Wordless: Spring Cleaning and More OCD.

I found 7 disposable cameras while spring cleaning. We have had a digital camera for about 5 years now... there is no telling what is on these! LOL

Helping me declutter the class/craftroom, I captured more of my daughter's bizarre behavior. I have no idea where she gets it from ;)

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My Martha Find

This week I found a brand new, tags attached, Martha Stewart egg stand for 2 bucks! I could hardly wait to get it home and spray paint it white. It turned out so cute! I found this on Flickr and it shows its original color.. It's a little late, but I will see what I can do with it for Saturday, when we dye our eggs.

I cannot believe Easter is almost here! April is always such a crazy month for us- two birthdays, two anniversaries (including my own), Easter, and lately I have been seriously Spring Cleaning. We always have our family Easter after the actual holiday, so I will be posting ideas a little late.

Sunday Scripture

The effect of the economy has even illustrated itself in my small, small town. It has been heavy on my heart lately, and everytime I turn around it seems that I am reminded that it really has affected everyone. I used to only "see" those in dire need in the bigger cities, but unfortunately it has manifested itself everywhere I look. Either that, or I have just really started open my eyes, as I have prayed, asking Christ what I can do to help. These verses spoke volumes to me this morning as it reminded me that as a Christian, it is my calling to not only have faith, but to display my faith through my actions. As I continue to pray for how I can help, I will ask Him to open my eyes even more, so that I can truly see what I have been missing.

James 2:14 -17

Dear brothers, what's the use of saying that you have faith and are Christians if you aren't proving it by helping others? Will that kind of faith save anyone? If you have a friend who is in need of food and clothing, and you say to him, "Well, good-bye and God bless you; stay warm and eat hearty," and then don't give him clothes or food, what good does that do? So you see, it isn't enough just to have faith. You must also do good to prove that you have it. Faith that doesn't show itself by good works is no faith at all--it is dead and useless.

Wordless Wednesday

My 2 year old daughter has OCD.

Spring Cleaning

I'm still here, I promise! I have been busy, busy, busy Spring Cleaning. (Actually catching up on last Summer, and Winter...)

If you feel moved to do the same, this is a great post to help you get started. The entire site is really motivating and inspiring!

I also enjoyed this little post for further motivation ;) "I must prepare my heart before the Lord for the day, otherwise I will get caught in my own sinfulness and selfishness"... so true!

And, better late than never, here are some highlights of our St. Paddy's Day! I didn't get a pic of the Rainbow Cake, but it turned out great and didn't last long!!

Grocery List as a Teaching Tool

I make simple "lists" for my daughter to follow when we go grocery shopping. I just cut out pictures and glue them to construction paper and she can help me find what is on her list, while I can look for what is on mine. She loves it, it keeps her focused, and I love the excitement she gets from the recognition! (and being mommy's helper, of course!)

You can easily adapt this for an older child even including a checklist...the possibilities are endless!

I have a secret...

I've had a few comments come my way (from the blogosphere and the other) about how I find time to keep up with blogging and posting on a regular basis. I came across this post and wanted to share, because I do not post every day, either! I get on my little kicks or find time when my two loves are in bed! Mommy at the computer with a toddler? I think NOT!