I've started blogging on helpful tips and recipes. I love to do things quick and easy. I have just been offered to work from home so I have to make home-life easier on myself and the rest of the Schraders!
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Baby boy is now 9 weeks old!
I cannot believe how fast time flies when you're having fun. Man, this kid is amazing! He is the sweetest little thing. He is just like his brother - CUTE! Ayden is in love with his "little bro" and can't get enough of hi. I see a great future between the two :)
Owen has had a round of shots and calmed down pretty quickly. That night was a terrible pain though - his leg was hot and swollen and he was up most of the night. Tylenol was heavily administered.
Thankfully, seeing him go through all the shots in the NICU, I knew this was NOTHING compared to that! Which, I am very thankful he is home from that horrible place. Nothing worse than seeing your child in pain; not able to take him home with you.
He is in 6-9 month clothes and weighs about 14 pounds now. This kid is growing like a weed. He eats between 6-8 ounces .. not normal .. but hey, he's hungry and I am happy to feed him!
Here is a picture of him sleeping on his mamma. He loves watching me and playing with me. He sticks his tongue out when I do and loves talking! He says "O" a lot and smiles non-stop. He makes friends with every light he sees. He's not shy about that :)
Have a great week!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
How blessed are you?
I stumbled upon a post from someone I don't know. This is the second time I've come upon her blog and I am happy that I found it, but really sad at the same time.
She lost her baby boy ...
I know a lot of women who have had miscarriages and it just breaks my heart. I fell apart when my friend miscarried while I was pregnant. She was only 2 or 3 weeks behind me .. I bawled. Todd didn't know what I was crying about until I stopped crying. I don't think she ever knew how much I ached for her, but I did and still today I pray for her healing.
I am thankful the Lord has blessed me with my children. He found favor in me and Todd and blessed us beyond all measures! I am thankful. I am blessed. I am so happy to have two healthy children that I call my own.
When my father passed away, I had tons of teachers come to my home to pray with us. I remember my teacher, Mr. Ashworth came by. I stared at the floor when he was speaking to me but I never have forgotten the words he said. He said "God will never give you more than you can handle". AMEN TO THAT! If it wasn't for those words, I think my whole world would have fallen apart. I kept repeting that to myself and by God's grace, I LIVED!
So, I am blessed. God has found favor with me and my family! I am blessed!
She lost her baby boy ...
I know a lot of women who have had miscarriages and it just breaks my heart. I fell apart when my friend miscarried while I was pregnant. She was only 2 or 3 weeks behind me .. I bawled. Todd didn't know what I was crying about until I stopped crying. I don't think she ever knew how much I ached for her, but I did and still today I pray for her healing.
I am thankful the Lord has blessed me with my children. He found favor in me and Todd and blessed us beyond all measures! I am thankful. I am blessed. I am so happy to have two healthy children that I call my own.
When my father passed away, I had tons of teachers come to my home to pray with us. I remember my teacher, Mr. Ashworth came by. I stared at the floor when he was speaking to me but I never have forgotten the words he said. He said "God will never give you more than you can handle". AMEN TO THAT! If it wasn't for those words, I think my whole world would have fallen apart. I kept repeting that to myself and by God's grace, I LIVED!
So, I am blessed. God has found favor with me and my family! I am blessed!
Part 3
Did you know that I have low self-esteem? I am married to a wonderful person who treats me like a queen and thinks I am beautiful.
Without make-up, "he" called me ugly. With make-up, "he" called me a slut. It was like I couldn't win with him. It's was so weird trying to figure out WHAT he wanted from me. I can't tell you how horrible and ugly I felt when we were together. I didn't start thinking I was pretty until I met Todd (2.5 years later).
I hate being called negative names. I was always picked on in school - every grade level. I'm not sure if it was because I really was ugly??? or if it was because people were jealous?? or if it was because the boys secretly liked me?? I was never the popular one and always wanted to be. Looking back, I am glad I wasn't popular. I think I learned that being fake was stupid and I don't think I ever was a fake person. I strived to be pretty and the best I could be. I might have fallen short in some areas, but overall I was happy with myself.
These days, I know that I am not ugly. My husband thinks I'm beautiful. Ayden thinks I'm pretty and reminds me daily that "I'm the best mom in the world". Life without him would be dull and boring. Even though my mistake of being with "him" happened, God gave me the best gift in the world. I could not have asked for a better little boy. GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE AND I AM HERE TO PROVE IT!
God blessed me. He blesses me daily. He blesses my family. We are favored in His sight!
"All things work together for good, to them that are called according to His purpose"
What are you thankful for today?
Without make-up, "he" called me ugly. With make-up, "he" called me a slut. It was like I couldn't win with him. It's was so weird trying to figure out WHAT he wanted from me. I can't tell you how horrible and ugly I felt when we were together. I didn't start thinking I was pretty until I met Todd (2.5 years later).
I hate being called negative names. I was always picked on in school - every grade level. I'm not sure if it was because I really was ugly??? or if it was because people were jealous?? or if it was because the boys secretly liked me?? I was never the popular one and always wanted to be. Looking back, I am glad I wasn't popular. I think I learned that being fake was stupid and I don't think I ever was a fake person. I strived to be pretty and the best I could be. I might have fallen short in some areas, but overall I was happy with myself.
These days, I know that I am not ugly. My husband thinks I'm beautiful. Ayden thinks I'm pretty and reminds me daily that "I'm the best mom in the world". Life without him would be dull and boring. Even though my mistake of being with "him" happened, God gave me the best gift in the world. I could not have asked for a better little boy. GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE AND I AM HERE TO PROVE IT!
God blessed me. He blesses me daily. He blesses my family. We are favored in His sight!
"All things work together for good, to them that are called according to His purpose"
What are you thankful for today?
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