September 05, 2008

Alice's Tulips

(Originally published by Nattie on August 6, 2004)

Alice's Tulips by Sandra Dallas was another wonderful read. The story is set in the Civil War on a small farm in Iowa. The story is told by letters from Alice to her sister, Lizzie. Woven into this story are Civil War quilt designs, the story of a young girl trying to live with her mother-in-law while her new husband is at war, struggles, murder and life.

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September 04, 2008

I Capture the Castle

(Originally published by Nattie on August 6, 2004)

I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith is an endearing and engaging story. It is told by 17-year-old Cassandra, a budding writer, who tries to "capture" her life on paper in three journals.

Cassandra lives in a rundown castle in England during the 1930s with her writer father, her stepmother Topaz, her older sister Rose, her younger brother Thomas and a hired hand Stephen. They are on the brink of poverty when the story opens.

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September 03, 2008

January Reads

(Originally published by Nattie on February 10, 2004)

Like I said before, I still haven't touched a book on my 2004 reading list, but I did read 16 books in the month of January. Here is what I read:

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September 02, 2008

They did WHAT?!

(Originally published by Nattie on February 10, 2004)

Tuesday evening the kids were playing outside. Jonathan and the sidewalk decided to tussle. The sidewalk won leaving Jonathan with a huge gash on his forehead. I didn't have transportation to take him to the ER so I was frantically applying pressure to the wound and calling everyone in creation to get ahold of my husband.

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September 01, 2008

The Merry-Go-Round

(Originally published by Nattie on February 9, 2004)

The Merry Go Round of Life is spinning a little out of control. I'm just holding on for dear life at this point. Let's just say the latest spin involved a new kindergartener, a scooter and a trip to the ER. Everyone survived with minimal damage. 'Nuff said.

Don't expect much blog fodder from this quarter. I had to wake said kindergartener every two hours last night so I've not gotten much sleep at all. I did post my "August Reads" below. Still haven't touched a book on my "So Many Books List," but the year isn't over yet. Good night!

Copyright Natalie Rose York

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August 30, 2008

Stand in the gap

(Originally published by Nattie on February 7, 2004)

I need you to stand in the gap with me for a dear friend. Dana lost a friend in an accident yesterday. She is grieving. Her family is grieving. Her church family is grieving. They all need our prayers today. Let's cover them with prayers. Please stand in the gap for them as they go through this horrible time.

Copyright Natalie Rose York

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August 29, 2008

Judge not

(Originally published by Nattie on February 6, 2004)

Judge not lest you be judged.
Judge not lest you be judged.
Judge not lest you be judged.
Judge not lest you be judged.
Judge not lest you be judged.
Judge not lest you be judged.

I'm hoping if I keep repeating this I'll remember it...

Judge not lest you be judged.
*repeat*

Copyright Natalie Rose York

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August 28, 2008

Thinking out loud

(Originally published by Nattie on February 6, 2004)

This is probably one of those moments when I should keep my mouth shut, but is friendship a bad thing? Good edifying friendship. Not toxic friendship. Just wondering. *walks away scratching head*

Copyright Natalie Rose York

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August 27, 2008

Blown away

(Originally published by Nattie on February 6, 2004)

My friend Jojo blogged about me. Well, she blogged about all of us, a group of moms brought together by God. I know he did because they have blessed me in so many ways—not just with friendship, but with shared wisdom, understanding and teaching. They make me yearn to grow more as a woman of God.

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August 26, 2008

I need to remember this

(Originally published by Nattie on February 5, 2004)

I will be handling your troubles today. I do not need your help. Go and have a nice day.
Signed, God.

Copyright Natalie Rose York

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August 25, 2008

My hubby is going to faint

(Originally published by Nattie on February 5, 2004)

Four bags of trash later (and I'm talking big bags) I have—
~ A clean downstairs closet
~ A clean upstairs bathroom
~ A decluttered bedroom
~ A decluttered window seat
~ A decluttered computer desk

I also did dishes, laundry and vacuumed all the corners and cracks in the kitchen and living room.

I'm wiped out. As soon as "Friends" is over I'm fixing a hot bath and some hot cocoa with marshmellows. That and Alice's Tulips will end a long hard yet gratifying day. I can almost forget that sleet and freezing rain are falling outside.

Copyright Natalie Rose York

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August 23, 2008

Do you ever wonder...

(Originally published by Nattie on February 5, 2004)

why you wake up grouchy? I had a long day the day before, but I did get a full night's sleep. I had no little ones waking me up in the middle of the night for sheet changes. I did toss and turn some, but that is normal.

I woke up once and had to go to the bathroom, but went right back to sleep. I'd actually had a nice quiet time the night before. So why did I wake up grouchy?

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August 22, 2008

This is just funny...

(Originally published by Nattie on February 4, 2004)

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Which Silver Screen Siren are you?
brought to you by Quizilla

Copyright Natalie Rose York

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August 21, 2008

Pilgrim's Progress

(Originally published by Nattie on February 3, 2004)

I've never read Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan. It is on my list to read this year, but when I was in elementary school my church did a version of Pilgrim's Progress and of course I've read Little Women. They talk about the book in there too. So I'm familiar with the basic story line.

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August 20, 2008

FINALLY!

(Originally published by Nattie on February 3, 2004)

The doctor's office called today. Finally! Anna's renaly ultrasound came back fine. PTL! Now if I can just get her to pee in a cup for her follow up urine screen. :-)

Copyright Natalie Rose York

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August 19, 2008

Trying not to whine...

(Originally published by Nattie on February 3, 2004)

but my sidewalk and driveway were a thick sheet of ice this morning. It was seriously like skating to the car. I would have stayed inside if I could have. I had to take Jonathan to speech therapy and I had to go to the store for my new eating plan. The roads were okay though. I took the day kind of easy after that. Skating to and from my front door was enough stress.

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August 18, 2008

I spy

(Originally published by Nattie on February 2, 2004)

I spy with my little eye...two children playing "I SPY."

The kids were playing outside. At one point I couldn't see them, but I could hear them. This is what I heard...

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August 16, 2008

Give thanks

(Originally published by Nattie on January 31, 2004)

Well, I said I wouldn't come back till I was Natalie York again. I don't know if I am. I'm still very cranky. I'm not sure why. I'll examine that later, but I will do something I've been wanting to do.

Some friends gently reminded me it is important to be thankful. Angie and Leann had posts last week about thankfulness and joy. Then there was a "Mother's Hour" email about a thankful heart. So here goes...

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August 15, 2008

Hurricane Prayers

(Originally published by Nattie on August 31, 2004)

My friend, Dana, needs some hurricane sized prayers. Hurricane Francis is heading right towards them and she has just recovered from Hurricane Charley.

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August 14, 2008

Just call me...

(Originally published by Nattie on January 30, 2004)

..."Cranky Crankerson." Yup, I've changed my name. Why am I cranky?

  1. I had to get up early on a Saturday morning.
  2. It was 9 degrees below zero on said Saturday morning.
  3. It felt like 20 below zero on said Saturday morning because of the wind chill.

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    August 13, 2008

    Friday Fancies

    (Originally published by Nattie on January 30, 2004)

    • One thing I know..five degrees below zero (F) with a 20-below wind chill is too friggin' cold.
    • Other than that it has been a busy Friday. I woke up and fixed breakfast for the kids, took Jonathan to preschool, finished a library book, folded six days worth of laundry, picked Jonathan up from preschool, took the kids to the library, fixed lunch, took the kids with me to the store, took Anna to the doctor, visited with the great-grands, got gas, fixed dinner and am now sitting mindlessly surfing the net. I have dishes to do, but I'm zonked. I'm still coughing and wheezing, but I think it is getting better.

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      August 12, 2008

      I just have to say...

      (Originally published by Nattie on January 29, 2004)

      it must have been the cold medicine that made me share such *intimate* details yesterday. I'm still blushing. And for the record, it wasn't hubbies fault. I was really tired. It was one of those times when I should have just said I had a headache. ;-)

      Copyright Natalie Rose York

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      August 11, 2008

      Thursday Thoughts

      (Originally published by Nattie on January 28, 2004)

      My cold has turned to that wet phlegmy cough that won't break up. Yesterday I had the sexy Kathleen Turner sultry voice. Today I've got the ex-smoker-on-oxygen voice.

      I've been blogrolling and found lots of great blog ideas that I want to do. Too many to put in one entry and I can't decide which one to do, so instead I'm going to pull an old idea out of the hat. Stacey and Heather both did this one a while back -

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      August 09, 2008

      getting a lot done

      (Originally published by Nattie on January 29, 2004)

      I'm getting a lot done computer-wise today. The kids have "locked" themselves in the closet all morning with a flashlight. They are having an adventure. They are occupied and I can relax. I need to do housework, but I'm not there 100% yet and don't want to start wheezing like I did yesterday when I over did it a bit.

      Well, the natives are demanding lunch...in the closet. If they are still enjoying the closet after lunch my book blog is my next computer goal. I'll let you know if I do. :-)

      Copyright Natalie Rose York

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      August 08, 2008

      Men vs women math conundrum

      (Originally published by Nattie on January 28, 2004)

      One BOGO sale at Payless
      plus One "buy one clearance item, get the second item for .01" sale at Fashion Bug
      plus two books bought at Waldenbooks equals One mad hubby.

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      August 07, 2008

      Wednesday Wonderings

      (Originally published by Nattie on January 27, 2004)

      ~ I'm feeling a little bit better. I can't say my brain is working well. Oy! Do I blame it on the cold? Mommy-brain? or the blonde roots?

      ~ School is closed today. Which is good. I kept Jonathan out of speech therapy yesterday because of a cough. He still has it today and it is soooo cold out. The big snow drifts don't help either.

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      August 06, 2008

      why can't I blog...

      (Originally published by Nattie on January 26, 2004)

      when I can't breathe through my nose? Well, there is a direct correlation between my IQ and breathing with my mouth open. I don't know why, but I can't think if I can't breathe through my nose and walk around with my mouth open all the time. I'm thankful that it is winter and there aren't any flies. Otherwise I'd be eating a high-fiber diet. ;-) Yes, I'm still sick. Still can't breathe properly. Still wishing I could pop this congestion the way you can pop a balloon. Still wishing it was socially acceptable to walk around with a Kleenex stuffed up your nose to catch the drainage...

      Copyright Natalie Rose York

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