It happened. Campbell put something in her mouth so gross - it made me sick.
A friend and I took the kids to McDonalds after Bible study to play and have lunch since it was so pretty. The kids were playing outside on the playset, and I ran in to get a refill on my drink. When I came back, my friend said - "I think Campbell has something in her mouth..."
No, I had not given her anything - we had finished lunch. This was something she must have found on the playset... YUCK! I could smell the fruity scent as I grabbed a wipe and crammed it in her mouth yelling at her to spit it out, and when I reached in her mouth I pulled out a big wad of CHEWED UP RED BUBBLE GUM... are your stomachs churning yet? Who knows whose gum that was!! And my child was chewing on it!! I'm sure this has happened many times to others, but I thought I was going to pass out. I just hope there aren't too many strange diseases that can be passed from chewing others gum...
YUM! :)
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The INhumane Society
I am very sad... I LOVE dogs, and most animals in general. I am NOT an animal rights fanatic, however. But the Humane Society and SPCA commercials on TV always make me cry, and make me want to send money. NO dog should go without food or be mistreated - and it breaks my heart to know that happens. So usually, I would want to support any organization that helped them...
Until now! My dad is a Wildlife Biologist and works for the US Department of Agriculture. Through work he came across an article on the US Humane Society - and sent it to me the other day. It was so sad - apparenly, the President of the Humane Society makes over $500,000 a year and has his own limo driver full time. Also, the organization gives less than 4% - yes 4% - of their profits to animal shelters!! Can you believe that? I am furious... its nothing but a money making scheme. This article was run by several papers - even the New York Post had done an investigation.
So moral of the story is - if you want to give your money to help homeless pets - GIVE IT DIRECTLY TO YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER - that is the only way they will get it! Most of these animal activist groups don't really have the interest of the animals in mind at all - just their bank accounts...
Until now! My dad is a Wildlife Biologist and works for the US Department of Agriculture. Through work he came across an article on the US Humane Society - and sent it to me the other day. It was so sad - apparenly, the President of the Humane Society makes over $500,000 a year and has his own limo driver full time. Also, the organization gives less than 4% - yes 4% - of their profits to animal shelters!! Can you believe that? I am furious... its nothing but a money making scheme. This article was run by several papers - even the New York Post had done an investigation.
So moral of the story is - if you want to give your money to help homeless pets - GIVE IT DIRECTLY TO YOUR LOCAL ANIMAL SHELTER - that is the only way they will get it! Most of these animal activist groups don't really have the interest of the animals in mind at all - just their bank accounts...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Jesus is Alive!
Jesus is Alive mommy! These were the sweet words I heard for weeks until Easter... the funny thing is, Jesus doesn't stop being alive nor do we need to stop reminding ourselves of that fact just because Easter is over. We love and serve a RISEN Lord -
every day of the year!
Our Easter was really special. Campbell started the week before with a party at school, and an Egg Hunt at the park and at Dawson Baptist that Saturday. Ben had to work unfortunately, but sweet Aunt Jess came along for the ride instead! We did get to take daddy dinner to work though - which Campbell loved. She loves to go visit him at the "hapital". At the park Campbell got to jump in the jumping castle, ride the carosel, decorate egg cookies, play with a bubble machine, and attempt to ride a pony. Emphasis on ATTEMPT... she loves horses, so I thought - "hey, this will be great! she would love a pony ride..." So Jess and I wait in the blazing hot sun in a long line for this. Of course when I put her on the pony, she looses it. Maybe next year!
Good Friday night my parents and brother kept Cambpell in Auburn so Ben and I could go to the Secret Church at The Church at Brookhills. We had been once before and were so excited to go again. This is an awesome night the church does twice a year, where they meet on Friday night from 6pm to Midnight for teaching, worship, and to hear missionaries from various areas of the world where the church is persecuted. They translate the teaching from these nights into hundreds of languages to be used as teaching material for these persecuted churches around the world. Its amazing. What a great way to start Easter weekend...
Saturday Ben and I had a little lunch date and he took me to the indoor shooting range here. I said I would go with him as part of his Valentines present - and he took me up on it. :) I really didn't want to go - I am not opposed to guns since I grew up around them, but I do not share this hobby with my husband. Until now... I loved it!! My shooting wasn't too bad either... The details from that trip could be a whole post in itself. :) Then my parents brought Campbell back that night and went to church and lunch with us for Easter. We loved having them here - thanks for coming Honey and Papa!
Campbell got a fun Easter basket with some of her favorites - Easter jewelry, some rings that had lipgloss in them (a mistake i later realized) stickers, candy - and a new table and chairs that are just her size from Honey and Papa. Uncle Brian gave her a huge stuffed duck she fondly calls Charlie Duck, and Aunt Vanny gave her a cute new bathing suit and tshirt she has been carrying around in its bag for days. Aunt Sue sent her a new Elmo book and stickers - she was spoiled! Thanks everyone! We also did a little Easter egg hunt at home, and spent good quality time with some friends that night. It was a great weekend!
every day of the year!
Our Easter was really special. Campbell started the week before with a party at school, and an Egg Hunt at the park and at Dawson Baptist that Saturday. Ben had to work unfortunately, but sweet Aunt Jess came along for the ride instead! We did get to take daddy dinner to work though - which Campbell loved. She loves to go visit him at the "hapital". At the park Campbell got to jump in the jumping castle, ride the carosel, decorate egg cookies, play with a bubble machine, and attempt to ride a pony. Emphasis on ATTEMPT... she loves horses, so I thought - "hey, this will be great! she would love a pony ride..." So Jess and I wait in the blazing hot sun in a long line for this. Of course when I put her on the pony, she looses it. Maybe next year!
Good Friday night my parents and brother kept Cambpell in Auburn so Ben and I could go to the Secret Church at The Church at Brookhills. We had been once before and were so excited to go again. This is an awesome night the church does twice a year, where they meet on Friday night from 6pm to Midnight for teaching, worship, and to hear missionaries from various areas of the world where the church is persecuted. They translate the teaching from these nights into hundreds of languages to be used as teaching material for these persecuted churches around the world. Its amazing. What a great way to start Easter weekend...
Saturday Ben and I had a little lunch date and he took me to the indoor shooting range here. I said I would go with him as part of his Valentines present - and he took me up on it. :) I really didn't want to go - I am not opposed to guns since I grew up around them, but I do not share this hobby with my husband. Until now... I loved it!! My shooting wasn't too bad either... The details from that trip could be a whole post in itself. :) Then my parents brought Campbell back that night and went to church and lunch with us for Easter. We loved having them here - thanks for coming Honey and Papa!
Campbell got a fun Easter basket with some of her favorites - Easter jewelry, some rings that had lipgloss in them (a mistake i later realized) stickers, candy - and a new table and chairs that are just her size from Honey and Papa. Uncle Brian gave her a huge stuffed duck she fondly calls Charlie Duck, and Aunt Vanny gave her a cute new bathing suit and tshirt she has been carrying around in its bag for days. Aunt Sue sent her a new Elmo book and stickers - she was spoiled! Thanks everyone! We also did a little Easter egg hunt at home, and spent good quality time with some friends that night. It was a great weekend!
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
My Alarm Clock
I have the most wonderful alarm clock... her name is Campbell.
She doesn't wake me up until 7:30 or 8am usually, which I love. (this was not always the case...) Today, she woke me up with the most beautiful sound... no crying, but a song instead.
As I opened my eyes I heard something on the monitor that went like this...
"twinkle twinkle wittle staa, how i wonda what you arrrr... up abud da woold so high, wike a diamon in da skyyyyy... twinkle twinkle wittle staaa, how i wonda what you arrrrr"
LOVE IT!!
(i know - still no pictures... waiting to get them on the computer, then i'll have some good ones - i promise!)
She doesn't wake me up until 7:30 or 8am usually, which I love. (this was not always the case...) Today, she woke me up with the most beautiful sound... no crying, but a song instead.
As I opened my eyes I heard something on the monitor that went like this...
"twinkle twinkle wittle staa, how i wonda what you arrrr... up abud da woold so high, wike a diamon in da skyyyyy... twinkle twinkle wittle staaa, how i wonda what you arrrrr"
LOVE IT!!
(i know - still no pictures... waiting to get them on the computer, then i'll have some good ones - i promise!)
Friday, April 3, 2009
More Toddler Talk
So today I was changing Campbell and she looked at me and said "Daddy spanks for God." I was amazed! She is too funny...
Ben and I try to explain to her that when she disobeys, she has to have a spanking - since God tells us in the Bible to obey. And just like she has to obey mommy and daddy, mommy and daddy have to obey God. I kind of thought I was telling her these things more to get in the habit for later - but sounds like she might already get it! :) Now if I could get to understand the OBEY part....
I know, I know - its time for some pictures... I'll try to get some up soon.
Ben and I try to explain to her that when she disobeys, she has to have a spanking - since God tells us in the Bible to obey. And just like she has to obey mommy and daddy, mommy and daddy have to obey God. I kind of thought I was telling her these things more to get in the habit for later - but sounds like she might already get it! :) Now if I could get to understand the OBEY part....
I know, I know - its time for some pictures... I'll try to get some up soon.
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