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August 18, 2005
Need a Dentist - Know of One?
Hey Chatt-town peeps: I am in need of a dentist and was wondering if anyone knew of a good one. I need general work (as far as I know), but I need to get to a dentist soon cuz I have a million and one cavaties. I went to a dentist over a year ago, but I was pregnant and so they couldn't do any x-rays or fill my cavaties. He is only seeing kids now, I guess, cuz I just called him and he won't take me. So if anyone can help a sister out, I'd appreciate it!
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August 17, 2005
This Day 20-Something Years Ago
Twenty-something years ago the most wonderful husband and father was born (you will have to ask him yourself how old he actually is). I am sure he wouldn't mind some nice gifts. Happy birthday Ben! I pray that God blesses you with MANY more years of loving Him and your family. Here's a picture in typical Blackwatch fashion:
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August 16, 2005
Party Time!
On Saturday we celebrated Jaron's 1st birthday by having family and friends over for a cookout. A good time was had by all (I hope!). Jaron did ok - he had a bad night the night before, so his nap schedule was all off and therefore he was ready for a nap when the party started. So poor Jaron had to fight sleepiness to be a gracious host. He didn't fuss much, but he wasn't the happiest that he could be. He enjoyed all his fun presents, though, and had fun playing with his cake (I'm not sure how much actually got in his mouth). And praise God for holding off the rain. The party ended at 1pm and the downpour came at 1:05pm! God is good! Below are some snapshots from the part-ay.
Jaron had plenty of help from his cousins!
Grandma Huffine made the cool Elmo cake.
Aren't they cute? We already have an arrangement with Rehema Tuju's parents.
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August 11, 2005
Where I was 1 year ago today
I was introducing Jaron to Caleb Wiegers! Michelle was in the hospital giving birth to Caleb while I was recovering from childbirth in the room right next door! Ben and I are pretty sure we heard Caleb's first cry. Look at the boys just a couple of days ago. Man have they grown! Happy Birthday Caleb!!
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The Stats Are In
Jaron had his 12 month check-up yesterday and everything looks good with our one year old. He is down to the 50th percentile in height, at 29 1/2 inches. I am not quite sure of his weight though. The nurse weighed him and the scale (a new scale at the office) read 23 lbs. 14 oz. But then the doctor told us that he was 24 lbs. 14 oz. which would put him in the 75th percentile for weight. So we just figured that maybe the scale read a pound below the actual weight. But then I was at home reading a form they gave us and written on the top it said that his weight was 23 lbs. 14 oz. So now I am confused. If he is indeed 23 lbs. 14 oz, then he lost weight since his 9 month checkup where he was 24 lbs. 5 oz. It seems strange to me that he would be losing weight at his age. But of course we were not able to talk to the doctor about it because he thought that he had gained weight. He is still a big boy, though, so I guess there isn't anything to worry about yet.
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August 09, 2005
Happy Birthday!
Today marks one year since the birth of Jaron Mosi Huffine. ONE YEAR! Man has time flown by! What a joy Jaron has been in our lives - I feel blessed that God chose me to be his mother. He has added so much to our lives and I rejoice in God's protection over Him thus far. I pray that Jaron will always be under His care and that God draws him to Himself and reigns in his life. The son of my pastor told me a few weeks ago, "I expect great things from that kid's life. I will be disappointed if he doesn't grow to be an incredible man." I told him that was a lot of pressure to have on a little baby! But as I thought about it, why not have that kind of expectation for my child? Why not expect great things from him? Not great in the eyes of the world, but great in the eyes of God and for His kingdom. If I trust in the all-powerful God, shouldn't I have faith that He could use my little boy to do amazing things for His glory? Shouldn't that be my prayer each day for my son - that God would grab a hold of his life and mold him into a vessel who desires with all of his heart to do the will of the Lord, therefore accomplishing awesome things for God's kingdom?
Happy birthday Jaron! We love you!
I sure am glad they get cuter with time!
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August 04, 2005
Parenting Survey
I was just wondering, for all you parents out there, how you have decided how to parent your child(ren). Are the choices you have made, or will make, based upon how your friends, or community you are in, do it? Or have you tried to emulate how your parents raised you? Or have you researched and read book upon book to figure out your own parenting style? Or have you just done trial and error? Or have life circumstances played a role in your decision making? Have you parenting styles changed at all after your first kid? I am thinking about parenting choices such as breastfeed or bottlefeed, and if breastfeeding, when to ween?; How to get your child to sleep; Public school, Christian School, or Homeschool?; Spank your kid or use other methods; How many kids to have?; Stay at home with your kids or put them in day care?; and so on. I don't know why I was thinking about this, but I am just curious to know why people have made the decisions they have made when it comes to parenting. So humor me let me know why you do what you do!
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August 01, 2005
Back to Normal Life...Or is That What I am Leaving Behind?
Today was my first day of being a full-time mom...again. Yesterday was officially my last day of work. I am glad to be done, even though I loved my job and especially the youth that I worked with. New City now has a full time youth director and hopefully he will be around for awhile. Otherwise, I may have to come out of retirement again! It will be interesting to see how this full-time mom thing goes. I started working part time when Jaorn was around 6 months old, so I have only been working for half of his life. But I feel like it will be different this time. Maybe it's because he is older and not as hard to take care of because he is able to entertain himself most of the time. So now I have to figure out my new life and how I will spend my time each day. Maybe I will actually get some housework done! Or maybe I will have more time to reconnect with friends. Or maybe I will take more naps! Or maybe Jaron and I will do more things outdoors (especially once he starts walking). Who knows what will happen, but I look forward to whatever it will be.
Since I now have more time on my hands, I have finally updated our pictures on our website. Check it out!
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