Happenings

Well, this week has been weird. Part of the time, I've been bored others have been busy. Started the week by trying to rid my kitchen of ants. I had to throw a whole box of cereal away because of ants. I was not happy! So, I took everything out of the pantry, shelves and all, washed everything down with bleach, painted and put everything back. Guess what! No ants! Yeah, now I'm happy! Wednesday was spent trying to recover from my painting venture. Thursday, I learned how to give a yard a grass transplant. Interesting, and I learned what exercises I need to do to shed some pounds after this little one is born! Last night we were able to have a family night, it is the first one we have had in quite a while. It was so much fun! On the way home, I ended up slap happy. I think that was the first time I've been slap happy in years. It felt sooo good just to laugh uncontrollably! The kids asked their dad, what is wrong with mommy? I must not laugh enough for them! Today, we went to the kids exchange down in Raleigh. It is a HUGE consignment sale of kids stuff. They had everything you could possibly want or need for kids all ages. I got Tabitha a couple little dresses and gowns. I had forgotten how fun it is to dress a baby girl. Even Jonathan got in on picking out stuff. I did notice that Seth didn't pick anything out. (He has always hated the color pink!) It was crazy, we waited in line to get in, then waited for over an hour to check out! The whole day, Tabitha was very still and quiet, and since we have been home she hasn't quit moving. Not even for five minutes. She has had the hickups at least twice. What am I going to do with her after she is born?? Jonathan's dvd's are on the way for school and Leah and Caleb's books have also been shipped. I'm hoping to start the week of the 4th. Hopefully, I'll be ready by then! Oh, and I now have friends on facebook. I have no idea how to work the thing or how I'll have time to keep up with it, but it has been nice to reconnect with all the different "kids" we have worked with in different ministries. They have all grown up so much, it is amazing how much time has passed. Well, I must run, I sent the kids to bed, but I doubt very seriously they have actually made their way there. Oh, and a praise, Bryan got our lawn mower ready. I guess we won't need that goat after all!

A Blonde Moment

If any of you know Leah, you know she often times has moments where she just doesn't think. Tonight at supper time we were talking about different musical instruments. Bryan told Leah she should learn to play the french horn. She looked confused then said "BEEP!" She thought he was talking about a car horn. Poor child, her roots will forever tell on her!

Baby News

Hi, there isn't a whole lot going on with the baby other than she seems to have great endurance when it comes to exercise. She exercises hours everyday! I just know when she is born she will be in great shape! Her poor mother will not, I guess that will come afterwards! Anyway, we have finally picked a name for our little bundle. We have been going back and forth with names since I found out I was pregnant. One day this week her daddy came running upstairs all excited and said I have a name! He had been reading his Bible, like all good preachers should, and came across the name Tabitha. He said, "it was like the Lord told me, Tabitha should be her name!" So, we are naming her Tabitha after a lady who was known for her work for the Lord, and Joy for all the joy she will bring us in the years to come! Tabitha Joy Greene, it has a nice ring to it!

Caleb's thinking!

Today, I was working on some Bible School stuff, when Caleb, the youngest, came through the house. He was thinking about something, I could just tell! Usually, he runs not walks through the house! Anyway, he comes in and says "Mom, how did God make Jesus?" So, I explained that it was a miracle just as when God created the world. We talked a few more minutes on how God created different things. He then asked why God created people, I told him so we would glorify Him. Then he asked why God created dogs. By then, I was running low on answers! I told him, God created dogs to please us, for us to enjoy. We talked a few more minutes and off he went. A little later, Leah who had heard the conversation, came in and said "Mom, do you know what Caleb just did?" Of course with it being Caleb it was hard to tell. Well, everyone one knows that Hot Shot suns in the dining room every afternoon, this is his quiet time and nobody messes with him. She said, "he was in here telling Hot Shot he was made to please him!" Meanwhile, Hot Shot was growling at him. I'm not quite sure just how Hot Shot was supposed to please him today, but I can tell you that Hot Shot was NOT pleased with Caleb!! Crazy Kid, one day he is going to get bit!

Greene Beans

We have a missionary friend who has labeled our kids the "Greene Beans." It has just kinda stuck in my mind. Anyway, I took some pictures of the kids yesterday. It has been a while, and they are certainly growing. It is sooo hard to get everyone smiling at the same time!

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