Hoffman's Hideaway: The weird time between now and Christmas

Saturday, December 6, 2008

The weird time between now and Christmas

No- the Christmas cards aren't done or sent out. Don't ask. I want to say thank you to my precious brother in law for that encouraging call this morning on how I should have done the cards. Hey Eric - feel free to come send mine out at this point too!

Cole had a friend over today and we were going to go out, but after I ran into town for a few things in the freezing cold, we decided maybe we'll just stay in. Troy is having some type of competitive frenzy on ebay today for some reason. He's not really ever used ebay - but now he's obsessed!

The boys were of course bored and Shelby was driving them insane. It's too early to start making cookies so we made popcorn balls! The boys were very impressed that you could actually make popcorn outside of the microwave and they got to butter their hands, which they thought was totally cool. Shelby interestingly enough wants nothing to do with things that are ultra messy. So she was quite content to sit and eat popcorn balls just as soon as they came off the wax paper. I am putting in pictures of the tree and popcorn balls. The boys didn't decide to get in the picture.

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A Prayer for Children

A Prayer For Children

We pray for the children who sneak popsicles before supper,who erase holes in math workbooks,who can never find their shoes.
And we pray for those who stare at photographers from behind barbed wire,who can't bound down the street in a new pair of sneakers,who never "counted potatoes,"who are born in places where we wouldn't be caught dead,who never go to the circus,who live in an X-rated world.
We pray for the children who bring us sticky kisses and fistfuls of dandelions,who hug us in a hurry and forget their lunch money.
And we pray for those who never get dessert,who have no safe blanket to drag behind them,who watch their parents watch them die,who can't find bread to steal,who don't have rooms to clean up,whose pictures aren't on anybody's dresser,whose monsters are real.
We Pray for the Children who spend their allowance before Tuesday,who throw tantrums in the grocery storeand pick at their food,who like ghost stories,who shove dirty clothes under the bed,who never rinse out the tub,who get visits from the tooth fairy,who don't like to be kissed in front of the carpool,who squirm in church and scream in the phone,whose tears we sometimes laugh at and whose smiles can make us cry.
And we pray for those whose nightmares come in the daytime,who will eat anything who have never seen dentist,who aren't spoiled by anybody,who go to bed hungry and cry themselves to sleep,who live and move, but have no being
We pray for the children who want to be carried and for those who must,who we never give up on and for those who don't get a second chance.We pray for those we smother and for those who will grab the hand of anybody kind enough to offer it.

Our Pledge to our Children

The Parent's Pledge
I will set a good example for my child. I will show my children I love them every day through words and physical affection. I will listen to my children and let them know I value what they say. I will praise my child's accomplishments and efforts towards those accomplishments.I will have realistic expectations for my children. I will allow them to make their own mistakes and learn from those experiences. I will avoid being too critical or focusing on my child's shortcomings. I will encourage my child to meet new challenges and have new experiences. I will respect my children as individuals even if I don't always agree with them. I will enjoy my children and make time to share interests and appreciate one another. I will love my children unconditionally. I will let them know they are lovable, worthwhile and valuable human beings.