Hey ya'll!
Its been a while, I know. I was doing the whole vacation thing, so I've been slacking!!
First of all, I am SO excited that Sara Barielles is going to be playing in L.A. in Sept. She is freaking amazing. If you don't know her, google her. You won't be disappointed. (The song "Gravity" is pretty much AMAZING).
Next, VBS is happening this week at my church. I am in charge of 2nd grade Bible games. It has really been a blessing for me. The kids ask the cutest questions and are so honest in their asking. We have had over 400 kids each day, which is the most we've ever have. It is so neat to see our future generation learning about God and his promises!!! Praise God!
Prop 8. I can't say enough about it. I am so disappointed that it got overturned yesterday. If it goes past the supreme court, then our little children are going to be learning about 2 mommies and 2 daddies and our friends are now legally able to indulge in their sin. Now, homosexuality is a sin, just like lying, cheating and stealing. None of it is good at all. What makes me really upset is that Californians voted 2 times on this issue..and it was passed. Now all the sudden, our votes and input get overturned. Why did we even vote then? If you can't stand for something, you will fall for anything.
Now on to Big Brother! This show has to be the most addicting show ever. I'm not sure who I'm voting for yet...but as the drama keeps unfolding, it gets better and better. Who are YOU rooting for?Now on to baby news :) This is me at 21 weeks and 4 days. I look big, but I think its just the shirt I'm wearing
If you have been keeping up with my blogs, you would know I skipped week 20. Well, I had the anatomy scan on Monday, and I was measuring ahead of schedule. My due date is changed from Dec. 16 to Dec. 11..so we are hoping for Dec. 3rd for the csection. Oh, and Jake is looking FABULOUS. He has all his parts and is growing great!How far along? 21weeks 5 days
Total weight gain/loss: I actually weighed the other day..and It was the same as 3 weeks ago! wooo
How big is baby? Size: 10.5 Weight: a whopping 15oz
Maternity clothes? Still yes and no. Pants are a must, shirts are still okay.
Sleep: Not too shabby this week!
Best moment this week: Having the anatomy scan and seeing our little handsome.
Movement: yes, hes definitely moving around! I love it!
Food cravings: Still fruit juice..I picked up some cran/grape...delicious!
Gender: In the words of the ultrasound tech "He's definitely a boy!" (That made Joel feel great haha)
Labor Signs: no mam!!!
Belly Button in or out? in..hopefully never out.
Stretchmarks? I don't even want to look, but did, and still have none! woo.
How are you feeling? Tired. Especially this week with VBS.
What I am looking forward to: Dr. appointment Monday and registering sometime soon.
What I miss: laying on my stomach.
Weekly Wisdom: "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything"
Milestones: Anatomy scan went GREAT!
Until next time!
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Great update Jenalee! I didn't know you were having a c-section? What's the reason? I had a c-section with both kiddos- so if you have any questions that I might be able to answer - feel free to ask! Hugs!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HpTBF6EfxY
Get with it.
If you would have read my post, it talked about the whole voting process as well. Why should the people vote if the majority rule is just going to get over turned?
Like I said above, as a Christian I feel that we are supporting a sin. If I don't stand for something, I will fall for anything. I have no hate in my heart for Gays or Lesbians, they are people just like us. They sin just like I do. However, I will not support prop 8, which, in my opinion, causes them to further in sin. You don't hire a bank robber to work at a bank, because he will be tempted. If this passes, I will have no say as to what my children will learn in a public school setting about Gays and Lesbians. Thats all I have to say. I wish you would not have made yourself anonymous because I'd love to chat with you about it. Besides, it's my blog and I can say whatever I like. Thanks for the comment though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-jc4ujp9Ok
*I think that you mean you DO support Prop 8* :)
I can respect your opinion on Prop 8, even though I strongly disagree.
I believe that these "sinners" have the right to create their own families, just like you and I do. As much as conservatives protest their disapproval of gay marriage, my guess is that they disapprove of gay promiscuity even more. (Isn’t this the alternative to marriage?)
Preventing gays and lesbians from legally marrying will not discourage them from being gay, just as allowing them to marry will not encourage them to be gay. They are who they are.
I’m not sure that I understand how overturning Prop 8 would affect public school education in any way— other than acknowledging that gays and lesbians would have the legal right to get married. (I know my sex education didn’t include any specifics on sexual activities— straight or otherwise.)
Liam will learn that some families have two mommies or two daddies in addition to the typical nuclear family, because that’s reality and those types of families DO exist—to me, it’s important that he has a unsheltered understanding of the world around him. Not telling him about alternative families does not mean that they don’t exist… it’s important to us that he understands that there are many people who are different from him (and from our family), and that’s ok.
So sorry to highjack your comments section— It’s just that, as much as you feel conviction to stand up for what you (and your faith) believe in, I feel the conviction to stand up for what I consider basic civil rights.
On a completely different note, you look amazing!! Great Belly Pic!! And to echo Jenn, is there a medical reason you are planning on a c-section? No chance for a vaginal birth?
Stef- Thank you for your post! I am glad we can openly share our opinions and discuss them! :)
by the way, YOU are looking great too..can you believe Liam is almost here?!!?!?!
Why the section ...is everything ok
Yep, everythings ok! Small pelvic bones! :)
i love your preggo belly!
oh wow,how do they measure pelvic bones? I would love to know before I'm due (in 3.5 months)to see if they can measure me. Although I know C-sections are not the best choice for baby, having small pelvic bones are not either, so I would love to know that process! Thanks for sharing.
Clearly, I did read your post. But just because the proposition was voted on, does not mean that it wasn't written without flaw. No matter what, we as voters need to make sure the constitution is upheld.
Making a law based on a moral judgment that is held by certain groups of people is wrong. Making gays second class citizens (i.e. denying them the same rights YOU have) based on your religion is unfair, and unconstitutional.
Your children are born gay or straight, and hearing about two daddys or two mommys at school not only will NOT have an effect on their sexual orientation, it is a fact of life that they will encounter. There always have been and always will be gays in the world. You do however, always have the option to choose private school education. Because forcing someone to believe what you believe would be wrong, wouldn't it?
I agree that propositions are not written without flaw; however, I would think that before the proposition is put is released it is carefully looked over by specific people to make sure it is legit enough to be brought to the people.
You had said that having 2 mommys and 2 daddys would not affect the kid’s sexual orientation, but there is no proof of that (and no proof that it will either.) Since Christians don’t believe that people are born gay...anything could be an influence. I do, however, understand that all kids will be influenced in their lifetime. Just like we don't teach our kids about sex until they are ready, I want the same for my kids when dealing with homosexuality. It is a fact of life, but we should be able to tell them when we think they are ready, not when prop 8 tells the schools to teach it, which would be kinder/1st grade. I also think it is very important that a child can have a mother and father in the home. There are statistics that show the effects on children who do NOT have a mother and a father in the home (from divorce or loss, which I’m sure would eventually include homosexuality), and they are not good.
Listen, we could argue about this FOREVER. I respect your opinion and am glad you are sharing it. However, I don’t think we are going to agree on this. In the end, you’re gonna go your own way and I'll go mine…and we will all get judged in the end. In my opinion, unless a person has an eternal truth and something to go to (the Bible), then of course they will get sucked into the secular belief. Again, this is just my belief. It is my job to share what I believe, and whoever hears can take it or leave it.
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