I was thinking about how much my kids are like me and then sometimes they are just like Marty. The girls are so much like me that there is a lot on conflict some day. Other days we are so in sync with each other it makes a beautiful memory.
I just took a personality quiz and here are the results. I'm not surprised. Just about every time I take a quiz like this I'm riding the fence on one of the characteristics. This time I am split between the ISFJand the ISFP
I can agree with most of what it says about me. It does say that I am likely to have a well-kept home. Now most of you know that I don't, but given that our house is 1075 square feet and we have 6 people and a lot of junk...well, let's say I don't have a place for everything...hence a cluttered house. Maybe this is why it bothers me so much that I do have a messy house...hmmm?
I took more than one to see if I could get a different result with different tests. I didn't. Here are a few links to try out-
Temperament and Personality Typing
BLOGinality - the personality test
A Virtual Plethora of Tests - This one has a variety of personality, emotional, intelligence and other tests. Some of the links didn't work for me, though.
Saturday, April 23, 2005
Our Second Born
Today, Hannah is 4 years old. She has turned out quite lovely so far, I must say. In the beginning, when I first found out she was on the way, I was really stressed out. Marty and I had a bit of money trouble. In fact, we were very broke. We never went hungry, we always had utilities, but I felt we were nearing the end of the rope.
Because of that, some might say we were foolish not to prevent a pregnancy, but I beg to differ. God used that pregnancy to teach me many things. I cried in my mother-in-law's arms when I couldn't see the doctor because we didn't have insurance. I had to swallow my pride and just cry and trust God. He made a way. I had heard about Jehovah-Jireh -- The Lord our Provider. But it didn't have a critical meaning to me until December of 2000, when God allowed Marty to win some money on a game show. The Lord allowed enough to meet our needs and then some, but not so much that we didn't have to work. He was El-Shaddai -- The God Who is Sufficient for the Needs of His People.
After Hannah was born I rarely slept. She was a fussy baby and I really had to rely on God for my strength. That child continued to push me into further growth by her determined outlook and curiosity. She was a very different kind of baby than our firstborn was. Not easy...but she outgrew the colic and baby trouble after awhile. Then she was all smiles. I have often called her Hannah Joy. She loved to laugh with her big sister--she didn't even need a reason. She would scoot and pull her walker with her sister hitching a ride and they both giggled like crazy! She still loves to laugh.
The second year was tough since Hannah decided to make her own rules and get into everything!
This last year was much better. She has certainly shown signs of growing up and understanding things. She does wear her heart on her sleeve every day. My sweet daughter is getting to be a good helper, too.
I'm looking forward to this year with my smiley girl. She teaches me a lot about myself every day.
Because of that, some might say we were foolish not to prevent a pregnancy, but I beg to differ. God used that pregnancy to teach me many things. I cried in my mother-in-law's arms when I couldn't see the doctor because we didn't have insurance. I had to swallow my pride and just cry and trust God. He made a way. I had heard about Jehovah-Jireh -- The Lord our Provider. But it didn't have a critical meaning to me until December of 2000, when God allowed Marty to win some money on a game show. The Lord allowed enough to meet our needs and then some, but not so much that we didn't have to work. He was El-Shaddai -- The God Who is Sufficient for the Needs of His People.
After Hannah was born I rarely slept. She was a fussy baby and I really had to rely on God for my strength. That child continued to push me into further growth by her determined outlook and curiosity. She was a very different kind of baby than our firstborn was. Not easy...but she outgrew the colic and baby trouble after awhile. Then she was all smiles. I have often called her Hannah Joy. She loved to laugh with her big sister--she didn't even need a reason. She would scoot and pull her walker with her sister hitching a ride and they both giggled like crazy! She still loves to laugh.
The second year was tough since Hannah decided to make her own rules and get into everything!
This last year was much better. She has certainly shown signs of growing up and understanding things. She does wear her heart on her sleeve every day. My sweet daughter is getting to be a good helper, too.
I'm looking forward to this year with my smiley girl. She teaches me a lot about myself every day.
Tuesday, April 19, 2005
Hmmmm...
#3 had gotten in the tub with #2 as #1 was getting out. The water was dirty, so I was letting the old water drain out while #3 was sitting there. All of a sudden, the youngest frantically put her bath toys in the toy basket and was hurrying to get out. I told her to just stay in the tub and I'd put warm, clean water in it for her. She looked at me with her big hazel eyes and was about to cry and said, "But Mommy, I will melt!"
Thankfulness
I know it's not Thanksgiving, but I'm still thankful. Today I read the Hearts at Home Newsletter. It reminded me of how much we need to be thankful for all that our spouses (or spice, as Marty likes to say) do.
Here is what it said **Sometimes it becomes easy to notice all that our spouse doesn’t do. However, if pressed, each of us could make a list of all the things we don’t do, too. Those are the things we need to appreciate and express our gratitude for. If you haven’t said thank you to your husband for the things he handles on a regular basis, join me in giving a hats off to the man in your life. A little bit of appreciation goes a long way for all of us.**
I have never had to mow the lawn or crawl up in the attic for anything in all the time I've been Mrs. Scott. There are many other things, too, but those are probably the ones I REALLY wouldn't want to do.
Marty, when you read this, know that I appreciate your hard work to keep me at home with our girls.
Here is what it said **Sometimes it becomes easy to notice all that our spouse doesn’t do. However, if pressed, each of us could make a list of all the things we don’t do, too. Those are the things we need to appreciate and express our gratitude for. If you haven’t said thank you to your husband for the things he handles on a regular basis, join me in giving a hats off to the man in your life. A little bit of appreciation goes a long way for all of us.**
I have never had to mow the lawn or crawl up in the attic for anything in all the time I've been Mrs. Scott. There are many other things, too, but those are probably the ones I REALLY wouldn't want to do.
Marty, when you read this, know that I appreciate your hard work to keep me at home with our girls.
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Becoming a Mother
I became a mother in 1999. I was not the first of my sisters, nor was I the first of my friends. Yesterday my friend, Linda, from high school became a mother. On March 28 Rikki, the youngest of my 4 sisters, had her first baby. Now my circle of sisters and closest friends are all in the same category of mothers. Although we are all at different stages of it, it will be one more thing to draw us closer. I am still waiting for one more cousin and one more friend to join us...hopefully soon!!
There is so much more than sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and potty training to talk about. There is emotional support for those days when you think you just can't do it right. There is someone to call when your little one wants to sing a song. Someone else understands why you let your 3 year old wear whatever she wants, even if it doesn't match.
Gone are the days of deciding which club to go to--replaced by deciding whether to go to McDonald's Playland or Chic-Fil-A.
No more staying out until 3 am with "the girls"--Now I am up until 1 am with my newest baby girl...then up again at 7 for the bigger kids. All spare time is no longer spent shopping at the mall or reading a novel. It is spent doing laundry, shopping at Wal-mart, and reading parenting magazines 10 minutes at a time...oh and cleaning when I can fit it in...which some might say is not often enough.
Even with all of the sacrifices, Motherhood is still better than anything I've ever done before. I have a wonderful support system. Life is good and full. All 5 of us had naps today, which is unusual. Right now I'm watching Hannah and Sarah try to eat apples with the skin still on them. Erin is watching Postcards from Buster on PBS. Lindsey has just learned to scoot herself forward in the walker and is practicing it some more. All four of them are getting along for the moment allowing me this time to blog. We might just have to dance in a while to celebrate something.
It's all good...even the tough stuff!
There is so much more than sleepless nights, dirty diapers, and potty training to talk about. There is emotional support for those days when you think you just can't do it right. There is someone to call when your little one wants to sing a song. Someone else understands why you let your 3 year old wear whatever she wants, even if it doesn't match.
Gone are the days of deciding which club to go to--replaced by deciding whether to go to McDonald's Playland or Chic-Fil-A.
No more staying out until 3 am with "the girls"--Now I am up until 1 am with my newest baby girl...then up again at 7 for the bigger kids. All spare time is no longer spent shopping at the mall or reading a novel. It is spent doing laundry, shopping at Wal-mart, and reading parenting magazines 10 minutes at a time...oh and cleaning when I can fit it in...which some might say is not often enough.
Even with all of the sacrifices, Motherhood is still better than anything I've ever done before. I have a wonderful support system. Life is good and full. All 5 of us had naps today, which is unusual. Right now I'm watching Hannah and Sarah try to eat apples with the skin still on them. Erin is watching Postcards from Buster on PBS. Lindsey has just learned to scoot herself forward in the walker and is practicing it some more. All four of them are getting along for the moment allowing me this time to blog. We might just have to dance in a while to celebrate something.
It's all good...even the tough stuff!
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