I wish I took a picture of the red roses Chris bought for me. She had gone out with Daddy to Cold Storage, and when she saw the flowers, she told Daddy she wanted to buy them for Mommy because " I love her very much and want to make her very happy".
I was a very happy mommy that night, and felt so blessed. :)
Monday, April 27, 2009
It's a Boy!
It's been such a long time since I last blogged, I must have lost anyone who was following my postings. I kept thinking, " I'll do it when the first trimester's over".
It's over now, and I'm feeling alot better in the second trimester. Thought I was never going to get past the 'survival' mode, but thankfully, my energy lasts longer, and I feel pretty normal again.
Found out late January that I was pregnant, and for the first time, I could really relate to how Mary must have felt when told she was pregnant. I prayed her prayer, " I don't know what's going to happen, Lord, but be it unto me, according to Your will."
On Wednesday, the doc confirmed that it was a boy. I was in a little bit of a shock, felt so inadequate and clueless about how to take care of a boy. Also, all the stories I've heard of boys came to mind, stories that I've heard and thought, " my princesses would never do that", and now I would experience firsthand what it's like to raise a boy.
Dh reminded me that boys and girls need the same things: love, care, nurture, discipling.
I'm both excited and fearful at the same time, but the Giver of Life will supply everything I need in order to raise 3 children to bring glory to Him.
It's over now, and I'm feeling alot better in the second trimester. Thought I was never going to get past the 'survival' mode, but thankfully, my energy lasts longer, and I feel pretty normal again.
Found out late January that I was pregnant, and for the first time, I could really relate to how Mary must have felt when told she was pregnant. I prayed her prayer, " I don't know what's going to happen, Lord, but be it unto me, according to Your will."
On Wednesday, the doc confirmed that it was a boy. I was in a little bit of a shock, felt so inadequate and clueless about how to take care of a boy. Also, all the stories I've heard of boys came to mind, stories that I've heard and thought, " my princesses would never do that", and now I would experience firsthand what it's like to raise a boy.
Dh reminded me that boys and girls need the same things: love, care, nurture, discipling.
I'm both excited and fearful at the same time, but the Giver of Life will supply everything I need in order to raise 3 children to bring glory to Him.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Family Worship
Lately, we've been reading many books ( because of a shopping spree at Shalom Ministries) on parenting, and almost all the books talk about having family worship. Family worship is a time ( it can be everyday, once a week) when the family gathers to worship God, and study the Bible together.
We've been doing it informally the past year where we sing a song, do a memory verse, and pray for a nation. It's so great when we say, " Okay, it's time for family devotions, " and the kids run to the room to get their Bibles and the instrument box.
For this year, we're going through a book called Christian Character Qualities, Family Nights Tool Chest by Focus on the Family. It's a great book for the family to go through, and fun activities to teach the lesson to the kids.
Last Sunday, we talked about being content. We memorized the family slogan that said, " Be content with what God has sent." Alvin asked Christen what being content means to see if she understood the meaning of contentment, and she said, "Being content is not whining or crying for other things."
We were so happy that she got it ( in theory, at least)! Now, we've got to work on ourselves...
We've been doing it informally the past year where we sing a song, do a memory verse, and pray for a nation. It's so great when we say, " Okay, it's time for family devotions, " and the kids run to the room to get their Bibles and the instrument box.
For this year, we're going through a book called Christian Character Qualities, Family Nights Tool Chest by Focus on the Family. It's a great book for the family to go through, and fun activities to teach the lesson to the kids.
Last Sunday, we talked about being content. We memorized the family slogan that said, " Be content with what God has sent." Alvin asked Christen what being content means to see if she understood the meaning of contentment, and she said, "Being content is not whining or crying for other things."
We were so happy that she got it ( in theory, at least)! Now, we've got to work on ourselves...
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Lessons from Christen
This Christmas season has been special because Chris has come of age to understand, appreciate, and participate in the activities we've done.
We started out making a sock advent calendar to count down to Christmas, and she helped to clip the little socks on the ribbon and to stick the numbers on the socks. She was so excited to see what was in the sock for the day, and I was amazed she knew exactly which day it was. I put treats, verses, time tickets with Mommy and Daddy in the socks.
We've also baked cookies for friends and people around us.
But most of all, it's been special because of the lessons she's taught me. When we were in the car going to a friend's house to have a Christmas celebration, she said, " I don't want to get any more presents. I have enough presents already." At that point in time, she only had one present under the tree. I thought she was just kidding. When our friends gave her a present, she said, " I don't want any more presents." I was thinking, " Well, Mommy would like more presents!" My little one taught me what contentment was.
On Christmas day, we opened presents, and Christen received this Princess stationery set. I knew she had friends who really liked them, and would appreciate it more than her. So I asked if she was willing to give it away to them. She said, " I really like it too, but I'll give it to my friend."
I was so proud of my gal! I was also humbled by her willingness to give, and it reminded me of how God was willing to give His one and only Son to redeem our sins. I have a big lesson to learn about giving.
We started out making a sock advent calendar to count down to Christmas, and she helped to clip the little socks on the ribbon and to stick the numbers on the socks. She was so excited to see what was in the sock for the day, and I was amazed she knew exactly which day it was. I put treats, verses, time tickets with Mommy and Daddy in the socks.
We've also baked cookies for friends and people around us.
But most of all, it's been special because of the lessons she's taught me. When we were in the car going to a friend's house to have a Christmas celebration, she said, " I don't want to get any more presents. I have enough presents already." At that point in time, she only had one present under the tree. I thought she was just kidding. When our friends gave her a present, she said, " I don't want any more presents." I was thinking, " Well, Mommy would like more presents!" My little one taught me what contentment was.
On Christmas day, we opened presents, and Christen received this Princess stationery set. I knew she had friends who really liked them, and would appreciate it more than her. So I asked if she was willing to give it away to them. She said, " I really like it too, but I'll give it to my friend."
I was so proud of my gal! I was also humbled by her willingness to give, and it reminded me of how God was willing to give His one and only Son to redeem our sins. I have a big lesson to learn about giving.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Christmas 2008
C. acting as the shepherdess carrying baby Jesus in her sling
Baking sugar cookies for gifts - L. having a ball with flour!
Carolling at the hospital - was amazed that the kids were not afraid when they saw sickly and elderly patients; the kids went up to the patients and were very tender towards them
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Reflections...
We were in the car yesterday and dh and I were talking about some people we knew who were going away on vacation without their kids. I said I was really angry, and Chris turned to me and asked me why. This was how the conversation went:
Chris: Why are you so angry, Mommy?
Me: Because some people don't spend time with their children and read to them, and play with them. ( Pause). Does Mommy do that?
Chris: No! You do nice things to me everyday, and spend time with me, and read to me, and play with me, and love me.
Needless to say, I was over the moon. My daughter actually understands that this is how I'm loving her.
Not that I'm against couples going away to build on their marriages or to take breaks. But I realize I'm really passionate for children, and get really worked up when I see that parents are not spending enough time with their children . My daughters have taught me time and again that all they want and need are for Daddy and Mommy to play with them and just BE with them.
For example, we were planning to go on a mission trip to Thailand. We prepped the girls, prayed with them every night, talked about going on a airplane, and at least Chris was really excited. But when the airport was closed, and we explained to Chris that we weren't going anymore, she wasn't disappointed. She was just so happy that Daddy was home for 6 whole days, and that we hung out and did things as a family.
Chris: Why are you so angry, Mommy?
Me: Because some people don't spend time with their children and read to them, and play with them. ( Pause). Does Mommy do that?
Chris: No! You do nice things to me everyday, and spend time with me, and read to me, and play with me, and love me.
Needless to say, I was over the moon. My daughter actually understands that this is how I'm loving her.
Not that I'm against couples going away to build on their marriages or to take breaks. But I realize I'm really passionate for children, and get really worked up when I see that parents are not spending enough time with their children . My daughters have taught me time and again that all they want and need are for Daddy and Mommy to play with them and just BE with them.
For example, we were planning to go on a mission trip to Thailand. We prepped the girls, prayed with them every night, talked about going on a airplane, and at least Chris was really excited. But when the airport was closed, and we explained to Chris that we weren't going anymore, she wasn't disappointed. She was just so happy that Daddy was home for 6 whole days, and that we hung out and did things as a family.
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