Sew Sew Sew, Kiss My Toe!

Cub Scout meetings are starting up again and the boys, Daddy included, all needed their uniforms to be in order. I am not talented with a needle, in fact even sewing buttons could present a challenge for me! I was determined to sew the pack number onto my husbands shirt. This probably would take the normal wife only minutes to complete. It took me two hours start to finish. I am confident I can beat that time next go round-hopefully not any time soon!

I went through the Bear cub book to see the requirements needed for my oldest to get his bear badge. There are a lot of neat things for us to do together as a family! I am looking forward to cooking with him, going to historical sites, camping, planning a fire escape and executing a drill, exploring household plumbing, building models, weather vanes, bird houses, rockets, back yard golf course, and he needs to know how to sew on a button! I giggled at that one! We are going to do it.......together!

Don't worry I did not make Mr P kiss my toe!

Marvelous Monday News

Update on a previous post/prayer request. A Prayer for my husband. http://thepatterson5.blogspot.com/2008/08/prayer-for-my-husband.html

He got the job! Same office, head of his section! He does get to "move" to an cubicle with a window view and bigger work space! He has worked so hard for several years hoping for this move. I am very proud and excited for our whole family in his transition! Of course we had to celebrate!

Thank you all for your prayers!

Does a Praying Mantis Pray?

We discovered a visitor on our front poach! My youngest found him on the way back from the bus stop one morning. We hoped he would stay around so when the boys returned home we could show them!

Thankfully he did stay around. My middle child asked, "Is he really praying?" My oldest chimed right in to say, "If it is, it's probably praying for bugs to eat!"

We enjoyed showing our new "friend" to some of our neighboring buddies. He stuck around for two days and hopefully has found a more "buggy" place to be!

He got me thinking about prayer. His arms always seem folded in a prayerful manner, hence the name "praying" mantis.

God tells us to be prayerful in everything. To bring everything to Him in prayer.

EVERYTHING.

He promises that when we bring our concerns to Him in prayer He will give us peace, and guard our hearts and minds.

God in His mercy and goodness, has given us the Holy Spirit, so in our weakness, when we may not know what to pray for the Spirit is already interceding on our behalf. This is a huge comfort to me as often times I do not know what would be best, but I trust in the One who does.

Keep praying!

Dear God,

Thank you for the many reminders of your amazing love and creativity You have made in nature for us to discover and enjoy. May we bring all of our praises, confessions of sins, concerns, and requests to You praying for Your Will in our lives as You have great plans for us! In Jesus Name, Amen.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7).

"In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express" (Romans 8:26).

Ring the Bell...Time For School!

Today we went to my youngest preschool for orientation. She was so excited to go she hardly ate any of her breakfast. Before I was completely ready she was headed for the van saying, "I love you, Mom! I'll miss you!"

We arrived early and took a few pictures in front of the school. We soon were welcomed in and she found her class, the green frogs, and her cubby. While going through the line to turn in forms, and check emergency numbers she hugged tightly to my leg. The director whispered to one of the teachers to take note of the children hugging legs, to be prepared for extra love on Tuesday, when they actually start.

During the parent orientation the children went to their classes for a play time. My little girl went right in with her teacher. When I returned she was sitting with the teacher and another little girl reading a book.

She went to play on the playground with some of the children while I met a few moms. She did not join into play but stood off a ways to watch. She was not hugging my leg as she was upon arrival! Eventually she did play closer to the other children, but did not join in their games. She's getting there! (In my head I am singing the Mary Tyler Moore song "You're going to make it after all!")

Before we left we rang the bell. I think this was her favorite part! She said she liked school and was excited to come back. I told her I could not wait to call Daddy to tell him and she said, "No I want to tell Daddy!"

All in all a good orientation day! Thanks for your encouraging word and prayers!