August 27, 2009

天父的花園~我們都愛主日學!

【天父的花園】

小小花園裡 紅橙黃藍綠

每朵小花都美麗

微風輕飄逸 藍天同歡喜

在天父的花園裡


你我同是寶貝 在這花園裡

園丁細心呵護不讓你傷心

刮風或下雨 應許從不離開你

天父的小花成長在祂手裡

別擔心 你的成長在祂手裡

(請按左邊的play 鍵,聽聽看喔!)
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在主日學裡,常聽到這首歌,
節奏輕快,歌詞和曲也讓人覺得好感動.
是最近我們很喜歡的一首詩歌.
感謝天父,讓這兩個孩子都能成為祂園中的小花.

Tina很喜歡上主日學,
每當我跟她說:「Christina,今天是Sunday喔!」
她就會出發出會心的一笑,
然後彈出她的食指説:「YA~~我們要去主學囉!」

呵呵~~~


永遠美麗的菊芳老師上課:


Elisa也很認真的在旁邊觀摩學習喔~~


超有愛心的明蘭老師上課:



超可愛的小玲老師上課:
















嗯.....沒辦法自己拍自己吔...哈哈


August 24, 2009

姐妹倆的小紅鞋






  最近經常在跟這些小鬼頭們做勞作,剪剪貼貼剪剪貼貼,連續在樓下給他們上了幾次課後,Tina常常要我變把戲給她,好像什麼都可以用紙做出來,如:「媽媽,我想當天使」。好,沒問題!於是我們一起剪了一對翅膀,貼在她身上,也貼在Elisa身上,開始到處飛。

「媽媽,我想要像糖屋果裡的棒棒糖!」…….嗯…..沒問題!於是我們用瓦楞紙做棒子,用雲彩紙做糖,愈做愈多,最後還做了冰棒和糖果,然後開始叫賣。

「媽媽,你可以做一頂帽子給我戴嗎?」,好,沒問題!我們隨便拿了幾張傳單,黏黏剪剪,做了好幾頂,有高高的廚師帽,有低低的摭陽帽,還可以反過來戴。

「媽媽,那你可以做托鞋給我穿嗎?」厚~~這次就有點過份了,我直接叫她去櫃子裡拿一雙出來穿,呵~~結果我受不了她一直“盧”…….好吧~~沒…問…題!!....這次雖然有點心不干情不願,但還是完成了。我隨便拿了一張有點厚度的廣告紙,量一量她的腳大小,剪下來,然後攢幾洞,再穿上麻繩,好了!這個時候,Elisa走過來…..「媽媽,Elisa也要!」Tina說。於是再做一雙,這次更偷懶了,量完她的小腳之後,直接再剪一條紙包起來,好穿又不會掉!哈哈~~


周末,爸爸回家,Tina改纏爸爸,結果,我們家的彼得爸爸居然給她們姐妹倆做出了這樣的小紅鞋!!這原來是“點晴品”的一個小紙袋。真是讓人驚訝爸爸有這種功力!(爸爸的小紅鞋做出來後,媽媽做的那兩雙就被掠在一旁…..真是兩個現實的小傢伙!!)




August 11, 2009

I am a stay-at-home mom!---文章分享

  每天都很忙,忙著準備每天的課程,忙著準備星期天的主日學課程,忙著煮飯給這兩個黃毛鴨頭,忙著餵這兩個黃毛鴨頭,忙著洗碗洗衣服晾衣服,忙著整理剛整理好卻一下子又被搞亂的客廳,忙著到市場補充家裡的食物,忙著幫這兩隻小猴洗澡穿衣服換尿布,有時還要忍住火山即將爆發的情緒……..。厚~如果家庭主婦也是一種職業,它可是最忙最會得內傷又最晚下班的吔~~
  在美國,家庭主婦叫housewife, 誇張點有人叫house keeper,我遇過一個美國媽媽,她說她不喜歡人家這麼稱呼她,所以她常會跟人家說:「I am a stay-at-home mom.」,嗯~聽起來好像比較時尚些,哈~後來還蠻常聽到人家這麼介紹自己,因為這些”stay-at-home mom”覺得自己是因為孩子的教導,而留在家裡,她們認同對孩子來說,這是很重要的階段;在這教養的同時,她們仍會去持續擁有自己的興趣、理想….等等。 嗯~我想,這個很重要。

在網路上看到一篇文章很不錯,教你每位”stay-at-home mom”要知道的四件事:
1. Feel Proud of What You Do為你所做的感到驕傲
2. Keep in Touch with Friends與朋友保持聯繫
3. Get Organized讓生活井然有序
4. Get in Touch with Your Creative Side發揮你的想像力


各位媽媽們加油加油!!

以下是文章內容:
4 Things Every Stay-at-Home Mom Needs to Know

Thinking about becoming a stay-at-home mom? Many moms agree that while it can be a thankless job, it is also a richly rewarding experience -- one that they wouldn't trade for the world. Discover some of the best-kept secrets to stay-at-home success and then join other moms on the
At-Home Moms message board for more advice and support.

1. Feel Proud of What You Do
When someone asks me what I do, I tell them I stay home with my children and I'm not in the least ashamed or embarrassed. I have learned that most people who don't think much of stay-at-home moms (SAHM) don't know what's involved and how much a family benefits and appreciates what we do. My children are only young once; I can get a career later. --Parent SouperJackie

I tell people that I am a SAHM, and I do get some odd responses to that! "Oh, so you have no education?" (I have a masters degree and a year into a Ph.D.), or "No skills, huh?" (I used to write million-dollar grants and teach grad school). I am comfortable with my answers, but a lot of other people are not. They think my education is going to waste. I answer those people with "I'm raising my children, and teaching them. What better use of my skills?" --Parent Souper Barb

Stay-at-home motherhood has changed me in so many ways. I find the biggest challenge is setting the "right" example and being the perfect role model. I love my children dearly and I want them to see that mommy has a life too. --Parent Souper Jeanne

2. Keep in Touch with Friends
Having girlfriends is a huge support in being a SAHM, especially if they are SAHMs too. You have a friendly outlet for yourself and playtime for the kids at the same time. --Parent Souper Jackie

I don't get nearly as much girl talk as I used to, but I know, as my children get older and more independent, there will be more time for me. As for keeping working girlfriends close -- live your life, care for your family, and if these old friends want to keep in touch they will. You can offer a meeting, but don't be surprised when you see less and less of most working friends. Just remember that the true friendships will last. --Parent Souper Barb

3. Get Organized
Having a routine and making lists keeps me sane! I have three calendars -- a basic one (for doctor/dentist appointments, etc.), a school one (PTA meetings, school days off, etc.) and a perpetual birthday/anniversary one. Don't over-schedule the kids. Remember that children need time to just play. --Parent Souper Barb


First and foremost, the key is to get rid of stuff! My motto is: If we don't eat it, need it, wear it, or use it, it goes (with sentimental exceptions!). I use the plastic drawer storage to organize smaller-sized toys that would wind up at the bottom of the toy box. (My toddlers even know which toys go in which drawers.) I also use decorative baskets for mail, my makeup, keys and other small household items. --Parent Souper Jackie

I have a routine and stick to it. Monday is my "pick-up from the weekend" day (e.g. cleaning bathrooms, sweeping and laundry), Tuesday and Wednesday are our "busy" days (doing things out of the house). Thursday is laundry day and Friday is dust, mop, clean bathrooms -- "getting ready for the weekend" day. Get a calendar and write things down so you can see what you have to do. I have a purse calendar that I take with me. If anyone asks me if we can do something on a certain day, I can look right then and see if we are free to go. --Parent Souper Cindy

4. Get in Touch with Your Creative Side
Finding time for you is so important. Whether you make crafts, or are involved in the PTA, you have to have activities besides housework and children. --Parent Souper Jackie

I have become a "Fix-It-SAHM." I do repairs, painting, hanging closet doors, putting new hardware on furniture, etc. I am constantly on the look out for projects to do for Christmas gifts. I would go crazy if I didn't find projects to occupy my time and mind. --Parent Souper Jackie

I am working on a book. It is a kid-friendly book about stay-at-home motherhood from a child's perspective. --Parent Souper Jeanne

Be creative in trying to save money. Make up financial challenges: Save for larger items or make up grocery challenges (challenge yourself!). My best money-saving tips are "live simply." Bake from scratch, make simple meals, use coupons, set a budget and stick to it. Forget the silly little perks you had working (lattés out, dinner out, etc.) and enjoy your children. Your love and attention is what they need -- not toys and the latest gadgets. --Parent Souper Barb

August 10, 2009

來去看機器人Robot







  星期六下午,我們去了一趟南港世貿,看“機器人大展”,這當然是Peter爸爸的主意,我們三個女人是陪伴,誰叫是爸爸節啊~~哈~~

  不過到現場還挺好玩,有一區是給小朋友闖關的,共七關,分別為:拆除炸彈大作戰、機器人抓娃娃機、機器人組裝廠、荒野大鏢客-機器馬、機器人踢足球、來作機器人紙模型、機器人清潔公司;闖過四關就可以拿獎品,所以………我們也就只有闖四關,哈哈~~而且其中一關是只要在一旁看機器人清潔地板就可以了,這這這也太簡單了吧!!

荒野大鏢客-機器馬:




機器人踢足球:






來作機器人紙模型:


機器人清潔公司:


領獎品囉!


現場蠻多人的



  另一區的主展場,十三歲以下的孩子是禁止進入的,所以我們只好在外面等爸爸,但是,等待是痛苦的……,好不容易讓他們倆在摩斯漢堡裡吃完一顆漢堡,接著就在展場外上演小猴追逐記!










August 04, 2009

家.龍洞.海

  星期六,我們一起回娘家,陪爸爸提早過父親節,我買了一雙涼鞋送給爸,這是我第一次買爸的鞋,還偷偷打電話問媽爸爸的尺寸,媽說她也不知道!當時我心想,怎麼可能結髮這麼久連這個都不知道……。原來媽更高招,她買爸的鞋都是用“目測”的,她說:「你爸的腳呢…..比我的大一點,沒大很多…..嗯….大概是女生穿的9號半吧!」老媽果然是厲害,我算服了她了。
  根據這個線索,我終於選好鞋,不過還是猶豫很久,心裡還是有重新拿回來再換尺寸的心裡準備。結果晚上爸一試,剛剛好~爸說我很厲害,還穿去給在廚房的媽看。呵~我心裡得意著,感謝媽的“線索”。


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  在稍早的傍晚,趁著媽媽的晚餐還沒好,我和Peter帶著兩個孩子到門前的海邊走走。每次走在這路上,總有好多好多兒時的回憶湧上來…….。我真的深深覺得,在鄉下長大的孩子很幸福,能夠無憂無慮的,天天聆聽大自然的聲音,與大自然一起呼吸。
  我們延路走著,景觀其實改變了很多,以前海邊的岸上是荒草一片,現在變成了整齊的公園,也加了路燈;以前在海邊的小路,現在也都舖上的水泥;走在路上,依晰都還可以看見自己小時候的影子-放學時,在這路上跑跑跳跳、邊唱歌邊玩耍;還有颱風過後去上學,為了躲那尚未完全平息的大浪,使命的在這某一段小路上奔跑躲浪;潮流來時,海邊、港口有一陣子會湧進滿滿的小魚,我們用手下去澇啊澇……好多好多,然後帶回去給媽媽煮(當然家裡己經有好多好多吃不完的魚);媽媽有時候會去海邊拔海菜,偶爾也會讓我們跟,收穫雖然不多,但是超有成就感。還有,在國小上課最好玩了,常常在戶外活動課,主任會帶全校師生一起到山上拔金棗、或到海邊游泳,我們在山林走著、我們在海邊的岩石上跳躍著……,我的回憶裡,全是響亮的笑聲。
  兒時的記憶好多好多,打開話匣子,我想我可以說上一整夜……。