The 1984 National League Championship Series was played between the San Diego Padres and the Chicago Cubs. San Diego won the series three games to two to advance to the World Series. The 1984 NLCS was the first postseason series EVER for the Padres since the franchise's beginning in 1969. Because Katie Ann Blair arrived in the world in the middle of the series, her father hence forth referred to her as Katie Cub Buster.
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Presidential Quotes...
My big boy was given the task of finding a quote from his draw of President Gerald Ford. This was the easiest choice, and quite poignant if you ask this mama (see video), but I didn't know Mr. Ford had another very wise word for us this President's weekend....
History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion.
Maybe the current state of our democracy will increase our progress due to all the confusion that exists. I would add that both moral and physical progress come from those tough times. Some of the least moral and least resilient people are those who have never faced true adversity. I certainly have a long way to go because my life isn't what I'd call laborious, but I pray daily against complacency in hopes of continuing to grow in my progress.
Little Levi is living proof of progress, and I pray his moral character is shaped from his story. As most have seen, Levi tends to leave his mouth open and tongue at rest at all times (a habit formed in the NICU), which has injured him in the past, but last weekend was the worst by far... No more monkeys jumping on the bed!
This tough kid has a higher pain tolerance than any of his brothers because of all his past trials. Levi's callouses run deep, and I am learning not to pray for my children's well being so much as their well character. Without the confusing hardships and even physical pain, they simply won't have as great an opportunity to firm their fossils. I know comparing my children is a bad parenting 101, but seeing how the others react to circumstances helps each of my boys naturally work to strengthen himself in comparison. Hopefully the quote they remember from me is not a comparative one, but another nugget of wisdom I've quoted and passed along. Can you think of something original you've said that would be your life quote?
This is a Silas original, " When I'm 100 years-old, I will be out of control." (100th day of school quotes)
I think he's trying to say, "Wait I don't know how to steer."
Oh you just push me!?
"This driving thing is amazing!"
Trying on spring clothes to see what still fits... these boys just look too old to comprehend!
I think he's saying, "I am proud of my two teeth that are under my tongue!"
Love having my boys learn to share and support each other...
First time swinger!
How quickly they want their own though...
Even more fun this way.
Sitting up is also a fun activity! Now we need some words to quote from you little man, but no rush!
School has officially started for me, and my teachable teenagers will be booming into my room in two days! I can't wait to shape those minds of our future! :) However, my summer projects are a great reminder of the joyful color and peace I had for two months. :) I found this great idea on Pinterest and thought it would add a great accent color to any room in my home! I still have to put it all together, but here's what the finished product will look like with a little more subtle turquoise: I have it all painted and ready to be assembled! More pics upon completion! (may be quite a while though now that school is in session... hope you weren't holding your breath.) ~CC
As March begins, often we hope for a great thaw in our land. Now Georgia certainly doesn't have any icy soil that needs warming, but our yearning for more light and fresh newness to keep us from numbing appears universal. I have written on this blog for ten years now. From singleness to newlywed to mama of four sickly, but now active, growing boys. It's been a place for me to purge, process, and pray through some of life's biggest changes and challenges. It's also helped me keep distant family and friends informed, but I've felt for some time it's come to an appropriate place for pause. I know that I have many more mountains and valleys to travel if the Lord wills it, and many more personal lessons that I'd love to share and reread to my kiddos one day (and if anyone wants to organize and compile this little landscape into a memoir, please be my guest), but I do not ever want to assume a posture of numbness as it relates to our regular routines. I re...
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