Friday, February 18, 2011
It happened
Well I got the call this morning. My Grandpa has gone on to Heaven. I have been crying off and on all day. So sad talking with my grandma. She was so sad. She said Kristin, I miss him already. Riley was very matter of fact. "Mommy, why are you crying? He is in Heaven with Jesus and he has new bones!" Love kids. Brayden came home and I told him that papa has died and gone to heaven. He cried in my arms for awhile. We are hurting and yet so very happy for him to be in his true home. We can't wait to join him someday in our forever home.
Saturday, February 05, 2011
My boy
I am bragging here but my boy makes me so proud. He is a sensitive guy. Things people do make him ask lot of questions. Questions that I love. They make me think even. Well he is playing upward basketball. I could go on about what an amazing program that is as well. But with upward every week after the game the coaches give stars. Like Red for good work on their defense or grey for offense. Well white is for Christ likeness. Brayden got one a few weeks ago and ever since he talks about it and how he wants it again. Like he wants to make sure he helps a player up if they fall and he wants to make sure they are going to be okay.
Brayden is not the best player out there. He is a great encourager. He gets very excited when the other boys on the team make a basket. Brayden is also that way at school. He gets excited about others achievements.
So, today a different coach gave the stars. (Jim is out of town) And he gave Brayden a WHITE one. He went up and Coach Will said how he gets excited to come to practice and games just to see Brayden. He has never met a team player who was so encouraging as Brayden and that he loves watching Brayden. I know I may be a strange mom. But that meant more to me than if he was an amazing player. Because in my mind and heart that is so much more important than anything. My boy striving to be like Christ!!
Brayden is not the best player out there. He is a great encourager. He gets very excited when the other boys on the team make a basket. Brayden is also that way at school. He gets excited about others achievements.
So, today a different coach gave the stars. (Jim is out of town) And he gave Brayden a WHITE one. He went up and Coach Will said how he gets excited to come to practice and games just to see Brayden. He has never met a team player who was so encouraging as Brayden and that he loves watching Brayden. I know I may be a strange mom. But that meant more to me than if he was an amazing player. Because in my mind and heart that is so much more important than anything. My boy striving to be like Christ!!
Friday, February 04, 2011
I did it again
I mean well. Truly I do. I have every intention of posting all those amazing blog posts that come into my head. However, I don't. I sit down and start reading all the other blogs and then they just pass out of my head. There are some really good blogs out there. I love all the ideas and seeing peoples pictures. I love reading peoples inspirational thoughts as well.
So, even though I have good intentions it just doesn't happen. I have been learning more and more about myself as well. I have known that I am not crafty, I don't like stuff.
I used to feel guilty that I wasn't good at doing crafts with my kids. I mean wow. Some of my friends would have made great art teachers. I mean we paint and do the basics. Then yesterday when Riley came home with some fun stuff. I was like okay off to the craft store we go. But, guess what? They didn't want to go. And more than that. They REALLY didn't want to go. So, I was like okay, hum. So, I have decided to let it go. To just be fine that they go to other peoples home to do crafts and that. I will continue buying blank paper for the pictures Brayden likes to draw that goes with the books he writes. And Riley and I will play house, barn and princesses. And I won't need more STUFF!! Yay. Oh and on another note. I think I am going to avoid Polly Pockets at all cost. SOOOOOO many pieces.
Another thing going on in our world. My wonderful and amazing grandfather is dying. His cancer is everywhere. They are thinking it won't be long. My mom went up to Canada for the weekend to see him in case. I have a very special relationship with he and my grandma. We are very close. It is hard thinking of him not being here and yet I am excited for him to head to heaven. But then I think of my grandma. 67 years with someone and then you are all alone. I mean yes you have your 7 kids, their spouses, 18 grandchildren and their spouses and 10 great grandkids. But when you go home at the end of the day you are by yourself. So sad to me. I wish we lived closer. Our kids love them so much. They have been in tears anytime it comes up. Today on the way to school Brayden brought up how he will probably cry for a whole day. Except at school. They are right after my parents as to who they call when they loose teeth, learn to ride a bike or have a good game. They are who they think of at school when the teacher tells them to write a letter to someone. I love that they are so special to my kids.
My wonderful grandma. We all measure up to her to see when we will be taller than her. Brayden called her the other day to tell her he is almost there. He is 4' 1 and she is 4'9.
The birthday boys. Brayden was due right around my grandpa's birthday. I so wanted him born on it. It was his 80th birthday. But he came early. So they are 2 weeks apart.
My wonderful grandpa. I got being an early riser from him. He taught me to ride four wheelers, horses, working on the farm. I help round up the cows, even helped deliver a calf with him. Helped shoot gophers and coyotes with him. So much love I have for the man. I am going now. I am crying thinking of all the fun and good times with him. I love him. Thank you God for such a great man in my life.
So, even though I have good intentions it just doesn't happen. I have been learning more and more about myself as well. I have known that I am not crafty, I don't like stuff.
I used to feel guilty that I wasn't good at doing crafts with my kids. I mean wow. Some of my friends would have made great art teachers. I mean we paint and do the basics. Then yesterday when Riley came home with some fun stuff. I was like okay off to the craft store we go. But, guess what? They didn't want to go. And more than that. They REALLY didn't want to go. So, I was like okay, hum. So, I have decided to let it go. To just be fine that they go to other peoples home to do crafts and that. I will continue buying blank paper for the pictures Brayden likes to draw that goes with the books he writes. And Riley and I will play house, barn and princesses. And I won't need more STUFF!! Yay. Oh and on another note. I think I am going to avoid Polly Pockets at all cost. SOOOOOO many pieces.
Another thing going on in our world. My wonderful and amazing grandfather is dying. His cancer is everywhere. They are thinking it won't be long. My mom went up to Canada for the weekend to see him in case. I have a very special relationship with he and my grandma. We are very close. It is hard thinking of him not being here and yet I am excited for him to head to heaven. But then I think of my grandma. 67 years with someone and then you are all alone. I mean yes you have your 7 kids, their spouses, 18 grandchildren and their spouses and 10 great grandkids. But when you go home at the end of the day you are by yourself. So sad to me. I wish we lived closer. Our kids love them so much. They have been in tears anytime it comes up. Today on the way to school Brayden brought up how he will probably cry for a whole day. Except at school. They are right after my parents as to who they call when they loose teeth, learn to ride a bike or have a good game. They are who they think of at school when the teacher tells them to write a letter to someone. I love that they are so special to my kids.
My wonderful grandma. We all measure up to her to see when we will be taller than her. Brayden called her the other day to tell her he is almost there. He is 4' 1 and she is 4'9.
The birthday boys. Brayden was due right around my grandpa's birthday. I so wanted him born on it. It was his 80th birthday. But he came early. So they are 2 weeks apart.
My wonderful grandpa. I got being an early riser from him. He taught me to ride four wheelers, horses, working on the farm. I help round up the cows, even helped deliver a calf with him. Helped shoot gophers and coyotes with him. So much love I have for the man. I am going now. I am crying thinking of all the fun and good times with him. I love him. Thank you God for such a great man in my life.
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