LivinginLilliput

Thursday, April 12, 2012

My children

I watched my 4 yr. old pedal with hands and feet on an Amtryke donated by Ambucs. I listened to him tell me all day with his limited vocabulary, "I so happy!" And then with pure delight he would clap his hands. How precious this is to me. I get so very few emotions from him. These moments I file away.

I heard a cute little voice coming from the dining room. My baby boy KianAdley who will be 2 next month was telling me something very important. It was baby talk but said with such intensity. I love hearing him! I love each new word he says! He has such character, this baby!

Even when hearing bickering between the children there is joy. When they mend fences and again realize they really do like each other.

My 13 yr. old again breaks down with emotions and feelings she doesn't understand; I look at her and see the woman she is growing into. How fast the years have went by.

The struggling son comes to me to share this and that. I turn and listen with eyes on his. While he talks I treasure the moment and each word.

Oh! How I remember to hug. Stopping to tell my blessings that I love them. I wrap my arms around them in pure rapture. Sweetness is swept up and off the ground. He giggles. Charmer loves hugs too although he blushes and blinks those eyes that have such long lashes.

Funny girl? Did I remember to really listen? She has alot to say and with such flair. Her hands and arms fly with her words. Such expression.. I don't want to miss a word.

Beauty is all grown up. She is achieving goals and going after what she wants. Still she seeks my advice, my encouragement. Her eyes on me searching.. Did I tell her I love her today? Does she know how proud I am of her? That she is smart, beautiful, kind, loving..I ask her, "how did she get so smart anyway? "I learned it from my mama", she says! How she brings happiness and laughter into my life.

The boy walks with victory. He fights hard. I am so proud. I enjoy his company. I love to listen to him. We talk often of muscles and exercise..I smile when I see his pride in those muscles forming on his young body. He is becoming a man. A good and Godly man.

Red is so quiet. So intelligent and sweet. As tears streamed down my face he jumped up and hugged me, "mama I love you." You melt my heart son. He is like a balm to my weary soul.

Such life! Such hope! Such blessing!
Thank You Father for my children. I see promise and redemption when I see them. Who is this woman with 11 children? I changed and I didn't even realize..Life so full!

Friday, March 30, 2012

El Roi

Been a hard week here. It's at times like this I cry out, "Father, what do you want from me? What I am to do now? " I listen in the silence for an answer. That voice in the stillness...

I try to rationalize life. Maybe now? Maybe this is why? It was because.. For sure now.....
But rationalizing gets you nowhere. You end up on the same road stuck at the beginning. Your feet haven't moved.

I listen to the stories of old. Of faithful men & women. Comparing their lives to mine. Trying to understand. To find the answers to those questions my heart is full of.

And today I read words that resonate deep within me.......they bounce off the corners of my mind.....ring with Truth.

".......those who limp know how to see." (Ann Voskamp- One Thousand Gifts)

Those with wounds can truly see. We have wrestled with life & pain. We have walked a road riddled with trials.....we limp just as Jacob of old after wrestling with the Father. But now we can SEE.

Glory. His name.

And so I continue to ask my questions.....I lay them at the cross where all my answers can be found. And if I seek Father promises me I will find.. I will find Him.. the Answer.

El Roi ~ The God who sees.....the One Who sees me..

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Homeschooling..

I did have a separate homeschool blog but for time's sake I am going to use LivinginLilliput for daily life and homeschooling. When life is so busy doing those things that save time is a plus. :)

Gabriellia & Quentin have been studying the Pilgrims and Early American History, while Micah is reading Robert Fulton and notebooking each chapter as are Gabby & Quentin.

These 3 are also Lapbooking which they really enjoy. We just finished a Lapbook on Earthquakes & this week began a new one on Rocks & Minerals.

There is always the wonderful sound of music in our home! Zeke, Micah & Josiah are taking lessons to become better equipped to play glorious music that makes its way to the Father's ears!

We also do alot of baking and cooking. My children have days during the week that they cook our supper meal. My younger children love to make goodies and you can often find them in the kitchen working on cookies and the like!

More to come...

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Lately..

Alot of things happening in our home. We keep pretty busy!
Here are just a few...

Daddy has been making the kiddos yummy treats on the weekends. He uses jello to make these and then they go in the freezer.

The kiddos LOVE them!!

My oldest dd decided to try a totally new hairstyle. She looks so cute and it will be nice for those hot summer days coming soon.

At my son's speech therapy earlier this week there was a company selling books and I found these! They are awesome!

I also found a really neat deck of cards at a garage sale. They are giant size!

The kiddos spend many hours playing with them!

Today baby boy was too quiet. I found him with the raisin container. His chubby little arm had gotten stuck when he tried to fish out some raisins.

I love this sweet cutie pants!

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Sabbath Supper; Healthy & Good!

In my effort to eat healthy I have created some yummy and easy recipes. This past Sabbath supper I decided to make Stuffed Red Peppers.
I used onion, garlic, canned diced tomatoes, basil, sea salt & fresh parsley-to spice the lean ground turkey.

I also added fresh zucchini.

I sliced the red peppers in half and put them into a glass casserole dish.

Once the turkey was done and the seasonings had time to flavor the meat I then spooned the meat mixture into the red pepper halves. Then into the oven for 30 minutes.
Along with the stuffed peppers I made brown rice & Sesame Stir-Braised Kale. We also took a jar of canned Chow Chow out of the pantry & my dd Morgan-Britney made Challah.