Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Feb 8, 2012, 12:29 pm
I have three chickadees. Two of them are represented here, so I couldn't resist posting this picture. I'll leave the rest to your imagination, dear reader. This post is linking up to 5 Minutes for Mom. Counting it all joy, Tweet
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Feb 7, 2012, 9:30 pm
So much of me goes into you. I am privileged in what I get do . . . This mothering. I know, at this time, you need so much of me. The bouts of crying, temper tantrums and defiance. The snuggles and kisses.  Arms that stretch long and wide. Being seven mus...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Feb 6, 2012, 8:41 pm
It's Mish Mash Monday Once Again! Hello my dear readers!  Hope you had a great weekend.  The Calm One has been able to string together a few days off and we are enjoying the down time while the kids are at school.  Plus we both have more energy to spend on the chickadees once they arrive a...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Feb 3, 2012, 11:00 am
Freedom Friday -- This is a quote that Max Lucado tweeted last week.    Love this reminder. Give your worries to God who isn't worried about anything and is big enough to handle whatever comes your way.  He can handle it.  His shoulders are broad. And that makes me joyful. Counting ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Feb 2, 2012, 10:16 am
Last night, after finishing my Can "Finances" and "Peace" Actually Go Together? post, I sat down to do taxes.  Because it seemed like the right thing to start on at 10:30 at night. Also, I may be a glutton for punishment. I couldn't finish because we are still waiting on a W-2 that see...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Feb 1, 2012, 10:12 pm
Tonight was our second class in the Financial Peace series. I think Dave Ramsey put it best when he said that those two words don't usually go together. It's the best oxymoron I can think of: Financial Peace We all probably know that finances are a big issue with couples. I can say that while w...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 31, 2012, 11:00 am
(Only today, it's on Tuesday because I can totally roll with the fact that I screwed up the scheduling of my posts. Yay me.)  Here is the Mish-Mash! Today, I tried this water "recipe" which I found on Pinterest.  My kids and husband HATE it.  I love it.  Yay!  More for me!  It's from shewears...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 30, 2012, 8:06 pm
they may or may not look like these guys -- only a younger version I am sitting in a room with five males playing Xbox. They are so loud and . . . and testosterone-y. They are taking turns singing "Staying Alive" yelling "Hoo-Ah!" and laughing at/slamming/scorning their opponents. Their feet...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 29, 2012, 11:00 am
Last time we started our list for free family fun. Today, I have come up with a few more ideas to add. * Tell a Silly Story Ever since my kids realized that "Mommy is writing a book," they have been interested in writing a book of their own. I let them get on the laptop and click away on the key...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 28, 2012, 11:00 am
We are broke. There, I said it. No mincing words. Nothing left to the imagination. Done. So what's a mama to do when her chickadees need to be entertained? Here are a few ideas that I have gleaned from the WWW and from my own imagination. Hold onto your pony tails. It's gonn...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 27, 2012, 12:34 pm
When someone mentions the word freedom, many things may come to the listener's mind. Freedom with regard to our patriotism. Freedom from debt. Freedom from slavery. Freedom from fear. Today, I am taking the opportunity to address the freedom from fear.  Mainly becaus...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 19, 2012, 3:19 pm
I have finished the editing that my novel needed so desperately. I wasn't aware, at first that it needed so much attention. I felt good about my writing. And then, I let it sit and marinate, so to speak. Maybe I marinated. At any rate, I did some blog hopping and found out a cou...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 12, 2012, 7:33 pm
... wonder quite a bit lately if I stack up.  Comparison is not such a wonderful thing.  ... their families are doing.  Maybe we should take up letter boxing.  I should be gearing up for another 5K.  And oh, I forgot ... two and find out that soy is bad for you.  Not that I was ever temp...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 11, 2012, 11:00 am
We stopped in at a coney dog shop after church last Sunday.  I just realized that not one of us ordered coney dogs . . .  Huh . . . Here's my girl, The Affectionate One.  She just finished up mini corn dogs and was giving her "Please?!" face because she wanted ice cream.  She got it.  With a fa...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 10, 2012, 9:29 am
Oh, Geesh. Here I am sitting, having a really good pity party with a nice helping of bitterness for hors d' oeuvres when I get hit with pearls of wisdom (from Twitter of all places) that basically tells me to knock it off. Do all you can to maintain loving, peaceful, and healthy relationships. We c...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 10, 2012, 1:21 am
I was browsing the 'net and came across some unusual styles for 2012. These are the Top Ten {Tues} styles you will NOT catch me wearing or carrying. Ever. This may be Dior, but you won't catch me with this on my arm.  I'd be too afraid some kind of flying creature would want to nest in it.  And...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 9, 2012, 2:21 pm
The Pioneer Woman asked today,  Here's what I think: "Orientate" is not a word. Correct? Or is it one of those words that isn't a word but became a word? She is sooooo-ohhhh-ooohhhh correct. Orientate is not a word, but a group of letters that someone put together because they thought it sounded ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 7, 2012, 1:58 pm
Okay, okay . . . I know that Christmas was a long time ago . . . but I also know that my dear readers will not mind if I post a Christmas related post. It's still timely because some of us you are just now taking down our your Christmas trees. {I once helped a friend take down her roommate's tree ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 5, 2012, 12:00 pm
I am just gettin around to catching up with some of my favorite craft blogs. Seems I've missed some great Christmas stuff. I will be finling these ideas away for next year. Which, at this moment means I will be pinning them to Pinterest so as to not lose the ideas in the rather clumsily categoriz...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 4, 2012, 12:00 pm
We visited a nearby park this past weekend.  Whirling Dervish decided to do his George Washington impression.  The kid cracks me up.  At least I know he's been listening in class! The Affectionate One wanted to pose too.  She has the "I'm so sweet, aren't I?" pose down all too well! Next week, ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 3, 2012, 12:00 pm
 Why I love my Keurig Mini 1. I can make one cup at at time. Obviously, Kuerig has cornered the market on the one cup at at time market. I am all for it. I don't need a pot of coffee. Though, I pass no judgement for those of you who do.  Please, for the sake of the rest of us, indulge.  ;) ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Jan 2, 2012, 2:45 pm
The days are long The years go fast I hold on tight knowing it won't last Yet there is a voice That clamors on For stillness, quiet For days long gone When fear surrounds And I cannot see The joy, the plans You have for me ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Nov 2, 2011, 12:45 am
****GiveAway **** GiveAway **** GiveAway **** I just finished reading A Sound Among the Trees by Susan Meissner and I have enjoyed it. It's a beautifully haunting book that explores the idea of how we allow our perception of past events help form who we are and filter our present experiences. ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Nov 1, 2011, 1:00 am
I have been hearing a lot about bloggers' bucket lists lately.  Not sure what has prompted the sudden resurgence of interest, but it has gotten me thinking about my own bucket list. What exactly would I like to do before I cross over into the arms of Jesus? Most of the things I think of are ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Oct 28, 2011, 1:00 am
Whirling Dervish asked me why I liked flowers so much when they just die in a few days.  I told him that the shortness of their life after being picked makes it so much more special.  The fact that their beauty is so fleeting, makes one appreciate the act of receiving them exponentially. I m...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Oct 27, 2011, 12:22 pm
I've gotten bitten by the bug.  Again.  **sigh** The Calm One and I spent an hour or so at a nearby mall. Among other stores, like boring Sears (tool dept - ugh), we went into the one and only pet shop.  It's much safer to go when the chickadees are in school. You know what I am say...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Oct 24, 2011, 1:00 am
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Oct 22, 2011, 5:52 pm
What a busy couple of weeks! We packed, we withdrew kids from school, we cleaned house, we moved, we cleaned the new place, we enrolled kids in their new school, we made multiple trips to the Wal-Marts, the Big Lots, and the Goodwill.  And that was the fun part. Oh, I kid, I kid. ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Oct 20, 2011, 1:00 am
And this says it all, Tweet
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Oct 19, 2011, 1:00 am
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Oct 4, 2011, 10:02 pm
Is it crazy that I live in Texas and I want Ohio weather comfort food and outdoor attire? And long to sip coffee in front of a bonfire? And feel crunchy leaves under my tennis shoes? And take long drives to my in-laws country home oooo-ing and ahhh-ing over all the colorful leaves still on the tr...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Sep 27, 2011, 12:10 am
When the chickadees were babies - all three of them in diapers, as a matter of fact - The Calm One had a very long couple of years at the AirGuard base where he had to work second shift.  Also known as, The Dreaded Second Shift.  He would sleep until noonish, go to work around 1:00pm, saunter in a...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Sep 24, 2011, 6:39 pm
Writer Shot. Not long into the writing of the story I am engrossed in at the present time, I realized that I have my hand up to my face quite a bit.  Funny what you realize about yourself when you see a photo of what you really look like . . . Here I am sitting on the floor in front ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Sep 23, 2011, 12:00 am
In yesterday's review post of The Fulfillment Principle:  Experiencing Real Joy in Your Life, I revealed that it was this little book that tipped the scales for me in pursuing my writing career.  I had been thinking about the idea for awhile now, but the book really showed me that I have a respons...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Sep 22, 2011, 2:26 pm
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Sep 6, 2011, 6:48 pm
I am so excited to share with you a great giveaway. It's not my giveaway, but Jenny On The Spot's giveaway. She is having a video/vlog contest where you can enter to win a Tempur-Pedic bed like this one: Um. Yeah, that's what I said too:  I want that BED!  So, I got off my duff, got over my fear...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Sep 6, 2011, 12:00 am
My oldest is ten years old. A tall, handsome ten year old -- I can say that because he looks like his daddy. A tall, smart, funny handsome ten year old who challenges me everyday. To be patient, to listen instead of making snap judgments, to be slow to anger and quick to forgive. To ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Sep 4, 2011, 12:00 am
I know you have heard the saying, "Be careful what you wish for." This summer has taught me that lesson all over again. In a big, BIG way. I may have mentioned a time or two that when we lived in Ohio The Calm One and I were pretty sure that if we ever moved again, it would be to som...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Sep 3, 2011, 11:14 pm
Whirling Dervish cracks me up. Tonight we had snuggle time when he was supposed to be trying to sleep. He was having a hard time with the fact that he had to go to bed early for misbehaving.  It was only 20 min early but to him, it may just as well have been 2 hours early. Anyway, afte...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Aug 16, 2011, 1:47 pm
Quite possibly recently heard in the Jubilant household: Mom, were you alive back in the good old days, you know, the 80s? Please go away! You are eating that pickle too loud! Mom, when you goggle somebody do they show up on everybody's computer? Counting it all joy, Tweet
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Aug 12, 2011, 12:00 am
Lately, I have been having a big ol' pity party. It's not that my problems have not been legitimate and worrisome, but dear reader, I had taken it to an all new level.  A very low level.  I let myself sink so deep that I wasn't sure I wanted to crawl out any time soon.  I was wallerin', dear rea...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Aug 11, 2011, 12:00 am
We may have found the best church in Texas.  What a loaded statement! I have to admit that Texas has been a bit of culture shock for this born and raised Ohio girl. I love the cowboy hats, the boots, the fact that 80% of drivers are toolin' around in a pickup. The weather, we have discussed...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Aug 9, 2011, 12:00 am
What is the first thing you think of when someone says the word, "family?" Move right on down to the comments, be honest and tell us.  Then come back.  I'll be happy to wait . . . **crickets** Well, lately, when I think of that word, what comes to my mind is the first line of A T...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Aug 8, 2011, 12:00 am
The other night I had a brilliant idea.   Wait for it . . . I made grilled cheese and tomato soup for dinner.  After one bite my Whirling Dervish declared me the best mom ever.  Sorry all you other wonderful moms out there - You know who you are, but Whirling dervish has spoken. But ...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Aug 5, 2011, 12:00 am
 My kids have issues. I am sooo tempted to leave it at that, but I realize a bit of explaining may be in order.  Shall I begin again, dear reader? My kids have issues.  They come by those issues honestly, but still they have issues.  Their issues make me wanna pronounce the word as i...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Aug 4, 2011, 2:41 am
About six weeks ago I was painting our basement. In preparation for selling our house - that still hasn't sold, BTW.  (Lord, please help us out here, m'kay?  Thankyouverymuch). Why? Why, had we waited to fix up the basement just in time for someone else to enjoy it?  I am a relatively intellige...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Aug 2, 2011, 3:03 pm
I was told that a true Texan doesn't complain about the heat. May I make an observation or two about that? Thankyouverymuch. Every Texan I have come across in my three weeks of being a Texan (a-hem) has complained about the weather.  Therefore, I am not ashamed to say, "Dang!  It's hot!"  I c...
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Jubilee posted an article on notes of jubilee - Aug 1, 2011, 9:55 pm
I totally rip off other bloggers. Okay, okay, I don't RIP them off, I just draw inspiration from other blog posts. I read a blog and think, "Oh, something like that happened to me. I can blog about that too!" Today, I am ripping off drawing inspiration from Big Mama. I love reading he...
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