Friday, January 18, 2008
Off to see the Wizard
I lucked out in the husband department. I got a husband who hardly EVER wants to see his family! I am just kidding. He wants to see the. I don't even mind seeing his family. I like his family a lot. They just aren't really gatherers. This works perfectly for me because my family is the exact opposite. We gather, therefore we are. His lack-o-gathering makes my gathering a lot more convenient. Yay for the us!!
But every now and again the time comes to venture out into the world and see those people from hence this great man came. These trips can be fun, frustrating, tiring, exciting, boring, or any mixture of the above. I'll let you know how this one turns out on Sunday, for off to Memphis we go.
I won't tell my Dad, as he thinks that Memphis is the outskirts of Hell.
Ah, trips, deceptions, unfounded worry, and Mp3s ...the life we lead.
Have a great weekend!!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
I Want
The main reason for that is that I am cheap. I hate spending money. The second reason is that traditionally I am very easy to please. As long as we are comfortable and happy, I don't generally stress about the details.
These days..things are a changing. I have been wanting STUFF like crazy. I have been drooling over a black leather couch..ooh and browsing the web for a bigger nicer place to rent. I have been saving up for shopping trips for new clothes...for ME!! This is insanity. I am not sure what caused it and I am equally unsure of how to stop it. I am not sure I can deal with a Serina that likes to spend money. This could be disastrous. Next thing you know Randy will start thinking that he can want stuff. Then all hell will break loose.
I have to stop this NOW. But, Oh MAN...I WANT that couch...and that house..and that rug.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Thank You and Update
I am scheduled to meet with Ms. Lee on the 26th. I figure I'll ask her then about if and how they are discussing the devil. If it looks like something that is going to continue to happen, I will definitely be changing schools. I know the seed of the idea came from somewhere, but I also know that Super Z has a limitless imagination. That is probably something that I'll be worrying about for years to come.
I will keep you updated on how this all goes. Thank you all so much for your thoughts, your concern, your ideas, your support, and your prayers. You are all great great friends.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
The Damn Devil
As a result of that, I don't do a lot of talking about religion.
Until now...
My son has become obsessed with talk of God and the devil. It isn't just soft questions anymore either, like "Where is God?" It has become a flat out Worry Fest.
He has been having lots of bad dreams. Dreams that wake him up crying and fleeing to my bed in the middle of the night. When I asked him why he was having these dreams, he told me that God had left his heart and the devil had gotten in. !!! It still haven't convinced him that the devil IS NOT in his precious heart.
Of course I told him that God would never leave his heart and that he did not even need to worry about the devil. But how can you tell a 5 year old worrier that the things that wake him up screaming at night are not to be worried about? And how in the world can you explain the complexities of God and the devil and religion to a kid who has an imaginary friend? And why should I have to? Where is he getting this?
He goes to a Baptist Preschool. I am not a Baptist, but I figured it was a pretty safe choice. I figured that he would be taught some Bible stories and songs that I think all children need to know. I did not think that he would be filled with Earth shaking fear of the devil..Surly they aren't telling him this stuff...Do you think they are? I don't know. I just can't imagine where else he would get it.
These are some of the things that I have been hearing from him almost daily:
- Where is the devil?
- Where does the devil live?
- What if God isn't big enough to keep the devil out of my heart?
- Do people burn in fire in hell?
- Am I going to go to hell and burn in fire if I am dead?
Why does my five year old have to worry about these things? Do you think he heard this stuff at PRESCHOOL? I have to ask them. But when I do, what if they say yes and act like it isn't even an issue? I may have to come unglued. Would a Baptist preschool really want to do this to a baby? And if not, where else could this be coming from?
Suggestions, thoughts, solutions, rants, or condemnation welcome. I hope you have a great weekend.
Footnote:
I do want my children to learn about Jesus and Christianity. I realize that the devil is a part of that. I just think five is WAY too early to be worrying about hell. I believe that he should be learning about God's love and the good things that Jesus did. I would like for him to learn about Jesus while learning to think for himself. Is that too much to ask?This whole post fills me with worry. Maybe this is why I don't talk about religion?
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Interview With Super Z
Interviewer - So how are liking being back at school?
Super Z - It was good. I love it.
Interviewer - What have you been learning?
Super Z - I have been learning nothing. We don't learn anything.
Interviewer - Q- Then what do you do if you don't learn anything?
Super Z - We just play all day. You learn stuff at big school. I go to little school. Mom, Do I go to fake school?
Interviewer - No, your school is real. It is just preschool.
Super Z - It don't look like real school.
Interviewer - What does real school look like?
Super Z - Real school looks like a big school. You have seen the big school.
Interviewer - Hmm. What was your favorite part about Christmas?
Super Z - January. Almost January. I had my birthday in December right? I haven't had a party. I am still 4. Listen to me, Mom. I am still 4.
Interviewer - You are not 4. You are 5. We are going to have a party soon, I promise.
Super Z - No, Mom. I am going to have a birthday. I haven't had a birthday, I am 4.
Interviewer - You already had your birthday. You just have to have a party.
Super Z - Mom, I did not have a birthday. I am only 4, not 5. Say it, Mom. You did not have a birthday.
Interviewer - Okay, Z. Whatever.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
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Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Vacation and Potty
On the third day of vacation, Randy asked, "So aren't you going to do anything while you are off?"
I glanced up long enough to say, "Are you crazy? First Japan and now Scotland without getting off the couch? I believe I am doing plenty."
So while doing nothing, I finished off my Fall into Reading list!! Sure it is winter, but I finished! Can't we just be happy about that?
Princess H is making small strides in the potty training field. While her Mama was doing nothing she began to insist on using the potty. More often than not, this either means sitting on the potty forever without actually using it or stripping off her clothes and running through the house peeing on the floor. I prefer the first, if you must know. But TWICE now, she has actually USED the potty! There was much celebration and laughter in The House of Madness, I assure you. The princess was praised for her skill. Only Super Z was unimpressed. His one statement was, "So? I poop in the potty AND pee." He just loves sister getting limelight...