Bravo TV

Last night I watched the "Real Housewives of Orange County." This episode was all of the ladies talking together on a couch kinda "Oprah" style. I was disgusted with it. I had no idea that grown women could behave so horribly. They were MEAN to each other. I am talking super MEAN! Don't get me wrong I know adults can be mean, catty, rude etc. but nothing like this. I felt so bad for some of them. I would rather not have friends than be around these women. In high school I witnessed this type of behavior and was appalled by it then but since then I have seen those people and they grew up they don't act horribly like they used to. I really don't think I can watch this show ever again for the simple fact that I would supporting this type of behavior. Did anybody else watch it?

Grant

Today I got to go get a prenatal massage. It was awesome! I was nice and relaxed coming home. I walked into the kitchen and the first words I hear..."Mom, Grant just flushed his under ware down the toilet."

That is correct. He flushed it. Brian tried with a couple of tools we have to get it. We bribed Jack to stick his skinny arm up the toilet in hopes of getting it. My dad came out with a few more tools and he and Brian managed to get it through the pipes and they are 99% sure it has left our house. Good thing Grant's under ware is small.

That boy I tell you! He is now sleeping and at least for a few hours it is peaceful.

Good News

Here is a really cool email that everyone in my school got today...it is in regards to the teacher in the previous post.

Huge Surprise: the PET scan showed that there is only one small tumor in the liver, even though the CT scan showed two. Plus there is apparently no cancer anywhere else in her body, which was shocking and very unusual, since breast cancer just doesn't do that. The strange course of events that led up the discovery of this single tumor is even weirder and the doctors today could not explain parts of that whole mystery - they just shook their heads and said they didn't even know, but they were glad it was discovered. So the situation is very different from what it was just one week ago, and that changes everything, Glory to God.

The oncologists have never had a patient with this situation before. In fact, her case will be presented at tow or more cancer conferences, and at least 20 doctors in the St. Louis area will be following the course of events, since it is so unusual. We just laughed, knowing that it is the kindness and mercy of our wonderful God.

The initial plan is to remove the tumor and then do aggressive 4 months or so of chemo, followed by ongoing hormonal therapy to give her a much longer cancer free prognosis. We now have a much more positive prognosis and we know our path will grow brighter and fuller until the full day.

We still have a long road ahead of us, with surgery, chemo, and more drugs, so we appreciate your continued prayer support. But tonight we are glorifying God for His incredible acts of kindness and power towards us, and trusting Him for the future.

How cool is that letter - sent to over 200 people today.

I love the fact that I can't wrap my mind around so many things in this world but this is easy to wrap my mind around: God is bigger than even CANCER!

Cancer

It seems like cancer is all around me. My 15 year old cousin, two teachers at school. These are people who are healthy one day and the next get this scary diagnosis. I can't wrap my mind around any of it. I seem to pray for them at odd times of the day, when it hits me, a song on the radio triggers it, or when I have a little quiet time. I listen to my I-pod and hear the worship songs on there and so much of those are prayers for them as well. The one teacher is so amazing. She is truly a women of faith and one to be admired. Her walk with Jesus is right on! She is not flashy about it but in fact rather simple about it all. I have admired her for years because of this. You can really see Jesus in her which is exactly how it should be. I have kept a journal for years and in looking through this evening I came across something that reminded me of her...Live in such a way that those who know you but don't know God will come to know God because they know you. My prayer this evening is for all of them and the many others we all know who are struggling with anything. God is good, He is faithful, He is simple, It is not difficult, Love Him, Serve Him, Pray!

Star Wars

Jack loves everything Star Wars. Today at dinner he told me that naked I looked like "Jabba the Hut." It left me speechless. Thankfully Brian came to my rescue and corrected Jack. Of course he was laughing quite hard so I am not sure the correction had any merit.

22 weeks down...18 or less to go until I stop looking like "Jabba the Hut!"

Why Did You Do That?

A friend of mine at work read an article about how you should never ask your children "Why did you do that" when they do something wrong. IT gives them the opportunity to defend themselves and justify their behavior. So when they are mouthy or hit each other asking them why almost gives them permission to do it because they are justify this. That makes so much sense to me and I ask that question to my boys all the time. I need to stop and Brian and I talked about it and we are going to be each others helper to stop doing this!

Mr. President

I waited until 7:00 to get on the treadmill so I could run and watch The Bachelor. Instead I watched you. I must say at times I was confused by what you had to say and felt like you were talking in a big circle and other times what you said made sense. However, since I listened to you now I have some stuff to say about this crazy world we live in.

1. People start praying.
2. Say "no" to your children. It really is okay.
3. Discipline your children when they are young. Someday they will be 8th graders and think it is okay to look at me and call me a B****. It is not okay.
4. Discipline your children when they are young. Oh wait I already said that. Telling them "NO" to a toy at Target now will make it easier to say "No" about the big things when they are older.
5. Buy what you can afford.
6. Oprah is not God.
7. Learn to say you are sorry and do better next time.
8. Be kind
9. Follow the 10 commandments.
10. Prayer is a good thing.

Mr. President if you plan on talking tomorrow night please make sure it is not when I am watching "Biggest Loser."

Nap Time

This is Grant as we were leaving the zoo. I think he was asleep even before Brian pulled out of our parking spot!

Zoo Trip

Today we went to the Zoo. Before we left we had watched "At the Zoo" which we had taped from another day. This is a neat show that showcases different animals or parts of the zoo. It is on every Saturday at 10am on channel 4. Anyway on the episode we watched they were talking about the Somali Wild Ass. This is wild donkey. Jack thought this was HILARIOUS and could not wait to see the Asses at the zoo. Even better the narrator of the zoo show talked about how the Wild Asses were mating in an attempt to get some "cute ass babies." Again HILARIOUS! We made sure to pay a visit to see them at the zoo but no ass babies yet! Can you tell how much Jack got a kick out of getting to say this word all day? We also got to see the penguin march which is when you set or stand in this big circle and they let the penguins out of their habitat and they walk right up to you. All they ask is that if the penguin touches you that you do not touch them. They are so cute. We also visited the monkey house, tigers, lions, bears, and river otters. It was good day! Enjoy the pics!

Grant

I always say that we pray Grant does not set the house on fire. Well he has had a busy few days. On Sunday I was running the vacuum and set it the side to do something else for a minute. He turned it on and started vacuuming the living room. Then he vacuumed up a blanket but did not stop and it started smoking and smelling really bad! Brian checked it out and it looks like he burned through the belt and he thinks he can fix it. Did I mention the vacuum is about a month old! Tuesday morning he got up really early so I put him in bathroom with me while I took a shower. Usually he will get in the shower with more or just hang out while I shower. Not that day! He left the bathroom so I QUICKLY got the conditioner out of my hair and raced out to find him. The microwave was smoking and then it dinged. He had gotten a waffle out of the freezer, drug a chair to the stove, stood on the stove and put it in the microwave. I don't know for how long but at least 5 minutes from the looks of it. This was one black waffle. Spanking and timeout resulted. Last night I made a trip to Target for outlet covers and those door knob things. We put the door knob things on the inside of a lot of doors as well so we can "lock" him in with us for closer supervision.

I love this little guy so much and he is so sweet but I can't keep up with him! Thank God he likes his crib and does not climb out! He will be sleeping in it until he is at least ten!

Grant Was Right!

It is a boy!

Super Bowl

Our guest left at half time with the superbowl but we let Jack and Grant stay up to watch the end of it. Jack fell asleep with just a few minutes left but Grant stayed strong.

Today

I am really feeling a lot of anxiety, sadness, excitement about finding out what we are having today. I think with the first baby you are so unaware but by the 3rd you really do just it want it to be healthy and it does not matter what it is. This is really a big deal, being a mom already I know all the potentials so much clearer and I wear my heart outside of my body daily already for this little one. That is the anxiety end of all this. The sadness is knowing this is probably the last time I will go and have an ultrasound to find out what we are having. Brian was shocked when I said this last night. He of all people know how much I really dislike being pregnant. I LOVE the outcome but the actual carrying of the baby is not for me, especially at the beginning. I mentioned that maybe in the future we could talk about another one and let's just say the answer I got left me pretty certain we won't be having that discussion. And then I am excited. I am excited to see it, see the fingers, toes, face, everything. To get a little glimpse of our next baby. Excited to see how our family might be changing. Is it a girl? Will we have some pink in this house? Is it a boy? Will we add another wrestler to the mix? I am off to shower and get everybody ready...pray for my nerves!

What color vacuum will it be?

Grant is adamant that there is a blue vacuum in my stomach. If you ask him he ALWAYS says "Blue Vacuum." Tomorrow we find out if it is a blue or pink vacuum...I wonder if Grant will be right?