1. I am so thankful that we have power in spite of the storm. We even have the Littleford's staying with us until they have power or at least a generator to heat their house. I'm glad that we can help our good friends. They've even offered to help us clean our house when they go. Can't go wrong with that! :>)
2. Andrew had a very cute holiday party in class on Wed. The kids wore a shirt with a gingerbread man on it. We sang songs about the gingerbread man and we did the snowman hokey pokey. I even tried to make a gingerbread house with Andrew. It didn't turn out very well. I didn't take a picture...it was that bad. Andrew has such a wonderful teacher and aide. I am really going to miss them when Andrew is in kindergarten.
3. Eric and I went to Flat Top Grill last Friday night for dinner. It is one of our favorite places to eat. We haven't been there in such a long time though. Our kids were at breakaway for the evening at Avalon. I am so thankful for that program. It is a time for the parents of special needs kids to get a break for a couple of hours. It has been such a blessing to our family!
4. Jarod was able to meet his teacher's husband last week at school. Mr. C. is in the army and is home from a year long deployment to Iraq. The kids made him a banner to welcome him home. I am thankul for his service to our country, but more thankful that he is home with his family for Christmas.
5. I am thankful that the children's Christmas program at church last Sunday went well. I was so pleased that Andrew got up on stage. I am so thankful for Sherri and Kay for helping Andrew that morning. I am so proud of Jarod too. He said his lines so well with such confidence. My little boys are growing up so fast! It was a wonderful and simple way to share about Jesus' birthday.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Friday, December 12, 2008
my five for friday
1. Andrew wore the same pair of underwear the whole day yesterday! No accidents. He even went poopy in the potty. There was great rejoicing in the Hansen home!
2. I had lunch with my sister-in-law today. It is always good to be with her. She makes me laugh.
3. Eric's birthday was Wed. We went to Banditos for dinner. We had terrible service (which is odd for us), but Eric got a free birthday meal, so it was worth it. I am so thankful for my husband. He is a wonderful, Godly man. He is an amazing father and I am blessed to be married to him!
4. I am thankful that all the sickness is gone from the house. I'm praying the boys don't get sick. I need to buy a new can of Lysol so we can keep our house germ free for a while!
5. I am so thankful for the birth of Jesus and that I get to have a relationship with Him!
2. I had lunch with my sister-in-law today. It is always good to be with her. She makes me laugh.
3. Eric's birthday was Wed. We went to Banditos for dinner. We had terrible service (which is odd for us), but Eric got a free birthday meal, so it was worth it. I am so thankful for my husband. He is a wonderful, Godly man. He is an amazing father and I am blessed to be married to him!
4. I am thankful that all the sickness is gone from the house. I'm praying the boys don't get sick. I need to buy a new can of Lysol so we can keep our house germ free for a while!
5. I am so thankful for the birth of Jesus and that I get to have a relationship with Him!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Giving Thanks
Our house and family have been plagued by illness of some sort for quite a while. I have been hit with strep throat and I can't sleep. So, in the midst of not sleeping and eating salteens and eggs, I thought I would tackle all that I am thankful for in the last couple of weeks.
1. I am so thankful for a loving husband who has (and is) taking care of his sicky wife. He stayed home from work on Friday so I could sleep. Eric and Andrew went to Burger King for lunch. I am so blessed.
2. As some of you know, I had a horrible afternoon on Thursday with my Andrew. His autism was in full force. I had recieved some sad news before I picked Andrew up from school. I was crying and I don't know if he sensed that and that's why he acted out, but it was ugly. We then went to the dentist. Andrew just had a meltdown. Kicking and screaming and crying. I ended up just sobbing. Anyway, I kept thinking later, "Where was God in all of that?" I know that God goes before us, so I asked him to show me where He was that day...
a. He allowed time for me to grieve a little with someone and share our sorrow together.
b. Andrew's classmate that drives him nuts was not there on Thurs.
c. We didn't have to wait at all in the waiting room at the dentist office.
d. The hygenist is a friend of mine and she just hugged me and let me cry.
e. There was no charge for the appointment.
f. I had many encouraging facebook messages and phone calls later that evening.
I knew God was there, I just had to look beyond the tears.
3. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at my parent's house in Indy. We had a very yummy lunch with my brother and his family and mom and dad. Their daughter Kylie is quite the little girl. She loves to play with dolls. My mom saved all the dolls I had growing up and now Kylie thinks they are hers. Anyway, it was a joy to play with her and the dolls. Brought back fond memories of my childhood!
4. Tuesday night we went to Pizza Hut for dinner. They have a great kid's night with a magician! Andrew's teachers have been working on him saying hello to people. So, when the waitress came to our table, he looked right at her and said, "Good morning, Pizza." I was smiling from ear to ear!
5. I am done decorating for Christmas! All that needs to be done now is to put the boxes away. ( I think that Eric's job...) :>)
6. Jarod's teacher is a blessing. She is just great! I am thankful that she gets some time off next week to be with her hubby. He's been gone for a whole year in Iraq. I pray that their family has a wonderful time celebrating!
7. We are having some successes with potty training. Andrew is wearing underwear more and more, but still fights us at times to go potty. I keep praying that this will all end soon! But I keep rejoicing in the little joys!
1. I am so thankful for a loving husband who has (and is) taking care of his sicky wife. He stayed home from work on Friday so I could sleep. Eric and Andrew went to Burger King for lunch. I am so blessed.
2. As some of you know, I had a horrible afternoon on Thursday with my Andrew. His autism was in full force. I had recieved some sad news before I picked Andrew up from school. I was crying and I don't know if he sensed that and that's why he acted out, but it was ugly. We then went to the dentist. Andrew just had a meltdown. Kicking and screaming and crying. I ended up just sobbing. Anyway, I kept thinking later, "Where was God in all of that?" I know that God goes before us, so I asked him to show me where He was that day...
a. He allowed time for me to grieve a little with someone and share our sorrow together.
b. Andrew's classmate that drives him nuts was not there on Thurs.
c. We didn't have to wait at all in the waiting room at the dentist office.
d. The hygenist is a friend of mine and she just hugged me and let me cry.
e. There was no charge for the appointment.
f. I had many encouraging facebook messages and phone calls later that evening.
I knew God was there, I just had to look beyond the tears.
3. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at my parent's house in Indy. We had a very yummy lunch with my brother and his family and mom and dad. Their daughter Kylie is quite the little girl. She loves to play with dolls. My mom saved all the dolls I had growing up and now Kylie thinks they are hers. Anyway, it was a joy to play with her and the dolls. Brought back fond memories of my childhood!
4. Tuesday night we went to Pizza Hut for dinner. They have a great kid's night with a magician! Andrew's teachers have been working on him saying hello to people. So, when the waitress came to our table, he looked right at her and said, "Good morning, Pizza." I was smiling from ear to ear!
5. I am done decorating for Christmas! All that needs to be done now is to put the boxes away. ( I think that Eric's job...) :>)
6. Jarod's teacher is a blessing. She is just great! I am thankful that she gets some time off next week to be with her hubby. He's been gone for a whole year in Iraq. I pray that their family has a wonderful time celebrating!
7. We are having some successes with potty training. Andrew is wearing underwear more and more, but still fights us at times to go potty. I keep praying that this will all end soon! But I keep rejoicing in the little joys!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
My 5 (really late)
I thought about waiting until after Thanksgiving, but I might get really behind then.
1. I am very thankful that my hubby is finally feeling better. He's been home sick for about 5 days with strep throat. I will be able to sleep in my own bed tonight!
2. Andrew has a new friend. Okay, not necessarily new, but he now wants to see Kay at church every time we go. It is so neat for me to see him interacting with others and asking to see people. I am also thankful for Kay's candle. It makes Andrew's day!
3. We had a family birthday party in Huntington on Sat. to celebrate our nephew's 13th birthday. Wow! 13. When did that happen. I'm so proud of Ryan. He's pulled his grades up, joined the wrestling team and seems to be finding his place in middle school. I am thankful for family that is supportive!
4. There was a two hour delay on Friday. Eric was feeling well enough to stay with Jarod while I was able to help a friend out in the morning. I feel blessed when things like that happen. I was wondering how I was going to be able to help , but God worked it out. It's the little things that I am so grateful for when life gets a little nutty.
5. It has been fun to watch Jarod and Andrew interact with each other this week. Jarod starts this game with Andrew by asking, "What's your name?" And then Andrew will say, "Fred." Jarod responds, "That's not your name. What's your name?" Of course, there are lots of tickles and giggles between them. They will go back and forth for a few minutes with this little bit. I love it!
1. I am very thankful that my hubby is finally feeling better. He's been home sick for about 5 days with strep throat. I will be able to sleep in my own bed tonight!
2. Andrew has a new friend. Okay, not necessarily new, but he now wants to see Kay at church every time we go. It is so neat for me to see him interacting with others and asking to see people. I am also thankful for Kay's candle. It makes Andrew's day!
3. We had a family birthday party in Huntington on Sat. to celebrate our nephew's 13th birthday. Wow! 13. When did that happen. I'm so proud of Ryan. He's pulled his grades up, joined the wrestling team and seems to be finding his place in middle school. I am thankful for family that is supportive!
4. There was a two hour delay on Friday. Eric was feeling well enough to stay with Jarod while I was able to help a friend out in the morning. I feel blessed when things like that happen. I was wondering how I was going to be able to help , but God worked it out. It's the little things that I am so grateful for when life gets a little nutty.
5. It has been fun to watch Jarod and Andrew interact with each other this week. Jarod starts this game with Andrew by asking, "What's your name?" And then Andrew will say, "Fred." Jarod responds, "That's not your name. What's your name?" Of course, there are lots of tickles and giggles between them. They will go back and forth for a few minutes with this little bit. I love it!
Friday, November 14, 2008
My 5
1. I am thankful that Andrew is doing better at school. We had some bad weeks while Eric was gone. The teachers were getting a little concerned. But, today at playgroup, he was back to old self again.
2. I get to have breakfast in the morning with my college roommate, Valerie. I haven't seen her in ages and I'm looking forward to catching up.
3. Eric and I get a date tonight! The kids are going to Breakaway at Avalon and we are going to Casa's for dinner. We are double dating with Matt and Jen. Can't wait for good food, good friends and good conversation.
4. I am thankful that God is my provider. He provides me daily with what I need.
5. I am thankful for being a little under the weather this week. I know....that sounds strange. But it has allowed me to just stay home, get some things done around the house, rest! and play with Andrew. I am usually just on the go for one reason or another. I have even watched a movie that didn't have Luke Skywalker or Thomas the Train in it! That was refreshing.
2. I get to have breakfast in the morning with my college roommate, Valerie. I haven't seen her in ages and I'm looking forward to catching up.
3. Eric and I get a date tonight! The kids are going to Breakaway at Avalon and we are going to Casa's for dinner. We are double dating with Matt and Jen. Can't wait for good food, good friends and good conversation.
4. I am thankful that God is my provider. He provides me daily with what I need.
5. I am thankful for being a little under the weather this week. I know....that sounds strange. But it has allowed me to just stay home, get some things done around the house, rest! and play with Andrew. I am usually just on the go for one reason or another. I have even watched a movie that didn't have Luke Skywalker or Thomas the Train in it! That was refreshing.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
pink socks
As I was getting out of the shower this morning, I heard Andrew around in my room. I looked out to check on him and he was laying down on the floor looking at a book with my bright pink socks on his feet. The fact that he put them on by himself is great, but the fact that he was wearing my aloa infused bright pink poka dot socks was not that great. Oh how I wish I had a camera!
Monday, November 10, 2008
October pics
Andrew and I went to Hilger's for a field trip with school. He had a great time
Jarod's Grandma made him a Luke Skywalker costume for Halloween. It had to be like the one Luke wore in Return of the Jedi. He was so happy and couldn't wait until Halloween.
Here's Jarod and his buddy, Kris ready to get some candy.
This is closest thing we could get to a costume for Andrew. We called him Tom Sawyer with an engineer hat.
Here's Jarod and his buddy, Kris ready to get some candy.
This is closest thing we could get to a costume for Andrew. We called him Tom Sawyer with an engineer hat.
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