Thank God For Grandma

I am so thankful for my mother-in-law. Silvia and David came to visit for the weekend, and boy did they come just in time. Baby Grace had been sick last week with a tonsil infection and I think my little bug passed her little bug to me. I have spent the last two days in bed. Sore throat, congested, light headed, achy...horrible. And Grandma and Grandpa came to the rescue and made sure all the kiddos (and Larry) ate and did what needed to be done. When they visit, I just love to sit back and watch Grandma Siliva and Grandpa David interact with Grace. I tell ya, the girl can do no wrong in their eyes. Love just oozes out of their hearts for that little girl. Angel and Alliah take it all in, too. Alliah loves when Grandma says, "Come here, mommy, sit with me and keep me warm." She lies next to her on the couch and just cherishes every moment. Angel loves that Grandma keeps his tummy full. She makes sure he's never hungry. And Grandpa David? He keeps all three kids laughing with games, puzzles, stories and whatever else he can come up with. Thankfully, today I'm feeling much better and I know that's thanks to Grandma and Papa. I got to sleep all afternoon yesterday, and until 10am today. They had to go back home this morning, but I am so thankful they were here just at the right time.

The Drama

So all who know us, know that our little Alliah tends to be somewhat dramatic. Oh she knows how to get those water works going in a heartbeat! Well, she's been having a lil' bit of trouble telling the truth. It's not HUGE things she's lyin' about. They are very small, trivial things that wouldn't make that much of a difference to me *if she didn't lie!* I don't remember what it was that she lied about this time, but I told her that she was in big trouble. Immediately the water works turned on and she was IN tears *dying!* She dropped to her knees on the kitchen floor, hands folded up to her chin, begging not to be in trouble. Now, reading this you may think we beat the child, but her punishment is usually going up to her room and staying in there until we tell her she can come out. Now, this isn't too bad of a punishment, I know. But that's until we forget she's up there and she stays in her room for like an hour! *bad mommy* Anyways, this time I held back the "go to your room" line and just stared at her. I was at my wits end on what to do with this lying kid! Alliah just stared back at me like a deer in headlights, flubbing her lips as the tears rolled into her mouth. After about 20 seconds, (while still buckeled down on the kitchen floor) she looked up at me and said, "Whatever you do to me, I'll still love you Mom..." Awww man!! What'd you go and say that for, Alliah? How am I supposed to send you upstairs after hearing that? I called her over to me and hugged her and told her that it wasn't good to lie. I explained *again* that it didn't please the Lord to lie and that she was pleasing the devil "the father of lies" when she did it. She didn't know why she lies. She just knew mama was about to get mad at her and she wanted to fix it - and quick. She HATES for me to be upset with her. Needless to say, that was the end of that. She's told one or two little lies since then, but nothing horrific. I cracked up just yesterday when she said she'd done all her homework and chores. She said yes, then said, "Oh no wait, no I didn't. I lied. I'll go upstairs and do it now, okay Mom?" And she said it with such enthusiasm! I had to let her off the hook. What am I gonna DO with that child???

My Godson

On Mother's Day, May 10, 2010, Larry and I stood beside Nicole and Corwin at their church as they dedicated their baby boy, Elijah, to the Lord. Both Larry and I felt so honored that Corwin and Nicole chose us to be Eli's Godparents. It is now our job to always encourage Nicole and Corwin to raise Eli in the ways of the Lord and to pray for them as they parent this little one. If they fail to do that, we will ensure that Eli knows about the Lord and do everything within our power to see him live his life for Jesus. Nicole and Corwin are such great parents. They are establishing a strong, christian foundation for both their boys that will last forever. "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Eli is just so lovable and huggable. He is truly a gift from God and we love him and the Davis clan so very, very much!

My Parents

Isn't this just one of the nicest photos you have ever seen? Yep, that's right. I came from these two. No wonder I came out so beautifully! LOL These two are responsible for making me who I am today. Dad's sense of humor and mom's sense of sensibility have gotten me a long way. Some of the greatest memories I have are growing up in my parents' home, along with my funny, out-going, and sometimes outspoken siblings. Mom and Dad did a great job raising us kids. Now that I have three kids of my own I sit back and wonder, "How the heck did they do with with five of us??" Blows my mind. I never felt like I was a bother or or nuisance. I never felt pushed aside or left unloved. My mom and dad loved me. They loved us all and continue to more and more each day. Now that I'm an adult, I enjoy my parents company more and more. I loved being with mom and dad when I was a child, but through the teen years I sorta wandered. Wanted to be with friends, other family, boys. But they were there all the way through it, just waiting for the day to come that I would long to be with them again. Thankfully, my husband loves my parents and always wants to invite them anywhere we go. Especially if we're not taking the children. So, here's to my beautiful, loving and awesome parents!