Saturday, June 15, 2013
Z is for Zebra
Monday, April 29, 2013
Welcome Back!!!
This has been our first attempt at starting school back since the baby brother has been born. I wasn't sure how things were going to go, but in a way having a baby brother has been a blessing in disguise. Jordan is exerting himself more and trying to do things more on his own (especially when I have to feed the baby and he knows mom can't help). This should really help when we officially start kindergarten in the fall, especially since I was hoping to institute more learning centers for independent time, so I'm very excited it's falling into place! :)
What we are learning...
Letter: Aa
Colors: Red, Yellow, Green
Shape: Rectangle
Number: 4
Bible Story: Adam and Eve
Vocabulary Word: apple
Sight Word: away
Verse: "A soft answer turns away wrath." Proverbs 15:1
Practicing numbers 1-20.
He can count it forwards and backwards now.
Working on the correct formation of writing the letter A.
This was an activity that required you to follow directions.
He colored the triangle yellow.
Put blue stripes on the square.
Colored the star green and orange.
Put black dots on the circle.
Reading to mommy and his brother.
Practice finding the word "away" in a book.
Worship Time!!!
Learning the song "All in All"
We have more to cover, but for just a day back into school, I think we did awesome!!! The baby even had fun watching his brother.
Have Fun and Be a Blessing!
~Bekah
Cadence is 3 Months Old
Cadence Judah
Born January 26, 2013
3 Months Old
12lb 15.5oz
Cadence at 3 months...
- Loves Alvin the Chipmunk stuffed toy
- Can hold a rattle
- Can roll over from back to tummy
- Can lift head 90* when on tummy
- Can reach and grab onto a toy
- Has gotten his belly laugh in
- Loves to hear Jordan sing 5 Little Monkeys
- Enjoys Circle Time Songs
Wow! Hard to believe 3 months ago this little guy entered our world. I have to say though the past 3 months have had their moments of ups and downs. Trying to find the rhythm with a 4 year old and a newborn has been pretty rough, especial...ly since my 2 little guys have opposite rhythms! Lucky me!!! (sarcasm intended!) But all the while trying to figure out why my newborn cried so much and going through tons of lactation consultants and doctor's visits all to find out he has silent reflux and then going through medications of all kinds, that I lost my focus altogether. God slapped me in the face (literally) and stopped me in my tracks and just said, "I am Your Healer, turn to me". So, I did exactly that. Well, first I apologized and then I hit my knees to the floor and I took both my boys to church on Sunday morning and God touched Cadence, Jordan AND me! I found renewed joy, which I so needed and Cadence was completely healed and Jordan recognized the knocking on his heart. That completely turned my world around. Now when people ask "how you coping with 2 kids", I can honestly answer... "I LOVE IT!" And I do love it. Sure, we haven't gotten back into full school stuff yet. My house is a wreck - I have a basement full of dirty laundry, the school room is STILL in boxes, Jordan's room is only half finished, and the bathroom could use a REALLY good cleaning, and dishes call to me like 3 times a day... but hey! I have 2 boys that God entrusted to me. And the funny thing, they are impacting me! I'm seeing Jordan's sensitivity more and more... when his brother cries, he will do everything to help him. And I'm also seeing Jordan's impatience... "when will he be able to play with me?! or take my toys?!" LOL And I'm seeing how Cadence studies Jordan and always wants his brother's attention. These are teachable moments and one's I won't forget. Though I still rarely get time with my husband or even with Jordan (one on one), I'm learning to find joy in this season because soon this will pass and I won't have these moments anymore - no matter how difficult or easy. It's amazing to me how these two are so different from each other - just reminds me that God really does make each and every single one of us unique and special. As we embark on this journey together as a family through tantrums, smiles, dirty diapers, and loads of laundry, I choose to look at each season I'm in with JOY and FAITH! I truly struggled in the beginning, wondering when things would get easier and how I would start school back up for Jordan and fretting over small things and even disappointed in my weight gain and feeling like I wasn't giving enough attention to Jordan, etc. I tried everything in my own strength and it FAILED every single time. And yes, I should of known better. Then I started picking up my Bible every morning (even with little or no sleep) and started asking God to reveal verses for each of my boys to pray over them and God led me to verses for Jordan of patience, love, and gentleness and for Cadence those of joy and peace. And when I started to speak these verses over my boys, I noticed my days got easier, my nights were more restful and most of all I had joy, peace, love, and gentleness too. There is so much power in our words!
Have Fun and Be a Blessing!
~Bekah
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Day 25: Star on the Shelf
Day 25: Star on the Shelf
The Christmas Star led the three
The Christmas Star led the three
kings of the east to the manger
where the newborn King, Jesus is!
They brought gifts of frankincense,
myrhh, and gold - fit for a King.
Christmas is about Jesus!
The note today was a special letter
from the three kings to Jordan:
"We three kings have travelled so far
to find the newborn King!
Christmas is about Jesus.
We heard about you giving to others
this Christmas season and wanted
to thank you for sharing Jesus
with others. Because you gave, God
has given to you. Merry Christmas!"
Devotional:
Luke 1-2
"Happy Birthday Jesus!"
Daddy reading the Christmas Story
to Jordan and our dog Koko
laid in her bed listening too.
Have Fun and Be a Blessing!
~Bekah
Day 24: Star on the Shelf
Day 24: Star on the Shelf
The Christmas Star led the three kings
of the east to a train in the same area
as where the newborn King was born.
Christmas is about Family!
"We three kings have travelled so far
to find the newborn King!
Christmas is about Family.
Enjoy an evening with mom and dad..."
Mom and Dad took Jordan to Crossroads Village
to see all of the Christmas lights and what was cool
is that you actually got to drive through the village.
Devotional:
Ephesians 1:5
"How are we adopted into God's family?"
Have Fun and Be a Blessing!
~Bekah
Day 23: Star on the Shelf
Day 23: Star on the Shelf
The Christmas Star led the three kings
to a box of chocolates.
Christmas is about JOY!
He found those kings, grabbed the note
and started to read it...
"We three kings have travelled so far
to find the newborn King!
Christmas is about Joy.
Name three things that bring joy
to your heart."
Jordan said:
1. Monster Trucks
2. Mom and Dad
3. Jesus
Devotional:
Psalm 32:1-2
"How do we get the joy of the Lord?"
Have Fun and Be a Blessing!
~Bekah
Day 22: Star on the Shelf
Day 22: Star on the Shelf
The Christmas Star led the three kings
to a berry bush, where they hid out for the day.
Christmas is about Freedom!
..."We three kings have travelled so far
to find the newborn King!
Christmas is about Freedom.
Praise God to the song, "I am Free" today."
Devotional:
Galatians 5:13
"How can we show our freedom?"
Have Fun and Be a Blessing!
~Bekah
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