Camryn Grace Veer: An Interview

Mommy: What is your name?

Camryn

M: How old are you?

Four

M: What is something Mommy always says to you?

You always say that my shoes are on the wrong feet.

M: What makes Mommy happy?

Uh, when I listen.

M: What makes Mommy sad?

When I don't listen.

M: What is Mommy really good at?

You're really good at helping me clean up my bedroom.  I'm so proud of you.

M: What is Mommy not so good at?

I don't know.

M: What is Mommy's favorite food?

Cheerios.

M: How do you know Mommy loves you?

You love me when I draw pictures.

M: What does God do?

God gives me toys.  God made my toys because God made everybody.

M: If you were a puppy what would your name be?

Camryn

M: How many kids do you want to have?

Three

M: What does Santa do?

Brings me presents and I can open them.

M: Where does Santa live?

North Pole

M: When is Christmas?

I don't know, can you tell me?

M: December 25th

Okay write that down.

M: Who's Birthday is at Christmas?

Jesus.

M: What does Daddy do? What is his job?

Works.  His job is to work.

M: Why did God give you me as your Mom?

Because you are my Mommy.  I love you.  Make sure you draw a heart.

M: What's the difference between moms and dads?

Mommies and Daddies know best.  And your face is different and Daddy has spiky hair.

M: If you could change one thing about me (or one thing I could do better), what would it be?

Setting up decorations better.

M: Thanks for answering my questions.

*Smile*

Age 2                                                                                              Age 3

Age 4

Lists

Okay, it's Day 2 of NaBloPoMo and I can't stop thinking about this.  I need to make lists. I need to make lists in order to get things done.  I have found that if I don't use and I try and mentally remember by grocery list or things I need to buy for Christmas or what needs to be done around the house, then NOTHING gets done.  I forget what needs to be done and I end up not doing much.  I end up forgetting!! I hate forgetting and I hate being late.  Being late is one of my pet peeves.  I TRY and never be late for anything and it is a rarity if I am late.

Now when creating lists you always need to have a paper and pen handy because if I don't write it down I won't remember it.  I'm finding that I have so many lists that I have a hard time keeping track of everything I have written down and where I wrote it down.  I make a grocery list, a christmas list, a money owing list (who owes me and who I owe), a to-do list around the house, a list for errands that need to be completed, and many more lists.  I need a list to keep track of all the lists I have going.  I need to research how to organize all of this.

First Blog of the Month

I thought I would start my first entry during NaBloPoMo with a laugh!!  I hope you enjoy!

Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab!

National Blog Posting Month

I have some severe guilt for not posting on my blog.  I really enjoy posting and I need to be more accountable, so I have joined a group National Blog Posting Month and I am committing to post on my blog daily for the next month.  Hopefully this will help me become accustom to doing so and I will then post more often.  This will start on December 1st and go for the entire month of December.  It seems like a big feat as I sit here and write this but I want to give it a go.
I was inspired by Coastal Sling Mommy who committed to do this for the month of November and she has been successful!!!

I enjoy reading her blog and in reading it, I realized that it is a good idea to stay consistent and write as often as possible.  Thank you for your inspiration.  I hope I can be just as successful.

6 Months Old

I can't believe but my baby boy is officially 6 months old today, October 1st, 2010.  Bowen currently weighs close to 19 lbs and is changing by the minute.  He loves being on his tummy and is slowly moving his way around.  He has almost figured out the moving forward thing by pulling his legs in but he does great moving himself around in a circle on his belly!  I LOVE IT! 

I LOVE that he absolutely adores his big sister.  It doesn't matter what she does and he will let out a little squeal in delight or a HUGE smile or a laugh.  It is so special to watch.  Bo doesn't have any teeth yet just drool, so it is all about the toothless grins for a little while longer.  He has started to eat solid foods now although he isn't showing a lot of interest.  He'll eat it if you put it in his mouth and I'm assuming he enjoys it because he doesn't protest.  That's my buddy boy, quite content and easy-going.  Bowen has a smile for anyone who will pay attention to him.  His relaxed attitude is just like his Daddy!

Purpose

I have been meaning to, for a LONG time, have a daily devotional that I could do every day in order to aid in my growth with Jesus.  Something that was short enough where I didn't feel like I was neglecting my kids or my household but with enough substance that I could learn and grow.  Today I found one.

I picked up a book titled God's Purpose for Every Woman.  This is going to be my challenge.

And of course, what was I just mentioning about 'something that was short enough where I didn't feel like I was neglecting my kids or my household' and what is the first devotional about..... BE THERE.  Prioritize your lists: MUST DO, WANT TO DO, CAN WAIT IF NECESSARY.  Be there as the heart of the home, be there fully for your family.  Instead of feeling like I'm neglecting my kids or household I should be putting first what is most important and that is my relationship with God.  All other things can wait, and will wait. 

This devotion quoted Proverbs 31:27-28 so I decided to read all of Proverbs 31:10-31, The Wife of Noble Character.  It was perfect.  I really like Proverbs.  It is very practical for our day because it shows us how to become wise, make good decisions and live according to God's ideal.  This chapter talked about this perfect woman that was of strong character, great wisdom, many skills and great compassion.  Who can be like this all the time?  I was in awe of all she could do, morning and night.  To read this is to assume that this woman spoken of does not sleep or eat.  In the life application part below in my Bible, it says we should see this woman as an inspiration to be all that we can be and to learn from her industry, integrity and resourcefulness.  Well I only aspire to be any part of what this woman is described. 

I already feel so fulfilled just doing a daily devotional and then to read something that is so life applicable really helps me.  I pray that God can work through me and help me to learn and grow from the challenges I will be faced with in this book.  I am super encouraged and inspired.

Purpose is a result, end, mean aim or goal of an action intentionally undertaken.  I hope I am able to fulfill this purpose of learning and growing and walking closer with God.

And we're off to the 'Peg

Part of my extended family moved to Winnipeg just over 10 years ago and I'm so excited to be travelling there for one of my cousin's wedding this weekend.  It just so happens that I'm bringing the WHOLE family with me.  Hubby, Camryn and Bowen are all hopping aboard a plane with me and I'm feeling a little anxious about it.  Camryn was only a couple months older than Bowen when I took her to Winnipeg for the first time.  I guess he is a really good sleeper so I really shouldn't be too worried. 

I'll let you all know how it goes.... wish me luck!