It's already Thursday?!

This week seems like it has gone by way faster than last week. I thought I would post today just so I could show a new picture of Callie! She was precious in her little strawberry gingham-patterned dress with matching hat on Sunday. Everyone thought she was adorable and of course Andy and I did.

Today I was also gently reminded by God of how He wants to take care of me. I've been a bit stressed about "life," but He ever so sweetly reminded me of how He's always proven Himself faithful in every situation. The words to the song "He's Been Faithful to Me" filled my mind, and I just felt the Lord reassure me that He loves me, and He will take care of me no matter what. What a sweet promise. We serve such a great God!!!

Callie - eating like a horse!

Callie is eating like a horse - literally! She can put the food away for a little girl! I believe she's going through a growth spurt. It seems like she's already started cruising just a little bit too. She'll ease down the rail in her crib after she's pulled up. All of the ladies at Legacy are just shocked at how smart she is and how quickly she has learned to stand up. It's just too funny. I was looking at some older pictures of Callie tonight, and she has just grown so much. Her look is changing every day and she just looks like a big girl more and more every time that I see her! They really do grow up too fast!

My kids at school got on my nerves SO bad today! Only my first period was a pain. My second period rarely has a bad day. They are just too bored to talk I believe! Hey, it's better than the alternative! Thank you, Lord! :)

I'm off to watch American Idol. I tell myself EVERY SEASON that I WILL NOT get hooked on it this time, but after you watch those horrible auditions some people have, then you actually start to wonder, "who will make it?" It gets me hooked every time. I'm a sucker for it. And I must say that I do agree with Simon a lot!!! :)

Just thinking....

You know the other day while I was watching Callie, I couldn't help but think of Jesus when He was a baby. Now that Callie's pulling up on just about anything, I thought of how proud Mary and Joseph must have been when Jesus pulled up for the first time! It was probably on a carpenter's table for all we know! It's hard to describe to someone who is not a parent (a mother especially) what it feels like to see YOUR BABY do something monumental in their little life. I know she must've been so proud and just looked at Jesus everyday with this love for Him that was unexplainable. That's just so sweet to me!

Anyway, I'm glad that Jesus knows how Callie feels right now. The poor thing is teething like crazy, and Jesus knows her pain. Isn't that just awesome!? What other kind of "god" can do that?!

Devotion from Dr. David Jeremiah

Reach the Heart

Honor your father and mother . . . that it may be well with you and you may live long on the earth.
Ephesians 6:2-3

Recommended Reading Hebrews 5:5-9

Why is it so important for children to honor and obey their parents? It's not because we need well-behaved children, nor is it simply because we are adults and they are minors. God commands children to obey their mother and father because it is training for the respect and obedience needed for a healthy relationship with the Lord. And when a child understands that in being obedient to his parents he is obeying Christ, then the heart of that child is impacted forever. Becoming acquainted with submission to loving authority and obedience to a caring parent makes it easier for a child to have a genuine desire to love, serve, and obey God.

Every word of the Bible was written for a specific purpose, and the command to "Honor your father and mother" is no exception. Jesus set the standard for obedience when He walked the earth. Not only did He put himself under the authority and leadership of His earthly mother and father, but He also obeyed His true Father even unto death to pay the price for our sins. Let us follow in His example by honoring our parents and teaching our children to do the same.

Obedience is the gateway through which knowledge, yes, and love too, enter the mind of the child.
Anne Sullivan

Day of Rest - not much rest!

Callie is already in bed and has been for about 20 minutes. Bless her little heart, she was so tired tonight! Since she's learned her newest little trick, she's been going WIDE open all the time and just trying to get into everything. I will be exhausted when she starts walking! :)

Today was supposed to be the Lord's day, a day of rest. Well, it was not that for us! We had a good service at church this morning honoring Mr. Clyde, and then, we ate with everyone after church down in the fellowship hall. It was a fun time! Then, we trekked to Clarkesville for a birthday party for my nieces, went to Wal-Mart for some things, and then stopped by Ingles also for some groceries on the way home. We did not get home until 5:30 I bet. I am so tired too! :)

Callie's top two teeth are trying to start coming in and the poor little sweetie is miserable! She starts complaining about it most at night when it's about time for her to go to sleep. Say a little prayer for her if you think of it! :)

Well, I am going to spend some much needed time with my hubby. He's been puny these last couple of days himself. I guess I can go "baby" him now since Callie is asleep. :)

New Pictures

Here are some pictures of Callie standing up yesterday for the first time on her own!

Here's a picture of Callie with her Pa too!

Houston, we have a NEW problem!!!

Alright, so hear me out. Today, Callie did something MONUMENTAL!!! I was totally surprised. Keep in mind she just turned 8 months old TWO DAYS AGO! Here's the scoop.....

I changed Callie's poopie diaper after lunch, and I placed her in her bed to wait for me while I washed my hands. She already gets around too great on the floor, and she's into something before you can blink an eye! Anyway, while I was washing my hands, I peered into her room from the bathroom to check on her every few seconds. I looked at her two times, and then I heard this bumping sound. Curious, I peered around the corner again, and she was standing in her bed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Scary! What made it so funny though was this little look on her face that said, "HeHe!!! Look at me! Whatcha' gonna do now mama?" It was just too cute. I was proud of her, but I was also reminded of how she's just getting too big and now she's learned something that could prove to be dangerous!

Moma keeps telling me she will get bumps and bruises as she's learning to pull up, walk, etc., but I know it will be hard watching her learn! I'm going to try to keep her from hurting herself, but even the Lord Jesus got bumps and bruises on His perfect and Holy head while He was learning to walk! :) I guess He can understand her pain. Isn't that a sweet thought? God is so good! He's so good because He's just so personal and so understanding of what we go through in our life!

Well, that's what happened to me today! Anything wonderful happen in your life today!? :)