Feagans Five
Monday, May 12, 2008
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Being a Mommy
Before I was a Mom
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I w ould lov e being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
Send this to someone who you think is a special Mom.
I just did! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I w ould lov e being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom -
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom -
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.
Send this to someone who you think is a special Mom.
I just did! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!
Monday, May 5, 2008
A New Backyard
That is right....we are redesigning our back yard....
here is a photo of Uncle Bruce and Madison...she was driving.....WATCH OUT!
Hello, Nice to meet you.....AGAIN
If that is how you are feeling since I have not blogged in FOREVER I am sorry. I have been super busy finishing up my ISR training and redoing our back yard.....yeah I hate yard work unless it is beautiful out there. And we have been blessed with 65*-75* weather.
As for me and the family, we are all still here we have just been super busy.....Hope you all are doing GREAT!!!!!
As for me and the family, we are all still here we have just been super busy.....Hope you all are doing GREAT!!!!!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Comments:
Dear Anonymous in Wichita Kansas,
Please pay attention to the below statistics that are in RED text. I am sorry that you feel the way you do about the decision that my husband and I have made to put our children in this program. We know that we cannot protect our children from everything. But what we cannot protect them from we must prepare them for....that my friend is drowning. I welcome you or anyone else who comes to this blog to ask questions, contact me with concerns or if you would like to just simply comment on things I welcome you to do that too.
Currently I am in my 5th and final week of training to become an instructor and I could not be more happy to help safe guard children from this NASTY, NASTY killer.
Comment left by Anonymous in Wichita, KS:
"On a happy note? Watch this?" Are you insane? Watching that video, hearing sweet Lincoln making that pathetic little fussing noise, and being repeatedly thrown into the pool, makes me sick to my stomach. I have a better idea. Watch your children diligently and keep them away from pools (it can be done) until they are able to swim confidently and because THEY WANT TO.
Sad, sad, sad.
And I already know what your response will be, it saves lives, blah, blah, blah. Don't bother. That is the saddest thing, I've ever seen, and I only watched a few seconds of it.
Signing off and never coming back.
Comment was made on this video:
• Drowning is the leading cause of death for infants and young children in 18 states and, nationally, ranks 2nd only to automobile accidents, claiming lives of approximately 4,000 children each year and leaving another 12,000 with some form of permanent brain damage.
• Drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related death among children under the age of 15. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Consumer Product Safety Commission reports 360 children die each year from drowning, and because;
1. Drowning is not a physician reportable phenomenon and
2. If the child does not die within the first 24 hours of the submersion incident, it does not get listed as a death by drowning.
They artificially deflate numbers giving parents a false sense of security. Insurance companies report 1,000 deaths and the medical literature up to 4,000 children die each year from drowning.
• A swimming pool is 14 times more likely than a motor vehicle to be involved in the death of a child age 4 and under. (Orange County California Fire Authority)
• Children under five and adolescents between the ages of 15-24 have the highest drowning rates. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• An estimated 5,000 children ages 14 and under are hospitalized due to unintentional drowning-related incidents each year; 15 percent die in the hospital and as many as 20 percent suffer severe, permanent neurological disability. (National Safety Council and Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention)
• Of all preschoolers who drown, 70 percent are in the care of one or both parents at the time of the drowning and 75 percent are missing from sight for five minutes or less. (Orange County, CA, Fire Authority)
• The majority of children who survive (92 percent) are discovered within two minutes following submersion (Branche 1999), fatal drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years (CDC 2005).
• Minorities: Between 2000 and 2004, the fatal unintentional drowning rate for African Americans overall was 1.3 times that of whites. However, in certain age groups it was even higher. For example, the fatal unintentional drowning rate for 5-14 year old African Americans was 3.2 times higher than that for whites.
• Between 2000 and 2004, the fatal unintentional drowning rate overall for American Indians and Alaskan Natives was 1.8 times that of whites. In American Indian and Alaskan Native children 5-14 years old, it was 2.6 times higher than that of whites.
• Children aged 1-4 are most likely to drown in hot tubs, spas and swimming pools.
• Children aged 5-14 most often drown in swimming pools and open water such as rivers, lakes, dams and canals.
• In 10 states - Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington - drowning surpasses all other causes of death to children age 14 and under. Children who die (86 percent) are found after 10 minutes. Nearly all who require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) die or are left with severe brain injury. (CDC)
• In 2000, there were 3,482 unintentional drownings in the United States, an average of nine people per day. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• It is estimated that for each drowning death, there are 1 to 4 nonfatal submersions serious enough to result in hospitalization. Children who still require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the time they arrive at the emergency department have a poor prognosis, with at least half of survivors suffering significant neuralgic impairment. (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• 19 percent of drowning deaths involving children occur in public pools with certified lifeguards present.
• Children: In 2004, of all children 1-4 years old who died, 26% died from drowning (CDC 2006). Although drowning rates have slowly declined (Branche 1999), fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years (CDC 2005).
Infant Swimming Resource
www. Infantswim.com
NATIONAL DROWNING STATISTICS: 58 percent of parents do not consider drowning a threat to their children. (Safe Kids Coalition)
Please pay attention to the below statistics that are in RED text. I am sorry that you feel the way you do about the decision that my husband and I have made to put our children in this program. We know that we cannot protect our children from everything. But what we cannot protect them from we must prepare them for....that my friend is drowning. I welcome you or anyone else who comes to this blog to ask questions, contact me with concerns or if you would like to just simply comment on things I welcome you to do that too.
Currently I am in my 5th and final week of training to become an instructor and I could not be more happy to help safe guard children from this NASTY, NASTY killer.
Comment left by Anonymous in Wichita, KS:
"On a happy note? Watch this?" Are you insane? Watching that video, hearing sweet Lincoln making that pathetic little fussing noise, and being repeatedly thrown into the pool, makes me sick to my stomach. I have a better idea. Watch your children diligently and keep them away from pools (it can be done) until they are able to swim confidently and because THEY WANT TO.
Sad, sad, sad.
And I already know what your response will be, it saves lives, blah, blah, blah. Don't bother. That is the saddest thing, I've ever seen, and I only watched a few seconds of it.
Signing off and never coming back.
Comment was made on this video:
• Drowning is the leading cause of death for infants and young children in 18 states and, nationally, ranks 2nd only to automobile accidents, claiming lives of approximately 4,000 children each year and leaving another 12,000 with some form of permanent brain damage.
• Drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related death among children under the age of 15. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• Consumer Product Safety Commission reports 360 children die each year from drowning, and because;
1. Drowning is not a physician reportable phenomenon and
2. If the child does not die within the first 24 hours of the submersion incident, it does not get listed as a death by drowning.
They artificially deflate numbers giving parents a false sense of security. Insurance companies report 1,000 deaths and the medical literature up to 4,000 children die each year from drowning.
• A swimming pool is 14 times more likely than a motor vehicle to be involved in the death of a child age 4 and under. (Orange County California Fire Authority)
• Children under five and adolescents between the ages of 15-24 have the highest drowning rates. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• An estimated 5,000 children ages 14 and under are hospitalized due to unintentional drowning-related incidents each year; 15 percent die in the hospital and as many as 20 percent suffer severe, permanent neurological disability. (National Safety Council and Foundation for Aquatic Injury Prevention)
• Of all preschoolers who drown, 70 percent are in the care of one or both parents at the time of the drowning and 75 percent are missing from sight for five minutes or less. (Orange County, CA, Fire Authority)
• The majority of children who survive (92 percent) are discovered within two minutes following submersion (Branche 1999), fatal drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years (CDC 2005).
• Minorities: Between 2000 and 2004, the fatal unintentional drowning rate for African Americans overall was 1.3 times that of whites. However, in certain age groups it was even higher. For example, the fatal unintentional drowning rate for 5-14 year old African Americans was 3.2 times higher than that for whites.
• Between 2000 and 2004, the fatal unintentional drowning rate overall for American Indians and Alaskan Natives was 1.8 times that of whites. In American Indian and Alaskan Native children 5-14 years old, it was 2.6 times higher than that of whites.
• Children aged 1-4 are most likely to drown in hot tubs, spas and swimming pools.
• Children aged 5-14 most often drown in swimming pools and open water such as rivers, lakes, dams and canals.
• In 10 states - Alaska, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington - drowning surpasses all other causes of death to children age 14 and under. Children who die (86 percent) are found after 10 minutes. Nearly all who require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) die or are left with severe brain injury. (CDC)
• In 2000, there were 3,482 unintentional drownings in the United States, an average of nine people per day. (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
• It is estimated that for each drowning death, there are 1 to 4 nonfatal submersions serious enough to result in hospitalization. Children who still require cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the time they arrive at the emergency department have a poor prognosis, with at least half of survivors suffering significant neuralgic impairment. (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• 19 percent of drowning deaths involving children occur in public pools with certified lifeguards present.
• Children: In 2004, of all children 1-4 years old who died, 26% died from drowning (CDC 2006). Although drowning rates have slowly declined (Branche 1999), fatal drowning remains the second-leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children ages 1 to 14 years (CDC 2005).
Infant Swimming Resource
www. Infantswim.com
NATIONAL DROWNING STATISTICS: 58 percent of parents do not consider drowning a threat to their children. (Safe Kids Coalition)
Friday, April 18, 2008
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Monday, April 7, 2008
"Wanna see my....."
Last night when we got home from the park our neighbor Alyssa was outside and she came over to see the kids....this is something that her and her sister do every-once-in-awhile :) so it was nothing out of the norm!
Well, Parker was talking to her and when he talks he totally is a hands talker....I think it is how he builds his story....anyways......he is talking to Alyssa and all of a sudden he says...
"Wanna see my weed-eater?"
Seriously.......is that how a country boy picks up a chic?
Well, Parker was talking to her and when he talks he totally is a hands talker....I think it is how he builds his story....anyways......he is talking to Alyssa and all of a sudden he says...
"Wanna see my weed-eater?"
Seriously.......is that how a country boy picks up a chic?
Friday, April 4, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Little Family Update :)
Wow...it has been awhile!
I will just give you a little run down of our fast paced lives...
Daniel: Daniel just finished up his second season playing indoor flag football. In his last game he scored a touchdown! YAY!! Go Daniel! They were playing in the play offs and lost by 6 points...what a bummer. But over all they did a great job! His company just got a huge deal in St. Charles off of 70 & 5th street (I think). It was where the old Noah's Ark Hotel was. They are going to be putting in a huge retail development along with some multi-family housing! I am hoping that he will be the PM on the job so he will be close to home! And we can just zip down the street to have lunch together.
Madison: Madison has been on Spring Break this past week and she just told me today "Can we skip Sunday so I can go back to school?" What am I going to do this summer....poor thing :) We are just glad that she likes school as much as she does! She is still in dance and has been practicing for her recital that will be in June. She is still a great big Sis and Grandma's Little Helper. (Speaking of) She spent the night with my mom this week and my mom asked her if she wanted to get money from Grandpa and go garage selling or work on getting stuff together for their garage sale and guess what she picked.......she wanted to help Grandma!
Parker: Parker is getting ready to go back to school. It will be starting on Tuesday! I know he will be excited to be with kids his age! And I will get to hang out with some adults and have some adult convo. which is always a plus! He has graduated from swimming and is now sad that he does not get to swim with Chuck.
Lincoln: He has really been a mess lately.....he was on meds for a sinus infection and he didn't get over ti so he is back on them. And I think he has some teeth coming in. He was up last night and is having trouble so far tonight...poor guy! On a happy note: Watch this!
Me: Well, I have been busy with ISR training. That is really ALL I have been up to! But I am looking forward to the Home Opener on Monday for the CARDS!!! Daniel's company is giving away 2 tickets that day for the game....so we still have a little chance to go!
Have a great Weekend!
I will just give you a little run down of our fast paced lives...
Daniel: Daniel just finished up his second season playing indoor flag football. In his last game he scored a touchdown! YAY!! Go Daniel! They were playing in the play offs and lost by 6 points...what a bummer. But over all they did a great job! His company just got a huge deal in St. Charles off of 70 & 5th street (I think). It was where the old Noah's Ark Hotel was. They are going to be putting in a huge retail development along with some multi-family housing! I am hoping that he will be the PM on the job so he will be close to home! And we can just zip down the street to have lunch together.
Madison: Madison has been on Spring Break this past week and she just told me today "Can we skip Sunday so I can go back to school?" What am I going to do this summer....poor thing :) We are just glad that she likes school as much as she does! She is still in dance and has been practicing for her recital that will be in June. She is still a great big Sis and Grandma's Little Helper. (Speaking of) She spent the night with my mom this week and my mom asked her if she wanted to get money from Grandpa and go garage selling or work on getting stuff together for their garage sale and guess what she picked.......she wanted to help Grandma!
Parker: Parker is getting ready to go back to school. It will be starting on Tuesday! I know he will be excited to be with kids his age! And I will get to hang out with some adults and have some adult convo. which is always a plus! He has graduated from swimming and is now sad that he does not get to swim with Chuck.
Lincoln: He has really been a mess lately.....he was on meds for a sinus infection and he didn't get over ti so he is back on them. And I think he has some teeth coming in. He was up last night and is having trouble so far tonight...poor guy! On a happy note: Watch this!
Me: Well, I have been busy with ISR training. That is really ALL I have been up to! But I am looking forward to the Home Opener on Monday for the CARDS!!! Daniel's company is giving away 2 tickets that day for the game....so we still have a little chance to go!
Have a great Weekend!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Swimming Update
Wednesday Parker got to swim in summer cloths (sandals, shorts and a t-shirt). Chuck did this because you never know when a child may fall into the pool. Today he will be swimming in pants and a long sleeve shirt with tennis shoes. Below I have added a video of Lincoln. Lincoln will still be in the program for a little while longer.
Training is very intense. I am in my 3rd week. I will have a week off while Chuck is at training in Florida. I should start training my own kids in May.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Photography Rights....
If you are like me you always have your camera on hand...well do you know your rights as your photograph your kids on the playground and there are other kids in the photo? Or what about when you are taking photos of private property? Or what is some one tries to confiscate your camera?? Know your rights...I didn't know them but not I do....capture those special moments with confidence!!! Check this out for further information!!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Happy St. Patty's Day
Remember that creative moment that stung me a while back.....well it happened again....
Seriously don't get used to this stuff...
When Madison was reminding me every 2 hours that Monday was St. Patricks Day I finally told her that we would get her a shirt from Old Navy. They are usually very cute and only $5.00. Sounds cheep enough right :)
Well, I decided that I would just make her a shirt...
So Madison and I had some "Girl Time" as she called it and we did the Wal-Marting and Shop-N-Saving. While at Wal-Mart I picked up white shirt for her, green paint and sponges....and this is what I came up with!!
Seriously don't get used to this stuff...
When Madison was reminding me every 2 hours that Monday was St. Patricks Day I finally told her that we would get her a shirt from Old Navy. They are usually very cute and only $5.00. Sounds cheep enough right :)
Well, I decided that I would just make her a shirt...
So Madison and I had some "Girl Time" as she called it and we did the Wal-Marting and Shop-N-Saving. While at Wal-Mart I picked up white shirt for her, green paint and sponges....and this is what I came up with!!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
OCD
So I just thought of something that I should add as #11 to my par-T.....I have slight OCD when it comes to the way toilet paper is put on the holder....
Do you see how this paper comes over the top to be dispensed? Well, that is how I ALWAYS put it on...and (I oh so hate to admit this) if I am at your house and yours is the opposite way...I will fix it for you.....but only if I think I will be going back in there to potty.
WOW...I feel so much better getting that off my chest!!!
On another toilet note....
What is wrong with this photo? Do you ever see a man cleaning the toilet? Probably not unless he lives in a fraternity house. Ladies and Gents...my husband cleaned the toilet last night...he doesn't usually do this unless I am pregnant. Thanks Babe!! You are the best!!
Do you see how this paper comes over the top to be dispensed? Well, that is how I ALWAYS put it on...and (I oh so hate to admit this) if I am at your house and yours is the opposite way...I will fix it for you.....but only if I think I will be going back in there to potty.
WOW...I feel so much better getting that off my chest!!!
On another toilet note....
What is wrong with this photo? Do you ever see a man cleaning the toilet? Probably not unless he lives in a fraternity house. Ladies and Gents...my husband cleaned the toilet last night...he doesn't usually do this unless I am pregnant. Thanks Babe!! You are the best!!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Par-T
I did it...I joined THE Ultimate Blog Party!!!
Welcome to Feagans 5ive! Look around...
This is my first party and I was a little worried about what shoes to wear since my daily shoe attire consist mostly of crocs! Gotta love those crocs!!
Here is a little about me! I am 25, I have 3 blue eyed, beautiful children! All given to my by the man of my life! DJF! We also have a dog, Belle! You can see photos of each of my children on the right hand column of this little blog!
10 things about our family!
TWO: I don't like to get out of bed....usually the kids end up in my bed before we all go get breakfast!
FOUR: I think my youngest child, Lincoln will be a class clown.
FIVE: We love to take vacations!
SIX: My husband was born in Colorado Springs, CO. I was born in Pampa, TX. How did we meet in Steelville, MO? On a float trip, of course!
SEVEN: My youngest baby weighed over 10 lbs.
EIGHT: I NEVER thought I would be a blogger....then I met Rachel.
NINE: I love photography.
TEN: I have the best husband....he supports me in pretty much EVERYTHING I want to do!!
Well, now that you know a little about me...take a look around....leave a comment if you would like...my five year old loves to hear about "mama's blog" and other peoples too!
Beans
Today it is a soaring 40* out side....so I sent Parker out to play and get some fresh air!! As he went out the door I started on lunch only to find **Guess Who** right behind me...it was Parker....telling me that he went potty in his pants. So we pulled off the wet pants and I told him to go put them down the hole (our laundry shoot). Time passed and I finally yelled "Come on Parker-Man get your pants on so you can go outside and play!!!" Well out of our room running he came with a mouth full of.....you guess and I will let you know tomorrow!! Here is what I saw...please don't look at the mess coming from his nose...
Friday, March 7, 2008
Nearly One Week Down...
Well, tomorrow will complete my first week of training! It is so exciting and so difficult at the same time. I am so excited to be a part of the finest aquatic survival program....but this training stuff is really emotional. It is AMAZING to see how proud some of these kids are of them selves! They know what they are doing!
On another note....Madison missed her first day of school today. She was up all night last night coughing and throwing up from coughing. Poor thing. I must not have heard her because Daniel got up with her. He took her temperature at 4am and it was 102.7*.
He gave her Tylenol and about 20 minutes later she came in our room and told Daniel that her neck was sweating.
What can I say she takes after her daddy.
This morning when I got up she was still sleeping and continued to do so until 8:00. She pretty much laid down on the couch all morning and ate a little soup for lunch. Madison fell asleep in our bed for a nap and at that point I had to go train and take the boys to swimming. I hope she is feeling better by morning because she has a birthday party to go to.
Lincoln was at the doctor on Tuesday and they gave him some meds for a sinus infection....lets just hope that no one else gets the 24 hour bug that Miss. Madison has!!
On another note....Madison missed her first day of school today. She was up all night last night coughing and throwing up from coughing. Poor thing. I must not have heard her because Daniel got up with her. He took her temperature at 4am and it was 102.7*.
He gave her Tylenol and about 20 minutes later she came in our room and told Daniel that her neck was sweating.
What can I say she takes after her daddy.
This morning when I got up she was still sleeping and continued to do so until 8:00. She pretty much laid down on the couch all morning and ate a little soup for lunch. Madison fell asleep in our bed for a nap and at that point I had to go train and take the boys to swimming. I hope she is feeling better by morning because she has a birthday party to go to.
Lincoln was at the doctor on Tuesday and they gave him some meds for a sinus infection....lets just hope that no one else gets the 24 hour bug that Miss. Madison has!!
Monday, March 3, 2008
In God We (I) Trust
Well, I have been reading a blog that has started Miracle Monday. And although there are many (I can think of 3 to start with) miracles that have happened in my life, there is one really big one going on right now!!!
I have been holding out on the news of me being accepted in to the Infant Swimming Resource Program (ISR). I am very, oh so very excited!!!! I first learned about this program because Lorelai was enrolled in it and I went to see one of her lessons. After that I was in shock about the fact that a child could really save their life if they fell into the water.
So after talking to Daniel and praying about it.....I gave it all to God. Now it is very easy to say that but to actually do it....not so easy. I prayed. I prayed more. And I prayed some more. I didn't worry about it....because I prayed to God and let him know exactly what I wanted to do and told him that it was ALL in his hands....from there (believe it or not) I didn't worry. I seriously didn't worry one second. If this was Ultimate Plan that God has for me well then....He would make it happen and if not I knew that He would have something else "up his sleeve" for me.
I sent in my letter of intent, resume, and the list of questions that I had to answer and waited for the next step. I thought the next step was going to be a series of phone interviews but it was only one. I was very nervous about the interview. But as it turns out....it was more of a lets get to know each other conversation and she threw in several questions along the way :)
I then got the APPROVAL!!!!!
Praises to God!!!!
After that I had to send in my signed agreement and my tuition! I then had to wait for the links for my online training guide....I still remember when I got it....Daniel was at his football game, and the kids were sleeping. When I got it....I cried.....seriously.....tears flowed from my eyes. The feeling I felt was so incredibly awesome. I knew that God was behind me all the way. I will be saving HIS children if they fall into the water. GOD made this possible. I believe it 100%, no questions asked.
I will be starting training tomorrow! Please pray for my mom, as she will be caring for the kids during the training!! Pray for my kids so that they don't drive her crazy!!
NOW: I challenge you....give something 100% to God and DO NOT worry about it....the feeling you will feel is more that you can describe.
You can watch the video at the top of my page and that is exactly what I will be teaching. Right now my boys are in the program and you can see some of their videos on my site as well!
I have been holding out on the news of me being accepted in to the Infant Swimming Resource Program (ISR). I am very, oh so very excited!!!! I first learned about this program because Lorelai was enrolled in it and I went to see one of her lessons. After that I was in shock about the fact that a child could really save their life if they fell into the water.
So after talking to Daniel and praying about it.....I gave it all to God. Now it is very easy to say that but to actually do it....not so easy. I prayed. I prayed more. And I prayed some more. I didn't worry about it....because I prayed to God and let him know exactly what I wanted to do and told him that it was ALL in his hands....from there (believe it or not) I didn't worry. I seriously didn't worry one second. If this was Ultimate Plan that God has for me well then....He would make it happen and if not I knew that He would have something else "up his sleeve" for me.
I sent in my letter of intent, resume, and the list of questions that I had to answer and waited for the next step. I thought the next step was going to be a series of phone interviews but it was only one. I was very nervous about the interview. But as it turns out....it was more of a lets get to know each other conversation and she threw in several questions along the way :)
I then got the APPROVAL!!!!!
Praises to God!!!!
After that I had to send in my signed agreement and my tuition! I then had to wait for the links for my online training guide....I still remember when I got it....Daniel was at his football game, and the kids were sleeping. When I got it....I cried.....seriously.....tears flowed from my eyes. The feeling I felt was so incredibly awesome. I knew that God was behind me all the way. I will be saving HIS children if they fall into the water. GOD made this possible. I believe it 100%, no questions asked.
I will be starting training tomorrow! Please pray for my mom, as she will be caring for the kids during the training!! Pray for my kids so that they don't drive her crazy!!
NOW: I challenge you....give something 100% to God and DO NOT worry about it....the feeling you will feel is more that you can describe.
You can watch the video at the top of my page and that is exactly what I will be teaching. Right now my boys are in the program and you can see some of their videos on my site as well!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Swim Team
Well, tonight was Madison's last lesson with Chuck....she was only in the program for about 1.5 weeks. Today Chuck talked to me about getting her onto a swim team that will work on stroke development with her! She is very excited!!! So I will be contacting the Rec Plex to find out about their swim team!!! How exciting!! We are so very proud of her!! Congratulations Madison!!!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Lincoln's Video
I am working on Lincoln's video and I will have it up shortly!!
Thanks for watching!
One more thing!!! You can check back with my blog for updates on my ISR Training. If you would like more information about Infant Survival please go to http://www.infantswim.com/. Drowning is the 2nd cause of death in children under the age of 5. Lets put a stop to it together!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Moment of Inspiration
Back at Christmas time my mom got me my very won sewing machine! Probably because she was tired of me borrowing hers :)
Well, I was on eBay and I bought a Rag Quilt blanket pattern. I love this little pattern....it has got to be the easiest thing to make EVER! The first one I made was for some friends of ours....they are due in April with baby #1! How exciting for them!
And back when Rachel was in town she made Lincoln a taggie blanket! And he loves it! So I thought I would combine the two ideas and make a Raggie Taggie Blanket! Below are some photos of my "Moment of Inspiration"!!!
This is what the middle of the blanket looks like with the "raggie" side up!
And this is a corner with the taggies!
P.S. Don't get used to these moments of inspiration....the are few and far between!!
Monday, February 25, 2008
II Pause
Just an update about training that WAS going to start tomorrow....it has been pushed back to Tuesday, March 4th. I need book work time!!
I will be taking video of the Madison, Parker and Lincoln this week so be looking for their progress.....
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Love the new look?
I am loving that my blog was P-I-M-P-E-D!!! You can get yours too!!! Check Jennisa out!! She is a stay home mommy of 2...gotta support those ya know!!!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
GROSS.....Lemon Study
Thanks for passing this on Mom.....I always knew there was a reason I didn't like lemon in my tea or water.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Foto Friday....
I photographed triplets on Monday morning.....2 boys and a girl....thought you would enjoy!
FACTS:
A swimming pool is 14 times more likely than a motor vehicle to be involved in the death of a child age 4 and under.
Orange County California Fire Authority
An estimated 5,000 children ages 14 and under are hospitalized due to unintentional drowning-related incidents each year; 15 percent die in the hospital and as many as 20 percent suffer severe, permanent neurological disability.
National Safety Council
Of all preschoolers who drown, 70 percent are in the care of one or both parents at the time of the drowning and 75 percent are missing from sight for five minutes or less.
Orange County, CA, Fire Authority
FROM ISR:
~Since yesterday, 11 infants and young children have drown in the U.S.
~Another 39 fell into a body of water and now suffer permanent injuries.
~In 18 states drowning is the leading cause of death for infants and young children.
Orange County California Fire Authority
An estimated 5,000 children ages 14 and under are hospitalized due to unintentional drowning-related incidents each year; 15 percent die in the hospital and as many as 20 percent suffer severe, permanent neurological disability.
National Safety Council
Of all preschoolers who drown, 70 percent are in the care of one or both parents at the time of the drowning and 75 percent are missing from sight for five minutes or less.
Orange County, CA, Fire Authority
FROM ISR:
~Since yesterday, 11 infants and young children have drown in the U.S.
~Another 39 fell into a body of water and now suffer permanent injuries.
~In 18 states drowning is the leading cause of death for infants and young children.
Monday, February 18, 2008
Memory Monday
I remember one Easter my mom (above) making this super cool Bunny Cake for Easter. It was of a Bunny face :) It was covered in coconut for "fur" and I remember the wiskers were made out of licorice . I think the eyes were made out of jelly beans or maybe gum drops....it was very cute and probably pretty yummy too!!
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