I kept thinking, "I want to do a February post, but there is nothing really major to post." I have since decided that there is just too much going on and because the laundry isn't done, the house isn't clean, the dinner is cooked and the lunches aren't made I had better just start writing and see what happens. The lack of order in our home seems to be the way things are these days, so because I need to cross something off my 'to do' list I have decided to spend some time on this blog.
Blake and Eli are outside enjoying the last of our most beautiful day of 2011. The high in Kansas City today was 76! Perfect weather in my opinion. I, too, took advantage of the beautiful day. I met my friend Laurel and her daughter Anna at the Baker University track during lunch. I walked a lap, then ran 2. It was quite a chore. This really shouldn't be the case, I have been running for months. But the wind was so strong. It really felt like my legs were lead. I walked a few more laps, then gave it my all and ran another. I walked one more and called it good. Perhaps the wind can count as an incline. I read earlier today that a 1% incline equates to 10% more calories burned. I hope so...cause after my shower I pulled out some Capri pants to wear the rest of the day and was horrified that they didn't fit. After picking Blake up from the dentist I made a dash through the grocery store for fruits and veggies. Apparently the gluten free life isn't helping me from packing on the pounds...nor is all that running. Guess some calorie reduction is in order.
In other news...
Eli is doing well. After a few adjustments to his new braces they are no longer causing red marks on the inside of his feet. He does need to increase his hip strength, but the new PT is on it! She has a whole list of exercises (play and otherwise) for Eli to do with his paras at school and at home.
Blake did very well last semester in school, but missed his ALL As goal by one B. He is trying again to meet his goal this semester. He has one more grade to pull up and he will be there...at least for this quarter. We are blessed that he really likes school and we hope his habits of working hard and being successful continue.
Scott took the KC Blues to Las Vegas last weekend to play a team from NY called Old Blue. The KC Blues dominated with a 29-10 win! The season hasn't officially started yet, but hopefully this win is foreshadowing for a great spring...for the KC Blues and the Adamson household.
Valentine's Day
I received my Valentine's Day gifts a bit early. My monitor died after a recent frigid day's power outage AND I needed something new to wear to the rugby banquet. So, a new monitor and some cute pink tops/sweaters were purchased the week before Valentine's Day. Scott did get me wonderful cards and chocolate!
Blake received the DVD of 8 Seconds to replace the old VHS copy and the new Taylor Swift CD along with his favorite mints.
Eli received another interactive dinosaur to go with his Dinosaur Train collection.
Scott received his favorite peanut M&Ms (and a big white teddy bear from Blake) as well as the DVD of the John Wayne movie, The Cowboys. This was also to replace the VHS copy. We only have one TV with a VHS player, so now everyone is free to watch whatever movie at any TV.
We had meatloaf and mashed potatoes for dinner...hadn't had that in a LONG time. It was really good.
The next day (well actually, on Wednesday) I started removing all the remaining RED from our living room. Out with the red, in with the blues and greens! Let it SPRING!
I am looking forward to next weekend. My friend Jennifer Mead and I are heading to Wichita to visit friends (just riding together...we will go our seperate ways once we arrive in Wichita). Trudy and her girls are going to hang out with me for the day then we are meeting up with Jenny for dinner. I plan to stay with Jenny. She enthusiastically said, "Yes, and we can go running in the morning." I said, "What about church?" She replied, "Church doesn't start until 10:30." OK...I guess we are in training. Oh...I forgot to mention it. I am participating in my first 5K on March 5th with Jenny in Emporia. I just want to jog the whole thing...that is my goal. Jenny wants us to complete it in 30 minutes. Not likely, but I will keep doing the training schedule and see what happens!
Happy Birthday, EMMA! Have fun at the Magic Kingdom with Pat.
Happy Birthday, LILY! May all your wishes come true.
Guess I had better go make something for the kids to eat...I am eating spinach!
Here's the next exceprt from my 2007 message:
4) Through Eli I have a way to witness my faith to others. By sharing my experience I can share Christ. I had always wanted to know how I could witness my faith without it feeling uncomfortable or forced. Talking about my children is EASY. And through my walk with Christ I have become infused with Him. I can not separate any part of myself from my faith.
My niece Heather has come to this event in support of me and has agreed to share her God given talent with us. The first time I heard this song that she is about to sing was at the Revolve Tour (Women of Faith for teenage girls) in St. Louis. It was sung live by Natalie Grant. She told the story of the lyrics…but after hearing the song it certainly communicated beyond the story. The song is about grieving. It is about grieving the loss of a child, a spouse, a marriage or in my case…a dream. I learned that the feelings of loss that I felt were real and just. The picture I had painted of my life was significantly different that the true picture, but guess what…I am not the painter. My life is not my picture to paint. As much as I tried to stay strong, keep control and fight through with all the tenacity I could muster…I missed a step. The hurt was real and I needed to grieve. The Lord wanted me to rest in Him so that I could see the picture He had painted of my life. He is the artist and His picture is more beautiful than I can truly begin to imagine.
So as YOU listen to this song, think about your life and the lives of those you love. Perhaps there is someone you know who might be going through a situation such as mine. A situation where no one even knows that a loss was suffered.
Heather is certainly a beacon of inspiration. She has been through more challenges than most anyone I know, especially for being only 21 years old. Yet…she knows that it is only by the grace of God that she is here and she takes every opportunity to give Him the glory.
My niece Heather has come to this event in support of me and has agreed to share her God given talent with us. The first time I heard this song that she is about to sing was at the Revolve Tour (Women of Faith for teenage girls) in St. Louis. It was sung live by Natalie Grant. She told the story of the lyrics…but after hearing the song it certainly communicated beyond the story. The song is about grieving. It is about grieving the loss of a child, a spouse, a marriage or in my case…a dream. I learned that the feelings of loss that I felt were real and just. The picture I had painted of my life was significantly different that the true picture, but guess what…I am not the painter. My life is not my picture to paint. As much as I tried to stay strong, keep control and fight through with all the tenacity I could muster…I missed a step. The hurt was real and I needed to grieve. The Lord wanted me to rest in Him so that I could see the picture He had painted of my life. He is the artist and His picture is more beautiful than I can truly begin to imagine.
So as YOU listen to this song, think about your life and the lives of those you love. Perhaps there is someone you know who might be going through a situation such as mine. A situation where no one even knows that a loss was suffered.
Heather is certainly a beacon of inspiration. She has been through more challenges than most anyone I know, especially for being only 21 years old. Yet…she knows that it is only by the grace of God that she is here and she takes every opportunity to give Him the glory.
Held by Natalie Grant
May you know what it is to be held by our loving, gracious and powerful lord and savior Jesus Christ. There is no better comfort than to rest in Him.
Here are today's picture of Blake and Eli...soaking up the last of the sunshine.
