Spare the Rod Spoil the Child!

So I joined the gym that I go to because they have a daycare so that I can take the kids anytime I want to go. Well, it has now officially backfired!

John LOVES going to school two days a week. So going to the daycare area is just like going to school for him. So after my Mom and I got done, we went in to get the kids. Before we walked in we just looked in to see how they were doing and John was sitting at the table coloring a color sheet and just acting like a perfect angel! Unfortunately, Emma was cornered by another baby who was taking away her toy. More on that situation later. So my Mom and I walk in and Emma comes running, while John sticks his hand up and proceeds to tell us that he is coloring and he doesn't want to leave.

Well too bad, Bubba! So I hand Emma off to Mom and then went over to the table to put John's shoes on and then he just flipped out. I had to drag him to the couch and put his shoes on and the entire time he  screamed! SCREAMED!!!! I was mortified! He has had fits before but never like this! So I just took his hand and signed the kids out and smiled at everyone and apologized as I am walking out of the gym with everyone watching.

What I really wanted to do was put him over my knee and wear him out, but you can't do that now a days. I can't spank my kid in public because I live in fear that someone will see it and call DCS on me. And then my kids will be taken away.

I live by the bible verse of Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child. In fact, when we asked my brother-in-law (whom Lucas and I both admire tremendously) for parenting advice and his advice to us was "spank early and often". And as much as I try to talk to John to reason with him, that just doesn't work! So we spank!

So thank goodness for my mother because she held Emma so that i could take John to the car, give him a small spanking and then drive the car up to pick Emma up. Meanwhile, John is still screaming in the back of the car to now go to Nana and Poppy's house. So I said goodbye to my Mom and then promised John that once we got home he would be getting another spanking. And when we got home, John  got a good wearing out! I told him to go sit in the corner and he sat there and cried it out.

And then the sweetest thing happened. John walks up to me and says "I'm Sorry, Mom". And then gives me a hug. That is why I spank. Because he gets it then. If I just sit there and say "John, please don't do that." It's never going to land. With a spanking, it lands, and he then gets the lesson.

There is a God given place for spanking and I don't know about yours but mine has always been well padded! So if used properly, it is definitely NOT abuse!


So now Emma! Poor Emma was being cornered in the daycare area by another baby who wanted her toy. It actually kind of broke my Mom and I's heart watching that. I was really hoping that Emma would defend herself but she just gave up the toy and then had this look on her face like she wanted to do something but just didn't know what to do. 


How do you teach her to defend herself, but then at the same time not make Her the Bully? And let me just tell you, this other baby was mean!!! She had this look on her face of "I pity the FOOL that has the toy I want!!!!!"  Oh well, maybe a couple of more years with John, Emma will be able to hold her own. Until then I will always struggle with seeing my kids in those situations. Including seeing them act in a manor that I know is not their norm.

Please keep Lucas in your prayers. He is traveling this week and missed John leading singing and he's really upset about that. So please pray for him and his safe return.


Love you all,
Holly

Jesus Loves the Little Children!

Hello All,
Sorry I didn't post yesterday but I was with my family all day and by the time I settled for the evening I was exhausted.

Anyways, yesterday was the most amazing day for me. My son led Jesus Loves Me during song service yesterday. It was kind of thrown at us at the end of service so we didn't quite know how John was going to react, but he did amazing!!! It was one of my proudest moments to see my son up there with my Dad by his side and his song book open, singing his heart out! And yes, I cried like a blubbering idiot! I thought I was going to be fine because I was more worried about him making a scene and the fact that his Daddy wasn't there. And then I realized the moment.......and that's when I lost it! It was so beautiful to me to my son with his Poppy ( who is a preacher) was a moment that I was waiting for but didn't think it would happen for a while. And John had the biggest smile on his face! He was so proud!

Lucas and I feel that it is very important that our kids learn how to participate in Church Services. So we teach them to sing, to pray, to listen ( Work in Progress), and to put money in the offering. So before and after services John always likes to play "church". He gets up there and sings and prays over the communion table and acts like he's giving an invitation just like his Poppy. It's honestly is the sweetest thing I ever watch!

That kid is all boy and wears me out sometimes but I love him sooo much my heart hurts. And for a little tid bit on his sister Emma. She is learning as well. Yesterday after one of the prayers she bobbed her head and said Amen! It is just so stinking cute, I can't stand it! My kids are my world and I would do anything for them!


Until next time........I love you all,
Holly

I made it to the gym!

So today I woke up and decided to let Lucas handle the kids this morning and head to the gym! I struggle everyday with making sure that I get there and make sure I do what I need to. But it's getting easier and easier. In fact, now I am enjoying it! Today I even tried the Step Climber! That was such an accomplishment for me. Grant it, I only made it 1 minute! But hey, that's one minute more than I did yesterday! I have a lot of weight to lose so I always take it one day at a time.
Cardio is my Achilles Heel! That is why right now I am completely concentrating on it! So far I am able to do 30 minutes on the recumbent bike and 30 minutes on the treadmill. Which is why today I tried to add the Step Climber. I can't let my body get used to what I am doing. I am increasing my speed and adding new things in there to really keep me on my toes!

So after all that, I came back home to a cranky husband and cranky kids. Yes, this is my world! As frustrating as it may sound, I actually love knowing that my family really needs me to function throughout the day! Life seems to run just a little smoother with me around. And after a couple hours of exercise, I am fully ready to tackle whatever they need me to today! Whether it be fixing lunch, taking care of a boo boo, giving medicine for a runny nose, or giving my husband a hug to help him get out of his bad mood! I love them so much!  Seeing everyone excited to see me just makes my heart melt!

Now it is planning for a dinner for our 60 and over members at our congregation. And then I get to shower and grab a little bite to eat! From there I will see where the day takes me, be it laundry or maybe some more blogging! ;D

Love you all,
Holly

Here we go!

So this in my inaugural blog! I have always wanted to try this and finally my husband and I just started to start our blogs together. And now here we are!

So let me start by telling you a little about myself. I am a stay at home mom. I have two wonderful kids. John Tyler is getting ready to turn three and Emma is a little over 1 year old. They have truly changed my life! More on them later. I am a wife to my fabulous husband Lucas. We have been married for going on 7 years and have been together since we were juniors in high school. I am a member of the Sevierville Church of Christ. I am a proud conservative and an even prouder christian. I'm a daughter, a sister, a friend, a scrapbooker, a sewer, and a future homeschooler. I am also a lioness when it comes to my family and friends.

Another little tid bit about me is I have struggled with my weight for years now. I have a lot of weight to lose and I am constantly struggling with getting all of my ducks in a rows.

So there is a little bit about me and that will have to do you until next time. I hope you all come back and check out what me and my family are doing. I also hope that you are able to walk away from this blog with a smile and loving your family, yourself, and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Love you all,
Holly ;D