Bath x 2

This was the second time that the kids took a bath together. They both really enjoy it. Haven loves to be with her big brother and Justus just loves playing in the tub so the more the merrier. It is so convenient. The first time they were bathed together I did it when the kids and I were out way past bedtimes and Neil was out for the evening. So I just did a quick job, both at once. Tonight, it was more because we needed for the kids to go to bed early cause we were ready to have some peace and quiet. Well, it wasnt early for Haven, but about an hour early for Justus. We are lucky tho cause he loves to go to bed. He has always loved it - crazy lucky! For some reason, tonight it was just tough. Haven has started screeching and growling. Haven's noises along with Justus' not wanting to do what we want and being vocal about it made it a good night for a quick bath. I cant say Im a true fan of boy-girl bathing. My sister and I bathed together lots as kids, but we were both girls. Im sure this wont be something we do very often, but it sure is cute to see them together!

Foolishness

I try so hard to break Justus of this (prov 22:15). It seems I need some breaking as well. Break me Lord - May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Ps 19:14

Free Rocks!

Anything free is fabulous - but this weekend was the kicker to all free stuff. Neil's work invited the top producers for a weekend at Monterey. They put us up at the Monterey Plaza Hotel and Spa, fed us and gave us a great time. There was a group of us that got to go and it was fun to get to know some more of Neil's co-workers. We didnt take the kids so it was just Neil and Kelly time. It was so relaxing and of course the area is beautiful! We got to go for a run, eat when we wanted to, sleep when we wanted to, sit and have uninterrupted adult conversation. It was so perfect!

You can find me in my wigwam, Ill be beatin' on my tom-tom

Justus had a great time playing in his Tee-Pee Tent thing. We've had this since he was about a year and a half, but this is the first time he has liked it all put together. He had so much fun!

These Boots are Made for Walking

Haven strutting in her new boots. I was making sure she would be able to walk in them - Im hopeful it will get cool soon and she can sport her Fall wardrobe.

Where we're at

In the potty training department, I thought Id give a little update. It is very encouraging! Justus is doing so well. He can go quite a long time without going pee and he doesnt have pee accidents. We went out to lunch today and I took him to restroom about 10 min before we left and he didnt go again until we got home about an hour later. Very impressive in my book! However, he still has poop accidents on occasion. But Im told this is normal, so Im encouraged.

Lies

God has truly been teaching me about honesty. Of course I know that when someone asks you a question you answer truthfully and you should never deceive someone by pretending to be what youre not. That is easy. But what I apparently didnt know, is that deception looks differently than the text book description sometimes. Recently I had been feeling a little frustrated and I just held it in cause I didnt think it was a big deal. Well, yeah right. By not being honest with my feelings, I was lying. Something I would never do if it looked like it was lying, do you know what I mean? But at the time, it didnt look like a lie. Then another instance was I had been hurt by a friend but instead of being honest with my feelings to the friend, I kept it in. Well, that is no good. And I realized that I was lying. So of course I came clean in both situations and it is all good. But I never would have labeled my actions as lies. God stirred my heart and told me I was lying. A great lesson in Honesty. Thank you God!