Voting Poll

I set-up this week's poll a little differently. If you would like, you can select more than one answer. I chose all three choices.

Going to church at any of the times offered at Good Shepherd works for me. I'm just glad to make it there each week. It really is a good place to reflect on my actions for the week, and it really puts things into perspective for me.

Isaiah and I were going into the grocery store this morning after Sunday School. Across the lane in the parking lot was a family of four - mom, dad, brother, and sister. The boy and girl were arguing. The mother said to them, "Would you two stop! We just got out of church, and I was feeling so relaxed!" That lady is completely right! After church, I feel that same way, too.

Tim's sermon this week talked about sharing our faith with others. Even what I write in my blog can do this!

My time in worship at church is the best hour of the week - time to reflect and give thanks to God for all of the blessings He has given me. Besides, it is only one hour. I can certainly spare that short amount of time for God.

- becky

Mashed Potato Face

Saving some mashed potatoes for later...

Ah... It's Saturday. So many things to do. I want to run to Kohl's and look for new gym shoes, and I need to pick up a few things at the grocery store. It's report card time at school again, and I'm behind in laundry. Add to all of that everything lying around the house that needs to be put back in it's place.

I better get started! Enjoy your Saturday!

- becky

Feeling Frusty

I'm feeling pretty frustrated. I just can't seem to figure out how to get camcorder videos uploaded to my blog. I have started a You Tube account. I think there is a way to put You Tube videos on here, but I haven't had a chance to figure that out yet. (If you know how, please post a comment with instructions for me!) Don't worry, people. I'm not giving up; I'm more determined than ever now! I just need the time to sit and tinker with this 'puter.

It's a short post tonight. I want to look at some catalogs before heading to bed. It's budget time at school, and I need to get my order requests turned in.

Night, night sugar plums! See you in the mor morn! (OK, I probably won't see you in the morning, but that's how it goes. My cousins Amy and Kelly, my Aunt Pam, my mom, and my sister will vouch for me.

As we also said in my house growing up - night, love you, sweet dreams, see you in the morning! (And before leaving for school it was - bye, love you, have a good day, be careful!) Oh, the things we remember!

- becky

Feels Like Monday

Busy day, busy day! I can't complain, though. I actually had a pretty good day, especially for a Mon/Tuesday. My students were just as confused as I was. We had to keep reminding each other all day that it's Tuesday and not Monday today.

I'm downloading the camcorder to my computer while I'm typing right now. It's going to take a while to transfer all of the files, so I won't have a video clip for you tonight. I'm hoping to have everything figured out for tomorrow.

Oh my goodness! I have an audiobook and non-fiction book due at the library today! I forgot them on my counter as school, so I better get them renewed. Hang on, I'll be right back...

Thanks for waiting. I would hate to have to pay that $0.10 fine! Did I tell you that I lost my library card? It's a very convenient library card, as it is on my keychain. Well, I went to check out a book about a week ago, and don't you know that it was gone! The librarian was nice enough to cancel my card and issue me a new one. I'm so glad that I caught it when I did! It would be terrible if someone went on a lending spree with my library card! What a tragedy that would be! I'd be out of nickels paying someone else's late fees for books checked out on my card! (I hope you're laughing by now. I also hope that you know me well enough to know that I'm being funny and not serious.)

Boy are you in for a treat! I've been rambling on so long about Mon/Tuesday and my library card that the camcorder is just about done downloading. I'm going to post this for tonight, but I hope to get a video clip with sound posted this evening, too.

- becky

Trying Something New Here...

I'm trying something new today. I have attached a video clip of Isaiah. It's not the most exciting, but it is still cute. Don't check your speakers - our digital camera does not record sound when we record video clips. (I want an updated camera - hint, hint Tim!)

Once I make sure you can view this video okay, I'm going to play around with the camcorder videos. Our camcorder has a hard drive, so it downloads to the computer. I am hoping that I will be able to post videos from there on my blog, too.

Anyway, I hope this works. Let me know what you think...

- becky

He is risen!

He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!

Tim was up very early this morning for the sunrise service at church (6:00 a.m.) Isaiah and I went to 8:00. I sang in the choir at that service, and then again at the 10:30 service. In between, we enjoyed a wonderful pancake breakfast served by the Lutheran Mens Fellowship group. It was yummy! Isaiah enjoyed his first pancakes.

Can we go to the breakfast now? I want to try those pancakes!

Look how big I am!

We figured out why Isaiah was sick. Sour milk!!! The gallon was dated 3-31-08, but I started to notice a pattern. While he couldn't keep milk down, he did fine with yogurt. Hmmm... I tasted it, and sure enough it was a little "off". It wasn't too bad, but it was hard enough on his little digestive system. Tim picked up a new gallon for Isaiah, and he has been perfectly fine! Mystery solved, Booper is better, and Tim and I do not need to dread getting the flu. Whew!

Happy Easter!

- becky

Relapse

Yesterday, Isaiah had a bit of a relapse. He just couldn't seem to keep any food down. At this point, I don't feel like it is necessary to take him in to see the doctor. His diapers have continued to be normal, and his temperature has not gone above 100.3. Thank goodness for small favors! I did call the pediatrician's office and talk with the nurse, though. I gave her all of the information, she talked with the doc, and then called me back. She said that we are doing everything we should/could be doing for him right now. We backed off milk again because his tummy was just not ready yesterday. The nurse was very reassuring and reminded me that I could call again or bring him in - there is an office open all weekend in Menasha.

Isaiah has the most WONDERFUL nurses and doctor! If you're looking for a pediatrician and live in the Appleton area, give me a call and I'll give you the doc's name.

This morning, Isaiah woke up at 7:00. I gave him a blueberry waffle for breakfast (no syrup, of course), and he seemed to enjoy it. So far, so good...

We would like to wish a very happy first birthday to Isaiah's friend Kathleen from church. Isaiah is exactly 4 months older than Kathleen, and they are very good friends. We went to Uno's for dinner with them on Wednesday evening. The two of them are so much fun to watch! Tanya, let's plan a play date soon!

Last night was the Passion Play at church. To all of my friends who were in it - you did a fantastic job! Isaiah got very still and was intently watching as the cross with Jesus went up. Wow! Such a moving performance.

- becky