Meaningful Communication

at 11/27/12 8:53AM
Someone wanted to read some meaningful conversation, so I thought I'd try to appease :)

For some, the holiday season is the most stressful time of year. For me, it's usually the most wonderful time of the year! I love being "forced" to think of others and how my family can bless others. This year I am thinking of making a kindness activity advent calendar. The girls like to make and do for others and I think it would be good to encourage that spirit.
What are some things you like to do for others?
What would you like to have done for you?
  • wifelet
    We're doing an activity advent calendar this year - some of them are service activities, and some are silly - have a dance party to christmas music, etc. Some of our service ones are things like coloring pictures to give as gifts, baking cookies and taking them to the shut-ins/ old people/ special friends at church, taking treats to a nursing home, etc.

    Something we've thought about doing in another year or two, once Z's a little older (so it might be perfect for your girls!) is adopting a needy child/ family and shopping for christmas gifts for them. There are several organizations in our area that do that, and having a specific person/ family that we're shopping for, as opposed to Toys for Tots or something (which is also great, too, don't get me wrong!), focuses on the act of service being done.

    Awesome idea! :)
    by wifelet at 11/27/12 4:26PM
  • ceoltoir
    Crystal, that is funny. Remember: 30 days hath September, April, June and November... ;-)

    I got a card from you today and I like it very much. My favorite part - the last line. You guys crack me up.
    by ceoltoir at 12/04/12 11:38PM

Still around

at 07/20/12 4:04PM
Just so you know...I am a lurker and a very occasional commentor :) No, I have not abandoned you for Facebook. My stint there has ended. You can still find regular updates on my family's life at http://musingsofmalonemom.blogspot.com Feel free to visit!
  • ceoltoir
    Lurk on, dude!
    by ceoltoir at 07/20/12 6:34PM
  • ceoltoir
    Btw, your avatar needs a new caption.
    by ceoltoir at 07/20/12 6:36PM
  • elizabethk
    I'm the same way! I'm still on Facebook though...for now! :)
    by elizabethk at 07/20/12 10:35PM
  • cnh42
    I can't remember how to change that.
    by cnh42 at 07/20/12 10:49PM
  • cnh42
    Figured it out :)
    by cnh42 at 07/20/12 11:01PM
  • elizabethk
    Hey Crystal, here is the song. Somehow she accidentally posted it on my wall! :)

    Here is what she posted:
    My m knows one to the tune of 10 little Indians: love, joy, peace, and patience; kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness; self-control, against such there is no law; these are the fruits if the spirit.

    Hope that helps!
    by elizabethk at 08/05/12 2:23PM
  • MJM
    Here is where you can learn some pleonast tricks.
    by MJM at 10/02/12 5:32PM
  • MJM
    My Mom made the Halloween costumes.
    by MJM at 11/07/12 1:43PM

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  • wifelet
    Too cute! Although it kinda looks like Chloe is trying to smother her little sister ... ;-)
    by wifelet at 12/08/10 10:11AM
  • denisemccaskill
    aww...this is so cute!!
    by denisemccaskill at 12/13/10 11:24AM
  • sunshinebear
    Precious!
    by sunshinebear at 12/30/10 3:08PM

New Home

at 08/05/10 2:23PM
http://musingsofmalonemom.blogspot.com/

Check it out!
  • sunshinebear
    I like!
    by sunshinebear at 08/05/10 8:49PM
  • elizabethk
    Nice. I'll try to remember to check back ona regular basis...that's my problem! :) We have a blog...we made it for Joshua, but we never got anything posted on it! Bad mom I know!!!!
    by elizabethk at 08/05/10 9:53PM
  • ceoltoir
    Breakfast burritos! What a great idea! That'll be tomorrow's breakfast. Thanks.
    by ceoltoir at 08/10/10 3:34PM
  • ceoltoir
    Are you all better now?
    by ceoltoir at 09/23/10 11:41AM

Eeeek!

at 07/30/10 3:10PM
I'm just coming to the realization that we have approximately 92 days left before we have another little one joining our family...are we ready for this?! 1st issue: Once again, we are settled on a boy's name, but are struggling with a girl's name. Well, I am struggling, Adam likes a couple, but I just don't think any of them quite fit. 2nd issue: I haven't even tried to move Chloe into a toddler bed yet. She likes her crib and usually sleeps well (last night was a BIG exception to that rule!) and doesn't try to climb out. I feel like it's one of those " if it's not broken, don't fix it" situations. 3rd issue: I'm REALLY loving getting to sleep through the night most nights and oh, how that will change :)

In other news...

My little garden has given us a bountiful supply of cherry tomatoes, serrano peppers, and cucumbers. My big tomato plants have not been plentiful thus far :( Gotten a few, but not near as many as I would like.

Chloe and I have been enjoying the outside even though it has been SO HOT! We go out in the mornings most of the time now, rather than the afternoon and she likes to stay out until her hair is so wet from sweat that she looks like she has had a bath.

I think Chloe is having a developmental leap...she is talking ALL. THE. TIME. and I can understand more and more. Lots of times, she will try to repeat what I say. She sits in the floor with a book and reads to herself and her favorite doll baby. She "helps" us cook, empty the dishwasher, clean up her toys.

All is all, we are enjoying the good life God has blessed us with!
  • candesmama
    1. Lorie Ann, Virginia Nicole, Nicole Lynn, Wendi Nicole
    2. Get another crib
    3. Use grandma's ruthlessly!
    by candesmama at 07/30/10 7:37PM
  • leslianne
    I'm trying to switch Savannah to a toddler bed... well I took the side off the crib, but she is the same way, sleeps fine as long as she is caged... doesn't like to be left alone if she is not caged in her bed... so we'll see how it works... I agree, buy another crib :-)
    by leslianne at 08/01/10 11:55PM
  • elizabethk
    Glad to hear all is going well and you all are enjoying your summer! For your sake...and your peace of mind...I would buy another crib! =)
    by elizabethk at 08/10/10 10:13PM