And now it's time for Happy Homemaker Monday. I do enjoy doing this so much! I'm joining the creator Sandra at Diary of A Stay At Home Mom. Go check hers out and the others that participate. It's so much fun. Thanks for the opportunity, Sandra. I'll be typing this up while getting lots of other things done too.
HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY - 11/4/2013
As I look outside my window:
The sun is shining bright. However the weather is cold. Too cold! I don't like the cold. According to my thermostat it is currently 34 degrees outside. We were bundled up in winter coats this morning at the bus stop. Also, the leaves on the trees have changed colors and most have fallen to the ground. I love all the red, orange and yellow leaves. Fall is full of beauty, isn't it? I could live without the bitter cold though.
Right now I am:
Doing a lot of things and taking breaks here and there to write this up. The little one is eating lunch and when she finishes I'm going to lay her down for a nap. I'm also working on laundry, dishes and lots of other housework. My son's friend is coming over after school to play video games so I'm trying to get everything done beforehand. Although, his friend's little sister will be here too so I guess there is no point in cleaning up the toys since they'll be playing with them anyway. At some point I need to get some exercising done. According to my 30 Day Challenge (see previous post) I have a rest day, but that doesn't mean I'm going to rest.
Thinking and pondering:
About my kids. I love those two so much but I will admittedly say they can drive me crazy. Yesterday was filled with stress since my oldest was acting obnoxious and wild and my little one was just plain grumpy. It was a lot to deal with and I get so easily angered about it. I can only handle so much and I don't know why my son gets so crazy at times. He gets so wild at times and I can't calm him down. It's embarrassing when he acts this way around family. They look at me as if I can't handle being a mother. My son is almost six and of course has lots of energy but I need to find different ways for him to burn off that energy. In the last few days I haven't even let him touch his Halloween candy. He doesn't need the added sugar.
Parenting is hard work and I just worry that I will fail.
On my bedside table:
Pursuit of Peace by Joyce Meyer
Bible
On my TV:
Super Why on PBS is just ending. All morning it has been all kid shows and now that the little one has gone down for a nap I think I'll just keep the television off while I get stuff done. After a busy and chaotic weekend I'd like some peace and quiet for awhile.
Playing on the radio:
Disney Princess music. Yes, you heard that right. It's not on the radio but on the computer. I've been downloading (don't worry - it's being done legally) some Disney Princess music so I can burn a CD for my daughter and our little friend who also loves the songs. I'm sure they will both enjoy it since they both love Disney Princesses. Oh and I will admit that I love it too!
On the menu:
Chicken (as requested by my little girl) and maybe a side of mashed potatoes and another veggie.
On my to do list:
Housework
Clean fridge
Vote tomorrow (even the non-presidential elections are just as important)
Hair cut for little one
Buy needed craft supplies
Attend a wine tasting event on Friday with a friend
What I'm sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:
Still working on updating both baby books. Just need to add a few pictures to Matthew's and his will be complete.
Also, when I can grab a few extra bucks I'd like to go to the craft store and make something for Brianna's room. A wooden B with small wooden letters that will spell her name, paint the big B white and the small letters pink and then glue the smaller letters onto the side of the B. I've seen it online and thought it's a cute idea. She needs more stuff for her walls.
My simple pleasure:
At night when the kids are in bed I love curling up on the couch with my husband. We'll watch some television and snuggle together. After a day of chaos with the kids (which I do mostly enjoy) that moment of peace and quiet is so needed. Even though we're a family and have kids to care for it's still so important for a married couple to take time out as often as they can for each other and I make sure the two of us have that time every night.
Lesson learned the past week:
To handle everything with a positive attitude. This is a tough one for me. I always catch myself complaining about things and have trouble seeing the good in any situation. Complaining and negative thinking doesn't accomplish anything.
Looking around the house:
Do I have to say it? Toys! Everywhere!
From the camera:
Trunk or Treat in the Park last Friday
On my prayer list:
-The government - local, state and federal. I don't like to get into politics on here but this country is in a huge mess and can use so much prayer. The state of our country leaves me to feel nothing but fear for the future of my children and all they could be faced with.
-My children and make sure they continue to grow into healthy and happy individuals. That I'm able to see that all their needs are met.
-My children and make sure they continue to grow into healthy and happy individuals. That I'm able to see that all their needs are met.
- My faith. It's not as strong as it should be.
Bible verse/Devotional:
"Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." -- Hebrews 11:1
This is really good. Thank you for sharing this!
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