Wednesdays are normally my VERY, VERY long days and therefore, I typically have a hard time enjoying them as much as I have enjoyed this particular Wednesday. Don't get me wrong, I still usually enjoy Wednesdays, it's just that by the time I'm climbing into bed (quite the comedy act these days, folks), I can't remember anything that might have been enjoyable about it.
So therefore, I decided I should celebrate this momentous occasion by expressing all the little things that made my day wonderfully pleasurable.
1. Waking up this morning just a minute or two before my alarm went off...and actually being awake and ready to get out of bed! (Not normally something enjoyable for me or other human beings, but I was truly amazed and thankful that the Lord had supernaturally blessed me with more energy than normal.)
2. A really sweet time with the Lord this morning while eating breakfast and on my way to work.
3. How chilly it was this morning. Again, another blessing from the Lord, seeing as how I'm huge and out-of-control hormones cause me to be HOT every moment of every day.
4. Another hilarious conversation with an awesome little boy. I had to stifle a lot of laughter. Maybe another post for another day. Or maybe not...it might not be appropriate for this particular venue, But if you find yourself around me in the next few days, you might hear about it.
5. Taking a sweet nap under cool sheets.
6. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL AFTERNOON WEATHER! And getting to enjoy it being outside, hunting for lizards and spending quality time with 2 of my very favorite loves. I get super emotional thinking about how in a few weeks I won't get to be with them every week for a couple months. But now is not the time for sadness.
7. Their mom coming home a little early. Which just simply means that I didn't have to sit in an hour's worth of traffic. It's amazing what just 15 minutes during rush hour will do.
8. Sweet new music on the short commute home.
9. Bringing home a few stems from my boss's gorgeous rose bush. (She cut them off for me...I did not thieve them.) We used to always have fresh flowers in our home, but haven't in a really long time. You know, because of how our expenses have suddenly multiplied in the last few months. Something about getting ready for another human being, I guess.
10. Old school Willy Wonka on TV. "If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it." I honestly thought when I was little that the candy room was what Heaven would be like. It blows me away to think it'll be so much more than that!
11. Feeling my child trying to bust his way out of my womb...through my belly button. He doesn't ever kick...he butts. And he butts hardcore. And as uncomfortable as it can sometimes be, I always relish his movements thoroughly. I know I'll miss it in a matter of a few weeks. (A few WEEKS??? EEK!)
12. My thoughtful, darling husband bringing me a bowl of his green salsa (addicted!), some chips and a glass of iced tea to snack on while he cooks dinner.
13. My darling, thoughtful husband.
14. His green salsa.
15. The fact that he brought me iced tea. He is the caffeine nazi, y'all. This spoke volumes of love to me.
16. My thoughtful, darling husband cooking me dinner.
**Those were all just such a big deal that I needed to go ahead and give them second mention of their own.
17. Getting random packages in the mail for our little guy. I had no idea how much fun this would be!
18. A spontaneous evening of nothing-ness, but getting to sit on the couch next to my aforementioned darling husband and watch cooking shows...in my jammies.
The night is still young and I'm sure there's more to be enjoyed, but I plan on going to bed early...something else that deserves celebration.
The only thing that I can think of that I don't particularly care for is that this post has zero pictures. But seriously, after all that...who cares?
What have you enjoyed about this glorious day?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
Grasshoppers and "Tretzels"
Here's just a small sample of a long conversation that I had with a very "interesting" little 2 year old boy today:
K: Graham, do you know what I found on my front door this morning?
G: Yeah. (Meaning he wants to know.)
K: Can you guess?
G: Umm...no.
K: There was a big, green grasshopper on my door.
G: Why?
K: I don't know, Graham. I guess he was trying to get inside my house.
G: Plobly he was sitting on the couch waiting to meet someone.
K: (Laughing quite heartily...) You think he was sitting on the couch? Who do you think he was waiting for?
G: Umm...I don't know. Maybe Aunt Janet. (This was the first time I'd heard this name.)
K: Oh, Who is Aunt Janet and why was the grasshopper sitting on my couch, waiting for her?
G: Umm..plobly because the ants are hungry. The ants are very, very tiny and they want some cake to eat. And some tretzels (pretzels).
I mean, really, the conversation continued for another 5 minutes in this very weird direction. And as much as I tried to make sense out of what he was saying and even get him to think in reality, he kept coming up with the most random stuff. What an imagination!
K: Graham, do you know what I found on my front door this morning?
G: Yeah. (Meaning he wants to know.)
K: Can you guess?
G: Umm...no.
K: There was a big, green grasshopper on my door.
G: Why?
K: I don't know, Graham. I guess he was trying to get inside my house.
G: Plobly he was sitting on the couch waiting to meet someone.
K: (Laughing quite heartily...) You think he was sitting on the couch? Who do you think he was waiting for?
G: Umm...I don't know. Maybe Aunt Janet. (This was the first time I'd heard this name.)
K: Oh, Who is Aunt Janet and why was the grasshopper sitting on my couch, waiting for her?
G: Umm..plobly because the ants are hungry. The ants are very, very tiny and they want some cake to eat. And some tretzels (pretzels).
I mean, really, the conversation continued for another 5 minutes in this very weird direction. And as much as I tried to make sense out of what he was saying and even get him to think in reality, he kept coming up with the most random stuff. What an imagination!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
A Whole Lotta Pregnancy
I am all kinds of pregnant these days. Here's a little update with the basics of what's been going on around here in pregnancy world.
How far along: 34 weeks, 4 days (that's almost 9 months, y'all!!!)
Gender: A BOY!
Weight Gain: umm...next question, please. Let's just say that I recently passed a milestone that I never in my life wanted to see. But it's all for the good of the baby, right?
Maternity Wardrobe: Mostly the few maternity items I have. I've recently found that a few of my tops from pre-pregnancy actually look/fit better on me now that I'm huge. On the flip side, even some of my maternity pants are getting uncomfortably tight.
Movement: All the time...but mostly only for me. (See previous post.) Sometimes I'm pretty certain he's just gonna poke his little head out through my belly button. (A nice visual for ya, huh?)
Sleep: Eh. It takes a bit for me to get comfortable, especially once Matt comes to bed. But I've been really wearing myself out during the day that I seem to fall asleep pretty fast. I just wish I didn't have to get up twice in the night to pee.
What I Miss: Things being easy. Like, getting in and out of the car. Or getting up from the couch. Or picking things up off the floor. (Especially since I've been so very clumsy and awkward lately.) I miss having a conversation with someone and not running out of breath 2 sentences in. I also REALLY miss coffee.
Cravings: Chocolate...multiple times in a day. Milk. Fruit...mostly strawberries (which is an odd one because I've never really cared much for strawberries.) And pickles still make everything taste better.
Symptoms: Well for starters, there's this huge swollen ball on my abdomen...complete with those horrid marks that I'm trying so hard to embrace as the beauty of motherhood. I also have been having pretty severe pain in my left hip and groin muscles. (Didn't you wanna know about my achy groin?) And so much more!
Best Moment This Week: Enjoying time with sweet family for our FIRST ever baby shower! And getting to spend some quality time with my baby-daddy on a little getaway we affectionately call a "Babymoon." More details on both of these monumental events soon. Well, lots of details on the baby shower and a brief general summery of the Babymoon. You're welcome. Also, it was such a sweet thing to watch as my dad and my baby-daddy worked hard to put the crib together and finish staining furniture for the baby room.
Looking Forward To: More precious time with friends and family at our last 2 baby showers, one this afternoon (!!!) and the other this Wednesday evening. I'm so, so, so excited about both!
And I'd like to leave you with a few of my very stupid moments, brought to you by my darling son who is most effectively sucking away ALL my brain juice. I'm overjoyed to look like a fool for him. :)
* I came home from a long day at work to find my hair straightener still on from early that morning. Funny how Matt didn't notice it all day either. Sympathy pains? I think not.
* I misplaced (completely lost) an important document for one of our students. It was a reference form she needed Matt to fill out for a job she wanted. She gave it to me because she thought I'd be more organized.
* I also completely forgot to return an important phone call. This was also as a reference for a job that one of our students has been interviewing for. I'm pretty sure they all think I'm trying to sabotage their chances at earning a living.
* I burned my belly on a hot pan I had just taken out of the oven. I was leaning over it to cut the chicken. I guess I underestimated just how big I really am.
* I walked around the grocery store carrying a 12pk of sodas and a package of bottled water. I had gone into HEB for a few quick, small items so I grabbed a little carrying basket. I later realized that I also needed to get these other 2 heavy items and the big baskets were on the other side of the store...outside. My feet were already hurting and I normally would be able to carry all this. Plus, the checkout was just a few steps away. I unloaded my basket on the belt and set the basket on the ground. The 12 yr old checker girl proceeded to ask if I was gonna need a basket to get all this out to my car. Umm, yeah. I hadn't thought of that. Too bad there wasn't an empty cart around or anyone that could go get one for me. And I live in inner city Houston, where I'm at least smart enough to know I shouldn't leave the groceries I just paid for unattended for any amount of time. So, I carried them all out to my car...alone. And I'm pretty sure I had a contraction or 2.
* I agreed to take a 2 yr old to the Houston Zoo on the last day of Spring Break while 8 and half months pregnant...and by myself. I think it wise to not even go into all the details of why this was stupid. But let's just say, you can't take strollers into the bathrooms and the stalls were barely big enough for my huge belly alone...and I had to pee every 30 min. Let's just all thank the good Lord that we both made it out of there alive that day.
Go ahead...laugh at me. I can't stop laughing at myself.
How far along: 34 weeks, 4 days (that's almost 9 months, y'all!!!)
Gender: A BOY!
Weight Gain: umm...next question, please. Let's just say that I recently passed a milestone that I never in my life wanted to see. But it's all for the good of the baby, right?
Maternity Wardrobe: Mostly the few maternity items I have. I've recently found that a few of my tops from pre-pregnancy actually look/fit better on me now that I'm huge. On the flip side, even some of my maternity pants are getting uncomfortably tight.
Movement: All the time...but mostly only for me. (See previous post.) Sometimes I'm pretty certain he's just gonna poke his little head out through my belly button. (A nice visual for ya, huh?)
Sleep: Eh. It takes a bit for me to get comfortable, especially once Matt comes to bed. But I've been really wearing myself out during the day that I seem to fall asleep pretty fast. I just wish I didn't have to get up twice in the night to pee.
What I Miss: Things being easy. Like, getting in and out of the car. Or getting up from the couch. Or picking things up off the floor. (Especially since I've been so very clumsy and awkward lately.) I miss having a conversation with someone and not running out of breath 2 sentences in. I also REALLY miss coffee.
Cravings: Chocolate...multiple times in a day. Milk. Fruit...mostly strawberries (which is an odd one because I've never really cared much for strawberries.) And pickles still make everything taste better.
Symptoms: Well for starters, there's this huge swollen ball on my abdomen...complete with those horrid marks that I'm trying so hard to embrace as the beauty of motherhood. I also have been having pretty severe pain in my left hip and groin muscles. (Didn't you wanna know about my achy groin?) And so much more!
Best Moment This Week: Enjoying time with sweet family for our FIRST ever baby shower! And getting to spend some quality time with my baby-daddy on a little getaway we affectionately call a "Babymoon." More details on both of these monumental events soon. Well, lots of details on the baby shower and a brief general summery of the Babymoon. You're welcome. Also, it was such a sweet thing to watch as my dad and my baby-daddy worked hard to put the crib together and finish staining furniture for the baby room.
Looking Forward To: More precious time with friends and family at our last 2 baby showers, one this afternoon (!!!) and the other this Wednesday evening. I'm so, so, so excited about both!
And I'd like to leave you with a few of my very stupid moments, brought to you by my darling son who is most effectively sucking away ALL my brain juice. I'm overjoyed to look like a fool for him. :)
* I came home from a long day at work to find my hair straightener still on from early that morning. Funny how Matt didn't notice it all day either. Sympathy pains? I think not.
* I misplaced (completely lost) an important document for one of our students. It was a reference form she needed Matt to fill out for a job she wanted. She gave it to me because she thought I'd be more organized.
* I also completely forgot to return an important phone call. This was also as a reference for a job that one of our students has been interviewing for. I'm pretty sure they all think I'm trying to sabotage their chances at earning a living.
* I burned my belly on a hot pan I had just taken out of the oven. I was leaning over it to cut the chicken. I guess I underestimated just how big I really am.
* I walked around the grocery store carrying a 12pk of sodas and a package of bottled water. I had gone into HEB for a few quick, small items so I grabbed a little carrying basket. I later realized that I also needed to get these other 2 heavy items and the big baskets were on the other side of the store...outside. My feet were already hurting and I normally would be able to carry all this. Plus, the checkout was just a few steps away. I unloaded my basket on the belt and set the basket on the ground. The 12 yr old checker girl proceeded to ask if I was gonna need a basket to get all this out to my car. Umm, yeah. I hadn't thought of that. Too bad there wasn't an empty cart around or anyone that could go get one for me. And I live in inner city Houston, where I'm at least smart enough to know I shouldn't leave the groceries I just paid for unattended for any amount of time. So, I carried them all out to my car...alone. And I'm pretty sure I had a contraction or 2.
* I agreed to take a 2 yr old to the Houston Zoo on the last day of Spring Break while 8 and half months pregnant...and by myself. I think it wise to not even go into all the details of why this was stupid. But let's just say, you can't take strollers into the bathrooms and the stalls were barely big enough for my huge belly alone...and I had to pee every 30 min. Let's just all thank the good Lord that we both made it out of there alive that day.
Go ahead...laugh at me. I can't stop laughing at myself.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tricksy Little Fella
My (unborn) son seems to have a new favorite game. It's called, "Hide From Anyone and Everyone But Mommy." Also known as, "Make Mommy Look Crazy."
You'd think I like this little game of his because it leaves me as the sole observer of his play. But, no. It just drives me crazy.
Why, you ask? I'll tell you.
See, this is how the game goes:
He moves around...not just sweet little moves inside...but major, "I'm busting outta this joint" kind of moves. I can actually watch my belly morph into the oddest, most random shapes. There truly have been a few moments when I feel like I need to hold on tighter to the computer for fear that it might get pushed off my lap...no exaggeration.
So, what's the "game" part?
As soon as I call Matt (or anyone else, for that matter) into the room, he stops. I'm pretty sure Matt thinks I'm making things up. While I was watching Jack and Caroline today, he was really going nuts in there. I made them pause the movie they were watching (yes, I let them watch a movie...have I mentioned that I'm almost 8 months pregnant???) and come over to watch him dance around. I thought they'd enjoy getting to see that. So, what did he do? He stopped. Didn't move at all. Because they have the attention span of ants, they "politely" asked if they could turn the movie back on.
Dear Sweet Son of Mine,
I love you more than I can say. But you are really causing me to question my sanity. And I'm fully aware that this is not the last time you will inadvertently make me, as your dear mother, look/feel like an idiot, but it's just too much for you not even being here yet. I just want you to know that I want to show you off to everyone, but I'll settle for just showing you off to Daddy. Please...I beg you...please bust a move. I'll give you chocolate, if you will.
(Am I already a bad mom for bribing my son with chocolate?)
You'd think I like this little game of his because it leaves me as the sole observer of his play. But, no. It just drives me crazy.
Why, you ask? I'll tell you.
See, this is how the game goes:
He moves around...not just sweet little moves inside...but major, "I'm busting outta this joint" kind of moves. I can actually watch my belly morph into the oddest, most random shapes. There truly have been a few moments when I feel like I need to hold on tighter to the computer for fear that it might get pushed off my lap...no exaggeration.
So, what's the "game" part?
As soon as I call Matt (or anyone else, for that matter) into the room, he stops. I'm pretty sure Matt thinks I'm making things up. While I was watching Jack and Caroline today, he was really going nuts in there. I made them pause the movie they were watching (yes, I let them watch a movie...have I mentioned that I'm almost 8 months pregnant???) and come over to watch him dance around. I thought they'd enjoy getting to see that. So, what did he do? He stopped. Didn't move at all. Because they have the attention span of ants, they "politely" asked if they could turn the movie back on.
Dear Sweet Son of Mine,
I love you more than I can say. But you are really causing me to question my sanity. And I'm fully aware that this is not the last time you will inadvertently make me, as your dear mother, look/feel like an idiot, but it's just too much for you not even being here yet. I just want you to know that I want to show you off to everyone, but I'll settle for just showing you off to Daddy. Please...I beg you...please bust a move. I'll give you chocolate, if you will.
(Am I already a bad mom for bribing my son with chocolate?)
Friday, February 4, 2011
Why They Call It "Expectant"
Sometimes I find myself in a battle of mixed emotions. I can't seem to decide how I feel about the fact that there's less than three months left until Josiah's here. (!!!!!!) Maybe it's just another side effect and symptom of pregnancy as a result of hormones gone crazy, but I definitely feel sometimes like I'm schizophrenic.
One moment, I'll be freaking out that there's only three months left!!! Not only do we have nothing for him yet except a box of clothes, a semi-painted crib (that's not put together yet) and a single impossibly tiny little diaper. (Something tells me that that one little diaper won't last very long.) But I also have no idea how to get him from being cozy in there to the outside world. Sure, I have my ideas (or nightmares) of how it'll be; yes, I've watched A Baby Story and have seen other peoples' labor and delivery; of course, I've been reading through What To Expect and various other pregnancy books...but really, I have no clue what to truly expect. Not to mention that he's still not wholly and completely formed yet. So, yeah...most of the time I think there's not enough time to get everything done that needs to get done before he gets here. So, let's just leave him in there a while longer and let him get a little cuter. And let Mommy and Daddy enjoy a few more days of sleep.
But then I watch one of those episodes of A Baby Story (really, why do I keep torturing myself with this???) or see someone else get to hold their new life in their arms and I just completely lose it...uncontrollably. I get so jealous and my heart feels like it really can't take the wait a moment longer. I just have to know what he looks like and how he feels in my arms and what it sounds like when he cries and how his daddy looks at him.
But then, in both moments of unpreparedness and longing, the LORD's gentle peace comes over me, reminding me to stop thinking of the future and to take in all of today. To pause and truly experience the joy of expectancy now. To continue to marvel at the tiny kicks and flips because it won't be long until I'll be trying so hard to remember what they felt like. To enjoy the daily growth of my belly...aches and all. And to remember that He holds all time in His hands and He, in His infinite wisdom and understanding, has set aside this specific length of time to perfectly grow a baby and to get ready, in mind and resource, to take proper care of this little guy.
I want to enjoy every minute of today. And I plan on it. I mean, it is Friday...and a snow/ice day...and I have a pizza in the freezer and chocolate in the fridge...and lots of cuddling to do with my baby-daddy.
One moment, I'll be freaking out that there's only three months left!!! Not only do we have nothing for him yet except a box of clothes, a semi-painted crib (that's not put together yet) and a single impossibly tiny little diaper. (Something tells me that that one little diaper won't last very long.) But I also have no idea how to get him from being cozy in there to the outside world. Sure, I have my ideas (or nightmares) of how it'll be; yes, I've watched A Baby Story and have seen other peoples' labor and delivery; of course, I've been reading through What To Expect and various other pregnancy books...but really, I have no clue what to truly expect. Not to mention that he's still not wholly and completely formed yet. So, yeah...most of the time I think there's not enough time to get everything done that needs to get done before he gets here. So, let's just leave him in there a while longer and let him get a little cuter. And let Mommy and Daddy enjoy a few more days of sleep.
But then I watch one of those episodes of A Baby Story (really, why do I keep torturing myself with this???) or see someone else get to hold their new life in their arms and I just completely lose it...uncontrollably. I get so jealous and my heart feels like it really can't take the wait a moment longer. I just have to know what he looks like and how he feels in my arms and what it sounds like when he cries and how his daddy looks at him.
But then, in both moments of unpreparedness and longing, the LORD's gentle peace comes over me, reminding me to stop thinking of the future and to take in all of today. To pause and truly experience the joy of expectancy now. To continue to marvel at the tiny kicks and flips because it won't be long until I'll be trying so hard to remember what they felt like. To enjoy the daily growth of my belly...aches and all. And to remember that He holds all time in His hands and He, in His infinite wisdom and understanding, has set aside this specific length of time to perfectly grow a baby and to get ready, in mind and resource, to take proper care of this little guy.
I want to enjoy every minute of today. And I plan on it. I mean, it is Friday...and a snow/ice day...and I have a pizza in the freezer and chocolate in the fridge...and lots of cuddling to do with my baby-daddy.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
A Shameless Plug: The Revival Study Bible
Any Bible in any form or translation is incredible. And I know everyone has their own favorite version. I, personally, grew up memorizing scripture in the NIV, so I tend to gravitate more towards it for simple reading and study.
Until we got this as a Christmas gift.
Seriously. It.is.AMAZING! Every single morning (and sometimes randomly in the day), I get excited about picking it up and reading through it because I know there's gonna be something good in there. I mean, it's the Bible. So, of course there's always gonna be something good to read in there. But I have never read through the Old Testament with such hunger and enthusiasm. I've always been more of a New Testament kinda girl, but I started noticing how one-sided my knowledge of the Word was becoming. I have tried so many times to read in the Old Testament (besides Psalms, Proverbs and a few others) but have never really stuck to it. So, I started the new year in the beginning and have really been enjoying it.
So, what's different this time around? It could be my maturity. It could be my determination to stick to it. It could be my sheer desire to learn more and be more well-rounded. It could be all these things and more. But I attribute my new-found excitement to all the incredible extra "stuff" packed into this particular publication of the Bible. I'm able to understand SO MUCH MORE about the implications of these stories that I've grown up hearing.
I wish I could give an accurate explanation/description of what I mean by "stuff" but unless you get your hands on one and flip through it yourself, my words are no good. I will, however, attempt to give you a taste of what I mean.
Throughout the whole Bible, there are little (and sometimes not-so-little) nuggets of truth, wisdom and insight to various passages, specifically in regard to revival. There are quotes from past authors and revivalists; pages of bios on men and women who were involved in or influenced by revivals from all over the world; information on what condition our hearts need to be in for revival and what conditions are hindrances to revival. The editors of this Bible left no stone unturned while putting this together. It truly is an incredible weapon and tool for anyone who wants to see a move of the Lord.
At the risk of making this post even longer, I feel I must give at least one example of what's in this massive book. Here's an extra that has left me challenged and thinking on it throughout the day:
From the story of Joseph's interaction with Potiphar's wife in Genesis 39...this is just a section of the quote written by Charles H. Spurgeon.
"In contending with certain sins, there remains no mode of victory but by flight...It is true that I may be an apparent loser by declining evil company, but I had better leave my cloak than lose my character; it is not needful that I should be rich, but it is imperative upon me to be pure. No ties of friendship, no chains of beauty, no flashings of talent, no shafts of ridicule must turn me from the wise resolve to flee from sin."
There's so much incredible goodness in this Bible. If you happen to have a birthday coming up, or graduation or an extra $100 sitting around...please go here, to this website, and order one. You absolutely will not regret it.
Until we got this as a Christmas gift.
Seriously. It.is.AMAZING! Every single morning (and sometimes randomly in the day), I get excited about picking it up and reading through it because I know there's gonna be something good in there. I mean, it's the Bible. So, of course there's always gonna be something good to read in there. But I have never read through the Old Testament with such hunger and enthusiasm. I've always been more of a New Testament kinda girl, but I started noticing how one-sided my knowledge of the Word was becoming. I have tried so many times to read in the Old Testament (besides Psalms, Proverbs and a few others) but have never really stuck to it. So, I started the new year in the beginning and have really been enjoying it.So, what's different this time around? It could be my maturity. It could be my determination to stick to it. It could be my sheer desire to learn more and be more well-rounded. It could be all these things and more. But I attribute my new-found excitement to all the incredible extra "stuff" packed into this particular publication of the Bible. I'm able to understand SO MUCH MORE about the implications of these stories that I've grown up hearing.
I wish I could give an accurate explanation/description of what I mean by "stuff" but unless you get your hands on one and flip through it yourself, my words are no good. I will, however, attempt to give you a taste of what I mean.
Throughout the whole Bible, there are little (and sometimes not-so-little) nuggets of truth, wisdom and insight to various passages, specifically in regard to revival. There are quotes from past authors and revivalists; pages of bios on men and women who were involved in or influenced by revivals from all over the world; information on what condition our hearts need to be in for revival and what conditions are hindrances to revival. The editors of this Bible left no stone unturned while putting this together. It truly is an incredible weapon and tool for anyone who wants to see a move of the Lord.
At the risk of making this post even longer, I feel I must give at least one example of what's in this massive book. Here's an extra that has left me challenged and thinking on it throughout the day:
From the story of Joseph's interaction with Potiphar's wife in Genesis 39...this is just a section of the quote written by Charles H. Spurgeon.
"In contending with certain sins, there remains no mode of victory but by flight...It is true that I may be an apparent loser by declining evil company, but I had better leave my cloak than lose my character; it is not needful that I should be rich, but it is imperative upon me to be pure. No ties of friendship, no chains of beauty, no flashings of talent, no shafts of ridicule must turn me from the wise resolve to flee from sin."
There's so much incredible goodness in this Bible. If you happen to have a birthday coming up, or graduation or an extra $100 sitting around...please go here, to this website, and order one. You absolutely will not regret it.
Friday, January 21, 2011
What Do You Wanna Watch?
Honestly, we don't really watch TV all that much. I mean, who really has the time? Or better yet...who really has the desire to watch some of the junk that's on these days?
Matt and I have rather varying taste in television. He prefers shows like Criminal Minds, NCIS, Gangland and other shows that give the general public ideas on how to be evil. Of course, he also is known to watch a sporting event or two. I prefer shows like What Not to Wear and Say Yes to the Dress. Legit girlie shows. Okay, okay...I'll admit it. I also like The Office.
But there are a few shows that we do actually typically agree on. In fact, we rather enjoy watching these together and really get into them. I thought I'd share them with you.
In no certain order:
So, those are our joint choices for viewing pleasure. What's on your line-up these days?
Matt and I have rather varying taste in television. He prefers shows like Criminal Minds, NCIS, Gangland and other shows that give the general public ideas on how to be evil. Of course, he also is known to watch a sporting event or two. I prefer shows like What Not to Wear and Say Yes to the Dress. Legit girlie shows. Okay, okay...I'll admit it. I also like The Office.
But there are a few shows that we do actually typically agree on. In fact, we rather enjoy watching these together and really get into them. I thought I'd share them with you.
In no certain order:
Chopped
Four talented and recognized chefs battle to win $10, 000 by creating an appetizer, an entree and a dessert using whatever mystery ingredients are in the ominous basket. The ingredients are always the most random and sometimes completely unheard of. We always feel bad for the judges who have to eat that stuff. But it's always fun to see what they come up with.
Four talented and recognized chefs battle to win $10, 000 by creating an appetizer, an entree and a dessert using whatever mystery ingredients are in the ominous basket. The ingredients are always the most random and sometimes completely unheard of. We always feel bad for the judges who have to eat that stuff. But it's always fun to see what they come up with.Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Guy goes all over the nation eating at local eateries that have the most unusual and outstanding menu items. We love it cuz sometimes he comes to Houston and tries the food at some of our favorite places.
Guy goes all over the nation eating at local eateries that have the most unusual and outstanding menu items. We love it cuz sometimes he comes to Houston and tries the food at some of our favorite places.Throwdown
It's funny...most people either love Bobby Flay or hate him. We love him. He just seems really good at what he does. The premise of the show is that Bobby is presented with the challenge of recreating a dish that someone else has been made known for. He studies their method in making the dish, prepares a variant of his own and then drops in on them and challenges them to a throwdown (hence, the name of the show). I like watching the different dishes being made. My favorites are breakfast and desserts. I think Matt likes it because Bobby is always challenging himself to be and do better.
It's funny...most people either love Bobby Flay or hate him. We love him. He just seems really good at what he does. The premise of the show is that Bobby is presented with the challenge of recreating a dish that someone else has been made known for. He studies their method in making the dish, prepares a variant of his own and then drops in on them and challenges them to a throwdown (hence, the name of the show). I like watching the different dishes being made. My favorites are breakfast and desserts. I think Matt likes it because Bobby is always challenging himself to be and do better.The Wheel
Call us old and laugh, if you will, but we say every time that someday we're gonna be on this show...as a team, of course. One of us usually can figure out half the puzzle and the other finishes it off...almost always before the contestants can figure it out. We've probably won well over a couple million dollars and trips all over the world from the comfort of our couches.
Call us old and laugh, if you will, but we say every time that someday we're gonna be on this show...as a team, of course. One of us usually can figure out half the puzzle and the other finishes it off...almost always before the contestants can figure it out. We've probably won well over a couple million dollars and trips all over the world from the comfort of our couches.A Baby Story
Not sure why, but for some reason we've found ourselves watching this show a lot lately when we never had before. Okay, fine. I may or may not make him watch it with me. Sometimes I wonder why I make either of us watch it. Too many horror stories and definitely too many emotions.
So, those are our joint choices for viewing pleasure. What's on your line-up these days?
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