May 31 2012

kisses from Maeven…

My daughter is an absolute sweet heart, but unless she is sick or just tired she hasn’t ever truly been a cuddler.  She likes to sit near Erin and I but very seldom likes to be held.  However this week she has gotten into giving kisses.   A few weeks back whenever Erin would give the kids a kiss she would had a “muah” sound.   So this week Maeven has taken to leaning in and giving Erin and I big kisses followed by a loud “MAAAHH!”  This morning when I was getting ready for work she ran into me with her arms being held up for me to pick her up.   I picked her up and I got several “MAAAHH” kisses.   I gotta say, I have a sweetie pie for a daughter!

 

May 30 2012

feeling froggy…

When I was growing up my mom would occasionally check us out videos from the local library and one of our favorites were the old Our Gang/ Little Rascals videos.   Besides liking the Spanky and Alfalfa characters one of my favorites was the raspy voiced Froggy.  Unfortunately today my allergies have gotten the best of me and that’s what I sound like!   Even my daughter sorta looked at me funny when I was talking to her this morning.   Generally speaking my accent isn’t too bad and so on Wednesdays when I place orders with the various vendors we deal with at the Rec Center they understand me.  Yet, today the Froggy voice is causing me to have to repeat myself repeatedly.   Hopefully with the help of some cough drops tomorrow I will get back to sounding like myself and not so froggy!

May 29 2012

caffeine withdrawals…

Today is my day to write a complaining post.   One of the perks of being a the Rec Center whenever I was tired or not feeling well was that I was able to get my caffeine fix and enjoy some pop or coffee.  However, back at the end of last year I started having health problems and my doctor said no caffeine.  It was a huge thing for me to let go of, but for my own health and well-being I gave it up.   After all there were some caffeine free pops I could still enjoy.   However, on my next visit the doctor informed me that with my condition I shouldn’t have any pop as the carbonation was just as bad for me as the caffeine was.  Immediately I began to shake thinking of never tasting my glorious Dr. Pepper or Ale-8 again.

So today I am here at the Rec Center, and it’s pretty warm.   So with the warmth I am getting people nice icy cold Cokes and various other soda pops.  Yet, I can only shake through my caffeine withdrawals and not enjoy any of that delicious carbonated flavor.   I hope I can remain strong, because the water isn’t cutting it right now!!!

May 28 2012

gifts…

This afternoon I went with my family to Manchester, KY to visit with my extended family.  We had a great time just catching up with them and as usual watching my daughter Maeven be a nut and keep everyone entertained.

On the way over, Erin and I engaged in a conversation about our spiritual gifts and developing them to be used for God’s Kingdom.   One of the things we talked about is being put into situations where our gifts and talents can be developed.  Through the conversation I began to wonder about this whole process.   I know God can use us and develop us anywhere but, are there certain places where we can develop them more.   For instance, can a rough situation where you are not exactly in your “sweet spot” develop your gifts and talents more because you have to be more deliberate in seeking this?   Or can our gifts be developed more when we find that “sweet spot” where we can thrive and get encouragement from others around us?

Just some food for thought I guess.   What do you think…

May 26 2012

my little thief…

One of the running jokes in my house is how Maeven has become our little clepto.  Whenever she stays at grammies we end up with something of grammies in our diaper bag that we discover when we get home.  Usually Grammie finds something of ours that Maeven slips into her house.

Last night as I was sitting on the couch Maeven comes up to me extends her arms and smiles as if to say, “I just want to be with you Daddy.”  Shortly after I picked her cute little self up, I realized she just wanted to steal my iPhone to play games and to steal my water bottle because it’s more fun then her own!

This morning Maeven came running into my bedroom and jumped onto the bed with me.  Rather than just wanting to talk or lay on Mommy’s side of the bed where all of mommy’s blankest and pillows are, she of course began trying to steal the pillows right out from under my head.

Even though my sweet little girl is sweet little thief, as long as she stays this cute she is going to get away with a lot!!!