Some Days, I Feel Like A Really Bad Parent

Tonight, my dad's church had a Fall festival. There was a hot dog supper, followed by games and a fun kind of trick or treating. The kids had so much fun. Their favorite games was, of course, the cake walk. Ryan won a pecan pie (sorry, I will not eat that...it's too Southern for me, but Junior and Ryan LOVE it) and Kasi won a cinnamon pound cake, that is yum-o. There were all kinds of games for the kids to play, from mini-golf to cupcake decorating. For each game they played, they got a ticket they could turn in at the end for prizes.

Their trick or treating was pretty cool, too. We walked through the Sunday School rooms, and in each room we were told a bible story. Now, I grew up going to church, and there are many days I feel really guilty that I don't take my kids to church. I mean, I know all the bible stories. I can still quote bible verses, which amazes Ryan and Kasi. But, my absolute worst mommy moment came tonight, after hearing the story of David and Goliath.

The man playing David finished his story, and we were leaving the room, when Brandi looked at me and asked if the stories we were hearing were real.

Wow.

I told her they were, and then she asked if the bible told stories, or if it was just a bunch of stuff telling people how to be good.

Double wow.

It hurt my heart that my kids don't know these things. I wish I could get Junior to agree to go to church with me. I am going to tell him he doesn't have a choice, because I don't want my kids not knowing about God.

What kind of a Christian am I if I don't teach them about, or lead them to, God?

Going To Church

Junior started his new job today. This mew schedule gives him weekends off. I told him the other day that since he is now off on weekends, I want to start going to church. He said he would go, but we can not agree on what type of church to go to.

I grew up in a Baptist church, and want to find one down here that is similar to the one I grew up in...not too big, good youth programs, lots of socialization. Junior, who never really went to church, and who has been against going for as long as we've been married, wants to go to a Church Of God. I don't want to go to a church where they hoot and holler, talking in tongues. Now, I am in no way saying there is anything wrong with that, I just wouldn't feel comfortable in that kind of church. I also think that since I have more experience in church, that we should go with what I believe. I also know that I will not give in on this. How wrong is it that I would rather not go to church at all than go to anything but a Baptist church?

Church

I grew up attending a Baptist Church, which I absolutely loved. Living In New York at that time, it was uncommon to be a member of anything other than a Catholic Church. I didn't mind being different because I loved my church. My best friends didn't go to school with me. They went to church with me. I remember Sunday School, and how we were supposed to memorize a bible verse every week. All these years later, there are still a few I can recite without thinking. I think most people know John 3:16, For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life, or 1John 1:9, If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I think this is the verse that best represents my life these days. Lord knows I do my share of sinning every day, but I still know that God is willing to forgive me, even if I'm not sitting in church every week. That is a ongoing battle in my house. I would love to take the kids to church, but hubby isn't ready. It would have been perfect if we lived in Silver Springs, MD, because CineMeetings & Events is hosting the first-ever Theatre Church Conference on October 22 & 23. Click the link to find out more. I think this would be the perfect opportunity to get my husband to hear what respected thought leaders, pastors and church leaders from the nation’s most innovative growing churches have to say. To find out more, like event schedules, check out their website. It sounds like they have a lot of interesting talks scheduled about the future of theatre worship. Again, to find out more, click the link, and find out how you can be a part of this wonderful opportunity.

It's A Rare Thing

It doesn't happen often, but my entire house is clean. I got up around 7, and have been cleaning all day. I think I have a few more loads of laundry, and then I'm done. I dusted, scrubbed floors and the bathroom, vacuumed, laundry and dishes. I found my desk, I knew it was under here somewhere. It's a nice feeling, knowing there is nothing else to do. At least nothing inside. My yard is another story.We are all finally feeling better. Tummies are a little uneasy, but nobody has puked in a few days. YEAH! We are going to visit my brothers church tomorrow and I'm excited. I wish Junior would come with me, but he won't. Right now he's in Jonesville working on the fire trucks again, and I have no idea how late he will be coming home tonight.I peeked at the Heads or Tails for this week, and it's explore. It's a good thing I have a few days cause I got nothing. Usually something will jump out at me, but not this time. I hope I can come up with something decent.I finally got the call the other day about St. Lukes. Junior and I both go on Tuesday, and the woman I spoke to said we could be sitting up there for hours. HOURS! I guess I can't complain, it's free health care. I wish Junior's job offered more reasonable coverage, but they don't. Just covering Junior and I, and not the kids, is crazy. We wouldn't be able to live on what he would bring home. It's insane.Anyway, I'm off to check on everyone's blogs. And I want to find out how to make my own buttons...

Party

I had such a great time yesterday. The girls had fun, too. I spent a good part of the day talking with my sis~in~law. We ended up staying and having a "hot dog cookout". As you can see in the pictures, the littles ones are so adorable!Ryan ended up calling around 10 to come home, big shocker there, and is waiting this morning for them to come pick him up so he can still go to chimney rock with them. Nicole emailed me some GOOD party ideas for Ryan. Elaine also came up with some good ideas for the cake. This is going to be the best party ever!I don't know what we're gonna do today. I know we have to go get me some soda. It's like my addiction, I NEED it, and I'm out. We also have to go pick up my ink cartridges from Walgreens. Hopefully they will be done today. Junior is at work right now for a meeting, and they are finally getting their bonus checks. Yeah, more money! They have no idea how much they are getting, but anything is better than nothing.I know I already said that I spent a part of yesterday talking with my sis~in~law, but we had such a good conversation. I desperately want Junior to start taking me and the kids to church. I think it's something we should do as a family, but I am also now realizing it is something I may have to do on my own. The thing there is that I'm not sure if I can. Being in new situations with new people gives me panic attack, especially when I'm by myself. I toyed with going with Colleen, but we seem to differ on the kind of church we each want to go to. I was raised in a Baptist church, and loved it. Her husband is Catholic, so she wants to go to a presbyterian (I apologize if I spelled that wrong, and I'm pretty sure I did) church. I don't know. I think I just need to keep working on Junior.I think that's about it for now. I am soooooo excited that this week some of my shows are coming back on, YEAH Survivor! I'm going to have soooo much to talk about, aren't you excited!?! Until next time....