Psycho With 6

Life is coming up Daisies

My daughter is a Daisy scout this year and fall sales of candy and nuts started today. While I took my third son to Waffle House I asked my husband (the best salesman I know) to give her some pointers. When I came home the two of them acted out what they'd learned. Elaina knocked on the door, daddy answered. Elaina said, "I'm a Daisy. You want any of this stuff?"

Later in the day when her Grandpa asked if her prices were good, she said, "Yep. We have a hundred dollars."

Isn't my Daisy priceless?

-- Post From My iPhone

Someday I'll...

 

How have you completed this sentence, "Someday I'll..." Have you said you'd run a marathon, learn to dance, or write a novel?

I've often said that I would like to write a novel someday. I enjoyed fiction writing until I went to college and no longer had time for it. Then my passion became writing a nonfiction book. I completed that goal in the scope of one summer. That's why I know that the rationale behind National Novel Writing Month works. The idea is simple. Rather than wait until the conditions are just right and you feel you can do your "best work," you commit to writing 50,000 words in the month of November.You don't edit what you write. You don't even have to plan it! Instead, you just start writing an average of 1667 words a day and at the end of the month, you "win." You guessed it. You won't be pumping out stellar prose every day. But you're writing! And that's more than half the battle.

If you've ever wanted to write a novel, why don't you join me? I would love to have others to compare word counts with. But if you have another someday goal, why don't you plan to do it in November? It's unlikely that you'll have more time some day in the future than you have now. And even if you do, it's unlikely to make you more productive. How many times have you heard of someone who waited to do something that they then weren't able to do? The man who planned to travel when he retired, who didn't live long enough to do it? My friends who are retired are some of the busiest people I know!

What are you waiting for? Sign up for the class, draw up a business plan, volunteer, make the reservations, or go to National Novel Writing Month right now. There's very little risk you'll be sorry you did, but chances are very good you'll end up being sorry you didn't.

Wednesday's Wonderful List

Wednesday was certainly a day to give glory to our Wonderful Counselor. Here's what was wonderful about my Wednesday:

Time to discuss the things of God with my wonderful husband

Time with friends at P.E.

Time at the park with a dear friend to talk about our faith

A nap!

Getting my hair cut and time to encourage my hairdresser who will have surgery for cancer on Tuesday. Add her supernatural peace to your prayers, please!

Got dinner made and everyone fed before 6.

A time to talk about God's incredible creation during my son's confirmation class. I am so thankful that my child and I know the truth and I pray that others will, too.

Listening to our audio book together as a family.

Ending the day reading my book on prayer. I have offered my body to Christ as a living sacrifice. I am so relieved to know that I don't have to worry about my body anymore because it belongs to God.

Tuesday's Terrific List

It really has been a terrific Tuesday. Here's what made my day:

Got loads of laundry done

New approach of cleaning 10 minutes per floor as a family is working like a charm (after we prayed about it)

Got to eat Oreos and milk for the first time in decades

Got to see my friend Shannon in good spirits after sleeping well. Thank you, Lord!

Had an incredible school day. I taught as long as a public school teacher! I was in awe that the kids worked hard all day--even after lunch--without being told

Spent lots of time training Daisy today. She's responding to the stay command well so far!

I got a lot of important details taken care of

Had a nice dinner and enjoyed watching Biggest Loser with Grandpa

Loved seeing the kids reading before bed. It helps that Dad has promised the reluctant readers a chocolate shake! The oldest complained he never gets one (he is an avid reader) - LOL 

Have a terrific day tomorrow! Wednesdays are days that I devote specifically to prayer. If I can pray for you, please comment or email and let me know how I can pray.

Mountain Moving Monday

Mondays can be hard so I am designating them as days to move the obstacles in my way by faith. I may have moved only a little mountain of laundry today but I moved a big mountain of fear. I was able to enjoy playing tennis with no anxiety.

One mountain in my life is consistency in schooling. Today was very rewarding that way. The kids loved their lessons and I did too. I enjoyed playing personal trainer to them as well.

My new approach to some mountains is to see them as from the Lord. No writers group tonight meant I had time to enjoy my family and move a mountain of unused toys out of my basement.

Of course mountain movers need their sleep so that's what I aim to get. Have a mountain moving day!

-- Post From My iPhone

Sacred Sunday List

For me, Sundays are about what is sacred. Beginning the day by praying about the upcoming church service was rewarding. So often I have had expectations about what the service should be like and what I should get out of it, but I haven’t prayed! Today’s service was exactly what I needed. I was conscious of trying to greet friends and to find out how they’re doing. I enjoyed a good laugh when my 3yo went nuts when an Elmo was prayed for. He kept repeating Elmo and said, “I like that!”

Cooking for my family was another sacred part of my day. I started off making dh (and myself) my favorite coffee drink and then made something new (cream cheese and raspberry tarts).  We had a delicious lunch of sprouted hot dog buns spread with pizza sauce, turkey pepperoni and mozzarella toasted in the oven. My dd and I grocery shopped today and I decided that next week I would like to get my shopping done on Saturday if possible to reserve Sundays for more relaxed activities. I made another apple pie this afternoon that I am convinced would have won the pie contest last week. LOL The kids thought so too!

I am so thankful to God on this sacred Sunday for the many blessings I have: a healthy family, a continuing restoration of my health, spiritual growth in me and my family, a loving church home, and God’s abundant provision. May all your Sundays be sacred, too.

Sweet Saturday List

Some of my best Saturday memories are of enjoying cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate with my dad at a restaurant. Because I’m able to enjoy eating restaurant food again, I decided to start our practice of having special time with one child on a Saturday. What a sweet way to start the day! My 7yo and I enjoyed a tasty breakfast at Waffle House. I blogged more about that experience on WonderWomen.

We enjoyed a sweet afternoon playing tennis and Frisbee golf at the park and a sweet evening of homemade fries and wings.

My older boys were sweet to help me clean out the back storage room after dinner and we enjoyed a sweet evening listening to our book on tape while I gave haircuts. The savings I have from doing our family’s haircuts (I taught myself using a book) are certainly sweet. Hope your day is sweet, too!

Fun Friday List

As long as I can remember, I have associated Fridays with fun. So much so that I've gotten depressed if I had nothing fun to do on a Friday! There was no risk of that today. Here's what was fun about today:

My dd had a fun gymnastics class. She looked so grown up to me today and she was so obedient. Now THAT'S fun!

We had an outrageously fun day at a fossil museum and hiking trail. I don't know if I have ever experienced more beautiful weather in my life. My friend was aghast to see me eating wheat crackers. I guess I forgot to tell her that I can now eat anything I want!

I had fun talking smack with my neighbor who won the pie baking contest. She insists that she didn't even know what kind of apples to use. She just got "lucky."

What's more fun than having your dh home after a week? Not much!

The fun continued as we watched the older boys play flag football and then went out for a delicious dinner.

We are ending the evening listening to one of our Audible books, Catching Fire.

Wishing you a very fun day, too!

Thankful Thursday List

I thought this picture from today was a good Thanksgiving-ish shot! My dd enjoyed playing in the costume closet with her good pal this afternoon.

Today I am thankful for a delicious new recipe from Nourishing Traditions: waffles made from fermented spelt flour. They have a very different but yummy tang to them. I'm thankful my kids ate them, but deeply grateful that I can!

I so very thankful that despite lots of good reasons to be angry today, I wasn't. In fact, I have so much peace and joy and energy today. Thank you, God!

I am thankful for our new Spanish curriculum (Visual Link Spanish) that my kids are absolutely crazy about. The kids' friend is joining us in using it and we are thankful for him, too.

I am thankful for my friend, Shannon, today. I have enjoyed spending more time with her this summer. Her fun-loving spirit is like a fresh breeze in my life. I pray that she will know the wonderful healing that I have been given.

I am thankful for my friend, Deb, too. I got to be in her Truth Project Bible study tonight and we got to do a little gabbing. I don't know why she never looks at me like I'm nuts, but she doesn't. Blessed travels, dear friend!

I am thankful for silliness. My dd was mad at me tonight, but mostly she was just tired. How thankful I am that I went to her, not with my usual irritation, but with goofy jokes.

Finally, I am so thankful for the relationship I have with God. He is truly a Father, Husband, and Friend to me. I am so glad to be able to just be me with Him.

Wishing you a day with much to be thankful for.

Wednesday's Wonderful List

Today's been an action-packed day. My dh reminded me to think of it as a fun-filled day. It certainly was!

I am so glad I remembered to bring everything I needed to all the activities I was doing today.

I am so thankful that God has taken my spirit of anger away so I can handle my tantrum-throwing 3yo with patience.

I am so glad I am using a wonderful curriculum from Veritas Press with my oldest son and his friends.

I am happy I got to visit with friends at P.E. today.

I enjoyed laughing so hard I was almost crying with the older boys.

I am so thankful to see my dd being helpful by playing with younger kids and even holding doors open!

I was delighted to see my dd enjoy her first day of being a Daisy Scout and meeting her new troop members.

I am so thankful to God that my dh shares my faith. I loved talking with him about it today.

I am glad I got to catch up with my online friend, Mell, last night and that I could take a short nap when I was tired today!

I am pleased that I got a good start on cleaning and decluttering the kids' bathroom tonight.

Hope your tomorrow is a wonderful one!