Hallee the Homemaker linked an article on Christmas that got me to thinking. I don't want to tell anyone whether they should or shouldn't celebrate Christmas, nor do I wish to tell anyone how it must be done. I simply wish to share some of my thoughts on the matter.
Long before Thanksgiving I began seeing on facebook diatribes on Christ in Christmas --from both sides. Non Christians (and even some Christians) asserting that Christmas is a pagan holiday, those of faith insisting that Christmas must have Jesus as the centerpiece. Some that I've begun deleting as soon as I see them start out with, I don't care if this offends anyone. That's great, if that is how you feel about it. Personally I think the politically correct business needs to stop. On both sides. If someone says Merry Christmas to me, I say it back. If someone says Happy Holidays, I return Merry Christmas to them, also with a smile. If I know the person celebrates Hannukah or Kwanzaa I extend greetings to them for their holiday. And yes, sometimes I do say happy holidays because there is more than one being celebrated during this time of year.
As a Christian, I do celebrate Christmas, but although I enjoy the Christmas carols speaking of Jesus birth, I don't celebrate it as a religious holiday. Nor do I think we should spend every penny we have plus burn plastic to make everyone's wishes come true. It is great to want to spoil the children (and adults, lets be honest here) a little. Mom's had her eye on a Kindle Fire, Dad wants a new set of golf clubs, Suzy wants an electric guitar and a doll and five hundred other things that catch her eye. One popular store sent out a catalog of nothing but toys all with little boxes beside each one. Hand the booklet to your child and let them check off all the toys they want. Easy shopping! I can imagine that most kids would have marked off most of the items in the thing. Or, as I like to tease my husband with a catalog of rubber stamps and papers and the like, hand it back with the answer Yes please. One of each, thanks.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with one or two gifts per person. Take some time, realize what you can realistically afford to spend, and figure out what the person really wants. If you can't afford to spend money, either go in with one or more loved ones to buy just one special gift, or make something. As much as I like gadgets and pretty things, I adore items that took more time than money. Can't sew or craft but everyone loves your desserts? Bake one up and maybe tuck in a coupon for a free cooking lesson or two from you.
To get back to the main subject of this piece ( i do tend to get sidetracked on certain things, sorry) I've been thinking that sometimes we tend to get so focused on keeping Christ in Christmas, that he may lie dormant in our hearts until the obligatory time to think of his death and resurrection --Easter. Also a holiday with pagan roots. Although we pretty it up as well with chocolate crosses and religious stickers for the eggs, what do bunnies and eggs have to do with Christianity? Again, nothing wrong with the Easter Bunny as long as we aren't worshiping him. But....But. Shouldn't we be reflecting on Jesus and why he came here on earth more than just twice a year?
The bible tells us we should be commemorating his death, burial and resurrection each first day of the week (Sunday.) There are more than one Sunday each year, usually 52. Scholars tell us that Jesus was most likely born in the spring or the fall. I have no idea because I haven't studied it enough. I'm content with the knowledge that the bible does not tell us the date, and since the date for many other things are mentioned, there must be a purpose for the omission. We can reflect on his birth at any time of the year, certainly at this time, but any other time as well. While we think of his birth, let's remember why he was born. He didn't stay a baby. He grew up to teach, and to heal, and ultimately, to give his life in exchange for ours if we will only accept that gift by hearing, believing, repenting, confession, being baptized, and living the life.
This year, my family will be at worship service on Christmas, barring any reason such as illness. We wont be there because it is Christmas but simply because it is the first day of the week. We will be with the church (the people) to worship, to partake of the memorial feast (the bread and the fruit of the vine) and to fellowship with other Christians for a bit. To gain spiritual strength for the week. Then we will go home and enjoy time with family, and friends too hopefully.The more the merrier. Bottom line? Keep Christ in every day.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Saturday Morning Ramblings
Good morning! It is a downright cold (!!) 47 degrees here in my little spot in Georgia. As much as I want to burrow under the covers all day with a good book or a movie or three. there is much to do. I need to clean my kitchen (never ending job), bring some semblance of order to my living room, and start organizing my craft supplies. I left out a Studio G stamp for a few days too long and my dear J decided the rubber die no longer needed to be attached to the wood. I found the wood base outside, underneath a window. The rubber die has yet to be found. Studio G's are very inexpensive; this one was less than a dollar at Wal mart, but still, not very happy to have to replace it.
I love crafting, almost as much as i love reading and writing. I've tried different craft projects since I was a kid, and when I married my husband, my mother in law, who was a voracious crafter at one point, tried teaching me some needlepoint stitches and I learned how to make fabric yo yos
for a project I wanted to do. I never did finish that yet, and want to get back to it now that J is older. Unfortunately I haven't even done much stamping and card making, which are some of my favorite things to do. Since I like making cards and I'd rather make than buy Christmas cards, it's past time I get my supplies ready and get back to work. Maybe I can get J to make a card or two with me.
I've gotten so used to mild falls and winters here in the south, and gotten stuck with a painful electric bill or two during the summer months, that I've had my head stuck in the fall leaves about preparing for cooler weather. When an overgrown three year old and several cats huddle up on your bed at three in the morning, you know it's time to give in. This old house would keep a handful of handy men busy for awhile with the projects needed to be done, but we have J's window covered with plastic once again, and this morning I finally relented and turned on the heater. It's supposed to warm up a little this week, for which I am very grateful. I hope that doesn't change.
As for this blog, I still need to do this morning's Cup of Tea post and I've been percolating a post on a subject that's been on my mind for awhile. Hopefully soon I will be able to get it written down, and make sense of the jumble of questions and comments and bible verses in my head. I also have a book review coming up on Monday. I was given the opportunity to read a fiction book in return for my thoughts on it.
As far as personal organization goes that is a stop and go thing for me. Sundays are especially hard because I'm not as watchful of the time as I should be, and sometimes it's not J's lack of cooperation that makes us late to church. That has to end, so I'm going to start doing at least the Morning Cup of Tea posts a few days in advance. They will show up one a day as they should, and I will still be doing my bible reading, but illness or doctor appointments or whatever that comes up shouldn't keep them from showing up on time. Others may follow as I find my way and decide just how I want this blog to really run, but some posts will always be off the cuff, especially the ones dealing with autism. And possibly organization. Those are two ongoing and sometimes intertwining subjects here in my life at home.
We are creeping ever closer to Thanksgiving. As a Christian I feel I should be thankful all the time, and not just for the good things. The bible says to be thankful for all things -- Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, English Standard Version. I was reminded of this yesterday from the sign outside a local church building. I was in a really dark mood concerning finances and the upcoming holidays and all I could see was the negative. We drove past the building, and there was the sign: the exact same thing my husband had been trying to get me to understand. I was not in a rather receptive mood, I'm sorry to say, for either instance. But it stayed in my mind, and I prayed, and groused, and grudgingly gave thanks for the learning situation and the blessings we have. Blessings that sometimes go unappreciated unless they aren't there.
If you ever read my posts here or on facebook and think I have it all together or I'm holier than thou, I'm far from the person God wants me to be. I'm taking it one step at a time, one verse at a time, trying to get it right. If I sound prideful or judgemental or holier than thou, please forgive me. I love people but I don't love sin. I get a little preachy on some subjects but only because people, especially children, are very dear to my heart. If you read this, and know that there is an area I need to work on, especially in my Christian walk, feel free to contact me. I'd love to hear from any of my readers, really, on any subject, whether you think I'm doing okay or you think something isn't right.
What are you doing today? Are you cuddling in front of a fire? Doing some pre holiday shopping to beat the rush? Trying to figure out a turkey recipe for Thanksgiving? Whatever you are doing today, I hope it is a wonderful day for you.
I love crafting, almost as much as i love reading and writing. I've tried different craft projects since I was a kid, and when I married my husband, my mother in law, who was a voracious crafter at one point, tried teaching me some needlepoint stitches and I learned how to make fabric yo yos
for a project I wanted to do. I never did finish that yet, and want to get back to it now that J is older. Unfortunately I haven't even done much stamping and card making, which are some of my favorite things to do. Since I like making cards and I'd rather make than buy Christmas cards, it's past time I get my supplies ready and get back to work. Maybe I can get J to make a card or two with me.
I've gotten so used to mild falls and winters here in the south, and gotten stuck with a painful electric bill or two during the summer months, that I've had my head stuck in the fall leaves about preparing for cooler weather. When an overgrown three year old and several cats huddle up on your bed at three in the morning, you know it's time to give in. This old house would keep a handful of handy men busy for awhile with the projects needed to be done, but we have J's window covered with plastic once again, and this morning I finally relented and turned on the heater. It's supposed to warm up a little this week, for which I am very grateful. I hope that doesn't change.
As for this blog, I still need to do this morning's Cup of Tea post and I've been percolating a post on a subject that's been on my mind for awhile. Hopefully soon I will be able to get it written down, and make sense of the jumble of questions and comments and bible verses in my head. I also have a book review coming up on Monday. I was given the opportunity to read a fiction book in return for my thoughts on it.
As far as personal organization goes that is a stop and go thing for me. Sundays are especially hard because I'm not as watchful of the time as I should be, and sometimes it's not J's lack of cooperation that makes us late to church. That has to end, so I'm going to start doing at least the Morning Cup of Tea posts a few days in advance. They will show up one a day as they should, and I will still be doing my bible reading, but illness or doctor appointments or whatever that comes up shouldn't keep them from showing up on time. Others may follow as I find my way and decide just how I want this blog to really run, but some posts will always be off the cuff, especially the ones dealing with autism. And possibly organization. Those are two ongoing and sometimes intertwining subjects here in my life at home.
We are creeping ever closer to Thanksgiving. As a Christian I feel I should be thankful all the time, and not just for the good things. The bible says to be thankful for all things -- Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18, English Standard Version. I was reminded of this yesterday from the sign outside a local church building. I was in a really dark mood concerning finances and the upcoming holidays and all I could see was the negative. We drove past the building, and there was the sign: the exact same thing my husband had been trying to get me to understand. I was not in a rather receptive mood, I'm sorry to say, for either instance. But it stayed in my mind, and I prayed, and groused, and grudgingly gave thanks for the learning situation and the blessings we have. Blessings that sometimes go unappreciated unless they aren't there.
If you ever read my posts here or on facebook and think I have it all together or I'm holier than thou, I'm far from the person God wants me to be. I'm taking it one step at a time, one verse at a time, trying to get it right. If I sound prideful or judgemental or holier than thou, please forgive me. I love people but I don't love sin. I get a little preachy on some subjects but only because people, especially children, are very dear to my heart. If you read this, and know that there is an area I need to work on, especially in my Christian walk, feel free to contact me. I'd love to hear from any of my readers, really, on any subject, whether you think I'm doing okay or you think something isn't right.
What are you doing today? Are you cuddling in front of a fire? Doing some pre holiday shopping to beat the rush? Trying to figure out a turkey recipe for Thanksgiving? Whatever you are doing today, I hope it is a wonderful day for you.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Monday Morning Report
Beautiful morning out here in my neck of the woods, not too chilly at all. In fact, outside it already feels really nice. I've already been outside to drop off my netflix dvds in the mail --got some great ideas from Martha Stewart's Classic Thanksgiving. While I was outside a man stopped by, seeing my trail of kitties following me. His wife had been down in the dumps lately because her kitten died, so one of my younger ones got adopted. I'll miss the little guy, but I'm so thankful he's found a new home. Still looking for homes for one more kitten and a few adults.
Speaking of being thankful, if you are on Face book, you may have noticed some of your friends posting each day in November what they are thankful for. You may be doing that yourself. I am, and while there is so much that I am thankful for each and every day, I think it helps to write things down, and it starts the day on a positive note.
The hubs is continuing to look around locally for a job. He has a job already, and we are thankful he has it, but right now we live 52 miles away from his work so financially we really need to either find a job closer to home or else find a home closer to work. We are trusting God that something will become available one way or the other. Truthfully, I like the area we live at now, and I love the congregation we are a part of. However, our plans are not always God's plans so we shall see what happens.
I've got my list of chores I need to do for the day -cleaning the kitchen and laundry being at the top of the list. I think those are never ending things though. I also have to look for some paperwork that was mislaid. That should be fun.
Sometime this afternoon I will be going to my mother's house to talk a little about Thanksgiving and see what needs to be done. I know she's already bought some things, and we need to decide who is going to cook what. I think she's planning on making a pie or two, and maybe handle some of the veggies. I'll take care of the turkey and hubby will make his dressing. Yummy! I'm hoping to make a cheesecake as well. Oh, how I love all the foods for Thanksgiving! I love having the family together even more than the food, though. My dream is to one day have a home big enough so that the entire family can be together for the day.
Well, I'd better get to moving if I'm going to get anything accomplished today. How is your day shaping up? Are you preparing for the holidays?
Speaking of being thankful, if you are on Face book, you may have noticed some of your friends posting each day in November what they are thankful for. You may be doing that yourself. I am, and while there is so much that I am thankful for each and every day, I think it helps to write things down, and it starts the day on a positive note.
The hubs is continuing to look around locally for a job. He has a job already, and we are thankful he has it, but right now we live 52 miles away from his work so financially we really need to either find a job closer to home or else find a home closer to work. We are trusting God that something will become available one way or the other. Truthfully, I like the area we live at now, and I love the congregation we are a part of. However, our plans are not always God's plans so we shall see what happens.
I've got my list of chores I need to do for the day -cleaning the kitchen and laundry being at the top of the list. I think those are never ending things though. I also have to look for some paperwork that was mislaid. That should be fun.
Sometime this afternoon I will be going to my mother's house to talk a little about Thanksgiving and see what needs to be done. I know she's already bought some things, and we need to decide who is going to cook what. I think she's planning on making a pie or two, and maybe handle some of the veggies. I'll take care of the turkey and hubby will make his dressing. Yummy! I'm hoping to make a cheesecake as well. Oh, how I love all the foods for Thanksgiving! I love having the family together even more than the food, though. My dream is to one day have a home big enough so that the entire family can be together for the day.
Well, I'd better get to moving if I'm going to get anything accomplished today. How is your day shaping up? Are you preparing for the holidays?
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Organization Reminder and Holiday Help
We bought dish soap yesterday because we were totally out. Great idea. The number one rule around here is Put it away now before J decides to put it away for you. Guess what didn't happen yesterday? That's right, the Joy dish soap is now missing. This could be a fun afternoon. Pardon me for saying this, but... O joy. Ahem.
In brighter news, if you have realized that there are less than two months till Christmas and you have hit the panic button, Life As Mom has help for you. She has a free download, Thinking About a Simpler Season . About the holidays, my husband says Simple is my last name. Not and So being the first and middle names to go along with that. Yeah. Isn't he sweet? I have the ebook already downloaded and I will be taking advantage of it to help tame the holiday madness.
What do these two subjects have to do with one another? Not a thing. One I just needed to vent about before going on the search for my dish soap and the other I simply had to share because I love letting others know about someone's great idea.
In brighter news, if you have realized that there are less than two months till Christmas and you have hit the panic button, Life As Mom has help for you. She has a free download, Thinking About a Simpler Season . About the holidays, my husband says Simple is my last name. Not and So being the first and middle names to go along with that. Yeah. Isn't he sweet? I have the ebook already downloaded and I will be taking advantage of it to help tame the holiday madness.
What do these two subjects have to do with one another? Not a thing. One I just needed to vent about before going on the search for my dish soap and the other I simply had to share because I love letting others know about someone's great idea.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday Morning Report
Good morning! I think I should rename the post Monday Morning Mayhem, hee hee! Lots going on today. First, if you read my Morning Cup of Tea posts, let me apologize. Today's post will be late because I left my bible in the car last night. Hubby took it to work with him.
Today is Halloween. Some places have done their trick or treating this past weekend but there may be some little ghosts and goblins and whatever else is popular out tonight so be careful as you drive.
I woke up late this morning;just did not want to leave my warm bed. But my doctor called and gave me some good news: my hemoglobin is up to 10.4! That's a lot better than it was a few weeks ago when he was seriously wanting to do a blood transfusion, but still not normal. I'm happy it's going in the right direction, however. Having no energy and being threatened with a hospital stay is not my idea of fun. I will continue eating good food and taking my iron and multivitamin as my doc suggests.
As for the getting organized and getting ready for the holidays go, it's a slow but sure process on both. I was able to write out a menu for the week, although Saturday's lunch and dinner is still up in the air. When you aren't used to coming up with meal plans, it can be hard!
Today's Menu:
Breakfast - grits, fried egg and string cheese
Lunch --meat loaf, mashed potatoes and spinach
Dinner-- supposed to go to my mother's for chili.
For snacks I have yummy honeycrisp apples
For those like me, Flylady has Cruising Through the Holidays missions that should help us not get overwhelmed with all that needs to be done. She is already up to number 11 but don't let that overwhelm you. Start with where you are. I will be checking that today, as well as putting away some laundry and cleaning some shelves and cabinets in my kitchen.
I can hear you yawning so I'll let you know that we had a great time with friends from church on Saturday night. One family had an outdoors Halloween get together with hot dogs, hamburgers, and lots of goodies. The weather was cooler than we thought it would be, but it was still nice enough to be outside, especially with a little bonfire. Yesterday hubby was off all day so we were able to attend both services as well as the fifth Sunday fellowship meal. In lieu of a lesson last night we had our end of the month singing, and mostly older songs like Victory in Jesus were selected. I love those old songs, and they touch my heart each time I hear/sing them. We were also blessed to witness a baptism last night.That makes my heart very happy, to see another Christian sister among us.
I've talked your ear off enough for now, and housework beckons. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Today is Halloween. Some places have done their trick or treating this past weekend but there may be some little ghosts and goblins and whatever else is popular out tonight so be careful as you drive.
I woke up late this morning;just did not want to leave my warm bed. But my doctor called and gave me some good news: my hemoglobin is up to 10.4! That's a lot better than it was a few weeks ago when he was seriously wanting to do a blood transfusion, but still not normal. I'm happy it's going in the right direction, however. Having no energy and being threatened with a hospital stay is not my idea of fun. I will continue eating good food and taking my iron and multivitamin as my doc suggests.
As for the getting organized and getting ready for the holidays go, it's a slow but sure process on both. I was able to write out a menu for the week, although Saturday's lunch and dinner is still up in the air. When you aren't used to coming up with meal plans, it can be hard!
Today's Menu:
Breakfast - grits, fried egg and string cheese
Lunch --meat loaf, mashed potatoes and spinach
Dinner-- supposed to go to my mother's for chili.
For snacks I have yummy honeycrisp apples
For those like me, Flylady has Cruising Through the Holidays missions that should help us not get overwhelmed with all that needs to be done. She is already up to number 11 but don't let that overwhelm you. Start with where you are. I will be checking that today, as well as putting away some laundry and cleaning some shelves and cabinets in my kitchen.
I can hear you yawning so I'll let you know that we had a great time with friends from church on Saturday night. One family had an outdoors Halloween get together with hot dogs, hamburgers, and lots of goodies. The weather was cooler than we thought it would be, but it was still nice enough to be outside, especially with a little bonfire. Yesterday hubby was off all day so we were able to attend both services as well as the fifth Sunday fellowship meal. In lieu of a lesson last night we had our end of the month singing, and mostly older songs like Victory in Jesus were selected. I love those old songs, and they touch my heart each time I hear/sing them. We were also blessed to witness a baptism last night.That makes my heart very happy, to see another Christian sister among us.
I've talked your ear off enough for now, and housework beckons. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Get Ready... Get Set... Holidays!!
All this month I had great plans of getting the house in perfect order for the holidays coming quickly. Well, you what they say about making plans. Yep, I battled really low iron (still dealing with it but it's better I think) and I think in some respects the house looks even worse than it did when I began the month. So.... Thanksgiving is only a few short weeks away and I am no where close to ready.
So far I have a menu plan set up for Thanksgiving and a few small gifts bought. I have a huge list of things that still needs to be done:
Someone please tell me I'm not the only one in this predicament. I will be posting once or twice a week or so to let you know how it's going on the home front. For now I need to get moving. Laundry calls. Hope you're having a great day!
So far I have a menu plan set up for Thanksgiving and a few small gifts bought. I have a huge list of things that still needs to be done:
- clean and decorate the house
- figure out what Christmas cards I'm doing this year and start making them
- Get my Christmas card list ready to go
- clean out the fridge and freezer
- buy wrapping paper
- finalize the holiday gift budget and make or buy gifts Most are going to be home made.
- do the grocery shopping for Thanksgiving
- figure out if I'm going to spend the night before Thanksgiving at my mom's or just go there early with the bird all cooked and ready to go. (Eeks!)
Someone please tell me I'm not the only one in this predicament. I will be posting once or twice a week or so to let you know how it's going on the home front. For now I need to get moving. Laundry calls. Hope you're having a great day!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Monday Morning Report
Good morning! Its kind of gray outside, sort of a drizzly fall day. I'm still trying to wake up a bit. Sleep has been elusive the last few days, so I decided to try melatonin. I'm not sure I like this stuff, because I'm still dragging a bit, But the day must go on.
The husband is home today. <big smile>. He's home the next few days in fact, in preparation of the shift change. Ah yes, Wednesday night begins third shift. I don't mind that one so much because I'm headed to bed usually when he's headed out the door, and he comes home about the time I'm waking up. The hard part comes during the day when he's sleeping and J wants to be with his dad.
I need to be doing some house cleaning today, getting the house ready for the upcoming holidays. My brain is already on Christmas. While most of the country is centered on Halloween, I'm putting together lists for gifts I want to make or buy (in order to make the money stretch I have to start now, or even earlier), trying to decide what type of cards I'm going to make, and I drool over lots of recipes. For me, Christmas is a family holiday and this year I'm thrilled that my husband will be off that day--unless his schedule gets switched again. It's happened.
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, too. While we should be thankful for our blessings everyday, I'm happy there is a day set aside to enjoy the company of family and friends, and really contemplate what we've been blessed with. But how many of us do that anymore? There's parades, football all day, early bird sales going on, someone in the family gets into a snit because something went wrong or the day didn't happen as they planned... Aunt Edna's turkey a little dry? Big deal. Give Aunt Edna a break and you make the turkey. The game is the biggest of the season? Tape it. Go outside and play a game of football with the kids. They are only young once. Older kids didn't stay long? You were younger once yourself, with in laws and cranky toddlers, and things that couldn't wait. Relax a bit. Enjoy the company of those you're with. The sales will be there tomorrow. Make memories today.
Oh wow. It's not even the middle of October and I'm already making holiday speeches. Time to refocus on today. Speaking of today, it's the only one you have at the moment. Make it a great one.
The husband is home today. <big smile>. He's home the next few days in fact, in preparation of the shift change. Ah yes, Wednesday night begins third shift. I don't mind that one so much because I'm headed to bed usually when he's headed out the door, and he comes home about the time I'm waking up. The hard part comes during the day when he's sleeping and J wants to be with his dad.
I need to be doing some house cleaning today, getting the house ready for the upcoming holidays. My brain is already on Christmas. While most of the country is centered on Halloween, I'm putting together lists for gifts I want to make or buy (in order to make the money stretch I have to start now, or even earlier), trying to decide what type of cards I'm going to make, and I drool over lots of recipes. For me, Christmas is a family holiday and this year I'm thrilled that my husband will be off that day--unless his schedule gets switched again. It's happened.
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, too. While we should be thankful for our blessings everyday, I'm happy there is a day set aside to enjoy the company of family and friends, and really contemplate what we've been blessed with. But how many of us do that anymore? There's parades, football all day, early bird sales going on, someone in the family gets into a snit because something went wrong or the day didn't happen as they planned... Aunt Edna's turkey a little dry? Big deal. Give Aunt Edna a break and you make the turkey. The game is the biggest of the season? Tape it. Go outside and play a game of football with the kids. They are only young once. Older kids didn't stay long? You were younger once yourself, with in laws and cranky toddlers, and things that couldn't wait. Relax a bit. Enjoy the company of those you're with. The sales will be there tomorrow. Make memories today.
Oh wow. It's not even the middle of October and I'm already making holiday speeches. Time to refocus on today. Speaking of today, it's the only one you have at the moment. Make it a great one.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Quiet Saturday -- Home Journals, Easy Days, Giveaways, and Holidays
I hope you're enjoying your Labor Day weekend. It's a quiet day for us here. Jim is sleeping because of third shift, J is sitting cuddled up in his Archie Bunker chair all cozied up in a blanket. I have been --well, my usual slightly lazy, slightly nerdy self today.
I have picked up a little in the kitchen and living room, played on pogo a bit, and I've been working on my Household Journal. Just in case you don't know what a household journal is, I'll tell you. It's a binder system that you can buy or make and customize to your needs. I'm a bit of a scatterbrain and although in my head I can see a nice, tidy home...in real life, not so much. My brain is constantly jumping from one subject to the next, getting sidetracked by new thoughts, and just plain living life! So, my Journal, once I have it put together again, will hold a calendar, my family's schedules, medical information, contact information, financial, menu planning, and (thank you, Flylady) my daily routines and cleaning schedules.
I am the type who needs to know step by step what needs to be done, otherwise I get overwhelmed with where to start and I end up on pogo all day. Not a very good thing for anyone.
Also, my Journal will hold my Bible study pages and prayer lists. I find that if I write everything down, I work better.
Do you use a home journal or other helps? Are you one of the lucky ones who just seem to know automatically how to keep a neat and pretty home? I'd love to hear your tips and ideas.
I have a giveaway and product review coming up in the next week or so. If you like scrapbooking, card making, or other crafts you may be interested so stay tuned!
I know it's only September but Christmas is already on my mind! Thanksgiving I love, but I know fairly well what to cook for that day. Christmas however, needs a lot of planning, at least for me. I want to make gifts this year. One idea I had I'm not sure I'll be able to get done because of the timing, but it's on the list for another time. I'm really excited because I don't have to share Jim with work this year for Christmas --unless they change the schedule again. It's happened before but you learn to roll with the punches.
Well now there then (to quote a character from a favorite 80's tv show of mine), my young man is patiently letting me know its about lunch time. He thinks the arm of the Archie chair may be good to chew on, so yep, time to feed him. Have a wonderful day!
I have picked up a little in the kitchen and living room, played on pogo a bit, and I've been working on my Household Journal. Just in case you don't know what a household journal is, I'll tell you. It's a binder system that you can buy or make and customize to your needs. I'm a bit of a scatterbrain and although in my head I can see a nice, tidy home...in real life, not so much. My brain is constantly jumping from one subject to the next, getting sidetracked by new thoughts, and just plain living life! So, my Journal, once I have it put together again, will hold a calendar, my family's schedules, medical information, contact information, financial, menu planning, and (thank you, Flylady) my daily routines and cleaning schedules.
I am the type who needs to know step by step what needs to be done, otherwise I get overwhelmed with where to start and I end up on pogo all day. Not a very good thing for anyone.
Also, my Journal will hold my Bible study pages and prayer lists. I find that if I write everything down, I work better.
Do you use a home journal or other helps? Are you one of the lucky ones who just seem to know automatically how to keep a neat and pretty home? I'd love to hear your tips and ideas.
I have a giveaway and product review coming up in the next week or so. If you like scrapbooking, card making, or other crafts you may be interested so stay tuned!
I know it's only September but Christmas is already on my mind! Thanksgiving I love, but I know fairly well what to cook for that day. Christmas however, needs a lot of planning, at least for me. I want to make gifts this year. One idea I had I'm not sure I'll be able to get done because of the timing, but it's on the list for another time. I'm really excited because I don't have to share Jim with work this year for Christmas --unless they change the schedule again. It's happened before but you learn to roll with the punches.
Well now there then (to quote a character from a favorite 80's tv show of mine), my young man is patiently letting me know its about lunch time. He thinks the arm of the Archie chair may be good to chew on, so yep, time to feed him. Have a wonderful day!
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