Biblical View of Man and Woman

I've been inspired by Troy's posts...so for the second time in the history of this blog, I'm posting something completely unrelated to Jack. Sorry grandparents! :)

I've been having some great discussions with a few of my players on several books lately, and we actually came up with a book list during our last two bus trips. It has been fascinating for me to connect with them on an intellectual level as although I know learning styles, how they are motivated, academic and career interests as well as volleyball strength and weaknesses, I don't often get to hear what they think about, say, a book.

Our recent discussions have been over the book, Captivating, by John and Stasi Eldredge. Ironically, a MOPS book club option that came up recently was Wild at Heart, so we've brought that into the mix too. After reading WAH, and trying to get through all of Captivating (I ended up skimming near the end...couldn't take it anymore), and then reading several reviews on both books, I felt pretty strongly on my opinion of the book and was eager to engage my players/coaches.

I found many of us had serious concerns about the ideas presented in both books, although a few players did enjoy Captivating. The biggest concerns I have relate to what seems to me, a serious lack of scriptural backing and even, scripture being used out of context. In the interest of space and time, I'm attaching some links on reviews to the books and would enjoy hearing what others think about them. Maybe a nice adult discussion for our next get-together? Just kidding! Either way, enjoy the links and if interested, email me back with your thoughts. With no time for book club, no good friends (oh wait, no TIME for friends), and no Sunday School class yet as we haven't gotten that figured out, I receive my intellectual group stimulation via blogs. :)

Reviews on Captivating:
http://www.bethanycentral.org/resources/answers/details.asp?id=83
http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/august/25.60.html

Review on Wild at Heart:
http://www.churchofthegoodshepherd.info/structuralimages/resourcesimages/WAHcritique.htm

All Done

Over the last few weeks, we've been talking with Jack about his big boy bed. We always offer to let him sleep there, but he hever accepted. On Sunday night though, he willingly went down in his big boy bed and proceeded to be very quiet and still. We left the door slightly open and went into the family room to work.

Within 45 minutes, we hear a pitter patter of feet down the hall and as Jack gets closer, we hear, "All done...All done....All done...All done," while doing the sign for All done as well. He had enough of the big boy bed! :)

Needless to say, he went back down with mommy in his big boy bed, slept through the night, and last night, slept in his big boy bed from 8:30 till 7:20. Way to go Jack!

Family Memories

During the last two weeks and this weekend, Jack has seen a lot of his family. He had a visit from his Ma and Gigi and Papa two weeks ago, saw Nana, MaMa and cousins Abby and Anna and Aunt Wendy this past weekend, and will be seeing the whole Smith gang this weekend for October birthday's. We thought we post a few pictures of Jack with Papa as they enjoyed one of Jack's favorite books, the Volleyball Media Guide.

Thanks Gigi and Papa for making the trip down to play with Jack and cheer on the team!