Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Texting teen
So I went to go use my cell phone yesterday just to find out it had been turned off! When I called the phone service they said it was turned off due to “high usage”. I for one did not know they did that. I KNEW immediately it had to be my teenager!What they told me next, I am just surprised I did not pass out. OK, so my son’s phone has 1000 text messages a mo. included in his plan. The lady informed me that he had used more than 2500!!!!!!! So times the remainder by 10 cents and you would get $150.00 ADDITIONALLY and that was just from last billing cycle that had just ended ( I haven’t even gotten the bill for that yet) and since that billing cycle closed and a new one started(just a FEW days ago) he has already gone over the 1000 text!!!!!!! And already has cost me $60 for next months bill!
I do get that what was notes for us is text for this generation.But notes didn’t cost our parents anything, unless you were caught in class with one and had detention and they had to waste their time and gas to come and pick you up later!( I never got caught, but you know what I’m saying) I am just entering new territory here.
I was thinking earlier, when you have toddlers you feel like life is so hard( and it can be) but in ways compared to that of a teen ,toddlerhood, it is so simple.When a little one wants something you merely say no,take it away,they may throw a fit,but it last 5 minutes and out of sight out of mind. With teens not that simple. There is no 5 minute fits the silent treatment can go on for days! The out of sight out of mind thing doesn’t exist ,it’s like they meditate day and night on what is bothering them.
So anyway I took his phone and computer away. My husband thinks I am being to harsh. I am starting to think he is right.I have read books, been to seminars about teens and know that they can be highly sensitive and need their friends. So should I really take those things away? I just know that there are a lot worse things that one can do. And I am sure it wasn't purposely done. I will probably let this be a lesson for the both of us. And for all of you who will read this. Consider yourselves warned if you have yet to enter here!!!!
I do get that what was notes for us is text for this generation.But notes didn’t cost our parents anything, unless you were caught in class with one and had detention and they had to waste their time and gas to come and pick you up later!( I never got caught, but you know what I’m saying) I am just entering new territory here.
I was thinking earlier, when you have toddlers you feel like life is so hard( and it can be) but in ways compared to that of a teen ,toddlerhood, it is so simple.When a little one wants something you merely say no,take it away,they may throw a fit,but it last 5 minutes and out of sight out of mind. With teens not that simple. There is no 5 minute fits the silent treatment can go on for days! The out of sight out of mind thing doesn’t exist ,it’s like they meditate day and night on what is bothering them.
So anyway I took his phone and computer away. My husband thinks I am being to harsh. I am starting to think he is right.I have read books, been to seminars about teens and know that they can be highly sensitive and need their friends. So should I really take those things away? I just know that there are a lot worse things that one can do. And I am sure it wasn't purposely done. I will probably let this be a lesson for the both of us. And for all of you who will read this. Consider yourselves warned if you have yet to enter here!!!!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Where's God?
That was the question of the day. Being at home with the little ones means going outside often. Typically when we are out I will take that opportunity to teach the kids about God and his marvelous creations!
Today was a little breezy so we talked about how even though you could not SEE the wind there was evidence all around that it was there and does exist. And how God was like that even though you cannot see his face you can see evidence that He exist everywhere.( I do realize that he is 3, I know he did not get all that I was saying but you have to start somewhere, right?!) So then he asked me “where’s God?” I did not reply with my usual response of “ in heaven” instead I said “ on His throne”. Then he asked “what is He doing?” “Looking and watching you” I replied. Luke then asked” why”. Because He loves you! He then went on his merry way,playing.
I just stood there thinking of my own words” God is on HIS THRONE, looking at me ,cause he loves me.” WOW! You know we know these things,but until you take the time to really think about them it is just knowledge. What if all day my mind and heart were set on that thought. Would I still say the same things,or act the same way? If we think people are watching us we typically change the way we talk or what we say or how we act,but everyday, all day the KING is watching me and yet I sometimes act like He is not even there.
Isn’t that just like God? I think I am teaching my kids something and God used that to remind ME of who HE is.
Today was a little breezy so we talked about how even though you could not SEE the wind there was evidence all around that it was there and does exist. And how God was like that even though you cannot see his face you can see evidence that He exist everywhere.( I do realize that he is 3, I know he did not get all that I was saying but you have to start somewhere, right?!) So then he asked me “where’s God?” I did not reply with my usual response of “ in heaven” instead I said “ on His throne”. Then he asked “what is He doing?” “Looking and watching you” I replied. Luke then asked” why”. Because He loves you! He then went on his merry way,playing.
I just stood there thinking of my own words” God is on HIS THRONE, looking at me ,cause he loves me.” WOW! You know we know these things,but until you take the time to really think about them it is just knowledge. What if all day my mind and heart were set on that thought. Would I still say the same things,or act the same way? If we think people are watching us we typically change the way we talk or what we say or how we act,but everyday, all day the KING is watching me and yet I sometimes act like He is not even there.
Isn’t that just like God? I think I am teaching my kids something and God used that to remind ME of who HE is.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Opening day for baseball
It was the first games of the season. First we had 2 games at 9am and then had to return to the park for 2 more games at 2pm.It was a little crazy but if I can get away with "a little crazy" I'm good!!! At the end of the day Ronnie turned to me and said " I can't believe we pulled that off ". We all had a great time. The kids really liked playing and we enjoyed watching them play! And I must say that they all looked so cute in their uniforms!!!
Friday, April 25, 2008
I've been tagged!
Great, I am new at this and the first day I am on I get tagged! You gotta love your friends!
ok 7 random things about me:
1) I am a freak about time and schedules. I MUST plan EVERYTHING!!!
2) I am electronically challenged. I hardly know how to work my own dvd player!
3) I am over-due for a pedicure
4) the only sports drink I will drink is orange
5) and I HATE ,will NOT eat oranges!
6) I have to paint a wall in my house every 4-6 mos. Why,I do not know.
7) I am allergic to the heat. Seriously, I will get migranes from the slightest over heatment!! ( is that a word? Oh well I'm not a teacher)
ok 7 random things about me:
1) I am a freak about time and schedules. I MUST plan EVERYTHING!!!
2) I am electronically challenged. I hardly know how to work my own dvd player!
3) I am over-due for a pedicure
4) the only sports drink I will drink is orange
5) and I HATE ,will NOT eat oranges!
6) I have to paint a wall in my house every 4-6 mos. Why,I do not know.
7) I am allergic to the heat. Seriously, I will get migranes from the slightest over heatment!! ( is that a word? Oh well I'm not a teacher)
Thursday, April 24, 2008
New at this
O.k. I am finally doing the blog thing! I am tired of being behind the times! I am not sure I will be able to blog as much as my friends, but I hope to. Let's give this a try.
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