Coffee CubBuster

Most people would agree that denying a child everything he or she wants is healthy and encouraged. If children were given everything they desired, there would be a lot of toothless, obese, lazy, uneducated adults. Well, hopefully they would desire a few healthy alternatives, but it'd be a pretty spoiled society to say the least. Why then do adults not deny themselves every natural inclination? Why do we get mad when things are taken from us? Why are we astounded when we don't get what we think we deserve? Why are we constantly thinking about how things will affect us? Why do we look first at ourselves in a photograph? Why are we quick to hold on to things we have deemed valuable in our lives? There are many life lessons learned in infancy and childhood that seem to escape us in adolescence. That natural teenage rebellion seems to resurface when we begin making our own living. When we are no longer under the roof of our parents, something happens. We become rebellious toward...

I've mentioned many times what a blessing it's been to experience those things I once feared because then they no longer instill fear. I have also stated multiple times what a blessing it's been to grow in faith through various trials we've experienced the past few years. However, just when you think you have conquered one mountain, there's always a new one around the corner. It's one thing to boast in Christ, but another to take that strength and believe it's all your own. I'm seeing the difficulty in relishing in the Spirit's strength when there are decisions to be made that affect another person. When it comes to the unknown and things are typically out of our hands, it almost becomes easier to embrace faith and trust when there's nothing you can do. When Paul was given a "thorn" in his flesh, he had to succumb to Christ's strength during his own weakness. Paul had to embrace the fact that grace was sufficient. I'm currentl...

Silas, Thank you for teaching me oh so much. Whenever mommy isn't dancing, singing, or her usual self, you come in with that perfect touch- I'm given free hugs and kisses, or a toy to play, Or you tell me, God's always with me so everything's okay! No matter what's going on you just want everyone to smile. You make us all better people and have for a while. Whether your rhyming, reading, or singing ABC,  I can't wait to learn more from you now that you're three! Thank you for teaching me so much sweet boy. Your a gift from God- a true bundle of joy. Silas was taught by his sweet daddy to give ladies flowers. After pulling out all the real flowers from the yard and seeing how quickly they die, he decided to give me this the other day. My heart smiled. Silas named this airplane- PO76. I have no clue where that came from, but I was impressed. This is the face of a boy watching his brother dance around the kitchen. Dee Dee came to t...

I may not take too many dance classes anymore, but I love that I always have dance partners at my beck and call. The boys love dancing in the kitchen with me! There's nothing better in the world (besides a good cup of coffee) than dancing. It just makes everyone happier. Happy Thursday! The boys already know about afternoon coffee time! Just a random trip to the Atlanta Children's Museum. Our first time, definitely won't be our last! Here's two T-bones for you daddy. I know you like meat! He always sticks out his tongue if he's really jazzed or really concentrating. Now that we have Levi's spitting up down to a science, and we all know exactly when to "grab the bucket," it is a little better. But we go back to GI doc, as well as the boys' annual ped appointments next week. Hopefully we can get a continued plan of attack for my littlest man's eating regime. All his other therapy seems to be progressing ...