I don't like feeling this way...

I know I should not be feeling this way, but I just can't help it. I have to admit I am jealous! We have "secret pal's" at work, and for some reason mine must not like me. We chose names in September and up until this Tuesday I had not received anything. I think the only reason I got a gift is because I loudly announced that I didn't think my pal loved me too much because I hadn't gotten anything. Now, I just shouldn't have said that, but it came out before I knew it. I just think that if a person is going to participate in this kind of thing, they should give as much as they receive. I admit, I like to do the secret pal thing because I like getting surprises. I do not like getting NOTHING. Anyway, I resigned today from the game and gave my name to who ever was supposed to give to me. I just hope that who ever she is will be better to the one I had. ;0

My Sweet Valentine's

Take time...

This was on the front page on my church bulletin and I want to share it with you.

Take time to think.
It is the source of power.
Take time to play.
It is the secret of perpetual youth.
Take time to read.
It is the foundation of wisdom.
Take time to pray.
It is the greatest power on earth.
Take time to love and be loved.
It is a God-given privilege.
Take time to be friendly.
It is the road to happiness.
Take time to laugh.
It is the music of the soul.
Take time to give.
It is too short a day to be selfish.

4 days and counting...

Well, so far I have stuck to my new rule of not buying the children anything. :) This is a very hard thing for me because I like to buy them things. I know that it is not the material things that count in life, but it is nice to have something new every once in a while.

Raising ungrateful children...

Well, I think I have succeeded in spoiling my children so much that they are becoming greedy people! I have a bad habit of buying things for my children~even when they don't need anything. Even though I buy them what they need/want, they always tend to want more.....and then they pitch a fit when they don't get some silly thing. Now, yesterday was one of those days. They needed new tennis shoes, so we went after school to buy some. Actually, Christopher was the only one who "needed" shoes, but I allowed Sarah to pick out some also. They also picked out some rain boots. When we went to pay, they saw some toys at the counter. They both proceeded to pick some toys and throw them in with the shoes. When I told them NO, they both became irate with me and told me I NEVER buy them anything!! Oh, and I went to Target before I picked them up from school and bought new toys that were on sale. (like they needed new toys after Christmas) I was so upset and disheartened with their actions. I guess I have finally reached my limit with the way they act and so I told them both that they would get nothing else until their birthday. I would only buy something if they absoultely needed it (like clothing) I know it is my fault, but I never dreamed they would get this bad.

Babies and God

One of my sweet friends just delivered her 3rd child....a 7lb 7oz baby boy! I am so happy for her and it brings back memories of the birth of my children. What a wonderful thing that God allowed us as women to accomplish. We have the most wonderful and most exhausting job in the world. Although there may be lots of tears, the love and laughter always outweighs the pain. I can't imagine being anything other than a Mother. I feel honored that I was able to have two beautiful children. I only hope that I can raise them to be what God wants them to be.

Scentsy

My Mother is selling a new candle product called Scentsy. I thought I might give her a bit of advertising and help sell some products. I have one of the burners and I love mine. It is a good product in my opinion. I have added a link to her website. I have some catalogs and sample scents if you are interested. My daughter bought a plain warmer and decorated it with stickers. It is really pretty. I'll post a picture later.