Barefoot In The Garden

But wait there's more!

I can never tell where these posts are going to take me! Back to the doctor....

So then Dr. White says he has to check the girls and her southern sisters. Yay.(again with the sarcasm) He is soooo sweet though. Dr. White is a non threatening, kinda dorky, but nice, guy. I like him alot - he's been an OBGYN for 15+ years . But he's really apologetic about having to ummm, check under the hood, so to speak. It's HIS JOB . I mean at least you should own it. He's a little overly apologetic, like it's the very LAST thing he wants to do - which I could understand - except he went to school for this. Anyway, he does what he needs to do, trying to be normal and asks about the kids being ready for Halloween etc. Which is just WEIRD.

After I leave the doctor's office and get in the car to leave my cell phone is chirping. there's a message. OH MY WORD. What if it was DH? What if he'd changed his mind. OH NO. I hadn't taken my cell phone in because the doctors office is in the hospital- which has huge NO CELL PHONE signs everywhere.

It wasn't hubby. It was Mama Bit. She wanted to come pick up a dresser I had promised her. So back to my house to unlock the door for her. I couldn't stay since I had to pick up the kids - and my friend and I had planned to take the kids to lunch and the pumpkin patch. SO did that. Went to get the kids.

Fast forward through lunch at out favorite pizza parlor, to the mall to pick out costumes for her 2 year old and her 7 year old. Then off to the pumpkin patch, from the back seat of the car the 7 year old pipes up - "MAMA!!! The Diva told Thing 1 the middle part of mating!" OH MY WORD.

back story - lately Thing 1 has been very interested in mating - my best friend also breeds Rag-doll cats, so mating is something that has been of interest recently.He asked he about mating just last week at the bookstore. She answered a little but then re-directed him when he asked about people. In fact on the WAY to their house that morning Thing 1 had informed me that grownups mate. Someone PLEASE gouge my eyes out with a rusty spoon. I am NOT ready for this.

SO back to the car. So we ask the question. "WHAT exactly did you tell Thing 1?" And very matter of fatly informed us that she had told Thing 1 that you put the peni$ in the v&gin&. YES SHE DID. Remember those questions I mentioned - the reason I didn't want to take my kids to the doctor - THIS WAS ONE OF THEM!!! God has a sense of humor. ARGH!!!!! Fortunately that was the end of it. Thing 1 did not ask any more questions (although I am sure in the next few weeks I will be having THE TALK with him.)

Stop the world please. I would like to get off.

Blog-O-Riffic Day OR It's a fresh panty day!!

Now that I have your attention... If there are any male readers - now would be the time to leave the room with your hands over your ears - Oooh look - sports!        You have been warned.

I had a full day planned. I had a DOCTOR appointment. You know the one ladies. The dreaded yearly girl parts check. YAY. Insert sarcasm here. So the kids were being dropped off at my best friend's house. Because THAT my friends is not an appointment that I would like to take my children to! The QUESTIONS that would ensue! She also homeschools so the plan was she'd tackle lessons while I had the checkup that shall be nameless. My trip there was uneventful. Good.

When we arrive, I am informed that The Diva (almost 6 year old girl) was VERY excited that Thing 1 was coming over. She even decided to wear a pretty dress. Awwww how cute - my boy is a lady killer. THEN, she pipes up to here mom "Mommy I think I'll even put on FRESH PANTIES!" Well, there ya go. I try to decide whether to laugh or cringe, collect my wits (both of them) and take myself off to the doctor.

Let the FUN begin. I took my bible and study workbook with me to the doctor, who knows how long I'll end up waiting. Turns out, if I'm prepared, not long at all. Get called, go back, get weighed on a scale that LIES. The nurse and I bet on my blood pressure - I win. 110/70 (OK - she said 110/69, but I think that was just to win!) And then the doctor comes in. We'll call him Dr. White. First off, he is so nice. He, well, is a little bit of a dorky but nice guy. Really - non threatening. (Of course - when you're pregnant - your arm could turn purple fall off and you could break out in polka dots and he'd tell you it's normal. Well, that's what it felt like anyway.)

At first there is the small talk - how are you - how's your mom? We'll want you to start mammo's at 35 instead of 40 (she got very aggressive breast cancer at 52 so I am at higher risk- and yes she's recovered and F.I.N.E. fine!). I had mentioned to the nurse that I wanted my IUD removed (NOW I WARNED Y'ALL!!!  run screaming "Bleach for my brain" if ya need to) but that hubby was not in agreement. OF course Dr. White says "You know Heather, we'll do what YOU want" To which I said - "Yes - but I have to be married to him, and last I checked you can't have half a baby". So I left it in.

THAT WAS HARD. I want it OUT. bad.  I want to have another baby. Beyond that, I truly feel the call to go without birth control altogether. But my husband, the head of my household, to whom God wants my submission (I hate that word - it doesn't feel right for what is meant ~ but I guess it IS since God put it there) is not ready for me to do so. I wanted to cry on the way to the doctor. I kept hoping he would call my cell and change his mind at the last minute. He didn't. And instead of going against what my husband wished and doing what I wanted I did what my husband wished - and by extension I believe what God wished - even if that seems strange (considering the crux of the matter is birth control).

The truth of the matter is I CAN'T have it removed and force my husband to chance fathering another child if he's not ready. Not even getting into who is in charge of that matter - at the moment. To go against his wishes when we've talked about it and he's told me WHY he's against it right now would be a betrayal of marital trust.

I have been praying and praying for God to lay another child on his heart. BUT GOD ISN'T FOLLOWING MY TIMETABLE. Selfish of me isn't it. How DARE God - the creator of all things - not follow my timetable. Sigh, I know there is a lesson here. I know that one lesson is to understand that he will lay that child on my hubby's heart in HIS time, not in mine. I know that if He TRULY wanted me to be pregnant, and that it was my hubby circumventing HIS will that I would get pregnant anyway IUD or not. I know that there is a lesson of patience and trusting in God's will and God's timetable. His plan is so much more perfect that mine, I cannot even begin to comprehend it. And I am constantly working (failing and trying again, and again, and again) on trusting His plan.

I am NOT in control of my life. As much as I sometimes try to kid myself that I am. As much as the world tries to convince me that I am. I am NOT in control. GOD IS IN CONTROL. His plan is so much better than anything I could come up with. He understands how hard it is for me to give up control, He understands that sometimes I do it better than other times. He is DELIGHTED IN ME  when I am letting Him drive. He is DELIGHTED in me when I am trying to let Him drive (even if I grab the Oh-sh*t-bar occasionally!)

I will delight in submitting my will to His (even when it's hard and my flesh say NO.)

For all My Evers

Thing 2 was carrying around her Daddy teddy Bear ~ when each of our kids was born he went to the toy store within hours of their birth to get them their FIRST teddys. His dad did this for him and his sister.

Well, Thing 2 had recently "re-discovered" hers. So we told her the story about who she got the bear and how special it was. She loved the story - she adores to hear about when she was a baby. In fact apparently, while in my belly she was crying for her teddy bear. ;-)

She follows me into the kitchen, clutching her bear. Looking so much like the baby I remember, but also so mature - she'll be 4 in a month- where has the time gone?? She hugs her bear tight and says "Mama, I'm going to keep this bear for all my evers".

And I'd like to keep that memory close. For all my evers baby.

The Upside Down Show

Is anyone else watching The Upside Down Show?? I am IN LOVE!! This show is sooooooo funny. The kids ADORE it, we have been DVRing it (I also LOVE my DVR!) and the kids and I belly laugh through the whole thing! Click on some of the video clips! You'll be hooked!

Shane and David hand the kids a "remote" - and the kids control the action on the screen by pushing buttons on the remote. They combine so much imaginary play ( alot of the "things" they play with are imaginary) though mime and film tricks -- SO cool! Also they don't dumb down their vocabulary.

Scrumptious!!!! Brilliant!!!!!

Fresh and Hot!!

Doughnuts anyone??? NOPE not from the big chain -- from MY kitchen!! YES I DID! I made doughnuts! FUN!!! Ignore the mess on the side of the stove - short people came in and messed it up when I wasn't looking. The kids loved helping.

Guess what we're having for breakfast. MMMMMM Doughnuts.........

Moving on...Hello my poor ignored little blog. I have been having a wit blockage lately. Fortunately today an 800 # operator gave me inspiration.

Her "Hello is ~insert DH name here~ home?" This is obviously someone in India the accent and unfamiliarity with the word babysitter will attest to that.

Me "No he's not home" Her - "His wife?"

Me" Nope, this is the sitter" OK I FIBBED! I don't deal with these calls, they ANNOY me, and technically I AM providing child care....

Her "Can I have his cell number?" WHAT??? How does this person even know if my hubby HAS a cell phone. AND she had a Tone.

Me "No, you may not have his cell number." At this point I sound a bit touchy.

Her "Well why do YOU have it??" WHAT??!!! I told her I was the sitter. Why do I have it??

Me "I have it so I can call them if there is an EMERGENCY with the kids." Now I truly have a DUH tone in my voice. She must not be familiar with the term babysitter.

Really, after I hung up with her, my incredulity took over. WHY do I have his number. HA!! Sometimes I wonder.

You know -- I have decided something. If the 80's need to come back for little girls to have their TA-Ta's covered - that's OK with me.

I am watching some little teeny-bopper singing on Regis this morning - and she has a MICROSCOPIC skirt on. BUT! She has leggings on under it. Done - TA-Ta's covered. She also had a sparkly tank top on with another shirt under it. YAY - it's a step (albeit a small one) in the right direction.

Last I heard - Jules had over 700 signatures! Keep em coming! Even if it means bringing back the 80's!

Linky Love

So - Jeana posted exactly what I'm feeling - so GO THERE --read - I'll wait. Except for the free stuff to review, she hit it right on the head (although I would LOVE some free stuff! Manufacturers - You're Pretty! Send me stuff! )

Dr. Phil. GAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THIS is cute! Thanks Shannon!

So is THIS!!! Try Garfield! Thing 1 really liked it.

I have about 3 unfinished drafts  - I can't seem to collect myself to post heart thoughts. so - this is what ya'll get today. Sorry! ;-)

FREE POPCORN!!

Did anyone else know about this ??!! Dale and Thomas is giving away free popcorn all month! You do have to pay shipping - but if you're a fan of gourmet popcorn but don't want to shell out big bucks with out tasting it this is a great idea!

GO HERE! Get the GOODIES!!

I'll let you know what flavors I get and tell ya how it tastes - Live vicariously though me if you wish. Otherwise - get your own! :-)

~~OH MY WORD!! I used spellcheck and NO SPELLING ERRORS WERE FOUND! I am shocked!! My edumication usually leaves MUCH to be desired! LOL! Don't you feel great that I'm homeschooling my kids... ;-)~~

I will NEVER eat lobster again!!!  I am watching Good Eats - my favorite cooking show - and Alton keeps referring to the lobster as a BUG - yes, all you lobster lovers, you are eating a big nasty BUG! EWWWW.

I normally love watching this show (it's cooking and science all in one), but tonight - all I can say is ick. And when Alton was talking about how to ummm ~extinguish~ said bugs -- Oh. MY. Word. one way was with a knife to the head-- I am getting shudders just thinking about it.....

Just had to share. I can't be in agony alone.

This Homeschooling thing is really cramping my blogging style! ;-) By the time I read all my blogs, and teach those stinkers I call kids I am too tired to write anything remotely reflective. That and I am desperately craving Chocolate and Chips - usually together - you do the math.

God has been working in ways all over my life lately (although it seems that we're not supposed to FIX the heater yet - now we can't get anyone to return our calls! GRRRR) 

I'm gettin an Ipod (insert singsong voice please) I'm gettin an Ipod... I'm joining the century! LOL! Actually - I'm getting a used one - LOL! Can't get a new one... ~snort~  Actually someone I know and love got a new one (a FANCY one with the all the do-dads) and she's giving me her old one - YAY! I won't have to load nearly as much in it - since she and I have alot of the same tastes in music. Doing the happy dance!   Really - anyone who knows me IRL knows I LOVE a bargain and a free - used Ipod is just like Christmas for me! Whaaaaa hooooo!!

The ONLY complaint I have is this ~ Apple apparently doesn't play nice with others. I have been using a Sony SonicStage for over a year mostly because I got a bunch of free codes to get free music quite a while. And I can't transfer my music from my Sonic Stage over to Itunes. Not a huge deal - but now I have to re-transfer all my Cd's one by one..... GRRRRR. Any music I have purchased from Sony I will have to burn to a CD and then see if I can transfer to Itunes that way. Frustrating.

Yesterday we went to our favorite library - we spent 3 hours there! They have this great play area with a Thomas train table and stuffed animals (who likely host SO. MANY. GERMS. I don't even want to THINK about it) the kids picked out book after book - Thing 1 even WANTED learning books. It's just so cute! This is working. He really prefers to be home learning with me. Thing 2 is another story - since she has never been in school, she talks about going "when she gets bigger". One one hand I feel kinda bad - because maybe she would like it. BUT we can't afford to send he to preschool right now, and really there's no reason to send her since we're homeschooling.

Oh well-- time to get my fanny in gear to go to the grocery store... yay. (insert sarcasm here..)