1. I am so thankful for such a great special needs program that Andrew is a part of. I am already sad thinking about leaving that place of security for him and me. Andrew's teacher was so positive today at our annual case conference. She keeps telling me that Andrew will thrive in kindergarten and that he will be okay. What a blessing! All the encouragment will not keep me from crying on preschool graduation day, though!
2. Jarod has started reading books on his own. He's been able to read for a while, but has still wanted ERic or I to read to him. Yesterday, he was sitting in our comfy red chair reading a chapter book on (what else?...) Star Wars. I was so proud and thankful that he likes and wants to read. He's growing up so fast!
3. My house looks really picked up today! I have been trying to keep the toys, videos, books, etc.... picked up so my house doesn't seem so cluttered. I'm thankful for friends that keep me accountable and that I am trying to be on top of things. Anyone want to come over? There's actually a seat on the couch for you!
4. I'm thankful that I'm needed. It's nice to feel needed.
5. I'm thankful for a loving husband and that communication is a good thing! (One would think that after 12 years, we would have figured that out by now.)
Friday, February 27, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009
finally
Greetings to those of you who read this blog. I know it's been a while. I get the winter blues sometimes and I just haven't felt like writing anything. Today was much better since the sun was out! So, here are my 5 for Friday...
1. Andrew is becoming more successful at the potty all the time. I didn't think this day would ever come! He still will not tell us when he has go, but I haven't run out of underwear in one day in a very long time. He will even go poo poo inthe potty if the door to the bathroom is closed and he is alone. Guess he just needs his privacy! I am so thankful for this breakthrough!
2. I am so thankful the Eric has a steady job and that we were able to purchase a new used mini van last week. Our white van had been with us since Jarod was born, 8 years ago. It was still running fine, but we needed something with a little more leg room. (our boys are long legged). Eric and I headed down to Decatur and found a really good deal on a blue mini van. I feel very blessed!
3. We went down to Indy last weekend to celebrate my grandma's 94th birthday. She probably didn't know any of us, but it was really neat to be with my cousin and my uncle again. I see them maybe once a year. I remember spending the night at my grandma's house. Grandma would always greet me with her arms open wide and a smile. "Oh, BECKYYYYY!" she would say. She would make popcorn on the stove with lots of butter and we would watch an old black and white movie. Then when it was time for bed, she would tuck in my with a very soft brown blanket that the cat loved. I can still smell the way her house smelled. I found a perfume once that had the same scent, but never did purchase it. I think I want it to just stay in my memory.
4. I love facebook. I spend way too much time on there being nosey. But, I have re-connected with some long time friends that I have seen in years. My dear friend, Kelly has been a friend since high school. She is the only one I know that can twist her lips like me. My friend, Cassie I have known since childhood. Her mom was the one that noticed my lazy eye when I was 3 and told my mom about it. Cassie, our moms and I would meet for lunch every summer. We would meet downtown Indy at the Hilton Hotel. While Cassie's mom and my mom caught up, Cassie and I would ride the glass elevators up and down. Occasionaly, we would get off on the top floor and look down. I even recall one time spitting a spit ball off the balcony and watching it land on some guy's head. Not my proudest moment. I am so thankful for these two gals and that we can stay in touch through the amazing technology of the internet.
5. I am thankful for a God who loves me. For a God who desires a relationship with me. For a God who is worthy of my praise even when I am weak. I have been reading through Leviticus for BSF and God has shown me that He is serious about our relationship. He is harsh to the Israelites when they choose to disobey him. But it's because He loves them so much. They mattered to him. I matter to Him.
1. Andrew is becoming more successful at the potty all the time. I didn't think this day would ever come! He still will not tell us when he has go, but I haven't run out of underwear in one day in a very long time. He will even go poo poo inthe potty if the door to the bathroom is closed and he is alone. Guess he just needs his privacy! I am so thankful for this breakthrough!
2. I am so thankful the Eric has a steady job and that we were able to purchase a new used mini van last week. Our white van had been with us since Jarod was born, 8 years ago. It was still running fine, but we needed something with a little more leg room. (our boys are long legged). Eric and I headed down to Decatur and found a really good deal on a blue mini van. I feel very blessed!
3. We went down to Indy last weekend to celebrate my grandma's 94th birthday. She probably didn't know any of us, but it was really neat to be with my cousin and my uncle again. I see them maybe once a year. I remember spending the night at my grandma's house. Grandma would always greet me with her arms open wide and a smile. "Oh, BECKYYYYY!" she would say. She would make popcorn on the stove with lots of butter and we would watch an old black and white movie. Then when it was time for bed, she would tuck in my with a very soft brown blanket that the cat loved. I can still smell the way her house smelled. I found a perfume once that had the same scent, but never did purchase it. I think I want it to just stay in my memory.
4. I love facebook. I spend way too much time on there being nosey. But, I have re-connected with some long time friends that I have seen in years. My dear friend, Kelly has been a friend since high school. She is the only one I know that can twist her lips like me. My friend, Cassie I have known since childhood. Her mom was the one that noticed my lazy eye when I was 3 and told my mom about it. Cassie, our moms and I would meet for lunch every summer. We would meet downtown Indy at the Hilton Hotel. While Cassie's mom and my mom caught up, Cassie and I would ride the glass elevators up and down. Occasionaly, we would get off on the top floor and look down. I even recall one time spitting a spit ball off the balcony and watching it land on some guy's head. Not my proudest moment. I am so thankful for these two gals and that we can stay in touch through the amazing technology of the internet.
5. I am thankful for a God who loves me. For a God who desires a relationship with me. For a God who is worthy of my praise even when I am weak. I have been reading through Leviticus for BSF and God has shown me that He is serious about our relationship. He is harsh to the Israelites when they choose to disobey him. But it's because He loves them so much. They mattered to him. I matter to Him.
Friday, January 30, 2009
my 5 on Friday
1. I am thankful for school closings and two hour delays. I like having my kids around (most of the time) and it's nice not to have to be rushed!
2. Eric and I went to a meeting the night on autism. It really opened Eric's eyes to some things. I am thankful that he loves his kids and wants what is best for them.
3. I was able to talk to a dear friend on the phone the other day. We both had school closed and so it was a great opportunity to catch up. She has a daughter with special needs and it's wonderful to have a friend who can relate to all the "stuff" that come with having a kid that are different than others. We talked for an hour and half!!! We are both such the talkers!
4. Andrew is getting so good at navigating on the computer. Iam thankful that he is not watching as many videos these days, but now I can't get him off the computer! :>)
5. We are having friends over on Sunday for the Super Bowl. It will be great to hang out and watch a good game. Now..what to fix to munch on while watching Kurt Warner?
2. Eric and I went to a meeting the night on autism. It really opened Eric's eyes to some things. I am thankful that he loves his kids and wants what is best for them.
3. I was able to talk to a dear friend on the phone the other day. We both had school closed and so it was a great opportunity to catch up. She has a daughter with special needs and it's wonderful to have a friend who can relate to all the "stuff" that come with having a kid that are different than others. We talked for an hour and half!!! We are both such the talkers!
4. Andrew is getting so good at navigating on the computer. Iam thankful that he is not watching as many videos these days, but now I can't get him off the computer! :>)
5. We are having friends over on Sunday for the Super Bowl. It will be great to hang out and watch a good game. Now..what to fix to munch on while watching Kurt Warner?
Monday, January 26, 2009
My 5 on Monday
I have somehow fallen off the bandwagon with writing my 5 things I'm thankful for on Fridays. I will try to start fresh this week and do two.
1. We had a great time celebrating Craig and Claire's birthdays on Saturday. I was so delighted to watch Andrew and his cousin Claire interact while playing Wheel of Forutne on the computer. Claire was calling out letters and Andrew turned to her and said, "Claire, F" He acknowledged her. Claire was so excited that Andrew didn't even hit her!
2. I am so proud of Jarod. He won first place at his Pinewood Derby for cub scouts on Friday. He even won grand champion for the whole pack. Way to go, Jarod! We are trying to teach him how to be a good sport in winning and losing. I am proud of Eric too. He was in charge of the night. He did a great job in calling out the winners, getting everything set up and making the evening so much fun for the cub scouts and their families.
3. I am so thankful that I could spend the afternoon with my mom on Friday. We had a belated celebratiion of her birthday by going to Casa's for lunch and then shopping. My dad took Andrew to Pizza Hut by himself. I think that was the first time my dad has done that. Hey had fun!
4. I sang on our praise team at church for the first time in a lonnngggg time. it was wonderful to worship God in that way and help the congregation worship Him too. I am thankful for my friend, Tammy who kept things in SS under control until I got there.
5. I am so thankful to God for being a part of every little detail in my life!
1. We had a great time celebrating Craig and Claire's birthdays on Saturday. I was so delighted to watch Andrew and his cousin Claire interact while playing Wheel of Forutne on the computer. Claire was calling out letters and Andrew turned to her and said, "Claire, F" He acknowledged her. Claire was so excited that Andrew didn't even hit her!
2. I am so proud of Jarod. He won first place at his Pinewood Derby for cub scouts on Friday. He even won grand champion for the whole pack. Way to go, Jarod! We are trying to teach him how to be a good sport in winning and losing. I am proud of Eric too. He was in charge of the night. He did a great job in calling out the winners, getting everything set up and making the evening so much fun for the cub scouts and their families.
3. I am so thankful that I could spend the afternoon with my mom on Friday. We had a belated celebratiion of her birthday by going to Casa's for lunch and then shopping. My dad took Andrew to Pizza Hut by himself. I think that was the first time my dad has done that. Hey had fun!
4. I sang on our praise team at church for the first time in a lonnngggg time. it was wonderful to worship God in that way and help the congregation worship Him too. I am thankful for my friend, Tammy who kept things in SS under control until I got there.
5. I am so thankful to God for being a part of every little detail in my life!
25 things about me
I was tagged to do this on facebook and thought it would be fun to post this here too.
1. I have had glasses since I was three years old. I even had bifocals for a while. I then finally got contacts in 7th grade. But now, I am back to wearing glasses againl. I'm just old. Besides, my 4 1/2 year old gets upset when I don't have my glasses on.
2. My husband proposed to me before a production of Crazy for You at Rose Hullman. He and his quartet sang "For the Longest Time" while I was sitting on stage next to a table with a rose on it. After the song, Eric got down on one knee and proposed. We have it on tape!
3. If I could move my entire family, friends and their families, my church and my house, I would move to Roanoke, VA. Eric and i lived there for a year after we were married. I loved the southern hospitality and the beautiful mountains. But alas, no one is willing to move.
4. Autism is now a word that is part of our family. Andrew was diagnosed in Jan. of 2008. I now know why God allowed me to work in special education for 3 years and not a get a classroom teaching job. it was to be ready for our child.
5. I hate hospitals. I don't like the smell. I don't like being around sick people. But, God's working on me. I've visited a couple of people now...I went with a friend.
6. I was a stand- up comic once. I bombed. I decided that comedy was not my gig.
7. I have a goal to paint my front room by March 9. Haven't even taken the Christmas tree down yet. We'll see if I make.
8. I have a passion for MOPS and reaching out to moms.
9. I took piano lessons for 8 years, but I can't even play Happy birthday. How sad is that! My piano teacher's name was Rowena and she had blue hair. the best part of lessons was playing duets with my cousins. We would just giggle and get in trouble.
10. I am loving Bible Study Fellowship this year. I love learning about Moses and the Tabernacle.
11. My favorite tv show ever is Little House on the Prairie. I liked it when Pa cried. My neighbor and I used to play Little House. She would be Mary and I was Laura. One time, she spent the night and we wore shower caps to bed and called my dad "Pa."
12. I've always wanted to be the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat. Don't think it will ever happen, but a girl can dream, right!
13. I made my acting debut in college. Never thought I would get the acting bug, but it was a great release for me and got me to step out of my comfort zone.
14. I love the movie, Cars. I will watch it by myself without kids.
15. Most Monday mornings I hang out with my best friend, Jen. We drink coffee and talk, talk, talk and talk. Did I mention that we talk? We also laugh a lot!
16. I don't like to grocery shop. My husband goes on Saturdays with the list and comes home with everything. Shoe shopping is a different story!
17. I love Celtic Women!!! I got in a zone when they are on PBS. It's mesmerizing. I have the vidoes, but when they are PBS, I can't turn the channel. I think they are coming to the Fort this summer. I want to go!
18. I've lived in Fort Wayne long enough now, that I call it "the Fort".
19. I don't like to bake. It's messy. Too many steps. I have to then clean up the mess. I'm a terrible mom because my kids don't get cookies and milk after school. That's another reason I go to Jen's- to get some yummy baked goods. My mom would actually have cookies and milk waiting for my brother and I after school. She is such the Martha Stewart.
20. It is Jan. 26 and my Christmas tree is still up. I feel like I am in the episode of Everybody Loves Raymond where they left the suitcase on the stairs. Nobody would talk about it, but Debra and Ray thought the other should take it upstairs. That's why my tree is not down. I think Eric should take it down and he probably thinks I should. So, it's a silent battle of the wills.
21. I like to do laundry. There's a sense of accomplishment when the clothes smell good and are folded in the baskets. Now, just to get them to the drawers...
22. I want a new mini van. Yes, I am one of those crazy moms who actually really likes them! There's a chance we could get one this summer. I don't need anything real fancy, just one with automatic windows. Our van now has the crank windows. It's really frustrating at the drivethrough window and I have bend down and use muscle to open my window. Then if it's cold or raining, I have to do several times before I leave the fast food place. I know...I'm lazy.
23. I don't like to wear lipstick. It feels gloppy and it comes off so quickly. What's the point? I do love a great chapstick though!
24. I have never been to Disney World. It's okay, though. I will enjoy it someday with my family. We did go to Florida when I was in high school. My brother and I convinced our parents to get a suite at the hotel. That was awesome, especially since we normally went to State parks and had just one room. I have fond memories of the State Parks. We got lost on a dry creek bed once at Clifty Falls. We couldn't find our trail. We were walking forever. We even past a "real" hiker with a walking stick, backpack and a water bottle. I just had on my keds sneakers! We ended up walking from one end of the park to the other. When we finally found our way out, we made our dad go back to get our van. Ha ha.
25. My favorite type of food is Mexican. Love going to Banditos! But I also love a really good steak with sauted mushrooms and onions.
1. I have had glasses since I was three years old. I even had bifocals for a while. I then finally got contacts in 7th grade. But now, I am back to wearing glasses againl. I'm just old. Besides, my 4 1/2 year old gets upset when I don't have my glasses on.
2. My husband proposed to me before a production of Crazy for You at Rose Hullman. He and his quartet sang "For the Longest Time" while I was sitting on stage next to a table with a rose on it. After the song, Eric got down on one knee and proposed. We have it on tape!
3. If I could move my entire family, friends and their families, my church and my house, I would move to Roanoke, VA. Eric and i lived there for a year after we were married. I loved the southern hospitality and the beautiful mountains. But alas, no one is willing to move.
4. Autism is now a word that is part of our family. Andrew was diagnosed in Jan. of 2008. I now know why God allowed me to work in special education for 3 years and not a get a classroom teaching job. it was to be ready for our child.
5. I hate hospitals. I don't like the smell. I don't like being around sick people. But, God's working on me. I've visited a couple of people now...I went with a friend.
6. I was a stand- up comic once. I bombed. I decided that comedy was not my gig.
7. I have a goal to paint my front room by March 9. Haven't even taken the Christmas tree down yet. We'll see if I make.
8. I have a passion for MOPS and reaching out to moms.
9. I took piano lessons for 8 years, but I can't even play Happy birthday. How sad is that! My piano teacher's name was Rowena and she had blue hair. the best part of lessons was playing duets with my cousins. We would just giggle and get in trouble.
10. I am loving Bible Study Fellowship this year. I love learning about Moses and the Tabernacle.
11. My favorite tv show ever is Little House on the Prairie. I liked it when Pa cried. My neighbor and I used to play Little House. She would be Mary and I was Laura. One time, she spent the night and we wore shower caps to bed and called my dad "Pa."
12. I've always wanted to be the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat. Don't think it will ever happen, but a girl can dream, right!
13. I made my acting debut in college. Never thought I would get the acting bug, but it was a great release for me and got me to step out of my comfort zone.
14. I love the movie, Cars. I will watch it by myself without kids.
15. Most Monday mornings I hang out with my best friend, Jen. We drink coffee and talk, talk, talk and talk. Did I mention that we talk? We also laugh a lot!
16. I don't like to grocery shop. My husband goes on Saturdays with the list and comes home with everything. Shoe shopping is a different story!
17. I love Celtic Women!!! I got in a zone when they are on PBS. It's mesmerizing. I have the vidoes, but when they are PBS, I can't turn the channel. I think they are coming to the Fort this summer. I want to go!
18. I've lived in Fort Wayne long enough now, that I call it "the Fort".
19. I don't like to bake. It's messy. Too many steps. I have to then clean up the mess. I'm a terrible mom because my kids don't get cookies and milk after school. That's another reason I go to Jen's- to get some yummy baked goods. My mom would actually have cookies and milk waiting for my brother and I after school. She is such the Martha Stewart.
20. It is Jan. 26 and my Christmas tree is still up. I feel like I am in the episode of Everybody Loves Raymond where they left the suitcase on the stairs. Nobody would talk about it, but Debra and Ray thought the other should take it upstairs. That's why my tree is not down. I think Eric should take it down and he probably thinks I should. So, it's a silent battle of the wills.
21. I like to do laundry. There's a sense of accomplishment when the clothes smell good and are folded in the baskets. Now, just to get them to the drawers...
22. I want a new mini van. Yes, I am one of those crazy moms who actually really likes them! There's a chance we could get one this summer. I don't need anything real fancy, just one with automatic windows. Our van now has the crank windows. It's really frustrating at the drivethrough window and I have bend down and use muscle to open my window. Then if it's cold or raining, I have to do several times before I leave the fast food place. I know...I'm lazy.
23. I don't like to wear lipstick. It feels gloppy and it comes off so quickly. What's the point? I do love a great chapstick though!
24. I have never been to Disney World. It's okay, though. I will enjoy it someday with my family. We did go to Florida when I was in high school. My brother and I convinced our parents to get a suite at the hotel. That was awesome, especially since we normally went to State parks and had just one room. I have fond memories of the State Parks. We got lost on a dry creek bed once at Clifty Falls. We couldn't find our trail. We were walking forever. We even past a "real" hiker with a walking stick, backpack and a water bottle. I just had on my keds sneakers! We ended up walking from one end of the park to the other. When we finally found our way out, we made our dad go back to get our van. Ha ha.
25. My favorite type of food is Mexican. Love going to Banditos! But I also love a really good steak with sauted mushrooms and onions.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
I've been tagged
My friend, Rachel tagged me to take a side trip from my usual postings. So here goes.. The rules are to go to the place on your computer where you keep your pictures, choose the 4th folder, choose the 4th picture in that folder, explain the picture, then tag 4 other people to do the same.
This picture was taken in Feb. 2008. I have my pics organized by months, which are alphabetical. Anyway, the is a picture of the train track that Jarod and Eric put together one day. I think Jarod wanted a picture because I'm sure Andrew was on his way to knocking it down.
So, it's not a great picture, but it does give a small glimpse into our life with a perfectionist 8year old and a little brother who likes to knock things down.
This picture was taken in Feb. 2008. I have my pics organized by months, which are alphabetical. Anyway, the is a picture of the train track that Jarod and Eric put together one day. I think Jarod wanted a picture because I'm sure Andrew was on his way to knocking it down.
So, it's not a great picture, but it does give a small glimpse into our life with a perfectionist 8year old and a little brother who likes to knock things down.
Friday, January 9, 2009
My five on a snowy Friday
1. I am so thankful that both the boys have had great checkups with the eye doctor. Jarod won't have to go back for a whole year. Andrew doesn't have to go back until July and then he might be able to get rid of his bifocals. It seems like for the last 6 years we have been going to the eye doctor every other month. It's good to have a doctor that we can trust, but it's also good to not have to see him so regularly!
2. I enjoyed our snow day this week. The boys and I went to lunch and then ran some errands. I'm not sure why the schools were closed, but I'm thankful that i got a day to play with my boys.
3. Unfortunately, Eric came down with strep again on the snow day. So, he was home sick. I'm thankful that he is better today and went back to work.
4. My mom's birthday was Wed. I won't mention her age because she would let me have it! I am thankful for her life and others that have been impacted by her friendship. She is amazing with the elderly. She knows several of the residents that live in the unit of the nursing home with my Grandma. My mom faithfully checks on them as well. I am inspired by that!
5. I am thankful for the burden lifted off my shoulders. I have decided not to send out Christmas cards/letter/picture this year. With all of us being sick at some point throughout the month of December and the changes that came with the power outages, I have lost my spark to get them done. I think I will post my letter here this week and send it over e-mail. Hopefully, that isn't lame. On the bright side, I have cards waiting for me next year!
2. I enjoyed our snow day this week. The boys and I went to lunch and then ran some errands. I'm not sure why the schools were closed, but I'm thankful that i got a day to play with my boys.
3. Unfortunately, Eric came down with strep again on the snow day. So, he was home sick. I'm thankful that he is better today and went back to work.
4. My mom's birthday was Wed. I won't mention her age because she would let me have it! I am thankful for her life and others that have been impacted by her friendship. She is amazing with the elderly. She knows several of the residents that live in the unit of the nursing home with my Grandma. My mom faithfully checks on them as well. I am inspired by that!
5. I am thankful for the burden lifted off my shoulders. I have decided not to send out Christmas cards/letter/picture this year. With all of us being sick at some point throughout the month of December and the changes that came with the power outages, I have lost my spark to get them done. I think I will post my letter here this week and send it over e-mail. Hopefully, that isn't lame. On the bright side, I have cards waiting for me next year!
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