Taylor, this past week you had to make a very difficult decision and after much thought you made your decision. I am sure the decision did not come easily but your mother is very wise to let you make some of those difficult decisions on your own now. By allowing you to do that she is preparing you for your future and I believe preparing you well.
Congrats on being selected cheerleader for Saltillo High School. I am not sure where the time has gone. You should not be ready to start high school in August but you are. Continue to exercise the discipline you have learned over the last few years in gymnastics in all you do and seek the direction of our Heavenly Father. When you do that the sky is the limit. He has great and mighty plans for you.
Love,
Mamma Kim
Showing posts with label Taylor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Taylor. Show all posts
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Monday, April 20, 2009
Chosen to Serve
Taylor, I am so proud of helping with the Special Olympics today in Pontotoc. Not only does stepping out of your comfort zone let me know how much you are growing up but it also says volumes about you and your integrity when a teacher chooses you to go. There were many students she could have chosen but she chose you. That is something to be proud of. You have high standards for your self and your family is not the only ones that see that. Never question that keep your eyes on our Lord and seek those things He has called you to do just a you are doing now.Mamma Kim
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Track Star
Taylor decided she would try out for track this year at Guntown Middle School. She made the team, no surprise to us. When she sets her mind to something she stays with it. Yesterday was her first track meet in New Albany. This was a new experience for Stephanie also. She learned very quickly that there are things longer than gymnastics meets, namely public school track meets. The meet turned in to an all day and night event but Taylor did very well especially for her first meet.
She competed in the 400 m relay and the 80o m race. Taylor did a really good job in the team relay; however, she excelled in the 800m race winning first place. Taylor, keep up the good work. I am so proud of all you have accomplished.
Kim
She competed in the 400 m relay and the 80o m race. Taylor did a really good job in the team relay; however, she excelled in the 800m race winning first place. Taylor, keep up the good work. I am so proud of all you have accomplished.
Kim
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Mobility is coming quickly
This is a time of year I always dread because it seems such a waste of time for me to have to spend hours upon hours getting everything ready to file my tax return. I love the country in which I live but I question all the money that is wasted by our government. I would not have to invest so much time and money in this effort if so much was not wasted in Washington every year. Ok, that is my soap box for today now on with other more pleasant events in the life of my family.
Last week we celebrated Craig's birthday, his 30th at that, with a family dinner at their home. It was such a nice evening to be able to enjoy with the family that was able to attend. Mason decided he liked me that night and I was the one who had to help him get the food he wanted to eat. Bree made several desserts for Craig; a Coconut cake, chocolate oatmeal cookies , Craig's all time favorite, and a wonderful banana pudding made with nutter butters.
Last Tuesday, Makenna got her next series of shots. Dr. Googe was very pleased with her progress as she is sitting up for a short while and getting where she needs to go still crawling backwards. The five shots they gave her just about got the best of her in the few days that followed; however, she is much better now. One thing Dr. Googe wanted us to do was eliminate the one night feeding and put her to bed about 9 pm instead of 7pm. That is much easier said than done. About 7, Makenna cannot stand herself or anyone else because she is so sleepy. We tried for several nights with out much success and we are back at the 7- 7:30 bedtime. I will just live with the once a night feedings. Eventually she will outgrow that feeding and maybe there will not be any damage to her teeth as we do not put her in a bed with her bottle.
Any ideas on how to contain a baby that is going to be fully mobile in a short time. I must work every day even when she is here and I am getting a little concerned about containing her. I did not really think mobility would come this quickly. I do not know where the time has gone.
Taylor had competition last Saturday at Starkville with the following two weekends being in Collierville and Little Rock. At Starkville she won second place overall. I am so proud of her not only for her accomplishments but also for the discipline she has developed as a result of gymnastics.
I was finally able to meet the girls and give them their Valentine sacks. To understand the full meaning of this story you will have to know I gave both the girls between 15-20 packs of gun for Christmas. That being said, their sacks included new pajama pants, candy and more packs of gun. Lexi was so excited about the gun. I asked her if she did not have gun from Christmas and she said she had already chewed all of it. "Mamma Kim, you know I am addicted to gun. That gun was gone a long time ago and I am soooo happy to have some more. Get out of the way so I can open the pack and chew a piece." I suppose that means she was happy with the contents of her sack. Now I know what needs to go in her bag for Easter.
Maggie and Mason are now in Mothers Day out on Tuesdays and Thursdays; therefore, Bree has free time on those two days to do some things she wants to do. It has been really good for the twins even though they do not like going.
I had committed to teach a class for the home school group at our church. It sounded like a good idea months ago when Melissa asked but as time got closer and my wagon was loaded I began to get stressed but the Lord took care of that for me. No one signed up for the class I was going to teach and I can devote that time to other commitments. Thank you Lord for once again taking care of me.
Kim
Last week we celebrated Craig's birthday, his 30th at that, with a family dinner at their home. It was such a nice evening to be able to enjoy with the family that was able to attend. Mason decided he liked me that night and I was the one who had to help him get the food he wanted to eat. Bree made several desserts for Craig; a Coconut cake, chocolate oatmeal cookies , Craig's all time favorite, and a wonderful banana pudding made with nutter butters.
Last Tuesday, Makenna got her next series of shots. Dr. Googe was very pleased with her progress as she is sitting up for a short while and getting where she needs to go still crawling backwards. The five shots they gave her just about got the best of her in the few days that followed; however, she is much better now. One thing Dr. Googe wanted us to do was eliminate the one night feeding and put her to bed about 9 pm instead of 7pm. That is much easier said than done. About 7, Makenna cannot stand herself or anyone else because she is so sleepy. We tried for several nights with out much success and we are back at the 7- 7:30 bedtime. I will just live with the once a night feedings. Eventually she will outgrow that feeding and maybe there will not be any damage to her teeth as we do not put her in a bed with her bottle.
Any ideas on how to contain a baby that is going to be fully mobile in a short time. I must work every day even when she is here and I am getting a little concerned about containing her. I did not really think mobility would come this quickly. I do not know where the time has gone.
Taylor had competition last Saturday at Starkville with the following two weekends being in Collierville and Little Rock. At Starkville she won second place overall. I am so proud of her not only for her accomplishments but also for the discipline she has developed as a result of gymnastics.
I was finally able to meet the girls and give them their Valentine sacks. To understand the full meaning of this story you will have to know I gave both the girls between 15-20 packs of gun for Christmas. That being said, their sacks included new pajama pants, candy and more packs of gun. Lexi was so excited about the gun. I asked her if she did not have gun from Christmas and she said she had already chewed all of it. "Mamma Kim, you know I am addicted to gun. That gun was gone a long time ago and I am soooo happy to have some more. Get out of the way so I can open the pack and chew a piece." I suppose that means she was happy with the contents of her sack. Now I know what needs to go in her bag for Easter.
Maggie and Mason are now in Mothers Day out on Tuesdays and Thursdays; therefore, Bree has free time on those two days to do some things she wants to do. It has been really good for the twins even though they do not like going.
I had committed to teach a class for the home school group at our church. It sounded like a good idea months ago when Melissa asked but as time got closer and my wagon was loaded I began to get stressed but the Lord took care of that for me. No one signed up for the class I was going to teach and I can devote that time to other commitments. Thank you Lord for once again taking care of me.
Kim
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Life takes over
Will life ever slow down or get back to at least some sense of normal? It seems as if there are not enough hours in a day
to do all I need to do and I am getting less and less sleep because of it. Taxes are a curse. I have been working for the last three weeks trying to get everything together to file all the things the IRS has to have. Even though I am OCD, it still takes me weeks to put everything together. This is an unnecessary evil that could be avoided.
It does not help anything that I have taken on a new job--a volunteer job at that-- I really do not like jobs that do not pay but that is what comes with working for your children. Please understand I did n ot ask for nor did I want this job; however, Will does not trust anyone other than me to do things the way they need to be done so add into the mix all the things I have to do for myself I am now in the car business again and seem to be at Will's call whenever he needs something. I am trying hard to find him help other than myself, you know maybe like Annacarmie. Not sure if that combination would work or not but I am to the point I am willing to try anything. I do not like doing titles.
Makenna has had an ear infection that has kept us in the house for a week. I feel we have been very blessed that she is five months old and this is the first time she has been sick at all other than a runny nose. I feel sure that is a result of allergies. All the rest of us have allergies so how could she not have them also. She is growing and learning new things every day. At four months she began rolling over on her own. Now at five months she is trying her best to crawl. She gets on her hands and knees and rocks back and forth all the time. It will not be long before she will be mobile. I am not sure how I will contain her then. She has not teeth right now but it probably will not be long. She is chewing on everything in sight and drooling all the time. Blowing raspberries is a new thing she has learned. It is so sweet to see her laying there blowing bubbles and whatever she sees.
I know now how many things I missed as my own children were growing up. I was busy working and trying to take care of them, a house, and all the others demands of a young wife and mother. I have been reminded of that with Makenna. Those other things do not seem to hold near as much importance now as they did when I was younger. I make sure to take time to play with Makenna and let other things go. As you know that is very hard for an OCD person to do, but I can do it if it means spending time with sweet baby girl, Makenna Kate.
I do not know what has happened over the last few weeks but Makenna has decided she wants to wake up two or three times during the night for a bottle. It is killing me to have to get up that much. Any one got any suggestions as to what I might do to get her to sleep through the night?
I make it ok losing sleep for a little while but when it goes on repeatedly I begin to get very irritable. That is where I am right now. Please be praying for me to not take my irritability out on those around me.
I have begun a new Bible study, Discerning the voice of God by Priscilla Shirer, that is just what I needed; however, it has not been an easy study. If you ever get a chance to hear Priscilla speak in person do not miss the opportunity. God has been calling me out of y comfort zone and to a life of greater obedience to Him as a result of this study. Yes I want to live a life of greater obedience but it is so hard to do and sometimes I just want to give up. That is not an option as I was reminded as I studied. God has a plan for each of our lives and that plan is to prosper us and to give us hope and a future (Jer 29:11) and His plan will be complete in His time not mine. That is the hardest part for me to wait on His time. Several times over the last few months I have wanted to help His plan along in my time. Each time he has stopped me in my tracks and reminded me He is in control. Thank goodness He is in control because I know I would surely make a big mess.
Do the trials ever become less severe? I guess not for me because I am sure it is those trials and the difficulties that come along with them that keep me on my knees seeking my Lord.
Stephanie and the girls are on the way to Tuscaloosa tonight in order for Taylor to compete in gymnastics. I would have loved to go but I had already committed to fill in as a teacher in a Sunday school class. Taylor loves gymnastics so much, it is her life. Tay, I pray you have a good meet. Do your best and have a good time doing it. Love, Mamma Kim
I know this has been a long post but I will try to do a better job of updating this crazy life I live.
to do all I need to do and I am getting less and less sleep because of it. Taxes are a curse. I have been working for the last three weeks trying to get everything together to file all the things the IRS has to have. Even though I am OCD, it still takes me weeks to put everything together. This is an unnecessary evil that could be avoided.It does not help anything that I have taken on a new job--a volunteer job at that-- I really do not like jobs that do not pay but that is what comes with working for your children. Please understand I did n ot ask for nor did I want this job; however, Will does not trust anyone other than me to do things the way they need to be done so add into the mix all the things I have to do for myself I am now in the car business again and seem to be at Will's call whenever he needs something. I am trying hard to find him help other than myself, you know maybe like Annacarmie. Not sure if that combination would work or not but I am to the point I am willing to try anything. I do not like doing titles.
Makenna has had an ear infection that has kept us in the house for a week. I feel we have been very blessed that she is five months old and this is the first time she has been sick at all other than a runny nose. I feel sure that is a result of allergies. All the rest of us have allergies so how could she not have them also. She is growing and learning new things every day. At four months she began rolling over on her own. Now at five months she is trying her best to crawl. She gets on her hands and knees and rocks back and forth all the time. It will not be long before she will be mobile. I am not sure how I will contain her then. She has not teeth right now but it probably will not be long. She is chewing on everything in sight and drooling all the time. Blowing raspberries is a new thing she has learned. It is so sweet to see her laying there blowing bubbles and whatever she sees.
I know now how many things I missed as my own children were growing up. I was busy working and trying to take care of them, a house, and all the others demands of a young wife and mother. I have been reminded of that with Makenna. Those other things do not seem to hold near as much importance now as they did when I was younger. I make sure to take time to play with Makenna and let other things go. As you know that is very hard for an OCD person to do, but I can do it if it means spending time with sweet baby girl, Makenna Kate.
I do not know what has happened over the last few weeks but Makenna has decided she wants to wake up two or three times during the night for a bottle. It is killing me to have to get up that much. Any one got any suggestions as to what I might do to get her to sleep through the night?
I make it ok losing sleep for a little while but when it goes on repeatedly I begin to get very irritable. That is where I am right now. Please be praying for me to not take my irritability out on those around me.
I have begun a new Bible study, Discerning the voice of God by Priscilla Shirer, that is just what I needed; however, it has not been an easy study. If you ever get a chance to hear Priscilla speak in person do not miss the opportunity. God has been calling me out of y comfort zone and to a life of greater obedience to Him as a result of this study. Yes I want to live a life of greater obedience but it is so hard to do and sometimes I just want to give up. That is not an option as I was reminded as I studied. God has a plan for each of our lives and that plan is to prosper us and to give us hope and a future (Jer 29:11) and His plan will be complete in His time not mine. That is the hardest part for me to wait on His time. Several times over the last few months I have wanted to help His plan along in my time. Each time he has stopped me in my tracks and reminded me He is in control. Thank goodness He is in control because I know I would surely make a big mess.
Do the trials ever become less severe? I guess not for me because I am sure it is those trials and the difficulties that come along with them that keep me on my knees seeking my Lord.
Stephanie and the girls are on the way to Tuscaloosa tonight in order for Taylor to compete in gymnastics. I would have loved to go but I had already committed to fill in as a teacher in a Sunday school class. Taylor loves gymnastics so much, it is her life. Tay, I pray you have a good meet. Do your best and have a good time doing it. Love, Mamma Kim
I know this has been a long post but I will try to do a better job of updating this crazy life I live.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
School days
School starts today and the girls are definitely not ready. I do not know that they would ever be ready. They love the summer, getting to sleep late, swimming, playing, and not having such a rigid routine of school, homework, and bedtime. I am sure those first weeks will be difficult as they get back into a routine.
I pray Lexi gets a teacher that is right for her and one that makes school enjpyable for her this year. Most times I do not worry about her; however, last year was and exception. Not that she did not want to go to school but she cried incessantly about going. At first she said her teacher was too hard and she was going to fail. This is the child that gets upset if she makes less than a 98. I cannot even imagine the stress she put Stephanie through having to drag her out of the car every day for weeks. I will be anxious to hear tonight how school went for both of the girls.
Kim
I pray Lexi gets a teacher that is right for her and one that makes school enjpyable for her this year. Most times I do not worry about her; however, last year was and exception. Not that she did not want to go to school but she cried incessantly about going. At first she said her teacher was too hard and she was going to fail. This is the child that gets upset if she makes less than a 98. I cannot even imagine the stress she put Stephanie through having to drag her out of the car every day for weeks. I will be anxious to hear tonight how school went for both of the girls.
Kim
Friday, June 20, 2008
Taylor
Yesterday was a fun day. Taylor and I celebrated her birthday. For as long as I can remember, when someone has a birthday, Mamma Kim and the birthday person spends the day together doing whatever the birthday person wants to do. We shopped, talked, ate and played. No one likes to eat at Chili's with Taylor; however, this was her special day and she could pick wherever she wanted to eat. That was Chili's. Not only could she pick where she wanted to eat but she could order anything she wanted to eat. That included an appetizer, qeueso and chips, then her favorite buffalo wings and to end the meal she had a chocolate molten lava cake which is to die for.
After completing the meal there was one more task at hand before heading to the gym for gymnastics. The most important task of all was opening her present. It is really hard to surprise a 13 year old but I was able to pull off a surprise this time. I knew she had been wanting a new purse. I told her mother not to let her buy one because I had something in mind. My plan worked perfectly. I wrapped the purse and the wallet I had for her. Taylor had called me earlier in the week telling me she wanted money to go toward a computer she is wanting to purchase. I placed the money I was giving her in the wallet. She opened the box and saw the purse. Excitement overtook her because she had not wanted to spend her money on a new purse. Finally she had a purse with out spending her money. Then she saw the wallet. She still did not know there was money in it. At this point she thought I had just given her a purse for her birthday and that was all. On opening the wallet she squealed when she saw the money for her computer. That kind of excitement over a gift makes me so happy that I able to give her something she wants.
Taylor is truly one of the blessings in my life and I thank God for that precious blessing. Happy Birthday, my precious Taylor.
Mamma Kim
After completing the meal there was one more task at hand before heading to the gym for gymnastics. The most important task of all was opening her present. It is really hard to surprise a 13 year old but I was able to pull off a surprise this time. I knew she had been wanting a new purse. I told her mother not to let her buy one because I had something in mind. My plan worked perfectly. I wrapped the purse and the wallet I had for her. Taylor had called me earlier in the week telling me she wanted money to go toward a computer she is wanting to purchase. I placed the money I was giving her in the wallet. She opened the box and saw the purse. Excitement overtook her because she had not wanted to spend her money on a new purse. Finally she had a purse with out spending her money. Then she saw the wallet. She still did not know there was money in it. At this point she thought I had just given her a purse for her birthday and that was all. On opening the wallet she squealed when she saw the money for her computer. That kind of excitement over a gift makes me so happy that I able to give her something she wants.
Taylor is truly one of the blessings in my life and I thank God for that precious blessing. Happy Birthday, my precious Taylor.
Mamma Kim
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