April 24, 2009
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I've Been Caught!
Lots of pictures today, compliments of Rissy!!! Rissy caught Chirper snuggled against me last night. She grabbed my camera and I opened my eyes to lots of flashes going off and wondered if I was confused with an Elvis sighting!!!
Anyway, I thought these were worth sharing because Chirper is so adorable (just don't look at my double chin/s!!!) and shows how sweet he is with me. He used to sleep on my chest and now sleeps at my side, but on my arm. It took two nights of him sniffing my incisions on my chest and he made the "executive decision" to change positions! These pictures show EXACTLY how we sleep together!!! By the way, he sleeps on the edge of my side and DOES NOT come between Jesse and I - smart cat!
I'll write and just stick pictures in between my typing!
Yesterday morning, I drug out the last of the girls' summer clothes (only have to go through nightgowns, now) and was dismayed at the number of useable garments. The amount is probably sufficient and I'm basing the "piles" on "piles" from the past. JoAnn and I drove to Wal-Mart to look for sun dresses for Annamarie to wear in the backyard. You know? - something light weight. We found two dresses, two blouses, and a capped sleeve t-shirt that can go under a dress with spaghetti straps, IF we go out in public. Normally, backyard clothes (ratty, sleeveless, or short things) aren't allowed anywhere except the backyard.
We needed to buy more frozen vegetables and American cheese and Luci needed body wash (she is sensitive to soaps and still needs baby wash). After buying Annamarie clothes (more important than the food items), we bought the next 3 things. I took a detour to the bakery department, while JoAnn took the girls to the pet department (opposite side of the store) to buy a bigger water bowl for Sushi. I waited for them for what felt like FOREVER and saw why they were gone so long as JoAnn and the girls approached. Their cart was loaded with dog toys and several larger bowls! Of course, Jesse walked in last night and "exclaimed" (I think that's the correct word for "slightly agitated or excited"!!!), "What's the deal with all the bowls and toys? Sushi doesn't need all these toys." I raised my eyebrows, made my brown eyes look SUPER innocent, and pointed to his sister. Since she also paid for those items, he quickly hushed!
It was SO HOT yesterday. I think the car's thermometer said it was 91° and it's pretty accurate 99.9% of the time. What it doesn't measure is the humidity. It felt like the middle of summer. I felt really good yesterday and made dinner (barbecued beef sandwiches with Kosher dill pickles and chips) and tried to keep the temperature down in the kitchen (always the warmest spot in the house). Tonight I'll fix baked chicken legs and breasts (some with barbecue sauce), shells & cheese, black-eyed peas, and serve it with sweet Hawaiian bread rolls. It's only supposed to be 83° (how do they come up with those exact temps???) and much cooler next week, as far as heat. Lots of rain, but cooler and in the 70's.
There was a lovely storm that moved through late last night. I wasn't asleep yet and could hear the drenching rain and the small pieces of hail hitting our bedroom window. The girls said there was lightning, but I didn't see it, nor did I hear thunder. It sounded like one of those storms they put behind relaxation CD's. It gave the plants and grass a long drink and today it will be dry so Jesse can mow. He has two big commercial properties to cut today.
Talked to Nikki yesterday while I was eating my lunch (Luci and I had grilled cheese sandwiches & split an apple - yum!) and I let her talk while I chewed in her ear! She was telling me about their car problems - one after another - and I daresay she was accurately describing the car's front metal grill as an evil smile at her as she approached it each day! Oh, how I remember the days of one thing after another regarding car problems! They just got their transmission fixed before visiting us and now a radiator hose has blown.
Stephanie didn't come over with a movie. She hasn't been able to find a copy of the movie I had mentioned AND she hadn't slept well the past two nights. That worked out fine since we wanted to try to get some clothes for Annamarie before everyone got paid today and was inspired by the warm weather to shop for summer things!
The sweetest thing happened last night. Luci (OF ALL THE CHILDREN!!!!) started praying for me. I had some worship music on in my boom box and the next thing I knew, she was on her face beside me praying her heart out for my healing, while her little hand reached out and touched me. This is the child who has given us so many problems with outbursts, etc. I told Jesse and he was so glad to hear that Luci was sensitive to me and had such a trust in God. We've held her and prayed with her so many times for her own ailments, and this was the best fruit we've ever seen!!! Such a surprise and so much meaning with her childlike faith behind her "fervent" prayers.
I'm going to stay home today while JoAnn takes the girls to their therapy appointment. Just me and the crazy pets!!! Chirper has been "visiting" Tango's cage (the cockatiel) and so the bird has been more vocal the past few days. She calls the cat (whistles and makes kissing noises) and then screams at the cat's face that's pressed against the bars of her cage! A little LOUD!!!!! But, I will welcome a few hours to myself - despite the noise level at times around here!
(I just can't help but kiss the soft backs of Chirper's ears!)Today's To Do List:
* Quick bath
* Get dressed
* Finish Annamarie's and my laundry (almost done, now)
* Go through Luci's and Annamarie's closet, pulling winter clothes
* Take all three girls' winter clothes to the bins in the garage
* Fix dinner
* ?????
(My kisses on his ears makes his ears go back - but I do it anyway!)Be Blessed ~
Comments (12)
looks peacefully asleep
I kiss my doggy girl all the time! I think animals need kisses too!
You have such a sweet kitty to sleep with. Quite a special little bed warmer- and content too. My heart just warmed to hear about Luci praying for you. It is a wonderful feeling to know they are trusting in the Lord by praying- unasked even- is such a blessing.
LOVE that last picture!
you look like an angel when you sleep. i LOVED you being prayed over! worship music just ushers in the presence of the Lord, doesn't it? and children FEEL HIS PRESENCE! BLESSINGS to you!
I don't think I could ever sleep w/ an animal! Of course, we also have a water bed so it's kind of a moot point, b/c they can't be on there.
So special to hear about Luci praying for you!
RYC: I've told the kids we absolutely CANNOT afford to spend $300 every 2 weeks on groceries. That doesn't leave enough to pay bills, so they're all okay w/ only buying what we absolutely need.... Tortillas, cheese, beans, hot sauce, milk, bread, eggs.... that kind of stuff. I'd really like to splurge & buy a bunch of meats, but we'll have to see if it's possible. We don't really have very big eaters, either. The boys don't eat a lot, but they eat often. (Like every 2 hours...
) We actually had to go back to the store last Sat. & pick up more bread & milk b/c we were out. Twelve more loaves of bread & 6 more gallons of milk. I buy 12 breads every 2 weeks & 8 milks, so that was an awful lot of bread & milk! 
Oh, well.... they all seem to think they *HAVE* to eat, for some reason! 
Happy weekend!
I love the last pic...you look so happy! I think maybe God knew you would need him.
I am inclined to believe Luci's actions are very similar to how we act with and toward God, our Father.
How precious that Luci was praying for you and what an encouragement that must have been. Even through all her problems, something has been instilled in her little heart to give her a faith in God! He is so faithful!
You are often in my prayers.
Love,
Judy
Love it, love it, love it. Enough said ~
So special--a couple of our kitties, & sometimes the 3rd one, sleep around me (or on me). Your kitty looks a lot like my Abby, who sleeps by my side like that nearly every night.
And it's very special for your little one to pray for you like that, too.
Y'all look so sweet together.
I've had a way too busy weekend, but have fully intended to come over here your way and say hello long before now, but alas, it's finally happening... but always so glad when I stop in~ ! I have thought of you and prayed as well - and have been reading your posts here that I have missed with my two girls in lap. I do, as do they, enjoy these cat pics! w/ you! - they are too cute. Baby is making purr sounds over and over. I do think she will need a pet of her own soon...
continue to pray and hope.
Blessings on this week and for rest in heart and body~
Alyssa
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