Jonahisms

So for a while now I've been meaning to keep track of the funny things Jonah says. Of course they aren't nearly as funny without his voice and pronunciations...but oh well. Here's some classics-

(in car while I'm driving)
jonah: "Mom, you're an idiot"
me: "if you say that again you're going to get a spank in the mouth"
jonah: "no I'm not, you're too far away"

"Where does God live?"
"Where does Jesus work?"

"I don't like Solomon, I want him to go back in your tummy"
"Solomon, stop smiling at me!"

(dog is barking incessantly)
jonah: "job you stop barking or else you're going on time out. 1..2...3 okay you're going on time out" (then he pulls him into my bedroom and closes the door.)

gram carol: "jonah if you continue I'm going to have to call your mommy"
jonah: "you call my mommy right now!" (in angry, so what? tone)

"Don't be scared, Jesus is watching over you"

"Mommy and Daddy is the boss, I'm a child"

"I'm so frustrated!" (i hear this one daily)

"no I didn't pee in my pants, I just dribbled" (with soaked shorts)

"gram allison is my best buddy in the whole world"

(just woke up, first words out of his mouth) "I want to wear my tiger suit today"

(after I'm done working he usually says) "how was your work Mom?"
(as my clients leave he sometimes says) "thanks for coming here!"

"Daddy is a man, I'm a big boy"

(at store)
cashier: "hi! what's you're name?"
jonah: "Jonah Adam Squarepants"

"hmmm...how about...." (his answer to any suggestion he doesn't like..fill in the end of statement with his idea)

I'm sure I'll think of more sometime... he is hilarious and precious. I wonder what he'll say tomorrow...

My exciting life

Okay, so I have to get over the guilt of how long it's been since I've last blogged. Why am I constantly putting pressure on myself to "perform"? Always, for as long as I can remember, I have been striving to be perfect. No one else's standards, just my own unrealistic expectations of myself. I drive myself nuts. So, it's okay Hannah... just because you haven't typed one thing on your blog in, oh, 3 months. Oh well... I'm sure all of my 2 readers will forgive me.

So... I thought I'd list the things I'm excited about. Let's concentrate on the good, positive things in my life.

#1 I am going to be a mentor to 2 junior high age girls in Elgin. They live in a subsidized housing community and have a pretty tough life. I haven't met them yet, but hopefully will next week, and then start getting to know them. I am so excited for this opportunity. I really have never done this, actually nothing like this at all. I have been convicted in the last year or so that I am not doing anything uncomfortable, anything to grow or stretch myself. I think that is a vital part of a growing faith, and it was missing for me. So I did a service project with a place called Riverwoods Christian Center, and got connected with this specific community. I felt drawn to these kids, and I know God is moving my heart to impact someone's life. I'm nervous, I don't feel "worthy" of the task, but that's good. When we are weak, He is strong. Please pray for me as I build these relationships. I will keep you updated!

#2 I am leading a women's Bible study at our church called Entrusted With a Child's Heart. It is a wonderful study, and I know I will learn a lot. I'm also nervous about this one, since I am significantly younger and less experienced than most of the ladies at my table. But I know that God placed me there, so I'm trusting Him that it will be okay!

#3 My boys are adorable. Solomon is really starting to have his own personality. He is so charming and sweet...his eyes twinkle when he sees me! Jonah is so smart and amazing. I am overwhelmed at how blessed I am to have these children. How am I going to parent them well enough? It's so scary. Again, please pray for me to have wisdom and grace.

#4 Chris and I are leading a couples small group again this year. I love our group and meeting together always lifts my spirit. We'd love to add another couple or 2 this year....

#5 My Mary Kay business. I feel like it's beginning for me now, I am getting more and more orders, and I think it's only going to get better. I love the company and products, and I am having a lot of fun with it.

#6 One of my best, oldest, friends and one of my cousins are pregnant! I'm so excited to share in their experiences and to have some new babies to love! They are due really close to one another and it's so exciting.

That's it for now...I know there are probably more things to look forward to this fall, but those are some highlights. I am blessed beyond measure. God has been so faithful and good to us... writing these things out really makes me thankful to Him for all that I have been given.