Please Pray

On Friday, Seth got called into the principal's office (probably felt naturally, cause I'm sure he wasn't an angel in school!) and told that his contract was not being renewed. Allow me to step on my soapbox! (Step up)
"Private school politics SUCK!" (Yes, mom, I said it!) My husband is a wonderful coach who happens to teach in a school where there are only around 230 students total in grades 7-9. His football team plays schools that have anywhere from 600-900+ students. Fair? I think not! You can figure out what I assume happened!" (Step down)
Seth had been unhappy and had already started looking for jobs in Rogers, Springdale, etc. so he had plans to leave anyway, just not on these terms.

Needless, to say, Seth needs a job. And although we'd LOVE to stay in this area, A job is a job is a job! We know that God will provide and take care of us like He says in Jeremiah 29:11, it's the fear of the unknown! So please pray for us as we go through this time of uncertainty.

Design on a Dime

This picture's purpose is only to show you the laundry room in the background. Notice the rather long shelf/cart the microwave is placed on. And the pile of junk that has accumulated itself around and one the cart. This was not a very happy place to do laundry.

This is a happy place to do laundry.

I traded the "too long" shelf/cart for a shorter one and turned the cart sideways, which will actually allow oneself to stand in front of the washing machine while loading it! Wow!

Here's a closer view. The laundry sign on the wall is a bulletin board covered with fabric that was once used as a table cloth in our master bedroom. I hot glued everything together and pray that is lasts!

I moved a small lamp from another room to make this room more "homey." And yes I know how tacky it is that our appliances don't match, but if it really bothers you, feel free to make a donation.

This utility caddy was a cheapo $1 gift from our "wedding pounding" from our church choir. It was filled with wonderful cleaning supplies, etc. about 5 years ago, but today it got re-purposed. I happened to have a can of red spray paint and that cute red gingham ribbon. No, the ribbon does not wrap around the caddy, just the front. The best part...wait for it...I thought I'd have to hot glue it, but because the paint was still a little tacky feeling the ribbon held. For now at least!

The basket's contents are as follows: laundry detergent, fabric softener sheets, Shout, bleach, a red and white mug for change, and air freshener beads. The only thing I actually purchased for the redo: The red bordered runner on the floor. Red quickly became the accent color for the room, when I found the table cloth and red spray paint. Total cost: $19.89!!!!

This might even make me want to start doing the majority of laundry. This is a task Seth took on when we got married, but I just might give him a break. I think I'll enjoy this room now! I'll keep you posted!

The Mind of a 2 Year Old!

Over Spring Break, the Ice Cream truck/van drove down our street. Seth made a big deal about it to Drew. Unfortunately, we had no cash on hand. Meme, Seth's mom, sent Drew ice cream money in the mail the next week. Thanks, Meme! The following week was back to work so we didn't see the Ice Cream man. Yesterday, Seth, Drew, and I picked my mom up from the airport and took her home. As she was dishing out gifts, Seth heard the Ice Cream truck and told Drew. Drew and I quickly ran outside to track him down. On a side note, Drew had taken his fake Crocs off and put them back on, only on the wrong feet. Back to the story...The Ice Cream man saw us and Drew yelled, "Come Back!" My thoughts: Where did he learn "come back" and I can't believe he used it appropriately. The truck turned around and Drew picked out a Batman Popsicle. Yummy!

Last night in the bathtub, while I was washing Drew's hair, he made another statement I didn't know he knew. I have one of those cups that has a soft plastic side that forms to the child's head to prevent water from getting in their eyes. The only problem is that the child must raise their head in the process and keep it raised. Drew has mastered raising the head, until you actually begin to pour the water out. Thus, negating the actual purpose of the cup. So...I just pour the water over his whole head. Last night, during this process he says, "No more, Mom!" Yes, yes, I know the boy knows how to say No and I know he knows More, but again the kid used them together in a sentence and used them appropriately. I'm amazed at the things he learns and how quickly he learns them. He's a smart cookie! (I am his mom, though, I'm supposed to think that!)

What does your kid say that surprises you?

Easter

Easter Sunday in Fort Smith was lovely. And by lovely, I mean rainy, gloomy, and depressing. Luckily, the reason we celebrate Easter is enough to clear the rainy, dreary skies and brought people in droves to GABC. Easter began at our house with a visit from the Easter Bunny. He brought Drew 2 books, 3 movies, bubbles, Whoppers (for mom, he must have known!), and those capsules you put in warm water that "grow" into a dinosaur shape, for example.


This was Drew's reaction to his Easter Basket! Priceless!

Drew and his Mommy!

Drew and his Daddy!

Tis at the cross of Christ...

We are singing this song in church tomorrow and I love it!

Happy Day

We are singing this song in church Sunday morning, and I LOVE it! Hope you do too!

Funny Story

Let me set the scene:

Time: 9:00pm

Place: bathtub

Who: Drew (in tub), Me (sitting by the tub), Seth (perched on the toilet, but not using it)

Drew lines up 5 rubber duckies around the tub. I asked him what their names were. I pointed to the yellow duck and he named it "Yellow", the green duck "Green", and the blue duck...can you guess? "Blue" I point to the purple duck and Drew names it "her". The last yellow duck..."Yah Mon" Can't you just hear a little Jamaican accent! Funny things come out of this boys mouth!