Another Good Sermon

Not that I have yet to sit through a sermon at RLC that I didn't think was good, but he preached another real good one today. I've really been getting convicted about things.
Today's sermon was on how what comes out of the mouth comes from the overflow of the heart. And, I must say, that I need to do some working on my heart. I've become pretty bitter, and I've been dealing w/jealousy. I've picked up swearing again, and I know that God is not proud of what has been coming out recently.
The pastor suggested reading the book of Psalms bc he said that we need to live a life a praise. When we are constantly praising God for what He has and is doing in our lives and make our lives a life of worship, then what comes out of our mouth will reflect it.
So, I'm going to try to start reading the book of Psalms at nights b4 bed, and I'm going to start listening to worship songs on my mp3 player at work and in the car. I had been listening to WAYfm which is a Christian radio station, but I don't really care for it. So, the mp3 player will have to help me out :)
I've started making some other changes in my life, and I know that even though they will be for the best, they haven't been the easiest thing to do. So, just keep me in your prayers as I try to realign my life w/God's will.

18 Months

Asher turned 18mos on Tuesday. He went to the Detroit Zoo w/his dad, brother, Aunt Meghan and Grandma & Grandpa Anderson. Hopefully I'll soon get some pictures from their day, and I'll post them.
He had his ped appointment yesterday. He weighs 25 1/2lbs and is 32ins. His head and weight are in the 45%, and his height is in the 55%. So, he's average.
He's so different from Jaden. By this time, Jaden had stopped eating most things, but Asher puts away food like he hasn't been fed in weeks...LOL.
Oh, and this kid has attitude! I thought Jaden was bad, but Asher is worse! He likes to bite, and when he gets in trouble, he likes to slap people across the face. I've yet to find a punishment that really works for him. He hates time-outs, but I don't know if that's bc he hates sitting or he hates the fact that I hold in place to make him sit!
But still, w/all of his spunk, he's mommy's little boy! Jaden has been a daddy's boy since about 6mos, and I kept waiting for Asher to cross over too, but he hasn't. He's still my little baby. He's a joy to my heart, as is his big brother Jaden. My little boys rock my world!!!

This Weekend

I have taken Friday off from watching Malin. My boys will be w/Shaun, so I decided to take some time for myself. I'm going to this chiropractor that actually massages b4 doing everything else. Then, I'm hoping to get to the beach b4 having to work at M&M. If I don't make it to the beach, I'll probably go fake and bake bc I need some color :) After work, I'm going out w/my friend Rachel. We tried this a while back, but it just didn't happen. We're both determined that it's going to work this time though!! I'm also considering getting at least a pedicure if not a manicure too. It's been a while since I've dedicated time to just me, and this will be a nice change...kinda like a mini-vacation :)

Today I Realized

Today, I realized for the 1st time in a long time, I actually look forward to going to church! For the longest time, I've gone to church bc it's what you do or bc if I'm not there, no one is there to cover nursery. I really allowed myself to get into a rutt of doing the motions in my head, but nothing was happening in my heart. And, I also realized that we're in service for almost 2hrs, but it sure doesn't feel like it! Normally, I'd think 2hrs is WAY to long to be in church, but until I actually did the math, I never would have guessed I'd been there that long. I need to start looking into Bible studies and ministries to get involved w/now that I've decided this is where I want to be.

They do finally have a replacement for me at LLC for nursery director. I'm hoping to meet w/her this week bc the next schedule needs to be put out soon. After 5yrs of being the director, I'm ready to have a break. The only breaks I've gotten during the 5yrs is when I had the boys. I'm tired of being the one responsible when I don't have enough workers, or as often happens, being responsible when my workers forget to show up or go on vacation and don't find replacements for themselves. I would eventually like to get invovled in the nursery at RLC bc that is where I feel my ministry lies, but I'm going to enjoy a break for a bit.

I'm really hoping that this will be the start of new growth in my life bc I've started to realize that my spiritual life is lacking. And that is not any church's fault, and no church is going to fix that. I'm just praying that my new enjoyment of church will help me stay focused on doing the things that I know I need to do!

Pink Eye

Yesterday Jaden woke up w/some eye booggers. This could be a number of things. It could mean a cold, though he didn't have any other symptoms. It could mean an ear infection, but again, nothing pointed to that. It could have been a fluke, but I've come to believe that when there's eye booggers, there's a sickness at hand. Usually, for Jaden, this means he has pink eye. I cleaned his eye, but they kept returning through out the day. So, I called and got him an appt at the peds. My mom had to take him bc I was at work, and sure enough, he has pink eye. The doctor said it's started going into the other eye too. So, he's going to be on even more meds along w/his daily routine. I swear, w/Jaden, it has been one thing after another since birth! First he had jaundice, then he had ear infections which led to tubes, and now he has allergies which causes him to constantly be sick. Yes, pink eye is common in kids w/allergies. I just wish he could be healthy!!
On a plus note for yesterday, both boys' iron is finally good and normal. I think this is the 1st time in probably a year that their iron has been where it should be. I should have gotten mine tested, but didn't think of it. Mines been low since having Jaden.