As we ring in 2012, may we remember that we are all made in the image of God, we are all His children (whom He loves), and how we treat each other has eternal consequences. God bless ya and we’ll see ya next year.
The chronicles of a husband, father, friend, and practitioner of the gospel.
1 month ago
So our bedtime routine for the last few weeks has gone something like this:
1) Corral Ike into brushing his teeth.
2) Attempt to read a story. Attempt usually means we get 40-60% done with the book and then Ike wants to play more.
3) Hugs and kisses and tuck in #1
4) Followed by tuck in #2, #3, and #4. He’ll move his feet or stand up and then request to be tucked in again.
5) About 2 minutes after we leave the room it’s either the proclamation that he has boogers or needs to go potty.
6) Two minutes after that it’s the un-asserted of #5.
7) Request for tuck in #5. Denied.
8) Begin catastrophic meltdown
Generally he gives up and goes to sleep somewhere between 9 and 10. Oy.
We’ll be thrilled when this stage passes…other than bedtime he’s the most awesome little boy there is.
1 month ago
We didn’t really mean to be so busy…it just kind of happened. We set out to make sure this year we didn’t succumb to the annual stressness that at times is the Christmas season. After all, I preach against getting sucked in and being present during this time of year. However, I’m honest about it. Mary and I have often struggled to just enjoy the season.
So this year was going to be different. For sure. And it was. Honestly, best Christmas ever. Here’s why:
1). We didn’t spend a bunch of money we didn’t have. No taking 3 months to pay off credit cards or 3 months to get caught up on bills.
2) Ike was old enough (2) to really get into the whole opening gifts thing. He LOVED it.
3) Ike was stoked about Santa (as St. Nick…Jesus’ helper) and did the whole leaving out cookies, milk, and nuts for Santa and the reindeer.
4) We had our first Christmas Eve services as Oasis Community Church. Was the best service ever. Not because we had lots of folks but because the people who came where into it. The spirit was moving and it was beautiful. Beautiful.
5) Christmas Day we hosted about 15 folks for our annual Christmas Brunch where we invited those without family nearby (like us) and had an AMAZING brunch.
There’s many other reasons but…I have dishes calling my name. We’re still resting to recover from the awesomeness that was Christmas.
How was yours?
1 month ago
What are some of your Christmas traditions? Mary, Ike, and began a new one last year that we are very excited about this year.
We moved to Sunnyside in November of 2010 and with the exception of an aunt that lives in Naches, all of our extended family lives hundreds of miles away. So, Christmas morning, after family time and opening gifts, we invited of for Christmas brunch a few folks we knew from the church that had a similar situation. No family around. Last year we had 3 or 4 folks over and it was wonderful.
This year? Looking like we’ll have close to 30!! Mary has an awesome feast planned for us and it is sure to be an awesome time.
What are some of your traditions?
1 month ago
Today was one of those days where I could have used a Cone of Silence. Seriously…
