On a quick jaunt through Target yesterday I ran across something I find to be a bit disturbing. My purpose was to find some entertainment for my children. While looking at children's books I made the disturbing discovery. There in front of all the children's books were three books about Obama. They were talking about how great he is for making the changes necessary for our country. One was a coloring book. Did they have this stuff for past Presidents?
When I returned home I thought I would check things out. Did you know they have paper dolls of Obama, and if you are interested, his family comes separately. There are many books, 85 to be exact that Target alone sales, telling us what a great guy Obama is. How he is just what our country needs. My husband pointed out that they are not all written by him. But he has only been Pres. three months.
The day after inauguration I was shopping at my local Wal-mart where I found posters of the new Pres. There were 5 or 6 you could choose from. They all put him in a positive light. When Bush was in I didn't see posters of him in Wal-mart. The posters I did see were almost always making fun of him.
Why do people feel they have to sale this propaganda to children? It sounds like the government is trying to take over. In China, and Germany it was the fresh, uncorrupted children and youth the leaders reached out to to help their cause. There is something to think about.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
A Lesson From Life
A lesson and/or thought keeps coming back to me. I thought I would take a moment to share it.
Have you ever found yourself looking at another and wondering why they do things the way they do? What is their motive? or simply, what are they thinking? Now, have you stopped to think that they may look at you with the same questions?
On with my thought. I believe that everyone whether intentionally or not is striving for perfection. In one shape of the word or another. Now bare with me, I know, there are those with "white trash yards"(been there) maybe the always seem frazzled(there too) maybe their shirt is wrinkled(who has that not happened to?) Or they have a sink full of dishes, toys all over their house. Some things we notice may be trivial, others we may feel are life and death. Maybe none have noticed these things. In that case, this blog is not for you, others are thankful for your lack of sight.
Okay, now I have you thinking, you might even be thinking of someone in particular. I am finding at different seasons in my life that I am beginning to understand more and more how these things can happen. But this isn't where I wanted to go, so I will move on.
We all will agree we are striving for perfection right? So what is perfection? For one it may be an immaculate house. For another, happy creative children. Some may want vast amounts of knowledge, while others are wanting to experience it all. Some want the know how, others to teach. There are so many of us out there, it would take me forever to list us all. However, I think you have the idea. Moving on.
Everyone has their own idea of what the perfection is they are trying to reach. I am finding though that there is someone out there who knows better than ourselves, not only what our potential is but how we can obtain even a greater perfection than we can see for our selves. That is our Heavenly Father.
The right is ours to work on perfection for ourselves single handedly, but how realistic is that? With out experiencing life, how can we walk in others shoes, how can we grow to our potential? With out Heavenly Fathers assistance, how can we endure those cruel times (that we can sometimes look back on and laugh at)? With out the Savior how would we be able pick ourselves up after a great fall, brush ourselves off, and return to the race we signed up for long before we can recall?
I find more each day how perfect God's plan is. Not only is it tailored to us as individuals, It is also tailored to us as individuals. I am finding again and again how Heavenly Father knows me better than I do. Not only that, but he really does have our happiness at heart. If this is honestly the case, He definitely knows you just as well. Then comes the difficult part, I have to remind myself "who am I to judge? I don't know what has brought that brother/sister to this point. Nor do I know what Heavenly Father has in store for either of us."
When I have this thought, instead of judging I try to see what I can do to help, and if the help is not wanted, I trust they are putting it in bigger hands than my own and hope that the same would be done if someone is looking my way. By the way, Heavenly Father has blessed me with plenty of hands having been stretched my direction, and I hope I show the appreciation I feel to each of them.
Have you ever found yourself looking at another and wondering why they do things the way they do? What is their motive? or simply, what are they thinking? Now, have you stopped to think that they may look at you with the same questions?
On with my thought. I believe that everyone whether intentionally or not is striving for perfection. In one shape of the word or another. Now bare with me, I know, there are those with "white trash yards"(been there) maybe the always seem frazzled(there too) maybe their shirt is wrinkled(who has that not happened to?) Or they have a sink full of dishes, toys all over their house. Some things we notice may be trivial, others we may feel are life and death. Maybe none have noticed these things. In that case, this blog is not for you, others are thankful for your lack of sight.
Okay, now I have you thinking, you might even be thinking of someone in particular. I am finding at different seasons in my life that I am beginning to understand more and more how these things can happen. But this isn't where I wanted to go, so I will move on.
We all will agree we are striving for perfection right? So what is perfection? For one it may be an immaculate house. For another, happy creative children. Some may want vast amounts of knowledge, while others are wanting to experience it all. Some want the know how, others to teach. There are so many of us out there, it would take me forever to list us all. However, I think you have the idea. Moving on.
Everyone has their own idea of what the perfection is they are trying to reach. I am finding though that there is someone out there who knows better than ourselves, not only what our potential is but how we can obtain even a greater perfection than we can see for our selves. That is our Heavenly Father.
The right is ours to work on perfection for ourselves single handedly, but how realistic is that? With out experiencing life, how can we walk in others shoes, how can we grow to our potential? With out Heavenly Fathers assistance, how can we endure those cruel times (that we can sometimes look back on and laugh at)? With out the Savior how would we be able pick ourselves up after a great fall, brush ourselves off, and return to the race we signed up for long before we can recall?
I find more each day how perfect God's plan is. Not only is it tailored to us as individuals, It is also tailored to us as individuals. I am finding again and again how Heavenly Father knows me better than I do. Not only that, but he really does have our happiness at heart. If this is honestly the case, He definitely knows you just as well. Then comes the difficult part, I have to remind myself "who am I to judge? I don't know what has brought that brother/sister to this point. Nor do I know what Heavenly Father has in store for either of us."
When I have this thought, instead of judging I try to see what I can do to help, and if the help is not wanted, I trust they are putting it in bigger hands than my own and hope that the same would be done if someone is looking my way. By the way, Heavenly Father has blessed me with plenty of hands having been stretched my direction, and I hope I show the appreciation I feel to each of them.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Dancing with God
My mother was going through some old papers and found this among them. I hope you enjoy it.
"When I meditated on the word of Guidance, I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try leading , nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back, or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. Its as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other.
My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.
When I saw "G" I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i". "God,""u," and "i"dance. God, you and I dance. As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead.
Dance together with God, trusting God to lead and guide you through each season of your life."
~Anonymous
"When I meditated on the word of Guidance, I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try leading , nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one person realizes that, and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back, or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. Its as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other.
My eyes drew back to the word Guidance.
When I saw "G" I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i". "God,""u," and "i"dance. God, you and I dance. As I lowered my head, I became willing to trust that I would get guidance about my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead.
Dance together with God, trusting God to lead and guide you through each season of your life."
~Anonymous
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Dear Mr President,
I understand that you may have no problem relinquishing your rights as a parent to the public/private school system. I however enjoy the time I have with my children and step-children. I would rather raise them with my standards and values than allow someone else that right, and extend their reign. That was my choice when I chose to be a steward of children.
I understand that you may have no problem relinquishing your rights as a parent to the public/private school system. I however enjoy the time I have with my children and step-children. I would rather raise them with my standards and values than allow someone else that right, and extend their reign. That was my choice when I chose to be a steward of children.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Still Potty Training
Well, we are in full mode potty training at this point! The signs are only too clear for me as a mother. But let me warn you first that this entry can be offensive to those who haven't experienced for themselves potty training a creative little one. To those I will caution to read no further. Otherwise prepare your self for a little morbid bit of a chuckle.
Last night while driving home with my two-year old all I heard were songs about pottying. Let me recall some of the song titles for you....hmmm lest see. There was "Once There was a Poopy Snowman, Tall, Tall, Tall!" "A Little Terd in the Potty!" oh, and lets not forget "The Big Terd That Won't go Down"
Now I understand why mothers go crazy! It has nothing to do with extra laundry and everything to do with trying to keep sane if only for the moment!
Last night while driving home with my two-year old all I heard were songs about pottying. Let me recall some of the song titles for you....hmmm lest see. There was "Once There was a Poopy Snowman, Tall, Tall, Tall!" "A Little Terd in the Potty!" oh, and lets not forget "The Big Terd That Won't go Down"
Now I understand why mothers go crazy! It has nothing to do with extra laundry and everything to do with trying to keep sane if only for the moment!
Monday, March 16, 2009
One Day at a Time
My husband posted a blog yesterday about taking life one day at a time. I would like to reiterate what he said.
There are so many people taking life one day at a time. In reality I think sometimes that is the only way we can make it through those bumpy roads we all have to travel. But like he said, we need to look a little further down the road.
He used the example of teaching our 15 year-old to drive. He was swervy-tervy in his driving because he was looking directly in front of him rather than down the road to his destination (it could make one quite sick). However once he began looking further down the road his driving improved incredibly!
I think we need to have some goals set for ourselves. What is it we want out of life? Out of this experience? Out of this education? Once we have decided what we want, it makes life easier to take a day at a time. We have a destination to obtain!
There are so many people taking life one day at a time. In reality I think sometimes that is the only way we can make it through those bumpy roads we all have to travel. But like he said, we need to look a little further down the road.
He used the example of teaching our 15 year-old to drive. He was swervy-tervy in his driving because he was looking directly in front of him rather than down the road to his destination (it could make one quite sick). However once he began looking further down the road his driving improved incredibly!
I think we need to have some goals set for ourselves. What is it we want out of life? Out of this experience? Out of this education? Once we have decided what we want, it makes life easier to take a day at a time. We have a destination to obtain!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Burps!
My two year old came up to me this morning and wanted to teach me a new game. She calls it her burp game! Now before you turn your nose up at this, just give me a moment to tell you how easy it is to play! If you have small children, this may be just the game for you!
First- you need to find your child's favorite blanky. got it?
Second- find four miscellaneous toys (small is good, nothing that can poke someone's eye out, or be choked on.) you are almost ready, only one more needed item. Maybe a favorite stuffed animal(watch out those things multiply like bunnies, just one!)
third- spread the blanket out so it is nice and flat. now place a small toy at each corner and the stuffed animal in the center. now you are set for the real fun!
Have your child walk around the blanket. At each corner they pick up the toy and toss it to the center. When all four toys have joined the stuffed animal you quickly fold the corners of the blanket around the toys before they can escape! Now you have a BURP! Then you just start al over again.
You wait, this will be in stores before you know it! She will be famous! Hope you enjoy this game, we do!
First- you need to find your child's favorite blanky. got it?
Second- find four miscellaneous toys (small is good, nothing that can poke someone's eye out, or be choked on.) you are almost ready, only one more needed item. Maybe a favorite stuffed animal(watch out those things multiply like bunnies, just one!)
third- spread the blanket out so it is nice and flat. now place a small toy at each corner and the stuffed animal in the center. now you are set for the real fun!
Have your child walk around the blanket. At each corner they pick up the toy and toss it to the center. When all four toys have joined the stuffed animal you quickly fold the corners of the blanket around the toys before they can escape! Now you have a BURP! Then you just start al over again.
You wait, this will be in stores before you know it! She will be famous! Hope you enjoy this game, we do!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Give-a-Way: Just for the fun of it!
So, I got this idea from my oldest step-daughter, enjoy.
On to the details of the giveaway...The first THREE people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It'll be done this year. (might be a little while)
4- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be a joke book, autographed picture of myself, handmade bag, or a little invention of my own! I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows?
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange. Believe me... it may blow your mind. The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 3 people who do the same on your blog.The first 3 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did, win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!Sounds like fun, right? So, let's play!
On to the details of the giveaway...The first THREE people to respond to this post will get something made by me! My choice. For you. This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It'll be done this year. (might be a little while)
4- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be a joke book, autographed picture of myself, handmade bag, or a little invention of my own! I may bake you something and mail it to you. Who knows?
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange. Believe me... it may blow your mind. The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your blog and offer the same to the first 3 people who do the same on your blog.The first 3 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did, win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it!Sounds like fun, right? So, let's play!
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