They sure do ask tough questions

I must back this story up a day so you know where I’m coming from when I get there.  Last night the kids and I were talking about church and I was telling them how when we got to Texas we would be looking for a church we liked, felt comfortable in and would go every Sunday.  Now, for the rest of the story…

Fast forward to tonight and we’re on the way home from Carter’s soccer practice when he tells me he was telling some of his friends at school that when we moved to Texas we would be looking for a new church to go to so we could learn more about God.  Well, apparently a little girl piped up in his class and said God was stupid.  He’s telling me this and I can tell he doesn’t believe her, but wasn’t quite sure what to say either.

So, I told him that this little girl can think what she wants, but we know God is NOT stupid and that we love Him.  (I know I should have given him a better answer as to how he could have responded to this little girl, but I’m the first to admit I’m not very quick on my feet).   Anyway, the conversation proceeds something like this:

C—Mom, I know who God’s wife is?

M–Carter, God doesn’t have a wife.

C–Yes he does, Mary because she’s Jesus’ mom.

I like his thought process, but how do I explain an immaculate conception (okay this would be easier than the “active” conception) to a 6 year old?  I tried explaining the best I could that God put Jesus in Mary’s belly, but didn’t live here on earth like we do so he wasn’t married to Mary,  yet I think I confused him.  So hopefully we can revisit this conversation again in the near future and maybe clear it up for him.  Whew, this was tough!

We’re homeowners in Texas!

As of Monday, we are now homeowners in Texas!  Clark closed on Monday afternoon and then it was off to the house to unload.  The trailer that it took 3 days to load was unloaded into the new garage in an hour and a half.  Now Clark has the tedious job of getting each box in the right room.  I tried to label every box and tote so he would know where in the house to put it.  There will still be lots to do when I get there as it has been mutually agreed upon for him to do NO decorating or furnishing before I get there.  I’m looking forward to us shopping and slowly decorating our new abode.  If we don’t kill each other it should be lots of fun!

You, my baby girl are 4

Dear Miss P.,

Who would have thougt 4 years ago my sweet newborn baby girl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

could turn into this kind of sweetness?

 

Payton Michelle,

You are my baby.  My sweet, stubborn, free spirited, and spunky child.  You are one of a kind and I can’t imagine my life without you.  As you lived under my heart for 9 months; that is when my love for you began and it has only multiplied in the last 4 years.  Your daddy predicted long before you were born that you would be the troublemaker—-after watching you in action I believe he may be right.  You sometimes are quiet about it and other times are NOT so quiet about it.  But, I have watched you blossom so much in the last year.  You have such a cute personaltiy and everyday is a new adventure with you.  I never know what you might say and where you might say it, but I admire the innocence of your childhood and pray you can hang onto that for a long while.  Your favorite things to do are watch yourself in the mirror, perform (it’s quite a show if you don’t think I’m watching), dance, color, and play games.  You are becoming an avid game player and I love it!  You are bright and inquisitive and quite social.  You are very sensitive and easily melt into a puddle of emotions.  You like to do things in your own time, much to the chagrin of your mommy.  It is imperative to be in the same room with you when you tell a story because you express SO MUCH with your eyes.  God created you for us and we are so grateful.  I am proud to call you my baby girl.  Happy 4th birthday Payton Michelle!

Love, Mommy

Today, everything comes in 4’s!

Today is Payton’s birthday!  She is soooo excited!  I told her last night when I was tucking her in that we would sing to her this morning.  She happened to get up while I was getting the other 2 their breakfast so I didn’t see her come into the living room, but she made her way to the kitchen with a smile of pure anticipation.  She was perma grin as we serenaded her this morning.  And then daddy called and sang to her all the way from Texas!  But, after we dropped Shealyn and Carter off to school I started singing to her again and she informed me that I can’t sing to her anymore b/c I’ve already sang to her 4 times and that’s how old she is.  I also only get 4 kisses and 4 hugs today.  What a pill!  We’re off to a great day; she’s dressed and ready for school and anxiously waiting to take her birthday treat—–all the sundae makings!  I’ll update more later.

Maxed Out!!

3 straight days of packing + a toilet that overflowed and flooded the bathroom at 10:00 pm + a blow up with Shealyn right before bed + water pouring out of my washing machine like someone turned the tap on extra high = 1 maxed out lady!

 

Wohoooooo!

I know I shouldn’t be happy, but the showing for my house got cancelled!  That took a big load off for today.  Normally, I’m really bothered when someone cancels (it’s happened 3 times), but not today.  Anyway, back to packing.

Can you say stressed?

Okay, so this week is a week of packing.  We’re not actually moving until June, but my father-in-law was nice enough to offer to take a load to Texas when Clark closes on the house.  All along I’ve thought it would be the 22nd or the 23rd.  My father-in-law parked the trailer in my driveway Monday so I’ve been packing thinking in my mind I have until Saturday to get it all loaded.  Actually he’s doing the loading, so my job is to get it to the garage.  Well, Clark called this morning and he’s closing on FRIDAY, the 18th!!!!  BAM!! I need to step it up a couple notches!  Oh yeah, did I mention the realtor is showing the house tonight!  Yeah, I’m feeling the pressure.  But, you know what—some way, somehow I’ll get it done and then I think I’ll be ready for a couple of drinks and sleep ) 

Best Shot Monday—a new look

Someone in our house got a new look on Friday.  Let’s just say this certain someone thought scissors would be a good idea!  Actually, it wasn’t that bad since she snipped on the side, but I’ve been wanting to get her a haircut for quite some time and this way I was able to do it without daddy being too mad (all girls and mommy’s should have long hair in his oipinion). 

Since I’m still trying to figure out my blog’s new way of doing pcitures you’ll have to bear with me.  The top picture is her after look (my favorite) and the one directly below it is her before look!  Isn’t she adorable?  She woke up Saturday morning and asked if her hair was still short!  She loves her reflection even MORE now, if that’s possible!

 

Another Payton funny

I truly love the innocence of childhood and I even love the unpredictibility of what might come out of their mouths at any given time!  P and I ran a bunch of errands yesterday and I promised her a bike ride after I had put the groceries away and made a quick phone call.  So she got her helmet on and we set out for her bike ride and my walk.  Okay so it wasn’t the invigorating walk I was hoping for, but we were out enjoying the beautiful day and just truly enjoying some time together.  As we made our trek around the neighborhood we had many small conversations, talked about observations, and the garden snake we saw last summer on one of our many walks.  We were getting close to home when out of nowhere this became our conversation:

P—mommy, I like how your boobs look in that shirt

M—what?

P—your boobs look nice, mommy

M—thanks

Really?  What do you say to that?

Let me fill you in

I’m sorry I didn’t update any sooner.  But, the house IS OURS!  I wanted to post with pictures, but I’m having trouble uploading pictures right now.  I’m so excited and looking forward to us all being together and having more space.  Clark should be able to close on it in the next 10 days or so.  The day after they accepted our offer they sent me to the design center.  This house has never been lived in so I got to go pick out my appliances.  The stove/microwave/vent hood and dishwasher all come with the house unless I chose to upgrade (which I did not).  Then I was given an allowance by the builder to spend on the rest of my appliances and I was also able to cover the 21 windows in my house.  Any takers for window washing?  So once we close Clark will live there until the kids and I move down in June.  As soon as I figure out the picture problem I’ll share some photos.  So, very soon we’ll be homeowners in Texas!!