Thursday, September 11, 2008

Things I've learnt over the summer...

1.) Dust bunnies multiply just as quickly as the real bunnies!
2.) Kids grow taller...wearing shorts hides that!
3.) I feel more motivated to be active with my kids when the weather is warm.
4.) 2 months off school is so short but so long at the same time!
5.) The dirty my kids are, the happier the kids are.
6.) The cleaner my house is, the happier I am!
7.) Wasps sure have a way of ruining a picnic.
8.) Rain doesn't actually wash windows clean.
9.) It's confusing for kids to go to bed when the sun is brightly shining in the evening.
10.) Hotdogs are maybe be unhealthy but they are so convenient
11.) I love to wake up before my kids, each day...even holidays!
12.) I never get to give my kids candy, cause everyone else does.
13.) I don't love to run...but I gave it my best 'foot forward'.
14.) I love my public library.
15.) Teething hurts the whole family.
16.) When those teeth come out, my family can all understand and celebrate together.
17.) If I planned a day to be with my sister, my kids got fevers.
18.) I have a hard time focusing on books...if they don't rhyme or don't start with "Once upon a time...
19.) Facebook is a great tool to hear from others, when I need 'human contact' but life is too busy to leave the house.
20.) Just because others have great haircuts, doesn't mean my hair will be as co-operative.
21.) Life is stressful
22.) Laughing with my hubby amongst the stress, is healthy.
23.) God has protected our family, and I truly feel His Arms of Love exactly when we needed it.

10 comments:

candypb said...

lol... I wish rain washed the window's. I'd have to say, that was my fav.

JMBMOMMY said...

I agree -- hubbies make stressful times so much easier! And ditto on the haircuts!!! I agree-facebook is great. Addictive at times but great. :) I responded to your comments today--thanks for your insight. I think I am having some "Oh, yea" moments in parenting these days!!! That is good...means God is moving me forward :)

Roo said...

love your list. :) i havent succumbed to the face booking world.....yet. maybe one day! :)

i left my recipe for the salsa in my comment section on my blog. its a WINNER! xo

Kathy said...

What a lot of lessons. Okay, isn't that the truth about the kids going to bed when it's light? Kezia just said to me today that it's easier to go to bed here in Bolivia because it's dark at bedtime, but in Canada, "well, I'd just stay up forever with the sun!".

Court said...

Hi, Andrea. I am a friend of Ben and Larissa's and stumbled upon your blog as I am zoning out tonight. I love all that you share, you made me laugh and think.
It is obvious you are very much in love with your family and Jesus:) I love that! It seems like you are a great friend to Larissa, she is such a special lady! Give her a hug for me!
Courtney
mcfarlandsbythebeach.blogspot.com

Breanne said...

Love what you have learned _ i have to say that God protecting yall was my favorite. So weet and true.

andrea said...

two more:
1.) you can be right, but deal with it in a very wrong way.
2.) strawberry/rhubarb jam is not only delicious but worth fighting for the last drop in the jar!

Andrea said...

You are funny, girl. I could relate to a lot of those!

Dani Smith said...

great post! i can definitely relate...i think i learned a lot of the same things this summer!

Larissa said...

love this post! :)