Baby 101

Talked to Natalia today. She gave me a rundown of some things I'll need by the 3rd and final home visit. Take a deep breath, Indie. Ready?

Fire extinguisher

First Aid Kit

Medicine Cabinet

Fire Ladder

High Chairs

Toddler Bed (1-4 depending on how many children)

Crib (1-4 depending on how many children)

**convertible cribs not allowed - no movable parts (That's inconvenient! How do I know how many babies I'll have or how many toddlers?)

Potty Chair

Changing Table

Carseats

Bottles

Diapers

Toys

Books

AND...

TB test

updated CPR certification

As I was typing this, Mr. V.P. came in to tell me the sub they hired to cover for me while I have surgery is coming in tomorrow to observe classes. I've already informed the office that there will be nothing worth observing this week. The kids are working on review stuff and then they are taking their exams. I am not changing things around just for this guy. The kids need to be prepared. So, he plans on being here all day tomorrow. That's just great. I have to make exams, work on lesson plans, and start writing a supply list. I hope his presence doesn't cut into that. I'm already swamped with all the things I need to get done and it's not because I've procrastinated. It's because there is SO MUCH TO DO!!! (O.K. - so I'm procrastinating now - I just finished a whole day of work. Isn't it alright to unwind for a few minutes?)

Worship From Chapel This Morning

Family Reunion

Celebration Time!!!!!

Interesting Thoughts RE: Introverts

MYTH #1 – INTROVERTS DON’T LIKE TO TALK.

This is not true. Introverts just don’t talk unless they have something to say. They hate small talk. Get an introvert talking about something they are interested in and they won’t shut up for days.

MYTH #2 – INTROVERTS ARE SHY.

Shyness has nothing to do with being an Introvert. What they need is a reason to interact. They don’t interact for the sake of interacting. If you want to talk to an Introvert, just start talking. Don’t worry about being polite.

MYTH #3 – INTROVERTS DON’T LIKE PEOPLE.

On the contrary, Introverts intensely value the few friends they have. They can count their close friends on one hand. If you are lucky enough for an introvert to consider you a friend, you probably have a loyal ally for life. Once you have earned their respect as being a person of substance, you’re in.

MYTH #4 – INTROVERTS DON’T LIKE TO GO OUT IN PUBLIC.

Nonsense. Introverts just don’t like to go out in public FOR AS LONG. They take in data and experiences very quickly, and as a result, don’t need to be there for long to “get it.”

MYTH #5 – INTROVERTS ALWAYS WANT TO BE ALONE.

Introverts are perfectly comfortable with their own thoughts. They think a lot. They daydream. They like to have problems to work on, puzzles to solve. But they can also get incredibly lonely if they don’t have anyone to share their discoveries with. They crave an authentic and sincere connection with ONE PERSON at a time.

MYTH #6 – INTROVERTS DON’T KNOW HOW TO RELAX AND HAVE FUN.

Introverts typically relax at home or in nature, not in busy public places. If there is too much talking and noise going on, they shut down. Their brains are too sensitive to the neurotransmitter called Dopamine. Introverts and Extroverts have different dominant neuro-pathways. Just look it up.

Info. found here.

Our First Snowfall of 2012

Guess I won't be going anywhere for awhile. Sidda Lee won't make the hill til everything melts.

Crystals

Me

Taken from this site.

Hope of the Nations

Jesus, hope of the nations

Jesus, comfort for all who mourn

You are the source of Heaven’s hope on earth

Jesus, light in the darkness

Jesus, truth in each circumstance

You are the source of Heaven’s light on earth

In history You lived and died

You broke the chains You rose to life

CHORUS

You are the hope living in us

You are the rock in whom we trust

You are the light shining for all the world to see

You rose from the dead conquering fear

Our Prince of Peace drawing us near

Jesus our hope living for all who will receive

Lord we believe

~Brian Doerksen

Did C.S. Lewis Access My Thoughts?

I'm usually glad at the way it turns out, but at the beginning of each conversation, what I often hear God say is, "Put down your gun and we'll talk."

~C.S. Lewis (modified slightly by IndieGrace)