OK, a quick post to end the week and start a busy weekend! I started off today rather discombobulated (sp??). But after talking to a friend of mine and she gave me some direction, it turned out better than planned!
I had planned to keep the kids busy with chores so I could get my chores done. My dad and my grandmother are coming to visit for the baby's birthday this weekend. And we also have lots of family coming over on Sunday for a Father's Day cookout. So I felt overwhelmed with cleaning, since I have been ignoring it this week.
But instead, I sent the kids outside, and then joined them shortly after that and had a nice little break from my "responsibilities" as a housekeeper. I went outside to be mom for a little while. It was nice! I thought I would be out there thinking about all this "stuff" that I had to do, but I didn't! I actually enjoyed the time with my kiddoes.
We came inside, fed them lunch, did some light picking up, then put them to bed for their naps. I proceeded to check email, talk to a friend, then get my carpet SHAMPOOED!! That was my big goal for the day and I DID IT!! WOOHOO!! It looks SOOOOO good!
So I'm feeling satisfied even though I have a mess staring me in the face right now in my dining room and a little one sitting on my lap "begging" for attention.
So I'm getting off here for the weekend. We are going shopping for daddy for Father's Day, get to the grocery store for some quick pick-ups, come home and eat some pizza with daddy! Whew, I'm so relieved at the work I got done today!
Have a blessed weekend everyone!
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Feminist Revelation
I had a revelation yesterday. I have been blogging quite a bit on Work It! Mom about Ann Coulter and single moms. At times, I regret it, but then I change my mind because it's important that we all remain open to each other and really try to listen so we can learn. And boy have I learned something!
I responded to a comment and referred to myself as a feminist. I have always thought of myself as a feminist, but a liberal one. I had different thoughts of feminism. I thought that feminism was always fighting men for a position of power. I have come to my senses and realized that feminism is not, or should not, be about that.
I have been reading the Bible quite a bit and doing my own devotionals (yay!) and things have really changed for me. I took God's Word into my heart and began believing, truly believing in my role as a wife and mother. Yesterday, I saw my role with another twist.
As a feminist, it's important for us to empower women, young and old. Empower them in a way that encourages the things about them that make them special. Knowledge, making decisions, and exhibiting self-control leads to empowerment. It leads our little women down a path that will create success, whether they choose a career, or the vocation of motherhood. Either way, each one is important and our girls need to know that the whole world is open to them.
So I have been wrestling with Girl Scouts. I haven't finished any of my training and it always seems like I don't have time for it. Well, I came to the realization today that Girl Scouts empower girls. I know, you may have already known that and I already knew that, but now I know it. I had a meeting yesterday with the other leader of our troop and for the first time since October, I was excited about planning activities for the girls. I could really see the long-term effects this program has on their self-esteem and ambitions.
So anyway, I just wanted to share my revelation with you. It's just another testament to God and His ability to show us what He wants us to know. Through that blog and going back and forth with the other women there, I learned something. Isn't His love wonderful?
I responded to a comment and referred to myself as a feminist. I have always thought of myself as a feminist, but a liberal one. I had different thoughts of feminism. I thought that feminism was always fighting men for a position of power. I have come to my senses and realized that feminism is not, or should not, be about that.
I have been reading the Bible quite a bit and doing my own devotionals (yay!) and things have really changed for me. I took God's Word into my heart and began believing, truly believing in my role as a wife and mother. Yesterday, I saw my role with another twist.
As a feminist, it's important for us to empower women, young and old. Empower them in a way that encourages the things about them that make them special. Knowledge, making decisions, and exhibiting self-control leads to empowerment. It leads our little women down a path that will create success, whether they choose a career, or the vocation of motherhood. Either way, each one is important and our girls need to know that the whole world is open to them.
So I have been wrestling with Girl Scouts. I haven't finished any of my training and it always seems like I don't have time for it. Well, I came to the realization today that Girl Scouts empower girls. I know, you may have already known that and I already knew that, but now I know it. I had a meeting yesterday with the other leader of our troop and for the first time since October, I was excited about planning activities for the girls. I could really see the long-term effects this program has on their self-esteem and ambitions.
So anyway, I just wanted to share my revelation with you. It's just another testament to God and His ability to show us what He wants us to know. Through that blog and going back and forth with the other women there, I learned something. Isn't His love wonderful?
Thursday, January 15, 2009
New CD
I bought this new CD at Target last Friday and am enjoying it immensely! I really enjoy listening to Country music, and I also have been wanting to incorporate more Christian music into my collection. And when I went to the store on Friday, lo and behold, I found Songs 4 Worship. And it's a CD filled with Country Christian songs!! It's really a good CD. A lot of the songs are upbeat, and some are nice and calm. My youngest daughter just loves to dance with me. Every time I put it on, she comes running and puts her arms up and just smiles. Who could resist that?
So I pick her up, hold her tight, and dance with her. And I love it because I'm singing along with the songs and they're about God and God's love. It's not about the next time I'm going to have sex or cheat on my spouse. And yes, Country Music has those songs too. I just don't want my kids to grow up with music that has to do with sex all the time. If we are going to sing, why not sing about God's praises? That's the direction their life should take anyway!
So I pick her up, hold her tight, and dance with her. And I love it because I'm singing along with the songs and they're about God and God's love. It's not about the next time I'm going to have sex or cheat on my spouse. And yes, Country Music has those songs too. I just don't want my kids to grow up with music that has to do with sex all the time. If we are going to sing, why not sing about God's praises? That's the direction their life should take anyway!
Friday, January 9, 2009
A Shower
It's amazing how powerful a shower is. I have been a little bit lazy this week by getting up and not taking a shower right away. I get up, get my coffee, and start my work here on the computer. Which is nice because I still get my "alone" time, but it's not the same.
So this morning I MADE myself, literally MADE myself get out of bed to do the shower thing. It wasn't easy because it's chilly in the house, but I DID IT! And what a difference. I feel more awake, and my little one is sitting here next to me because she decided to wake up at 6am this morning and then TALK to herself so everyone could hear. So I had no choice but to go get her. That's OK, she's a good baby. I turn on Max and Ruby and she actually watches it. It's nice. And here I am talking to you guys!! Isn't the Internet wonderful?
Anyway, just thought I would share. Hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day!
So this morning I MADE myself, literally MADE myself get out of bed to do the shower thing. It wasn't easy because it's chilly in the house, but I DID IT! And what a difference. I feel more awake, and my little one is sitting here next to me because she decided to wake up at 6am this morning and then TALK to herself so everyone could hear. So I had no choice but to go get her. That's OK, she's a good baby. I turn on Max and Ruby and she actually watches it. It's nice. And here I am talking to you guys!! Isn't the Internet wonderful?
Anyway, just thought I would share. Hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Starting the Day
OK, I'm ready to start today. I usually get up early, like 5:15am, but I haven't been doing that latey. I think the Christmas vacation has really thrown us off and I'm having a hard time getting to bed early enough to drag myself out of bed. So I haven't showered yet, which usually makes me feel better. So I'm going to be challenged this morning, and I'm ready! I'm ready for the kids. I'm ready to get them ready and off for school!
My son isn't up yet, which is a treat. I think he's ready to give up his naps during the day. He seems to sleep better at night when he doesn't have one. And that just means that they will be going to bed earlier, which is fine with me. Then I can go to bed earlier!
So, no one is up yet, well, I can hear the baby now, which is fine because it's time for me to get off this computer and get them up. I'm ready! I'm mentally prepared to get things done this morning with my organized self! Once I'm done reading Mother Angelica, I'm going to read another mom's book from my sister-in-law (that I bought her last year!!) that will hopefully help me organize even more. I got another suggestion for that book from Therese.
So pray for me this morning! I'm leaving now... have a Blessed Day!
My son isn't up yet, which is a treat. I think he's ready to give up his naps during the day. He seems to sleep better at night when he doesn't have one. And that just means that they will be going to bed earlier, which is fine with me. Then I can go to bed earlier!
So, no one is up yet, well, I can hear the baby now, which is fine because it's time for me to get off this computer and get them up. I'm ready! I'm mentally prepared to get things done this morning with my organized self! Once I'm done reading Mother Angelica, I'm going to read another mom's book from my sister-in-law (that I bought her last year!!) that will hopefully help me organize even more. I got another suggestion for that book from Therese.
So pray for me this morning! I'm leaving now... have a Blessed Day!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
What a Day
Whew! Today has proven to be quite the challenge. I feel like the closer I get to God, and the more people that I meet, whether online or in person, that are also close with God, the devil just tries to make his way in there!
The morning started off good (the checklists worked nicely actually), and it continued to be good until I started helping my son clean his room. The one thing about Christmas that makes me grumpy is the tons of toys that I have to try to organize! It drives me crazy! I just want to throw out every single old toy and replace them all with all the new stuff they got. It just doesn't feel like Christmas when I have to feel that way. It's like the message about Christmas is lost in lots of gift-giving. Which is OK, but I just don't know what to do with it all.
So this story actually ends good, so hang in there! I called my husband, and told him that I needed some help with the kids so that I could get up to the bedrooms and try to organize everything. See, we like to keep a few toys for the kids to keep for when they have kids of their own, so those are in storage too. ANYWAY! He was in a meeting, so I left that message for him. I started making lunch and thinking about what I needed to DO to make this better. Like buy a nice shelf for my son's room and also make sure we get rid of some toys, seriously. I thought maybe we could go to the store where we bought his bedroom furniture and take a look at what they have.
My husband sends me back a text with the same idea!! Isn't that funny?! I couldn't believe that we were thinking of the same thing at the same time. Kind of eerie isn't it? Or is it God working His magic?? I love Him (and my hubby too!!).
The morning started off good (the checklists worked nicely actually), and it continued to be good until I started helping my son clean his room. The one thing about Christmas that makes me grumpy is the tons of toys that I have to try to organize! It drives me crazy! I just want to throw out every single old toy and replace them all with all the new stuff they got. It just doesn't feel like Christmas when I have to feel that way. It's like the message about Christmas is lost in lots of gift-giving. Which is OK, but I just don't know what to do with it all.
So this story actually ends good, so hang in there! I called my husband, and told him that I needed some help with the kids so that I could get up to the bedrooms and try to organize everything. See, we like to keep a few toys for the kids to keep for when they have kids of their own, so those are in storage too. ANYWAY! He was in a meeting, so I left that message for him. I started making lunch and thinking about what I needed to DO to make this better. Like buy a nice shelf for my son's room and also make sure we get rid of some toys, seriously. I thought maybe we could go to the store where we bought his bedroom furniture and take a look at what they have.
My husband sends me back a text with the same idea!! Isn't that funny?! I couldn't believe that we were thinking of the same thing at the same time. Kind of eerie isn't it? Or is it God working His magic?? I love Him (and my hubby too!!).
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Our Lists!
I did it!! I sat down and made checklists for the kids in the morning and in the evening (I'm still working on mine- as far as how to organize it and all). I just couldn't wait to get on here and share.
The kids were eating their breakfast this morning and I grabbed a piece of scrap paper and told them we were going to make checklists of what they need to do at night and in the morning to get ready for school. I had them think about the things they needed to do, and then we separated them out into morning and night. My oldest daughter is almost 7 and she was right on the ball. She rattled out EVERYTHING. So see? The DO know what to do, it's just that they don't DO it!!
When we finished, we cheered for ourselves. I told them that now that we are organized, I won't have to tell them what to do all the time. They really liked that idea, and I did too!
So I made time this morning to type them out and print them and they each have their own clipboard. I can't wait to try this out. They were very excited about it. I just hope that it stays that way! Keep you posted!
The kids were eating their breakfast this morning and I grabbed a piece of scrap paper and told them we were going to make checklists of what they need to do at night and in the morning to get ready for school. I had them think about the things they needed to do, and then we separated them out into morning and night. My oldest daughter is almost 7 and she was right on the ball. She rattled out EVERYTHING. So see? The DO know what to do, it's just that they don't DO it!!
When we finished, we cheered for ourselves. I told them that now that we are organized, I won't have to tell them what to do all the time. They really liked that idea, and I did too!
So I made time this morning to type them out and print them and they each have their own clipboard. I can't wait to try this out. They were very excited about it. I just hope that it stays that way! Keep you posted!
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