Where did summer go?

I can't believe the kids start school next week!!  At the first of the summer that seemed so far away.  And when I found out I was pregnant, I didn't think September would ever get here.  And now it's too close!  I'm feeling very unprepared, and my babies tend to come early.  So I really need to get on the ball!  I'm almost 35 weeks and 2 of mine came at 37.  WOW!!  It's even scarier seeing it in print like that!  

Ok, so here's the update - kids are almost ready for school.  We have a few more supplies to pick up, but nothing major.  They still need backpacks, but they are very picky when it comes to those.  Guess that's why we still don't have them.  We will get those this weekend.  

Madi is already saying "I go to kool".  And I keep telling her she gets to stay home with mommy.  But she doesn't seem convinced that that's better than "kool".  But I know that once she is getting one-on-one time with me, she'll love it.  Just hope she doesn't mind sharing once baby sister gets here.

Baby M still doesn't have a name.  Christopher and I just can't agree.  But that's ok.  We usually don't.  Once we have the baby in our arms, the name just becomes obvious to both of us.  It drives the hospital staff crazy b/c they want a name right away.  I've even had them come in and say "you know you can't leave the hospital till the baby has a name, right?"  One lady even had the nerve to tell me she left at 5:00, and she needed a name before that.  UM, hello!!  I'm naming my kid here!  Something they will have the rest of their life.  I don't really care what time you get off work.  But that's beside the point.  Point is - no name yet, but that's normal for us. :)

I keep getting that "is this the last one?" question.  And my response - we just don't know.  When I was horribly sick with morning sickness, I was ready to send Christopher to get things "taken care of".  But going through my baby boy stuff makes me wish for another boy.  And I'm still not convinced it's a decision God wants us to make ourself.  I think He wants to determine our family size.  I know most people find that crazy, but that's just what my "spiritual gut" says.

We are still at the same church.  Christopher and I are both feeling like it's time to move on.  On paper it makes no sense for us to do that.  We would lose that income at a time when we can't afford to lose any income.  But when God tells you to do something, you do it.  He doesn't always make sense on paper.  That's why He's God.  

Other than that, life is pretty normal around here.  Potty training Madi.  Please don't ask how it's going. ;)  Just doing our daily stuff getting ready to get back to the school routine.  Hope everyone is well!  HUGS to all!! 

Person of Faith

I've been seeing bits and pieces of an interview with Obama lately, and I've got to post my feelings on him. Let me start off by saying - I believe I have been blessed with a gift - I can read people. I know that sounds strange. But I believe most women have this to a degree. I can usually tell after a short time what kind of person someone is. This has been very beneficial to me since my hubby is a youth pastor. When we go to a new church, I can tell you within a couple of weeks (usually the first Sunday) who is going to be a good friend, and who we need to keep an eye on. I can tell you right off who the trouble makers are. I can even tell you who is being friendly, but will eventually stab us in the back. It's just something I've been blessed with.

Having said that - I believe that Obama is a liar. I believe he is fooling America. He has already fooled a few big name celebrities. One in particular does not surprise me, as this person is very "confused" about matters of faith anyway. But Obama is not what he seems. He is not being honest with America. If he is elected president, we should be afraid. He is not what he seems.

Recently he said something about being a "person of faith". However, if you look at other comments he has made, it is obvious his faith is not what he wants Americans to believe. I'm sorry, but there is only ONE way to Heaven. The Bible is very clear about that. And just b/c more and more Americans are falling for the "there are many paths to the same place" speech, does NOT make it true. It doesn't really matter what people believe or say - Truth is truth. Everyone can believe that today is Friday, but that does not make today Friday - no matter how much you want it to be true, or how many people say it's so. And a true believer will know that what I say is right. So just b/c Obama calls himself a "person of faith" does not mean faith in one true God - the only God, the God who sent His son, Jesus, to die for the sins of the world. Obama does not believe that is true.

Do we really want a president that can't even be honest about his "faith"? He's trying to win over believers, so he can get elected. I just hope the believers are paying attention to his words at all times - not just when he's trying to sound religious.