Aquila and Priscilla sittin’ in a tree
K-I-S-S-I-N-G
First comes love
Then comes marriage
Then comes Priscilla with a baby carriage
How-many-children-will-they-have?
Did you learn this jump rope song as a youngster? Do you remember the cadence? Do you recall the fun of turning the rope as fast as you could after the very last line? The object, of course, was to get the jumping girl “out” as quickly as possible!
Adding Kids to the Mix
Silly rhymes from the school yard bring back fond memories, but like me, you probably didn’t think much about the important lessons they taught until this moment. The key message I received from this one—long before any serious discussion about the birds and the bees—was that babies naturally follow after the wedding. Filled with wonder, that sounded pretty sweet
to me!
Right in the beginning, God’s very first commandment to men and women was to
“be fruitful and multiply.” Over the past three years, we’ve discussed a wide variety of topics on Marriage Monday, but we’ve never covered one of the most obvious fruits of our conjugal love—our kids!
Celebrating Three Years: Cupcake Giveaway
As we enter our fourth season of blogging together about marriage,
I thought it would be fun to celebrate with some sugary and delicious kid food: Cupcakes. At my vintage apron i-store, Susannah’s {Kitchen} I posted “Audacious Red Velvet Cupcakes Lazy Baker Recipe” which you can make right now if you want. Remember to top them with cream cheese frosting!
Also, as my "thank you" for participating in this meme, I’d love give you the opportunity to win a box of the Barefoot Contessa’s gourmet Red Velvet cupcake mix. (A $12 value.)
Everyone who links a post on Monday using one of the four titles listed below is eligible for this Cupcake Giveaway. You can double or triple your entry by Tweeting about this announcement for Marriage Monday or by sharing a link in Facebook. Just let me know that you’ve done so in the comments on this post.
The Giveaway winner will be announced on Monday, Sept. 20, 2010.
Seeking Your Submission
Please select one title below, and run with it! If you’re new, you’ll find a general introduction to this meme here. You can join the Marriage Monday Blog List here. I can’t wait to read your entry on Monday, Sept 13, 2010!
1. Raising Boys: What NOT to Do
2. Public, Private, or Homeschool? Why our Decision Works for Us
3. Killer Time Management for Busy Families
4. Favorite Books Our Kids Will Keep Forever
And God blessed them. And God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth." (Gen 1:28 ESV)
Photos: Robert S. Donovan & Kevin H. (Flickr)
Up Next—Marriage Monday: Adding Kids to the Mix
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8 Comments:
Two Marriage Monday sisters mentioned that they're going to write about #4: "Favorite Books Our Kids Will Keep Forever."
BTW, I selected title #2: "Public, Private, or Homeschool: Why Our Decision Works for Us."
Your choice will be perfect for YOU!
Blessings, e-Mom
Oh my...I can't get one ready by Monday and I have to laugh...let's see which one would I pick...mom of five boys, homeschooled, books (well of course)...after 26 years of parenting,...Was there life before kids????
Too much fun!!!
Via Facebook Connie said...
I started mine last night!! You know me, I have to still add some pictures!
Via Facebook Tonya said...
I am looking forward to it, E-mom!
Via Facebook Jennifer said...
At home relaxing (and thinking about the MM post....I'm going to have a different angle than most because of our circumstances...but I'm still posting!
Am I supposed to comment here about it?? I shared the link on facebook. I'd love a cupcake :o)
And, I chose #4 too. Simply because I was already finding copies of our favorites to share with pregnant friends. But the #2 choice is absolutely perfect timing for my family. I can't wait to read everyone's answers (that chose it). We're in a serious "public school might not be working for us" dilemma right now.
Oh this sounds great - not sure that I can contribute - maybe I should post about Books that I will keep forever. One of things that I am looking forward to when we get home is being involved in my niece and nephews lives. I haven't met my niece in the the flesh yet - can't wait to kiss those little cheeks - then maybe I will glean some wisdom to put down here x :D
Bless you friend x
WINNER! Warm congratulations to Elizabeth Allred. You've won the Marriage Monday Cupcake Giveaway!
I will email you soon, to get your snail mail address.
((Hugs))
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