“Our worst fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented,and fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God; your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some of us, it is in everyone. As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
by Marianne Williamson (A Return to Love)
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not shouting, "I've been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost!
That's why I chose this way"
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble
Needing God to be my guide
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for strength to carry on
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed
And cannot ever pay the debt
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion
Asking humbly to be taught
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible
But God believes I'm worth it
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache
Which is why I seek His name
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I do not wish to judge
I have no authority
I only know I'm loved
by Carol Wimmer (1988)
I'm not shouting, "I've been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost!
That's why I chose this way"
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble
Needing God to be my guide
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for strength to carry on
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not bragging of success
I'm admitting that I've failed
And cannot ever pay the debt
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I don't think I know it all
I submit to my confusion
Asking humbly to be taught
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I'm not claiming to be perfect
My flaws are far too visible
But God believes I'm worth it
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I still feel the sting of pain
I have my share of heartache
Which is why I seek His name
When I say, "I am a Christian,"
I do not wish to judge
I have no authority
I only know I'm loved
by Carol Wimmer (1988)
Summer Reading Program 2008
We love the local library's summer reading program. We particularly enjoyed the following books:
Popcorn by Frank Asch
But No Elephants by Jerry Smath
Henry's Awful Mistake by Robert M. Quackenbush
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Senda
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
Olivia by Ian Falconer
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Amelia Bedelia Series by Peggy Parish
What Is A Wookiee? by Laura Buller
Fancy Nancy Series by Jane O'Connor
Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne and Sal Murdocca
Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! by Dr. Seus
Adventures of the Bailey School Kids by Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones
Popcorn by Frank Asch
But No Elephants by Jerry Smath
Henry's Awful Mistake by Robert M. Quackenbush
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Senda
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
Olivia by Ian Falconer
The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Amelia Bedelia Series by Peggy Parish
What Is A Wookiee? by Laura Buller
Fancy Nancy Series by Jane O'Connor
Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne and Sal Murdocca
Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling
Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry
Marvin K. Mooney Will You Please Go Now! by Dr. Seus
Adventures of the Bailey School Kids by Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton Jones
If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
by Diane Loomans, from "If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again"
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars.
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
by Diane Loomans, from "If I Had My Child To Raise Over Again"
Family Game Night
We often have family game night on Fridays as a reward for good behavior. After dinner the child that has worked the hardest that week gets to pick what game we will be playing. Our family's favorites are Uno, Monopoly, Clue JR, Yatzee, & Sequence for Kids. We are always looking for new games, if you have any suggestions.
Top 10 reasons I love being a mom:
10. You get to set your own schedule after they start sleeping through the night.
9. You are able to create your own working environment.
8. You are your own boss until your kids out smart you.
7. Watching animated movies is mandatory!
6. Playtime is the most important part of the day.
5. Your night life consists of peace and quite finally.
4. Making mistakes is normal, and the kids don't mind.
3. You can sing off key and no one cares.
2. Everyday can be a pajama day and that's ok!
1. You get hugs, kisses, and "I love you"s just for being you.
9. You are able to create your own working environment.
8. You are your own boss until your kids out smart you.
7. Watching animated movies is mandatory!
6. Playtime is the most important part of the day.
5. Your night life consists of peace and quite finally.
4. Making mistakes is normal, and the kids don't mind.
3. You can sing off key and no one cares.
2. Everyday can be a pajama day and that's ok!
1. You get hugs, kisses, and "I love you"s just for being you.
Firecracker Cupcakes
1-1/2 cups flaked coconut, divided
4 drops each: blue and red food colorings
24 yellow cupcakes
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
24 red string licorice pieces (4 inch strips)
PLACE ½ cup of the coconut in each of two separate resealable plastic bags; set remaining 1/2 cup coconut aside. Add blue food coloring to coconut in one bag and red food coloring to coconut in second bag. Seal bags; shake until coconut is evenly tinted. If you don't like coconut, just use red & blue sugar sprinkles.
SPREAD tops of cupcakes with whipped topping (or frosting if you prefer). Sprinkle with red, white (uncolored) and blue coconut as desired; press coconut gently into whipped topping to secure.
INSERT licorice piece into top of each cupcake for the firecracker's fuse. Store in refrigerator. You could also use blueberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries as toppings.
1-1/2 cups flaked coconut, divided
4 drops each: blue and red food colorings
24 yellow cupcakes
2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
24 red string licorice pieces (4 inch strips)
PLACE ½ cup of the coconut in each of two separate resealable plastic bags; set remaining 1/2 cup coconut aside. Add blue food coloring to coconut in one bag and red food coloring to coconut in second bag. Seal bags; shake until coconut is evenly tinted. If you don't like coconut, just use red & blue sugar sprinkles.
SPREAD tops of cupcakes with whipped topping (or frosting if you prefer). Sprinkle with red, white (uncolored) and blue coconut as desired; press coconut gently into whipped topping to secure.
INSERT licorice piece into top of each cupcake for the firecracker's fuse. Store in refrigerator. You could also use blueberries, raspberries, and/or strawberries as toppings.
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