Muswellbrook

Went to Joshua & Ashlee's wedding. On the way up had to stop very frequently as Ollie is a carsick kind of kid. On the way back we put stickytape on his bellybutton as Kim had suggested it. It may have worked as he wasn't as sick, but I dont know. Mum said that she's heard of that trick before, but you need to put salt on the sticky tape.
Went to see the doctor for my stomach pains. He said it was gastritis. Anyway, Steve walked the boys home. He had a very interesting conversation with Ollie about it. Where is mummy?
Mummy at doctors (Steve)
Mummy sick?
yes mummy is sick. Mummy has a sore tummy (Steve)
Put sticky tape on mummy's tummy?

Wedding was beautiful. Lovely to get away, spend time with parents & Chris.

Homeschooling Conference

Steve and I went to the Diana Waring homeschool conference in Kogarah today. We listened to 3 talks - The well-kept secret of a biblical home education, Exposing the wizard of Oz, Raising world changers. They were all very inspiring and encouraging. I browsed the stalls and got to touch and feel some curriculum. I have a very good feeling about this. It is going to be fun! We were sorry that we weren't able to go to the Saturday one.
Mum & dad met us at Kogarah station so we could drive home together.

Aunty M's Song

Once there lived a little robin
outside a kitchen door.
He wanted so to go inside
and hop up on the floor.
oh No! said Robin's mother
you'd better stay with me
For little birds are safer
sitting in a tree.
I don't care said Robin
as he gave his tail a fling
I don't think that old folks know quite everything
So into the kitchen fastly
and quicker than a wink
a great big cat had caught him
because he didn't think.

Once a little trap was baited
with a little piece of cheese
It tickled so a little mouse
It almost made him sneeze.
And old grey mouse said "danger!"
Be careful where you go.
Oh Nonsense said the little mouse
I don't think you know.
Mousie walked in boldly
for nobody was in sight
First he took a nibble
Then a great big bite
And the trap snapped fast together
Faster than a wink
It cost poor mouse his life you know
because he didn't think.

Now listen little friends of mine
Who hear this little song
Cant you see what trouble comes
from simply doing wrong
So why not take a warning
from mouse and robin's fate
and let's begin our thinking
before it is too late
Read the Holy Bible,
it will teach you right from wrong
Give your heart to Jesus
Sing this happy song.
Then when Satan comes to tempt you
Just turn to GOd in prayer
For he is there to help you
For God is everywhere.

Blessed be Your Name

This morning as I was in the bedroom changing, I heard Ollie in his cubby (blanket draped over a chair) singing "You give and take away, you give and take away, you give and take away (repeat a few more times, maybe 20?)" and then finally he sings "Still, my heart will choose to say, Lord Blessed be Your Name"
And I was so encouraged. And it was so cute. So adorable. So gorgeous. This shrill little repetitive voice. He did eventually get to the point of the song.
My son's singing tells me to say "Lord Blessed be Your Name" even when i am in the wilderness.

Blessed Be Your Name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name

Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name

Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name

Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name

Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name