I am really trying to NOT feel overwhelmed with all that is going on in my life, but I am having a bit of trouble. It is not that I am at the verge of a breakdown. That only comes about once or twice a week! :) I am simply doing my best to keep my head above water. My nose is barely out of the water but I am managing to stay afloat! There is laundry to fold, dishes to wash, bills to pay, phone messages to answer. Add on top of that homework help, voice lessons, basketball and wrestling practice, school concerts and activities to keep children occupied. We are trying to keep Christmas as "normal" as usual...which means shopping, baking, Christmas concerts, etc... I know that most of you are in the same boat. I know how crazy this season is and how we all try to do TOO MUCH.
I have lots to tell about and it makes me happy to know that there are a few of you out there who are reading along. I like my blog and and am committed to writing about our life for another nine months or so. However, it seems that I am definitely caught in the Christmas rush and writing has become a bit of a chore. Anyway, sorry but right now I can't keep up with ANYTHING! so well... will you keep checking back? Be patient with me in the next few weeks. My number one goal in blogging is to keep a record of what is happening in the life of our family, but I also love sharing our story.
While I think about it, to all of you who know our family (which is most of you!) know how much we have appreciated your love and support. From prayers...to meals... to showers...to babysitting...to encouraging words. THANK YOU! We so appreciate you. I wish I could send a special gift to all my friends for Christmas this year...but it's not going to happen. If you are my friend, know that I am truly grateful for you and how you have embraced our family. That is my Christmas message for you. You are the best!!
In the meantime...does anyone have any tips about light sabres??? Yes, I am afraid the Morks are about to enter a world that we thought we would NEVER enter. But I need help. Evidently, you can spend $5 or $150! My preference would be closer to the $5 end please!! and by the way...Shhhhh, don't tell.
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For a toy:
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2264550
For a 100% Episode III true-to-movie Yoda lightsaber replica:
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I suggest the latter...
:)
Sweetheart, first you need to learn how to spell lightsaber! Then I'm sure on of your sons will be very happy to SHOW you how to use it once we do find one!
We faithfully follow your blog, so thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts. It was great to see the boys and Allen at the Bethel basketball game last weekend. We are praying often for your family. God will give you the wisdom and strength for each day. Sherill
Welcome to the world of boys!! (This does include the big boys who all of a sudden start to show those little boy traits again!) I see that walmart has them at the $10 level on their web site, I know I have seen advertisements about being able to order online and pick up in the store, not totally sure how that works.
Just a word of advise - stock up on those stitches, you never know what might happen during a lightsaber fight:)
Samantha
Unfortunately I have bought more than my share of lightsabers. I suggest the cheaper the better. Go for quantity, not quality. They will last longer than you want them to.
I'm with you on the overwhelmed feeling. We get all of these great Christmas cards. This year don't wait for our card, we don't have one!
The word Overwhelmed is under-rated!
Lightsabers!! Jonah still has his along with a whole rubbermaid of star wars characters, ships and who knows what. They are now in the keepsake end of things. You have to get one that lights up and makes noise!
Miss you a ton!
Becky
Hey Mary I have purchased my share of lightsabers also. They are not diffecult to find in most any toy department, light up noise making ones are very popular but, try it out first if you can some are quieter than others. Blessings and wishes to you all . love karyn
Step 1: Take a broom
Step 2: Take the sweeping part OFF of broom
Step 3: Paint it red
Wallah! A Lightsaber!
Hi Mary,
Sorry, can't help you at all in the light saber department. I can help you though in sharing in your feelings of trying to keep your head abouve water, though! As many are this Christmas, we are trying to keep things simple and low key-easier said than done! We love you guys! You are doing great! Cherie
I found you from a comment you left on another blog I read. I'm so excited that you adopted Rodrigo, he was our foster friend also and we are so happy he has a forever family. We live in MN also, in the twin cities. Having two boys that are into Star Wars I know a lot about lightsabers, stay on the cheap end, they get used quite a bit and get broken.
Mary-
Remember, Be still, and Know that I am God! (Tough to do during the Christmas rush, I know.)I hope that your last days before Christmas include quiet, cozy time to enjoy with your family
-AJ
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