Mom's Overture by Anita Renfroe

Word's of Wisdom from a Friend!

Words of Wisdom from a friend regarding a previous post.

This was an awesome comment for me today! It was so good that I had to just copy it into my blog!

"I talk to her openly about how boys view girls sexually, and how it shows respect and love for your friends when you cover yourself.

I've also looked her in the eyes and said, "I know that YOU don't care about your husband right now and don't even want to THINK about that ... so I'll do it for you. Everything that I ask of you when it comes to behavior and dress ... it is because I am already thinking of your husband, and praying for him. I'm praying that his Mom is doing the same thing! So, if you hate what I'm doing, one day you can just take it up with him!"

This came from my friend Christine..
http://www.christinemoers.blogspot.com/ she always has the right words to say, ummm write!

" I Want My Napkin Holder Back"

Now about that Orange Mushroom Napkin Holder...

All I can say is...

Bell bottoms were really cool.Cuttin' glass an' skippin' to school. I 'member packin' that ol' fishin' pole. Skinny-dippin' at a swimmin' hole. Back light, red lights an' strobe lights too,Were all the rage for me an' you. Only one thing I miss more than that: I want my Orange Mushroom Napkin Holder back! I want my Orange Mushroom Napkin Holder back! My ol' napkins, an' my dinner table too. Fuzzy lint loose an' proud. ZZ Top, they're playin' loud. A simple time, that's what I miss. Your shinny metal an' your cute coat of paint. Things are changin' man, an' that's a fact. I want my Orange Mushroom Napkin Holder Back!!!! (words and music inspired by: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=1297074360

So you can learn to play on your guitar!!!http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/b/billy_ray_cyrus/i_want_my_mullet_back_crd.htm
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Living Through Your Child???

Wow... God's really teaching me a lesson on letting go! I want so much for my tween daughter to be all that God wants her to be (or should I say what I think God wants her to be). I want so much to tell her how to act , what to wear, what to say etc....ect...ect.... That I forget that my responsibility is to guide her and teach her but I have to let her fly!!! Learn and live! I have to remember if I am faithful in guiding and setting the example that God will take care of the rest!!! So today I am going to let her fly!
While i'm On my knees!

My most recent Quote o'the mom:
Don't worry about boys right now concentrate on running the race God has set before you and when you are old enough,(like 30 ha ha)look beside you to see who's running with you..that young man God has for you might just be right next to you encouraging you to go His way!

Life w/ Girls as tweens

I came across a really great workbook from our youth group which has really helped me guide my daughter regarding the whole boy thing. It is a disciple now workbook "Attraction Love Dating and the truth about Sex. www.sosforstudents.com. The title might scare some moms.. but we are very open and honest with our kids about sex. This book really helped me "chill-out". Of course, with my daughter I'm cool on the outside and screaming on the inside "Lord help me get it right"! She is tons of fun and it is an incredible privilege that God has entrusted us to guide her in the right way.

This weekend, my tween went with a friend to The Revolve Tour www.revolvetour.com .. it is a really great tween/teen girls conference The Tour talks about things girls want – and need – to hear, including:Keeping It Real: Inside & Out; The Truth About Guys ; Secrets to Real Beauty; The Inside Scoop on Relationships there's a concert by Natalie Grant and others.. It just reinforces what we are trying to teach her at home... PTL!

I'll let you know how she liked it!

Mom of a tween!!! How Awesome!

Life just cracks me up! It doesn't matter how many books you read or how much advice you get...sometimes you just aren't ready to embark on what lies ahead! But God gives you grace!!

I have a tween.. and well the whole "boy thing" is hitting!!! It just socked me right in the face..last year when the boys came around the neighborhood and the girls giggled and talked about what boy likes what girl.. I was cool and knew it was very innocent... but this year I am freaking out!!!!! My tween is cute and fun-loving and can hold her own when it comes to sports and such and the guys kinda like that....but what has me stirred up is the boys are asking the girls to go to different things away from the neighborhood.... not a date or anything like that.. but still away from Momma-hawk-eyes!!!

We've talked long before, when boys had cooties, that we would not allow our girls to have a "boyfriend per say" and how they couldn't date until they were 30.. ha! I've been reading, praying etc.. to determine the best thing for our girls... and it is hard. We want to do what is right for our daughters in every aspect..foremost, spiritually then emotionally and socially. We've talked about the whole "group hanging-out thing" and when they can date..So far this is what I discovered how it is today..not saying it is wrong or right... just research..
Most Middle School students [7th & 8th] group hang-out, mall, movies, starbucks, youth functions or at someones house..some have a parent tag along "the invisible mom", there there but with a birds-eye view of it all. High School [9th-10th] sorta of do the same thing.. but they have games, dances, parties and parents are usually only the "hosting parent". [11th & 12th] usually parents allow "dating" at this point... but a friend recently shared with me that a group of guys committed to only group dating until college... I really liked that idea. And as a mom of girls that really relieved my heart.. the question I have is if they hang-out, is it ok for the girls [four or more] to go to the guys house or is it better for the hang-out time be at the girls house? And what if you know the boy but not the parents.. but you know the reputation of the family and it's all good and the guy just so happens to be the boy that likes your girl.. do you go and introduce yourself to the parents or what.? It seems sorta awkward. it's not like they are "dating" or as they say in middle school "going out" they are just interested in each other... What is the best thing to do?

Here's another issue...swim suits... we decided that at age 1o our daughter would longer wear a two-piece in a public setting [only in our neighbors pool with the girls only.].. we decided to make that change before her body began to develop so it would be just how it is, kinda of things...she's been cool with it for the most part...and she totally gets why she needs to dress modestly but not all her friends parents have the same conviction..therefore it creates a bit of an issue from time to time...because she says.. but ALL my friends are wearing them...don't take me there!! I know at her age it is totally a social issue and not another...but you want so much for them to understand and REALLY get it! It is for love ...not just to make life miserable....

just another day in the life of 007 mom!!!

In Memory of...My Favorite Boss

I planned to post this a few weeks ago.. but I wanted to get it just right..not to mention that everytime I sat down to write I'd tear up and cry!

Have you ever had one of those days when life seemed to just stand still. One that makes you think about life and why God has you here for this time?

On June 30, 2007 my boss, Jim Ward, who i worked with for seven years went to heaven! He was like a father away from my father. He was an incredible boss and a true gentleman. He was a great example to me, a man of integrity and godly character. He displayed great wisdom and faithfulness. [he stayed the coarse to finish out our beautiful Criswell Center, which when you walk through the halls you see his touch all over] He was a good listener {he would listen to all my crazy mommy stories about the girls}. He was a man of much grace and patience {he had to deal with 4 pregnancies and a "royal wedding"(it was beautiful) in our office}. He had a great sense of humor {we were always laughing about something}. It was a true joy serving him!

Jim was a very generous and giving man. He was always helping some one in need. He even orchestrated the opportunity for my husband and I to go on a mission trip to Ukraine.. that has forever impacted my life! He loved missions! His own daughter is on the mission field now.

He loved the staff...he had an open door policy..many times when there was a decision (big or small) to be made he would be in his office with his door slightly ajar (that was to let me know if someone needed him he was available) he had his Bible open, praying the Lord's will be done.

He loved his family greatly. He cherished his wife far above rubies. He was so proud of his son & daughter (they are incredible, serving the Lord). Yet, he & his wife still had room for others to be part of their family.

I know as soon as he hit heavens gates...Jesus took his hand and the Father said "well done thy good and faithful servant". As one friend said..he's in heaven managing some other mansion under construction now! Though I will miss him.. I know he is in heaven and will see him again! (how about you?)

As this chapter in my life closes, I will forever be grateful to the Lord for allowing our paths to cross and to share a wonderful ministry at First Baptist Dallas.

Jim, you and your family will always have a very special place in my heart!

Da-svee-da-nay (until we see you again)!

Little Bitty Baby!

My middle little miss is helping me with my blog today. She wants a picture of when she was a baby! Too cute!! She liked this one, big sister holder her! She adores her big sis!

My three Girls!!!

Lights.. Camera... Action

My oldest was in the Spring play/musical a few weeks ago. Her role was "Joan Waters" (aka Joan Rivers) in Once Upon a Time. She was a red carpet diva interviewer. She was wearing a divine SusanW original, a dark teal metallic organza long gown, with straps with gold stitching, her hair in an updo with gorgeous black diamond flats and to top it off she wore a brilliant green tiny clam shelled choker... just beautiful! (ok so the description is a little over the top ... but hey, moms prerogative). If I do say so myself... she stole the show! She was absolutely hilarious... she's a natural!! Unfortunately, I only have a few still pictures.

Bravo! Marvelous!!! Awesome job little miss!!!!

All about the Drama Queen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My daughter is the biggest drama queen I have ever meet! She loves to act and sing but best of all she has a great personality!

Super Models

Recently, the girls went to a b-day party for my friends twins. They had a great time celebrating their 1st b-day!!. About a week later we went to visit them at home...The twins received darling handmade dresses, hat & purse.. but... we were not sure what size they were.. it was perfect timing, for my girls were ask to be super models for the dresses.. to size them up that is...They had fun! so.. without further ardor.. here are the super models!! THANKS K, k & s... we had a fun time.. we'll have to do it again!!

[for those of you who are wondering, we think the dresses are size 24 months]

My Three Beauties!

WONDERS never cease.. TOP 3 QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK...

3. Why does it rain?



2. Where is heaven?



1. Where was I when you and daddy were married?

Boy, my 4 year old sure has me on my toes these days.... I love how she ponders the world around her and asks questions so she can learn......

Here are my answers to her questions....3]. Why does it rain? Because God needs to water the plants so they can grow. 2] Where is heaven? Where God is. {I thought that would provoke additional questions.. but that satisfied her}. and the number one answer to the number one question is.......1] Where was I when you and daddy were married? You were in God's secret place. { I had to really think about this one.. she was born almost 10 years after we were married.}.. Her response was precious...eyes wide with a big grin in a sweet tender voice.. W00 0w wW! (I'd love to know what was in her mind)!

Here are a few fun pictures of us discovering the world of gravity and static electricity......

You know you were a little girl in the 70's & 80's when...

You had that Fisher Price Doctor's Kit with a stethoscope that
actually worked.

You owned a bicycle with a banana seat and a plastic basket with
flowers on it.

You learned to skate with actual skates (not roller blades) that
had metal wheels.

You thought Gopher from Love Boat was cute (admit it!)

You had nightmares after watching Fantasy Island .

You had rubber boots for rainy days and Moon boots for snowy days.

YEAH! You owned a "Slip-n-Slide", on which you injured yourself on a
sprinkler head more than once.

You owned "Klick-Klacks " and smacked yourself in the face more
than once (or constantly had bruises on your arms!)
You had either a "bowl cut" or "pixie", not to mention the
"Dorothy Hamill". People sometimes thought you were a boy.

Your Holly Hobbie sleeping bag was your most prized possession.

You wore a poncho, gaucho s, and knickers.

You begged Santa for the electronic game, Simon.

You had the Donnie and Marie dolls with those pink and purple
satiny shredded outfits, or the sunshine family

You spent hours in your backyard on your metal swing set with
the trapeze. The swing set tipped over at least once.


You had homemade ribbon barrettes in every imaginable color. (Oh
yeah!)

You had a pair of Doctor Scholl's sandals (the ones with hard
sole & the buckle). You also had a pair of salt-water sandals.

You wanted to be Laura Ingalls Wilder really bad; you wore that
Little House on the Prairie-inspired plaid, ruffle shirt with the high
neck in at least one school picture; and you despised Nellie Olson!

You wanted your first kiss to be at a roller rink!

Your hairstyle was described as having "wings" or "feathers" and
you kept it "pretty" with the comb you kept in your back pocket. When
you walked, the "wings" flapped up and down, looked like you were gonna
"take off"

You know who Strawberry Shortcake is, as well as her friends,
Blueberry Muffin and Huckleberry Pie.


You carried a Muppets lunch box to sch ool and it was metal, not
plastic. With the thermos inside some were glass inside and broke the
first time you dropped them.

You and your girlfriends would fight over which of the Dukes of
Hazzard was your boyfriend.

YOU had Star Wars action figures, too!

It was a big event in your household each year when t he "Wizard
of Oz" would come on TV. Your mom would break out the popcorn and
sleeping bags!

You often asked your Magic-8 ball the question: "Who will I marry. Shaun Cassidy, Leif Garrett, or David Cassidy?"

You completely wore out your Grease, Saturday Night Fever, and
Fame soundtrack record album.
You tried to do lots of arts and crafts, like yarn and
Popsicle-stick God's eyes, decoupage, or those weird potholders made on
a plastic loom.

You made Shrinky-Dinks and put iron-on kittens on your t-shirts!

You used to tape record songs off the radio by holding your
portable tape player up to the speaker.

You had subscriptions to Dynamite and Tiger Beat.

You learned everything you needed to know about girl issues from
Judy Blume books. (Are you there God, It's me, Margaret.)



You thought Olivia Newton John's song "Physical" was about aerobics.
(?? its not??)

You wore friendship pins on your tennis shoes, or shoelaces with
heart or rainbow designs.

You wanted to be a Solid Gold dancer.

You drowned yourself in Love's Baby Soft - which was the first
"real" perfume you ever owned.


You glopped your lips in Strawberry Roll-on lip-gloss till it
almost dripped off.

Daddy's proud of his Auburn Tigers

war eagle!

It's raining, it's snowing, winter winds are blowing!

The girls had a great time playing in the snow!

We bundled up with many shirts, socks, hats, gloves and scarves. Even though we couldn't build a snowman [not enough ground cover] the two younger girls had a wonderful 20 minutes in the snow! I even convinced little miss princess to hang up her dress for the day and put on pants!! My acrobat didn't want to keep her gloves on and learned "I cold", real quick! Big sister had a great time snowball fighting with the neighborhood kids and if it didn't start to sleet heavily she would have stayed out side all day!

Glad to be able to make Winter Wonderland Memories!

ok, ok, ok, I'll post!!!

Since I'm a 007... most of the excitement in my life is strictly confidential.... HA! ok.. bad excuse!

my little chicks keep me quite busy! my eldest chick is full of adventure, loves life and people. she's my drama queen, soccer playing, hannah montana fanatic. So much fun!! It's scary though.. some of the music she likes is old remakes of when I was growing up!!! She's shocked when a song comes out and I already know the words! "one up"!:) my middle chick is my tender hearted nurturer, sensitive peacemaker, song writer ballerina princess.. but don't cross her she will bite. my youngest chick is my little ham, loves to laugh, play, sing and wants to be in the middle of every party and already at age 2 is a professional acrobat. I love them dearly and have a great time watching them grow to be the little women God designed them to be. I like what my friend posted "especially creating a team of brothers for the future". I think I will change it to with the LORD'S help..."creating a team of sisters for the future". I always tell them that they are the only sisters they have and will be there for each other forever! Our motto is "love, hugs and kisses"! [When they become teenagers I'll have to modify that one!!!]

My prayer for them is that they would love the Lord with all their heart, soul and mind and that they would be good and gentle and kind, be patient, have self-control and love others like Jesus loves! That they would know that God loves them very much, that they were fearfully and wonderfully made and God has a very special plan for their life. Obey Him all the days of their lives, to know God's true word, the Bible and hide it in their hearts. To remember to be more concerned with their inward beauty and know they will always be beautiful on the outside for it!

Not a day goes by that some crazy thing goes on... we don't get bored around our house! whoever thought you could turn cooking and cleaning into a game!! ok... forget the cleaning... I clean and turn my back for 5 seconds and well it's not clean anymore! My mom sent me a welcome mat "the house was clean LAST WEEK, sorry you missed it".. I want to change it to "the house was clean 5 seconds ago....what in the world happened? with a picture of a dumbfounded mom with frazzled hair scratching her head with a word bubble..I swore I saw a clean house!?"

As my eldest chick would say.."peace out" for today! And maybe it won't take me so long to post again!