Impose

Really, does the government need to put its dirty paws in every aspect of our lives? I have been watching the news religiously every morning for the past few months and am literally appalled at some of the things that are happening. For example, today, President Obama is giving a speech about the swine flu "epidemic". Really!? There have been a total of ten cases in the United States, of which, have been treated. So, do we have to hear about it from the president? The president who should be speaking is Chavez; his country is the one where over one hundred people have died because of the flu.
Not to mention, the other things Obama has been claiming as his own. Just to name a few:

• bailing out numerous companies such as GM, AIG, Chrysler, Bank of America
• apologizing to European countries for U.S. past actions
• calling America "arrogant"
• telling Chrysler to merge with Fiat
• upping the tobacco tax by 250%
• calling interrogation methods by CIA illegal
• holding responsible those who practiced these methods while legal
• holding responsible those who gave legal advice about these methods
• pulling out of Gitmo
• pulling out of Iran and Iraq
• asking the Middle East and European countries to get rid of their nuclear weapons
• devising a plan to disassemble our nuclear weapons despite the fact that other countries are launching nuclear weapons (so-called satellites) into the sea
• Saying (para Hilary Clinton) that the happenings in Pakistan are Pakistani business and not our own despite the fact that the Taliban is taking over the government and police force and the country has upped its plutonium manufacturing
• Signing a billion-dollar spending plan without Congress even seeing the bill
• Signing a trillion-dollar budget with over 3,000 earmarks
• cutting spending only in the defense program when people in Arizona got a million dollars for cricket control in the parks
  

And this is just to name a few. Well, people voted for him because they wanted change. Is this change really good for our country and economy? I guess we will see. I just wish this experiment was not at the expense of my tax dollars. I feel that he is weakening our country's standing in the world, and if the downfall of this super power is coming, it is coming soon because of him. You don't bow to the king of other countries and expect him to respect America or like it more. You don't go around apologizing for American actions and promote peace and expect everyone else to follow suit. There are people who desperately want to hurt America and Americans and feelings are not going to change just because we have a black president and he speaks well. God, bless us. No. God, have mercy on us.
Okay, my rant is over.

O, the Day

Will there ever be a day when something gets done on the list? I feel like the bathroom has sat unfinished for weeks! I keep thinking, "Okay, tomorrow we'll get it done." But tomorrow comes and goes and the tile is still not grouted and the paint is still not finished. This weekend was so busy, Joshua ended up with an overworked fever last night - poor guy. We put too many things into one weekend. I found myself screaming, "Can we, please, get back to our routine!" We didn't even get to spend proper time with our family members because we were so exhausted come Sunday afternoon. Needless to say, Jared worked Saturday night so he was of no use to anyone - poor guy. Sometimes I feel bad for making him work nights, but I know that this is best for our family right now.
Since yesterday was Easter, I saw many people at church that I do not usually see; like my friend from high school, Bethany. Though her family comes to church at FBC, she, her husband and children do not attend. They are what you call the twice-a-year Christians. Easter and Christmas are their 'church' days. Fortunately, in SS, Kirk told us to pray for those people in our section during church. So, obediently, and very convicted, I prayed for Bethany and her sister Brook and their families that I would be a light to them. Jared has invited Jeremy, Bethany's husband, countless time to play basketball and he has never come. But I thank God that he has put that family in our lives. I just hope that we can make a difference. I pray that God would give me timing and an opportunity to invite her to something or just to be a friend when she needs one. Sometimes I feel silly for trying to impose Christ on other people's lives, but isn't that what I am called to do?! It's about time I get off my butt and start being a witness for Christ and fulfilling my obligation in this world. I just pray that my own insecurities don't get in the way of what the Lord has for me.

Life

So, last week was the beginning of back-to-work. All the while I was thinking, "Maybe I could just work through the summer, or maybe I could work till the end of school." Then I was thinking, "No, this will really help out with diapers and formula." Oh, what to do, what to do. I feel bad leaving my tired, overworked husband at home with three kids. I thoroughly feel content while at home. But I love what I do, and I like being ridiculously busy - if that is logical at all.
Tonight I put my twins in their own room for the first time. They have been sleeping from nine to seven every night for a week so I knew it was time to part with them. On one hand I am happy and rejoicing that I finally got my room back, but these are my last babies. I am not a baby-baby person so I can't wait for them to grow up, but I keep reminding myself that I need to cherish these moments, not rush them. To worsen things, I signed Joshua up for mother's day out at church for the fall - crazy! I know he will have a blast though. And, last night, he refused to take a bath. He wanted a "sower"! (translation- shower) He loved it! I told Jared that I probably took my first shower at like eight! I could not believe my two and a half year old wanted to take a shower. Jared reassured me that he only likes it because it feels like rain and if we put him in a real shower he would probably hate it. Whew... okay he's not growing up that fast. And we still have potty training to conquer. And, oh, this morning at church, he said "Mom, ready a go eat!" very adimently (have no idea how to spell that word). Hilarious!
May God fill my heart with love for my children and my husband and may my desires be his.