Mental Notes for Christmas Decorating

don't put batteries in all of the animated christmas toys...too much noise

don't reveal to 2-year-old that candy canes are candy until it's time to take the tree down

don't reveal to 2-year-old that the foot pedal on the cord coming from the tree turns the lights on and off

stuffed Mr. Hankey Poo figure is a valid potty training tool *

*Yes, I know South Park is evil, I haven't watched it in years. My son is excited about Xmas now that we have the decorations out. If poo with a xmas hat is going to make him excited about learning to use to potty, so be it.

Actually, it is pretty easy...

So I've decided to go green...not that I wasn't greenish before... I guess technically, I'm going greener.


Anyway, a friend introduced to me a great line of environmentally friendly products, which are safer for the earth and my family. So, I'm getting rid of all of these cleaners seen below. I have inherited or been given an ungodly amount of cleaning products so there is plenty to go around. Some of the bottles have never been used. This deep cabinet is full, all the way back!






I'm also getting rid of these baby products, same reason as above.





If you're a local reader and are interested in getting any of this FREE stuff, email me (yourpalheather@yahoo.com) or call me.

BTW, so far I've been thrilled with the new products I've been using. If you want to hear more about them you can contact me about that too. I'm not selling them but I have a friend who is.

Party on!

Today is the anniversary of my dad's death...and I'm fine, better than fine...actually full of joy! Why are you such a flower of joy, one might ask. Well, because God is sovereign, that's why. God didn't just know the day of my dad's death, he orchestrated it. And there is one thing I know for sure... He is good. My dad's death glorifies God, just like everything else in the world. So I am rejoicing today, in that the Lord used my dad's death for His glory.
Take note, this is not me saying what one is suppose to say. This is genuinely how I feel. Today I celebrate!

To Do

1. Focus on God by
a. Reading the Bible more and praying more
b. Stop obsessively checking email and facebook
c. Avoid websites that were created for gossip and making fun of people
d. Watch less TV

2. Be a better wife by
a. See 1a-d
b. Reduce sarcasm, no matter how hilarious I actually am
c. Don't be clingy when Mr. Crookedtoes needs alone-time or guy-time

3. Be a better Momma by
a. See 1a-d
b. Limit TV time for my son
c. Read more (bible and fiction)
d. Increase educational and crafty activities
e. Say "no" in the toy aisle

4. Be healthier
a. move more
b. eat less (God help me)

5. Blog more (This whole Dear Diary thing is good for me)

6. Print To Do list and post on fridge

Groove is in the Heart

I went to my cardiologist today to find out the results of my echocardiogram. My pulse was at 122 when I got there and I told the nurse I was anxious. When the Doc came in, he asked what was going on. I told him I was scared, he was compassionate and then I cried like a crazy person. Long story short, my heart is healthy and normal. There is no need for me to take meds unless my pulse stays high all the time when I get pregnant. Good news.
This ordeal has been emotionally draining but I have had some significant spiritual growth during this time.

Comic Relief

There is a certain level of sophistication that one has to have to be able to pull off a...

chocolate goatee

and a bubble beard.

I like it up here.

I had my echo cardiogram today. The technician said that he didn't see any aliens or problems but, "the doctor would be able to read the results better." I'm taking that to mean that everything looks normal, but he had to put in the disclaimer to cover his butt. On the way there I prayed to be *"seated in the heavenlies", which I am, and to be filled with His peace. I was very relaxed and making jokes with the ultrasound technician. We even had a short exchange about how amazing the heart is and that there is definitely a God.

Outcome: Yay God! It was a good day.

I have a follow up with the doc on Wednesday.

BTW, I think that it is amazing that everyone was given fingers with perfect proportions to their nostrils and ear holes. Think about it, everyone's fingers will fit into their own nostrils and ears. Other people's nostrils and ears may be too big or too small for your fingers, but your own are just right. Yep, intelligent design.

*Eph 2:6