My mother, Allura, sent this story in about me:
I was reading to my girls, Jennifer and Stephanie (who were five and three at the time), about what happens when you die. Jennifer said, “I don’t get it. First our soul goes to heaven, then our body goes up. But when do our head and arms go up?”
…She set me straight, by the way. =)
Have a great weekend and we’ll see you all on Monday!
Singing Christmas carols makes for wonderful (and sometimes hilarious) memories together – like this one from our friend Kristen:
“Several years ago, around Christmastime, our family was driving around looking at Christmas lights. While we drove, we were listening to and singing Christmas carols. After several songs my then four year old daughter, Hallye, asked me, ‘Mom, who are Ken and Chelsea?’ Confused, I asked her what she meant. She responded by saying, ‘You know, from the song: Ken and Chelsea’s Deo.’”
So, now that you have this song on your mind, Merry Christmas in July! =)
Today’s Friday Funny is from Sheree (and not for those with weak stomachs ::smile:: ).
“When my now 32-year-old son was 2 Nannie (my mom) used to occupy him sometimes on Sunday morning by giving him gum. Josh loved sitting on her lap chewing away when his attention span couldn’t take any more standing and clapping during worship.
One Sunday morning I heard Mom and Josh snickering down the row. She had a wonderful sense of humor and could find a reason to laugh about most anything, so I didn’t think much of it. Later, however, I heard what the commotion was about…
Josh, she thought, had tired of chewing his gum and had decided to hold it up for her to take off his finger. This was something he had done before so she didn’t think much of it. With nothing available to store the gum in, she decided to simply lick it off his finger.
Some of you have already figured out what happened. What was on Josh’s finger was not used chewing gum. ’Nannie!’ he said in a loud whisper. ’Why did you eat my booger?!?!?’
Only a Grandmother wouldn’t leave the room gagging as she ran to the bathroom!
Only a beloved grandson would proudly hold up the contents of his nose for Nannie to dispose of…in whatever way she chose.”
Happy weekend! We’ll see you on Monday!!
Our friend Ashley sent us this cute story of her daughter, Bristol. Thanks, Ashley!!
When I was pregnant with Willow, Bristol was so excited about her being born and she always wanted to talk to Willow through my belly and give her kisses. We went to my sister’s house for dinner and Bristol ran in and pulled on my sister’s shirt. When my sister asked what she was doing she replied, “Where’s your Willow at?”
Have a great weekend and we’ll see you Monday!
I am sure the Lord gives us these hilarious moments with our children to balance out some of the more rather challenging times. =) The following are about our friend Dena Walley’s middle child, Ella.
“We were leaving the house and trying to get the kids in the car. They had already tried the typical ‘can I bring this toy or that?’ routine and we had told them no toys in the car this time since it was a quick trip. As we’re walking out the door, Ella pats the side of her dress which we then notice is protruding and says, ‘this is just a bump, it’s always been there.’ Of course, when we examined the ‘bump’ we found that, what do you know, it’s a toy. So we find that she’s not so shrewd but very funny!
Another classic Ella: ‘God goes under the house then comes in through your tummy. That’s how he gets into your heart.’”
Thanks for sharing, Dena!
(Ladies, don’t forget – we’d still love to hear from you! If you would like to honor your mother or you have a funny story to tell from conversations with your own kiddos, please send them to us!!!)
We thought we’d leave you this week with a peek into some of the hilarious dialogue between Jaime and her 5 year old son’s logic. Annie is her 3 year old…and some of you are anticipating already how this will turn out.
Wyatt: “How did Jesus not sin?”
Jaime: “Because He was God’s son.”
Wyatt: “But what about when He was mad?”
Jaime: “He had self-control, Buddy.”
Wyatt: “What about when He screamed?”
Jaime: “I guess He never screamed with a bad attitude.”
Wyatt: “What if someone took His toys?”
Jaime: “Well, honey, He must have just shared His toys with a good attitude.”
Wyatt: “Probably He did not have any motorcycles. And probably He did not have any Annie’s.”
Jaime: “What do you mean He had no Annie’s?”
Wyatt: “If He had a Annie, He would have screamed at her with a bad attitude.”
Have a great weekend! We’ll see you Monday with another encouraging testimony about a mother of one of our readers!
(Don’t forget – we’d love to hear from you, too! If you would like to honor your mother or you have a funny story to tell from conversations with your own kiddos, please send them to us!!!)
We’re continuing this week with the final posts of our series on “talk” by revisiting some posts we did two years ago on redemptive speech. It’s amazing to us that these posts are speaking to our own hearts once again! We’re grateful for God’s gracious understanding that we have to visit topics over and over to make the progress that the gospel promises us. So join us this week as we re-read some former posts…
Okay, yesterday I left you wondering just where one of my favorite places is. If you are joining us for the first time in a while, this post is part three of a three part look at an article from the Journal of Biblical Counseling titled Watch Your Language, by E. Bradley Beevers. Please read the first and second post before reading the conclusion below. It really will serve you so much better if you do. It’s kind of like reading the end of the novel first; It spoils everything, and you never know what you missed! Click HERE for the first and HERE for the second.
Just where is the favorite place I promised we’d visit today? It’s the book of Psalms! The author takes us there as he concludes his point on the term “I’m Bummed”:
“Doesn’t the Bible speak of these “bummed out” emotions with primary reference to the person, to God, to what is right, rather than simply to the situation? Notice, for example, Psalms 42 and 43. When the Psalmist is “cast down” and “disturbed,” it is not because he no longer goes with the throng to the house of God. It is not because he is taunted by his enemies, by deceitful and unjust men. These things are happening. But the cause of his distress is that his soul does not hope in God. He wouldn’t describe himself as “being bummed.” He sees it more clearly: “Why are you downcast, O my soul?…Put your hope in God.” The focus of the Psalm is that he thirsts for God as a deer longs for flowing streams.
“How different is this picture from the blame-shifting and self-pitying of worldly speech! The Psalmist’s vocabulary indicates that he studies his heart carefully; he figures out the true problem and looks to God for a solution. This is the goal for your own vocabulary!”
Who knew that the simple term “I’m bummed” could have such a huge meaning, or should I say, lack of meaning? I hope this will help you as it has helped me to really listen to what I say and be like the Psalmist who ‘studies his heart carefully’.
God’s Word is a precious gift! We value it because it is God’s inerrant word to us – His children. In it we find the words of life and help for all we need to grow in godliness.
As Moms we need instruction from God on how to train our children. It is a demanding task that requires our attention daily whether we “feel like it” or not. This is why setting aside time each day to hear from God through His Word is more than a discipline – it’s a necessity.
We invite you to join us as we travel this ancient road – through His Word. Metro’s Route 66 blog is committed to providing accountability and encouragement to you to stay the course this year. We ask that you pray to see what God would have you commit to in 2010 in reading the Bible – it may be to study one book all year – or you may be motivated to read through the entire Bible. Whatever you sense God saying to you – simply let us know and you’re in! Route 66 will send you regular encouraging e-mails throughout the year (but not too many to be burdensome) to help you stay focused on your goal – obeying God!
We pray this will be the year where God’s Word becomes a light unto your path.
Okay, if you’re thinking about adopting a parrot and have a small baby in the house…you might want to think twice! This is hilarious!
Have a joy-filled weekend!
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My husband and I recently took Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University course, and we really enjoyed it. He recommends a web site that looks quite helpful to busy moms in all seasons; It’s called E-Mealz and it’s founders are two busy moms just like us! For only $5 a month they provide you with 7 meals a week that are easy to follow and kid-tested – this plan serves 4 – 6. They also offer a 5 night plan that serves 2. Not only do they give you the recipes they also provide a shopping list with the weekly prices from several grocery stores. They have points only meals, low fat meals, and low carb meals for those who are health conscious. It sounds like a great service that provides not only time savings, but money savings as well.
You can learn all about it by clicking HERE!
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For the rest of the week we will be re-posting Fourth of July ideas, stories, and other fun stuff from a couple of years ago. We hope you can use this to prepare your family to celebrate our freedom for the next couple of weeks!
