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Thursday, January 26, 2012
OOOhhhh Yeah!...
...CANNOT WAIT to receive my order of Justin Bieber toothbrushes.He's going to make brushing my teeth sooooooo much fun! ;)
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
If My Post from Yesterday...
....offended you or made you cry or made you mad or sad or depressed....
because I hate sounding depressed and passing on my depression
and sounding like I'm "victimizing myself" (yes,my sister thought my thoughts sounded like a big pity party : D )
Although I'm not going to say sorry...because I'll probably have a bad week again sometime ;)
...here's a little something to cheer you up... :D
Talking about my sister...I used to do this very thing to her...tell her that she was probably adopted! ...She never got quite as offended as this little dude...
...because her nose reassured her - she was definitley a Lantz!... ;)
Now I will stop posting at her expense ;)
She's a great sis! I love her and she's quite a pretty girl! ;)
Good day to all! I love all of my readers - (that is if you're not just majorly stalking me or something) and I wish all of you the happiest,most successful day!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Packing Lunches and Serving my Lord
Have you ever had a week where all you want to do is dissappear? You feel like you could die and pretty much nobody (excluding your hubby and kids) would miss you? That was me last week! :) I was wallowing in depressing thoughts.Feeding myself untrue thoughts - and believing them.And my mind was going a hundred miles a minute...not funny when your already wallowing! ;)
And in the midst of all this it was a tough parenting week! Tough as in totally not knowing how to handle some of the silliest fights and complaints - tough to the point that it made you feel like screaming and throwing your hands up in the air and giving up! Yep,just plain tough! If you've never had a week like that consider yourself blessed! ;)
One day I actually thought that I could maybe be positive and think of a blessing in the middle of all the caos and so the thought came to mind that I am so thankful for a husband who comes home and can help me along and support me through the tough times....A husband that comes home...that is an incredible blessing! I can't imagine having to bear the load of child training alone. I thank God for Joel!
Although being positive and thankful is always good, it doesn't necessarily mean it takes away the blues! ;) Because it didn't do that for me. Friday I finally had a break down! I sat down and prayed and read some of the book that I'm reading through for my quiet time.
One area I struggled in lately was the area of "what can I do that is important? what can I do for God?What can I do that really matters and feels like I'm doing something valuable? Like I am of value to someone?
I love my children.I love them to pieces in fact! But sometimes I get tired of wiping dirty bottoms,answering a million questions, saying "no" to the point that it feels like the only word in my vocabulary,breaking up another fight, or keeping track of another time out.... and the list could go on.In my heart I knew all of this stuff was good but at times it seems so mundane - just blah - like I do it everyday over and over!
The last while I had dreams...dreams of 'some things' I really wanted to do, that at the time felt like it'd be important,like I would really be helping someone needy.And 'some of these things' I would love to do someday when the time is right - but Friday,Friday when I had my breakdown I prayed that God would help me be LIKE HIM.For me to live LIKE HIM.I don't remember my exact words but I was desperate.
And then I sat down to read my book. The book is amazing and I know I mentioned it before but if you've never read "Completely His" you may want to put it on your list.And as I began reading,God began speaking very clearly to me. And he brought to my mind Joel's lunch! ;) Yep,crazy! I know! speaking to me through a lunch!?
For those of you who don't know me, I ABSOLUTELY DID NOT LIKE packing lunches! I would've loved to have Joel grab a bite to eat in town all the time (until I kinda figured the cost one time ;) ). But it really was a drag to me,to get up in the morning and pack his lunch! Mornings I don't always function well and even having to spread PB&J on a sandwich was sometimes to much! But the thought struck me -and it was definitley from God- that packing lunches and wiping bottoms is where I'm supposed to be right now! That every little action like that is indeed worship to God! (who would've thought!? ;) And that I need to be faithful in the small things before I can ever expect to be trusted with big things! And taking care of children is VERY important because we are raising these little people for His Kingdom.And that is important!
I know all of this is old news, things I knew before,things you know, but the struggle I went through gave it all a different meaning! It gave me renewed energy to pick up again and keep going and to pack those lunches to the best of my ability! ;)
When I die, and if the only words on my gravestone read "She was totally committed to God, the BEST MOMMY and WIFE in the world, who packed the most amazing lunches" I will be happy! Happy to know that I submitted my life to God to be used for His glory.
And as for the negative thoughts about myself and others,and how I probably could die and no one would miss me...God showed me in various ways last week that those thoughts were not true...but even if they were true,that it's ok! But to allow yourself to fester on negative thoughts like that is never a good idea!The devil had me right where he wanted me! Depressed and feeling blue
As I let all of this soak in and let God speak to me and get rid of the negativity, I felt happy.I still feel happy! And when hard times hit again, I can always look back on times like this and remember...remember that God is there and HE CARES!
I had a million other thoughts,thoughts and dreams that I won't bother writing about right now but I'm so thankful for things that God is bringing to my attention! Because these things He's speaking to me about are making me a better person through Him! I want to be a person that's committed to Him and what He has for my/our life.
On to other things... :)
Since we were traveling over Joel's birthday I felt like we never did get to celebrate the way I wanted to celebrate.My family had a little celebration for him but I didn't get to make him a special cake and he'd already accidently found his gift :/ (that was a bum deal but totally my fault!) So I decided when we came home that I would try to decorate some cupcakes and invite his sister and brother that live down here and their families and we'd have a 2nd celebration.I found the coolest golf cupcakes online that I thought would be fun to make.They weren't perfect but he enjoyed them.
Lawayne also had a birthday so Ruth brought a cake for him and Joel had his Golf Course.It was a fun evening having family over and catching up.Although we live not to far apart,we rarely see each other.And yes,my hubby is getting closer and closer to that big 3-0! ;) I like to tease him although he still has what,2 years to go? ;)
We've also had fun family times. Braxton loves playing memory and candy land so on this particular evening we sat down and played candy land,burned a candle and ate Peanut M&Ms.The kids thought it was great! ;) ...And I guess the candle left an impression on Braxton because last night when they were sitting at the little table coloring or cutting,whatever they were doing, he wanted a candle "to make it cozy." ;) :)
I love that we get to have this life - our life. Thankful that God gave me the family and friends he did.I hope all of you have a awesome encouraging week! :)
The weather is so beautiful I'm thinking of going out and finding something to do outside.Why be inside when it's absolutely GORGEOUS outside!?
Love to all,
Staci
And in the midst of all this it was a tough parenting week! Tough as in totally not knowing how to handle some of the silliest fights and complaints - tough to the point that it made you feel like screaming and throwing your hands up in the air and giving up! Yep,just plain tough! If you've never had a week like that consider yourself blessed! ;)
One day I actually thought that I could maybe be positive and think of a blessing in the middle of all the caos and so the thought came to mind that I am so thankful for a husband who comes home and can help me along and support me through the tough times....A husband that comes home...that is an incredible blessing! I can't imagine having to bear the load of child training alone. I thank God for Joel!
Although being positive and thankful is always good, it doesn't necessarily mean it takes away the blues! ;) Because it didn't do that for me. Friday I finally had a break down! I sat down and prayed and read some of the book that I'm reading through for my quiet time.
One area I struggled in lately was the area of "what can I do that is important? what can I do for God?What can I do that really matters and feels like I'm doing something valuable? Like I am of value to someone?
I love my children.I love them to pieces in fact! But sometimes I get tired of wiping dirty bottoms,answering a million questions, saying "no" to the point that it feels like the only word in my vocabulary,breaking up another fight, or keeping track of another time out.... and the list could go on.In my heart I knew all of this stuff was good but at times it seems so mundane - just blah - like I do it everyday over and over!
The last while I had dreams...dreams of 'some things' I really wanted to do, that at the time felt like it'd be important,like I would really be helping someone needy.And 'some of these things' I would love to do someday when the time is right - but Friday,Friday when I had my breakdown I prayed that God would help me be LIKE HIM.For me to live LIKE HIM.I don't remember my exact words but I was desperate.
And then I sat down to read my book. The book is amazing and I know I mentioned it before but if you've never read "Completely His" you may want to put it on your list.And as I began reading,God began speaking very clearly to me. And he brought to my mind Joel's lunch! ;) Yep,crazy! I know! speaking to me through a lunch!?
For those of you who don't know me, I ABSOLUTELY DID NOT LIKE packing lunches! I would've loved to have Joel grab a bite to eat in town all the time (until I kinda figured the cost one time ;) ). But it really was a drag to me,to get up in the morning and pack his lunch! Mornings I don't always function well and even having to spread PB&J on a sandwich was sometimes to much! But the thought struck me -and it was definitley from God- that packing lunches and wiping bottoms is where I'm supposed to be right now! That every little action like that is indeed worship to God! (who would've thought!? ;) And that I need to be faithful in the small things before I can ever expect to be trusted with big things! And taking care of children is VERY important because we are raising these little people for His Kingdom.And that is important!
I know all of this is old news, things I knew before,things you know, but the struggle I went through gave it all a different meaning! It gave me renewed energy to pick up again and keep going and to pack those lunches to the best of my ability! ;)
When I die, and if the only words on my gravestone read "She was totally committed to God, the BEST MOMMY and WIFE in the world, who packed the most amazing lunches" I will be happy! Happy to know that I submitted my life to God to be used for His glory.
And as for the negative thoughts about myself and others,and how I probably could die and no one would miss me...God showed me in various ways last week that those thoughts were not true...but even if they were true,that it's ok! But to allow yourself to fester on negative thoughts like that is never a good idea!The devil had me right where he wanted me! Depressed and feeling blue
As I let all of this soak in and let God speak to me and get rid of the negativity, I felt happy.I still feel happy! And when hard times hit again, I can always look back on times like this and remember...remember that God is there and HE CARES!
I had a million other thoughts,thoughts and dreams that I won't bother writing about right now but I'm so thankful for things that God is bringing to my attention! Because these things He's speaking to me about are making me a better person through Him! I want to be a person that's committed to Him and what He has for my/our life.
On to other things... :)
Since we were traveling over Joel's birthday I felt like we never did get to celebrate the way I wanted to celebrate.My family had a little celebration for him but I didn't get to make him a special cake and he'd already accidently found his gift :/ (that was a bum deal but totally my fault!) So I decided when we came home that I would try to decorate some cupcakes and invite his sister and brother that live down here and their families and we'd have a 2nd celebration.I found the coolest golf cupcakes online that I thought would be fun to make.They weren't perfect but he enjoyed them.
I love that we get to have this life - our life. Thankful that God gave me the family and friends he did.I hope all of you have a awesome encouraging week! :)
The weather is so beautiful I'm thinking of going out and finding something to do outside.Why be inside when it's absolutely GORGEOUS outside!?
Love to all,
Staci
Thursday, January 12, 2012
The simple things in life...
.... sometimes make children the happiest!
- A basketball hoop made out of cereal boxes :) -
Let's be like children and let the simple joys of life charm us!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Lott - a cute little "city"
I adore this little town...
...yes,it's a speed trap!
...and there's haunted houses (or so they say :) )
...drug busts
...killings (seriously! 2 blocks from my house - a long time ago :) )
...awful roads
...sex offenders
...and many more undesirable things...
BUT,there's also
...wide open spaces! (this my friends, is what I adore!) None of that "boxed- in- where- you- can't- see anything" stuff
...beautiful ranches
...adorable old buildings
...yes, in Lott there's Lotts to like!
I'm glad I grew up there.
I still love it.
There will always be a part of my heart in that cute little town in the "Heart of Texas!"
Christmas...done and gone
I don't know about you but every year I get so excited about Christmas!
I LOVE Christmas!
It is probably my favorite holiday of the year.
This year was especially exciting because I got to go home for Christmas.It had been quite a little while since that happened so it caused for some EXTRA excitement around here.
I decided this year I'm going to do some fun things with the children.
One night we went to Little Bethlehem.
It's a place set up to look like Bethlehem.They have the manger scene, Herod's Hall, a Tent maker shop and so on.It's fun for the children - they loved the real animals they had there - and I enjoyed it too.
We made cookies.
And that's about it.
But they LOVED it.
There was LOTS of sugar
We baked them,and then they had the joy of eating those cookies that they decorated all by themselves :)
And then I put them to bed and I decorated the rest of them.It's easier that way :)
The children were super excited about going to Texas to Papa & Grammy's house! We enjoyed our stay there ALOT!
Christmas Eve was rainy and cold so we skipped the tradition of going to see the lights, and stayed at home to celebrate our Christmas Eve.
My dad read the Christmas story
And then we opened gifts.The children were so excited...
It was fun memories made at Pa-pa's house!
We spent Christmas with my mom's side of the family at my uncles house.
There was...
LOTS of pool played...
....Playdough with the great - aunts
...And Grandmas :)
...very hairy cousins :) whom my children were a little unsure of! He had to work really,really hard to get this picture.
...sweet darling babies! This little guy had a rough start to his life but you'd never even tell it now! Cute as a button!
....dice games
...candy canes
...laughter and fun
All of this and more at my family gathering
Guess who gave these? Of course the auntie :) But it made their day, and it was Christmas so who cares! :)
The children will have memories of...
playing with Pa-pa
...going to the park
Great Grandpa Millers
and much,much more.
I have memories of....
Texas Sunsets...
...sister time
....Breakfast at Grandpa's with our "out of state cousins"
...shopping with mom
....my mom's grilled chicken
and a whole lot more that I won't bore you with! :)
It was a great Christmas season
Thankful to God that he blessed me with such a great family to enjoy it with.
Happy New Year to all!
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