Tuesday, November 23, 2010
No November
November has been the busiest month ever. I have been working almost full time with the ROCK, Adam and I went to Mexico, and now we are off to PA for Thanksgiving. We do have some photographs to share, and I promise to do so when we return from Thanksgiving. I haven't forgotten about my little blog, so don't you worry!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Halloween
It was a perfect Halloween! Abby got to trick-or-treat in her neighborhood, play with a puppy, get a free cookie at Paradise bakery, do more trick-or-treating at Nina and Papa's, and eat dinner at Puccini's Pizza.
Fall Saturday
Nothing says fall more like raking leaves! Abby helped out my parents rake their yard, and had a blast doing it. She then enjoyed an evening at home cozy with a fire, hot bowl of chili, and pumpkin carving. It was a lovely day.
If you click to enlarge this picture, it looks like Abby is going to pluck a tiny daddy.
Notice the resemblance?
Haunted House at the Children's Museum
Believe it or not, Abby went to her first haunted house! "Skeletown" had kid friendly hours where they allowed young children to visit with the lights on. Abby was very brave as she passed through each frightening room demanding to holding the hands of Nina and myself.
After we went through the haunted house we toured the rest of the museum with Nina. Abby really enjoyed walking down the catwalk and twirling for all to enjoy.
I wasn't allowed to take pictures in the house. This was the "photo station."
Trick-or-Treating at the Nursing Home
Once again Abby kicked off her trick-or-treating by visiting the local nursing home. This year she actually got to trick-or-treat as opposed to last year riding around in the stroller. I was amazed that she completely understood how this whole trick-or-treat business works. Abby loved putting candy in her pumpkin!! So much so, she would knock on doors (even if they weren't participating) and she would reach into bowls and snag a few extra pieces.
More importantly, the residents loved Abby. The "baby cow" was the talk of the community.
For some odd reason, the lighting at the nursing home did not agree with my camera, so the picture quality is lacking. You get the idea though...
More importantly, the residents loved Abby. The "baby cow" was the talk of the community.
For some odd reason, the lighting at the nursing home did not agree with my camera, so the picture quality is lacking. You get the idea though...
Trick-or-treating with Ethan (he was the turtle last year)
Saturday, October 23, 2010
A lesson from a toddler
Kraft cheese is our preferred brand to use for our homemade pizza. Luckily it was on sale this week at Meijer. Unfortunately, it was out of stock. Being the resourceful person I am, I asked a gentleman if he would check the back to see if there was more.
While I was in the midst of searching for the perfect cheese to top that evening's pizza, I hadn't noticed that a young girl of about 14 was standing directly next to Abby and me. Abigail was holding a borrowed Minnie Mouse to keep her occupied while I did our weekly grocery shopping. The young girl who was mentally handicapped asked me what would happen if Abby were to drop Minnie. I gave her some answer to the effect that it wasn't going to happen. The girl then proceeded to tell me that she would get it for her if Abby did. I am not going to lie that I was a bit uncomfortable talking to the girl, and I was annoyed that I couldn't break away from the situation since I had to wait in that very spot to hear back from the gentleman about my cheese.
The girl then went on to tell me that she loved babies and started to pat Abby. Again, my comfort level was decreasing more due to the fact that I don't like strangers touching Abby. What happened next touched my heart and my conscience. Abby reached out to the girl and gave her a loving hug. It was then that I realized that my attitude toward this girl was sinful. I didn't extend love to her but impatience and annoyance. That is not the way Christ would have wanted me to interact with His child. Instead it was the response of a one year old that was perfect and pure.
After the brief interaction was over, I scooted to a private aisle and told Abby that I was so proud of her for showing the love of Jesus to someone today. I need to take a lesson from her and do that more myself.
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14
While I was in the midst of searching for the perfect cheese to top that evening's pizza, I hadn't noticed that a young girl of about 14 was standing directly next to Abby and me. Abigail was holding a borrowed Minnie Mouse to keep her occupied while I did our weekly grocery shopping. The young girl who was mentally handicapped asked me what would happen if Abby were to drop Minnie. I gave her some answer to the effect that it wasn't going to happen. The girl then proceeded to tell me that she would get it for her if Abby did. I am not going to lie that I was a bit uncomfortable talking to the girl, and I was annoyed that I couldn't break away from the situation since I had to wait in that very spot to hear back from the gentleman about my cheese.
The girl then went on to tell me that she loved babies and started to pat Abby. Again, my comfort level was decreasing more due to the fact that I don't like strangers touching Abby. What happened next touched my heart and my conscience. Abby reached out to the girl and gave her a loving hug. It was then that I realized that my attitude toward this girl was sinful. I didn't extend love to her but impatience and annoyance. That is not the way Christ would have wanted me to interact with His child. Instead it was the response of a one year old that was perfect and pure.
After the brief interaction was over, I scooted to a private aisle and told Abby that I was so proud of her for showing the love of Jesus to someone today. I need to take a lesson from her and do that more myself.
"Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." Matthew 19:14
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