Nathan was accepted into Asbury Theological Seminary! And, he can begin classes this semester - Spring 2011! He enrolled in one class involving the Old Testament, I don't recall the full title of the course. It officially starts tomorrow - wow!
This is so exciting, and a little intimidating. It will probably take at least 5 years as he'll be working full time while completing the work for his Masters of Divinity. No, we don't have to move, he'll be doing most of the course work online and traveling to Kentucky for some intensive work here and there.
We are so grateful and feel so blessed by this next step in our journey. Only God knows what the future holds, and we confidently place our lives into His capable, loving hands.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Toddler-hood
We have been struggling so much with tantrums and Isaac's behavior, especially whining and crying. It can be confusing and frustrating. Mostly we are trying to remain calm and patient.
Another thing that's been hard is his sleeping. My child who used to go to sleep peacefully and sleep 12 hours at night, and 1 1/2 - 3 hours for a nap each afternoon, has been not napping, crying at naptime and bedtime, waking in the middle of the night, and waking for the day as early as 5 am. It has been a struggle for Mama, Dada and Isaac.
But, I am just so joyous this morning! Isaac slept until 7:30!! This was his usual wake-up time for months on end, but it has been over a month since he's slept this late. Also, in the recent past he has woken up crying and upset. He was so happy and sweet this morning. And it continued. He has been fighting getting dressed vehemently. He actually asked to put on his shirt this morning. Then, he asked for his pants! I was just trying to soak up and enjoy every minute.
It's Saturday, so he went to breakfast at Hoskins Drug Store here in Clinton with Nathan, Pa and Mr. Jim. He happily put on shoes, coat and hat, gave me a bye-bye kiss, and climbed in the car. This is especially huge because he has been very clingy to mama for a while now.
Hallelujah! Praise God! I am so grateful for such a wonderful morning and such a sweet and precious boy.
Another thing that's been hard is his sleeping. My child who used to go to sleep peacefully and sleep 12 hours at night, and 1 1/2 - 3 hours for a nap each afternoon, has been not napping, crying at naptime and bedtime, waking in the middle of the night, and waking for the day as early as 5 am. It has been a struggle for Mama, Dada and Isaac.
But, I am just so joyous this morning! Isaac slept until 7:30!! This was his usual wake-up time for months on end, but it has been over a month since he's slept this late. Also, in the recent past he has woken up crying and upset. He was so happy and sweet this morning. And it continued. He has been fighting getting dressed vehemently. He actually asked to put on his shirt this morning. Then, he asked for his pants! I was just trying to soak up and enjoy every minute.
It's Saturday, so he went to breakfast at Hoskins Drug Store here in Clinton with Nathan, Pa and Mr. Jim. He happily put on shoes, coat and hat, gave me a bye-bye kiss, and climbed in the car. This is especially huge because he has been very clingy to mama for a while now.
Hallelujah! Praise God! I am so grateful for such a wonderful morning and such a sweet and precious boy.
Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
Thanks to my dear friend Melissa Leedy, I have a new favorite recipe. AND it's a crockpot recipe - yahoo! My husband has always held the opinion that chicken in the crockpot turns out dry, even the old chicken-and-bbq-sauce recipe. (Throw some chicken and bbq sauce in a crockpot, cook on low all day, voilà, dinner!) But he had to admit this chicken was moist, and delicious!
Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
(you can totally fudge on amounts, I'm just putting some measurements in for initial guidance)
1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken (tenderloins or breasts)
1 can cream soup (original recipe called for mushroom, I used chicken, you could probably use any)
1/2 c sour cream
small can of pineapple tidbits
large red bell pepper
small onion (any kind ok, I used sweet yellow)
salt and pepper
Throw the chicken in the crockpot. Stir soup and sour cream together and add to chicken (OK, I admit it, I just put them both on the chicken separately and then stirred to avoid dirtying another dish). Drain pineapple (save the juice - yum!) and add to crockpot. Cut up the red bell pepper and onion and add this as well. Low 7-8 hours. Salt and pepper to taste.
To make this recipe a little more healthy, I used 98% fat free and sodium free soup, lite sour cream, and pineapple in 100% juice.
Enjoy!
Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken
(you can totally fudge on amounts, I'm just putting some measurements in for initial guidance)
1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken (tenderloins or breasts)
1 can cream soup (original recipe called for mushroom, I used chicken, you could probably use any)
1/2 c sour cream
small can of pineapple tidbits
large red bell pepper
small onion (any kind ok, I used sweet yellow)
salt and pepper
Throw the chicken in the crockpot. Stir soup and sour cream together and add to chicken (OK, I admit it, I just put them both on the chicken separately and then stirred to avoid dirtying another dish). Drain pineapple (save the juice - yum!) and add to crockpot. Cut up the red bell pepper and onion and add this as well. Low 7-8 hours. Salt and pepper to taste.
To make this recipe a little more healthy, I used 98% fat free and sodium free soup, lite sour cream, and pineapple in 100% juice.
Enjoy!
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