Wednesday, February 11, 2009

I Apologize For All The Randomness

I've been a little incognito for the past few days.

Let's just say it's been a WEEKEND.

But I'm back and just have a few things to go over.

First, let's give a Praise to the dear Lord above. CAMILLE MADE IT THROUGH AN ENTIRE SERVICE IN THE NURSERY! I was so shocked at the end of the service that we hadn't been called out that I'm pretty sure I didn't hear much of what was said.
Wait, actually that's not 100% true. What I should've said was WE DIDN'T GET CALLED OUT OF CHURCH AT ALL SUNDAY! Because she did get a little upset so the Children's Minister (GOD BLESS HER BONES) took her for a walk and distracted her till the end of the service. But the result was the same. We got to stay in church. That's the first time in over a year that Spencer and I have sat through an entire service together. SUCH a blessing. My friend, Fran sent me a Twitter message that said "Well, my goodness....I just stood right here in my kitchen and gave God a handclap!!!" That pretty much sums up how we were feeling after church.

Second, Have you noticed that most of my posts as of late have been in list form? Have I ever mentioned that I'm a compulsive list maker? You should see the lists I make when I'm packing to go out of town. They should be published. My dad is nodding his head right now as he reads this. I have an app on my iPhone that's called Zenbe Lists. You make a list and it allows you to put a little check beside it when it's completed and it moves to the bottom of the list. I cannot even tell you how happy this app makes me.

Third, I want to like American Idol right now, but I just can't. I don't like it usually until Hollywood Week is over. Probably because of ALL THE DRAMA. Let's just say right now that TATIANA MUST GO. Amen.

Fourth, Today Tait got to take her Valentines to school to pass out to her classmates. They have little bags hanging in the room and she gets to put her Valentines in each child's bag. SHE IS SO EXCITED! As a former teacher, I can testify that Valentine's Day is more fun than Christmas to the kids. It was the one party that I didn't allow parents to come to. I tried to keep it low key because we were always in the middle of SAT practice. Valentine's Day can get waaaayyyy out of hand. It was fun to see the excitement in my 3-year-old even though she really doesn't understand what Valentine's Day is. Mary Emma gets to take hers to school Friday and I get to go to her party where the theme is "I Love Reading." They get to wear their pj's to school - which opens up a whole new issue as we have to find the cutest, coolest pj's ever. I'm hoping the Hannah Montana ones that she got for Christmas will do.

Fifth, I've just discovered Tweetdeck. I can thank Gayle for originally telling me about it - but at the time, my computer wouldn't load the program. Last night it worked and my Twitter life will never be the same again. Just what I need, more time to play on the computer.

Sixth, Spencer and I have been on a 2 year long struggle with what church to go to. We are members of a church that we love, but due to nursery/Camille issues, we haven't been able to really get involved. I a church with 4000 members, getting involved is crucial. Plus the pastor's teaching style is right up my alley, but not so much Spencer's. He BRINGS IT every Sunday. He's brilliant and very deep. So we started visiting another church. It's also fantastic, HUGE (it has its own Starbucks in the lobby), and due to Camille/nursery issues, we haven't been able to get very involved there, either. This pastor, however, focuses his sermons towards unbelievers. He is entertaining and funny and very easy to listen to. His sermons, however, don't challenge you or lead to any real spiritual growth. His "deep" sermons are on Wednesday nights and I've heard they're incredible, but again, back to the Camille/nursery dilemma. So some friends (thanks Grant/Christy & Chris/Brooke) invited us to another church. This church is much smaller (about 700 members) and relatively new. The pastor started the church with 8 members meeting in a classroom at an elementary school. 3 years later, they are growing out of their brand new building. The pastor is an amazing Precept Bible teacher and due to the smaller size, please refer to point #1 above. We are excited about getting involved and are so grateful that the Lord has led us here. It's a perfect match for Spencer AND me. The kids love it. And God is working in that place in ways that I want to stick around and be involved with. It's gonna be fun to watch.

Ok, me and my Zenbe list are heading to Target. My iron BIT THE DUST yesterday. I actually witnessed the death of an iron, complete with funny noises, sputtering, smoke, then poof - it was gone. My mom, who is OCD when it comes to ironing, will be pleased to know that I'm getting a new iron.

Here's a new-ish pic of the girls. I have no real reason for posting it except I feel that it is an ACCOMPLISHMENT to get them all smiling at the camera at the same time. So enjoy!



12 comments:

Mocha with Linda said...

So have you ever done something not on your list, and after you did it written it on your list just so you could still cross it off? I do that sometims.

Pathetic, isn't it?!

connorcolesmom said...

I am such a list person to
I even write things on my list that I have already done so I can cross it off and feel accomplished - hehe
Ok so no more Brook Hills :(
That makes me sad but happy because
when you go where God leads then it is such a blessing!
BTW: I am planning to be in town next week and would love to get together with you and Gayle maybe Boomama and Jennyhope
What do you think??
love you
Kim

Tammy said...

Honestly, you will probably never read on my blog "I witnessed the death of my iron".

Yay for sitting through an entire service!

Love the photo of your beauties.

Unknown said...

I so enjoy lists! I like to make lists about my lists, it is the only way I can get things done. Your girls are so precious!

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

Finding the right church can be such a hard thing!! God bless you guys!

Melinda said...

I'm pumped about your finding a church - SUCH a big deal!

Tatiana. Still hanging in. Ugh. Might just have to Tivo for no other reason than fast-forwarding through her until she runs her course.

And...how in the world do I not know about Zenbe???? I'm getting it RIGHT NOW.

XO Melinda

P.S. I'm jealous that Kim is coming to see you and your girls in the hood. And, note that I didn't say it was a Godly jealousy. Cause I'm pretty sure it's not.

Anonymous said...

I'm so excited that you made it through a whole service! Go Camille!! And I'm jazzed about finding a new church -- sounds like God is right up in the middle of this!!

Can't wait for tomorrow!! And I'm a little sad that Kim didn't mention me in that get together, but that's okay, I'll just bust up in that party.... if that's okay?

Anonymous said...

Let me add this -- I love lists, I make them all the time and then I lose them. But I still love them

Pat said...

Robyn,
You blog is adorable your girls are beautiful and your writing is fun. I love list also!!
Blessings to you,
Pat

Jules from "The Roost" said...

What a sweet picture! And yes that is a big praise.

Jackie Sue said...

Your girls are so stinkin' ugly :) Loved your valentines day plan. One of my favorite memories on valentines was when we did fondue as a family. My kids loved it and mention it every year...I may need to think about doing it again. Blessings on the church choosing. I am excited for y'all.

Gayle @ thewestiecrew said...

Now I hafta know where you're going? (church-wise, I mean)

We need to catch up...