meaning behind the name

A couple people have asked:

“What does Caedmon (or Kaedmon) mean?”

Good question.

I blindly assumed because Caedmon’s Call was a Christian band then of course the name was in the Bible. I was wrong.

Wikipedia says.

Now isn’t that funny?

No- we’re not going to rename him. We think this will be a hilarious story when he grows older. “Yes, son, we thought we were giving you a beautiful Biblical name. But really, you’re a cow herder. Sorry.”

It does, in fact, mean “wise warrior.” So that’s nice.

simon

Please remember my little man this morning. We are going in to the doctor at 10:45 because since yesterday one of Simon’s earlobes has been swollen two times the size of the other one. It has some scabs on it so we are a little concerned something bit him. Our biggest concern: that something is in his ear. Please say a little prayer for him this morning!

UPDATE:

Thankfully, Simon just had some type of reaction to either an allergen or a bite. He was in the yard with David a lot of Saturday so his doctor seems to think that is the culprit. A few days of medicine and he should be tops again.

Thanks!

boys

I love my boys. Here are some pics from this morning:

And, in regards to our newest addition, we have chosen a name:

Kaedmon Gatliff King

I know, I know, it’s a little different. We got Kaedmon from the group Caedmon’s Call. I always loved it. We switched it to a “K” because we thought it looked nice with our last name. Gatliff is a family name on David’s side. We’ll call him Kaed, I’m sure.

a few pregnancy pics

One at 17 weeks (on the day of our ultrasound):

And tonight, at 18 weeks (David says I look afraid of the camera. I must concur, but have no idea why):

some morning thoughts

since 2 of my 3 children woke me up arguing about trains (and I am not quite coherent yet):

1. Rice Krispies are just better with sugar in them. Healthy, no. Better, yes.
2. I’m getting my hair cut on Friday. It’s about time. I am tired of bobby pinning the bangs back.
3. I need my roots done as well, but that’s going to have to wait a little longer.
4. How come at this stage in pregnancy you will feel baby move all day one day and then not at all for the next three days? It’s rather unnerving. Maybe the sugar from the Rice Krispies will help?
5. David is preaching Sunday morning in a couple weeks. I am so excited! I love when he preaches!
6. Speaking of church, David and I are cooking WNS (Wednesday Night Supper) tonight. In my fatigued state, I have decided upon frozen lasagna and garlic bread. I hope they weren’t expecting anything from scratch. And even if I weren’t fatigued, it’s really difficult to cook for 90 people with 3 kids running between your legs, asking for “bites”, and telling you there’s a bear on the playground (ok, just kidding about the last one, but we have had a lot of bears in the neighborhood during the daytime lately).
7. We started a new small group for the teenagers. They asked for something more “grown-up” (how awesome is that?!) so we started C.J. Mahaney’s “Why Small Groups?” They love it! And so do we! I wish we would have had it last year when we initially started small groups- I have been doing things so wrong!
8. I worked the old triceps a little too hard at the gym yesterday. It’s not so easy to type this morning. Or lift. Or breathe LOL.
9. I have had a couple contractions over the last few days (don’t worry- it happens with all my pregnancies). The pain (and it wasn’t even real labor) absolutely mortified me that I have even considered natural childbirth this time around. We’ll see what happens.
10. I have 3 loads of laundry to fold. I must be going. Today is a what I call a pivotal day in laundry. It can go either way. If I fold and put away the clothes this morning, I’ll be fine. If I let it go another day, I’ll be in trouble- big laundry trouble!

church bulletin bloopers

My friend, Jill, sent me these church bulletin bloopers this morning. I thought they were great!

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The Fasting &Prayer Conference includes meals.
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The sermon this morning: ‘Jesus Walks on Water.’ The sermon tonight: ‘Searching for Jesus.’
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Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
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Ladies, don’t forget the rummage sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.
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Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say ‘Hell’ to someone who doesn’t care much about you.
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Don’t let worry kill you off – let the Church help.
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Miss Charlene Mason sang ‘I will not pass this way again,’ giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
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For those of you who have children and don’t know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
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Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
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The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing: ‘Break Forth Into Joy.’
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Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
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A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be ‘What Is Hell?’ Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
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Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
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The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.
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Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM – prayer and medication to follow.
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The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
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This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. Is done.
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The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
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Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
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Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
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The Associate Minister unveiled the church’s new tithing campaign slogan
Last Sunday: ‘I Upped My Pledge – Up Yours‘

more kid stuff

As we speak, my oldest two children are arguing in the dining room floor about the size of Jesus’ cross. Noah has informed Samuel that the crosses of the criminals can’t be near as large as Jesus’. His explanation:

“Their crosses didn’t forgive your sins!”

Wow. He’s getting there. Slowly, but surely.

my first box day (as all the other gals call it)

Our math books came today! I am so excited I think I wanted to do them myself. They really look like they won’t be much of a challenge for Noah, but maybe I am overestimating his intelligence LOL! We’ll see! Now we wait for the rest!

manners, good and otherwise

Recently the boys and I checked out a book from the library called Manners In Public. The boys love the book and now spend much of their day asking me if something is good manners or bad. As follows is this morning’s conversation:

Noah: “Mommy, if I threw a cactus at someone, would that be bad manners?”

Me: (laughing) “Yes.”

Noah: “Funny manners?”

Me: (Trying to contain myself) “No.”

Noah: “Just bad?”

Me: “Yes, Noah, just bad.”

A Little Boy

We are becoming quite the experts at boys! Our fourth son looks very healthy and we can’t wait to meet him. He has much much growing to do so we’ll let him hang out in there for quite a while longer!

Thanks for all the prayers and if I can ever figure out the whole scanning process I’ll upload the pictures!