Just me and my boy!

Good Saturday to all~ Today its just me and Caleb,my 5 year old superman son.My husband is at work. My 15 yr old is working with his grandfather.And my girls are helping their grandma at the church kitchen,preparing food for tomorrow. I thought that was lovely that the girls volunteered. My 13 yr old likes to bake cookies.And my 10 yr old is always more eager to help with any cooking.When she sees me cooking dinner,she most often asks if she can help with anything.I can see that she takes pride in helping me.She really likes a picture I have of her standing up on a chair cooking an egg at 4 yrs old :).She likes to show off that picture. My 13 yr old likes to bake and she prefers to do it alone,however they never let her do it alone,so she needs to work on learning how to work with others. I always tell her,she needs to be patient and more tolerable. And dont we all?hello? :)
Okay so in the morning ,after everyone left,I cheerfully told my 5 yr old,"hey buddy it"s just you and me today!" and he replies with "I"m going to beat you up!" Can you tell what he likes to play with  our 15 yr old son. BOYs will be boys! He made himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich .I like my kids' independence. Thats how my mom raised us. Not to be imbecils. Sounds harsh but it's really not.
So I got up and brewed some coffee,made some eggs for me and Caleb,accompanied them with toast and some orange juice.
I let him play on the computer for a little bit,on pbskids.org,then i send him off to play outside.He is now back inside. He is  so smart and cute. Yesterday when I picked him up afterschool,he had a flower for me and put it in my hair and said  he wanted me to be his sweetheart~
Monday is my 13 yr old's birthday..and today about 9 cousins are coming over,so my husband suggested maybe we should go ahead and celebrate her birthday today.However I'm not sure about that,I will ask her if thats something she would like,she will be 14 and her cousins are all boys under 10,,lol yeah I can already see the look on her face.I was thinking a nice dinner just us at home as it usually is.Either a store bought cake or homemade and I like to have everyone write out what we love about her,and its according to how old they are.LIke she will be 14  so we jot down 14 things, and or her name and we write a word that describes her for each letter. And we also have a game where we have 1 minute to write as many names that start with the person's first name letter. And gifts. My mom and sisters are really good about remembering all of my kids' birthdays,and they come to the house without me having to ask them to come.
Well i have some closet work and laundry to deal with.
God bless.

week of the grapefruit!

Hi! Our winter break is over.I really enjoyed being at home with my husband and kids for two whole weeks. Now kids are back in school,and husband at work of course. We are all trying to go to bed earlier. It hasnt been so easy especially for the kids .
Well I thought I'd share something kinds funny..
As the title states,it was indeed week of the grapefruit.
This is what I mean:
I read on a blog about a lady drinking grapefruit juice for breakfast.
I thought,huh why not buy some grapfruit and make fresh grapefruit juice.
I bought 4 large grapefruits.
With 4 kids at home,my portion of those 4 grapefruits was half of one.
So next store trip ,I bought a bottle of grapefruit juice.
Then my sis in law informs me that she has a fribroid,the size of ??
a grapefruit of course!
Which she already had it removed surgically of course and is doing well :)
and that is the grapefruit themed week story!
till next time!
by
 me!

update on water fast and other news,,

Hiya! been busy here with the everyday things,you know ,school,breakfast,excercising,tidying up,confronting the laundry monster.....and oh yeah that 10 day water fast!!!
Now first off, if  I ,me ,moi,yo,was able to go through this 10 day water fast ,then anyone on this planet can also accomplish it...not even kidding you.I had already attempted twice and failed miserably .The main reason I did it ,was to see what kind of benefits i would get from it.If you google benefits on water fasting,it will inspire you to do it,especially if you have a chroninc disease.Your body basically rids it self of toxins,uses up stored fat as fuel,and revitilizes your organs ,etc... things I noticed was clear skin,tightened skin,in areas where you would least expect it,i'm talking bout' below the belt areas..:) and something that comes in pair,okay nuff bout' that! i will have you know that if my husband,the disciplined one,would not have done the fast with me,I would have given up around the 3rd day.Everyone is different,I happen to  have a lot of nausea the last few days of fast and yes a lot of vomit,bile to be exact(other people feel great ). From what I read,it is toxins being dumped in stomach and mixing up with bile,hence causing the nausea. It was an interesting experiment that I can live to tell about it,no longer curious,and I would do it again ,but maybe not as long.I also lost about 20 lbs in those 10 days. You do gain most it back but the difference is that now your whole system is working more efficiently. I am no expert,so if you are interested in doing it,consult with your doc.
In other news,this 35 yr old momma of 4,will be wearing top braces as of tomorrow afternoon ( I can't wait to see the look of disgust that will be on my kids' faces).I developed a gap between my 2 front teeth.And I do not like it one bit.One dentist said it must have been me being allergic to some metal and another said since I have other gap on side ,that eventually teeth shift.Well now I have found a new dentist and best thing is,it is with in walking distance. I went in today,got my teeth cleaned,and tomorrow God willing I go in for top braces.My main concern is to close gaps,my teeth are pretty much straight.I dont really care to get braces on my bottom teeth,it is only a couple teeth that are slighlty crooked,no biggie,but I am missing a molar,so I am getting a bridge for that. Cost wise is not as bad as I thought:3000 buckaroos.The good thing is I have a whole year to pay it off at 0% interest ,so thats a big plus!

Kiddos are still in school,except my two youngest.
Evenings are now cooler,in the 40s ,and for dinner I will be making chicken flautas with rice and salad for dinner.
okay so now I must go to make that yummy dinner,so when my kids and husband walk in their tummies can smile~
God bless you!

fasting is no fun!

Hello.Haven't posted in more than a month.In the mornings after dropping my kids off at their destinations,I go to my sis-in-law's house and we walk for about a good hour.Then we eat breakfast at her place(i did provide breakfast once,just for the record:).Then we talk for a little bit,then I come home and do housework,laundry,picking up,putting away things ,etc...I also blog,of course!
She's reading a personality book.And we have different personalities.She's choleric/melancholic and I'm sanguine,so she is the disciplined one ,hence my walking routine.And I keep her laughing,so we are a good team.
Anyways ,my husband and me are doing something crazy!! It is driving me bonkers ,but  I believe it is well worth the sacrifice.We are doing a 10 day water fast people! or health reasons.Thankfully we do not have any chronic diseases ,but there are so many health benefits,that we figured we'd give it a try.He is on his 3rd day and I'm on my 4th day.Not fun at all!! At all!! My sis in law is ,well by faith was diabetic,and she did the fast and is no longer on diabetic medicine,she no longer needs glasses,and so many other benefits that she reaped.The main thing with me is dandruff..
Well in another post I will journal my fasting experience day by day.
God bless~

kiddos back in school

Hello,i hadnt posted ,just been busy.Never have i had such a disorganized,unmotivated summer...really..I'm usually excited about having a summer schedule and really sad when my kids go back to school,and today my two younger ones went back,and they were both excited and nervous,and I did get a little sad,but found comfort in that they were okay,they like school,and all that good stuff. Why I dont feel myself..well since March or April the Lord began to do some pruning in our marriage,and its a difficult road to go  down...I have to take courage and obey,im scared,anxious,am confused ,not sure of Gods will...and am just tired...kinda like an adult tantrum... God is merciful ...yup,
well God bless you~

shopping needed

i need to go shopping for school supplies and some school attire.I dont go crazy shopping ,i really need to shop wisely.We did an inventory on school shirts and bottoms ,so we know what we need to buy.                  yesterday I went to the school meeting for my 8th grader and today for my 9 th grader,
Do you know that when my son was 6 months old,momma here got pregnant ,and so he was 1yr and 4 months when she was born,and although I wouldnt have it any other way,it was hard! At times both would cry and then I would cry and sometimes I didnt even know who to care for,so since baby girl was either wet,dirty or hungry ,i would quickly handle that and give my son some tlc. Those days were busy,but fun also.I actually wish I could be pregnant right now..big sigh.
Well I need to get going ,so see ya!
God bless~

today today

there's just always something to be done ...not much up to anything lately..however things will be changing pretty soon as my two older kids go back to school  in 7 days to be exact.i have 2 school meetings to go to this week.
lately my husband has been working on finishing up building his tool shed,so I've been outside  with him,then i help put up the tools,we cover the pool,and water the garden,come inside ,shower ,read.We've been reading the bible together,then lights out.
there's always things to be done in house,like laundry and washing towels,dishes,putting things away,shining up things,etc...
I need to go the store,we are out of everything.we have lentils,beans,rice,so we do have some basics,but i need to get eggs,fruit ,some leaf veggies,milk,bread,jelly,some pasta and meat,cheese,etc...and i have some coupons for FREE  icecream,syrup and cool whip.looking forward to that,plus my daughter is baking a chocolate cake.I will need to excercise in order to get away with this.
For dinner I'm thinking salad or a chicken breast sandwich,not sure yet,but definitely something fresh healthy and pronto!
Okay off I go to make a list,and head to the store..ugh...i hate going to the store but i know i should n't complain.
God bless~

home life and thoughts~

good morning to all~ Today after I kissed Robert goodbye.I prayed and read the bible a while.I then ate breakfast alone in a a dim quiet house.All kids were still asleep.I then looked for a scripture to send via text to my love and this is the one i chose ,which I just so happen to absolutely love,it makes me all giddy inside:Isaiah  55:12You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.
After ,did some laundry ,made bed and tidied up throught out house,helped 10 yr old make breakfast.ate again ,which i shouldnt have,now I HAVE to excercise.One of my brothers is coming over for lunch,he's also bringing a fuel filter,which my husband is going to try and replace,he has never done it,but I like that even though he doesn't know how,he is willing to learn.
My 13 yr old daughter baked chocolate chips yesterday and today after breakfast I let the kids have cookies and milk,(I say eat the sweet stuff in the morning that way they burn the stuff out through out the day) ,anyways so before handing them the cookies,they each had to recite a bible verse,and my 10 yr old daughter in particular is a little shy about speaking spanish,for some unknown reason,she reads very well in spanish,i think mostly cause' her siblings will tease,anywho so she must have  wanted those cookies bad because she made herself remember a verse and in spanish,she did try to cheat at first and use the same verse she always uses,which is God is love,but i told her she had to pick a different one,so she spoke 2nd Timothy 1:7,where it states that God has not given us a spirit of fear ,but of love ,power,and asound mind.
And then I went on to share with the kids how the fear it is talking about ,is any and all types of fear,how  a large part has a lot to do with our thoughts,how we think,what we think,what we set our minds to ,if we will decide to hear the enemy or God's truths.How fear is the number one tactic that the enemy of our soul uses to keep us from moving forward.So today I encourage to cover your ears from all the filthy lies of the enemy and focus,FOCUS on GOD'S truths!
God bless you~

here sittin' but not for long.....

and thats' because I have a kitchen to deep clean.Yup sure do! Saturday us girls deep cleaned the living room,my bedroom,and which I'm excited the home gym is outta there and into the newly built tool shed by my wonderful husband and son~ so now our bedroom looks nice~and roomy. And also all tools that were stored inside laundry room,kitchen and any other place,are now in their new home.My husband is happy to finally have his own tool shed.it is a good size though.he put two windows in it and it's a barn style shed.very cute.Once it is painted ,i will post pictures.

Speaking of pictures,I do need to be posting pictures,it makes blogging more fun.


Saturday after a hard work day ,we went to the store and came right back home.I cooked dinner which was beef stir fry,and noodles.Showered and went to bed.

Sunday to church,both morning and evening services.Our pastor was giving the 2nd part of how to handle family conflicts,the whys,how to and all that good stuff.
I believe it all boils down to LOVE,because if we love how God loves ,then we will sacrifice ourselves to put others before us,and when we put others before us ,we have a servant's heart ,and this is when we are most like Jesus~ and knowing that we are pleasing Him,brings joy ,peace to our hearts.Peace follows obedience~Those who love God ,know his commandments and follow them.Oh God's  ways' are wonderful and are to bring us blessings~

My sisters went to church last night and this brought joy to my heart,because it came out of them.I didn't invite them ,they actually texted me to let me know that they were going.One day not too far,hopefully they will make the decision to follow Jesus.
This reminds me of that day,15 years ago,when my husband,came from work singing and smiling"..I have decided to follow Jesus,I have decided to follow Jesus!" and he did,he got baptized and God 's blessings have never ceased~

Today is Monday,and after Robert left to work ,i prayed and went back to get some much needed sleep.After I got up,my kids were all up,one of them had already made herself some oatmeal.I've had waffles and cereal on hand,however we've ran out,and I also need to think up a grocery shopping list.I made eggs with ham and some yummy refried pinto beans,we ate and then we walked over to my mother in law's house ,because  one of my sister in law's was going to be there to take my teens and her teen to the church ,to participate in a trip to a homeless shelter to feed the hungry.however there was no room for my two,because they can only take 10 kids at a time,so my sis in law brought them back to her house.My son stayed at HEr house,he was helping them cut the yard,plus I'm sure he didn't mind,since they have a new puppy,and he is a dog lover ,so good combination.
Girls are watching a little house on the prairie episode.5 yr old is playing with his cars on living room area rug,and I have a kitchen to clean,but these girls are not going to like that announcement,but it must be done .
God bless you all~

trying to be more consistent...

In everything! Not just posting but excercising.If I want to see results,consistency is key right? RIGHT! this is a healthy lifestyle ,i think if we apply this to cleaning house,spending time with our husband,our kids,reading the word ,eating healthy, and prayer is abig one etc....you get the point...These are all good things to be consistent in ,because they bring great results. We cant just excercise our muscles once a month and then be dissapointed when we just cant seem to have any energy for our daily tasks.
ANother observation is that one good choice follows another.If i just finished excercising ,then that will make me think twice about grabbing a high caloric unhealthy meal and so forth.It will defeat my purpose and then we are back to square one.
I believe no foods are offlimits ,but all in moderation is safe.
okay ,well today I gotta go pick up some books from the library and to the thrift store and then come home and sew some buttons onto a few of my husband's work shirts...so off i go.
God bless ~