I can't wait to fold laundry...

I can't wait to fold laundry...because it means I get to sit down :) And watch Glee while I fold!! Not often I look forward to folding laundry but that's what moving will do for ya - makes you appreciate the little things. We are still wading through the boxes but we are definitely making progress. The kids rooms, the kitchen, living room, and our room and bathrooms are all functional and somewhat organized! Whew! Now if I can just find my socks and underwear, the rest of the towels and the rest of the canned goods we'll be in great shape!

Mekai is awake and making it known...off I go!

Hello from NC!

We made it to NC safe and sound fueled on Chick-Fil-A, sweet tea and a Sesame Street CD that has songs that are sung in several different languages, not exactly singable but the kids love it! The kids have adjusted WONDERFULLY, especially given the fact that we are operating with the stuff that can fit in two carloads (not much!). I am sitting in a collapsible lawn chair as I type this - not the most comfortable seat ever - but the cup holder is super handy! My cup holder is housing a bottle of water and as I glance at Mathwon's chair his cup holder holds - remotes - what else? :) We have explored our new area a bit and have found some of the important places, Walmart, the Mall, Babies R Us, and Harris Teeter (the grocery store). Does that name crack anyone else up? :) We have enjoyed catching up on sleep since we were kind of going nonstop for awhile there and tomorrow the truck comes so its a good thing we could catch up. Please keep us in your prayers as we adjust to the new area and try to set up house with three little ones.... :) Also, just like our stay in Binghamton taught us much there is much to learn during our time here, pray that we might learn what we should learn and be open to what God has for us!

I shed tears leaving Bingo. When I came home to an empty house I lost it. There's just something sad about an empty house when you are leaving it. It's all of a sudden so real...we're moving, really moving. We met some of the most kind-hearted and thoughtful people in Bingo and though it was hard to leave you we can't wait for you all to visit us in NC!

And of the utmost importance....(sorry for the delay)... Baby Elle was born! I am an auntie!

Full name: Elle Leighton Miller
Weight: 7lb. 14 oz.
Length: 21 inches
Born at 8:13 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2009

I will get to hold her very soon and I can hardly wait! Mom and Dad Miller are doing wonderfully as well! I'll post a picture when I can!

Yesterday Demani said, "I'm not crazy. I'm not silly. I'm happy!"

That about sums it up.

Mckmama

I am a big fan of blogs. For many reasons. I so enjoy keeping up with friends via their blogs - it's not the same as a cup of coffee and an hour and a half chat and not even the same as a phone call, but through blogs I can catch up and see some pics at 11pm in my pjs! I happened upon Mckmama's blog sometime ago and it is my favorite I-don't-even-know-this-person blog to read. She has a way with words, a great sense of humor, a warm personality, and she is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in. The post she made a few days ago had me in stitches and I've posted it below for you. Please check out her blog at www.mckmama.com - She's an amazing woman.

out of the mouths of babes moms

When I was reading through my BlogFrog community, I happened upon this thread. I do not remember the last time I laughed as hard as I did while reading through it, and I simply had to join the fun.

Sometimes I just have to wonder what on earth someone would think if they had a voice recording of the things that come out of my mouth each day.

I mean, what would you think? Here are some things I can remember myself saying recently:

Put that drill down this instant!

No, I won't get one when I grow up. I'm already grown up and I will never get a penis. No, she'll never grow a penis either.

Those are things that mommies need to use sometimes when they bleed. No, I'm not bleeding right now. No you can't touch the blood the next time I do bleed. Will you please leave the bathroom and close the door on your way out?

How do you think it made your sister feel when you punched her in the head just now?

And that is how a mommy and a daddy make a baby. I'm glad you think that sounds fun. No, you can't try it today. You'll have to wait until you are older and you are married. Sorry, but that doesn't matter, you still have to wait until you are much, much older. Yes, I know that I do like it when you have fun, but that is still not something that you can try right now.

Would you like it if I poured water all over your face? Then don't do it to him!

Because this is a public beach. Because it's not polite to be naked in public. I'm sorry but you still have to keep your swimming trunks on. Because this is a public beach. Public means swimming trunks are required. I'm sorry you're too cold with them on. Would you like to lay on the towel and warm up in the sun instead? Well, that is too bad, Sweetheart, but I simply can absolutely not allow you take your swimming trunks off. Please put your swimming trunks back on, I just told you not to take them off!!! Because this is a public beach. Thank you. Now go swim and keep them on this time.

Please hold the frog gently.

I think the bank teller is busy right now, Sweetheart. I know you want to share that with her, but right now she is too busy to guess how to spell your name.

Why is there urine in this?

Quit ringing the blasted doorbell, I told you you need to stay outside!

Because I don't want bm to get smeared on the couch, that's why.

Please find a time when you are alone to scratch your penis. Well, I'm sorry to hear that, but you still need to do that when you are not around other people.

Does this wall look like a chalkboard to you?

It's hair. Because that is how God makes adults. Yes, when you grow up you will, too.

It's not your fault, it's your germs' fault? Well that's a new one. Fine, then, ask your germs to come over here so I can give them a consequence.

Because you might fall out that's why.

Because not everyone in the Community Center wants to hear about that.

It is very spicy so I don't think you should. If you want to you can, but it will probably burn your mouth. Okay then. Then I suppose you should go get some milk. No, you can do it by yourself. No, I am pretty sure you won't die, but maybe next time you'll believe me when I tell you something is spicy!

What is my makeup doing here?

Where on earth did your pants and underwear go?

Do your ears work?

Because it's not healthy to eat McDonald's food everyday. I know we did. I know we do. Well, it's still not really healthy. Yes, the next time we go you can get some Chicken McNuggets. I don't know. Maybe in a week. You won't starve by then. Because I will give you other things to eat in the meantime!

That's too bad that your legs are broken, but you still need to go to sleep.

Please don't put your hand down my shirt like that.

Put that knife down very slowly and don't ever, ever touch it again.

Because you are too old to drink breastmilk now. I don't know. It doesn't matter, I don't want to. I don't think he does, either. No thanks. Please stop pulling at my shirt like that. That's right, breastmilk is just for him. No, you won't "become a baby" again. Nope, pretty sure you won't. Because we only get bigger and older, not smaller and younger. Okay, then, yes. If you do become a baby again then I will let you drink my breastmilk, okay? No, you're not. Sorry. Well, if you are a baby then let me put a diaper on you and set you in your crib. That's what I thought. Well if you're thirsty you can just have a glass of water!

That is just an excuse. Because there is really no such thing as eating too many vegetables that you get a vegetable ache.

Please do not eat acorns. Because they are not food! Okay, because they are not food for humans. I know he did, but that still doesn't make it okay for you.

You may never try to sneak out of the house during room time. Because I don't want to lose you! I don't care if you bring your map or not, you may not leave without asking me.

I'm sorry to hear that; I hope your nostril feels better soon. No, I will not call the ambulance. Because a nostril ache is not a real illness. Yes, when you are older you can call an ambulance if you want. Not for a long, long time.

Because it isn't polite to answer the door with no clothes on, that's why.

Good heavens don't stick that up your nostril! Well then take it out now! Because I don't want it to get stuck and because it scares me. I know that Jesus is always with me, even when I'm scared, but you still can't stick things up your nostril.

Because I wouldn't be able to swim in the deep water while holding all four of you. No, Small Fry cannot just "take care of Stellan" on the side of the pool. Nope, because it's not the lifeguard's job either. Well then we'll just stay here in the shallow end.

That hammer is not a toy!!

What about you? What crazy things have you heard coming out of your own mouth?

Demani-isms

Me: How old are you Demani?

D: 28.

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Me: Demani, there's a car coming hold onto the stroller. Demani, there's a car...

D: That's not a car, it's a truck!

Me: Just hold onto the stroller.

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Scene: Kids are eating dinner and while they were occupied I went to change out of my work clothes (mommy, cleaning, run-around-the-house clothes) because we were stopping by to visit some friends. I came into the dining room and said

Me: How do I look Demani?

D: Furfect (aka Perfect)

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D: When I get big I gonna ride mottocycle.

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He's excited about moving so throughout the day he will say something about the "new house" or about how he's "going to make new friends."

Ask, Seek, Knock

The sermon at church this last week was based on Matthew 7:7-8.

⁷"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. ⁸For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.


We've been asking, seeking, and knocking and God has been giving, revealing, and opening. In fact, we are blown away by God's provision for our family. He truly gives us the desires of our hearts. We've been standing back and watching God move and it is amazing.

We jumped on a roller coaster when we moved to Bingo - it took us a year to sell our house and about a year to get over moving from MI. Our first year here was rough, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. In the midst of trying to make sense of our life here in Bingo we found out that we were expecting and later that we were having twins. Then our house finally sold. Then our family went from 3 to 5 in a matter of 22 minutes on June 12. That will throw you for a loop! We've endured a lot of life changes throughout this step of faith from Ypsilanti to Bingo...and the best part of it? God has been faithful. He has given us what we needed. He has grown us individually, as a couple, and as a family. We are not the same people who moved to Bingo 2 years ago. God has done a work in us and we aim to be transformed daily into the people He wants us to be. We can now see why God brought us here to Bingo - it is clear to us. And we are so thankful that God brought us to Bingo to teach us about Him, about us, and about who we are in Him.

And now He's decided to take us out of Bingo. Yes, you've read correctly! We are moving to the sunny :) state of North Carolina. We missed the sun and we've missed our families while here in Bingo and God has given more than we could have dreamed of. We are going to get more sun and more family as my sister Kendra and her husband Scott (and baby girl - due to arrive in a few days!) live in Charlotte a mere 2 1/2 hours from where we will be. Sweet! My mom recently accepted a job in Charlotte...yes can you believe it!!! So mom and dad will soon be in NC! Mathwon's dad has been looking at NC for a few years as a place he'd like to relocate to. He's considering it even more now! Wow! God is good! God provided Mathwon with a job that is a great fit in many ways. He will be working for Duke University. So we are so thankful...God knows our every need and longs for us to ask, seek, and knock - to communicate with Him about what is on our hearts and minds. He can handle our requests. See the grandest thing we can come up with is no match for what God can come up with! He goes above and beyond! Our hearts are full of gratitude and praise not just because of NC but because of all these reasons below...

1) Big Boy 2)Matching shirt day!


1) Me and buddy Fox 2) My gorgeous Aunt Tiffany



Owego rocks :)

Hey Mom I put this outfit together all by myself!
reading to the babies

Look Mom, no hands!
My first guitar lesson with Colin
With Jenna
The mommy friends in Bingo!




Baseball with Great-Grandpa

Can you believe this swing? This is at the hotel we stayed at!!

Great Aunt Becky and Great Uncle John

with Carrie
with Laura
The two lovebirds :)


Fun with Papa