Father God, give us a spirit of wisdom and revelation to know YOU more deeply and intimately. Flood the eyes of our hearts so that we can truly know our calling, our inheritance - all that belongs to us as children of the King and to know the power that is in and for us (through your Holy Spirit) - the same power that you used when you raised Christ and seated Him at the right hand of God.
Thank you Father - may we all be renewed in You. In Jesus name. Amen.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Renew Me
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Leader of the Day
We have Leader of the week.
Why?
In my home, as the oldest sibling, I had the wonderful (not) privilege of babysitting my sister - looking after her - helping make sure she picked up her things - help her get snacks, etc. As the oldest, I was junior police, a compliance officer (obey or get a fine) and very much a dominate leader!
If you were the younger sibling, I bet you remember getting - bossed by someone like me :)
- maybe you had to follow everything that they did. What are your memories?
Birth order stereotypes are hysterical - especially if you listen to Kevin Leman (author) talk about them! Well, I didn't want my kids to only have their sibling order stereotypes.
We invented Leader of the Day. Why, day you ask? Leader of the week (when the kids are young) doesn't hold their attention enough.
Leader of the Day is "in-charge." Each of our kids get to practice being leaders in our family. And.....my favorite part - the oldest get an opportunity to FOLLOW! This is so good because if you can't follow, you can't really be a good leader.
It is pretty cute to see my 4 year old telling her 9 year old sister that her room is out of order (or whatever it is that day).
You decide the privileges of leader of the day in your home. Try it for 1 week and I bet you will be SOLD.
Warning - this adjustment will be hard, but good for the oldest.
Why?
In my home, as the oldest sibling, I had the wonderful (not) privilege of babysitting my sister - looking after her - helping make sure she picked up her things - help her get snacks, etc. As the oldest, I was junior police, a compliance officer (obey or get a fine) and very much a dominate leader!
If you were the younger sibling, I bet you remember getting - bossed by someone like me :)
- maybe you had to follow everything that they did. What are your memories?
Birth order stereotypes are hysterical - especially if you listen to Kevin Leman (author) talk about them! Well, I didn't want my kids to only have their sibling order stereotypes.
We invented Leader of the Day. Why, day you ask? Leader of the week (when the kids are young) doesn't hold their attention enough.
Leader of the Day is "in-charge." Each of our kids get to practice being leaders in our family. And.....my favorite part - the oldest get an opportunity to FOLLOW! This is so good because if you can't follow, you can't really be a good leader.
It is pretty cute to see my 4 year old telling her 9 year old sister that her room is out of order (or whatever it is that day).
You decide the privileges of leader of the day in your home. Try it for 1 week and I bet you will be SOLD.
Warning - this adjustment will be hard, but good for the oldest.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
They are FINALLY swimming
Thank God, my kids are FINALLY swimming!
Summer is so much more fun when everyone in the pool is swimming and diving! You won't hear much from us because we are parking at the pool! :O)
What is your family doing this summer?
Summer is so much more fun when everyone in the pool is swimming and diving! You won't hear much from us because we are parking at the pool! :O)
What is your family doing this summer?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Fully Supplied!
I LOVE supplies! I was the supply queen at my work! I had a post-it note stick that would make any paper stick temporarily. I loved the little tabs that go on folders. I had 2-hole punches, 3 whole-punches - a travel stapler...you name it. I love the smell of new folders, markers and crisp new paper!
Yes, I am a Supply Nerd! How about you? What's your favorite supply?
I went to my hometown last weekend and notebooks were on-sale for $.05 (yes, 5 cents!). Amazing! I bought 17 pads of paper (all for less than $1.00).
I love that in Christ, I HAVE all the supply I am EVER going to need! I don't need MORE of God - I don't need MORE of anything. He has made a FULL deposit of Himself in me! I love His supply!
Share your supply passion with me! :)
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
WRR Phonograms Demonstrated by Rita
Today, our own sweet Rita Seldenrust made a video to help us sweet (meaning...tired...confused...baffeled) moms trying to implement Writing Road to Reading with our sweet (restless) children.
On this video, Rita runs through the phonogram and sounds for Writing Road to Reading.
Rita was cooperative (after we begged and pleaded...just kidding) and she is just so precious, makes you want to make a 6 inch sized one of her so that I can set her on the table and say, "ok kids, listen to Rita and practice your phonograms." Well, guess what girls.....Now you can!!! God truly is able to do more than I can ask, think or imagine!!
Rita, seriously, you are a mom and homeschooler that I admire so much! So many of us have benefited from your shepherding of our hearts and training!
Please look for MORE videos (i.e., a simple lesson; the additional phonograms and who knows what else!). Go Rita! Go Rita!
Seriously, if you are struggling with your reading/spelling program, talk to her. She will bless your socks!
Love in Jesus,
Sheri Yates :)
Thank you to Jermaine who designed the set and found the perfect lighting!
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