cohen is bouncing in this great little bouncy seat i got for him awhile back. at the time, he wasn't so sure about it, but now he's a jumping bean! and we almost can't keep him it! when he bounces, lights and music go off and the little toucan above his head bounces back and forth...he's pretty enamored. i have video of his frantic jumping the day he figured it out that i really need to post- it will make you laugh, guaranteed.
anyway, i am a fan of the jungle bouncer as well (even with the annoying, repeatitve jingles) because it means I CAN ACTUALLY GET SOMETHING DONE! every mom knows the gift of an educational distraction.
thank you, Lord.
we are moving stuff into the new rental house today. well, actually the mens are doing the moving...i am mostly pointing and organizing and 'managing'. i did help physically move a lot of things last night once cohen had fallen asleep so i don't feel guilty about my lack of lifting today. i am excited to get moved it, but (honestly) last night i looked around at the mounds of boxes sitting in each room and just wanted to cry. i must've looked very overwhelmed cause mom was quick to ensure everyone would help and get things settled in no time.
i felt like a little girl. because i really do want my mommy to get things settled for me. i have felt displaced and unsettled for years now and i just don't think i can take much more of it. i am just now realizing the immense stress we had living in a constantly-being-remodeled house for two years and never having things ALL put away. and even though this rental situation is going to be short lived, i want to have it ALL put away.
so i know once i get through these next few days, i will be tired, but at least we will have a place with our things and it will be painted and finished.
Praise God.
On a happier note, Beth comes back tonight or tomorrow and then Shawn, Aaron & Becky & Shane & his Mom are all coming Tuesday sometime...so the fam is going to be together for our *favorite* family holiday and I can't wait! us girls are getting together wednesday to prepare the finger foods for the day (lots of veggies, fruit, crackers, and different kinds of hummus and veggie dips) and its going to be even better because i will get to use my beloved food processor! (which until now has been packed away) Thanksgiving is a big deal here...lots of family (like 50+ peeps) and a traditional, yearly 'turkey bowl' (aka football game) complete with uniforms. Its good stuff.
i hope yours is wonderful...tell me about it! do you have any unusual traditions?
a couple of other things i wanted to say before i get cohen and head over to begin the massive amounts of unpacking i have yet to do:
1.) i am sorry some of you are having problems with my blog. i really don't know what the issue is...BUT i do know that i need to get www.katemcdonald.NET up and running soon! so i am going to shoot to have it accessible by next friday! between blogger and myspace, i have been having oodles of trouble, so i am just going to get my independent site up and *HOPE* you all will still visit me there!
2.) i know several of you did "engage the journey" in 2006...and i have since had lots of comments/emails about doing a read through the Bible session again...SO (drum roll please) i will be setting up a Read Through the Bible (chronologically) again in 2008!!! i am going to have the site up on www.katemcdonald.NET and soon will be posting a button that you can add to your blog or myspace or both to invite people to join. i know i really enjoyed hearing other people's persepectives and learned a ton and am really stoked to journey again through the Bible. i hope you will join us!
ok...well time to get unpacking. more later friends!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
some random thoughts for a saturday morning
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Hey Kate,
I'm glad to hear you're bringing Engage the Journey back for '08. I enjoyed it last year.
If you need any help with your new site, feel free to shoot me an email.
I redesigned Shaun Groves (www.shaungroves.com) site when he moved from Blogger to his own site and porting Blogger posts over to another system can be a huge hassle.
I didn't get to participate in last year's study but I'm excited to get started with the one in '08.
And isn't education distraction the most wonderful thing ever for children?
I love the new colors!!
And finally - transition is SO hard. When everything is always in an upset with boxes everywhere and a feeling of temporary-ness - UGH. I'm excited for you to get unpacked and settled and feel a little "home" finally. And SO excited that you're getting so much family (especially the husband part of the family) over the holiday weekend!
Have a great Thanksgiving weekend!
I am sooo happy I can finally read your blogs!! I was getting upset that I could never get them to show on blogspot.
The new background looks very nice also!
Be Blessed!
Kathy
Well my family, in addition to the usual American style thanksgiving food, also has Jamaican food on the table. We have between 50 and a 100. Some people come earlier and others come later due to visiting their other families and stuff. It's a lot of fun and it's usually peaceful.
I really like your new layout. The color scheme is nice.
I hope I can join in on the Bible reading. That's one of the main things I lack in my schedule, well along with sleep.
PS: Thanks for commenting on my blog. :-)
Transitioning is hard, I agree. At this time of life it probably feels like you've been transitioning for years. At least I know that's how I feel. I hope it continues to go well for you!
For the record, I love your layout! Transition and change is hard; especially when you never really feel like you've unpacked all of your things. My family has moved almost every 2 years for the past 13 years and it get tiring trying to "live out of boxes" so often. I'm sure you are more than ready to find a place you can call your own! I just want to encourage you to try to put your own mark on this "new" house - it will feel like yours and let the Lord do the rest. Nothing is impossible for Him!
I am excited to join in on the bible study for '08. I am looking for a way to go deeper into God's word and what better way to do it than with godly women! I hope you have a beautiful Thanksgiving with your family - I'm sure your so glad to be surrounded by their love and support!
Yay thats awesome Kate that you're brining the Engage the Journey study back next year :) i will try and participate in it.
I really wish we had Thanksgiving here in New Zealand! It seems like a great holiday to have :)
*Priscilla*
PS i love how you used the word 'stoked'! hehe, as im pretty sure thats mostly a bit of Aussie/NZ slang..
Hey there-
I totally understand the noisy, bright flashing toy thing. Everyone always acts like those are the worst gifts, but the truth is that they are the best. I have three kids and those sorts of toys have helped me get so much done. I also understand needing a place to call home. I have lived in the same house for more than three years, but due to construction and other factors it has never quite felt like home. We have stepped up the construction a few notches though and am hoping to have our house put together soon so we can call it home and have it nice for the upcoming holidays.
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