He snuggled in-between us and tried to rest.
But he can't lie still. He sung a song, pretended to snore and wriggled and wriggled!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Sleepless
Little man ( 22 mnths) couldnt sleep last night so i put him in bed with us.
He snuggled in-between us and tried to rest.
But he can't lie still. He sung a song, pretended to snore and wriggled and wriggled!
He snuggled in-between us and tried to rest.
But he can't lie still. He sung a song, pretended to snore and wriggled and wriggled!
Saturday, January 5, 2013
Happy kids
After my seventh child was born I felt so exhausted. Just thinking of trying to school four grades while nursing a baby and watching two toddlers was an overwhelming thought.
I decided that I'd enroll the four older kids in the local schools so I could get some help educating them, while I focused on the other areas of raising children.
I had no idea what a night mare it would be for me.
The list of supplies that I had to provide! The doctors visits, paper work and lists of rules was overwhelming!
As the six months wore on I realized that the school system had more flaws then it had help in educating young people. Everyday the boys would come home and I would have to teach for hours because they didn't get the help they needed at school. The worst part is what I saw happening emotionally to each of them. They were growing more angry and defensive, and each week they seemed to be a little more rebellious.
I was really nervous telling the kids that I was pulling them out of public school. I wasn't sure they would understand, but they rejoiced when I told them. Their attitudes at home became a lot more peaceful and they became more helpful and sweet again.
The school experience was fun in some areas but I think the negatives out weighed the positive .
Each one had their challenges with bullies at school, teachers that are stretched too far and they had too many after school expectations.
I rejoice in having my Nathan and Jay back. Both boys are a lot more relaxed and happy with the thought of being home.
I decided that I'd enroll the four older kids in the local schools so I could get some help educating them, while I focused on the other areas of raising children.
I had no idea what a night mare it would be for me.
The list of supplies that I had to provide! The doctors visits, paper work and lists of rules was overwhelming!
As the six months wore on I realized that the school system had more flaws then it had help in educating young people. Everyday the boys would come home and I would have to teach for hours because they didn't get the help they needed at school. The worst part is what I saw happening emotionally to each of them. They were growing more angry and defensive, and each week they seemed to be a little more rebellious.
I was really nervous telling the kids that I was pulling them out of public school. I wasn't sure they would understand, but they rejoiced when I told them. Their attitudes at home became a lot more peaceful and they became more helpful and sweet again.
The school experience was fun in some areas but I think the negatives out weighed the positive .
Each one had their challenges with bullies at school, teachers that are stretched too far and they had too many after school expectations.
I rejoice in having my Nathan and Jay back. Both boys are a lot more relaxed and happy with the thought of being home.
Friday, January 4, 2013
7days-7kids
We were thinking about our children and the parallel with creation.
Day1: God made light. our first child Bethel ( means House of God)
Day2: God made the heaven and oceans Nathaniel means gift of God-
Day3: God made land and vegetation, green things have always a sign of life. Josh means salvation-
Day4:God made the sun, moon and stars . Our fourth child: Jadon means Thankful- he is a gentle and helpful child.
Day5: God made birds and fish- Liz is like a sweet bird .Elizabeth means My God is abundance -
Day6 God made animals and man. Abigail means Fathers joy.(She is like a little Teddy Bear)
Day7:God rested on the 7th day .our seventh :Gabriel Seth means appointed hand of God
