Why is it that there is always so many things to do, but our time never seems to be enough to hold it all? I know that, for me, a lot of it is priorities and procrastination. When the minor things pick at my time by seconds and minutes, the major things end up being squeezed out. I need to […]
It is incredible how fast these children grow up! If you had told me twenty years ago that now I would have three teen children and three younger children, I would probably not have believed you, but God has blessed me beyond my imaginings! Happy birthday, Timmy!!
I discovered Purex 3-in-1 sheets several months ago through a “nearly free” deal at CVS. These have detergent in one part of the sheet and fabric softener in another. The detergent is released by the water in the washer, while the softener is released by the heat in the dryer. I have also discovered that, like most detergents, their recommended […]
…my older daughter’s artistic ability. …my younger daughter’s inquisitiveness and curiosity. …running water. Yes, the three ARE related, unfortunately.
A friend of mine compared procrastination to kudzu. You know, that green stuff that grows so fast that some have said you can actually *watch* it grow, and if you aren’t careful to root it out immediately, it will take over your world. I find this a very apropos comparison. Procrastination, if one allows even a tiny root to take […]
1. Get out of bed. 2. Read the Bible. 3. Pray. 4. Eat. 5. Hug a child. 6. Write. 7. Post. 8. Exercise. 9. School. 10. Thank.
We all have days where the most we want to do is coast, not really caring about whether anything gets accomplished or not. Unfortunately, this does not change the fact that things need to be done, and it is unlikely – for most of us – that anyone else will do your job(s). Therefore, it is necessary that we find […]
There’s just something about the Sunday comics. Colorful, either amusing or thought-provoking, and a long-standing tradition, Sunday comics are the quintessential Sunday morning (or afternoon, if you end up running late in the morning) activity. Not only are they enjoyable reading material, but they also double as wrapping paper in a pinch.
I took a story starter from ThinkQuest.org. Goats, sheep and chickens belong on the farm, not in the middle of a four-lane interstate road. Applying the brake, I eased my truck to the shoulder. As I stepped out, the animals began to scatter. I knew it would be pointless to chase them, as they would only run farther, so I […]
In keeping with last week’s Friday entry, I shall begin with the letter A. Maybe. Alliteration always affords amusement, Although annoyance also appears. Attention askance, aspect abhorrent – And alarming – attacking and austere! Yeah, ok, so that wasn’t entirely free form… but it was kind of fun. Ok, freeform, for real… still attempting the letter A. Awesome. Apples, autumn, […]
Veggie Tales – Busy, Busy Lyrics Artist: Veggie Tales Album: Miscellaneous Songwriters: Lisa Vischer, Phil Vischer I’m busy, busy, dreadfully busy You’ve no idea what I have to do Busy, busy, shockingly busy Much, much too busy for you Oh, I see We’re busy, busy, dreadfully busy You’ve no idea what we have to do Busy, busy, shockingly busy Much, […]
Ten things that make me smile: 1. My children (I could list them separately and have six out of the way right there, but that would be sort of cheating). 2. Chocolate. 3. Sunshine on a cool fall day. 4. Thunderstorms. 5. Walking into a clean room. 6. Eye contact. 7. Office supplies (you know, staplers, paper clips, push pins, […]
“Fire!” The cry spread through the rooms of the wooden cabin like, well, wildfire. The children quickly threw their things in their duffel bags and exited the building to board the buses waiting outside. The last four – the owner, another driver, a woman, and a teen – went through the cabin room by room, from the side farthest from […]
Monday, the first day of the work week, is often touted as a day of beginnings. “I’ll start my diet Monday.” “I’ll start decluttering Monday.” “I’ll start reading my Bible again on Monday.” Well, today is the day! Why not pick something you’ve been waiting to start and do it? “Do it now, don’t delay, don’t put it off for […]