Disney!!!

Here we are getting ourselves ready for Disneyland!! I'm excited for two reasons: 1) We haven't been since forever it seems and 2) Its Unofficial Homeschooling Day!! I am totally excited!! Yippie!! We have our tie-dyed shirts ready... well, not quite ready, they're in the dryer right now. I'll post some pictures and how the day at Disney went later. So for now this entry will be short. TTFN- Ta-Ta-For-Now!! and TGIF- Thank-Goodness-It's-Friday!!

You like the shirts?? Homemade with LOVE!!

Strange...

I just arrived home from a nice outing to a Deaf event. It's closely approaching 12 midnight. I went to Grind in Long Beach for the first time. There were a large number of Baptist there. I had a good time socializing and chatting it up with some fellow classmates that showed up.

I've noticed something strange.. When a person who doesn't know sign says something like, "SO.. you know (place in some hand gestures). Huh??" Like those hand gestures really mean anything. I find it funny, everyone I know who doesn't know ASL does that. It's kinda as if they don't have"sign language" or "ASL" in their vocabulary.

Looks like next week is going to be tough!! A week of quizzes!! Practically all week I will be having quizzes. Tons of fun?!?! I'm stressing out... I need help!! LORD JESUS HELP ME!! Wish me luck I'm going to cram for my quizzes now... Enjoy a night of rest everyone.

A Nice Day at the Park

Today was our plan was to go to Disneyland, but our plans were foiled when my Husband was called to work and because we are under the weather we decided it was best to stay home. At first I was bummed that we couldn't go, now all is well.

I remembered that there was a one yahoo group that is quite close to us. We were never able to go due to it being on Fridays and that's my Hubby day off. (We normally have our family time on Fridays at Disneyland.) So I went to Google the park which is right around the corner from me. It is awesome!!! The park was so nice with big trees for shade and a few ponds and waterfalls for the ducks. Rocks to climb on and a great jungle gym equipment that's so brand new. I met the moms from the Yahoo group. They were all so welcoming! I had a blast and ended up staying later than I really should have. We had a so much fun making new friends at the park.

It was past our lunch time so I decided it was a good idea to leave and grab something to eat. We picked up some McDonald's. A nice treat after a nice day out in the sun playing. Got home to scarf down our food and we all passed out.

Later tonight I'm off to a Deaf event. It's been a while since I've gone to one. I'm excited meeting new people. I can't wait because it will be my first time going to this one and going with a very nice classmate of mine. I just adore her!! She is a sweetheart and I live vicariously through her. She's mild mannered but has this crazy streak inside of her that just reminds me of me. hehe! Well, we will have a great time tonight. I can't wait!!

Sick and Tired

We are SICK!! All my plans have gone out the window!!! We are down with a cold. Given to us by my lovely cousin from Chicago! What a great present to give to our family... GRRR!! The whole family is infected by her!! My husband, the boys and then me. She not only infected my whole family, she got my best friend sick and she got one of her other friends from H.S. sick too. She leaves a trail of bed ridden people.

I feel sorry for my hubby who must work this week sick or not. He just got over a bad congestion/cold a week ago and now he's got another one.

Where to draw the line?

Last Friday was interesting to say the least. I had gone out with my cousin and best friend out to a club. I really did enjoy a girls night out with a few drinks and dancing. We had a blast together.

Now... I'm a Christian. Some think that what I did would be BAD and SINFUL, where others are more like eeehhh! Where is the line drawn??

I must admit the music was not my taste. I didn't drink to get drunk. I drank 2 mixed drinks and the rest was water. I know my limit from past experiences.

Where do you draw the line??

Interpreting

So today was one of my interpreting classes, Adv. Voice to Sign. Our class now has a quiz coming up next week.... I'm running in fear!! AAAAHHHH!! I need to interpret F.D.R.'s "A Day That Will Live In Infamy..." speech. I am not ready for this at all. I think I'll do alright with the right amount of practice and research. Prayers are needed... go ahead and send them my way....

When I was in class today I was talking to one of my classmates about schedules and kids. She made a comment saying, "Wait till your kids are in grade school." I told her that I decided to homeschool my kids and the looks on her and the girl next to her were of unbelief. Such negative reactions to my one comment. I found myself trying to explain to them why and trying to justify myself. Now that I think of it.. I'll always be trying to explain and justify my decision to other people, when I really don't need to.

Why do people think that homeschooling people will be cut off from the world?? I mean I'm not going to put my boys in a box and hide them under the bed for all eternity... (Although that does sound like a good idea... hehe) But really?!?! I think my kids have more friends in the homeschooling network than in regular school. Not only that they have a wide variety of friends of different backgrounds and beliefs. They have more exposure to how the real world works... Like I said before I'm sick of confoming to this world since I'm not of this world. (*signs* PA-SHA)

I was thinking... maybe I'll take my little boys to the movies tomorrow. Jay has no school and we wouldn't be doing much at home anyways, (beside FUN chores *ick*). The dollar theater would be open. I forgot about the option of going there till some one in my yahoo group posted that she was going today. Obviously I'm a little late for today, with it being 10:40pm right now. Too bad I didn't check my email sooner.

Icky Weather

We have some ICKY weather over here. I was wishing to go to Disneyland today but the rain came in. I'm done with this rainy weather!! I know we need it but I'd like for it to go now. I've been moody lately.... I hear Seattle has some pretty bad stats about weather and suicides... Strange how weather can really effect your mood. I feel like the weather is probably effecting me now.

So it's president's day. YEAH!! A day off from school!!! Yippie!! No school for me and Jay. I'm really enjoying the time we spend together. It's just so much fun. I find that Jay is so much more curious when he's at home. He's always asking questions. Why and How things are the way they are. I love it. He can ask some really good questions that just leave me stumped. So there I am on the internet trying to figure a way out to explain the answer to his question. And from the answer I give him he asks some more questions that lead me back to the computer for more research. The bright young minds we mold.

With the icky weather I thought it would be a good idea to bake some cookies!! We made 2 dozen cookies for our family to enjoy. I sure did help our moods from cooped up inside all day. I'm getting a little cabin fever!! :P I need OUT! OUT I SAY!! Well we off to explore some more at grandma's house. A new change of scenery would do us all well.

There's just never any where to go with all this wet weather... Any one know of a few good places that are inexpensive and indoors away from this awful weather?? Comment me with an answer.

My Crazy Week

This week has been quite crazy. I've been busy all week with school and visiting people.

On Monday I went to pick up my cousin from the airport. She came from the Chicago area to visit family and friends. We really enjoyed ourselves. We made a pit stop to her fav. burger joint, In and Out. I dropped her off at my parent's house and went on my way to school.

Tuesday we spent almost all day with each other. Taken a trip to the Santa Ana Zoo. Looked at some of the animals and things they had there. I noticed that they are revamping a lot of their stuff. We were about to ride on the train but we got there a little too late to ride. Bee started to cry because he really wanted to go. Jay and Bee are obsessed with trains and pirate ships. They both were disappointed. Later in the day we went out to eat. We ate at the best place ever "The Boiling Crab!" I love that place!! We stuffed ourselves silly with crawfish, raw oysters, sausage, shrimp and some corn. Oh my!! I was so stuffed. Then went off to school!

Wednesday I pulled Jay out of class a bit early to go on a field trip the a church, Open Doors USA. I really enjoyed the trip, although the boys were a bit young to really understand what was being told. I hope that they remember bits and pieces of it. It was quite an experience! Just seeing what happens in other countries, the persecution people go though because of believing what they believe. To be imprisoned because you have a certain belief is so ridiculous. It was just a great eye opener to see what privileges we have living in America. After our field trip we had gone to the park with our friends and didn't stay too long. My cousin had called and invited us out to lunch. Dim-Sum!!! YUM-O! I ate till my belly was about to burst. hehe Then later went off to school.

Thursday was fun. I picked up my cousin and ran some errands with her. We picked up some wine over at Bevmo. Then we both got our toes done. Mine are all purdy!! I really like them. Sometimes getting your toes done can change your day completely!! I had a great time hanging with my cuz. I dropped her off and headed to a Valentine's Day party at the park where we hung out with a bunch of our friends. Our group decided to move locations because of the wind chill. It was freezing!! Then later school again!!

Today was a fun day. Dropped Jay off at school and stayed for most of time. Came home for a second to run some errands and went back to his school for the party. We totally crashed their party. Hehe. We had fun in class. I enjoyed talking to the other moms there. After school we took time to relax and now I'm waiting for my beloved Husband to wake up so we can got he Disneyland.

Thomas the Train

Yesterday was a fun family day! The boys were excited to see Thomas the Train live on stage. A nice introduction to the theater. It was nice to go as a family, the four of us had a fun time together. Jay and Bee enjoyed it very much but it was funny to see them. The play was pretty interactive and yet my boys decided to just sat and watched. Our kids seem to be the only ones that sat so quietly. I think I showed more enthusiasm than they did. hehe.

A big thanks to my older brother who bought the tickets for us. He's always spoiling my kids. He got us seats in like the 7th row from the front and pretty much dead center. It was a late Christmas present from my brother to the kids. I could never dish out the same amount of money for Thomas.

After enjoying the performance we went on over to my Mom's house. There we enjoyed a nice bowl of hot pot. So nice to have some hot soup on a cold rainy day. My whole family sat around the table cooking our hot pot and eatting away. It was delicious!!

We hung out for a few more hours waiting for my brother to see if he could fix our other desktop computer. Too bad we have to wipe it now. We had some great stuff on that computer!! Star Trek the Next Generation all seven seasons!! Of all the things I'd hate to lose is that and our pictures on our computer. I should of had a back up. I guess its time to buy a terabite external hard drive. My older brother, The Computer Dr. took longer than we had expected so we are going to pick it up sometime today. I'm always running to him for help. He's my personal IT! haha

How many Arrows?

One of my many friends made a comment on one of my posts, it reads:

'Question of the moment: If you were going to war, how many arrows would you want in your quiver? Is the national average of 2.08 enough for you?
"As arrows in the hands of a mighty man, so are children to their fathers. Happy is the man that hath his quiver FULL of them!"Psalm 128I love this quote and got it from a family of 16! That will be us someday! ;-)'

I would love for my quiver to be as full as possible! As many as I can get! If our family were ever to adopt I'd really like to adopt a young deaf black child with some nappy hair. (he he I want those little African Beauties!) Although my husband isn't currently interested in adopting. I am not satisfied with the national average of 2.08. (Random thought: Would a .08 mean a woman who recently became prego?? hehe Makes no sense just round it down or up.) Continuing... In a perfect world I'd like to have 2 more babies but it is ultimately up to the one who is sitting up there. I can wish all I want but He decides. I believe that my wish for 2 more babies will come to pass. I hope and pray for more arrows to be sent my way.

I believe that God can do impossible things for those who believe, like raise a large family through these difficult econimic times. It doesn't matter what it is, He will take care of you! "All things work together for the good to them who love GOD." Roman 8:28 A little word of encouragement for families in dire need in these dire times. Just have FAITH!

Lord Jesus, may you full my quiver full of arrows so that my family may be mighty warriors and weapons that do Your will! Arrows that defend and save others from this world so that they my build up their treasures in heaven.

Wonderful Husband

I love my husband!! He truly is a gem that I do treasure!! He is my Michale, (a refrence to Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. If you haven't read it you should).

Anyways! I came home from school to find the boys are quietly playing in their room with Legos. They were already fed and good to go. My hubby had asked for some candy to soothe his sweet tooth and so I had gone out to get some. I then come home again to find my husband standing by the stove warming up my food. While I sat and ate my food Jay comes up to me asking for a bed time story. I told him to ask Daddy really quick since I was eating and my husband agrees. Upon finishing my food I walk past the bedroom to find all my boys snuggled up on the lazy-boy in their room listening to Daddy read. Just listening to them talk in the other room made me just melt.

Rain

The rain is coming down today!! It was a nice and sunny morning and all of a sudden it started to rain. I wasn't expecting it at all! I obviously didn't look at the forecast before I left the house. I didn't have an umbrella, not even a coat.

Today was a nice day even with the rain. I hung out with my buddy. We had a great time shopping for some church things. I know I was helping her work but it felt more like fun and play to me. Bought her and her babies some lunch since it was her birthday. Happy Birthday Girl!! (That's if you're reading this.)

Now I need to atempt to go to school in the rain. I dont enjoy driving in the rain. But I need to go to school so I am off to fending off bad drivers in not so great conditions.

Interpreting Program

One step closer to completing my certificate!! I've added my last class, and now I'm enrolled in all my classes. Next step... Passing all of them.

My class on Monday requires a lot of work. 30 hours of interpreting 5 reports on 5 different interpreters, and some other things. My goodness!! I have my work cut out for me this semester. I thought I had it easy taking one less class than last semester. Oh MY!!! I guess I will definitly need the Lords blessing. I'm excited to see what happens.

30 hours of interpreting... Where am I needed?? Any one need an interpreter?? I need to find some where that I can work. Will work for homework points!! HAHA!!

Pre-Skool

As some of you know I decided to ed-u-macate my kids. So today I wasn't feeling up to waking up Jay from his slumber. We ditched pre-skool!! Ha ha!! I'm a bad influence on my children. 

I really dont like the school system. I send my baby off to school and some how he learns things. I feel left out of the loop. There's not much communication between the teacher and the parent. I want to know what goes on while Jay is in school learning. What is he learning? Is there conflict between him and a friend?? I mean if there was a conflict... with children that young you need to nip it in the butt before it gets to be a big thing. I'm over trying to assimult into this population. I was made for better and greater things. I'm just SPECIAL!! Define special how ever you like. 

Bee decided to jump into bed with me this morning so we cuddled and cuddled. So I layed in bed having my hair pulled and played with. By the time I finally got up my hair that was in a neat bun turned into a monster because of a little monster. 

Well the day is barely half over so we are off to explore and learn new things... Be back bloging soon!!

Park and SKOOL!!

Today was our park day with the COC group. The boys and I had fun today. We hung out with the cool Huelle's. Grabed some ice cream after some drama happened, but sweets makes things all better. Eatting a little sugar can make the day seem a little sweeter. We left early only because I just started school today.

Getting back to school again!! Got to my first class today, with good ol' RC!! It was nice to see my classmates from last semester. It was rather fun to chat and hang out with them. Looks like this semester will be quite a handful for me. This one class is asking for a lot from us. I believe I'm prepared for it???

For those of you who don't know... I'm studying to be an Interpreter for the Deaf. I hope to be finished with completing my certificate this semester. After this semester I will be ready and able to work. I'm excited to see what I'm made of... (more like scare) I'm not really looking to work full time later when I finish because my priorities are my babies. 

I love them too much to leave them. How can you leave when they are too cute for words?? (What can I say I'm their Mama!!) Really though, I don't care about the money as much as I care for Jay and Bee. With all the money in the world I can never replace them. They are the seeds for the next generation. 

Bowers

Today I was lounging at home with nothing to do... Suddenly I heard my phone buzz, I frantically was looking around for my phone and found it under my husband who was awoken by it. he he :) My friend had called informing me of the Bowers Museum's free day. I decided since I had nothing better to do that it would be fun to hang out with my buddy and for my kids to play with their buddies too. 

I arrived earlier than my friends did so we sat and enjoyed the entertainment that was provided. We sat on the shady grass and listened to a man sing and tell stories he brought back from Africa. I really enjoyed the show. He was talking about his wife and about how they were grandparents. (It was odd for the fact that they seemed to only look like they were in there early thirty!?!?) 

I finally found my friend who had invited me at the craft table making mask. Jay and Bee had decided to join in on the fun. They made some beautiful paper plate masks. When all the kids had finished we took some pictures of them. 

I was then approched by a young girl from Cal State Fullerton. I say young but she was probally my age. She asked me some questions and took some pictures of the boys. It was really cool to be in the journalism process. 

We took a tour of the inside of Bowers, it was a quick tour mind you. We could have stayed all day but we needed to still go to church. Bowers has so much to offer and we only stayed for a few minutes mainly because I was afraid that Jay and Bee's grubby little fingers would soon find a priceless artifact causing our family to then be indebted to the musume for life. 

Over all we had a great time at the Bower's Musume. I will defineitly take advatage of there free days and the events that go on there. They really do have a lot to offer the community. 

It was nice to learn more about Jay and Bee's heritage, both the Native and African American side. 

This Past Week

This past week has been so busy but so so much fun. The Jay and Bee are starting to really get into the homeschooling nitch/groove. I'm enjoying the outings that we have with our family and our friends. We have been going non-stop since Thursday till today Sunday.

Thursday we had a great park day with some old friends and a few new ones. Jay and Bee made so many new friends. We really had a great time fellowshiping with everyone there that we didn't leave till 5 o'clock. It was so nice to meet new people that are so kind and love to chat as much as you do. (I can be a real talker at times.)

Friday, one of the park mamas joined me at the Huntington Beach Library for a Native Play. It was suppose to be another mom joining us but she had a bad morning. We then met up with her later and went to another park for more frolicking and fun. The event at the Library was nice because of the fact that the lady who ran the event is a friend of the family. It was nice teaching the kids about their heritage. 

Saturday was nice because I convinced my husband to go with us to the Queen Mary. They had a great deal where the month of January was free. It was so much fun to be on the boat. While driving there Jay and Bee fell asleep. Jay woke up and looked out his window and went wild. He was so excited to see a big boat out his window he tried to wake up Bee. Our family had a blast hanging out there. We probally only saw about 1/3 of the ship but we were glad to leave because of the masive influx of people there that day. 

Today deserves it's own post... hehe

Welcome!!

Welcome to my fab new blog! I don't know if it will be fab, but it's new!?!  I'm sit here and the rest of my family is fast asleep, as I enjoy a nice cup of hot tea and blog. 

I am a young 22 year old mother of two DS. My oldest is Jay and my youngest is Bee. They are so fun loving and free spirited. I really enjoy hanging out with them. Now a days I see that few parents really enjoy their children like our family does. The strange times we live in... 

"Arrows In The Hand Of A Warrior" Why such a blog name like this? Well... My calling in life has been and alway will be a MOTHER. One of my favorite passages in scripture is... "Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, so are the children of one's youth. How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them; They will not be ashamed when they speak with their enemies in the gate." Ps 127:3-5 As parents we need to be warriors fighting off evil away from our children. We need to raise our children up in mighty warriors and weapons for the Lord. An arrow can only go where a warrior points it. 

Well, let me tell you of how My Hubby and I got started on homeschooling. I first heard homeschooling from my friend. She informed me of a few things and never thought much about it. Then as I met more and more people and found that these people were not strange and socially inept like society leads us to believe. They were truely ordinary people that you meet and talk to everyday. I felt a tug inside myself to research some more, the more I found the more I enjoyed the idea of homeschooling. Now I was all for homeschooling and my Husband was not. He didn't want to create bubbled and socially challenge children, but he finally came to realize that he was wrong. (Look I was RIGHT! hehe) Now that we've made our decision we are waiting to OFICIALLY start homeschooling.

As I've been learning about homeschooling I've learned that it is more of a lifestyle rather than just teaching. It really does open the door to new oppertunities to learn at any and every moment in life. Daily routine life becomes academics, Cooking becomes chemestry science and math, Dinner becomes social interaction and ediquet. The world literaly becomes your classroom. 

I am excited to start our new journey in to what is new territory for my family. Who know what God has in store for us? We know that we are blessed beyond all measure and all this family wants to do is to magnify and glorify HIM.