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!
I have had so many people thank me for my honesty on this blog lately. I haven't really thought about my level of truthfulness until those remarks of gratitude were given. I think I naturally wear my heart on my sleeve, and thanks to my upbringing, I often hear the term TMI, which just means I'm obviously not scared to express myself. However, I also believe that when you are going through something difficult, it's much easier to be raw and real in front of others, even complete strangers. Often times, it is these "real" moments that bridge the gap between hearts and allow us to live truth. I must confess, this marathon is really all over the place. It's like I hit mile 7, and I can't believe I'm only at mile 7! This past weekend, I felt covered in prayer, peace, and love. Matthew and I enjoyed a much needed date night, our little Levi enjoyed a quiet and restful weekend, and our big boy had a blast at our neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. I really ju...
There is pain in this world. It comes in different forms. Physical pain, emotional pain, frustrating pain, confused pain, displaced pain, short-lived pain, numbing pain, excruciating pain, sincere pain, unexpected pain. Yet, through it all, there is joy. How? Where? Why is there joy in a world filled with such pain? Is is true joy? Is it fabricated or medicated joy? Is it temporary joy or will it fade with the next whisper of pain? No. I have felt a joy that far outweighs my pain. It's a joy that doesn't make sense mixing with a pain that culminates in reality. It's a joy that couldn't be concocted by even the most elaborate of artists. As I've experienced some of the most intense physical pain during some of the most intense emotional pain, I have noticed and experienced some of the purest forms of joy and peace that cannot be watered down by logic. We lost our second child this week. At just seven weeks old, our precious baby gets to escape a world o...
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