This Year's Verses

All at the same time I was reading Praying Circles Around Your Children by Mark Batterson (loved that book!)  AND one of my favorite blogs (Specific post HERE).

Both of these ideas themed around the fact of praying for your kids.  "Praying" for my children was already a given, but both of these sources gave me the idea to designate Bible verses to each of my guys and pray for them through that verse.

Last year's verse was a shared verse:

"Let them grow in wisdom and stature and in favor of God and man."  (Luke 2:52)

Since this was the first time trying this, I decided to practice with the same verse for each of them.  This allowed me to think over verses all this year for the next year.  Verses that I felt would benefit them personally.  Individually.  Here's what I came up with:

Cameron, my cautious, inquisitive, planner and thinker:

Philippians 4:6 New Living Translation

"Don't worry about anything; instead pray about everything.  Tell God what you need and thank Him for all He has done."

Tate, my independent, determined, fearless two year old:

Proverbs 3: 5-6 ESV

"Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make straight your paths."

Here's to another wonderful year that I get to pray for these boys.

Interrupting Throwback Thursday

We now interrupt your regularly scheduled episode of Throwback Thursday for an important announcement:

I DID IT!!!!!

That's right!  It has officially been 21 days since my last Coca Cola.  

It wasn't easy.  I wanted a coke every day and I passed up the opportunity for a nice cool fountain coke in a Styrofoam cup many times.  

BUT I do feel that I have definitely broken the habit.  In the meantime:

1.  I was also able to stop being addicted to caffeine with a weaned off of caffeine technique that left my headache to a dull level for only one day.

2.  I have greatly decreased my soda intake altogether, most days not having any at all.  I did have an occasional root beer or very occasional orange soda (like 2 the whole time) when we went out.  The thing is though, they don't cut it and I feel pretty good saying that I don't want to drink them for the sake of drinking empty chemicals, colors, and calories.  Maybe just the occasional fizz.

3.  I don't feel the need to run out the door and get a Coke because my 21 days is over.  In fact, I am going to go for 30 with these final 9 days being completely soda free.  I haven't decided on lemonade yet.  

4.  My weight has not changed in either direction.  I don't know if I can call quitting soda a weight loss diet.  I haven't fully "dieted" either though, this was a one task habit break folks.  One at a time.

5.  I don't have more energy, probably less without caffeine at all.  I did think that not putting all of the horrible stuff into my body every day would leave me feeling a little different for the better.  Other than the lack of guilt, I can't say that I feel differently.

6.  So while I can't say the typical "I gave up this bad for you food" statements about feeling extra great, I do feel good not being addicted to something.  Even as silly as this addiction was, I did feel kind of bound to it.  I would actually get a head ache and it would effect my day if I didn't have any, now I don't have to worry about it.  

Overall, I consider this a big win!

So there you have it folks!  The sticky note habit making/breaking technique is a winner for me!  I really did love pulling a sticky off of the wall every day and I knew that if I even broke down one day, then the stickies would all have to go up again.  That really worked for me.

Now I'm off to plot my next goal. Mwah ha ha.

It is SO worth it...

This was on my heart so I linked up at the "On Your Heart" linky party found HERE

*Disclaimer:  This post is sappy.  But it's true and it's on my mind.

I was talking to a dear friend last night about having babies.  She does not have any babies yet, although when she is ready, she will be the most loving and wonderful mom you know.  She was expressing how she was nervous about a future (no not yet) pregnancy and childbirth.  She was stating all of the things that I used to be nervous about too, things that I think every single "not yet" mom thinks about.  I think you know what I'm talking about....

Anyway, I purposely DON'T give a lot of details about birthing experiences (especially my first one) to nervous future moms because they can be scary.  My birthing story with my second was hilarious and embarrassing from start to finish, partially why I've never shared it online.  Typical me, with no filter, the queen of awkward, was telling that story and I think I freaked her out more.  So I got to thinking about it.

Having a baby is beautiful, natural, and wonderful.  But it can also be scary, leaky, and sometimes embarrassing.  What I want to exaggerate today is why it is so worth it to go through a short amount of weird.

Dear sweet friend, and any other future moms who are worried out there, I'm not going to tell you that it's not hard, but I am going to tell you that is more than worth it.  When that part is over, you get this:

My first picture with my new guy (after he was wiped down)

If you're like me (and I can't be the only one) You may not have a darn clue what you are doing, but it's okay.  You really do figure it out.  It still hurts a little (or maybe a lot).  You're sensitive emotionally and physically.  No, nothing will ever be the same again.  While it seems slow, your brand new sweet baby very (very, very, very) quickly develops into a wonderful personality.  You're cracking up:

And it doesn't matter what you do because you can't stop it.  You can't slow it down either.  In fact, as much as you want to freeze it, you also can't wait to see what's next.  You can't wait to see who they become and love them more and more every single day.

Oh and this:

Oh man.  This gets to a whole new level of love.  You're in this together and it is the hardest, but sweetest journey that you'll be on.  When you see them together.  Forget it.  You melted into butter before you could do anything else.

If you're like me, and it's what you want, you then get blessed to do it all over again.  It's similar, but it's totally different.  After all, you have another completely different person.  It's leaky and embarrassing again.  But very soon, you have this:

This picture apparently became a tradition.

Who also develops a wonderful personality all too quickly:

Only this time, you get this along with it:

Those moments grow into these:

Even when they do the most basic things, you think it's the greatest thing ever.

It's not always easy.  They leak:

They're very messy:

But you love them.  You love them so much.  By now, you don't care WHAT you did in that labor room.

You're tired, but you're strong and so in love.  The next thing you know, you have these wonderful little people who take over your everything and you love it.  Memories of a birthing area are there, but they're fond, even when they're embarrassing or yes, sometimes traumatic.

That's because they're yours.

Those memories and those times; those belong to you and they are unique to you, just like my experiences here are all unique to me.  They are the moments that start it all.  And from my experience, they are SO worth it.

Throwback Thursday 2

I had a lot of fun incorporating "Throwback Thursday" into the bliggety blog last week.  I thought I'd try it again!

This post was originally posted in December of 2012 (here) when the blog was a brand new baby.  I still love the encouragement that I felt when she sent it to me.  I still love the sentiment that it brings in.  I still feel the same way.  I still put out the same offer.  Anything making your heart sing lately?  Send it my way!  I'd love to hear about it!

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Your Singing Hearts Again!

My bestie sent this to me via Facebook and I have to admit, I kind of loved it!  (126)



What I think that she was referring to when sending this and saying that it reminded her of me (so flattered!) was the post here about Giving.

Thank you friend!

If you have something that is making your heart sing, please send it to me or comment on any post on here and I would love to share it!

Throwback Thursday: Giving

I originally posted this post in November of 2012.  You can see the original here.

This is one of my favorite personal posts.  I used it as one of my writing examples when I applied to write for TBMB.  I wanted to "throwback" a couple of years to love it again...  So you can either click on the original link, or just read here:

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To me, it is one of life's great ironies... When you give, you get more than what you gave.

Today our family (all 16 of us) went to downtown to feed the hungry.  We made sandwiches, chips, apples, and water.  The kids decorated bags and packed them.  We handed them out.  It just felt good.  (57)

Even the 2 year old got it.  As we're driving away from the experience, our conversation went like this...

C- "We gave man our lunch."

Us- "Yes, C.  He didn't have any food for lunch and we did so we gave him some to eat."

C- "Yeah.  We share lunch."

Oh my gosh, it hardly gets sweeter than a conversation like that!  I have to admit that I wasn't thinking that he was going to get it.  But on his own level, he did.  I can't express the happiness I felt knowing that he felt good helping someone out.  (58)

We may have given those people some meals, but we walked away with SO much more.  I feel so grateful for the lesson and experience that they gave our family.  It's important to us that we raise our boys knowing that there are needs and wanting to fill them.  Holidays are so fun and I love the traditions that go along with them, but I want them to get more than just the receiving end of the holidays.  I want them to get giving.  I also really want to give them experiences and I can't wait to turn something like this into a tradition.

Before going, we read a story about our favorite role model. (59)  Especially when it comes to giving.  We read a story to all of the kids (and adults) from Luke 17 where Jesus heals some men with Leprosy.  It's a good read if you're wondering.

If the Bible isn't your favorite read then know that giving isn't just in the Bible.  I know that Christian people aren't the only ones who can be good at giving!  I also read in Good Housekeeping Magazine this week that giving is a good habit of people who are happy.  I have to agree!

If you have given or are giving please let me know, let our hearts sing together!

Things I Currently Love

I'm not typically a HUGE fan of most "things".  They take up space and distract me.  I have to dust them.  I try to have a "less is more" mindset most of the time.  Sometimes though, I just get surges of "ooh, I love this and that."

Now, we certainly don't live in a sterile empty room.  We have things, I just like to keep them under control.

Having said that, I am currently LOVING some things lately.  These are in no particular order:

1.  "Let it Go" by Idina Menzel

That's right, myself along with every elementary aged and younger girl in America is currently obsessed with this song.  I listened to it for almost an entire 3 miler this week.  I'm not ashamed to admit it.  The movie is pretty high up there too.  Just saw that last week.

2.  The Help by Kathryn Stockett

I haven't seen the movie, but the book was phenomenal.  I was furious, crying, laughing, and gasping all on one page.  Then I'd turn the page and do it again.  Amazing.  I'm late to this ball game, but it was certainly better late than never.

                       

3.  Call the Midwife on PBS.  (link)

Just so wonderful.  Old episodes are on Netflix.  The latest season started on Sunday, they're in the sixties now.  Sigh.

Source

                               

4.  Big fancy watches.  Like this one, if a girl is dreaming:

Kate Spade Link Here

                   

5.  Rosemary Tomato Boar's Head Ham- I get this at Publix (another favorite).  Yum.

Okay, so maybe none of these "things" actually take up any space, but they are currently making my heart sing.  Just wanted to share!  Anything in particular that you are glad was invented or created out there?

My Heart Sings

The Sun is up

The sky is blue,

It's beautiful,

and so are you.

Song Lyrics by The Beatles

Moms4Moms

Oh Mommas!  It has happened to every.single one of us.  We make a decision for our family and our babies and it gets judged.  Reprimanded.  Even looked at funny.

Every thing from the child's name, to their outfit, to how you feed them is critiqued.  Mommies are already prone to questioning their decisions and now on top of that, they're thinking about how those decisions will be looked at by other mommies.  Today you can go on the internet and be just completely blasted for, let's face it, sometimes very minor parenting details.

Here's the deal:

You're doing a good job Mom!

Today is #Moms4Moms day where we are celebrating Moms and spreading the word to "Love More, Judge Less."  You can find more about it on the Tampa Bay Moms Blog, the TBMB Facebook Page, or the CT Working Moms (partnering with the Bump!)

I was so excited about this!  I felt like I could have done it all day long!  I even went all Andy Warhol on it and made it into a Mommy Diptych:

What are your Mommy thoughts?  Feel free to comment below and let me know!  Spread the word and tell a Mommy today that she's got it going on!

No One Said that Being a Princess Would Be Easy

Wow you guys, the time has come.

What you ask?  The time for me to stop talking about my race!  Haha.

We've exceeded our fundraising goals.

I've got my ears, they passed the dress rehearsal:

I did my last training run.  On the beach.  It was perfect and relaxing.

I got my fingernails painted red.  I was going for "Minnie Mouse" red but that ended up being a polish called, "Die another day".  I laughed thinking that that was actually appropriate for Sunday, haha.

And now I'm ready to go.  The next time you see me, I will have a little more metal in my life!  I can't wait to share the results with you all!

Easy Valentine (that everyone will love!)

*  I linked this post up to the Linky Party found here (and at the other blogs listed!)

I had to share the valentines that I made for my class this year (hence the "teacher desk top" background.)

I realize that I used them as valentines, but I say, why wait a year?  I think that these would be a fun surprise any day!

These were super easy to make and they were a huge hit.  Every single one was different, just like the real minions.  Some had one eye.  Their mouths were all different.  Their hair was different.  Each was a unique Minion.

Here's what I did:

1.  I bought little cakes (Twinkie like cakes)

2.  I Hot glued eyes (or just eye) to the cake.

3.  With a permanent marker, I drew on goggles and a mouth.  

4.  For the "card" I cut blue (like the Minion's overalls) paper strips into 1.5 inch X 6 inch pieces.

5.  Write the note on each piece.

6.  Wrap around and glue ends together with a glue stick.

This was quick and really fun.  

House and Home Project

* I linked this post up to the Linky Party found here.

Okay, back during New Year's I posted on the TBMB about a corner of my house that I wanted to update.  It was the entry way and "command center" of our home and it was driving me nuts.  There was a broken shelf with 2 pegs that held all of our bags.  It was a dull color.  The floor had shoes strewn about and the counter was annoying me.  So I decided to get on it, you can see the first steps that I took in the link:  Before picture

So the counter was cleared.  A basket in a drawer helped me to organize my keys and phone and such. But I still didn't love the bag area and I couldn't stand the shoes.

Then we went Target.  We were going to get some command hooks and stick them on the wall.  I wanted each of us to have our own hook.

But then we didn't like anything.

Ah, Target, you are so smart.  I was walking by one of the seasonal displays in the storage bin section and there they were.  Bright, beautiful animal wall hooks.  They were metal, there were 4 animals.  We were in love.  (I tried really hard to find a link for them and could not for the life of me.)

We took old shelf down, and put up new hooks, even though the wall was now unevenly colored (even more).  We had this...

Our entryway is perpendicular to this wall,
so this is right when you walk in.

Yay for hooks.  Yikes for wall!  And still, no fix for the shoes.

I wanted a bright and bold color to complement the bright colors of the hooks.  Navy blue might have been nice too.  Or a mustard yellow.  Here's what I came up with:

Venus Tea by Behr

This color also happens to be the color of my living room wall.  It's leftovers were in my laundry room!  Score!

So I patched up holes, taped and painted.  This took me two coats and an entire week of nap time.  Really.

One step closer!  Now the shoes (finally)  I was at Home Depot and saw the awesome plant hangers that the link sent you to.  I took the brown plant growing stuff out and bought just the frame.  I put it on the wall and VOILA!

Organized, bright, colorful command center!  I'm the giraffe, Lukas is the green pig (by process of elimination), C is the dark blue rhino and T is the Kelly green elephant.

My favorite part is that the shoes are off the floor and by the door ready to go.  Yay for putting a small but important amount of responsibility on the small guys!

Who would've thought that a post about a tiny section of my house would be so detailed?

Blogging

*I posted yesterday.  I know that's different, but I was excited.  Go here to see that post.

I am nowhere close to making "rules about how to blog."  This is in no way a post about blogging advice, just another aha moment brought to you by me.

Now that that's out of the way, I was inspired yesterday, as I am most days by Nienie and this blog post in particular.

I loved her three questions that she asks herself before each post:

1. Who is my audience?

2. What am I going to share/write in my post?

3. Can I freely talk about God?

You may or may not know about how I've gone back and forth about blogging (especially about my kids).  Just like any other activity that I want to devote my time to, I thought it was a good idea to come up with a plan or a focus of some sort.    

I thought that I'd add some more questions/guidelines that I really do ask myself before posting:

1.  Am I keeping my family safe and not over-exposed?  and

2.  Is this time on the computer right now taking away from my family time?

If those questions don't result in answers that I am comfortable with, I rethink my blogging experience for that post/time.  

I am excited to share this legacy with my kids one day.  I am thrilled to share all of the little things in life that make my heart sing.  I hope that I can be a reflection somehow of God's love through writing.  I am blessed by those things and this blog. (318)

Random reposted picture.  

And to stay on theme, and to channel my inner NieNie:

The End

Message

Do you ever go to church and leave there thinking that there is no way you can take the information you got that day and NOT do something with it? (315)

That thought process was one of the reasons that I started this blog in the first place.  I was fueling up every Sunday at church and needed a way to get out into the world and actually apply or show, or even process through action, what I was/am still learning.  (More info on that here.)

This Sunday was one of those for me.  This Sunday our church was discussing the disciplines of service and stewardship, or as it was defined when you  put those together: generosity.  

www.bridgepointonline.org

We were challenged with the question of how we approach those disciplines.  I was reminded that I GET to serve, I GET to give, I GET to go to church on Sundays.  Not I have to.  What good is it to serve and love others with an attitude of obligation?  It accomplishes things, but is it really serving it's real purpose?  Is it really showing why I love?  Does my service and stewardship reflect a partnering with God?  Because if it did, there's no way I wouldn't be jumping up and down with the opportunity to do it.  (316)

I needed this reminder.  I needed to ask myself:  "Am I living a generous life?"

Then (and this is one of my favorite parts) we got to go over a story that I've heard my entire life, but with a fresh perspective.  (Mark 6:  Feeding the 5,000).  When the disciples were saying that the people needed to eat, Jesus told them to go feed them.  When they didn't have any food, Jesus said, GO and see the food.  Go first, then see. (This was very, very paraphrased, that's why I put the Mark 6 there.)  

God is so generous and so in control.  That information and reminder gets me pumped to GO and see, and to live generously.  Just thought I'd share :) (317)

I Can't Believe It, but I Can

This is what I feel like today:

Old picture at a hotel

On July 23rd, 2013 (which I just now realized is exactly 7 months before the actual race) I clicked on a button that signed me up for an amazing journey.  Then I had a heart attack.  (not really)

After the encouragement of a good friend, I signed up to 1.  Run another half marathon (this time at Disney!) and 2.  Raise $1250 for Autism Speaks.  You know the story, if not go here.

I hit click.  I panicked for 10 seconds, where in tarnation would I get that from?  I got on it.  The ball started rolling.

I had a fun Thirty One Party fundraiser that was specially tailored to Autism Speaks (311), went viral (or at least I felt like I was, sheesh), sold calendars, and had a fundraising event at Menchies.

Yesterday at around 3:30 ish I got the email.  Over $1250 had been raised.  (313)  We raised the money.  You see, I really, honestly could not have done it without the support and help from people.  This experience has really impressed me when it comes to other people genuinely wanting to help.

I also feel rooted for and supported.  You all did that.(314)

But it never was about me was it?  That's my favorite, this was all for a good goal and a good cause and I still feel this way!

I don't want you to feel though that just because I reached my goal, that means that Autism Speaks (and even my event page) can't still benefit from financial support.  So here is my link again.  Even if you're not donating, go see the part where it says over $1250 and my little meter line is at 100%.  It makes me giddy every time!

More is Caught Than Taught

I was recently running with a good friend of mine (who is also the mother of a college student and a high school student).  We were talking about my boys and how C is incredibly verbal and T is really coordinated/athletic and so on.

Of course I think that C is also active and T is also intelligent, but she reminded me of some good advice:

"More is caught than taught."  

In the context of the conversation, she was telling me to be careful about how I "label" my children.  She and I already have a close relationship where this kind of advice is appropriate.  She knows that I think that they are both amazing.  She also knows that they each have their own personalities and talents that should be showcased, but her advice was still poignant.  

Working with students and then meeting their parents is always a lot of fun to me.  Just today (after having a conference with a student's mom) I watched the student use the same exact mannerisms as I had seen in her mom earlier in the week.  It was dead on.  

I seriously doubt that the mom ever sat down and said, "now when you say this, put your eyebrows up like so."  But she learned it anyway.  

This Tampa Bay Mom's Blog post (particularly the last paragraph, not by me 308) is a lot like this.  When we're teaching our children how to do life, we aren't necessarily (yes, sometimes, but not always) sitting them down to talk about it.  We are modeling life.  

How we treat people, respond to crisis, respond to blessings, win, lose, pray, love our family members, give, react to bad drivers, carry ourselves, our self image, maintain eating and exercise lifestyles, how we treat the opposite gender.  All of these traits, and more, are caught, not (necessarily) taught.  

These sweet children are watching us.  Every day.  They are truly soaking us in.  While we're teaching them, they are also teaching us so much about life.  

I am so thankful for good advice and friends who are willing to give it.  (309) I am not telling you this today as a way to tell you how to parent, or even how to act in front of other people's children.  I am just sharing the recent aha moment that I had in my parenting, perhaps it can be an aha moment for you too.  

And boy am I thankful for aha moments. (310)

The Professor

*287 can be found on the Ten000Reasons Facebook page (link here or checkout the sidebar)

I really am so proud of Lukas.

Last week, he began a new adventure.  An adventure that is the direction of his career goals.

Last week, he officially became Professor Hefty (288).

He is teaching 30 or so future educators how to teach math.  Getting to work together, I have seen his professional development in action and he is so good at it.  I really feel like he can impact math education in a big way.  It's really fun to learn from and be inspired by your husband at work.

So here's to my main squeeze.  Watching you grow has been a blast, and I can't wait to continue our adventure!

I get to kiss the professor (289).  :)

So Professorial (yep, I just made up that word)

Happy Announcement!

I am thrilled to let everyone know that there will be a new baby in our lives.  No I'm not pregnant.  But one of my very best friends is!  (283)

That's right everyone!  Alicia and Jason are going to have a baby this coming July!  You might know Alicia and Jason.  To make a long, hilarious, and detailed story very short; we got to share in the happiness of their wedding day (284):

After you check out how pretty everything is and ooh aah over the bride and groom, I'll have you note that my jump is the awesome one toward the middle and Lukas is on the end :)

They put up with my craziness when I was pregnant (I was a hard pregnant lady) and then shared in the joy of spending time with our babies, even becoming some of their best friends (285):

And now it's their turn!  I am so excited for them and I can't wait to snuggle up on Sweet Baby M.  If you want to read about their journey, you can catch them over here on her blog (286).  Just. SO. Excited!

Grateful Project

*Please go and check me out on Tampa Bay Mom's Blog today!  My post goes up at 1:00 EST

I saw this video this weekend and it really inspired me (278).  I love her grateful project.

I know a couple of people who have done a picture a day, and I find them so fun to follow.

I really like how she prints them and journals them.

I agree with her that gratitude is so key for happiness.  I just love this!  Love it!

If you'd like to follow my grateful adventure, I will be doing my best on Instagram @heftylk #kellyisgrateful

Making 2014 Count

A host of blogs (including one of my personal favorites, Little Baby Garvin) is putting together a linky party to discuss the goals of the coming year!    Here is my contribution:

1. What is something you want to change, or a goal you want to set for the New Year & what is your plan for making it happen?

~  Our family is starting out the year gluten free.  I know that this is very trendy now, but Lukas has most of the symptoms of someone who has a gluten intolerance so we are going to give it a try and see if it works!  We've already begun working in the direction of gluten free, but we're going to be more strategic now.

~ I am also running in the Disney Princess Half Marathon on February 23rd.  I have a training schedule (that I am on time with!) and I am $244 away from meeting my fundraising goal of $1250 for Autism Speaks, more on that here.

2. Many people chose a word to reflect on, live by or aspire to for the New Year. Let us know your word, how you decided upon it & how you plan to incorporate it into 2014.

~ My word is kindness.  I had already set the goal before coming up with a word to use kind words when I am talking about myself.  I wouldn't let other people talk to me the way that I do sometimes, so in order to boost my self esteem, I am not allowing self negativity.

3. I will make 2014 count by...

~ Tracking joy here on my blog!  I will continue to keep count of the things that make my heart sing!

Well, that was fun huh?  Do you have any goals this year?  I don't usually try to do New Year's Resolutions, but these were all goals that I planned to try anyway!  If you want to check out more blogs, I am linking up here.  Go check them out!

A Clean 2014!

I love Christmas.  Really, I do.  I love the decorations and the memories and just everything!  I did want to share the decor around the house with you.

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The real point of today's post however, is that I LOVE January 1st.  That is clean up day in our home.

I wanted to title this post, "Naked" but I thought that title would bring in viewers of a genre that I didn't intend for.  : /

But naked is how I describe the January 1st Hefty home.  I spent yesterday doing a serious purge.  We don't have a whole lot of stuff to begin with, but we still managed to have unused items anyway!  I didn't even add any decorations because what we had was enough!

My two purging rules/mantras this year were:

1.  If I haven't used it in 2013 it's going.
2.  "Have nothing in your house that you don't find to be useful or believe to be beautiful."  (William Morris)

I think that deep down, I am a wannabe minimalist when it comes to decorating.  I think that what it really is though is that I'm a minimalist when it comes to cleaning.  For example, I have entire pieces of furniture that I'm kind of like, eh, do I need that?  The truth is, I really just don't want to dust it.

Either way, January 1st just feels good.  It's a wonderfully fresh new start, even for our little house and home.  (277)

Make sure you check back tomorrow to see about some 2014 goals that we have.  :)