~Kristee
Showing posts with label silly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label silly. Show all posts
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Game Film: Wrestlemania
Oh these boys! They kept me entertained for quite a while this afternoon. Noah & Jonah were engaged in quite the wrestling match. They were doing pretty good. They were just wrestling. They weren't hitting or kicking or strangling like what normally happens. Just good old-fashioned wrestling! I think Noah has some pretty good moves. Check out this video! Jonah plays dirty as you can tell by the cliff-hanger ending! :) I'm one proud Momma!
~Kristee
~Kristee
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Trainer Notes: Living Dangerously
This past weekend Jeff preached at all four services at our church. He also had finals for a class he's taking for his Master's degree. So it was a bit hectic around here. We also had some friends here visiting from Indiana. They were borrowing our van on Saturday to move their daughter into ASU.
So...funny story:
Since they were borrowing our van, Jeff had taken all four of the boys car seats out. When did I remember this? Yep, Sunday morning at 9:15, when I opened the van door, of course. So I opened up the garage to get them out...not there! :/ Jeff had put them in HIS van. His van was at church! He was on stage preaching at the 1st service! Hmmm!?
Who could I call? Nobody I know has four extra car seats laying around. So I thought, "well bummer I guess we aren't going to church!"
Then I thought, "Forget that! I have to go hear my man preach!"
I told the boys to get in and buckle up. Eli was on the verge of a panic attack. WHAT no car seats? I stuck Micah's carrier on the seat and was able to use the seat belt to keep him stable without having the base. Eli was concerned it was not safe. So he said, "I'm gonna pray!" LOVE him!
I got the other's all buckled in. Jonah thought it was awesome. He felt like a big boy.
We took off! I was praying that I wouldn't get pulled over for some weird reason.
We made it. It was a completely uneventful drive, aside from the giggling in the back!
As I pulled into the parking lot this song came on the radio. Dangerous by Group 1 Crew
Take a listen it's a pretty catchy song!
So...funny story:
Since they were borrowing our van, Jeff had taken all four of the boys car seats out. When did I remember this? Yep, Sunday morning at 9:15, when I opened the van door, of course. So I opened up the garage to get them out...not there! :/ Jeff had put them in HIS van. His van was at church! He was on stage preaching at the 1st service! Hmmm!?
Who could I call? Nobody I know has four extra car seats laying around. So I thought, "well bummer I guess we aren't going to church!"
Then I thought, "Forget that! I have to go hear my man preach!"
I told the boys to get in and buckle up. Eli was on the verge of a panic attack. WHAT no car seats? I stuck Micah's carrier on the seat and was able to use the seat belt to keep him stable without having the base. Eli was concerned it was not safe. So he said, "I'm gonna pray!" LOVE him!
I got the other's all buckled in. Jonah thought it was awesome. He felt like a big boy.
We took off! I was praying that I wouldn't get pulled over for some weird reason.
We made it. It was a completely uneventful drive, aside from the giggling in the back!
As I pulled into the parking lot this song came on the radio. Dangerous by Group 1 Crew
Take a listen it's a pretty catchy song!
The first line of the chorus says, "I want to live dangerous, risk it all for you Lord!"
It just cracked me up at God's timing! I love it when He makes me laugh! We lived "Dangerously" and made it on time.
Jeff did great! I always love getting to hear him speak! If you want to watch Jeff's sermon you can check it out HERE.
~Kristee
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Silly is as Silly Does: 5 Ways to be Silly with your Boys
One morning last week, in the rush of getting everyone and everything ready, I walked into the kitchen and smiled at Eli. He stopped what he was doing (unloading the dishwasher) and just looked at me and grinned. He looked happy but also a bit perplexed. I kept smiling at him and he laughed and said, "what?".
It dawned on me... "He's acting surprised that I'm smiling at him!" Oh my goodness! I instantly felt sad. I asked him if he sees me smile very often or if I just look grumpy all the time. (I wasn't sure if I really wanted to know.) He looked down. I told him he could answer truthfully and that whatever he said was OK. He said, "It's about 1/2 grumpy 1/2 smiley!" *Sigh...at least he thinks I'm happy 1/2 of the time.
Goodness, that is a wake up call!
I started thinking about JOY and what that looks like being "lived out".
I looked up the word JOY and this is what Mr. Webster had to say:
So exactly what is it we need?
Jesus tells Paul,
b : the expression or exhibition of such emotion : gaiety
I have forgotten how important not just having JOY is, but also displaying JOY. What good is being joyful if we don't show it?
Mr. Webster also listed the synonyms and antonyms:
So I started thinking of ways that I AM silly with the boys. Instead of focusing on what I don't do, I thought it might be a good idea to improve upon what I, do, do! :)
So, here we have it:
5. You must dance and you must dance badly!
I have learned that the more ridiculous, over exaggerated dance moves you have, the bigger giggle you get from them!
4. When they ask you a question, answer them with a British accent.
My boys are fans of Peppa Pig. I think it's on Nick Jr. They speak with British accents. One day, Noah asked me for a tomAHto. Yep, he sounded like he was British. I said, "do you mean tomAYto?" Poor kid doesn't even know how to say tomato! LOL Anyway, since then, I'll randomly start talking with an accent and they think it's hilarious. Although my British accent at times has a hint of Spanish and perhaps Chinese! It's pathetic!
3. Quote Duck Dynasty!
This is a must at our house! We just got hooked on this crazy show! There is nothing quite like a good Si-ism! Our favorites are "That's Si-entistic!" "He gone!" "That's a fact Jack!" Of course when Jonah says it, he says, "you're fat, Jack!" When I start quoting them, the boys are sure to bust out laughing!
2. Use the "FORCE" and use it dramatically!
Yep, as in the Star Wars Force. The boys will be running around playing something, using their swords and various toys that have been turned into weapons. I'll pretend to use "the force" on them to try and get them to do something I've asked. They always laugh! And it never fails, for some reason their fake "light saber" can stop my fake use of "the force". I don't really think that's fair, but whatever!
1. Kiss their dirty little faces! (Multiple times if needed!)
My boys are pretty affectionate with the exception of Noah. I have no idea why. He hates to give hugs or kisses to me. We've pegged it down to the fact that I'm a girl! :) BUT he does want me to rub his back every night at bedtime. Often when I'm done rubbing his back and ask for hugs and kisses and he denies me, I'll kiss him anyway. I'll grab his cheeks and plant kisses all over his face. He claims to hate it, but he's laughing uncontrollably! Several times he's even asked me to do it again. Then little brother Jonah pipes in and says, "Kiss my face too Momma!"
When my boys are grown, I'd love for them to be able to say: "Man, my mom always smiled at us even when we were driving her crazy. She was never afraid to join in on the craziness! That's how I knew she loved ME!" Writing these words, makes me tear up. I know that the boys will all too soon be grown and gone. I know that I still have some growing to do in this role of a "parent"...OK a lot of growing. Even though I've messed up a few years, I'm so thankful for the years I have left to get it right!
It dawned on me... "He's acting surprised that I'm smiling at him!" Oh my goodness! I instantly felt sad. I asked him if he sees me smile very often or if I just look grumpy all the time. (I wasn't sure if I really wanted to know.) He looked down. I told him he could answer truthfully and that whatever he said was OK. He said, "It's about 1/2 grumpy 1/2 smiley!" *Sigh...at least he thinks I'm happy 1/2 of the time.
Goodness, that is a wake up call!
I started thinking about JOY and what that looks like being "lived out".
I looked up the word JOY and this is what Mr. Webster had to say:
a : the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires :delightJOY seems hard, because we don't always possess what we desire. Whether it's money, a new home, a car, fabulous vacations, obedient children, we are always longing for something we don't have.
So exactly what is it we need?
Jesus tells Paul,
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9Since Jesus says HIS grace is all we need then we should have JOY because he freely gives it to us!
For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.
Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!
Psalm 126:2
The second part of Webster's definition states:Psalm 126:2
Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”
I have forgotten how important not just having JOY is, but also displaying JOY. What good is being joyful if we don't show it?
Mr. Webster also listed the synonyms and antonyms:
Synonyms
beatitude, blessedness, bliss, blissfulness, felicity, gladness, happiness, warm fuzzies
Antonyms
calamity, ill-being, misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness
So how can we show JOY to our children? I don't think it's just about having a smile on your face. I think we have to have FUN. Show them that we can be silly for no other reason than just to be SILLY!
So I started thinking of ways that I AM silly with the boys. Instead of focusing on what I don't do, I thought it might be a good idea to improve upon what I, do, do! :)
So, here we have it:
5 Ways to Show Your Silliness
5. You must dance and you must dance badly!
I have learned that the more ridiculous, over exaggerated dance moves you have, the bigger giggle you get from them!
4. When they ask you a question, answer them with a British accent.
My boys are fans of Peppa Pig. I think it's on Nick Jr. They speak with British accents. One day, Noah asked me for a tomAHto. Yep, he sounded like he was British. I said, "do you mean tomAYto?" Poor kid doesn't even know how to say tomato! LOL Anyway, since then, I'll randomly start talking with an accent and they think it's hilarious. Although my British accent at times has a hint of Spanish and perhaps Chinese! It's pathetic!
3. Quote Duck Dynasty!
This is a must at our house! We just got hooked on this crazy show! There is nothing quite like a good Si-ism! Our favorites are "That's Si-entistic!" "He gone!" "That's a fact Jack!" Of course when Jonah says it, he says, "you're fat, Jack!" When I start quoting them, the boys are sure to bust out laughing!
2. Use the "FORCE" and use it dramatically!
Yep, as in the Star Wars Force. The boys will be running around playing something, using their swords and various toys that have been turned into weapons. I'll pretend to use "the force" on them to try and get them to do something I've asked. They always laugh! And it never fails, for some reason their fake "light saber" can stop my fake use of "the force". I don't really think that's fair, but whatever!
1. Kiss their dirty little faces! (Multiple times if needed!)
My boys are pretty affectionate with the exception of Noah. I have no idea why. He hates to give hugs or kisses to me. We've pegged it down to the fact that I'm a girl! :) BUT he does want me to rub his back every night at bedtime. Often when I'm done rubbing his back and ask for hugs and kisses and he denies me, I'll kiss him anyway. I'll grab his cheeks and plant kisses all over his face. He claims to hate it, but he's laughing uncontrollably! Several times he's even asked me to do it again. Then little brother Jonah pipes in and says, "Kiss my face too Momma!"
When my boys are grown, I'd love for them to be able to say: "Man, my mom always smiled at us even when we were driving her crazy. She was never afraid to join in on the craziness! That's how I knew she loved ME!" Writing these words, makes me tear up. I know that the boys will all too soon be grown and gone. I know that I still have some growing to do in this role of a "parent"...OK a lot of growing. Even though I've messed up a few years, I'm so thankful for the years I have left to get it right!
Proverbs 23:24-26
New International Version (NIV)
24 The father of a righteous child has great joy;
a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
may she who gave you birth be joyful!
a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him.
25 May your father and mother rejoice;
may she who gave you birth be joyful!
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