Proverbs 31:10-31: July 2010

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Time is moving on

Wow! It's the end of July and almost time for Conner to start kindergarten. We have been really busy this summer and it just occurred to me that I've forgotten all about blogging. Gasp!

I'll admit I've been weepy at times getting psyched up for kindergarten. I know it's all part of it but I just feel like so much is going to change and so much will be beyond my control (I know God is in control, but I can't help being a control freak, arghh!) once Monday rolls around.

On the bright side we've had a great summer and I've tried to make the most of the precious time we've had left when Conner will be home with us all day ever day. We've been to Hilton Head, a work conference in Murfreesboro (with lots of swimming for the boys), Nashville Shores, Dinosaur World. Our summer has also been full with karate for myself and Conner. We're both progressing up the ranks and I always feel better after being in class even though it's often stressful to make the time to get there! Conner has really responded to karate and we often have our own "classes" at home.

Andy got me a super cool new camera for my birthday that does way more than I know about. I need to take some classes just to figure this thing out! But at least I look cool with my super long paparazzi lens :-)

Two days ago a stray kitten came to our house (probably 6-8 weeks old) so we've added "Tiny" to our pet family albeit she will be an outdoor cat. Our indoor cats are really enjoying hissing at her from inside. I guess they don't realize they're the ones that have it made on the inside. Tiny is super sweet and has really taken to the boys so hopefully she will remain tough in the outdoors (i.e. not get run over).

Here's some pics of the boys with Tiny. Maybe I'll do some short blogs with pics of the summer adventures within the next few weeks...

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Party on the 4th

So the kids are all tucked in and now it's time to...work. Hubby is at the office doing his paperwork and I'm in bed doing mine. We squeezed in some fun last night at a Sounds game with fireworks afterwards and we'll join some friends tomorrow for BBQ and swimming. In the meantime I'm catching up last week's paperwork in advance of being gone most of next week in a conference. Hubby was elected president-elect of our state industry association so he has at least three more years involved with the board of directors. I'm certainly happy for him but it does come with a fair amount of extra work.

I probably shouldn't write when I'm tired because I might lean toward the negative when I otherwise might not be but I'd rather be doing this than my actual work.

Anyway, hubby just reported that there was a clear view of the local fireworks show from our office parking lot and he felt guilty watching them without us. Shortly I'm going to cue up the DVR and see the Nashville production ~~as another way to delay my work~~.

Actually I just wanted to post a few pics of my cuties and to report that Cam finally seems to be on the road back to "normal" sleep. His naps could still use some improvement but I'm pleased overall. And just when he gets all the way back to normal we'll be moving him to a big boy bed and I'm sure it will all start over again. Oh, I sure hope not! Earlier I was thinking about my grumpy Memorial Day post and wanted to report something positive in the sleep department.

Here's the good stuff:

The boys ran the bases last night after the game...

Getting ready!

Camren zooming by

Conner with Cam in the distance headed for home

We got home at 11:15 pm which is 4 hours past bedtime for Cam but they were both awake the whole way home (45 min in the car) and wouldn't crash until they got in their beds. Cam was up at 7:20 (which is fab for any other day) so when he woke up I brought him to our bed and this is what happened:

so the boys and I missed bible study this morning and barely got in our seats in time for worship service.

We're now within the one month countdown of kindergarten starting so expect future posts to be sappy(ier) and weepy(ier). Sometimes it just takes my breath away thinking about it. But I'll save that for another day.

Happy 4th and thanks to all who maintain our freedoms.

Proverbs 31:10-31 (GWT)

10 “Who can find a wife with a strong character? She is worth far more than jewels.11 Her husband trusts her with all his heart, and he does not lack anything good. 12 She helps him and never harms him all the days of her life. 13 “She seeks out wool and linen with care and works with willing hands. 14 She is like merchant ships. She brings her food from far away. 15 She wakes up while it is still dark and gives food to her family and portions of food to her female slaves. 16 “She picks out a field and buys it. She plants a vineyard from the profits she has earned. 17 She puts on strength like a belt and goes to work with energy. 18 She sees that she is making a good profit. Her lamp burns late at night. 19 “She puts her hands on the distaff, and her fingers hold a spindle. 20 She opens her hands to oppressed people and stretches them out to needy people. 21 She does not fear for her family when it snows because her whole family has a double layer of clothing. 22 She makes quilts for herself. Her clothes are made of linen and purple cloth. 23 “Her husband is known at the city gates when he sits with the leaders of the land. 24 “She makes linen garments and sells them and delivers belts to the merchants. 25 She dresses with strength and nobility, and she smiles at the future. 26 “She speaks with wisdom, and on her tongue there is tender instruction. 27 She keeps a close eye on the conduct of her family, and she does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children and her husband stand up and bless her. In addition, he sings her praises, by saying, 29 ‘Many women have done noble work, but you have surpassed them all!’ 30 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty evaporates, but a woman who has the fear of the Lord should be praised. 31 Reward her for what she has done, and let her achievements praise her at the city gates.”