Puggles

A new event this year for Georgia has been her entrance into Puggles, which is part of the AWANA program at our church. She loves going to Puggles every Wednesday and comes home singing the Puggles song and telling us each week what she has learned. Right now they are learning all the things that God has made: the stars, sun, clouds, trees, etc.

She is very proud of her Puggles shirt, and you can see the picture on it is a puggle, which is what they call a baby platypus in Australia. She hasn't missed a meeting yet!

Andy is the head of the program, being the Pastor of Children and Families, and I am volunteering as a Sparks leader (ages K-2nd grade). We have really been enjoying our experience with AWANA; it's been a great year so far.

All I Want for Christmas

So today I asked Georgia what she wanted for Christmas. She didn't have much to say, and I'm not really sure she's been asked that question before. I gave her a few suggestions and she blankly said yes to all of them. After a few seconds she said, "Mom, I want Christmas treats. Kisses." "Oh," I said, "the chocolate kisses?" "Yes, and M&Ms too." No surprise to me, this girl loves candy.

Then later in the evening we had some Christmas music playing and the song was something about Christmas trees. Georgia piped up, "Mom! The guy is singing Christmas treats!"

LOL - I guess Christmas shopping will be easy this year.

I'm Back

Okay, okay, okay...get off my back already! I know I've taken some time away from this, I guess, much-read blog, but now I'm back. I've promised my mom a post every day from now until Christmas and I'm already starting to wish I hadn't opened my big mouth.

Anyway, there is much to be updated, but to ease myself back in slowly, I'm just going to do a quick one on the girls.

Lola Sue: What a happy baby! Those who know her can see that she is just plain happy all the time. She is quick to give you a smile and a laugh, showing off her two bottom teeth. She is 9 months old now and she claps, waves bye-bye, gives kisses when asked and can say 'Dada' and 'Georgia.' Still waiting to hear 'mama.' One difference between Lola and Georgia is that Lola is loud, loud, loud. She's not mad or upset, just loves to make noise. She just had her 9 mo. check up and weighs in at 19 lbs. and 7 oz. which puts her in the 71st percentile for weight. I can't remember her length, but I know she is in the 25th percentile. Can we say short and fat? But who doesn't love a chubby baby?

Georgia is 2 1/2 and I'm watching her turn into a very loving, concerned, sensitive little girl. I'm still constantly surprised at the things she says. The other day she showed me a boo-boo on her finger (even though I could find no such boo-boo), but she said, "It's okay, Mom. Jesus heal it." There have been many times when she doesn't feel good that she says, "Pray, Mommy, pray." I believe her heart is sensitive to the Spirit, and I pray one day she will trust Jesus as her Savior. She does love her sister very much and tries to make her smile or laugh; although, sometimes we do hear a sharp, "Lola, stop cryin'!" For the most part it's all love.

Well, I guess I'll do my best to keep my end of the bargain, Mom. More tomorrow.

Another Short Post

I just wanted to let you all know I'm getting ready to start a new book and I am really excited about it. (If you know me well, you know I love to talk about what I'm reading like I've suddenly become an expert.) I used to fly through books, but it's not as easy these days. It was given to me by my Sunday school teacher and it's called The Attributes of God by Arthur W. Pink. I'm sure many of you have heard of it or have even read it yourselves.

A quote from the author, "A spiritual and saving knowledge of God is the greatest need of every human creature." Oh man, this is gonna be good.

Short Post

We can now confidently say that Lola is saying dada. She said it last night at the dinner table and she will say it (not without a smile!) when we prompt her. We aren't for sure if she has made the connection between Andy and dada, but we try to point to him or ask where daddy is if she is saying it. Such a sweet and exciting milestone!

MOPS Again

It's time to start MOPS again! Last week was our first meeting. I am acting as our treasurer and I'm also a discussion group leader. This year's theme is 'Game Plan.' Each group is named for our theme and so my group is the Clue Crew. Georgia is in a new classroom, but thankfully with the same friends so there was no drama on our first day back.

I think it's going to be a great year!

First day of MOPS 2011

First day of MOPS 2010. Technically Lola is in the picture too. :)

Revelation Song

Do you ever have that moment when you're singing in the car or at church and the words and music fill you to nearly bursting and you just want to sing at the top of your lungs? That's what happens to me when I hear this song:

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain

Holy, holy is He

Sing a new song to Him who sits on heaven's mercy seat

Chorus:

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty

Who was and is and is to come

With all creation I sing:

Praise to the King of kings!

You are my everything and I will adore You

Clothed in rainbows of living color

Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder

Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be to You the only Wise King!

(chorus)

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder at the mention of Your name

Jesus, Your name is power, breath and living water

Such a marvelous mystery!

(chorus)

If you haven't heard it, take a listen on youtube.