if you look closely, Bailey's turkey is bigger then Mike's!! Way to show up Dad, Bailey!
PARENTING by THE BOOK...Chapters 2 and 3
Last time I posted about this book it stirred up a lot of strong feelings in people. Although I do not believe everything in this book, I think the author has a lot of good ideas and I like authors that make me think and question why I do what I do or believe what I believe. I encourage and love comments, but please keep it "G" folks. Debate and disagreement are fine, but do it nicely. No personal attacks please. My personal comments are in green.
CHAPTER 2: See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:8
There were three schools of thought to Postmodern Psychological Parenting (PPP):
1. Psychological Determination (Freudian): human behavior is shaped by early childhood experiences. "...not one of Freud's ideas has survived the test of scientific scrutiny...Five therapists may well find five different "causes" for your problems....Negative childhood experiences do not necessarily predestine adult problems any more than a wonderful childhood predicts a blissful adulthood. Grandmas knew that the most powerful shaping force in a person's life was the force of the person's own free will. She understood that the choices people, including children, made were influenced by early childhood experiences, socioeconomic factors, cultural expectations, peer pressure, and so on. But Grandma also understood that when all was said and done, people were fully responsible for the choices they made. If a perfect God could not raise children (Adam and Eve) who were perfectly obedient, what chance do we have? No matter how good a parent you are, your child is capable on any given day of doing something despicable, disgusting and depraved." (p. 32-36)
BIBLICAL: The child's behavior is influenced, but no determined by outside influences; rather, the child chooses his path in life.
A prime example of this is Dave Pelzer. If you've never read his book, it's a must read. Dave Pelzer was the worse case of abuse reported in California history. This is one person who has every right to have a messed up adult life, but instead he went on to graduate, join the Air Force and become an author of seven books. He made a choice to not be like his mother and to grow beyond his circumstances.
I do not have anything against counselling. I had about 2 years of therapy after my divorce and it was the best thing I could have done for myself. However, I do believe that a lot of therapists are unscrupulous and will try to keep you dependant as long as possible. I remember my therapist telling me that she would know she had done her job, when I no longer needed her any more.
I do agree that too many people use their childhoods to justify their problems now. My feeling is that your parents may have contributed to your issues as a child, but as soon as you took over and went out on your own, everything that happened from that point on was your choice and you can't blame anyone except yourself for where you are now.
2. Humanist: children are fundamentally good and high self-esteem is a desirable attribute....."a child is inclined to do the wrong thing, the self-serving thing, to consider his own interests before anyone else's...One does not have to teach a toddler to hit, steal, lie, disobey, covet and destroy other people's property, or act selfishly. Such behavior comes naturally to a toddler." (p. 38-40)
BIBLICAL: Children are fundamentally sinful. Modesty and humility in all things is desirable; furthermore, those with high self-esteem "will be humbled."
I am amazed every day by parents that come to me about their child's behavior saying they don't know what else to do and they give up. "GIVE UP!?!" If the parent gives up, what hope does the child have? The other thing I see is that too many parents think certain poor behaviors like: rudeness, hitting and talking back are just "cute" when the child is little and they let them get away with it and then they are "shocked" when the child is older and is a tyrant. They don't start being a parent until the child is older and by then the child is out of control. You have to be a parent from DAY ONE and leave being their buddy and friend for later.
3. Behavioral: behavior modification works as well on human beings as it does on rats and dogs."Unlike animals, human beings possess free will: We are capable of resisting the power of consequences. Rats and other animals are not capable of such resistance; they bend involuntarily to the power of any consequence. Unlike animals, humans are rebellious by nature, something animals are not."
BIBLICAL: Humans are not animals. Possessing free will, humans can successfully resist the manipulations of behavior modification.
This is evident in our overcrowded prisons. If behavior modification worked on everyone, our prisons would be empty and there would be peace on Earth.
STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. Have you tended, at times to make excuses for your child's misbehavior?
2. Identify several of your child's misbehaviors that have seemed imperious to discipline (nothing you've tried has worked). How do you imagine your parents or grandparents would have dealt with these same problems?
3. Are you willing to accept that your child's free will is more powerful than your parenting?
CHAPTER 3: "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
"...parents should aim their child rearing at the goal of producing a good citizen, a person of value to the culture....core of this curriculum: RESPECT for the dignity of every human being, RESPONSIBILITY for one's own actions and a willingness to carry out tasks assigned by authority figures AND RESOURCEFULNESS, a hang in there, tough it out, try-and-try-again attitude brought to the challenges of life." (p 70-71)
STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. Have you spent as much time and effort teaching good manners as you have making sure your children's skills are up to par?
2. Is each of your children a good citizen of your family?
3. What, if anything, prevents you from cutting the time your children spend in after-school activities by, say, half, and using that time to strengthen your family?
CHAPTER 2: See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. Colossians 2:8There were three schools of thought to Postmodern Psychological Parenting (PPP):
1. Psychological Determination (Freudian): human behavior is shaped by early childhood experiences. "...not one of Freud's ideas has survived the test of scientific scrutiny...Five therapists may well find five different "causes" for your problems....Negative childhood experiences do not necessarily predestine adult problems any more than a wonderful childhood predicts a blissful adulthood. Grandmas knew that the most powerful shaping force in a person's life was the force of the person's own free will. She understood that the choices people, including children, made were influenced by early childhood experiences, socioeconomic factors, cultural expectations, peer pressure, and so on. But Grandma also understood that when all was said and done, people were fully responsible for the choices they made. If a perfect God could not raise children (Adam and Eve) who were perfectly obedient, what chance do we have? No matter how good a parent you are, your child is capable on any given day of doing something despicable, disgusting and depraved." (p. 32-36)
BIBLICAL: The child's behavior is influenced, but no determined by outside influences; rather, the child chooses his path in life.
A prime example of this is Dave Pelzer. If you've never read his book, it's a must read. Dave Pelzer was the worse case of abuse reported in California history. This is one person who has every right to have a messed up adult life, but instead he went on to graduate, join the Air Force and become an author of seven books. He made a choice to not be like his mother and to grow beyond his circumstances.I do not have anything against counselling. I had about 2 years of therapy after my divorce and it was the best thing I could have done for myself. However, I do believe that a lot of therapists are unscrupulous and will try to keep you dependant as long as possible. I remember my therapist telling me that she would know she had done her job, when I no longer needed her any more.
I do agree that too many people use their childhoods to justify their problems now. My feeling is that your parents may have contributed to your issues as a child, but as soon as you took over and went out on your own, everything that happened from that point on was your choice and you can't blame anyone except yourself for where you are now.
2. Humanist: children are fundamentally good and high self-esteem is a desirable attribute....."a child is inclined to do the wrong thing, the self-serving thing, to consider his own interests before anyone else's...One does not have to teach a toddler to hit, steal, lie, disobey, covet and destroy other people's property, or act selfishly. Such behavior comes naturally to a toddler." (p. 38-40)
BIBLICAL: Children are fundamentally sinful. Modesty and humility in all things is desirable; furthermore, those with high self-esteem "will be humbled."
I am amazed every day by parents that come to me about their child's behavior saying they don't know what else to do and they give up. "GIVE UP!?!" If the parent gives up, what hope does the child have? The other thing I see is that too many parents think certain poor behaviors like: rudeness, hitting and talking back are just "cute" when the child is little and they let them get away with it and then they are "shocked" when the child is older and is a tyrant. They don't start being a parent until the child is older and by then the child is out of control. You have to be a parent from DAY ONE and leave being their buddy and friend for later.
3. Behavioral: behavior modification works as well on human beings as it does on rats and dogs."Unlike animals, human beings possess free will: We are capable of resisting the power of consequences. Rats and other animals are not capable of such resistance; they bend involuntarily to the power of any consequence. Unlike animals, humans are rebellious by nature, something animals are not."
BIBLICAL: Humans are not animals. Possessing free will, humans can successfully resist the manipulations of behavior modification.
This is evident in our overcrowded prisons. If behavior modification worked on everyone, our prisons would be empty and there would be peace on Earth.
STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. Have you tended, at times to make excuses for your child's misbehavior?
2. Identify several of your child's misbehaviors that have seemed imperious to discipline (nothing you've tried has worked). How do you imagine your parents or grandparents would have dealt with these same problems?
3. Are you willing to accept that your child's free will is more powerful than your parenting?
CHAPTER 3: "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Proverbs 22:6
"...parents should aim their child rearing at the goal of producing a good citizen, a person of value to the culture....core of this curriculum: RESPECT for the dignity of every human being, RESPONSIBILITY for one's own actions and a willingness to carry out tasks assigned by authority figures AND RESOURCEFULNESS, a hang in there, tough it out, try-and-try-again attitude brought to the challenges of life." (p 70-71)
STUDY QUESTIONS:
1. Have you spent as much time and effort teaching good manners as you have making sure your children's skills are up to par?
2. Is each of your children a good citizen of your family?
3. What, if anything, prevents you from cutting the time your children spend in after-school activities by, say, half, and using that time to strengthen your family?
Friday, May 29, 2009
2008 CONTRACTOR AWARDS!
THE NOMINEES FOR THE 2008 CONTRACTOR AWARDS ARE....
BRINGING MEN CLOSER ANY WAY WE CAN!
STAIRWAY TO WHERE?
KEEPING WOMEN FROM GETTING TO THE REALLY EXPENSIVE STORES!
PERFECTION ISN'T POSSIBLE ANYWAY!
YOU CAN'T BREAK YOUR HIP IF YOU CAN'T FALL DOWN!
AND THE WINNER IS...........
THERE'S TOO MUCH POLLUTION TO SIT OUTSIDE ANYWAY!
BRINGING MEN CLOSER ANY WAY WE CAN!
STAIRWAY TO WHERE?
KEEPING WOMEN FROM GETTING TO THE REALLY EXPENSIVE STORES!
PERFECTION ISN'T POSSIBLE ANYWAY!
YOU CAN'T BREAK YOUR HIP IF YOU CAN'T FALL DOWN!AND THE WINNER IS...........
THERE'S TOO MUCH POLLUTION TO SIT OUTSIDE ANYWAY!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
What Jon and Kate need to hear...
There are two sides to every story and being on the outside looking in sometimes gives you a better perspective then those embroiled in the mix. So here goes...
What I think Jon needs to hear:
Jon, you are a great husband and father, but you're a majorly, henpecked husband. Kate is always griping about one thing or another. You teach people how to treat you and for too long you have allowed Kate to talk down to you and order you around. I know you are very laid back, which probably is one of the reasons you and Kate have worked well together in the past, but it's time to step up and speak your mind. Now that the paparazzi are parked outside your door I think you're right in wanting to end the show so your family can have a semi-normal life. Yes, you made some poor choices, but nothing so bad as to end a marriage over. Don't let divorce be an option. I have no problem with you having a weekend to yourself, especially since you have 8 children. I think "old school." It would do your ego wonders to work outside the home and have Kate be the stay-at-home parent. I think (in general) woman are more suited to it. Your a great daddy and your kids need you in their lives. Thanks for stepping up to be a strong role model ,while Kate has been gone on her book tour. You and Kate need to have a long private conversation and reevaluate where you are, what you want and where you are going. Think back to how you felt about each other at the beginning of your relationship. I can't imagine the cost and pressure of raising 2 sets of multiples, but the decisions you make now will affect who they are as adults. Please think of them and don't be so willing to cut your loses and move on so quickly.
What I think Kate needs to hear:
Kate, you've a great wife and mother, but you need to tone down the testosterone. You had very good intentions with your show, but I think it's time is up. Your marriage and children are much more important. It's no longer safe for your children, with the media following you so closely. Jon is entitled to his laid back personality, just like you are entitled to your controlling personality. These two things can actually be complimentary to each other. You have said you agree that you have put Jon through a lot over the years. I think he needs to hear you acknowledge that. Is it really so unreasonable that Jon wants a weekend to himself? I think you both need a weekend to yourself. Wouldn't it be a nice break and help you to feel rejuvenated? There are 51 other weekends in the year for Jon to do chores. Just like picking your battles with your children, pick your battles with Jon too. Is it so important that your right all the time? Don't let divorce be an option. Unless he's had an affair, has Jon really done anything so terrible? I think "old school." Let Jon go out to work and you stay home with the kids. It will do wonders for his ego. Thanks for stepping up and being a strong role model, but all your kids need you home. You said that as long as they are taken care of, fed and loved, they will be ok. Yes, that is true, but they need you physically there too. You and Jon need to have a long private conversation and reevaluate where you are, what you want and where you are going. Think back to how you felt about each other at the beginning of your relationship. You've said you've tried for 6 months...let's try for 6 months more....aren't your kids worth it. I can't imagine the cost and pressure of raising 2 sets of multiples, but the decisions you make now will affect who they are as adults. Please think of them and don't be so willing to cut your loses and move on so quickly.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Great weekend and the week ahead
The weekend was very relaxing and productive. On Saturday, I got paperwork and finances and had time to read outside while Samuel sat and watched the leaves blow around. Then on Sunday, I did some cleaning in the morning while Richard watched the baby and then my parents came over to play cards and have dinner. Monday, Samuel and I went shopping and then enjoyed time outside again. He absolutely loves being outside.
Last night, Samuel woke up at about 3 a.m. crying. When I went in to check on him he had rolled himself halfway over and was stuck in an awkward position (head facing up and butt and legs down). He is so close to rolling over, but hasn't quite mastered it yet. I will be so happy when he finally figures this one out.
This should be a nice week, since I only have to work 4 days. June will be fun. We have PLAY DAY (field day) and a trip to CLIFF'S AMUSEMENT PARK scheduled, plus the fifth graders graduation. Today is my errand day (bank, social security office etc.), since Richard is home with Samuel. I also have to get ready for my yard sale this weekend.
I like staying busy and feeling productive!
Last night, Samuel woke up at about 3 a.m. crying. When I went in to check on him he had rolled himself halfway over and was stuck in an awkward position (head facing up and butt and legs down). He is so close to rolling over, but hasn't quite mastered it yet. I will be so happy when he finally figures this one out.
This should be a nice week, since I only have to work 4 days. June will be fun. We have PLAY DAY (field day) and a trip to CLIFF'S AMUSEMENT PARK scheduled, plus the fifth graders graduation. Today is my errand day (bank, social security office etc.), since Richard is home with Samuel. I also have to get ready for my yard sale this weekend.
I like staying busy and feeling productive!
TWO SENSE TUESDAYS #12....Sippy Cup Time?
Being a new mother I seem to get a lot of advice, which can be helpful, but is also very frustrating when it's from people who are insistent that their way is the BEST way. I also get advice (because I'm an adoptive mother) from those who think that my son is just a stand-in until I get "the real thing." Each week I will post a new question. I'd love it if you'd play along and offer us new mothers your pearls of wisdom.
HERE IS THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:
AT WHAT AGE DID YOU START OFFERING A CUP (SIPPY OR OTHERWISE) TO YOUR CHILD?
Monday, May 25, 2009
BUDDHA BABY
Sunday is bath night at our house. Usually Richard isn't home early enough for this, but today he was off so we finally have some pictures of "BUDDA BABY."
Richard strategically placed the soap bottle so that Samuel will not be embarrassed by these in the future. Yah, right! These are coming out at his wedding!
He loves the bath water, but being that it's so slippery, sitting up is still a problem.
Is that an adoring look or what!
This boy giggles at just about everything.
I think I may enlarge this one!
BUSY! BUSY!
We now have 24 days left of school. Last week the front parking lot was paved, so there was nowhere to park, the halls were packed with parent registering their children for next year and we finished up our HUMAN BODY UNIT! A lot of teachers took a few days off because of the long weekend and we had a lot of substitutes, so the kids were crazy.
We are now starting a unit on the CIVIL WAR using this...
...there are a lot of hands on activities and the kids are sure to love it. The kids are eager to be done, but he have to keep them engaged for another month, so now I'll have some time to do more art projects, educational games and fun contracts. I still need to clean and organize my room, fill out the cumulative folders, do end of the year assessments and start on report cards.
We are now starting a unit on the CIVIL WAR using this...
...there are a lot of hands on activities and the kids are sure to love it. The kids are eager to be done, but he have to keep them engaged for another month, so now I'll have some time to do more art projects, educational games and fun contracts. I still need to clean and organize my room, fill out the cumulative folders, do end of the year assessments and start on report cards.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
GOD HEAR OUR PRAYERS #45
My mother has always had a prayer list and I've now started one of my own. So each Sunday I will publish the prayer requests of anyone who e-mails me. Please keep us updated as God answers your prayers too.Who we are praying for this week...
* K-the birthmother of our baby
* my mother's health and well being
* Bri's hubby's job situation.
* Lisa - guidance for hubby & adoption plans to fall into place
* Uplift Michele's spirits
* Reggie Boppy - please match us with a birthmom soon
* Dawn - husband to hear God and find his way to Him
* Christy prayers and praise
* our economy
* quick healing for Amy, her mom (knee surgery) dad (heart surgery) and Allie
* all service men and women that they may come home soon
Prayers that have been answered:
*Merlot brought home her beautiful daughter on Mother's Day
E-mail me if you have someone for me to add to the weekly prayer request. God Bless.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
G is for...Grandmother!
is for....GRANDMOTHER! Samuel has the most adoring grandmothers that anyone could ask for! They love him to pieces!
Apple (Richard's mom) lives in California (near her daughter, Leslie) and doesn't get to see him very much, but I send lots of pictures and she is coming back out to see him again in June.
Grandma, (my mother) gets to see him every week, as she only lives 15 minutes away. It was been wonderful, for both of us, to share this fun time together. I would be lost without her help. I think it's great that both Leslie and I get to live near our mother's and that our children get to be close to their grandparents.
Friday, May 22, 2009
YOU CAN REST NOW LITTLE ANGEL
At the beginning of this week, this poor little 3 1/2 year old boy,Tyrus Toribio, was found buried in the sand, under playground equipment in Alvarado Park.
Then on Thursday after releasing this sketch....
....this woman....HIS MOTHER...was arrested and charged with his murder.
You can go here to read the full story, but basically she said, "that she did not want him to grow up with no one caring about him, the same way that she had grown up with nobody caring about her."
May God hold you in his hands, Tyrus!
Then on Thursday after releasing this sketch....
....this woman....HIS MOTHER...was arrested and charged with his murder.You can go here to read the full story, but basically she said, "that she did not want him to grow up with no one caring about him, the same way that she had grown up with nobody caring about her."
Police Chief Schultz stated the following: "Some time around one o'clock in the morning, she went to the area of the gym equipment. While laying in the gym equipment with her son, she placed her hand over her son's mouth and nose and suffocated him. She then had second thoughts. She performed CPR on her son, brought him back to life -- and then decided to go forward with the original act that she had started to commit and a second time placed her hand over Ty's mouth and nose, and suffocated him."
May God hold you in his hands, Tyrus!
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