Who needs wrapping paper?

Children can sometimes do things that you would never see coming in like a million years. This is one of them. Years back we only had only the 3 boys. I was working out of town and my husband working shift work. My youngest son had a birthday party to go to one day. I was working late and their dad was working that night. I had bought the present for the party and was planning on wrapping it before work but forgot. My son called asking where I had left the present. I explained that it was still in the bag and I had forgot to wrap it. I keep the wrapping paper in a standard place. I proceeded to tell him where it was and tell him how to wrap it. What is the worst thing that can happen? A big tape ball, crinkled paper, maybe a rip that you can see the present threw. Okay I look like a failure of a mom but I figure I can live through this. I was blindsided by what happened. I called later to check and make sure he had wrapped the present. When he said yes I assumed all was well. HOW BADLY COULD HE HAVE WRAPPED THIS PRESENT? Don't ask! The party was down the street. When I came home he was still at the party. Later when he came home he was carrying his pillow case. (this will become a vital star of this story real soon) I asked about the party, what the child got and the dared ask how did the wrapping go? WHY DID I ASK?? He said great! Whew I was saved. So I asked him which paper he had chosen. Bad! Bad! Why did you ask? He said "Oh mom that looked too hard so I just put it in my pillowcase." YES HIS PILLOW CASE. Not a clean one, his used dirty one, the one that could stand alone. No way it was a joke. Lol Okay really what did you use? There it was in all it's glory the nasty pillow case. I could see it. The table loaded with brightly colored presents and then the rank pillow case. What could the mom do? I can see her asking why his pillow was on the table. My mother of the year award nomination would never come now. My chances at becoming the next Martha Stewart gone ended by one stinking (no pun intended) pillow case. Thank goodness this mom wasn't one I knew well. I still can only imagine what she must have thought of me. From that point on I kept gift bags around just in case.

Daddy I have a mackachonie in my nose!

Grand kid stories are my favorite. Gotta make sure all of them make it to my blog. This granddaughter has never stuck anything up here nose that I am aware of. So here's how the story goes. She's eating dinner, her dad has company over and is cooking. She comes to him and says "Daddy I have a mackachonie in my nose". He looks up her nose and sees nothing. FYI macaroni is kinda flesh color in the nose. Thinking she is just wanting attention he sends her back to eat. Few minutes later he notices she is just sitting there looking like she is pouting. So he asks here what's wrong. She firmly replies " I HAVE A MACKACHONIE IN MY NOSE!" So again he proceeds to check up her nose. Finally he sees a faint something, gets a flashlight and sure enough there is a noodle in her nose. Now the fun part how do you get it out? He finally extracts it with long tweezers. Somehow, I think she has learned her lesson which place the mac and cheese fits best.

Her name shall be Squatlow

Blog is taking a different turn. Had to leave out of blogging the Daniel fast to spent time with God. Blog will now continue as normal. Follow and enjoy my daily humor.
Today's post.......
Here's the background. My 2 year old granddaughter is going to be a big sister in May. This child amazes everyone how smart she it. So I knew her parents had been talking about names so one day while she was staying with us last week I thought I would get the 411 on what they were tossing around. So I slyly asked so... what is your new sisters name going to be? NEVER I REPEAT NEVER ASK A 2 YEAR OLD THIS QUESTION WHILE EATING. (obviously I was) She answered with out any change in normal tone "Spot". So after rolling in laughter and being close to needing someone to perform the Heimlich maneuver on me I repeated my question surely she had misunderstood me. To my surprise she had understood my question and repeated "Spot". I laughed so hard tears began to roll from my eyes. She never did understand the humor. Sooo... my son who always looks for a way to give me a hard time is going to have a daughter named Spot. I am poised to get a good one in on him. Just wait till he comes to pick her up and I get to have a laugh on him.
I can't wait he barely walks in and we talk for a few minutes. Then I aim for my target. "So tonight I found out what you guys are planning to name the new baby. Tell daddy what you told Grams is going to be the new baby's name?" Out of nowhere she says "SQUAT LOW" Where did that come from? Then my son says yep that's what she has been calling her. They have no idea why. I explained that she had told me Spot. Foiled by a 2 year old!!! Like father like daughter. Man am I in trouble.
So I wonder why the new baby is being called Squat low? Ok, my granddaughter does have an Indian card. Does she think the baby needs an Indian name? Has she misunderstood the name her parents are thinking about? Then it hits me, she is going to be a BIG SISTER, THE FIRSTBORN. She is putting her lil sis in her place before she is born. So for now her name shall be Squat low.

Daniel fast Day 8

Sunday one week I can't believe it. Way better than last year. God has so blessed me with the new ideas to try. We went shopping Sat. and found Bible Bread and Boco veggie burgers. Today I prepared a veggie stew. It was great but the noodles got mushy. Barley was great in it. Also made a fruit salad with all kinds of fresh fruit and canned 100% fruit peaches. It was awesome. Starting a mixed bean thing for Monday.
God's spirit was so strong in church today. We are growing so close to God and each other. I didn't realize that we would become closer. We are still praying hard for our children. Seems like their not doing so good. My grandson does need prayer. I really just think I am too old to take him on. We have finally become just us after 30 years together with kids. We only had 9 months of being married without them. I was pregnant and had raging hormones so that doesn't count. Really weighing heavy on my heart. He is only 4 months.

Daniel fast Day 7 smoking or non smoking lol

Ok I'm not Julie or Julia. Did I say that because I tried to burn the house down today? Why yes yes I did. Got to sleep in and was making stir fry for lunch and was trying to hurry. I was watching this house flip show with Steve put my pan on to boil for the rice. Then in my great wisdom I put the oil in the wok and proceeded to go to the living room to see how much progress was made. I meant to come right back. Next thing I know I'm standing there I smell a funny smell and remember that I was supposed to be cooking. Run in the kitchen to find flames in the wok kitchen filling with smoke. NOT GOOD. At least I was smart enough not to put it under running water. I moved it off the stove to the edge of the sink and let it burn out. I had the bright idea to watch it to make sure it went out. I had covered up the exhaust fan during the cold spell so the house filled with smoke. When the house was so smoky that you couldn't see your hand in front of you my smoke alarm finally went off. Don't think it would save my life if I was asleep. Anyhow after a lot of smoke inhalation I was able to clean the pan and resume cooking lunch while watching my food.
Praying still for kids and grandson. Most of my prayers are unspoken and for others so I'm not publishing them. Really have enjoyed spending time with God and hubby.

Daniel fast Day 6

Woke up not really hungry today. Made veggie chili for dinner. Everything seems to still be doing fine. It was a little funny when someone brought brownies to lunch for everyone. I didn't really didn't want any. Steve good me ticked the when he said all we can have is water and weeds.
Prayer time really prayed for the younger kids. They are really seem to be fighting the prayer and they have no idea. There posts are of parties, fights and other junk. They seem to be having a bad time. Hope they make the changes I'm praying for. I know that it will not happen overnight.

Daniel fast Day 5

God is so good. He moves in ways you can't see coming. Our EBay stuff is selling each day. We have had the same stuff in our store for months and now each day at least 1 item has sold. My Avon hair stuff came in so I won't have frizz head in the morning. Not only important to me but to my students it is important that my hair doesn't distract the students.
Had wonderful blackberry oatmeal for breakfast, leftover pasta for lunch and had a great time cooking dinner. I made stir fry veggies that seasoned spices atop brown rice. Yummy! Steve went back for at least 2nds. Then for desert I made a blackberry cobbler from frozen blackberries, fruit only jam, berry juice, and puffed brown rice cereal. It turned out awesome. Going to make more of these cobblers. Wasn't sure how a rice crust was going to work. it turned out great. Really amazed how easy this has been. Today I had students offer me pizza and chocolate cake. I wasn't even tempted. I am so happy following God. I can't believe it because last year it was so hard and I thought I was gonna die.
We are reading Daniel for our bible study. (kinda fitting) Interesting fact neither Steve or I had a good nights sleep last night. Both of us had troubling dreams. Part of our life we can't control. We continue to pray for our children. I am really worried at some of the things they do. I know that I have tried so hard to teach them right and they continue to run from the truth. The daughter that went to church Sunday night was cussing somebody on Face book and threatening to beat them up (G rated version) on Monday, Tuesday was quoting about trusting God. I can tell it is a battle. This kinda thing just makes it hard. I will keep believing for them. I know it is there even if it is way down deep. I am praying for my parents too. Kinda odd, praying for kids and parents......

Daniel Fast day 4

Wow had an awesome day. Really had no idea that it was going to be this easy. When you let God be in control it is so different. I made some awesome oatmeal this morning. I used 100% berry juice instead of water and heated in the microwave some frozen blackberries. Then tossed the oatmeal on top. It was sooooo filling and yummy. I never eat breakfast on a school day. I wasn't hungry really at lunch. It is definitely happening tomorrow. Put on beans for dinner. Somehow I was able to do this and get ready in the same time it takes normally. Popcorn as an after church snack. Can't wait til tomorrow. I haven't really missed the coffee after Sunday.
Heard this morning about Haiti. How can I feel troubled about what I eat when these people are going through so much. Please pray also for them. Many of them have lost their lives or family. Still praying for our kids and family along with other requests. There is nothing that blessing me more than hearing my husband pray.

Daniel Fast day 3

Wow awesome day realized my head was hurting because of my allergies not caffeine. Medicine does a world of good. Didn't really get to cook again. Hubby was off again made boiled taters and those wonderful green beans. Fixing to try a new thing with oatmeal in the morning. Hope I wake up in time.
Prayer and bible study great. Let me know of prayer requests to add.

Daniel Fast day 2

Wow day 2 was not so easy. Thought I would be chipper. Woke up with crazy headache and kept it most of the day. Drank tons of water. Sleepy..... took a nap Sunday and went to bed early. Gave the alarm a serious beating this morning. Came home took a nap and am ready for bed now.
I had really wanted to try my great cooking skills today. Hubby was home today and while I napped he took over. He made the whole spaghetti and then the worlds best green beans. He had been looking for recipes and found it before the fast. He was so excited to make them. It is so much easier to go through this journey with help. Hope tomorrow is a better day.
After posting last night by surprise my daughter called and asked for a ride to church. I was shocked. Day one and already a step in the right direction. I am enjoying the extra time with God.

Daniel Fast day 1

Ok so I watched Julie and Julia this weekend. It inspired me. I have always wanted to write and I talk 24 / 7 so why not blog. Funny thing is that I really don't care if anyone reads this. My spelling stinks. I am just a real girl trying to live a real life.
Our pastor challenged us to do the Daniel Fast again this year. I wasn't sure I could do it again. After watching the above named movie and lots of prayer I decided to give it a go again this year. Cooking is the hardest and almost claimed my life last year. So the movie inspired me that I can cook. I have 21 days to cook and seek God. I am looking forward to both. I want to be honest. Sometimes people put on like everything is always great. I will give the good the bad and the real life to it.
Daniel Fast Day 1
Conquer oatmeal - oatmeal was very mean to me last year. I tried everything applesauce, real fruit, and all with no luck. It tasted like rubber. I needed to find a way to make it taste less like rubber. After reading that I had cheated last year on drinking apple juice and it could only be used in a meal I had a divine idea, really. I boiled the apple juice and used it in place of water. A little dash of cinnamon and it was awesome. GOAL MADE. I really was surprised. I had pre soaked northern beans and put them in the crock pot and they were a warm and tasty treat when a I came home from church.
In prayer I am starting with my 3 adopted children that turned from God. Don't really want to open up about that yet. Just know that I am relying on the fact that I have trained them in the way they should go.
Day 1 went way better than I thought.