"To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did" When God takes something from your grasp. He's not punishing you, but merely opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this sentence. "The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you."
I received an e-mail the other day that had this in it, along with a cheesy line saying if you send this to 12 people something good will happen to you, yada yada yada. I didn't pay much attention to that part, and no I did not send it to 12 other people, partly because I don't think I even have 12 people in my address book. But I did find these quotes very inspiring. Oh the trust of God, still gets me wondering on a daily basis. To put the trust or think I have the better answers, that is the question. Anything can happen if you just, BELIEVE! Believe he will be there for you when you know now one else will? Believe He will protect you when the decision he makes for you is a bit to scary for you to handle on your own? Believe that he DOES have a plan for you and if you just allow it to happen everything will work out just how he wants it? Trust in someone that has no physical evidence of his being? I'd like to say I'm a believer and that I have put my trust into God and have accepted Jesus Christ as my savior, but I feel I'm reminded on a daily basis how I'm still struggling on trusting him. How I am at the driver wheel peeling full speed ahead and living the life I think is best for me. Sometimes I OFTEN look back and yell "how'd that work out for you" reminding myself that I don't have the answers and that maybe my "choices" that I make in life aren't always the best ones to have made. It is my goal to start trusting in him and believing that I am not in control.
'God our father, watch over me today, take away all my worry and doubt. Sooth my soul and calm my fears. Amen'
Friday, June 1, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Picnicking
So in my husbands efforts to spend as much family time as his and my schedules allow, we have decided to start spending more time outside with Bentley doing different things. Our original plan was to start having picnics, however this just didn't fit in well with our time schedules on the weekends so instead one weekend we went to Mariposa and the next weekend we went to Rock Creek. Here are some pictures to share with you from our time at mariposa. Bentley LOVES being outside. He would spend all night and day if he could, poor thing even with his allergies (I think) they don't seem to bother him, even when his snot is so runny we have to wipe his nose so many times it gets raw.
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| Watchin the Geese |
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| Attempting to lure the Geese in for some bread |
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| Feeding Geese! |
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| Mommy and Me Spring 2012 Bentley 1 years old |
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Fun in the Sun
So Here is a little detail of Bentley trying to get off the porch..... I was golden with the fact that he thought he could only stay on the brown porch, until he learned that He could slide off the side....But too cute watching him figure it out on his own.
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| What's that? |
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| Let's see here.... |
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| Oooohhh the ground...... |
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| yea I'm standing on my two feet! |
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| Get in! |
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| Yep THIS is what I wanted!!!! Success! |
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Whining, Weaning, and Winning
The last couple of weeks in our home have been an unusual successful mess. After Bentley turned one Curt and I decided that it was time to start weaning him off his bottle and start giving him whole milk from a sippy cup. We began by just taking away his bottles at my sisters house (daycare) and allow him to have his drinks form a sippy cup. This was a very smooth transition since Angie had been giving him a sippy cup anyway. She said that he would never really ask for it or need a bottle at her house. So then I began with the night bottle. At first I thought I would still give him a bottle and just start slowing giving him less and less milk each night, but then I thought that was more a hassle than not so I just put him night time milk in a sippy cup. THREE nights is all it took and we are now bottle free and no more night time milk before bed!!!! WINNING!!! I make sure to give him enough fluids during the day so he is still getting what he needs but no more bottle! I can't believe how easy it has been and only look forward to how trying potty training and taking away the pacifier will be. I'm assuming much harder but well see.
Over the last week Mr. Bentley has had a nasty ear infection and the whining in our house has increased 10 fold. It's like nails dragging down a chalk board for me and sometimes I just feel bad for being so annoyed. On one hand the poor boy can't help it, he doesn't feel good, and I can't imagine how much pain he must be in, on the other hand Bentley has no other way to communicate with me. But I still just can't take the whining. I try everything, medicine, juice, cuddling, leaving him be, try to distract him by getting him interested in playing, NOTHING works sometimes and its drives me NUTS. I just wish there was some way he could tell me what it is that he needs or wants from me. I know only too soon this time will come and I will be hoping for the later but for now, it would be nice and I think it would help me keep my sanity a little longer. Also I think he might be going through a growth spurt because I swear this child would eat 24/7 if you let him. Sat. morning I feel like he could of eaten me out of house and home. He had his breakfast, then seem to still be hungry so I gave him a snack, then he wanted lunch then he was still going to the high chair and pointing to his mouth so he got a snack. The poor boy didn't give up till he took his nap, luckily his tummy must have finally triggered to his brain that he was full because he seemed to calm down after that.
His ear infection seems to be slowing on the mend lets just hope it stays away and we don't have tubes in our future.
Over the last week Mr. Bentley has had a nasty ear infection and the whining in our house has increased 10 fold. It's like nails dragging down a chalk board for me and sometimes I just feel bad for being so annoyed. On one hand the poor boy can't help it, he doesn't feel good, and I can't imagine how much pain he must be in, on the other hand Bentley has no other way to communicate with me. But I still just can't take the whining. I try everything, medicine, juice, cuddling, leaving him be, try to distract him by getting him interested in playing, NOTHING works sometimes and its drives me NUTS. I just wish there was some way he could tell me what it is that he needs or wants from me. I know only too soon this time will come and I will be hoping for the later but for now, it would be nice and I think it would help me keep my sanity a little longer. Also I think he might be going through a growth spurt because I swear this child would eat 24/7 if you let him. Sat. morning I feel like he could of eaten me out of house and home. He had his breakfast, then seem to still be hungry so I gave him a snack, then he wanted lunch then he was still going to the high chair and pointing to his mouth so he got a snack. The poor boy didn't give up till he took his nap, luckily his tummy must have finally triggered to his brain that he was full because he seemed to calm down after that.
His ear infection seems to be slowing on the mend lets just hope it stays away and we don't have tubes in our future.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Mr. Bentley is ONE!
Well we did it!!! We pulled off a very successful 1st birthday party for Mr. Bentley. With the help of our awesome parents and friends it all came together and turned out to be a fantastic day. Bentley made out very well from all his friends and family with the gift. From riding toys, beach supplies, water tables, clothes, and bath tub toys, this kid is set for summer!!! Here are a few pictures that were captured from the day, hope you enjoy like we all did.
Mr. Bentley where can I start. You are One Years OLD!!! You are now walking more frequently in short spurts around the house and in public. You still rely on crawling when your really determined to get somewhere that looks to far for you. You have 9 teeth that are fully poked through and your in the process of 2 more poking through. These two seem to be giving you the worse of trouble as far as runny nose and irritability. They are your 1 year molars. Looks like we shall make an appointment to see the dentist soon. You are still getting three bottles a day but I'm going to be switching you over slowly to drinking whole milk and hopefully weening you off the bottle. I think during the day you should be fine however I'm a little concerned with your night time bottle. We shall see. Your wearing size 3 diapers, 12 months pants and 18 month shirts. You still love to throw balls, blocks, cars......ANYTHING. Dad is still hoping you'll be a lefty but you do tend to switch back and forth so mom is hoping for both! You eat very well, have since about 6 months old. I am beginning to see you respond to different textures so that should be interesting finding out what you actually like and don't like. You are clearly saying dada, mama, woof (for a dog bark), and sometimes I feel like you say "that" when you point to things. Over the last couple of days I am hearing more babbling coming from you so you should be starting with more words soon. At your party, I'm pretty sure you said "Amanda" when you wanted saved from the high chair during your cake eating. Here is a short video to prove what I MIGHT have heard! :-)
I look forward to many more years to come Mr. Bentley. You indeed have a wonderful personality and can't wait till you begin to become more independent. I often wonder what like will be like for you. Some advice I'd give you in the future for your child at the age of one: There will be times when you just can't figure out what your child may want or need, you just have to let them cry it out and they will be okay. There will be bumps and bruises, oh boy will there be bruises, this will be okay just pick them up give them hugs and kisses and try to comfort them as much as you can. Share, share your time between grandparents, aunts and uncles, so that you can also get some time for your self and wife. Always tell your child goodnight and that you love them. It's okay to not always give them what they want, they will still love you 5 minutes from the time you told them no!
Well, this is it, One year down, hopefully many more to come, I love you kid, keep on keeping on!!!!
Mr. Bentley where can I start. You are One Years OLD!!! You are now walking more frequently in short spurts around the house and in public. You still rely on crawling when your really determined to get somewhere that looks to far for you. You have 9 teeth that are fully poked through and your in the process of 2 more poking through. These two seem to be giving you the worse of trouble as far as runny nose and irritability. They are your 1 year molars. Looks like we shall make an appointment to see the dentist soon. You are still getting three bottles a day but I'm going to be switching you over slowly to drinking whole milk and hopefully weening you off the bottle. I think during the day you should be fine however I'm a little concerned with your night time bottle. We shall see. Your wearing size 3 diapers, 12 months pants and 18 month shirts. You still love to throw balls, blocks, cars......ANYTHING. Dad is still hoping you'll be a lefty but you do tend to switch back and forth so mom is hoping for both! You eat very well, have since about 6 months old. I am beginning to see you respond to different textures so that should be interesting finding out what you actually like and don't like. You are clearly saying dada, mama, woof (for a dog bark), and sometimes I feel like you say "that" when you point to things. Over the last couple of days I am hearing more babbling coming from you so you should be starting with more words soon. At your party, I'm pretty sure you said "Amanda" when you wanted saved from the high chair during your cake eating. Here is a short video to prove what I MIGHT have heard! :-)
I look forward to many more years to come Mr. Bentley. You indeed have a wonderful personality and can't wait till you begin to become more independent. I often wonder what like will be like for you. Some advice I'd give you in the future for your child at the age of one: There will be times when you just can't figure out what your child may want or need, you just have to let them cry it out and they will be okay. There will be bumps and bruises, oh boy will there be bruises, this will be okay just pick them up give them hugs and kisses and try to comfort them as much as you can. Share, share your time between grandparents, aunts and uncles, so that you can also get some time for your self and wife. Always tell your child goodnight and that you love them. It's okay to not always give them what they want, they will still love you 5 minutes from the time you told them no!
Well, this is it, One year down, hopefully many more to come, I love you kid, keep on keeping on!!!!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Be Careful what you Pray for........
Because God, he is GOOD! WONDERFUL, magnificent, marvelous and extraordinary. Let me just start by telling you about three years ago from this date I found myself praying to go to take my wheel and drive my boat because I just could not handle things any more. I thought that I would decide to just give in to what everyone has told me and let God be my guide. So I along with my family prayed. We prayed that I would find myself happy and healthy with a family and a home. And let me tell you......he delivered! In April/May of 2009 I found a Realtor friend began looking at houses, May 17th 2009 I met the love of my life, July 09, I Tara WEBSTER owed a house, Sept I moved into MY house with my amazing man Curt, to live what we thought the happy still getting to know each other couple under one roof. July 2010, Curt purposed to me planning to get married the FOLLOWING summer in 2011. NOPE fault all plans, in just 9 short months we are going to have a baby! SO we got married in Dec. 2010, had Bentley in 2011, and now my friends brings me to my point.
Curt and I know that we do not want to stay in our house that we currently live in, in fact had I known how my next three years would be I would have not choose this house to begin with. It's a perfect house, for a small family! Or even a family with no children! So we knew we were going to be wanting to THINK about selling AFTER July 2012 because we are in a deal telling us we can't sell before then. So we(I) pray that when and if we ever decide that we want to sell that the market will be at a point where we won't have to hassle with having our home on the market for years and years. My friend Realtor texted me on Monday asking me how serious I was to sell my house. After much back and forth, he showed our house to a interested client of his. Needless to say the client was interested and wants to show his wife on Friday morning! Here is were it all begins, you see God must know that I can handle stressful situations because I feel that we may be on our next journey. I know that this is just the start, and that this "looking at the house" may turn into being absolutely nothing but I am also going to be careful what I pray about in the next couple of years because I really want to be able to enjoy these milestones with my family and not live life on a roller coaster so that I miss the enjoyment out of things. I will keep you updated as far as the house goes, like I said I'm not going to get overly excited about this, but it does prove that good things do and can happen!
Curt and I know that we do not want to stay in our house that we currently live in, in fact had I known how my next three years would be I would have not choose this house to begin with. It's a perfect house, for a small family! Or even a family with no children! So we knew we were going to be wanting to THINK about selling AFTER July 2012 because we are in a deal telling us we can't sell before then. So we(I) pray that when and if we ever decide that we want to sell that the market will be at a point where we won't have to hassle with having our home on the market for years and years. My friend Realtor texted me on Monday asking me how serious I was to sell my house. After much back and forth, he showed our house to a interested client of his. Needless to say the client was interested and wants to show his wife on Friday morning! Here is were it all begins, you see God must know that I can handle stressful situations because I feel that we may be on our next journey. I know that this is just the start, and that this "looking at the house" may turn into being absolutely nothing but I am also going to be careful what I pray about in the next couple of years because I really want to be able to enjoy these milestones with my family and not live life on a roller coaster so that I miss the enjoyment out of things. I will keep you updated as far as the house goes, like I said I'm not going to get overly excited about this, but it does prove that good things do and can happen!
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