Athena in a Minivan

My name is Toddler

Baby may  no longer be called Baby...from hence forth he shall be known as Toddler. May he ever reign.

TODDLER LAWS OF OWNERSHIP

1. If I like it, it's mine

2. If it's in my hand, it's mine

3. If I can take it from you, it's mine

4. If I had it a little while ago, it's mine

5. If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way

6. if I'm doing or building something, all the pieces are mine

7. If it looks just like mine, it's mine

8. If I think it's mine, it's mine

9. If it's yours and I steal it, it's mine

10. If I...................................!

My church

This summer our family changed churches from a 5000+ member self proclaimed mega-church to a 150 member mainstream traditional church. (check out our website, I am the Webmistress) The change has been nothing but wonderful for our family and we have found a place to serve God, our church and our town in this church. My children are thriving and love going to church. The teaching is rich in Bible Study and the members are committed to the Lord.  There is a sweet Spirit that is evident in our congregation.

Since early August, our church has embarked on a building campaign to build a move our church to another part of our town that does not have a church near . The land is already paid for but the building will be pricy. We have had many events for our campaign; phone calls, spiritual preparedness, banquets, special talks and brochures. Today we collected our commitment cards and we surpassed our Victory goal. I cried. Some people were worried that we would not even reach this goal but God is faithful to our prayers and this goal was met.

It was such a beautiful service. The music was worshipful, the prayers were from the heart, the sermon was one of the best I have heard our pastor give. I know all worship should point us to God and todays definitely did. God was truly present.

I am Hrothgar - but I guessed that already

You scored as Hrothgar. Noble, and honest, you were much like Beowulf when you were in your prime. But when Grendel attacks your Golden Hall, Heorot, you and your men are no match and must ask for help. To your immense credit, you richly reward those who deserve it most. Hrothgar 83% Wiglaf 75% Beowulf 75% The Dragon 67% Wealhtheow 58% Grendel's Mother 42% Grendel 8% If You Were in Beowulf... created with QuizFarm.com

Can PMS be considered a WMD?

It is Thursday night and the eating has been going well. I am down 1.4 lbs to a 294.6. This has been "the week" for me and boy was I on edge. Between the PMS and not eating over my feelings, I guess I let it get the better of me. Butch was trying to be a big boy and pour himself a glass of milk and instead of pouring it, he dropped a brand new gallon of milk on the floor and it went EVERYWHERE. Half the gallon was on the floor with splashes all in the fridge, on the trash can, on the cabinets and all over Butch. He went from being a big boy to the victim of a raging lunatic.

I let him have it with both barrels. He was actually scared of Mom and that was horrible. He and I cleaned it up and then I just held him and apologized and asked his forgiveness for loosing my temper. (I know you aren't suppose to cry over spilled milk but this was a half a gallon.) I need to find a way to not let this time of the month get the better of me. I know we are women and we are emotional but this was ridiculous. Looking back on it I can see where I went wrong but how can I control it in the heat of the moment. I need to pray about it and ask God to control my emotions when my hormones are acting funky. My children and husband do not deserve this and I am determined to not let this happen again.

I am not going to let another month happen like this. Between now and next month, I want to look at diet and other information that will keep this peak in hormones from affecting my life and hurting my children and me (not to forget Honey). I have used food in the past to medicate the hormone peaks and it has kept the emotional ups and downs at bay but without eating over it, they are quite noticeable. I know God designed the female body and he made it to glorify him. This was not a glorifying 5 days. He can help me learn to walk away and control my self so that my family is not hurt again.