tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67286256753457710232024-02-06T20:34:45.544-08:00The Peterson FamilyKendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-46151469451244242632017-07-13T12:08:00.002-07:002017-07-13T12:08:56.422-07:00Mine debacleSomething had to be done. Too many times a day, I hear "That's MINE." Given that the boys are between the ages of 4 and 8, I feel like we should be beyond this. But alas, we are not. <br />
So in a moment of frustration I lamented. "No matter how many times I tell you to stop saying 'mine' you continue. Gang, we need a plan."<br />
I thought of a brilliant plan, but Silas outsmarted me and came up with a HILARIOUS variation of this plan. The original (brilliant) plan was as follows: if you say "mine" you will need to grab one of your toys and give them to yours truly.<br />
As I continued to mull over this plan, I decided it would be fun to create a "mine box." In my teacher tone, I continued to explain to my charges that the confiscated toys would be placed in a toy box and donated. <br />
This is where Silas interrupted me. "The kid should go in the box!" <br />
Wait a second. We all busted out laughing. So instead of the toys going in the box, the greedy child goes in the box for a time out. We negotiated the length of time the offender should stay in the box- Jonah thought one hour and I said ten minutes. We settled on ten. <br />
Note: Braylon was not assigned the "Mine Box" he was merely trying it out.<br />
Note 2: If trying out this tactic at home, you should add a qualifier. Telling on the greedy "mine" offending child is not allowed. Only if the parent overhear the guilty words is the box assigned.<br />
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Lots of fun pictures here. They were taken by our fav photographer who lives downstairs:ABBY!The boys are really showing off their cuteness. As a reading teacher, I am constantly asking my students to summarize what they read in twelve words or less. So here is my hand at doing this for each Peterson as of late...<br />
Silas: His laugh is contagious-he loves hard and is a phenomenal friend.<br />
Jonah: Loves the water- physically strong and mentally tender- thrill seeker<br />
William: Fiercely loyal, consistently generous- loves to fish and is a tenacious athlete<br />
Braylon: Steadfast and determined- loves knowledge, has high expectations- adores reading<br />
Kendra: Loving summer- obsessed with yoga, reading and writing<br />
Mike: Obsessed with the RV, researching and planning- consistently engaging with the kids<br />
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I totally own that I could do a summary of each of our flaws as well. But I chose to focus on the positive, because, well, the positive is way better to reflect upon.<br />
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<br />Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-11809511724320025492017-04-03T18:17:00.000-07:002017-04-03T18:17:08.015-07:00We bought an RVThis is not an April Fools Day joke. It is real. And even more surprising is the following: we are going to use it for a 6 month road trip. Yep, we are taking our family, six deep, on a cross country road trip. Our estimated month of departure: February 2018. <br />
This trip is sort of a "going off the grid" adventure that Mike and I began dreaming about almost one year ago. We met another family last summer from Argentina who was doing a similar adventure with their family of six. When I commented to them nonchalantly, " I would love to do that." They said, "you should." Two words spurred a new trajectory. Could we really? Can we afford it? Could I take a leave of absence for six months from work? Can we enroll the kids in school for half a year? Is it possible to rent our house for six months? Can our family withstand 6 months of NONSTOP time together? Can I withstand that? How will we work out? Go on dates? Get a good nights sleep? The questions could go on and on...<br />
The answerable questions have been answered, the unanswered well, are yet to be figured out or better yet lived out. But we have decided to go for it and Mike is on his way to NY this weekend to pick up our new GIGANTIC RV. He is planning on doing quite a bit of rehab to get it ready for what we are affectionately calling " the journey." <br />
Below you can see some training sessions we have been implementing to prepare for the journey. The curriculum entails: lifting heavy objects, for manual labor will be regularly needed; communicating with animals in the wild; showing brotherly love daily; walking on all terrains, with or without proper footwear; and eating new and diverse foods, such as spicy wings. <br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-42131668850038331522017-03-05T15:00:00.000-08:002017-03-05T15:00:32.507-08:00For the love of the game Football, basketball, floor hockey, ping pong.... you name it. The boys love to play sports. They are just a tiny bit competitive however. Maybe hyper competitive. Maybe turn every event in life into a competition competitive. I wold like to say that this lovely trait did not come from me- but the truth is it came from me AND Mike. Double whammie of competitiveness.<br />
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I am having to tone down my competitive drive since I found out I have mono yesterday. No fun. Just want to sleep all the time, but can't because I have 120 students and four little guys. No need to pity myself though because my boys do take good care of me when I am ill. I told them my sickness makes me want to sleep all the time and they all said I can nap in their beds whenever I feel like it. Woohoo. And as I have monitored their play this weekend I have indeed rested in many of their beds.<br />
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The big boys just finished basketball season. They loved it. The little boys also loved it cause at the games I let them eat quite a bit of candy. Hey, you deserve an incentive to watch two basketball games in a row.<br />
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<br />Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-13317982253836723312017-01-02T11:48:00.000-08:002017-01-02T11:48:20.385-08:00Happy New Year Happy New Year from the Petersons. <br />
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We spent the holiday in Mexico. It was filled with wonderful memories and time with family. The boys were great travelers and even better playmates. Lately, I have really been thinking and praying about being present in every moment. This is my hope for the new year. Trying to fully enjoy each moment and to really see people when I am interacting with them. Most of all seeing and being present for these four little, or not so little, guys. <br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-82007377424039401482016-11-02T19:14:00.001-07:002016-11-02T19:14:57.923-07:00sometimes... Sometimes I watch my boys when they are asleep and pray over them.<br />
Sometimes I hold them so tight and wish I could freeze time.<br />
Sometimes I try and think about my life before they came and wonder how I ever filled the minutes. i can not remember.<br />
Sometimes I think about them as big people. What kind of big people will they be? Will they remember that I prayed over them when they were asleep?<br />
Sometimes I get nervous that this world will harm them, scar them- it will surely disappoint them.<br />
Sometimes I want to abandon my grown up day plans and just be a fly on the wall and watch them clumsily yet beautifully navigate the demands of their day. I know I would be inspired.<br />
Sometimes I feel the need to tell them a million times a day that I love them, thinking this love will carry them through all of life's waters. It won't. Only God's love can. Yet I tell them as a sort of desperate insurance policy.<br />
Sometimes...<br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-63564401521899054832016-08-03T09:41:00.000-07:002016-08-03T09:41:13.909-07:00reading, fun, and summerI am so delighted that Braylon has taken to reading. Seriously, as an English teacher it makes my heart so happy to see him a lover of books. When he is not playing this summer, he is reading. The other night I went to check on him before going to bed at 1030. His light was still on which I thought odd and there he was perched in his bed. He said. " I just had to finish this Willie Mays book mom." I put him down at 8:00! <div>
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-69010887680889278222016-07-12T17:13:00.001-07:002016-07-12T17:13:24.191-07:00It has been too long. This is my only hope of documenting the childrens' childhoods. I have got to get better. Lets see what is new in our coop. Well, speaking of coops, we are the proud owners of chickens! Seven feathered friends now grace our backyards. The big boys have been harassing us for a while about getting chickens. We told them that the only way we could get them was if they paid for the coop. Well, one hot May day during a neighborhood celebration, they sold lemonade and low and behold made over $150. Can you believe it! In under 2 hours. So we made good on our promise and have a backyard full of chickens.<br />
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In other news, summer has been full of activities. Tennis, VBS, art camps, trips to the lake, and science camp. So much to do in such a short season. With four boys we are taking it all in. We are also trying to continue a relaxed rhythm with home school. Last week we discussed the current events and lamented the recent distress in our country. We took the boys to the govern's mansion to partake in the Black Lives Matter Protest. We told them that it is important to support those who are hurting and to protest things that we believe are not ok. These discussions led Braylon to want to write a letter to Obama regarding gun violence of all kinds. I included the letter below. he is so eager to see if his letter makes a difference. I hope all the boys have zeal and passion to do what they can to fight for what is right and just. As the mom of four white boys, I feel motivated to teach them about our countries history from a lens of realism, highlighting white priviledge and all the sadness that it has birthed and perpetuated. It may seem too heavy for their little brains, but I want their first teachers regarding the injustices of the world to be us, so that we can open up the conversation from an early age. In a time of difficulty in our city, I was very encouraged by the boys' hearts; listening to them process and hearing their desire to see justice and love for all. Lord, have mercy and grace, and pour out your spirit upon us that we may be reconcilers, peace pursuers and lovers of justice. We need you!<br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-29816722458778864732016-04-27T19:58:00.000-07:002016-04-27T19:59:19.258-07:00Oh my heart...these kids These Kids...are TOO much. Too much fun, too much trouble, too much work, too much love, too much, too much!!<br />
Lets start with Bray. The boy is growing up TOO fast. As a first grader he is reading more books in a week than I ever have. In fact last month, he was the star readerHe in his class. Reading the most minutes over spring break! I love his hunger for learning and his intense work ethic. The kid has focus and drive! He is constantly quizzing members of our family... "mom do you know what 1/8+ 7/8 is? I will give you three option A.....)<br />
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William.. this guy is one of a kind. I took him on a date the other day and we went to a local yarn shop so he could get his first knitting project. he has been asking me for months! The owner of the store was so pleased a six year old boy was eager to learn the joys of knitting that he asked Will what his favorite color was. When Will replied orange, the owner came back with three skeins of yarn...<br />
" These are on the house; our contribution to the beginning of your knitting endeavor!" I love it so much! The boy is constantly wanting to create, craft, collect and brainstorm new ways to make money. He wants to sell lemonade, knit hats, bead creations and rock collections to all our neighbors and friends!<br />
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Jonah...loyal, affectionate and silly! He loves to try and get his brothers to laugh and will invent silly sayings and words to hear them giggle. He is also quite fast. Most everything to Jonah is a race and when he sets his mind to his next destination, he lifts one leg, like a road runner, and sets off! Apparently, four year old girls find his speed and silliness enticing as well! Several young girls, from classmates, to church friends to even family members have declared their desire to marry Jonah. Ladies Man!! I love hearing his giggles and it has been fun to watch him come out of his shell!<br />
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Silas... he is the exclamation mark at the end of your family! This guy is extroverted through and through. He has quickly warmed up to going to preschool everyday and eagerly steps into class everyday running up to his friends and teachers informing them about his latest adventures! In fact today, I had some extra time, <br />
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so I stayed awhile in his classroom and read stories to Jonah and some of his friends. Silas quietly came up to me and whispered in my ear "Can you leave now Mom?" He is three!!! The kid seriously can not sit still and gives us a run for our money most days with his new found stubbornness. But his charm and smile melt my heart. His earnest ideas and sweet and very loud voice crack me up.<br />
Too much!! I love it! Well, most days I love it. And on the days when I don't ( which do happen), I have to remind myself of all the too much-ness and how incredibly blessed I am.Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-52684699935956999892016-03-19T15:44:00.000-07:002016-03-19T15:44:00.360-07:00Tag your it!!It is my turn. Mike quit his job at Urban Ventures after 8 great years. And now it is my turn to work full time. It has not been my turn in over seven years... so the last few months have been an adjustment. Mike is home with the boys, manning the homeschool stuff and doing way more chores and cooking than I EVER did when I was home. I have to say I set the bar very low in the chores and cooking department when I was mostly home. This has served him and I well, because now we are both pleasantly surprised that both of these bars have risen dramatically. Instead of frozen pizza or PB and J, we are having pork chops, pasta or even pancakes and bacon. It is wonderful! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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And I am still teaching at Hope, but have taken on three additional classes, which makes me full time. <div>
Mike was in need of a break for awhile from work/ministry/professional responsibility....We have talked about him leaving his job for awhile, but didn't know exactly how we could swing it. So when a full time position came up at Hope in January, it seemed like the right opportunity. And after about 8 weeks, we feel like it was indeed the right decision. I am enjoying the change of pace that working full time has provided and Mike is really liking his time at home with the boys. </div>
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This season has certainly given us a greater appreciation for each other. Mike is grateful that I am bringing in a full time income and I am grateful to get a break on the home front (mostly the cooking and chores thing again. Although I never really did them, now I don't have to think about how I should be doing them:) I have had some struggles with missing my little guys. I have a whole new appreciation for working mamas! Each hour with my kiddos feels more precious and I often I feel like I am racing to get home so I can have a little bit of quality time before they are down for the day. During long breaks in my schedule at work I am trying to squeeze in being a recess helper at Bray and Will's school or meeting Mike and one or two of the boys for lunch or quick snack.</div>
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Although I have felt spread thin over the last few months, it has been amazing to watch Mike spend more time with the boys. He is really finding his groove with it and the boys are benefiting from more intentional time with him. </div>
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-35448350653584768172015-12-26T16:00:00.000-08:002015-12-26T16:00:26.169-08:00Merry ChristmasThis year we went to the Grandview Lodge up north to celebrate. Grandma and Grandpa Peterson came with and so did our good friends the Tynes. It was a super fun holiday! NONE of the boys wanted to leave. In fact Will asked if he could stay until his birthday ( January 20 :)<br />
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We are so thankful for our family, friends and Amazing Savior this Christmas. Merry Christmas to all!<br />
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<br />Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-22347183374906220782015-11-23T19:55:00.000-08:002015-11-24T18:45:42.175-08:00Everyday tusslesI am getting plowed over everyday. Literally! Any time I get below three feet, whether to pick something up, tie a shoe or just take a seat, I get plowed over. Tackled. Bombarded. Run over. You get the idea. As the boys are getting older, the more physical they are becoming. Today at the YMCA, I went to pick up Braylon and William and unseen Braylon blind sided me. I almost fell. No sweet hug or gentle touch, just a full on body check. I understand this is some sort of male ritual to show affection and connection. For example, today Braylon and William had a friend come over and before really chatting or playing with legos or whatever, they immediately began wrestling. After about an hour of rolling around, they sat down and read a book together. Baffling! I just can not imagine. " Hi, whats up" ...now let me throw my body on top of yours and roll around violently together on the floor. Who does that? Well, apparently little and big boys. Silas is probably the most physical of them all. Mike actually holds him by the hands and swings him around upstairs in an effort to hit the other boys. So essentially Silas' body is a weapon. And they love it! I will come upstairs after having done the dishes and all of the boys have their shirts off and are drenched in sweat and are wildly throwing themselves all over the place. They are having the time of their lives...at that point I quickly and promptly turn around and go back downstairs.<br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-41053355282144230042015-09-07T11:53:00.001-07:002015-09-07T11:53:31.446-07:00New school year, new adventuresSo we are embarking upon a new adventure this school year...homeschool. Ummm, well 50 percent homeschool. Bray and Will are attending a new school where we homeschool half the week and they attend school for 2 or 3 days a week. Jonah and Silas will be attending the same neighborhood preschool Jonah attended last year. Lots of factors contributed to this decision.<br />
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1.) we have always really liked the idea<br />
2.) this summer was so great having more face time with all the boys; more face time with us and more face time with each other<br />
3.) As an educator I like being able to get creatively involved in teaching them.<br />
4.) We wanted more flexibility in our schedule<br />
5.) We really want to try it!<br />
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Really it is just Bray we are 50% homeschooling; I figure it is good to start off slow. I often tend to bite off more than I can chew. Will gets all he needs in the three days that he attends kindergarten each week. However Braylon gets yours truly as reading teacher and Mike as a math teacher. The rest of the subjects the new school covers. We have already started to delve into some homeschooling and so far it has been mostly fun :) It is a really special one on one time with Braylon and watching him grow in his reading skills is incredibly cool.<br />
I am sure I will have lots of funny stories to share regarding this adventure. Let the adventure begin!<br />
Below are some of our "back to school photos." Courtesy of the lovely Abby Anfinson. These guys look ready for school right? <br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-6530093412895864792015-07-21T18:51:00.000-07:002015-07-21T18:51:25.125-07:00All things summer! Summer. Oh, how I love thee. Not sure what it is about this summer, but I am really eating it up. I told Mike the other day that I feel more content now than I have in awhile. Maybe it is the long days at the beach, or the extended lazy rest times at our house in the middle or the day, or perhaps it is the freedom of running around in the backyard in underwear ( the boys do this, not me, or Mike for that matter :) Whatever it is please, please Lord let this contentment stay!<br />
The boys have been enjoying tennis, art camps and VBS. In fact, the bigs are at a VBS camp with grandma and grandpa Peterson right now! Which is the very reason why I have time to update the blog!<br />
In the spirit of contentment and gratitude below is a list of my top reasons for thanksgiving. They are rated in no particular order.<br />
1. The MN zoo. My parents get us a membership and it is such a fun summer hang out.<br />
2. Jonah and Silas and their new found brotherly love. This is a big one! Jonah has had a hard time letting his brothers get close to hime. Watching him share and laugh with Silas is nothing short of a miracle. Today they actually ate lunch together in the same chair. This was Jonah's idea!<br />
3. Grandparents! They are so helpful and involved. The boys are so lucky.<br />
4. Mike! He is such a present dad and so fun to grow older with ( not old, because we are not old...but older :)<br />
5. Our friends. I have such a close circle of friends here in Minneapolis. Friends I really enjoy all aspects of life with. It is unique and I do not know what I would do without them.<br />
6. Having a almost 7 year old and 5 year old. We took Bray and Will camping and it was so fantastic. They are able to bike, canoe, hike and have some pretty deep conversations. I like exiting out of the littler years.<br />
7. Related to #6 watching the bigs interests and personalities develop. This summer they have manned three lemonade stands and have made a total of over $100. They will not spend a dime however, because they are bent on getting the largest Star Wars Lego set in existence. This was of course uncle Brandon's idea, and they are dead set on making him proud.<br />
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Cheers to a great summer!<br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-8157481914347068082015-06-25T14:21:00.002-07:002015-06-25T14:21:43.318-07:00A heartfelt thank you to the Ethiopian woman at the park I think I have wrote on this subject before...so give me grace! However I just have to say how blessed I was by this woman from Ethiopia. I was going on a creature hunt with Silas and William at Powderhorn when we met her. ( Side note: our hunt proved successful in that now we have a baby turtle in our kitchen.) She had kind eyes and told us she had just moved here from Africa 2 months ago. She pointed at Will and Silas and said " are these all your children." To which I replied, " no, I have two more sons at school today." To this she threw her hands in the air, looked up to the heavens and said " praise Jesus. " I am not exaggerating that when she said this it was with more sincerity than the best of preachers on Sunday morning. Immediately, my heart filled and I was convicted about how right she was. Praise Jesus I get to parent four kids. As I have written before, this is very contrary to the way most of the public responds to seeing or hearing about my four kids. Comments such as " wow, you sure are busy," or " that looks intense" are much more common. And I can not look down upon these comments in any way, since that is more along the lines of my own inner monologue daily than "praise Jesus." But hearing this sweet woman say those words, helped me remember that it is an honor to parent Braylon. It is a privalage to mother William. It is a joy to care for Jonah. And it is a delight to love on Silas. Praise Jesus indeed.Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-53482757673751439472015-05-31T06:33:00.000-07:002015-05-31T06:33:32.276-07:00Acorns to Oaks At Hope Academy the Kindergarten graduation is called Acorns to Oaks. It is based on the verse in Isaiah that states " they will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord, for the display of His spender." First of all, I just love that verse. Secondly, the ceremony was about the sweetest thing you have ever seen. The oaks from the school, the graduating Seniors, bestowed upon the acorns, the kindergartners, acorn necklaces. The Kindergartners were charged to grow from acorns to oaks to display God's glory and power. And they were given the visual of the seniors in their regal graduation robes to inspire them to grow bigger and bigger!<br />
We were so thankful for Hope Academy this year and their investment in Braylon and his other kindergarten friends. Off to first grade he goes!<br />
I have included photos of our other "seedlings" below. One of them is soon to be an acorn himself!<br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-26483758017706176972015-05-09T20:17:00.000-07:002015-05-09T20:17:20.089-07:00twenty dollars, two bunnies and one toothIt was a big week at the Peterson household. Tons of action. One day we became the owners of two pet bunnies, the next day Braylon lost a tooth and days later we had our first lemonade stand and made twenty dollars. Unbelievable!<br />
The bunnies are our kids' first pets, unless you count Booboo-head and Dougie. Booboo-head and Dougie were our fish. They didn't live too long. I am hoping Honey and Bunches ( the bunnies) will be with us for years to come. They live in a hutch in our backyard and we try and let them out in the fenced-<br />
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in backyard each day to play with our other four little bunnies. The bunnies are particularly a hit with Silas :)<br />
On top of getting bunnies, we also began a booming lemonade business; one that Braylon hopes to replicate every weekend this summer. he said, " maybe if we make enough money and I keep saving it, I can buy a house. Keep the lemonade pouring!<br />
We are enjoying the warmer weather and are also enjoying seeing the boys laugh and love each other. God has really answered our prayers regarding giving them deep friendships with one another. Having four boys so close together can often be a recipe for possessiveness and contention, and certainly we have seen that. However, lately, there have been some really sweet moments of them loving and enjoying each other. Praise God, for this has been one of my most consistent prayers for them this season.Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-27891950448063289882015-04-08T06:36:00.001-07:002015-04-08T06:38:46.086-07:00EuropeMike and I left the kiddos for 7 days! It was hard, for sure, I missed them and felt like my arms and legs had been cut off at times, BUT, it was sooo good. We laughed, had adventures, had long dinners, walked everywhere and, did I mention, laugh? We enjoyed our time together so much and were reminded that not only do we love each other, but we really like each other too :) Sometimes in the hustle of everyday life we seem more like teammates... this trip cemented that we still are indeed best friends too!<br />
I do not know if we will ever get back to Dublin or London, but I sure hope so. It was a total blast and below I have posted some highlights! The boys held up just fine thanks to grandmas and grandpas and our dear friends the Olsons. And we are very happy to be back home together under the same roof.<br />
* Some pics from the boys on Easter are also included, thanks to grandma Julie<br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-45335373186508636722015-02-23T18:08:00.000-08:002015-02-23T18:08:30.686-08:00First things first <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lately I have been letting anxiety get the best of me. I hate it when that happens. I see a problem/struggle with one of the boys and I put all of my energy into researching/problem solving/discussing how to resolve it. Quite frankly, it is exhausting, taxing and for the most part not that helpful. I do not want to discredited getting good advice, reading about a good parenting strategy, finding a helpful hint on a blog or researching a solution, BUT it will never compare to handing the whole entire thing over to Jesus.<br />
So I am resolving to keep first things first. Only God can heal me and the boys, change our hearts, refine us and solve our problems, so I want to make it my practice to go to Him first. To be on my knees asking Him to work in my heart and the boys' hearts, to refine us and give us the wisdom we need when we do need to make decisions. If I am constantly in problem solving mode I will get exhausted so quickly, but if I hand the problems over to Him, He promises that His load is easy and His burden light. I am trusting that He will refine, shape, mold, heal and empower our whole family. Amen.Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-5634698683168053272015-01-16T12:14:00.002-08:002015-01-16T12:14:55.606-08:00Happy post holidaysHope you enjoyed your holiday. We sure did. Although it is nice to be back to a regular routine again.<br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-29583004046828927812015-01-16T12:13:00.000-08:002015-01-16T12:13:05.306-08:00An apple a day keeps the doctor away...How about two, three, sometimes even four. The boys in our house are apple monsters. They eat so many apples. We average 16 every two days. I am not kidding. Although they will eat their apples in any form they prefer to eat them whole. There is evidence of this all over our house and even, unfortunately, our car. Apple cores under coaches, beds, car seats, blankets, legos... you name it and I have probably found an apple core there. Pretty disgusting huh. I blame myself. I am not a snack machine, and will only distribute food at appointed meal and snack times ( these appointed times vary each day depending on many factors.) So the famished boys will often take matters into their own hands and mouths.<br />
They go straight for the bottom drawer in the fridge and grab an apple, or four perhaps, if they decide to grab for themselves and their brothers. If I tracked both Braylon and Silas' diets I am almost positive that at least 1/2 of the food they consume are apples. Maybe more.<br />
I could write more about this subject, but I will leave it at this- they really don't get sick very much. Perhaps the old saying is true, and even more true if you eat, two, three or even four apples a day. The photos chronicle a typical day of apple consumption in our house.<br />
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<br />Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-18940472470846279562014-12-09T18:23:00.001-08:002014-12-09T18:23:55.573-08:00Peace " Peace I leave with you, my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27<br />
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In my bible commentary, this kind of peace is described as " total well being and inner rest of spirit." Oh, if I could understand this peace more each day. That is my prayer. I want the kind of peace the world can not offer, the kind of peace the Christ child brought into the world. The kind of peace that after a hard day, I can say, external circumstances can not touch the life of peace I have with Jesus.<br />
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Peace, peace, and more peace. With this joyful, busy and crazy adventure we are on right now, I am calling out to my Father to pour his peace into my heart afresh. Parenting four little boys certainly may not look peaceful from the outside. In fact, lots of the time it feels downright chaotic, but He offers peace in the midst of the chaos. That kind of peace can help us embrace the chaos, appreciate the chaos even, and, most importantly, marvel that He has entrusted us with the privelage of parenting these little guys.<br />
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2014 has been filled with basketball hoops, ninjas, potty training, car pooling, super heroes, race cars, rainbow loom makers, LEGOS, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches ( store bought ones since I am too lazy to make them), play dates, sledding, brotherly quarrels, brotherly love, swimming, diapers, chapter books, candy, wrestling, sleepovers at grandma and grandpas, and a million things I am forgetting. Chaos, YES! Peaceful, by God's grace, YES!Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-12656734948267028772014-11-11T19:44:00.003-08:002014-11-11T19:45:22.500-08:00Hello winter <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well winter is here. Snow is everywhere. I thought posting some pictures from fall would be a nice idea before we get into the holiday season. These guys sure do take some cute pictures. I love them to pieces.Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-24715938447471189022014-10-15T10:54:00.001-07:002014-10-15T10:54:42.529-07:00Birthday buddies!! Today I turned 34. Whoa! I spent a lovely morning at the Children's Museum with my birthday buddies: Braylon, William, Jonah and Silas. The Fab Four. Now I am off to have a retreat by myself at Pacem and Terris thanks to my incredible, sacrificial and sweet hubby. He really is the best. The retreat center is a place where you disconnect for awhile, rest and spend time with the Lord. I have gone before and always leave feeling refreshed. I am so thankful for the joys I have been given this year. Thank you Jesus.<br />
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Kendrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10983830240691957908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6728625675345771023.post-20468681444206650502014-09-14T12:27:00.001-07:002014-09-14T12:27:51.284-07:00Ready or not...Off to schoolBraylon turned six and is officially a Kindergartner at Hope Academy. I have so many mixed emotions about this. I am so excited for him to learn new things and grow up and seeing him in his classroom is so sweet. BUT, I am not really ready for him to be gone from the nest so much! I want more time with him at home and I can't believe he has grown up so fast. So that is my tender heart on the issue.<br />
Since this is not all about me, it is important to note that Bray is enjoying being a student and is making lots of new friends. When I asked him what his favorite thing about school is, he said "I like to do fun things and I love recess!" Thats our active and social boy. He was very excited though to learn that he gets Saturday and Sunday off of school. He also asked if he has to go to school for the winter or if he gets the winter months off. It is exhausting being a kindergartner!<br />
I have gone back to work three full days a week and am enjoying teaching middle school and high school English classes. Although I definitely forgot how much work and energy goes into classroom teaching. I am calling upon the Lord everyday to give me favor with the students and fresh ideas and love for them. It really is an honor to be able to teach and I am thankful for the opportunity.<br />
William starts preschool this week and Silas is becoming more and more social and independent everyday. Although I am a bit sad to not have Bray around on my days off, I am really enjoying some more concentrated time with Will and Si. William loves to be home and is so content to color and do arts and crafts all day. He says he wants to be an artist or a cook when he grows up. On the other hand Silas is not as content to be home and wants to be going places and seeing people; he says hi to every person we see when we are out. <br />
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I watching all these little guys' personalities develop.<br />
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