Amy J. Bennett

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Like Father, Like Daughter #2

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See Like Father, Like Daughter #1 for reference.

So I’m sitting here and Lexi says for me to look at the TV.  I lean over to see she wants some swimming My Little Pet Shop puppies. They do this a lot, telling me to look at the TV for toys they want.  Darn commercials.

I go back to work.

Next commercial comes on and she wants me to look at the TV, “Mommy, can we get that?”

I lean over to see the TV and it’s an OxiClean commercial.

Lexi:  If we got our dollys dirty we can get them clean.  Can we really get it?

Like Father, Like Daughter

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I’ve had clues that Lexi might be a little…tidy…organized..obsessive…OCD…whatever fits…just like Scott.  It started when she was young and would get upset when you moved her cup from whatever side of her plate she had it on.  She would chastise you and move it back.

Recently, she has started insisting her sock get pulled up as tight as possible so “her shoes don’t have a problem”.  Which I can’t blame her on that one really.

Then Monday we were at the grocery store where the kids both push a kids shopping cart.  I picked up 3 cans of veggies and gave Lexi the first two which she aligned in her cart and then handed the 3rd to Emma.  Lexi looked at me and said, “Mommy, I was going to line all 3 up.”  So I gave it to her and she did…lined them up in a straight line down the side of her cart.

But today tops all.  She’s watching TV and I hear her say, “Mommy, I want that!”  Scott and I assumed it was another toy.  But no.  It was a commerical for these:

So she could hang up her dress-up dresses.  Oh boy.

The conversation where I lied to my daughter and almost ruined the Tooth Fairy

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The other night when I played Tooth Fairy (which, note to self, I still need to do tonight), I was a little unsure whether I was supposed to take the tooth with me.  Only twenty years had passed since my last encounter with the Tooth Fairy.  I just couldn’t remember.  I remember little boxes with teeth in them but couldn’t remember if that was pre-Tooth Fairy or post.  I thought I should take it since I left money though and put it on our dresser.

When Emma got home today, Scott put her two new (old?) teeth in another zip loc bag and apparently set both bags on the kitchen counter.  Cue Emma picking up both bags tonight off the counter:

Emma: Mommy, how do I have this tooth?

Me (I literally turn away from her and mouth what do I say??): Um, the tooth fairy left it for you.

Emma: Why?

Me (making stuff up, I was never a good liar): You know, so you could have it.

Emma: Did you see the tooth fairy?

Me (again, at a loss for words): Um, yeah.

I think Lexi came into the kitchen at that point and Emma dropped it but wow, I just about dropped to my knees and said Emma, Mommy is the tooth fairy and we’re keeping all your teeth.  Here’s $5, don’t be mad.

Did I mention we bought a truck??

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Um yeah, forgot to post about this but on Friday Scott and I were on the way to Mom’s and both mentioned a truck we saw for sale in someone’s yard. Well, let’s just say less than an hour, the guy had a deposit check in his hand. The guy brought it by after work today. Scott is going to get tags tomorrow. I have yet to actually take a drive in the thing. It’s just one of those things I felt peace about and knew it was the one. Dad felt good about it and Scott seemed excited so I hope it doesn’t disappoint! So here is the picture from the ad although I think it looks way better in person:

Let the Son Shine Through

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sunshine.jpgI’ve been feeling quite reflective this weekend. I felt out of sorts yesterday afternoon. I even asked Scott to teach Sunday School because I just didn’t feel into it. I was lying in bed last night and I just saw this picture of me as if I was lying on the ground in a field and Jesus was the sun and there were so many clouds between us that I couldn’t see Him. I wanted to feel the warmth. The comfort. The peace. But I didn’t.

I wanted to climb up to the clouds and push them to the left and right so a sliver of light could come through. I opened my heart and prayed that whatever it was…maybe just time apart that was separating us would just be pushed to either side. And you know what? He did it. He pushed the clouds aside and let the Son shine through.

I thought we had missed it…

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All the sickness, I mean. But no, my lack of energy yesterday is explained by the oncoming sickness today. Starting this morning, I have had general aches, a slight fever, sore throat, cough and headache. I loaded myself up on meds but mostly spent the day on the couch trying to work while my Internet connection went up and down. Mom’s having dinner at her house so we’ll head over there for the evening until it’s time to come home and settle in for AI and OTH.

Halfway through

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On to less frivolous topics…

Today marks the halfway mark for my reading the Bible in 90 Days journey.  And it does feel like a journey.  One that started with marveling at God’s creation in Genesis and is currently gaining wisdom from Proverbs. 

In some ways, I could simply sum this up by saying I read an average of 12 chapters a night and I’ve been doing that for 44 days now (the plan is actually for 88 days!).  It sounds so simple and yet it’s been so much more.  And unless you’ve actually done it, it’s difficult to describe the impact but I’ll try to come up with some highlights.

Some random facts about the logistics of this that a couple people had questions about:

  • I’m reading the NIV
  • 9 times out of 10 I read in bed at night right before I go to sleep
  • At the advice of our leader, I’ve stayed away from reading any commentary on what I’m reading
  • I mark anything that I have questions about or stand out to me either with a post-it note or underlining something
  • It takes 30-45 minutes a day

Some random facts about what I’ve learned

  • I posted it on it before, but I finally understand the history of Israel.
  • I didn’t realize there was so much about David.  I want to post more on him later but he is much more of a military man than I realized.
  • I didn’t realize there was so little about Samson.  And I lost some respect for the guy after reading the story.  Not sure if I can explain it.
  • Leviticus really is the most boring book ever followed closely by 1 and 2 Chronicles which were a replica of 1 and 2 Kings and weren’t too exciting either.  In fact, Deuteronomy wasn’t so fun either since a lot of it was just summary although it would be a good summary book if you hadn’t just read the first four books.
  • I think I could read Genesis over and over.  There is so much packed in that book!
  • There are a lot of phrases repeated through many chapters that I didn’t realize.  Such as “His love endures forever”  “He is compassionate and slow to anger, abounding in love”

If I were to summarize each book I’ve read so far:

  • Genesis: That one about Creation, Noah, Abraham and the Covenant, Sodom and Gomorrah, Isaac, Jac0b and Joseph.
  • Exodus:  That one about the Moses and the Israelites
  • Leviticus: The laws
  • Numbers: That one where they count everyone and then create the Ark of the Covenant.  Isrealites do lots of evil stuff and also fight lots of people
  • Deuteronomy:  That one where Moses rehashes everything you just read.
  • Joshua: That one where Joshua leads the Israelites into Canaan
  • Judges: That one about all the judges in Israel after Joshua as well as the story of Samson
  • Ruth:  That one about Ruth, Naomi and Boaz.
  • 1 & 2 Samuel: That one about Samuel being the judge of Israel and then Saul being anointed king and then David coming up and Saul chasing him everywhere and finally David being king.
  • 1 & 2 Kings: That one about Solomon, Elisha and Hezekiah and the rest of the kings of Israel
  • 1 & 2 Chronicles: See 1 & 2 Kings
  • Ezra: That one where Ezra got the people back on track with God
  • Nehemiah: Nehemiah goes back to rebuild the Temple and tell people to keep the laws.
  • Esther: That one about Esther saving the Jews.  That girls rocks!
  • Job: That one about all the bad stuff that happened to Job and Job still praised God
  • Psalms: Yay God!
  • Proverbs: That one about wisdom

Of course I left out so many details but that gives you an idea.

If I were recommend you reading just a few books to understand more, I would read Genesis of course and then Deuteronomy and Joshua.  I really never thought I would say that.

And I have to say, I really have a respect for the Jews at that time.  I actually like, or at least respect, the reverence they had for God and all the rituals they went through. I think we are so flippant about how we treat God and pray to Him.

My biggest problem right now is meshing the God of the Israelites with Jesus.  There was so much jealousy and anger and war and deaths in the Old Testament and that is not at all who Jesus was while on Earth.  I realize that God showed a lot of mercy and love as well it’s just Jesus was so different that that.  And if Jesus is supposed to be God then what gives?  I’m not questioning that Jesus is God, I’m just looking for a lightbulb moment or that piece to the puzzle that makes it make sense.

I feel like I’ve rambled on about nothing but if I could say anything clearly to you, I would say take the time and commit to doing this for 90 days.  I can’t believe I’m already halfway through reading the ENTIRE Bible.  It seemed like such a daunting task when I first heard about it but it really is no different that sitting down reading a book every night for 30 minutes.  Heck, I’m used to reading for hours on end every night when I’m really into a book.

One thing I’m certain I learned is that the Bible is true, God is real and BIG and amazing and most of all, He loves us and all He really wants us to do is listen and obey.

If you want more info, you can check out the Bible in 90 Days site.  I have a copy of the reading plan if you’d like me to email one to you.