Skip to main content

Things that I've discovered

I've discovered that not having the internet "in house" leads to few and far between blog postings.

I've discovered that (according to Calle) Illinois dirt is "Mmmmm - Mmmm!"

I've discovered that Callie loves to play in water, even when the water is in the toilet.

I've discovered that babies who have been successfully weaned still like to be under Mommy's shirt, especially in public places, such as church.

I've discovered that Philip really, really tries to do things the way I want them done, even if he doesn't always succeed. ;)

I've discovered that Callie will smell like garlic for two days if she eats it.

I've discovered that people with imposing personalities will impose on you no matter what the situation. I don't understand how they do it!!

I've discovered that I don't always understand logically how something works itself out, but I know that God deserves the credit!

I've discovered that the maintence man doesn't really care that your fridge has been recalled because it's a fire hazard. He's got nothing to lose!

I've discovered that some people are just going to drive you crazy and all you can do is accept it and discuss it with your husband (who doesn't really want to hear about it, but will because you're going to say it anyway!).

I've discovered that life is not like a box of chocolates because I've never found a chocolate that I find hard to swallow.

I've discovered that finally getting your house sold is probably one of the most relieving feelings in the world.

I've discovered that the key to happiness is contentment.

I've discovered that Callie knows more than she's letting on.

(Which leads me to my next discovery) I've discovered that I'm going to have to be a lot more careful about what I say when Callie's around, because pretty soon, that's going to be all around church whether I want it to be or not!

And Finally, I've discovered that God conquers all my fears, quiets all my worries, and takes care of His children even when we don't exactly know what we're doing.

Comments

PhilipABooker said…
I have discovered it is hard to leave a comment when the batteries in your wireless mouse die, and you have to navigate everywhere using the keyboard.
You gain a lot of wisdom when you have a child and your decisions do not just affect you but them too. But everything is sooo worth it!
Adele said…
New experience for me. We heard Heather had shingles. My mother had it once. It is really quite painful I understand. Hope you are doing well but there are no new postings so things are not up to par yet. Love, the McCoys

Popular posts from this blog

Sunday Morning

Yesterday, Callie came into my room while I was finishing up getting ready for church by putting on my jewelry. Callie: Mommy, you're very pretty. Me: Callie, that's very sweet. Thank you! Callie: You're welcome. Daddy's pretty too! Me: Oh Callie, you need to go tell him that . . . :)

Meanwhile, back at the Farm . . .

We're having some exciting happenings around the Booker Farm so I thought I'd write a little bit about what's going on with the kiddos. Callie Callie is so excited that we now have two dogs and three cats. Their names are (dogs) Belle and Ariel, (cats) Duchess, Dixie, and Thomas O'Malley -- Tom for short. She is very excited to be wrapping up another school year and looking forward to our travels this summer. She is taking on more responsibility around the house (which I love) and doing an excellent job for the most part in taking care of all the animals. I'm certainly enjoying watching her grow and blossom in so many ways, but this is especially significant to me. Philip and I are really striving to raise our children to be responsible, caring, and kind adults! I'm now teaching her on Wednesday Night Bible Class and I love observing her for the first time in a classroom setting as her teacher as well. She is a delight to have in class, if I may s...

Sometimes it's hard . . .

I feel like I've finally awoken from a long, chaotic dream. The past couple of weeks have gone so much more smoothly. The first 3 (or so) months with a new baby just throws my world upside down and inside out. While I'm in it, I find it hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel --  that time when we all adapt to each other and find our new routine. I'm not saying I don't love it, because I do. I just don't love all of it! So I'll do a quick little catch up, write Nolan's birth story in another post and we'll be back on track. For a little bit at least. I think I've said before that I love writing. I mean love it. But for some reason, I've never been good at keeping a journal. I really want to. There are so many moments I want to make sure I write down and remember and I want to be good at keeping track of everything. But over and over again I prove it's just not something that I'm consistent with. It irritates me to the point th...