From the mouth of babes....

Okay, so I've officially entered the "Embarassed by your kid club." I thought it was bad when she shouted loudly when we entered a restaurant at a man with an eye-patch, "He's a pirate!" But no, it got even worse today!!!

We were at Wal-Mart (great place for all sorts of different people for your children to experience) today waiting in line at the pharmacy for Isaac's medicine. I thought I was going to get it for $4, which is why I went there, but of course, it was not on the approved generic list....I digress. Otherwise, I'd have dropped it off at CVS thru the drive-thru and picked it up later and saved myself the humiliation. But, I guess God was up for a good laugh at my expense today. :) We had to wait 40 minutes for it to be filled, and having loaded the kids in the cart already, I figured I could blow 40 minutes there while they were filling it. Madeline was under my skin from the minute we entered, as she likes to stand in the cart while Isaac rides in the seat. I was tired of repeating myself to no avail for her to sit down, sit down, sit down. I guess she was tired of talking to me, because anyone that would look her direction, she'd try to strike a conversation with. (Who am I kidding, this kid will talk to a wall...didn't have anything to do with me :) ). Anyhow, we were in line to pick up the medicine and in front of us was a young (20 something) African-American man and he sat on the bench in front of us and looked our direction. Well, Maddie couldn't miss this opportunity to talk to a stranger! He had a puffy hairdo (a.k.a. afro) with a pick in the back of it, and she looked right at him and said, "What do you have in your hair?" and she made a crooked face. He pulled it out and showed her and said, "It's a pick." And she said, "Why did you put your brush in your hair?" Clearly, she was not going to let up until she got a good answer. He was very nice, and smiled and said, "I can't put it in my pocket, because it pokes me." She said, "You didn't listen to your momma when she said you need to leave it at home." No Joke!!! Well, his mouth dropped open and he just started laughing, and she just smiled, so pleased with herself, that she'd finally figured it out! All the while, I'm trying to keep myself from cracking up, and at the same time, telling her that's inappropriate. What am I gonna do with that girl???!!! She's killing me! I'm gonna have to wear a wig next time I go to Wal-Mart, or better yet, put a wig on her!

Arbor Hills

On Monday, some friends, the kids, and I went to Arbor Hills Nature Reserve for a little playdate. It's so beautiful there, and so close to home, which is nice. We met at the playground first for some play time, followed by a picnic lunch, then on to a walk on the trails. It wasn't supposed to be as hot as it was, but we were troopers through it and the kids didn't complain about it! Amazing! One of my friend's little boys kept running ahead and saying he was seeing "porcupines," but we figured out he was calling piles of twigs, those. Funny. Maddie was saying, "I don't like porcupines. They bite," and she'd shiver like she was scared. Whatever. She's such a drama queen. She enjoyed playing and running with the boys. Isaac was really good and happy just to have a ride outside in the stroller! They both slept forever when we got home and I got some relaxation time as well. It was much needed. Here are some pics of our day:

Bahama Bound!!!!

We have some good friends that are getting married in December in the Bahamas. We have really been talking about going and tonight got the phone call that confirmed we will definitely be going! Megan, the bride, talked with me the other day about possibly having Madeline as her flower girl. They've had some stuff come up with their flower girl's family and she won't be able to make it. Therefore, that leaves an opening for Maddie. We talked to her about it, and she's a little confused, she keeps saying, "I don't wanna be a flower." :) Silly goose! I know she'll love it, along with all the attention she'll get. I can't wait to see her in a precious little dress. She's gonna look so sweet. I do have to mention that she has a major crush on the groom, Michael. From day one, she talks non-stop about him after we've hung out with them. He humors her and is really patient with her, which is nice. I'm just worried that she's gonna run to him when she gets to the end of the aisle, and not wanna leave! I've already warned Megan! :)

I'll have to post some pictures of the dress when it comes in. I can't wait to see it! Please start praying for us a smooth flight, as I am a very fretful passenger, and Madeline hasn't flown since she was 8 weeks old. Hopefully, I can medicate myself and take a nap, and Marty can keep Maddie entertained! *fingers crossed*

Thank you friends!!

I just wanted to say thanks to all of my friends who have weathered the last 24 hours with me over an email I sent out. I didn't realize how crazy it all would become, but it clearly draws a line to me of who's a Christ-follower and who's not. I would love to say that doing what's right is what's popular, but it's not. Actually, this day and age, it's quite the opposite.

I love all of you who were willing to stick your neck out there with me and say what everyone is afraid to say! You rock and keep me fired up too!!!! :)

I know we have a long and hard road ahead of us as a nation, but I am glad you guys are on my side through this all. We will reap the rewards in heaven! Praise God!!! :) I know that He is proud of us.

To all of my girls, I love you!

((hugs)) Mere

With thanks.....

I just wanted to update you all on my mom. She called me tonight saying she had gotten the results back on her last surgery to remove the cancerous cells and it shows that they got it all!!! Praise the Lord, He is good and faithful! I wanted to thank those of you who have prayed with us over my mother while we waited for the results. I know that it came back clear because of our faithful prayers. He wants to give us what we want, we just have to ask and trust Him to deliver.

I love you mom, and am glad He's not ready for you just yet! :)

I LOVE FALL!!!!

I just have to say that I love fall! I love the crispness in the air, the clear skies, craft shows, and fall carnivals!!! Last night, we were invited to go to our friend's son's school for the fall carnival their PTA puts on. We had so much fun! We bought tickets for Maddie to play some games, go on the blow up slides and relay race thingy, and of course, we had to buy some cotton candy! I saw quite a few people I knew from my new job at the preschool, which was really cool and gives you this small town feeling. Isaac was there too enjoying the stroller ride. He wanted to get out and crawl around so bad, but there were just too many people to let him do that. I was afraid some kids would stomp all over him! Gotta protect my little dude, ya know?!

Our friend's son, Conor, is in the 2nd grade and was a good little friend to Maddie. He kept taking her by the hand and telling her to go do this game and that game with him. She even wanted to do the rock-climbing wall after watching him!!! And she did pretty good, considering she's our more conservative child as far as adventures go. We were so proud of her and even got some pictures of the events!

P.S. = for whatever reason, I can never get my pictures to go after I've written and they're not in order. Sorry! I don't know how to do that. If anyone out there can help me with posting pictures on my posts, so I can put a picture, write, then put a picture again, I'd be grateful! Thanks!

Enjoy!

Prayer Request

Okay, so I just talked to my mom (yes, whom the last post was about) and she gave me some unsettling news. Last week she had some moles removed and got the results back today. One of them came back malignant. She's going back in on Wednesday to get some more skin removed so they make sure they get all of the margins of the cancer out. I am asking for your prayers to be with the doctor on Wednesday to actually get all of the cancer cells out. Also, please pray for comfort for my mother as she deals with this. The word "cancer" is so scary! I admit, I have cried, but I want to hand this over to the Lord. I know that several of you are prayer warriors and I'm asking for your help here. I know that God can heal her if it's his plan, and I pray that it is. If it's not His plan, I pray for preparing our hearts and minds to accept the facts.

Thank you friends.