A True Blessing

On August 22, 2007 Jacob was born. He will soon turn three. I am so blessed to have him. At six months or so he was diagnosed with septic elbow. I felt true fear. I thought I might lose him. His arm works perfectly fine. It turns out he is left-handed (the arm affected) and right-handed. I am so blessed that he is talking and functioning as a normal child. You never know how blessed you are until your faith is tried. I love this little man!

Our garden is making much progress. The tomatoes are growing. The pimento pepper has fresh blows on it. The squash and cucumbers are growing and spreading. I am enjoying the beginning of a new lifestyle. When I visit my parents, I plan on bringing back some herbs from my parents garden. I am also going to start with plants. Being at home has made me realize that it is okay not to go somewhere everyday. There is plenty that you can do at home.

Pets

We have two dogs. Both were given to us as gifts. We received the beagle from my brother and the German Shepard/chow mix for the children's uncle.  They have discovered a new found love for the dogs and so have I. The beginning of June I made a garden. After making a garden, I noticed how sad and pitiful the dogs looked being in their pen. So, I went to Petsmart and bought materials to allow them to be staked out and room. I also bought them leases to walk the dogs. The children now walk the dogs daily. The dogs don't whine as much as enjoy their lives better. Pets are wonderful creatures. I have even discovered a new found interest in them. I am not grossed out as they lick my leg or brush pass me.

Clouds

I like clouds. They are ever changing before your eyes. They appear to embrace the unknown with pure direction.

Painting

Cooking

Tonight is my first time cooking tilapia. I am going to bake it. Jasmine helped me season it. I gave her the salt shaker. She shook out some and said, "Mama this ice!". O_O Next we put lemon pepper on it. Lastly, we put dill weed on it. Jasmine asked me why were we putting grass on the fish. My children never cease to entertain me.

Good Times With Grandparents

My children spent a week with my parents.  They had a ball. Was it because my parents own a farm or was it because they spent time with my parents, sisters, nieces, and nephew.  This picture is of my parents farm truck.  The children and I followed my parents to Pontotoc, MS for farm supplies.  After we picked them up, we had a picnic on back of the farm truck at the local Wal-Mart. My children were tickled pink. Fried chicken, Kool-aid bursts, and Popsicles were a fun delight, but not as fun as "sitting on Granddaddy's truck!"

Flashback

I'm sitting outside on my computer. Watching the children ride on their bikes, I am reminded of two summers ago doing the same thing. However, I was in a different situation. I was a stay-at-home mother miserable and ready to go back to work.  It's funny how certain activities trigger certain thoughts. I am amazed at how life repeats itself when we are least likely to notice.

It so amazing how fast these children grow up before your eyes.  Jasmine is four, Jacob will be three in August, and Jeremiah is 8.  All of them can talk. All of them are potty trained. All of them are in school.  I am so blessed. I remember when Jasmine had a fever virus. My world was turned upside down. I remember when Jacob had septic elbow. I was afraid I would lose him.  I remember when Jeremiah was born prematurely. I felt as if he would never be able to live a normal life.

Looking at them now. I know that God is definitely watching over my children.

Millsaps Summer Camps

A Summer Guitar Workshop for beginners starts Monday, June 14. For ages 13-17, the camp meets 10-11:30 a.m. and costs $85.  Millsaps music professor Jimmy Turner is the instructor.   This camp has made but there is still room for several more in the class.

Millsaps Summer Enrichment camps will offer “Creative Writing”  for students in grades 9-12 on MWF June 21-July 2, 10 a.m.-noon. The cost is $135.  Dr. Richard Boada of the Millsaps English faculty will be the instructor.

Later camps include Chamber Music Day Camp, Character Animation Workshop, Discovering the Young Artist, Science Fair 101, Be  A Nature Detective, Birding Camp, and Cheer Dance Basics.

For a complete description of each camp, go to www.millsaps.edu/conted and click on summer enrichment camps.  You can register online there or you can register by calling 601-974-1130.

Jasmine's Personality

Here is a picture of Jasmine. She is so proud that she can do a split. Her personality is so bubbly and lively. She reminds me of me so much. I often find myself referring to her as mini-me. She is so outgoing and friendly. She definitely is interested in ballet and drama.  I am hoping that she will be able to begin dancing in the fall. I believe that she truly has a gift. I hope to expose her to the opportunity to exploit her gift.

Been Awhile

It's been awhile since I published anything going on with the children and I. Let's see what has changed. Well Jasmine is 4, Jacob will be 3, and Jeremiah is 8. We planted a little garden yesterday. We planted tomatoes, cucumbers, pimento peppers, bell peppers, squash, and okra. I even dealt with the dogs yesterday and today. I had an interview for a part-time job. I hope I get it. Don't feel like I accomplished much today. I hope tomorrow is definitely more fulfilling for me. I hope to catch up and post random pictures of the lives of my children and I. We are so blessed.