so, this one time

LIttle Boys

kimberleechristian — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:36:22 GMT

Sugar and spice...no wait Mud and blocks and nibbling dog food Love and snuggles A quick changing mood Flirting with ladies Oh My Repeating words Especially "why" Stains Trains The best little games. FUN FUN FUN Now Benno and Vanessa have one.

A year already...where did it go?

kimberleechristian — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 03:26:52 GMT

Aydan turn 1 tomorrow night at 8:12 PM. It is hard for me to believe that my little man is already one. He is such a little blessing, and walking all over. I am busy just chasing the little munchkin. Oh it is worth it all. I just finished writing my birth story for Bevin, as she is embarking on becoming a doula. Writing out the story of how Aydan came into this world brought me to tears, made me laugh, and made me realize there is much about that day I already forgot. (Joolz reminded me that yes I kept him snuggled into me for 4 hours, not 2, while I went through my hardest contractions, puked, told him I loved him, begged him not to eat or I would puke (again) and also asked him for some drugs that I would laugh about asking for later). It is overwhelming to think about that day again. The fact that Gwen came over right away with champagne. That Sarah took the day off work, and had Dan drive her over even though he was not feeling well. To remember my husband holding me, rubbing my back and being literally behind me while Aydan made his debut. I can never explain my gratitude to the people who were there with me while I labored, made bad jokes, and screamed the F- Bomb louder than I ever had before. I love the memories of that day. I love that I have pictures, thanks to Gwen, depicting all of the moments we all experienced so that I remember that Sarah had a hold of my foot, Joolz stroked my face, and Gwen snuggled me as I held Aydan and let him nurse for the first time. Ahhh...what a great day to remember. Aydan's first real Birth Day, and now I get to recognize his first year on his birthday tomorrow. From his cute little newborn fact to his now little boy features. The love I have for that baby, for Joolz , for Sarah, Gwen and my midwives because of that incredible day is unconditional love. Thank you and here is to many bitchin' birthdays for Aydan Sage. Rock on little monkey.

Growing Growing Growing

kimberleechristian — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:25:48 GMT

Aydan is in his 6th month. I look at his beautiful little face, and wonder how he came from me. He is such a little being of light and love, (and the occasional squeal). Never did I know what unconditional love was until I met him. My love for Joolz blows me away but my love for Aydan sends me to the moon. There is no more or less love, it is just so different when love is shared for a being that came from and through you. Blissful, beautiful, baby luv.

THe importance of family

kimberleechristian — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:54:57 GMT

My cousin was in a house fire in Beaverton on Tuesday, and we had to say good-bye to a mother, friend, wife and wonderful lady. It has been days of family, and realizing that life is precious, and family is a gift...no matter how crazy family can be. Seeing her daughters say good-bye to their mother was one of the most tragic and meaningful moments. It was just me and the girls for a while, and I was grateful that they allowed me to be there as they wished her peace. I just want to hold my family close and it makes me want to snuggle my little man even more. Life is crazy, and I am grateful to know that there is so much love in the crazy.

Has it been 8 weeks???

kimberleechristian — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:20:37 GMT

It is hard to believe that it has already been 8 weeks since Aydan was born. Time flies, and it is a wonderful reminder for me to cherish all the moments I have with him. He is one amazing kid and I feel blessed every day.

The home stretch

kimberleechristian — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 01:19:31 GMT

Here we are on the home stretch before little Aydan comes out into the world. Though it can be hard not to get overly excited and want it to happen right now, it has been a good reminder to sit down, breath, get the house in order, and spend time with each other. Pre-labor has started and the more it goes on the more ready I feel. Still I am appreciating time to relax, take naps and walk with T-Bone in the park every day. We have a few due dates and one is October 1st so in truth time is running out for our free time. Even if he is late there are only a few weeks before Aydan will be here. Ahhhhh....I cannot wait to hold him, and snuggle with him and Joolz.

36 weeks and lets get this party started

kimberleechristian — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 02:03:52 GMT

Well little Aydan is at 36 weeks and he is considered full-term next week. Wow this means that he could come anytime now, and I am SO ready to meet this little guy. (and have my bladder back) So I ask a favor...do the baby dance and lets meet this baby sooner than later.

Rapid Growth

kimberleechristian — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 22:49:10 GMT

Little one was measuring small the week before we went to fair but he caught himself up at fair. He (the uterus) is measuring right on at 29.5 cm. He is a long and thin little thing right now though as they were feeling him he has already started to get a little baby fat. I am SO excited to meet the little one. He kicks and stretches so much now that I just watch my belly distort and move. It is bitchin'! I also was so excited to have made it home in time to drive to Bend and be present at the birth of my friend Julie's little girl. She was tiny! She weighed in at 4 pounds 11 oz and was 18 inches long. She has a great little cry and was so beautiful. Awwww...now I just have to get her little friend out in September.

20 weeks

kimberleechristian — Fri, 11 May 2007 18:21:50 GMT

Here is little one's first shot. It doesn't come up great on the photo but he has the cutest little nose. During the ultrasound he was moving his little arms and legs, and finally kicked back with one arm behind his head and the other hand resting on his little forehead. It was pretty damn cute!

15 weeks

kimberleechristian — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:21:57 GMT

We are 15 weeks today, and this is the magic number for pregnancy. Meaning that unless something scary happens this little one is going to grace us with his or her presence. Now the question is if we should find out if we have a little boy or a little girl. Hmmmm... Our house is definitly turning into a family home now thanks to Nathan and Nayana. There is a little crib, a swing and an interactive noice machine that T-Bone thinks is really cool. Time to start making a room for baby Moorcroft. ; )

168 beats per minute

kimberleechristian — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:49:37 GMT

Joolz and I went into the doctor yesterday and were able to hear the most amazing thing ever... The sound of our little baby's heart beat. There are no words to describe the feeling of hearing your baby for the first time. My eyes teared up instantly and I could have listened to the beats for a long time. It made this whole thing real as it was hard to really process at first. Ahhhh...it is amazing! We found out we were pregnant in January, but were crossing our fingers until we were farther along. So now here we go on this journey, and we are closer and closer to being the the safe zone as the little one is about 11 weeks in development. (Or at least that is the prediction based on the size of my uterus) It is amazing what they can determine from poking around on one's body. ; )

Just breath...

kimberleechristian — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 02:01:08 GMT

Life is always changing, and as much as I plan things out, life doesn't always have the same plan. I am letting it happen and taking it as a detiny bigger than my plans. Breath Breath Breath. At least life is exciting and full of surprise. Bring it on!

Bustin'

kimberleechristian — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:23:02 GMT

Snow... It is not only a beautiful event to look upon but it has keep me in the house so that I can complete my first work sample for school. The light is at the end of the tunnel and I am so excited to close down the laptop for a few days and put all of my papers in their folder to be turned in. Oh sweet relief!!!

The only thing constant is change...

kimberleechristian — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 21:38:01 GMT

Change... Though change can be difficult to accept it is a part of life. As I get older I find that I can make peace with change more quickly, but things that hit me on an emotional level still leave me processing. Thinking of things that had been and letting them go...trying to understand and remain in the present. Still I can smile at memories and recognize that the change happened at the time it was supposed to. Letting go I can find peaceful moments to sit quietly and allow every cycle it's course.

Birthday Goat

kimberleechristian — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 17:03:40 GMT

Holy smokes break is already over?!?! There is not enough time in the day... More important... It is Mr. Joolz birthday on Sunday. The goat is turning ... um ... 30 again. If you see him wish him a happy day!!! (Now I need to plan a roller skating party for him.)

Winter Break!!!

kimberleechristian — Fri, 15 Dec 2006 20:58:08 GMT

Finally Winter Break. I am 5 minutes into my break and I already feel the stress leaving me. I plan to actually see people, sleep, eat yummy food and relax before I need to start my holiday homework. Hurrah!!!

New Vision

kimberleechristian — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 18:52:24 GMT

My card for the day... Your inner being, when it opens, first experiences two directions: the height, the depth. And then slowly, slowly, as this becomes your established situation, you start looking around, spreading into all other eight directions. And once you have attained to the point where your height and your depth meet, then you can look around to the very circumference of the universe. Then your consciousness starts unfolding in all ten directions, but the road has been one. Now you are presented with an opportunity to see life in all its dimensions, from the depths to the heights. They exist together, and when we come to know from experience that the dark and the difficult are needed as much as the light and easy, then we begin to have a very different perspective on the world. By allowing all of life's colors to penetrate us, we become more integrated.

Last night's poem...

kimberleechristian — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:47:48 GMT

My professor shared a poem with us last night in class that I can not keep to myself...It is great!!! Miracle Workers by Taylor Mali Sunday nights I lie awake as all teachers do and wait for sleep to come like the last student in my class to arrive. My grading is done, my lesson plans are in order, and sleep wanders the hallways like Lower School music. I'm a teacher. This is what I do. Like a painter paints, or a sculptor sculpts, a precher preches, and a teacher teaches. This is what we do. Experts in the art of explanation: I know the difference between questions to answer and questions to ask. What do YOU think? If two boys are fighting, I break it up. If two girls are fighting, I wait until it is over & drag what's left to the nurse's office. I'm not your mother, or your father, or your jailer, or your torturer, or your biggest fan in the whole wide world even if sometimes I am all of these things. I know you can do the things I make you do. That's why I make you do them. I'm a teacher. This is what I do. A homeless man asked me for change on the street one night when my pockets were empty. "Come on man, it's Christmas," he pleaded, and I knew I was a teacher for better or worse when I spun on my heels and barked: "What did I just say? Don't make me repeat myself." IN the quiet of the dawn I write assignments and print them- without spell checking them. Because I am a teacher and teachers DO NOT make spelling mistakes. So yes, as a matter of fact, the new dress cod will apply to all members of the 5th, 6th and 78th grades; and if you need an extention on your 55 paragraph essays examining The Pubic Wars from a hysterical perspective you may have until January 331st. I trust that will not be a problem for anyone? I like to lecture on love, and speak on responsibility. I hold forth on humility, compassion, eloquence and honesty. And when my students ask, "Are we going to be responsible for this?" I say, if not you then who? You think my generation will be responsible? We're the ones who got you into this mess, now you are our only hope. And they say, "What we meant was, are we going to be tested on this?" I say Every Single Day of your lives! Once I put a pencil on the desk of a student who was digging in her backpack for a pencil. But she didn't see me do it, so when I walked to the other side of the room, and she raised her hand, and asked if she could borrow a pencil, I intoned the name of Socrates and Jesus, and all the gods of teaching, I declare you already possess everything you will ever need! SHAZZAM! "You are the weirdest teacher I have ever..." Then she saw the pencil and screamed. "You're a miracle worker! How did you do that?" I just gave you what I knew you needed before you had to ask for it. Education is the miracle, I am just the worker. But I am a teacher and that is what we do.

If you see this Lady tell her

kimberleechristian — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 16:26:30 GMT

Katie is celebrating another year of gracing the earth with her presence. Today is her birthday. If you see her- scoop her up and tell her all of the reasons why she is so so so loved. If you do not get to see the lovely Katie- send her some love so she can start another year filled with bliss. Happy 30th Birthday Katie

Lesson plans galore

kimberleechristian — Fri, 27 Oct 2006 21:00:36 GMT

Ahhhh...I am trying to keep up with school and I feel like every time I get ahead I have about 20 more assignments to work on. I am totally looking forward to a little break over the holidays. Whew! I think we only have our masters work sample to put together during December. Hmmm...maybe I should see if Joolzy wants to take a night off and play in Portland this weekend.

Flowering- my card for thought

kimberleechristian — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:56:38 GMT

Find Real Love. Real Compassion. Share all you have with others. Spread the love and breath.

Wedding Pictures

kimberleechristian — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 18:29:16 GMT

Well they are in & Phil and Julie did an amazing job on them. They are posted on the web go to... www.collages.net event name is Moorcroft Password 7971 :)

Won't you be our neighbor

kimberleechristian — Wed, 20 Sep 2006 18:28:24 GMT

The house next to us is up for rent and WE would love to have someone we know livin' in our hood. The address is 9135 SW 70th Portland 97223 Phone # to call 503-643-4838 4 bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms cool neighbors

Education

kimberleechristian — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 21:52:21 GMT

I feel tired... I believe this is coming from a disheartened feeling while I am in the schools observing. Some schools are vibrant and full of life and learning. Other schools are dull and the children seem board out of their mind. The focus is on tests and more tests not on teaching or learning. Blah! That takes away from why I am paying thousands of dollars to teach. I want to be able to be creative as a teacher. I do not want to lose my vision. I think I am going to try to sub for my first year so that I can find a school that is supportive of creativity. If not I am going to feel drained.

My heart is overflowing

kimberleechristian — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 16:45:37 GMT

There are not words to describe my feelings with the magnitude I feel they deserve. While we were up in Brightwood for a few days I took some time to write moments that took place in the week before the wedding that I do not want to forget. Sitting with Gwen, Katie and a bottle of tequilla while they put henna on my palms, arriving at the ceremony site to see friends dirty and sweaty decorating the land, Mira holding my hand while I got ready, looking at Faith, Nayana, Julie, Vanessa, Katie, Sarah and Shannon as we prepared, walking up to the ceremony to see parasols, fans and beautiful people, having the circle hold so much energy, looking into my sweetie's eyes, so many hugs and kisses, bitchin music, watching the huppa burn, and finally crawling into the amazing dome that had been set up with so much love, drinking some mead from Pan and falling into sweet slumber, I thank you all for being there to hold space. I thank you all for supporting the love I have for Joolz. My heart is truly about to explode with love and gratitude.