The Protectors of Princesses

I have fantabulous news!!!! Papa Bear starts His journey home today!! YAY!! Can't wait till Monday when he gets home!!!



I want to thank all the Dads out there for being so very awesome!! Thank you for being the Protectors of Princesses and the Kind Kings of  Knights.


Thanks and GOD Bless!!
~Wiggles

My Favorite Christmas Time Treat

Today it snowed by the shovel full.



Coming inside freezing cold makes you want to drink something hot and comforting.

Something like......a Candy Cane Hot Chocolate!

Canada's coffee franchise makes a really good candy cane hot chocolate and I was determined to make some here at home.

So I crunched up candy canes and added a teaspoon full to my regular hot chocolate mix.

It tasted awesome!!! I am definitely going to make it again!







I recommend you try it! Come on, I dare you! :)

Jelly Beans 
 

Self Esteem Part 3

Hi guys, sorry that it took me so very long to write the 3rd part to this series. But better late than never, right.

 Self Esteem = Image

 

 

 

 

For the third and final instalment of this series I have decided to talk about how the Expectations of Others effect our self esteem.


When people describe someone they not only include what they look like, and who they hang out with, they also describe what their achievements are. They may also include the expectations they have for that person, stating their very own preconceived notions about them.


If you had 4 Sallys in your grade, you may refer to one as the Popular Sally, one as the Plain Sally, one as the Sporty Sally, and one as the Smart Sally. In that list the Sallys are all described by your  most prominent preconceived notion of who they are. However, 5 years down the track Plain Sally might not be so plain anymore, and Sporty Sally might be more into her science fiction movies. But our notions or image of them doesn't always change with them.

We are often described by other's first impressions. As I have said before, what others say or don't say has a very large effect on our self esteem.

But wasn't this post supposed to be about how other people's expectations effect our self esteem. Well it still is, you see the expectations that others have of us are fueled by their first impressions.

Most people make known their expectations of us. Since we are people who aim to please, we automatically alter ourselves (or at least start second guessing our own goals and priorities) in such a way that fits their expectations.


But we do not need to do so, as long as we are trying our best to follow God's will, because in 2 Timothy 2:21 it says,

"Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonourable, he will be a vessel for honourable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the house, ready for every good work."

In this verse we are told that no matter what our past is The Lord, in all His goodness, and love, can cleanse us from all our wrongs and use us to glorify Him in ways that are yet unknown to ourselves.

Remember that you are an amazing creation of God and that He has a wonderful plan for you. He wants to use you in such amazing ways!


Thanks and God bless!!!
~Wiggles

P.S. Here are the links to Part One and Part Two of this Self Esteem Series:               Self Esteem Part 1

                                      Self Esteem Part 2 

 

And Then It Snowed

Last week it was all about rain.

Now it is snow and below freezing temperatures.

There is not enough snow for it to look beautiful, and not enough sunshine to make it sparkle. Just thin, cold, and icy.

First the snow falls, then melts and turns slushy. Then the icy cold wind blows and it forms a hard crust.

But one great thing about the snow, it lets us know that it is almost Jesus's birthday. Soon it will be time to party!!!!

Love Mumzy

A Little Christmas Spirit

Today my delightful children set up the Christmas Tree. They couldn't restrain themselves any longer. Waiting until Papa Bear got home just wasn't going to cut it. Unfortunately we have to have a fake tree due to my allergies.

First they cleared out the sunroom.

 



Then Jelly Beans worked on the lower levels.

Wiggles had her turn next and 
added the middle.









Finally Kiwi Boy placed the top on.

 

 

They also had help from a friend.

 

 

 

 

This is the beautiful result!

 

 

 

Thanks kids I really appreciate your hard work,

Mumzy

 

 

 



Counting Down!!!

I have now completed two exams and have only One to go!!!




I am super excited to be done because it means that Christmas will be here!






Wish me luck (it's a night exam and I like to go to bed before it officially ends).




It always helps to have a study buddy. Thanks Little Monkey!

Jelly Beans


 

Christmas Concert

Tonight we had our annual Children's Christmas Concert at church. We had fun and chaos, some singing, more chaos, and some more fun. As usual our class that consists of 2, 3, and 4 year olds looked adorable! And the best part? We all got to share Candy Canes when we were done!

 

We coloured while we waited for all our friends to arrive.

 

Some were more eager than others.

 

Getting our smiles on.

 

Candy Canes for a job well done!



The big kids did a great job too! I am sorry we didn't get any pictures of them.

Mumzy