Monday, Monday

La la, la la la.  I don't know the rest of the song, but that part is in my head at the moment.

It has been a bit of an odd day here today. I had a good start but let the kids sleep in because of a late night the night before.  It was nice to have peace and quiet to myself for a bit.  We seemed to be at a snail's pace for the rest of the day, but oddly enough, it wasn't the usual harried snail's pace, which was a very good thing. Usually when we get a slow start, the day is full of "HURRY UP!" and frustration.  Somehow we avoided all of that stress and actually had a really good day.

 I recently read somewhere out there in blogger land about people putting on a mask and only writing about the good days.  Hmm, perhaps I have been guilty of that at times.  Guess I need to be honest and tell you that I have had many days in the past 2 years of real struggle, wanting to hang it up and run away.  That being said, I am so glad I am right where I am.  I'm still unsure of how things will turn out - there are so many unspoken variables - but I am certain that I am in the place that God wants me to be in right now.  Uncertain certainties or certain uncertainties...not sure which one makes better sense.

Beauty In My Day

What will I add to my day to give balance and beauty??

A trip to a good "picking" beach!

Not that we need any more beach stuff, but it is so bright and sunny that it would be a shame to stay inside and not go enjoy the shore.

Hmmmmm...

Today is full of wonder at what the week will bring.  TAPM is waiting to hear if his work contract will be extended or not.  I am split as to wanting to go or stay.  Cut me in half and I'll be fine!        :)

The kids and I have taken the day off to celebrate the Queen's birthday along with the rest of the country.  Not much pomp and circumstance here, but a day off, nonetheless.

Looking forward to what the future holds.  I'm glad I know Who is holding it for me!

Thinking on...

So much mulling around in my head lately.  I am learning quite a bit about life.  - Why, it seems, that I am just now finally getting my head around some of these topics, I do not know.  But you know what they say..."Better late than never!"  :)

Lesson # 1  As the mom goes, so goes the house.
Lesson # 2  As the mom and house go, so go the kids!
Lesson # 3  A clean kitchen sink helps the mom go better.
Lesson # 4  The mom also goes better with good sleep and plenty of water to drink.
Lesson # 5  Kids will avoid school work at all costs.  It is the mom's job to keep them on task.
Lesson # 6 Keeping the kids on task cannot be done while sitting at the compu

Not a very Museful Day

Today was spent nursing children who, when it was noticed that they were looking a bit more perky, decided to "act" a bit more sick to avoid having to do school work.  Granted, we did have a variety of ailments...so the day was not dull in the least bit.  Tiring?  Yes.  Dull?  No.

As I write, I wonder if I ever do this to God.  When a task is set before me, do I purposefully find a "reason" to do something else?  Ouch. 

Lord, please help me to be content in the work You set before me.  I confess that I am more often than not, going through my days to please myself instead of serving others and loving You.  Please help me to remember that every day on the job of life is an opportunity to grow more like Jesus.  And I can't grow if I don't focus on Him.

Monday, Monday...

Museful Mondays - celebrating creativity, curiosity and learning.

Hmmm.  Today started out pretty rough.  God had to get me out of bed with a false fire alarm at 8 am.  I have not been sleeping very well for many months and it has started to catch up with me.  It feels like there is nothing in the pot to draw from for creativity, curiosity or learning.  So...what to do???

Think on these things:

  The smooth, spiky texture of a Kiwiana.  Don't know how to eat it or what it even is really, but it looked interesting at the market.  Visually, it is a treat.  Not so much to the taste.

An eleven armed star fish.  How's this for asymmetrical??

A magical path.









Although this is a picture of Miss A, it is where I am right now today...

Lord, Here I am to worship with hands to the sky,

My day has been rough and I've had a good cry.

I know You are near me and have me in hand,

Please guide me along as I continue to stand.

Thank you for bringing Your Word to my mind

as I look for Your comfort, what treasure I find!

An Impromptu Thought

Last Friday as the kids and I were leaving Climbing Club we passed what looked like a large magnetic white cube covered with hundreds of little magnetic words.  Wellington is celebrating writers and readers this month, so we took a moment to participate.  Of course I had to give myself a little challenge, so I picked up a bunch of words that were face down on the ground and made my sentence.  The first word I picked up was "vision".  How appropriate for this year.  I suddenly felt inspired and full of strength.  One little word.  Six black letters on a little white tile with a magnet on the back.  One little word that can reach so very far!

"The wind is like a gift that visioned her life with joy."

Celebrating Creativity, Curiosity and Learning

First a poem, written January 2, 2010 - as a personal challenge to see if I could write a poem in the time it took for the bus to get to our stop.

We wait for the bus

To come and get us

To take us to places that we need to go.

We get on the bus

To find us a seat

To give us a rest and get off of our feet.

We ride on the bus

And perhaps make a friend

We chat, say "good bye" and hope to see them again.

We get off the bus

After thanking the driver

To head to the places that we need to go.

If not for the bus

Oh where would be us?

In need of a ride, with a stitch in our side.

OH! JOY! HERE COMES THE BUS!

2010

2010 - My Year of Focus!

Simplistic Sundays - getting back to basics, balance, faith and fulfillment.
Muse Full Mondays - celebrating creativity, curiosity and learning.
Tenacious Tuesdays - are exciting and full of hope!
Worthy Wednesdays - anti procrastination day.
Thankful Thursdays - with an attitude of gratitude.
Focused Fridays - addressing goals and organization.
Self Talk Saturdays - am I speaking and believing truth?