Comfort

DEFINITION

1. to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to

Comfort comes in many forms- and I long for it.

True comfort.


I have no choice, I have to trust God.


I close my eyes, and wait. I have to let go,

let him in....

and comfort me

My Christmas List

-A cure for epilepsy

-IGA Antibodies

-a automatic, self refillable gas tank

-A milking cow, that milks itself

-Club foot reversal that comes in the form of ice cream

and

-calorie free, chocolate/Prozac substitute


JUST IN CASE YOU WERE CURIOUS

Football update

Well they won!

Ben's football team won the championship. We are so very proud of those boys. It isn't all about winning, but the fact that they learned to play as a team and work together. The final game, I must admitt was very exciting. The entire Klee clan was decked out in our Red Spirit wear. Complete with face paint and Mom carrying an airhorn!

Halloween

Darn my neighbors for giving out such good candy! I have been cramming those delicious nuggets down my throat like a squirrel hoarding for winter. I have absolutely no self control!

The kids had a great time, Ben was a finalist in the costume contest at his school dance . Jacob and Whitney had fun at their Fall Festival. And Sammy....well Sammy didn't quite get the trick or treat concept. He would give the ....er... treator... his already half eaten candy that he had gotten at the previous house for the new candy they were giving out. Maybe next year!

Bleh!

I am tired. Worn Out. Exhausted....and the weather isn't helping! All I want is to curl up in bed watch a silly movie and eat FATTENING Chocolate Chip Cookies. I don't want to worry about what time it is, or where I have to be. Rest.....oh that would be nice!

Big Boy Bed

O how they get big.

In the past several days we have had um...."sleeping issues".

Bedtime has never really been an issue for Sammy. He gets his softie, his cup of milk, lots of love and goes to sleep. Unfortunately several weeks ago he started taking off his braces (they help his club foot) and climbing out of his bed. We would put him back and he would cry until he puked (which P.S. isn't fun for anybody!) So after several trial and errors we broke down and got him a toddler bed today (a twin was too big with his limited mobility due to the braces). Tonight was the night, I sweetened the deal with new Cars PJ's and a Lightening McQueen Sippy Cup.... well..... HE DID GREAT!!!!He really did, we had a little crying, but that was just because his sippy cup was clogged! He curled up and went to sleep. Jeff and I were both suprised, but I guess he was just ready to move out of the crib. He is almost two, -but I would have let him stay in that thing till JR. High if he wanted- Since he is sleeping so soundly I am scurring off for some zzz's and wanted to share my little story. So here he is in his new bed.

Random Facts about my weekend

- Jake had his first hunting trip to deer camp. I think it was the highlight of his life thus far.

-My silly silly husband cut down the tree in our front yard and only managed to destroy the neighbor's driveway and the ENTIRE cement sewer cover. (at least it wasn't my car this time)

-Red Eagles won again!

- Whitney, Sammy and Ben all went over to visit my dad. He is getting better, but still needs alot of prayer.

- Nana bought Sammy a pop gun- grreattt- maybe it will break ; )

My Husband Rocks

Oh how he makes me laugh! As much as I tell him he's a big dork, and that he is not funny....he is. He knows exactly what to say to and how to say it to get me to crack up. We have so much fun together and I love him...HE ROCKS!!!

The Birthday Banner

Whitney's 7th birthday was last month and I still have her banner hanging in the living room. I could say that I just haven't had time and we've been too busy, but that would be a lie. No I keep it up because I reminds me of two things. 1-My kids are getting big. I hate this. It actually physically pains me to see them get older. I cherish each and every day that I have with them and never ever take it for granted. Pretty soon they will be driving cars, going on dates and I know I will long for the days when they would curl up on the couch with me to watch a movie or read them a book. I know its coming, and even typing this now I am flinching at the thought of my babies getting big on me.

The second reason I keep it is that it reminds me how happy she was (and it wasn't just the gifts.) She was thrilled to have her special day with her family and friends. The look on her face was pure joy, and I loved every minute of it. So I have to admit, I feel a little like Ms. Haversham from Great Expectations. But it isn't an ugly wedding dress and I threw out the left over cake (the little there was) so I think keeping it up just a little longer is okay. Well until its is time for my Christmas garland........

Random Facts about my weekend

- The Red Eagles (Ben's team) kicked some serious football bootie 24-0- YAY BABY!

- Sammy watched the movie cars approximately 37 times

-Whitney played an awesome game of soccer and Mr. Chad, who is an awesome guy, bought the entire team hot chocolate to keep them warm.

-My dad turned the corner, he is doing much better and will be home soon. Even being in the hospital didn't stop him from whippin Ben's tail end at Sorry.

-My amazing hubby laid new carpet in the basement.

-Jake did much better at his football game and I didn't have a meltdown when he was out there (score one for MOM!)

Jake's first football game

I can handle this....he has been practicing for weeks.

I try to sit in my chair but I feel like my heart is going to burst out of my chest.

I stand. There is about 3 minutes till game time.

The White Eagles take the field, he is on the bench.

I can handle this.

First play -we take the ball. I can handle this.

HE COMES OFF THE BENCH... this is good... I can handle this

I run to the fence, my chest is throbbing.

The ball is hiked, and everything goes into slooooooowwwww moootioooon.

I see his skinny wrist with his red medical bracelet charge at the boy in front of him.

I don't hear any sound, I can't breath, I can feel the tears welling up- here it comes.

My husband takes my drink, and tells me he is fine, he isn't going to get hurt,

Please God, protect him, please-----I feel peace.

I can handle this.

Epilepsy WILL not hold him back- he is determined-

Fall beginnings

I love fall and everything about it. The brisk air, sweatshirts, football, chili, bonfires ....all of it! As our family says goodbye to summer I can't help thank God for blessing us with an awesome summer. Here are some highlights.

The Stl. Zoo (always a fav!)

peach pickin

Whitney's drama camp,

Myrtle Beach

Raging Rivers

Lifepoint Pool Party / Ben getting baptized

BBQ with Grandparents

Kids say the darnest things!

After several days of rain Jacob (8yrs old) annouces


"If Mother Nature wasn't a girl, I'd kick her butt!"

Answered Prayers and Races

Well you just don't get better then the weekend we had. First, after being laid off for six months, my husband was called to back to work at the Steel Mill. He had not anticipated being called back until late fall, so this was a big surprise. God has blessed us in the past months, not just financially. The time that Jeff and I spent together I will treasure and I already miss him not being here... just don't tell him that.

This weekend, I also participated in the Komen Race for the Cure with my aunt Sallie. It was amazing. there was over 66,000.00 participants. There is something very touching about seeing a cancer survivor run a 5k...talk about answered prayers-it doesnt' get much better then that.

MY HUSBAND ROCKS!

Jeff is so awesome. He just finished making, from his own design, two tables and five chairs for American Girl Dolls. One set is for Whitney and one is for my family's annual auction coming up. He is soooooooo talented, I just love him.

My New Prayer

Since school has been out I have noticed my three older kids relationships with eachother. Up until recently it has been the typical sibling relationship that involved pulling hair, teasing, and all in all fighting. I am not sure if it is because they are getting older and more tolerant but they have these awesome relationships with one another. Don't get me wrong they still fight, but they also love eachother. I have actually had them defending one another, which made my heart smile.

Have you ever thought to yourself "WHY HAVEN'T I PRAYED FOR THAT?"---What, only me--ahem--. Okay let me start over, I belive that God can answer prayer but sometimes I try to do things on my own instead of praying and trusting God.So here is my prayer... for my kids to be best friends. Ok ok that may be a stretch but at least I want them to love, respect and truly enjoy eachother's company. Man, if I would have started praying this earlier, maybe they would have less scars....yay you are right probably not.

Updates

Man am I a slacker! Way too long since my last post.

We just got back from our family vacation. Myrtle Beach and Pigeon Forge, TN. We had a blast. The boys both had saved their birthday money for this trip. Much to my dismay they purchased two water turtles...yes stinky, smelly, little buggy eyed turtles. They have loving named them Kingston and Dixie. Now not be outdone by her brothers Ms. Whitney decided to get a hermit crab. Bleh....however..... I can remember a time when I was a kid and those would have probably been my prefrences also. Going down memory lane, I can recall bringing back Geckos from Texas and a rabbit (I think from Arkansas) when Brandon and I were kids. Now that I have my own children I appreciate my parents agreeing to let us do so, even though I am completely sure they were just as excited as I am about Kingston and Dixie.

The END is near

Of school that is. YAY YAY YAY YAY! Here are a couple of reasons I am so excited about summer vacation.

- Staying in PJs as long as I care to (entire family included)

- Swimming

-Our Annual Father's Day Campout

-Leaving for Myrtle Beach in 11 days

-Jacob's upcoming Rock101 Concert

-BBQ

- Fireworks

The kiddos and I still have one day and one hour left until that final bell rings, I can't wait. However Jeff & I have a bet on how long it will take before one of them declares... I'M BORED- then I will be counting the reasons I can't wait for school to start.

Motorcycle Baby

So Sammy decided to help Jeffrey out in the garage with the new/old bike. And as you may have noticed, he has a shiner....you should see the other guy...actually he was trying to climb in the bathtub and it got the best of him.

Finally...Spring!

This weekend we had a double bonus. Sammy was home from the hospital and we had great weather. With LifeGroup at the Beiwalds, Soccer games (Ben scored 3 goals), Young Authors Conference (Whitney won), bubbles, new swings and a chalk mural it is safe to say we had a full weekend. We all tried to get outdoors as much as possible, but it sure felt good to be back in the swing of things!

MY HUSBAND ROCKS FRIDAY

So I lifted the idea of My Husband Rocks Friday from LikeaWarmCupofCoffee.

My Husband rocks everyday, but today especially, because the past 2 nights has has been getting up every two hours to give Sammy his meds, letting me get extra sleep. I tried to take turns with him, but he insisted. Now after our ordeal this month, sleep is better then roses and diamond COMBINED! Other then that Jeff is awesome Dad, I don't think that there is ever a decision he makes without considering the kids first. In short this is just one reason why MY HUSBAND ROCKS!

Bathroom Beauty Shop

So my back bathroom is our beauty parlor. Every single day of the week I braid, straighten, curl, spike, cut,etc. etc. etc. in our home's back bathroom. Between four kids and myself, and our endless amount of blow drying, hairspray, and gel the floor back there gets well....YUCK. I try to keep up and every couple days mop up the yuckiness. Today, it was especially gross (it seems my hair is falling out again, due to my recent life stresses). I headed back there with my lemon scented mop & glow and as I started moping I started thinking, (DANGEROUS I KNOW). It seems my life is alot like that yucky bathroom floor. I start out clean, and I try ,I really do, to do what is right. But it seems over time(days, weeks, minutes) I get this junk built up. Sometimes its envy or jealousy sometimes I have anger and control issues but then here comes God. Now its not lemon scented, but he cleans me up. His grace blankets me with reassurance, and I know only through him can I truly get clean, and rid of all my yuckies. I just want to be a good person. If Loving God and Loving People is my ultimate goal, how do I keep from getting gross? I think I have to start by letting go and just let him do the mopping, not me.

Birthdays

Today my husband and I went shopping for our two oldest boys birthdays (which are fast approaching -11 & 8 YIKES!). I love celebrating birthdays. At times I have been known to be....yes- I admitt it... a little over the top for their birthdays. I just can't help myself. To me, celebrating the day they were born, well it just doesn't get much better then that. They day they entered this earth, was the best days of my life (all 4 of them). Plus a birthday is your day, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, you have to share those, but a birthday is all yours. So I indulge...

I started a tradition a couple a years ago, on their birthday they get one package to open (cards are included) for each year they have been born. So Jake, who turns 8 next week gets 8 packages, they are not big gifts (guitar sunglasses and dollar tree water gun to name a couple)but it is more about making "their day" special, and making sure that they know how much we love them. I love to see how excited they are opening their gifts, blowing out their candles, and then teasing their dad about making a wish that his feet stunk a little less.

We didn't finish picking out everything, we are still comparing prices and trying to get a hint for what they REALLY want and in the end I am sure of two things 1- I will spend a little bit too much money (oh well) and 2- My kids will have a great day and know that I love them.