So, this morning I got up and found myself faced with a tickle in my throat. Ugh! I'm not at all excited by this. AT ALL!! Anyway, I got up and made the butter braids my sister had out on the counter rising. These things are so yummy. Really, if you've never tried them...you must! I made cream cheese and apple. Mmmmm. We did a few loads of laundry, which I'm happy to say my kids were great about helping me. Yeah, go kids!!
After breakfast, the kids and I sat down and began our school for the day. I checked in with each of the children's instructional supervisors. (This year we are doing online school, so there is someone we answer to...it takes some getting used to for me...I like to be in control.) The ladies are lovely. They have been very helpful and are always eager to do what I need. There are just things that I don't always like or want. School work was a huge success today. I am always so much in awe of my children. I am so happy for them and so proud of them.
Much to my little guys dismay today he drew pictures and had to do copy work about his drawings. He does not like to draw or color, so we try to do this every week. It's very painful for everyone involved. He also did spelling, reading and math. Of course, since we tend to do our work around the kitchen table, he also studies whatever subjects the girls are studying. He listens and answers questions. Even if he's playing with his toys at the table while they are doing their work, he's getting more. :)
My middle daughter began working on spelling today. We reviewed her words and she took spelling tests. She also wrote a letter. Mythology was the next subject for her. She LOVES mythology. Next, she worked on her multiplication. We had a light bulb moment there...so exciting! Then, it was off to reading and she rounded the day off with science...whew...that girl was crazy today!
My eldest was equally amazing today. She flew through her history today. She did so many lessons I can't even count. I am always excited by the amount of information she retains when she reads. I am also excited that she enjoys working on this subject on her own with just a review from me. (I loathe history...really, I do.) This has been both a good and bad thing about the online schooling. She has more independence and can move at her own pace; however, sometimes I don't have a clue what she's talking about when she's got a question...I have to look through the book and her lessons, etc. grrr... Although, the questions are fairly few and far between....which leads to the other bad thing...I miss the one on one time with the school work. I like teaching.
So, school is good! My kids are great! And, I am the luckiest mom in the world...that is until tomorrow when everything falls apart and the tickle in my throat becomes something worse and nothing goes right with school and the ice hits and ....and...and...Okay, maybe I'll stick with it's all good!
God Bless!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
The Road is Filled with Good Intentions.
You set your goals, you decide what you're going to do...then, bam, all of a sudden, out of no where, life throws you a curve ball. Personally, most of the time, it smacks me right in the face. (I'm really not a very good ball player. Just ask my son...oh, hence the previous post where I mentioned not a good idea for us to play catch in the house.)
So, what happens when your intentions are good, but due to circumstances beyond your control your follow through is less that 100%?
I often think about those who are truly succeeding in life. Those who are CEO's, they've created things, they are making their dreams come true, or they are happily living debt free, etc. Whatever the "success" is, how do they achieve it?
I think success is taking the ice off your face (from the curve ball), giving the "good intentions" a dirty look (you know the one your kids give you when they don't want to do something, and just pushing through....perseverance. That is my motto for today. Perseverance.
May you be able to persevere through whatever trials you have today.
God Bless!
So, what happens when your intentions are good, but due to circumstances beyond your control your follow through is less that 100%?
I often think about those who are truly succeeding in life. Those who are CEO's, they've created things, they are making their dreams come true, or they are happily living debt free, etc. Whatever the "success" is, how do they achieve it?
I think success is taking the ice off your face (from the curve ball), giving the "good intentions" a dirty look (you know the one your kids give you when they don't want to do something, and just pushing through....perseverance. That is my motto for today. Perseverance.
May you be able to persevere through whatever trials you have today.
God Bless!
5 Little Things and Goal Setting
During the last month I've been talking a great deal about 5 things and making lists. It really was working quite well. I've taken a bit of time off and come to my sisters. While here I haven't been able to "purge" things from my home; however my main objective was just making it through the days...yeah, I did that!!. That pretty much was my entire goal. Huge for me, right? You also know that I love to make lists, but really these last few days have just been about going through the motions and picking up the pieces and making sure everyone was still there at the end of the day.
Now, we are onto tomorrow. First things first, I need to get rid of some things. I think that I need to go to confession somewhere before the ice storm hits here. I could totally "purge" my soul of some things...I'm sure I have at least 5 things there!! My children need to learn about my 5 little things idea. I'd like to share it with them. I really have enjoyed it so much. I think they will also.
Then, I'm thinking that I need to look into both some short and long term goals. I could "purge" my body this week of unwanted and unneeded calories this week!! That could be a short term goal which could lead to the long term goal of taking better care of myself. I could get back to writing my blog and sharing of myself. It makes me feel so much better. I just feel such a release. Ahhhhhh!
You know writing all of these things down and looking over them again...I think I need to go on a spiritual retreat. Anyone else feel the same way? Anyone feel like they just need a soul cleaning, quick start on their journey?
I believe that it's the little things we do that make a big difference in the end. And, I think it's the little things that I do today that will make a difference for myself and my family tomorrow!
God Bless!
Now, we are onto tomorrow. First things first, I need to get rid of some things. I think that I need to go to confession somewhere before the ice storm hits here. I could totally "purge" my soul of some things...I'm sure I have at least 5 things there!! My children need to learn about my 5 little things idea. I'd like to share it with them. I really have enjoyed it so much. I think they will also.
Then, I'm thinking that I need to look into both some short and long term goals. I could "purge" my body this week of unwanted and unneeded calories this week!! That could be a short term goal which could lead to the long term goal of taking better care of myself. I could get back to writing my blog and sharing of myself. It makes me feel so much better. I just feel such a release. Ahhhhhh!
You know writing all of these things down and looking over them again...I think I need to go on a spiritual retreat. Anyone else feel the same way? Anyone feel like they just need a soul cleaning, quick start on their journey?
I believe that it's the little things we do that make a big difference in the end. And, I think it's the little things that I do today that will make a difference for myself and my family tomorrow!
God Bless!
Force: Push and Pull
While visiting my niece at her school, my children were able to study their school work with me in the library. My middle daughter had some science homework to do. One of the things we needed to discuss and review was force.
After reviewing the vocabulary, and reading the lesson (boring!!), I decided that we needed to apply the concept. So, guess what we did. Any ideas? None. You sure?
Okay, we grabbed a rolling chair and I had my son and my middle child push and pull each other around the library and office. It's all about the application and what we can do with what we learn, right?
God Bless
After reviewing the vocabulary, and reading the lesson (boring!!), I decided that we needed to apply the concept. So, guess what we did. Any ideas? None. You sure?
Okay, we grabbed a rolling chair and I had my son and my middle child push and pull each other around the library and office. It's all about the application and what we can do with what we learn, right?
God Bless
My Nephew
So, I've been visiting family this last weekend. It's been bittersweet. My reason for visiting at this time of year is of course to be here for my sister and her family for the 1 year anniversary of my brother-in-law's accident. However, my own selfish reasons for being here are to spend time with my family.
One of my very favorite things that I get to do when I come to visit is spend quality time with my nieces and nephews. My nephew B & I hang out in the evenings when everyone else goes to bed. Over the last few years we've gotten closer and spent a great deal of time together. Sometimes his older brother, my godson, M, hangs with us...but he's in college now...so, not as much. B & I used to always have a movie night out when I came to town...until the local show shut down. Now, we find other things to do.
Many times, we will sit and watch a movie and just hang out. It's nice. These are times that I know that I will cherish forever!
Tonight we went out for a late night Mickey-D's run. He got his first Big Mac!! I was such a proud aunt..ha ha. Oh, and there were fries, an egg nog shake, an oreo mcflurry, a soda, 2 cheese burgers and a really, really crappy holiday pie...don't try one of these...NASTY!! After our late night food run, we just sat around and shot the breeze for about an hour. It was so wonderful!
I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful nephew that still likes hangin' out with his crazy Aunt Sara.
God Bless my nephew!!
One of my very favorite things that I get to do when I come to visit is spend quality time with my nieces and nephews. My nephew B & I hang out in the evenings when everyone else goes to bed. Over the last few years we've gotten closer and spent a great deal of time together. Sometimes his older brother, my godson, M, hangs with us...but he's in college now...so, not as much. B & I used to always have a movie night out when I came to town...until the local show shut down. Now, we find other things to do.
Many times, we will sit and watch a movie and just hang out. It's nice. These are times that I know that I will cherish forever!
Tonight we went out for a late night Mickey-D's run. He got his first Big Mac!! I was such a proud aunt..ha ha. Oh, and there were fries, an egg nog shake, an oreo mcflurry, a soda, 2 cheese burgers and a really, really crappy holiday pie...don't try one of these...NASTY!! After our late night food run, we just sat around and shot the breeze for about an hour. It was so wonderful!
I'm so lucky to have such a wonderful nephew that still likes hangin' out with his crazy Aunt Sara.
God Bless my nephew!!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The Long Road
There is nothing like a long drive to help you ponder over a bunch o' stuff. Although a 6 year old in the back asking "How much longer?" doesn't necessarily help...lol.
All in all my ride to my sister's house was a peaceful and wonderful drive. I was able to enjoy the snow and the sun. I listened to my son practice his reading. (Mind you he was trying to play his DSI and needed to read the instructions to play this game...ha ha ha.) You know, as a parent, you do what you have to do with your children.
He also was writing and making up games in the back. I looked back in the mirror for a moment at one point to see why exactly he was so quite only to see that the back passenger window was COMPLETELY covered in post-it notes. Many of these notes said "I love Mom" or "Joseph loves Mommy"...how could I be mad??
Other than the fairly smooth ride and the need to stop and go potty (ugh, I hate public restrooms...I hate germs!!), my mind drifted in and out between states and cars. I wondered and pondered so many things about life. Am I where I should be? Am I who I should be? Am I doing what I should be doing???? What should I be doing??...lol.
I hope to be on this road of life for a long time and while I'm on it I'd really like to make sure that I'm doing the things I'm supposed to be doing. I want to make sure that I'm on the right path. So, what path am I supposed to be on??? Hmmm
May your path be smooth and your road be long.
God Bless!
All in all my ride to my sister's house was a peaceful and wonderful drive. I was able to enjoy the snow and the sun. I listened to my son practice his reading. (Mind you he was trying to play his DSI and needed to read the instructions to play this game...ha ha ha.) You know, as a parent, you do what you have to do with your children.
He also was writing and making up games in the back. I looked back in the mirror for a moment at one point to see why exactly he was so quite only to see that the back passenger window was COMPLETELY covered in post-it notes. Many of these notes said "I love Mom" or "Joseph loves Mommy"...how could I be mad??
Other than the fairly smooth ride and the need to stop and go potty (ugh, I hate public restrooms...I hate germs!!), my mind drifted in and out between states and cars. I wondered and pondered so many things about life. Am I where I should be? Am I who I should be? Am I doing what I should be doing???? What should I be doing??...lol.
I hope to be on this road of life for a long time and while I'm on it I'd really like to make sure that I'm doing the things I'm supposed to be doing. I want to make sure that I'm on the right path. So, what path am I supposed to be on??? Hmmm
May your path be smooth and your road be long.
God Bless!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Reconciliation
So, with my son learning the 10 commandments, which I am super duper excited about...I find myself having reconciliation thrown in my face more and more. And, like any good Catholic, I don't like it. lol I know I should. I totally want to, but I don't.
I get so stressed before I go. Okay, I'm a total sinner. I'm just going to put that out there and up front so everyone knows it. But, when you do a really big examination of conscious....ugh, some really nasty stuff comes out, doesn't it.
For example, you'd think that commandment #5: Thou shalt not kill...I'm totally fine here, right. WRONG!! If you think about it, it also means have you killed anyone's spirit, their happiness? Are you mean to others?
Oh, the list goes on and on. I also am trying to wrap myself around commandment #3: Keeping the Lord's Day Holy. What if you volunteer at church? Sunday is to be a day of prayer and rest. How much volunteer time is too much?
It's time to go. So, the next time you see me. I want you to say something to me about it. I want you to tell me that it's time to go to reconciliation. Better yet, you could offer to go with me. :) Okay, okay, just remind me it's time. Tell, me I asked for this. lol
Pray for those who are struggling and needing to go. Also, pray for those this month making their first Reconciliation. (Thinking of you J.W.)
God Bless!
I get so stressed before I go. Okay, I'm a total sinner. I'm just going to put that out there and up front so everyone knows it. But, when you do a really big examination of conscious....ugh, some really nasty stuff comes out, doesn't it.
For example, you'd think that commandment #5: Thou shalt not kill...I'm totally fine here, right. WRONG!! If you think about it, it also means have you killed anyone's spirit, their happiness? Are you mean to others?
Oh, the list goes on and on. I also am trying to wrap myself around commandment #3: Keeping the Lord's Day Holy. What if you volunteer at church? Sunday is to be a day of prayer and rest. How much volunteer time is too much?
It's time to go. So, the next time you see me. I want you to say something to me about it. I want you to tell me that it's time to go to reconciliation. Better yet, you could offer to go with me. :) Okay, okay, just remind me it's time. Tell, me I asked for this. lol
Pray for those who are struggling and needing to go. Also, pray for those this month making their first Reconciliation. (Thinking of you J.W.)
God Bless!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Letting Go
Life is a journey. Sometimes the journey is an amazingly smooth ride along a beautifully handcrafted path God made for me. However, other times it seems to be a tumultuous voyage in this vast ocean that is somewhat daunting.
As the days draw nearer to the anniversary of my brother-in-laws death, I find myself adrift on the ocean. I'm riding the waves with trepidation of the days to come.
The impending day causes me to reflect on many things in my life. I find that along the journey the thing that is the hardest is letting go. Just like the "5 things little things" I'm working on right now in my life, I have at least 5 things from my past that I'm holding onto...weights, if you will, that are dragging me down.
Sometimes there have been waves along my journey that have seemed to come out of no where. Other, waves, I've made and they festered like a tsunami until it rocked my world. So, today I'm working on letting go. I'm trying to let go of hurt, anger, frustration, pain, and sorrow.
I'm going to lift those things up this week in prayer. I'm going to work on smooth sailing this week. I'm going to follow the path God has for me. I'm going to be thankful for the gift of life and the joy of living this great adventure.
Thank you for sharing a part of my journey today.
God Bless
As the days draw nearer to the anniversary of my brother-in-laws death, I find myself adrift on the ocean. I'm riding the waves with trepidation of the days to come.
The impending day causes me to reflect on many things in my life. I find that along the journey the thing that is the hardest is letting go. Just like the "5 things little things" I'm working on right now in my life, I have at least 5 things from my past that I'm holding onto...weights, if you will, that are dragging me down.
Sometimes there have been waves along my journey that have seemed to come out of no where. Other, waves, I've made and they festered like a tsunami until it rocked my world. So, today I'm working on letting go. I'm trying to let go of hurt, anger, frustration, pain, and sorrow.
I'm going to lift those things up this week in prayer. I'm going to work on smooth sailing this week. I'm going to follow the path God has for me. I'm going to be thankful for the gift of life and the joy of living this great adventure.
Thank you for sharing a part of my journey today.
God Bless
I'm a total goober!
This is just in case anyone out there wasn't sure about me...I am a total and complete goober!!
My son worked super hard on school today, so as a treat I allowed him some video game time. Pretty cool of me, right? Wrong!
He reads okay, but not super well yet. Therefore, I had to read things to him when he got to different points in the game. This meant I didn't get much done around the house. Oh, and there was this part in the game where you had to figure out how to cross the bridge...uh, who makes these crazy things anyway, I was bad at the Atari!! Really, how many buttons can you have on a controller.
He kept telling me I was doing it wrong. Then, I would give him "the look". Followed by his, "You could just read the instructions!" I didn't have the heart to tell him that didn't come with "stupid people" instructions. I googled it online....nothing! So, obviously it was a simple answer, right??
A half a bag of chips and almost an hour later, I solved the mystery. WOW! Let me tell you though, my son's excitement and enthusiasm for my accomplishment was so wonderful. It was one of those quick moments where I felt like super mom!! (Until I thought about how I could have had another child who was adept in games come over and do it in about 10 seconds....lol.)
So, it once again has been proven...I am not a game player...hee hee.
God Bless!
My son worked super hard on school today, so as a treat I allowed him some video game time. Pretty cool of me, right? Wrong!
He reads okay, but not super well yet. Therefore, I had to read things to him when he got to different points in the game. This meant I didn't get much done around the house. Oh, and there was this part in the game where you had to figure out how to cross the bridge...uh, who makes these crazy things anyway, I was bad at the Atari!! Really, how many buttons can you have on a controller.
He kept telling me I was doing it wrong. Then, I would give him "the look". Followed by his, "You could just read the instructions!" I didn't have the heart to tell him that didn't come with "stupid people" instructions. I googled it online....nothing! So, obviously it was a simple answer, right??
A half a bag of chips and almost an hour later, I solved the mystery. WOW! Let me tell you though, my son's excitement and enthusiasm for my accomplishment was so wonderful. It was one of those quick moments where I felt like super mom!! (Until I thought about how I could have had another child who was adept in games come over and do it in about 10 seconds....lol.)
So, it once again has been proven...I am not a game player...hee hee.
God Bless!
Our manger for baby Jesus
This year we are doing good deeds and filling a manger with straw under the tree while eagerly awaiting the arrival of baby Jesus on Christmas Day. (each good deed from the kids=1 piece of straw)
My son is enjoying this project a great deal this year. He is so excited about baby Jesus arriving. He is trying his hardest to fill the basket with good deed straws to make sure that baby Jesus is very comfortable when he arrives.
Every night before we pray, he goes through his list of what he thinks are his good deeds for the day. It's so wonderful. I'm so proud of him. He is such a wonderful little boy. Last night before bed he said the 10 commandments in order. He wanted to know if he could put in a piece of straw for every commandment. :)
May Jesus' manger be full from good deeds this year at the Boulds' household & yours!
God Bless!!
My son is enjoying this project a great deal this year. He is so excited about baby Jesus arriving. He is trying his hardest to fill the basket with good deed straws to make sure that baby Jesus is very comfortable when he arrives.
Every night before we pray, he goes through his list of what he thinks are his good deeds for the day. It's so wonderful. I'm so proud of him. He is such a wonderful little boy. Last night before bed he said the 10 commandments in order. He wanted to know if he could put in a piece of straw for every commandment. :)
May Jesus' manger be full from good deeds this year at the Boulds' household & yours!
God Bless!!
Making a list and checking it twice
So, this morning has gone really well. I started my day by doing something really crazy. I didn't actually make a list. (eventhough we all know how much I love the list) I just decided what I was going to do today. With 5 things, it's not that big of a list, so even I can remember that.
Here was today's starter list. I have to finish this before I can do anything else.
#1. Take a shower
#2. Paint my toe nails
#3. Dry load of clothes
#4. Get clothes out of dryer
#5. Start give away stack in hallway (for my other 5 things that are happening!!)
So, this list is finished. I, of course, did a few other things like fed myself and my son. We tossed the football in the house. (Really, not a good idea.) I played on FB and typed this post. I got rid of 5 things off the fireplace mantle and off my dresser upstairs.
Now, for the afternoon I will need to make a new list of things to do. I'm thinking that it will go something like this.
#1. Do some math with my little man.
#2. Do a load of whites (although...does that count as more than one??)
#3. Throw away 5 things off kitchen counter.
#4. Vacuum living room.
#5. Work on a crochet blanket with my son. (We won't finish this, but we'll work on it for 15-20 min...or as long as he lasts.)
So, this is where I am for the day. I hope your day is moving as smoothly as mine is so far.
God Bless!!
Here was today's starter list. I have to finish this before I can do anything else.
#1. Take a shower
#2. Paint my toe nails
#3. Dry load of clothes
#4. Get clothes out of dryer
#5. Start give away stack in hallway (for my other 5 things that are happening!!)
So, this list is finished. I, of course, did a few other things like fed myself and my son. We tossed the football in the house. (Really, not a good idea.) I played on FB and typed this post. I got rid of 5 things off the fireplace mantle and off my dresser upstairs.
Now, for the afternoon I will need to make a new list of things to do. I'm thinking that it will go something like this.
#1. Do some math with my little man.
#2. Do a load of whites (although...does that count as more than one??)
#3. Throw away 5 things off kitchen counter.
#4. Vacuum living room.
#5. Work on a crochet blanket with my son. (We won't finish this, but we'll work on it for 15-20 min...or as long as he lasts.)
So, this is where I am for the day. I hope your day is moving as smoothly as mine is so far.
God Bless!!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
5 Little Things
I am really shocked at how the getting rid of 5 things a day has motivated me. (See post from yesterday...or maybe the day before, I've lost track of time.)
I started small. I got rid of 5 things from my purse. From there I realized that I could get rid of 5 more things from my purse. So, to the trash can I went. Yesterday, I am happy to say that 20 things found a happy home in my trash can. That was all from my purse. Mind you, that was bubble gum wrappers, receipts, and store flyers...but still, awesome, right?!?!
I was so excited from the purse purge that I went to the fridge. Okay, so 5 things found their way to the trash from there. Woo Hoo! Totally rockin, right? I thought so.
By the time my husband got home from work, the place looked amazing. That's what you were thinking, wasn't it? Well, you would be wrong. I took on the master bath cabinets next. Holy cow, what was I thinking? I threw away all kinds of crap. What was I doing with all of that stuff anyway? If you can't answer it, you know that I sure can't. I tore the cabinet on my side all out. I consolidated things and threw out things. It was enlightening. Whew! I found some soap that had fallen over and spilled...ugh!!
By the time I went to bed, I was pooped...absolutely, tee-totally pooped.
This morning, I got rid of some more things. :) I gave all of my kids barbie dolls and barbie supplies to an adorable little girl who is super excited about having more. (Way more than 5 things there...yeah!)
The evening brought another cleaning sweep. More things in the trash...and with everything finding the trash...I just feel like a weight is being lifted off me. It's awesome.
So, here's my conclusion. I am totally happy if I only throw away/give away, etc. 5 little things a day, but if I feel so motivated to do more...than so be it.
Happy purging to anyone else joining me on this journey & God Bless!
I started small. I got rid of 5 things from my purse. From there I realized that I could get rid of 5 more things from my purse. So, to the trash can I went. Yesterday, I am happy to say that 20 things found a happy home in my trash can. That was all from my purse. Mind you, that was bubble gum wrappers, receipts, and store flyers...but still, awesome, right?!?!
I was so excited from the purse purge that I went to the fridge. Okay, so 5 things found their way to the trash from there. Woo Hoo! Totally rockin, right? I thought so.
By the time my husband got home from work, the place looked amazing. That's what you were thinking, wasn't it? Well, you would be wrong. I took on the master bath cabinets next. Holy cow, what was I thinking? I threw away all kinds of crap. What was I doing with all of that stuff anyway? If you can't answer it, you know that I sure can't. I tore the cabinet on my side all out. I consolidated things and threw out things. It was enlightening. Whew! I found some soap that had fallen over and spilled...ugh!!
By the time I went to bed, I was pooped...absolutely, tee-totally pooped.
This morning, I got rid of some more things. :) I gave all of my kids barbie dolls and barbie supplies to an adorable little girl who is super excited about having more. (Way more than 5 things there...yeah!)
The evening brought another cleaning sweep. More things in the trash...and with everything finding the trash...I just feel like a weight is being lifted off me. It's awesome.
So, here's my conclusion. I am totally happy if I only throw away/give away, etc. 5 little things a day, but if I feel so motivated to do more...than so be it.
Happy purging to anyone else joining me on this journey & God Bless!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Insecurities
Why is it no matter how old I am I sometimes feel insecure? Take this blogging for instance...I worry that what I write is less than stellar. Pathetic, isn't it? Oh, and then I get frustrated because I want more people to read what I write. What is this high school all over? What a stinkin' nightmare?!?! Really, not kidding here.
My husband and I always talk about these things. He talks about how I had more friends in school than I did and I roll my eyes and say the same thing to him. Then, we do the same thing for now. We talk about how he has more friends and I talk to children all day. Ha. Great conversationalist, aren't we?
This is my life. I'm still, wait for it...ready...human! I know, crazy, right? I'm insecure. Many days I feel (how does that Beauty and the Beast song go?? oh..) "Flabby, fat and lazy.." hee hee It's just part of it. Of course, there are days, when I feel like super mom, but that doesn't happen super often...but, sometimes really I do feel awesome!! Woo Hoo. (It's like 1 day every month when I've had way too much chocolate a soda...lol)
I think that it's really important to realize that everyone has these days. And, as Christians we should spend time each day trying to lift other people up. So, I'm going to work at being more uplifting with other people. Maybe a compliment a day to 1-2 people at least would be a great start.
Just a thought.....
God Bless
My husband and I always talk about these things. He talks about how I had more friends in school than I did and I roll my eyes and say the same thing to him. Then, we do the same thing for now. We talk about how he has more friends and I talk to children all day. Ha. Great conversationalist, aren't we?
This is my life. I'm still, wait for it...ready...human! I know, crazy, right? I'm insecure. Many days I feel (how does that Beauty and the Beast song go?? oh..) "Flabby, fat and lazy.." hee hee It's just part of it. Of course, there are days, when I feel like super mom, but that doesn't happen super often...but, sometimes really I do feel awesome!! Woo Hoo. (It's like 1 day every month when I've had way too much chocolate a soda...lol)
I think that it's really important to realize that everyone has these days. And, as Christians we should spend time each day trying to lift other people up. So, I'm going to work at being more uplifting with other people. Maybe a compliment a day to 1-2 people at least would be a great start.
Just a thought.....
God Bless
5 Things a Day
I have too much stuff in my house. The problem is I keep bring in more stuff!! So, I'm thinking that for every "thing" that I bring into the house, I need to take one thing out. Obviously this excludes food...it eventually goes out in the end. HA HA HA HA Sorry, that was terrible.
Oh, and I think I need to also remove 5 other things from my house a day. Whether it be 5 pieces of paper or 5 pieces of clothing.
You know, really I think the five things could go so much farther. I think I can take it to a whole new level. We all know I like lists. What if I limit my lists to 5 reasonable things to do per day. Then, when I get those finished, I can make a list of 5 more. Hmmmmm.
Okay, time to throw things away. If you see my kids by the trash, please let me know I've taken this a step too far!
God Bless
Oh, and I think I need to also remove 5 other things from my house a day. Whether it be 5 pieces of paper or 5 pieces of clothing.
You know, really I think the five things could go so much farther. I think I can take it to a whole new level. We all know I like lists. What if I limit my lists to 5 reasonable things to do per day. Then, when I get those finished, I can make a list of 5 more. Hmmmmm.
Okay, time to throw things away. If you see my kids by the trash, please let me know I've taken this a step too far!
God Bless
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