Let's Make a Deal

http://momsoffaith.com/2012/01/lets-make-a-deal/

Today, on "Hott Flashes"... and here's one for my mommy memories.  I think Isaac is 6 in this clip.  I doubt we'll hear much more piano from Isaac; but who knows? 

Levi's Fan Club

 

http://momsoffaith.com/2012/01/levis-fan-club/

When your six year old won't let mom be in his "Fan Club"... what's a mom to do? 

VS

This week's column on Moms of Faith (http://momsoffaith.com/2012/01/levis-fan-club/) tells of the day when Levi came home and announced to  me that he has his own "fan club". Really.  But he won't let me be his number one fan....  It did get me thinking though.  Tell me, aren't you your kid's #1 Fan?  I know I am no matter what Levi says!  Enjoy!

"Hi Bored! My Name is Mom!" and 14 new ideas for when the kids are bored!

http://momsoffaith.com/2012/01/mom-im-bored/

Hott off the press!  Click here to see your ideas published in this week's  Hott Flashes!  Thanks so much for the trip down memory lane!  And... I hope you find some fun activities to try at your house.  Let me know.

Moms of Faith Handbook for Boredom

http://momsoffaith.com/2012/01/moms-handbook-for-boredom/ 

HELP!  Did you get a little crazy over the holidays hearing "MOM!  I'm bored!"  Check out today's column on Hott Flashes.  Let's get together and create a list of fun things to do when the kids complain.  I'm sending a few success stories from the Hott House.  Tell me yours and next week we'll publish EVERYBODY'S!!!!

Here's how to post your fun stuff!  Just comment under the column; here on my blog; or, on facebook.  Link and/or "share" (fb) the idea to your friends too!  I'll catch them all and compile all our ideas.  Bet you do something I've never heard of!  Be sure to check out my list on Moms of Faith: 

http://momsoffaith.com/2012/01/moms-handbook-for-boredom/

love, a

Hope Looks Like This

I have always had hope. Always. Today, I saw hope. Hope was standing tall and still in front of me. Thank you Rob Fisher for your story today.

I am journaling this story of a courageous individual, Ben Petrick, who recently underwent brain surgery to combat his sypmtoms with Parkinson's Disease.  (It just happened to be posted on facebook today.)  This newscast gives a pretty alarming image of PD before and an amazing transformation of what PD looks like after DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation).

Once I let it slip out in front of many people while asking for prayers and support for Dan, "Parkinson's Disease sucks."  It's a chronic illness that steals not only a young man's physical abilities but also his future.  You know what?  I think I have taken on the mindset that live today to the fullest because, well, the future with Parkinson's doesn't look like much fun. 

Every day takes hope and courage.  Until today, I have always heard and read that for Parkinson's Disease, there is no cure.

But today, I saw hope standing in front of me.  And today, I was reminded that for God, anything is possible.

            "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."  Matthew 19:26

Like I said at church this morning, "Can Dan borrow your DBS?"

Opening Doors in 2012

http://momsoffaith.com/2012/01/opening-doors-in-2012/

Happy New Year!  Today's "Hott Flashes" is a story about what happened to Isaac while we were out for pizza.  Although scary at the time, I hope it warms your heart.  People wonder why I have so much white in my hair, well.... this- is-why!  Please tell me that we aren't the only parents this has happened to!

love, a

A "P.C." Post Christmas Post!

Merry Christmas to all! 

To see the discoveries at our house this Christmas,

please read (and link to your friends and family)!

http://momsoffaith.com/2011/12/a-pc-post-christmas-post/

Wai-yai-yai-a-a-aiting!

http://momsoffaith.com/2011/12/waiting-for-christmas/ 
Today on Hott Flashes:  Waiting is so hard sometimes!  What is the hardest thing you've ever waited on?  How are your children handling the wait for Christmas?  Mine are NUTS!

Please share today's post.  My blog journal is  nearing 20,000 hits!  Can you believe it?  Hoping to get there before 2012.  Thanks so much for sharing these stories with me this year.  It is my hope that you find a small giggle or a grin as you hear about my crazy times here in the WV hills.  Merry Christmas to all!

love, a

Jesus' Birthday Censored!

http://momsoffaith.com/2011/12/jesus-birthday-censored/ 

Ooooooooh! 
We just got back from a lov-er-ly trip
Along the Milky Way
When the Hotts stopped off at Ron Jon's
To spend a holiday!

We spied on dear ole Santa Claus,
To see what we could see
I forgot to post my column
While in Florida, from me!

Hey blogger buddies!  We all went to Florida last week and stayed at our time share.  Had a great family vacation with all the kids; Caity even joined us from DC for fun in the sun! 

Here is my column from last week on Hott Flashes.  It is called "Jesus' Birthday Censored!"  Let me know what you think.  Here's the link:
http://momsoffaith.com/2011/12/jesus-birthday-censored/

Tree Traditions

http://momsoffaith.com/2011/12/tree-traditions/

Tell me your family's "Tree Traditions"...  Here's one from the Hott House published today on Moms of Faith.  Click the link above to see it. 

I am still looking for the pickle!