"He Knows My Name"
by the McRaes

I
He counts the stars one and all
He knows how much sand is on the shores
He sees every sparrow that falls
He made the mountains and the seas
He's in control of everything
Of all creatures great and small

Chorus
And He knows my name
Every step that I take
Every move that I make
Every tear that I cry
He knows my name
When I'm overwhelmed by the pain
And I can't see the light of day
I know I'll be just fine
'Cause He knows my name

II
I don't know what tomorrow will bring
I can't tell you what's in store
I don't know a lot of things
I don't have all the answers
To the questions of life
But I know in whom I have believed

He knew who I was when He carried the cross
He knew that I would fail Him, but He took the loss

I am moved every time I hear this song. He knows me, and He loves me anyway...........

Total Obsessions

Okay, I admit it. I am totally obsessed. With a song. It is sang by two Sisters and I am lovin' it. I play it all the time at home on my computer. I just downloaded it to iTunes for .99 cents (free advertising there) and I play it over and over. Repeatedly. But I have to say if I'm obsessed with something at least its a gospel song, ROFL!!!

So just to let you gals from church know-this song is a song for Kelly and me. When I ask her if she knew the song she said, "Dawn that is my most favorite song in the whole world right now." So there you go. Providence. So I told her you get Verse #1, I'll take Verse #2. Not taking "No" for an answer. Kelly is an awesome singer....I just have to make her, Ha. Now we're just arguing over who gets the harmony part in the chorus, LOL!

On a serious note-the song is an awe inspiring, deep down and personal kind of song. If you get the chance really listen to the words. And if you get the chance come hear it live.............either the McRae sisters or the Johnson sisters-your choice, LOL! (Everybody knows I'm kidding Kelly and yes you still have to sing it with me)

Another Obsession

This ones for my hubby(I couldn't resist). He (Scott/hubby/honey or whatever)has this thing about "freckles." He really likes them. Every year when the sun starts to shine after a long winter they'll start 'popping' out on me(especially on my nose)and he'll grab me and stare at them. "I just love your freckles" he says. Every year. Same true story. Thats what good things are made of. A very silly girl with freckles on her nose and a man that could love them.

Oh yeah, life is good...........God is good..........

Breakfast for Supper

Good Morning! Well it was! Up at 6:15 this am just so I would have time to make blueberry pancakes and get everybody off on time. All the hard stuff was done: Picking out what to wear, which is no big deal for the boys. Nice shirt, jeans, good tennis shoes. Would you believe my crazy boys have actually tried to pull a fast one on me and wear their play shoes to school? Yuck & no way! I don't care that they are more comfortable, they are dirty & disgusting. Probably a bit stinky too, hehe (I know you Moms know what I'm talking about). That is why they are play shoes. You play in them and its okay if they get dirty. No biggie. But you don't wear them to school. Right, right. *grin*

Now what to wear for Sydni. The choices, the choices. We have to match the shoes with the outfit, not too mention the socks and hairbows. Geshhh. And then of course she has to "be able to run" in whatever shes wearing. Can't let those boys outrun her now can we?

So, anyway I had everything ready to go this am and I'm making the pancakes when I notice this little heart shaped pancake mold I had forgotten I had. So my hubby has been working alot & been under some stress so I thought I'd surprise him with a little Heart Shaped Blueberry Pancake for breakfast. Now how sweet is that?! HAHA!

So I make sure to let him know I have pancakes ready if he's interested. He was interested.........but in the end didn't have time to eat(everybody say aww). So he never even saw his Heart Shaped Blueberry Pancake this am. But thats ok b/c I've decided that's just what he's getting for supper! I had his pancakes still warming in the griddle. All am waiting on him. Those Sweetheart pancakes. Made by Love.

Unfortunately, by the time I got back to clean the kitchen his pancakes were a little on the dark side. Well.....quite dark actually. But they were perfect at breakfast time. Oh well, tough love.

So, my dearest when you read this(& I know you will b/c you visit my blog everyday)your supper is ready and waiting. In the microwave.

Oh, and I wouldn't overheat them....

Final Conclusion

I have to say you guys are great! I have really enjoyed hearing your responses. We actually ended up with two BB guns. Alex's (1) and then Scott's when he was a little boy (2). And yes I hid them, but just for fun of it.

My final conclusion:
#1. Follow every safety rule.
#2. Have fun with it.

I mean if Syd can laugh and find humor in something like that, who am I to stop her? I don't have any problems letting my 'boys be boys' but what in the world am I gonna do w/Syd?

Now I'll just have to decide on a 'ransom price' to return the goods.........

To BeeBee or Not to BeeBee

Wed am

Everything went like clockwork this am (including my alarm clock, Ha) and I loved it. Sweet Victory!! All three kids were ready and waiting.........for Daddy. Now if I could just find a way to get Daddy going in the am, LOL!

Thurs am

We got home from church late last pm, so all three kids had to have showers this am. But I am glad to say we did it and the morning wasn't the least bit chaotic. Yeah! I just love it when things go the way "I" want them too *wink*.

Seriously I have found we have to be willing to take what comes in life and go with it. Realizing things are not going to always go according to plan. And when we accept this we are better for it.

Scott's parents wanted to buy Alex a bee-bee gun for his birthday. "He's 10 years old honey, I think he is ready." So Scott has told me over and over. I am a little uneasy about the whole idea, but of course we set down rules that must be followed. So Scott has all three of the kids outside yesterday afternoon for 'shooting practice.' At first they have a target with a bulls eye. (Note: Mommy hit target first shot, first time, oh yeah oh yeah). Then they graduate to shooting cans in the backyard. I leave Scott with the kids and go back in the house to finish supper when I hear Scott yell, "Come here honey. You have to see this." So I walk outside to the back porch and Randy is shooting those cans with every shot. "Wow, Randy that is really good." I bragged. Then of course it was Alex's turn. Again, those cans were falling. I brag some on Alex. Still yet, I am apprehensive about the "gun thing". So then of course it is Sydni's turn. Oh my. I'm really nervous for some reason. But Daddy has everything under control. He is right beside Syd showing her what to do and then takes a step back. I watch her fire and then jump back and say, "Ouch." She grabs her hip. Time stops. We all stare at her. Then she starts laughing hysterically. She is holding her hip, hopping around laughing uncontrollably. The beebee had richoeted and hit her and she was laughing about it. No kidding, true story.

The whole house is empty right now (except for Kelsey and me) and I think I'll hide the beebee gun. What do you think, should I?

Just Call Me Granny

No on second thought-don't! Sydni picked out a Cabbage Patch Doll last pm whose name is Jaylan Wilson. He is extremely cute with a patch of blond hair. And the best thing is he has an ice cream cone that he 'really licks' and then he has sprinkles on his mouth that really wash off and then come back. It's all quite adorable! Jaylan is a really good baby too. He never cries. Ya know, now that I think about it he never needs a diaper change either. He's the perfect grandson. I couldn't ask for any better, LOL!

The boys are enjoying their new things too. Alex is into baseball while Randy likes soccer. Alex got some baseballs and a bat while Randy got a soccer ball and some shinguards. I always enjoy watching them play. Alex is really serious about his game while Randy is really silly. It is hilarious! All in all I tell my boys, "Anybody can be 'good' at winning, but how many of us can be 'good' at losing?" That is the real test, wouldn't you agree?

Another test will be in the morning. Mommy has done her part and gotten all the bookbags ready. Planners are signed. Only one out of three lunchboxes made it home from school today, so it looks like cafeteria lunch tomorrow. Next on my agenda is to get their clothes ready before bed. All three have had their shower, so I am all ready. I've done all I can do. We'll see how we do in the morning. To be continued..............in the am.............goodnight for now..........

Long Way To Go!



Two steps forward, three steps back. That is the way I feel this am. I really try hard to have patience. And as I tell my kids, "it's a virtue." So why is it I have more patience for my acquaintances and friends and so little for my family? I know, I know, we are more comfortable around our loved ones and feel more free. But is that always a good thing? I'm wondering if maybe we shouldn't try harder with those we love most. Allow me to ellaborate:



Alex and Sydni both had birthdays last week. Alex is now 10 and Sydni 6. We had their party at the skating rink and they had a blast! They had lots of friends from school and church there to help celebrate. My dear, sweet hubby surprised me and had dinner made when I got home from the office yesterday. Wow! Honey Mustard Chicken, Mashed potatoes w/gravy, Green Beans and Rolls. You can't beat that! Besides, it tasted good too, LOL! So we were finished eating by 7:00 and I asked Scott if we could take the kids to Wal-Mart to let them spend their birthday money. He was game, and of course the kids were game, so headed to Wally World. Now both Alex and Sydni had over $100 to spend so we knew we would be there awhile. And Randy still had some money left over from his birthday. I have to say the kids did great picking out things and it was really a lot of fun. Two and a half hours later we are leaving Wal-Mart. Now I'm pretty much a stickler on bedtime for a school night. Well, it was bedtime when we were leaving. Of course the kids are excited about all their 'goodies' when we get home, but it really is past bedtime so they are told they can play tomorrow.



Tuesday AM:

The trial begins.

My kids know the rules:

1. Planner is already signed and in bookbag.

2. Bookbag ready.

3. Lunchboxes ready to be packed(in other words they have to know its location)

4. When Mommy wakes you up-you get up-get dressed and don't dawdle.

5. After you are dressed you get coat on, bookbag and then Mommy fixes your hair. Then you're ready to go.



Not too complicated, right?! Well, lets just say all the rules were broken this am. Including my own personal rule to not oversleep. Well, I really can't blame myself when my alarm didn't work. Can I help it if it was set wrong?! LOL!



Bottom Line: I'm the Mommy. It's all up to me to make sure the kids are getting everything ready to go the night before. Yeah, yeah I know last pm was an exception. We had them out late spending birthday money. That's ok. Now let me see if I can think of an excuse for Monday Morning's Madness, LOL!

So the new rule:

Mommy is to make sure everything is the way it is supposed to be before she goes to bed as to cut down on such chaotic mornings. We'll see how we do.........