Headbanging during the Christmas season Pt. 2

Although I thought they could have picked up the pace to this, it is still pure talent. One of my all time favorite, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel."

Headbanging during the Christmas season

One of my favorite bands, August Burns Red put together this beautiful piece of, "Carol of the Bells." I thought this ballet video was appropriate for this. This is what I call talent.

My source of comfort when the husband fails...

WARNING: You may witness my sensitive side while reading this post.

Since my husband wasn't home to cuddle up with for our first snow fall of the season, Isaiah has become my source of comfort. He loves to nap with me, read with me, play the piano with me, go on walks with me, shop with me, eat with me, and HECK he even wants to go to the bathroom with me...I will keep that on the down low when he reaches a certain age! ;)

I remember being pregnant and miserable (I wasn't your happy Martha Stewart type of pregnant lady) and mentioning to John how I hope for a son that loves to cuddle with me. I felt as though I deserved it from the constant kick to my ribs from the energetic life inside my womb. Well, my "wish" came true! Although, when he was first born he had colic and wanted to cuddle so much that he had a monstrous cry and always needy of his mom ONLY. Most moms love the attention, but I found it rather annoying and pathetic. He needs to stop whining and get use to socializing with others! The boy was whipped! John would laugh at me and say "You always wanted a cuddle bear. Now you have it!" Was it too late to say, "be careful for what you wish for?"

Let's face it, time doesn't turn back and I will never get these precious moments back. Soon as I know it, he will be hanging out with friends and asking me to drop him off 2 blocks from the school.

There seems to be pressure after your child is close to 12 months of age that people jokingly ask when you'll have the next kid. God alone is in-control of these blessings and not myself, but I couldn't imagine jumping to my next child at the moment. Right now, I am enjoying just us "3 Musketeers"! I grew-up in a large family, which is why I actually find it nice to witness the firsts of everything and give my son my undivided attention. Also, clean-up is a breeze for any O.C.D. person!

I never knew becoming a mother would be so natural after laying eyes on Isaiah David in Fair Oaks Hospital on 2/7/09. My sweet Covenant Child. :)

Darwinism explained through my 10 month old son

Could this be proof of Darwinism? My son loves to chew on his crib. There you have it folks!

Global Warming = BS

So the director is temporarily stepping down to avoid interruptions during the research? Could it be that he is feeling pressure after emails from CRU were released? This is getting more interesting.

You're too Catholic!

One night after putting Isaiah to bed, I told my husband I wanted to start writing more since I have been deteriorating as a past journalist in school. He told me to start a blog to keep my brain from over-flowing! I honestly think he wants to avoid hearing my nonsense, but whatever. Another reason was to write for a newspaper someday (if I actually succeed with this blog first). I want to open up my world to the rest of the world since many usually ask questions such as, "what do you do?" or "where did you go to school?" These are all such cliche questions to ask in the D.C. area. All the outsiders begin to think we over-work in the D.C. area since we LOVE to talk about our jobs. That's actually not me. I find my position as a Community Manager rather boring. I do love the company I work for and thankful I am able to support my family during this tough economic crisis (uh-oh a working mom!!!), but it really doesn't represent who I am or what I am passionate about.

I am what many call Calvinist, which I honestly hate calling myself and I am sure John Calvin himself would truly hate that title. My system of doctrine is the Reformed faith. I find this to be the most consistent religion of the Christian faith. I am not saying all the other non-Reformed confessional Christians are not Christian, but it is the most truly consistent religion. It is bible-based, God-centered, and covenantly ordered (yes, I believe infants should be baptized and trust me a whole other post will reflect my reasoning...please stay tuned!).

To help some understand the title of my blog, please listen carefully. I consider myself a "two kingdom chick." I believe while there are "heavenly things" that are ordered by God's redemptive grace, the "earthly things" are ordered by God's common grace in which both unbelievers and believers work together in this common culture job. Yes, both the unbeliever and believer are made in the image of God and by God's grace, which they both make use of the natural law as the common moral. I don't believe Commandments 1-4 should apply to society. I thought this two kingdom theology was THE doctrine preached within the Reformed circles, but this is where it is divided. I do believe this opens up to debate, but I am not convinced of the otherside.

I think many Christians aim hard to live out such a Godly lifestyle by shutting out the culture Monday thru Saturday and trying ways to avoid their righteous ears from hearing the "outsiders" a.k.a. public schooled kids. Then when Sunday arrives, they conform the Church to the culture by cheesy contemporary music and a clap of hands. This way, the hip youth group can think Church is awesome. Then those Christians who wish to hold a traditional worship are accused of being too Catholic. It's sad to say, but I now take that insult as a compliment.

Choice between two loved ones

It seems this all escalated after a dispute between vandals. The parents have forgiven them and don't hold anything against them due to this situation, but I can only imagine the guilt they carry with them knowing a person was drowned to death.