Hey You Non-Followers

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Now that I got that outta the way. We had a great weekend! Swim party on Saturday and the lake on Sunday. Suge gave himself a Father's day gift of sleeping in and skipping church. Wasn't that nice of him? Anyway, we headed to the lake to meet friends and I almost didn't get in touch with my Dad. I was wondering all day what Suge was thinking since this is his first Father's Day without his Dad (Poppa).  He seemed to handle it ok, but I know it wasn't easy.  

We started swimming lessons on Monday night. That was a sight. I just want Wildman to feel comfortable and to learn to KICK HIS FEET. When you wear a life jacket that's a must. He did well, can't wait to see what tomorrow night brings.  

I'm really looking forward to getting together with some high school girlfriends this weekend. Some I haven't seen but once or twice since. I can't wait to hear all about their lives and their babies. A night out full of new and fun stories is a dream! 

Oh and one more thing, the potty training thing seems to be going well. It really has been amazing. I can't say enough about the book. You must check it out! Google Lora Jensen. 

What else? OH how could I forget, Uncle C and Sweetheart got engaged over the weekend.  I'm so proud of him. He really found the girl of his dreams and she is a complete doll and the ring is to die for.  Can't wait to hear wedding plans, we'll see how that goes...

Summer's Not Messing Around

Summer Soltice is this weekend and as of today Summer has arrived. The date may not say it's so, but it is, trust me. I'm so thankful I don't have to work out in it. How do those men and women do it? My Dad does it and I have NO idea how. Whew! Where's the kiddie pool? Oh yeah, it's on my back porch full of leaves and dead grandaddy long legs...Think I'll just stay inside.

Update on Potty Patrol: Still no #2. But he didn't have any other accidents at school yesterday. I am so PROUD! Can't wait to hear how day two at school went.

Here's something to chew on: I was doing my daily blog reading and found this quote on the refineus site listed over there ----->

Do not be surprised that what God asked of you yesterday is insufficient for your journey of faith today. With Moses, God parted the waters, and then the people crossed over. With Joshua, the leaders were required to begin crossing first, and then the waters parted. In my life journey, I have found time and time again that God changes the parameters of my faith. He increases His expectation of me. What it means to live on the edge as your faith begins to develop is not the measure of faith when you walk in maturity. You should expect and desire that God would move from parting the waters while you stand on the shore to calling you to step out into the waters and experience the miracle happening around you. In the first, you watch the miracle. But in the second, you become a part of it. --Erwin McManus.

I'm reminded of this almost daily. Waiting for God's miracles and actually being a part of them are two very different things. I've matured in the past year, but I'm light years away from where I want to be. I want to jump right in. How? Well, I'm going to work on that and I'm sure He'll help me. We'll see how it goes...

Clap Harder!

Well friends, this is day 3 of Lora Jensen's 3 day potty training, and I have to say, I'm pretty impressed. We went from nothing to telling me he needs to go in just 2 days. Mom is staying home with him today and I hope all goes well. I will give a full report after I find out how today goes (we've been keeping somewhat of a journal). Funny happening: On Saturday we PRAISED him for going in the potty with a little song and clapping. By the end of the day Sunday he wanted us to clap harder if we weren't clapping loud enough. He wanted a standing ovation. He's no showboat that child of mine. We'll see how today goes...

Failure to Report Back

So, I got in trouble this morning for not blogging. My excuse was "It's been a slow week." But truth is, I forgot all about the fun that was had last weekend! The triple birthday extravaganza--how could I forget. So Sweetheart was able to go with me! And Uncle C came too (hence the pic). There was lots of fierce cornhole competition! Who knew there was such a thing as cut-throat cornhole. Anyway, we had a blast. I think everyone enjoys an early afternoon party just for the simple fact that you are home in bed by 10.

Wildman had a BIG weekend! He was very busy with Mom and Priss (my niece). Almost forgot that we got to see Uncle C and Sweetheart play softball. I wish you could have heard Wildman telling his guy friends at school on Monday, "Hey guys, Uncle C hit it over the fence." PRICELESS. It's the beginning of guy talk. Another example: Suge said to Wildman on Tuesday night, "Hey come here and sit on the couch with me, I want to talk about something." (Sounds bad doesn't it) So Wildman goes over there and Suge says, "So what do you wanna talk about?" (If Wildman was older he would have probably rolled his eyes) Wildman says, "Parker's football game." MORE GUY TALK! Thank goodness I like sports.

Suge is at Bonnaroo and Mom is coming into town. Wish us luck on the 3 day potty training this weekend. I'll be SURE to report back on that. We'll see how it goes...

2 in 1 Day

I know, two postings in one day, right! Well, I just have to say, I almost lost it over an ice cream sandwich tonight. A mental health day is in my near future.  

Hey Party People

It's Tuesday and I found out this morning that Wild Man will be going to Mom's on Wednesday night! I also found out that I will be going to the beach in July! And, I've known this for a while- our group of friends is celebrating 3 birthdays this Saturday afternoon (with no kids)! Now, if that doesn't get you in the party mood I don't know what will! (As you can see I am already in the party mood with my exclamation points and all!!!) Suge is gonna miss the party on Saturday for his full court basketball tournament. It's gonna last all day. Well, if they win. I hope he makes it through alive. I'll miss him at the party, but maybe I can come up with a date. I've asked my brother's (Uncle C) girlfriend to stand in. (Let's call her Sweetheart, because wild man loves her almost as much as Uncle C does.)

I added this pic because it's an old favorite and it looks like he's settling in to watch the playoffs. Suge and Wild Man love watching games together, I hate that Wild Man will miss the first game Thursday night. I doubt Mom will let him stay up that late! Wild Man says he's for Kobe Bryant but his daddy would and will disagree. We'll see...