Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Tomorrow at our church, we will provide breakfast for all of our family ministry volunteers, in appreciation of all they do for the kids at RSC and for God. Dale and I, along with 2 others that don't usually serve in this ministry, will cook and serve about 45 volunteers and their families. I look forward to this event so much. We could not have a family ministry or a church for that matter without them. It seems silly that all we do is a breakfast for them when I wish we could do so much more. However, I am reminded that these people do not serve me or the kids but they serve the Lord. It is He who will ask one day...were you a good and faithful servant?

"Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain." I Cor. 15:58

I found this poem that speaks about a nursery worker and liked it so much I thought I'd share it with you.

MY TURN IN THE NURSERY (Author Unknown)

Last Sunday was my turn in the Nursery to work

My heart wasn't in it; and my feelings were hurt;

A child from its Mother did not want to part

And it cried at lot with its broken heart

I prayed that soon the hour would end

Then I could relax - no more children to tend

Soon the hour was over - felt good to be free

I said, "Once a month is too much for me"

That very next Sunday as I sat in the pew

A very good sermon but visitors were few

But down came a woman and her soul was saved

And she was that Mother of that crying babe

Then it dawned on me that I had been a part

Of one being saved - giving God their heart

From that day on I never would dread

Working in the nursery while souls were being fed.

Disappearing Dawson

Yesterday Dawson disappeared for a few minutes - which is never good. I found him a few seconds later on our bed playing with a little trinket box that I put my rings in every night. He was just too cute not to video. He didn't notice me at first. I love catching him by surprise, which believe me...doesn't happen often. Enjoy!

The Dog House

As promised in my last post, here are the pictures of the "dog house" that Caiden and Dale made on Saturday afternoon. They are so proud of it. It is very cute. Notice the detail...2 doors, one for the little dog, and the other for the big dog. They came to the conclusion that the dogs needed a pillow and blanket. I guess Dale or Caiden will have to learn how to sew!

Can he build it? Yes, Caiden can.

Much like his dad, Caiden loves to work with wood and make things. Plus, Dale has an incredible amount of patience to do this with him. In fact, Caiden and Dale are in the garage right now building a dog house for his "stuffed" dogs. I'll let you know how that turns out.

But, the reason for this post was to share some pictures with you. A few weeks ago, Caiden did the Home Depot project - football helmet bookends. He and daddy had a great time. Remember, Home Depot has a woodwork project the first Saturday of every month. **I know Lowe's has one too but I'm not sure of the dates.** Mark your calendars and send the kids off with dad - they'll have so much fun and broaden their imaginations!

A Runner's Body

I don't have the body of a runner. I don't think I ever will even as I continue to run. I just don't have it in my genes. In fact, people sometimes seem surprised that I actually can run. That bothers me.

Anyway, in preparation for the 5K, I've been searching a lot of websites regarding training, diet, etc. And, I ran across a good one (for me) with a list of tips and a good training schedule - "Fat Girl Running." Check it out - just in case you have the motivation to run but don't know where to start.

Back on track

I've been getting back-on-track recently by running. However, I haven't set any goals until now. I just registered for my first 5K ever. It is the Predators 5K run on Saturday, February 14th, starting at the Sommet Center, downtown Nashville. If you are interested in joining me, go here.

I have never been a runner until recently so I don't expect to be competitive as a finisher. However, it is a fitness goal of mine and is helping me get my weight back under control. It will definately be interesting!

The Hit of Christmas

The boys got many toys and games for Christmas but the biggest hit of all was the game, Hungry Hungry Hippos. They loved it! The only problem is keeping up with the marbles that comes with the game. They should give you extras but they don't. Fun, fun, fun!

What?

Do I have something on my face?

Another one for you

If you've followed this blog at all, you've learned that I love music that it often speaks volumes to me. Well, I have another one for you. And, of course, it has everything to do with how you feel about your kids. Its worth the download on Itunes. You may remember Darius Rucker. He used to be the lead singer of Hootie & the Blowfish but had just recently released a country album. In the meantime, here's the lyrics.

It Won't Be Like This For Long, by Darius Rucker
Songwriters: Dubois, Charles; Gorley, Ashley; Rucker, Darius;

He didn't have to wake up
He'd been up all nite
Lay'n there in bed listen'n
To his new born baby cry
He makes a pot of coffee
He splashes water on his face
His wife gives him a kiss and says
It gonna be OK

It won't be like this for long
One day soon we'll look back laugh'n
At the week we brought her home
This phase is gonna fly by
So baby just hold on
It wont be like this for long

Four years later bout four thirty
She's crawling in their bed
And when he drops her off at preschool
She's clinging to his leg
The teacher peels her off of him
He says what can I do
She says now don't you worry
This will only last a week or two
It wont be like this for long
One day soon we'll drop her off
And she won't even know your gone
This phase is gonna fly by
If you can just hold on

It wont be like this for long
One day soon she'll be a teenager
And at times you'll think she hates him
Then he'll walk her down the aisle
And he'll raise her veil
But right now she up and cry'n
And the truth is that he don't mind
As he kisses her good night and she says her prayers
He lays down there beside her
Till her eyes are finally closed
And just watch'n her it breaks his heart
'Cause he already knows it wont be like this for long

One day soon that little girl is gonna be all grown up and gone
Yeah this phase is gonna fly by
He's try'n to hold on
It wont be like this for long
It wont be like this for long

Go Dawson Go!

Dawson recieved this ride-on crane for Christmas. Its been great for helping him learn how to pedal a bike. This is what he showed us this weekend.

Who needs snow...

when you have GRAMMIE!