Can David Ponder save humanity? The question he must answer is "What does humanity need to do, individually and collectively, to restore itself to the pathway toward successful civilization?" The Archangel, Gabriel, takes him from his office to a place that the final summit will occur. With the help of other Time Travelers, David must find the correct answer to this pondering question. Can he and the summit answer the question before time runs out or is humanity lost all its chances to continue on.
Take some historical facts, add a little storytelling, and you've got The Final Summit. I will say, I enjoyed the book as a work of fiction. It wasn't the best thing I've read, but good none the less. Andy Andrews, made me want to finish the book to see how David preformed during the Summit. He took me into David's life like a good book can and should do.
I can say I would recommend this book to friends and family as a fiction piece of work. I am interested to read the books prior to The Final Summit in David Ponder's story. The book is not based word for word on biblical teachings, but reminds the reader that God is in control ultimately.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Monday, April 04, 2011
The Convenient Groom
It's the day of her wedding, and by all accounts Dr Kate Lawrence has it all! She is releasing her book and getting married to her Mr. Right, or so she thought. Five hours before they are supposed to say I do her groom to be calls off the wedding. Kate is left with no groom and a book all about finding love and making it all work. She was so careful, planned everything, how can this happen to her and what is a girl to do?
In comes her saving grace, Lucas Wright. He offers to be her groom and marry her that day and in under five hours. She knows this isn't the way love is supposed to be or is it? Could he be the one she could love? No, that's crazy! But, isn't love sometimes a crazy thing?
This book is written by Denise Hunter and is part of the Nantucket Love Story collection. It's well written and pleasure to read. It immediately draws the reader in to Kate Lawrence's life and how desperate she must feel. I mean everything is on the line, not only her heart and life, but her reputation and career as well. The reader wants to know how everything will work out for her. I will say the ending was kind of predictable, but I still was moved to tears while reading it. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good Christian love story. Actually, I've already recommended it to my Mom and sister!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
In comes her saving grace, Lucas Wright. He offers to be her groom and marry her that day and in under five hours. She knows this isn't the way love is supposed to be or is it? Could he be the one she could love? No, that's crazy! But, isn't love sometimes a crazy thing?
This book is written by Denise Hunter and is part of the Nantucket Love Story collection. It's well written and pleasure to read. It immediately draws the reader in to Kate Lawrence's life and how desperate she must feel. I mean everything is on the line, not only her heart and life, but her reputation and career as well. The reader wants to know how everything will work out for her. I will say the ending was kind of predictable, but I still was moved to tears while reading it. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good Christian love story. Actually, I've already recommended it to my Mom and sister!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Friday, February 25, 2011
Outlive Your Life
Have you ever felt like you didn't know why God has us living here on Earth? Max Lucado gives us a reason in the book "Outlive Your Life You Were Made to Make a Difference". He present this generation of Christians with a challenge, what are you doing in your life that will live on after you are no longer here on Earth? Can Christians truly be the hands and feet of Jesus? The answer is yes, will it be easy? No, but will it be a life that made a difference and is remembered after you've left this world in the hands of the next generation? Yes!
This book wasn't one I got through easily. It took me days to really get to a point that reading it was enjoyable. I think part of that was because it convicted me in many ways. It made me think about my life and how am I showing Jesus to others in it. After reading this it made me want to change how people see me. If you are looking for a book that might help you take the first step to make a difference in your life and the lives of others, I encourage you to read this book. It will make a difference in your life.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
This book wasn't one I got through easily. It took me days to really get to a point that reading it was enjoyable. I think part of that was because it convicted me in many ways. It made me think about my life and how am I showing Jesus to others in it. After reading this it made me want to change how people see me. If you are looking for a book that might help you take the first step to make a difference in your life and the lives of others, I encourage you to read this book. It will make a difference in your life.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Monday, October 04, 2010
Where Hearts are Free
Where Hearts are Free by Golden Key Parsons
Bridget is the daughter of a prominent family. She is of age to get married and begin her own family, but she wants to be in love. She wants to find the right person while still trying to do what her parents ask and society says she should. She wants to please everyone, but can she do that and still please herself is the question she must ask.
I loved this book! It kept me interested from the beginning, and at the end I couldn't put it down. I felt like the author brought me into the story. I cared what happened to Bridget and how her life would turn out. If you are looking for a story to captivate your mind and heart this is a book for you. Not only is it a great story, but it teaches such a wonderful lesson...God will make a way! No mater the challenges one faces or the heartache, if it is God's will there is always a way.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Bridget is the daughter of a prominent family. She is of age to get married and begin her own family, but she wants to be in love. She wants to find the right person while still trying to do what her parents ask and society says she should. She wants to please everyone, but can she do that and still please herself is the question she must ask.
I loved this book! It kept me interested from the beginning, and at the end I couldn't put it down. I felt like the author brought me into the story. I cared what happened to Bridget and how her life would turn out. If you are looking for a story to captivate your mind and heart this is a book for you. Not only is it a great story, but it teaches such a wonderful lesson...God will make a way! No mater the challenges one faces or the heartache, if it is God's will there is always a way.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Two more busy weekends...part 1
So I told everyone we were going to be having some fun in September. Well, we've had 2 weekends packed full! The weekend of September 17th was incredibly busy, but oh so much fun!
Friday the kids knew something was up, but they had no clue. When I woke them that morning for school, I told them to place their game boy, pillow, and blanket outside in the hallway for later. All morning all I heard is where are we going, tell me, tell me, please. But, I managed to keep it a secret and send them off for a day of wondering at school. What they didn't know was, Robert and I had packed the car with sleeping bags, the air mattress etc for a special treat.
When Robert got home from work, we were all ready to go. A few stops for gas, drinks, and snacks, and we were on our way! Where were we going you ask? To Jenks, OK! The Oklahoma Aquarium was our destination, for a sleepover! The kids had no clue, but after a hour and a half we pulled into the parking lot and then they got all excited. The first question we got was do we really get to sleep here? Yes, you sure do.
The night was spent spending time as a family. Touch tanks were open, which the kids loved! We got to see the aquarium not only in their lighting, but in the evening we got to see it by flashlight, and watch a movie. I think we went to bed around 11:30 or 12:00, but we had a good time.
The night was spent spending time as a family. Touch tanks were open, which the kids loved! We got to see the aquarium not only in their lighting, but in the evening we got to see it by flashlight, and watch a movie. I think we went to bed around 11:30 or 12:00, but we had a good time.
Then on Sunday we did the OK State Fair and Disney on Ice. This is the second year we've done Disney on Ice and I have to say, They know how to bring Disney to you! It was a wonderful show, but I think the best part of things, as always was seeing the happy faces on my children! Here are a few, very few, of the pictures I took.
Will post more about another BIG weekend soon.
Friday the kids knew something was up, but they had no clue. When I woke them that morning for school, I told them to place their game boy, pillow, and blanket outside in the hallway for later. All morning all I heard is where are we going, tell me, tell me, please. But, I managed to keep it a secret and send them off for a day of wondering at school. What they didn't know was, Robert and I had packed the car with sleeping bags, the air mattress etc for a special treat.
When Robert got home from work, we were all ready to go. A few stops for gas, drinks, and snacks, and we were on our way! Where were we going you ask? To Jenks, OK! The Oklahoma Aquarium was our destination, for a sleepover! The kids had no clue, but after a hour and a half we pulled into the parking lot and then they got all excited. The first question we got was do we really get to sleep here? Yes, you sure do.
The night was spent spending time as a family. Touch tanks were open, which the kids loved! We got to see the aquarium not only in their lighting, but in the evening we got to see it by flashlight, and watch a movie. I think we went to bed around 11:30 or 12:00, but we had a good time.
Then on Sunday we did the OK State Fair and Disney on Ice. This is the second year we've done Disney on Ice and I have to say, They know how to bring Disney to you! It was a wonderful show, but I think the best part of things, as always was seeing the happy faces on my children! Here are a few, very few, of the pictures I took.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Bye bye summer :(
Well, while fall doesn't begin for 3 more weeks, the unofficial end of summer came this weekend :( My kids have been back in school since mid August, but Labor Day was this past weekend. The bad news for us is fall puts us in another frame of mind this year. We have to prepare ourselves for our first deployment in 5 years! We've loved having Robert home with us, but know that due to the career choices we made and the start of our world, this was inevitable :( Does that make it easier to deal with...not in the least, but we have to and will get through this. If God brings us to it, He WILL bring us through it. I suppose that will be my mind set going through this again.
See, I'm not so worried about me this time...I know it will be hard for me. I never do well with deployments at all, but this time I almost have a feeling of peace for myself. Do you want to know what I'm worried about? My kids! You see, last time he left Michael and Patrick were only 2.5 years old and Kaitlyn well she was only 4 months old, but this time they are 7 and 4. I know I have to be strong for them! I have to take on the role of two parents for the time, I have to be the taxi, cook, and maid. I have to take them to their activities, make sure they are rested, fed, and clothed. I also have to make sure they know everyday, that Daddy loves them and is doing this for our freedom.
So, this next month will be a very busy one for us! We have tons of fun things planned to do as we get ready to say goodbye to Daddy for a while, so how did we spend Labor Day you ask?? We went to Turner Falls in Davis for the day! The kids had a blast and got to go swimming for the last day of summer.
We left our house with some friends at about 9:30am, did a few last minute things around town and were on the highway around 10am. After about an 1.5 hours, we made it to Turner Falls Park. We ate our picnic lunch.
After lunch we head down for some swimming! We didn't go to the Falls area as the kids were have too much fun in the pools. The boys loved the diving board and slide once I decided to let them go. Yes, I was a little concerned since I couldn't see the bottom of the whole thing. Over all we had lots of fun! The kids are already asking when we can go again, LOL. Here are a few more pictures too enjoy!!
Stay tuned for more fun adventures with the Baker's later this month!
See, I'm not so worried about me this time...I know it will be hard for me. I never do well with deployments at all, but this time I almost have a feeling of peace for myself. Do you want to know what I'm worried about? My kids! You see, last time he left Michael and Patrick were only 2.5 years old and Kaitlyn well she was only 4 months old, but this time they are 7 and 4. I know I have to be strong for them! I have to take on the role of two parents for the time, I have to be the taxi, cook, and maid. I have to take them to their activities, make sure they are rested, fed, and clothed. I also have to make sure they know everyday, that Daddy loves them and is doing this for our freedom.
So, this next month will be a very busy one for us! We have tons of fun things planned to do as we get ready to say goodbye to Daddy for a while, so how did we spend Labor Day you ask?? We went to Turner Falls in Davis for the day! The kids had a blast and got to go swimming for the last day of summer.
We left our house with some friends at about 9:30am, did a few last minute things around town and were on the highway around 10am. After about an 1.5 hours, we made it to Turner Falls Park. We ate our picnic lunch.
Stay tuned for more fun adventures with the Baker's later this month!
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Why can't I ever...
That seems like a common thread in my life right now...why can't I do this or that or whatever it happens to be today. It seems like there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done! I knew life would get more hectic as the kids got older, but WOW is all I can say. I'm really begining to look forward to summer coming to get some time to play with my own kids. I feel like during the school year, they are just so BUSY...for anyone who might be interested this is what our current weeks look like until at least mid-May.
Monday: Free night
Tuesday: Soccer for all three kids
Wednesday: Chapel Fellowship Dinner followed by Bible Study
Thursday: Cub Scout night
Friday: Misc activities-this week it happens the boys are going to the Science Museum for a campout with Cub Scouts
Saturday: Soccer game
Sunday: Church followed with houshold chorses to get ready for daycare on Monday
Typing it out it seems like SOOOOOO much, but I will say we enjoy it most of the time. It's busy, but that's life with three kids...BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Sending my baby to school!
Four years ago, I was thinking this day would never come. She would always be my tiny little princess that I could hold in my arms forever, but here we are, August 12, 2009, and tomorrow I'm sending the little princess off to school. Kaitlyn is a happy, healthy, thriving four year who tomorrow will go to her first day of prekindergarten.
I can say I am thrilled to send her, well at least in a way. I'm thrilled she will be with other kids her age, she will be with a great teacher, who also taught Michael, and she is READY! I'm sad because she's my baby, and I honestly don't know if I'm ready to let her go. She might be my last and I'm not ready to admit that.
I know this is only half days and she will be with me in the mornings, but this is a big step! She looked at me just yesterday and said, "Mommy, I will miss you when I'm at school, but I promise I will come home. It will be okay." I truly know it will!
I can say I am thrilled to send her, well at least in a way. I'm thrilled she will be with other kids her age, she will be with a great teacher, who also taught Michael, and she is READY! I'm sad because she's my baby, and I honestly don't know if I'm ready to let her go. She might be my last and I'm not ready to admit that.
I know this is only half days and she will be with me in the mornings, but this is a big step! She looked at me just yesterday and said, "Mommy, I will miss you when I'm at school, but I promise I will come home. It will be okay." I truly know it will!
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Too long
It's been too long since I've added a new post here. We are preparing to start the new school year on Thursday! In our household we will have a preschooler, a first grader, and a second grader! I can't believe it's time to send Kaitlyn off to school! We've been doing back to school shopping like crazy and getting everything together.
Robert on I went on our adults vacation to Florida with friends. It was an amazing time and neither of us wanted to leave. We miss Jeremy and Lucy terribly and are hoping it won't be too long before we get to see them again.
We also took the kids to Sea World for the first time! We went to San Antonio over the 4th of July weekend and had a wonderful time. I will post pictures soon. The kids also got to meet my Aunt and her family for the first time. They had a ball playing with their cousin and seeing the San Antonio zoo. Hopefully it won't be 6 years before I get to see them again.
Also this summer we got word that my Mother has cancer. It's scary to find this out, but we know God has a plan! He is going to reveal himself to us in ways we can only imagine during this trial. Please pray for my family as we deal with this. Pray for strength and encouragement because God is good and he will provide!
Robert on I went on our adults vacation to Florida with friends. It was an amazing time and neither of us wanted to leave. We miss Jeremy and Lucy terribly and are hoping it won't be too long before we get to see them again.
We also took the kids to Sea World for the first time! We went to San Antonio over the 4th of July weekend and had a wonderful time. I will post pictures soon. The kids also got to meet my Aunt and her family for the first time. They had a ball playing with their cousin and seeing the San Antonio zoo. Hopefully it won't be 6 years before I get to see them again.
Also this summer we got word that my Mother has cancer. It's scary to find this out, but we know God has a plan! He is going to reveal himself to us in ways we can only imagine during this trial. Please pray for my family as we deal with this. Pray for strength and encouragement because God is good and he will provide!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Goodbye for now Grandpa
This last week I lost someone very dear to me. My Grandfather passed away on Sunday June 14th. He left this world and began his life in Heaven. While I know this and I know he isn't suffering anymore, my own human nature wishes he was still here on Earth with his family. He left this world and was welcomed into Heaven at 10:30am, received by his Mother, Father, brothers, sisters, My Grandmother, two of his children, and two Grandchildren. And I know when God decides to call me home, I will see him again.
My heart aches for my loss, but I rejoice that he got to be with Jesus on Sunday. How glorious that must have been!
For Grandpa!
My heart aches for my loss, but I rejoice that he got to be with Jesus on Sunday. How glorious that must have been!
For Grandpa!
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
The Decision is made!
Well, in the Baker household summer is officially here! We've had many things happen since my last post...one important one was my PWOC Spring Retreat. It's always been a time to get back in line with the Lord, but this year was especially meaningful. For a few months I've been looking for answers on what to do with Michael for school next year. I've spent tons of time in prayer asking God what his will is, and after what felt like weeks and weeks of waiting, I think I got my answer!
One morning at our Retreat, our speaker was talking about how she had a niece and nephew who were twins, but THEY ARE BOTH INDIVIDUALS! This hit me like a brick. You see since birth I've know the boys were individuals, but I've really struggled with the fact that they are SO different. I want them to do the same things at the same time, like many twin parents, but that really isn't how twins are made. God made us all unique, in his own image! According to Psalm 139, God knows us inside and out and made us all exactly how we are supposed to be. So why would twins be any different? They aren't! Each one has their own set of gifts given by the Lord to share and use for His Glory.
From the time of the twins birth, I've firmly believed they each had a purpose given directly to them from God. You see this is a special story I've never shared with most people. During the birth of the twins, I had a placental abruption of twin A, aka Michael. This abruption happened at some time prior to my water breaking at 4pm. I got to the hospital at 5:00pm, and was rushed in for an emergency c-section. The twins were born, at 5:40 pm and 5:41 pm. Michael wasn't breathing and required resuscitation, by the time my Mom saw them in the NICU, shortly after birth, Michael was still very blue, but everyone played it off as normal for a preemie.
Once I finally saw my OB again, we all realized how lucky me and the babies were. The nurse had come in and told me I was very lucky, but all I wanted to know was how my babies were. She had told me the doctor would be in. Well, about an hour or so later, someone finally spoke to me. I didn't realized that I could have lost my own life at that time, let alone the babies.
After reading the post op report from my surgery, we found out that Michael shouldn't have lived! The report actually states that he is a non survivable infant! As most of you reading this know, the boys spent 25 days in the NICU, which from what I hear is really good for 31 weekers. We also heard many times from my OB, who would just come over and visit the boys, that it's a miracle that Michael was here.
The boys just being around is a miracle to Robert and I who tried to get pregnant for two years, as my sister Christina always told me, God gave me one for every year we tired. We are thankful every day that God gave us the honor to raise to wonderful little boys, who are very quickly growing every day. It's hard to believe they started at 3 lbs 13 oz and 3 lbs 11 oz and are now 45+ lbs and 40+ lbs.
So, since they are both individuals, Robert and I made the decision, Michael will be going to try 2nd grade. If he doesn't do well, then we haven't lost anything, he will just go back to 1st grade and continue school.
Also, we got word at the very end of the school year, that Michael made it into the ACE program. So, he will be pulled out of class, once a week we believe, for gifted education!
One morning at our Retreat, our speaker was talking about how she had a niece and nephew who were twins, but THEY ARE BOTH INDIVIDUALS! This hit me like a brick. You see since birth I've know the boys were individuals, but I've really struggled with the fact that they are SO different. I want them to do the same things at the same time, like many twin parents, but that really isn't how twins are made. God made us all unique, in his own image! According to Psalm 139, God knows us inside and out and made us all exactly how we are supposed to be. So why would twins be any different? They aren't! Each one has their own set of gifts given by the Lord to share and use for His Glory.
From the time of the twins birth, I've firmly believed they each had a purpose given directly to them from God. You see this is a special story I've never shared with most people. During the birth of the twins, I had a placental abruption of twin A, aka Michael. This abruption happened at some time prior to my water breaking at 4pm. I got to the hospital at 5:00pm, and was rushed in for an emergency c-section. The twins were born, at 5:40 pm and 5:41 pm. Michael wasn't breathing and required resuscitation, by the time my Mom saw them in the NICU, shortly after birth, Michael was still very blue, but everyone played it off as normal for a preemie.
Once I finally saw my OB again, we all realized how lucky me and the babies were. The nurse had come in and told me I was very lucky, but all I wanted to know was how my babies were. She had told me the doctor would be in. Well, about an hour or so later, someone finally spoke to me. I didn't realized that I could have lost my own life at that time, let alone the babies.
After reading the post op report from my surgery, we found out that Michael shouldn't have lived! The report actually states that he is a non survivable infant! As most of you reading this know, the boys spent 25 days in the NICU, which from what I hear is really good for 31 weekers. We also heard many times from my OB, who would just come over and visit the boys, that it's a miracle that Michael was here.
The boys just being around is a miracle to Robert and I who tried to get pregnant for two years, as my sister Christina always told me, God gave me one for every year we tired. We are thankful every day that God gave us the honor to raise to wonderful little boys, who are very quickly growing every day. It's hard to believe they started at 3 lbs 13 oz and 3 lbs 11 oz and are now 45+ lbs and 40+ lbs.
So, since they are both individuals, Robert and I made the decision, Michael will be going to try 2nd grade. If he doesn't do well, then we haven't lost anything, he will just go back to 1st grade and continue school.
Also, we got word at the very end of the school year, that Michael made it into the ACE program. So, he will be pulled out of class, once a week we believe, for gifted education!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Decisions...
I never realized how much a decision like this weighs on your mind. I have to say a lot of thought time and energy has gone into even thinking about Michael going into second grade. We've been thinking about this for at least two weeks, it's actually been longer, but that's when I posted it on the blog, and here we sit with lots to consider still.
We've heard it all from everyone. it won'tbe good for him in junior high and high school. He'll be small and so young. If you don't do it you will be holding him back from his potential. He's a twin. All these are thing that have run throguh our heads without anyone saying anything. So, what do we do? Do we send our baby into second grade and hope we made the right decision or do we keep him in first grade and watch him be bored for the next year, not learning anything new?
He has pretty much spent his kindergarten year in school bored and being a teacher's helper. And while I don't feel there is anything wrong with that, I do feel that he needs to be challenged in school. How can I knowingly put a child into first grade knowing that he already knows what he needs to?
So, where are we on this decision? The answer is as confused as ever, but we know a little more...we know Michael wants to go to second grade. We know we will be having a meeting, around teh second week of May to discuss all of this with people from the school. We know this was theit idea and the principal is already on board with him going a head a year. So, as things stand right this minute...we are looking at putting Michael ahead a year in school. This would mean we would have a second grader, a first grader, and a preschool student next year.
How will this affect Patrick? Hopefully not much...we know he will have some questions, but it's not like they would ever be in the same class ever again. We separated them in preschool and it was teh best decision we've made for them even though it was very hard for me to do it at that time. Patrick has bloomed since then! Is Patrick going to be an less loved? Absolutly NOT! We love all our children regardless of how they progress in school. Is Michael going to be punished if he doesn't succed in the second grade? No, he will just be moved back to first grade without any questions.
I reserve the right to change my mind about this decision at any time, if it's be the better of Michael!
We've heard it all from everyone. it won'tbe good for him in junior high and high school. He'll be small and so young. If you don't do it you will be holding him back from his potential. He's a twin. All these are thing that have run throguh our heads without anyone saying anything. So, what do we do? Do we send our baby into second grade and hope we made the right decision or do we keep him in first grade and watch him be bored for the next year, not learning anything new?
He has pretty much spent his kindergarten year in school bored and being a teacher's helper. And while I don't feel there is anything wrong with that, I do feel that he needs to be challenged in school. How can I knowingly put a child into first grade knowing that he already knows what he needs to?
So, where are we on this decision? The answer is as confused as ever, but we know a little more...we know Michael wants to go to second grade. We know we will be having a meeting, around teh second week of May to discuss all of this with people from the school. We know this was theit idea and the principal is already on board with him going a head a year. So, as things stand right this minute...we are looking at putting Michael ahead a year in school. This would mean we would have a second grader, a first grader, and a preschool student next year.
How will this affect Patrick? Hopefully not much...we know he will have some questions, but it's not like they would ever be in the same class ever again. We separated them in preschool and it was teh best decision we've made for them even though it was very hard for me to do it at that time. Patrick has bloomed since then! Is Patrick going to be an less loved? Absolutly NOT! We love all our children regardless of how they progress in school. Is Michael going to be punished if he doesn't succed in the second grade? No, he will just be moved back to first grade without any questions.
I reserve the right to change my mind about this decision at any time, if it's be the better of Michael!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
What to do with a kid who is to smart?
Never in my dreams would I have thought I'd have to figure out the answer to this question...
But here we are the end of kindergarten and we are trying to figure out where Michael fits in the school system! Right now he is at the end of kindergarten, but is doing 2ND grade work. We are looking into possibly moving him the 2ND grade next year per the recommendation of his kindergarten teacher. What complicates this decision even more for us is the fact that Michael is a twin. In my opinion if he were a single child then this decision wouldn't be so hard, I'd move him in a heartbeat with the information I have, but a twin brother it complicates things in my mind.
1. Will this make Patrick feel dumb?
2. Will Patrick be upset with Michael for "leaving" him behind?
3. Will this really be any different for Patrick?
I've been told by some, don't do it because it will hinder him in junior high and high school, he will be smaller if he plays sports, his maturity level isn't high enough, but from others I've been told this is a good idea, he can handle it, he is ALWAYS with the older kids. So right now, I just don't know where to go.
I can say Michael is a very special child, all children are special! God placed everyone here for a reason and right now I'm spending a lot of time in prayer over this. I want to do what is BEST for Michael now. If you pray, please pray for wisdom that Robert and I will get to the answer the Lord wants us to for Michael.
I will tell you, we aren't making a rash decision. There are many people involved and will continue to be many people involved before, during, and after the decision is made. All my children have a very strong support system from many people. We will be having a meeting some time in May to discuss this with an ACE rep, his kindergarten teacher, a 1st grade teacher, a 2ND grade teacher, the Principal, and anyone else that might be of use to us. Right now his teacher is having a 2ND grade teacher prepare work for Michael to do in the mornings because she can't keep him busy. This is just a lot to think about...
But here we are the end of kindergarten and we are trying to figure out where Michael fits in the school system! Right now he is at the end of kindergarten, but is doing 2ND grade work. We are looking into possibly moving him the 2ND grade next year per the recommendation of his kindergarten teacher. What complicates this decision even more for us is the fact that Michael is a twin. In my opinion if he were a single child then this decision wouldn't be so hard, I'd move him in a heartbeat with the information I have, but a twin brother it complicates things in my mind.
1. Will this make Patrick feel dumb?
2. Will Patrick be upset with Michael for "leaving" him behind?
3. Will this really be any different for Patrick?
I've been told by some, don't do it because it will hinder him in junior high and high school, he will be smaller if he plays sports, his maturity level isn't high enough, but from others I've been told this is a good idea, he can handle it, he is ALWAYS with the older kids. So right now, I just don't know where to go.
I can say Michael is a very special child, all children are special! God placed everyone here for a reason and right now I'm spending a lot of time in prayer over this. I want to do what is BEST for Michael now. If you pray, please pray for wisdom that Robert and I will get to the answer the Lord wants us to for Michael.
I will tell you, we aren't making a rash decision. There are many people involved and will continue to be many people involved before, during, and after the decision is made. All my children have a very strong support system from many people. We will be having a meeting some time in May to discuss this with an ACE rep, his kindergarten teacher, a 1st grade teacher, a 2ND grade teacher, the Principal, and anyone else that might be of use to us. Right now his teacher is having a 2ND grade teacher prepare work for Michael to do in the mornings because she can't keep him busy. This is just a lot to think about...
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Why?
Why am I so bad about keeping up with this? Maybe because I run a daycare out of my home and have 3 kids of my own. That might explain it, but then again maybe not. Some days I feel like a horrible person, I mean...I never updated after Disney, I ended on what? Day 3? Here we are approaching a year after the trip and I'm afraid we won't have a record of it if I don't get it down soon, but most days all I want to do after 5:30pm, when my last daycare child leaves is cuddle my kids and lay on the couch. Some days I don't even want to cook dinner! Good thing I have a wonderful husband who doesn't mind cooking for our family!
So, are you wondering what is going on here? Well, my daycare officially opened on October 1st! It's been so wonderful. Don't get me wrong there are days I want to SCREAM, but I didn't have to work retail at Christmas again. I also get to stay home with Kaitlyn. On most days I have around 6 kids, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, I am always full, but the other 3 days a week, it varies. I love having my nights and weekends free to spend with my family.
Let's see Michael...he is READING! This kid loves to read and ready anything he can get his hands on. He is spelling so much that it doesn't do me any good to spell to keep him from understanding a conversation...he can usually spell everything I want to say. He is in kindergarten right now and it looking forward to first grade. He's also doing great in Math. I was able to pretty much teach him how to carry numbers in addition with showing him once.
Patrick's biggest accomplishment right now is learning how to tie his shoes! He come home from school one day and said Mommy, I tied my shoes at school today! Mind you, we've been working on this since September! He can officially tie his shoes. His other BIG accomplishments this year include learning his phone number and how to write his first and last name.
Kaitlyn is my little princess and I don't think that will ever change even if we have another little girl. She loves shopping, purses, and shoes! Her Daddy is in trouble when she's a teenager, better lock up the credit cards now, LOL. One of her favorite things to do is go to the mall. She will start preschool in the fall and I am so looking forward to it! She needs to go to school to be with more kids her age.
So, that's my update...
So, are you wondering what is going on here? Well, my daycare officially opened on October 1st! It's been so wonderful. Don't get me wrong there are days I want to SCREAM, but I didn't have to work retail at Christmas again. I also get to stay home with Kaitlyn. On most days I have around 6 kids, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, I am always full, but the other 3 days a week, it varies. I love having my nights and weekends free to spend with my family.
Let's see Michael...he is READING! This kid loves to read and ready anything he can get his hands on. He is spelling so much that it doesn't do me any good to spell to keep him from understanding a conversation...he can usually spell everything I want to say. He is in kindergarten right now and it looking forward to first grade. He's also doing great in Math. I was able to pretty much teach him how to carry numbers in addition with showing him once.
Patrick's biggest accomplishment right now is learning how to tie his shoes! He come home from school one day and said Mommy, I tied my shoes at school today! Mind you, we've been working on this since September! He can officially tie his shoes. His other BIG accomplishments this year include learning his phone number and how to write his first and last name.
Kaitlyn is my little princess and I don't think that will ever change even if we have another little girl. She loves shopping, purses, and shoes! Her Daddy is in trouble when she's a teenager, better lock up the credit cards now, LOL. One of her favorite things to do is go to the mall. She will start preschool in the fall and I am so looking forward to it! She needs to go to school to be with more kids her age.
So, that's my update...
Monday, August 18, 2008
Disney World Trip Days 1 and 2
Okay, so as everyone knows we took a trip to Disney World this summer. It was so much fun and now I am going to tell everyone all about our trip.
Day 1: July 5th
So we left on July 5th for our 2 1/2 day drive down to FL. Yes, I said drive, we chose to drive to try and save us some money. And I have to say, for the most part everyone did great on the drive. So we hit the road around 7am. I think my Dad was saying everyday we ended up being about17 mintues late, but with 3 little ones, I don't think that was so bad. The plan was to drive to Layfette then stop for the night on day one. Day two we were driving into Tallahassee and then finish day 3 driving into Orlando. During the course of the drive there were many conversations over whether we should go farther or what not, but in the end everything went as planned, even though we didn't get to Orlando as early as some people would have liked.
Anyway, we loaded everyone up and hit the road. We didn't stop for breakfast, but everyone had banana bread that I had made a day prior. It was very yummy if I do say so, well it might have been better if I had remembered to cut it or bring something to cut it with, but I made to the way it was. I know in our car we just broke pieces off and shared the loaf.
Patrick spent most of this day riding in Grandma and Grandpa's car so I don't have any pictures of him.
This is night one in the hotel...
Day 2: July 6
So after a decent nights sleep we got up and headed for Florida. Notice I said decent, because who can really sleep knowing that in a day and a half we were going to be in the happiest place on Earth! Anyway, we were up and moving around 7am and hit the road about 8am. By this time everyone is starting to get anxious and hoping we can keep on schedule. This would be the weather day. We hit a pretty bad rainstorm this day that slowed our progress and made traffic a ngihtmare as well as lunch at McDonald's interesting and very wet. But we made it through fine. I will admit I was terrified at parts of the driving due to going over some very LONG bridges. I hate driving over bridges and these were extended bridges. Anyway, after the day of diving we arrived in Tallahasse around 5pm or so. Another discussion of whether or not we should keep going, but in the end we decide to call it a day and just stop.
We went for dinner at a place called Sonny's BBQ and it was quite yummy. We got 2 of there family meals and all at our fill without a problem and left food there. And then we headed back to our rooms for the night. This night, my sister, Christina, came over to play some cards with Robert and I. Now, we put the kids to bed right after getting back to the room, but someone had other ideas...
Yes, I know taking the pictures was just encouraging him, but it was cute considering he was still in a good mood.
I'm not sure you can see it, but the clock says around 10:30pm.
So, around 11pm, we tell him everyone is going to bed and Christina goes back to her room and we all go to sleep.
Up next...Day 3: July 7, Arriving at Walt Disney World
Day 1: July 5th
So we left on July 5th for our 2 1/2 day drive down to FL. Yes, I said drive, we chose to drive to try and save us some money. And I have to say, for the most part everyone did great on the drive. So we hit the road around 7am. I think my Dad was saying everyday we ended up being about17 mintues late, but with 3 little ones, I don't think that was so bad. The plan was to drive to Layfette then stop for the night on day one. Day two we were driving into Tallahassee and then finish day 3 driving into Orlando. During the course of the drive there were many conversations over whether we should go farther or what not, but in the end everything went as planned, even though we didn't get to Orlando as early as some people would have liked.
Anyway, we loaded everyone up and hit the road. We didn't stop for breakfast, but everyone had banana bread that I had made a day prior. It was very yummy if I do say so, well it might have been better if I had remembered to cut it or bring something to cut it with, but I made to the way it was. I know in our car we just broke pieces off and shared the loaf.
Patrick spent most of this day riding in Grandma and Grandpa's car so I don't have any pictures of him.
This is night one in the hotel...
Day 2: July 6
So after a decent nights sleep we got up and headed for Florida. Notice I said decent, because who can really sleep knowing that in a day and a half we were going to be in the happiest place on Earth! Anyway, we were up and moving around 7am and hit the road about 8am. By this time everyone is starting to get anxious and hoping we can keep on schedule. This would be the weather day. We hit a pretty bad rainstorm this day that slowed our progress and made traffic a ngihtmare as well as lunch at McDonald's interesting and very wet. But we made it through fine. I will admit I was terrified at parts of the driving due to going over some very LONG bridges. I hate driving over bridges and these were extended bridges. Anyway, after the day of diving we arrived in Tallahasse around 5pm or so. Another discussion of whether or not we should keep going, but in the end we decide to call it a day and just stop.
We went for dinner at a place called Sonny's BBQ and it was quite yummy. We got 2 of there family meals and all at our fill without a problem and left food there. And then we headed back to our rooms for the night. This night, my sister, Christina, came over to play some cards with Robert and I. Now, we put the kids to bed right after getting back to the room, but someone had other ideas...
Yes, I know taking the pictures was just encouraging him, but it was cute considering he was still in a good mood.
I'm not sure you can see it, but the clock says around 10:30pm.
So, around 11pm, we tell him everyone is going to bed and Christina goes back to her room and we all go to sleep.
Up next...Day 3: July 7, Arriving at Walt Disney World
Friday, August 01, 2008
A Preview of whats to come
Okay, okay, I know you are waiting on a report from our recent Disney trip, and I'm trying. But right now, getting the boys ready to go to school again has become priority. But, here are a few pictures to make you want the report even more, LOL.
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