Dear Friends,
You’ve made my step a little lighter today, my smile a little wider. Thank you. To those who commented and emailed – your words were received like warm hugs. Isn’t it good – that we can be somehow “together” though so much of our days must be spent fulfilling the roles and responsibilities we’ve been assigned.
And now I hope you haven’t come looking for something deep to ponder. My heart has been full and content today – satisfied with simple things. Here’s what I did (and didn’t) do today.
I did…
think about going to the Y
drink in some of the Word while the kiddos were still in their beds
help Simon complete his morning schoolwork in about 25 minutes
check my email (a lot – why do I do this so much?)
coach Maggie through the ins and outs of writing a paragraph that compares and contrasts
accompany Justin to the bathroom (a lot – he’s getting better though)
pour a pitcher full of warm water on my pansies and cabbage plant out front – they were looking a little frightened by the cold nights – maybe a warm drink will help?? Please…just a little more Fall…
take a picture of the boys’ boots – these have been very helpful lately – easy on and easy off
read aloud – including Bible, Snakes Salamanders and Lizards, Brave Irene, American Indian Prayer Guide, and a missionary biography about Nate Saint
take one kiddo to Art class and another to Ballet
put some leaves on the wall
Talk to Simon on the walkie talkie from inside the house while he was looking for birds and snakes and salamanders and lizards out in the yard
I didn’t
get up when my alarm went off – three snoozes
do any laundry
make Maggie do her multiplication flashcards – plenty of cold winter days for that
eat all the chocolate chips in the house (just some of them)
make dinner – yeah for leftovers
This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it…
Jeremy and I check our email a lot too. What is it we are looking for? Sometimes I’m waiting for a response from a teacher or friend, but other times (like a Saturday night…really, who’s on their email then?) I just check. To me, it’s like getting the snail mail. I can’t wait to get the mail everyday. You just never know. I guess it’s the unexpected surprise that we loved as children (on Christmas morning) and it’s the curiosity that gets us? I don’t know, but it makes me laugh at myself sometimes. Oh well.
i love those lists, Jen!
Cute leaf pictures! You knew I’d be jealous!!!
How come your “didn’t do” list seems so positive to me when I read it… and I always see my “didn’t do” list as one big negavite in my day. HHHmmm… Maybe I need to rearrange my brain and be more OK with the “did not’s” in my life. They are OK… There will always be laundry and dinner to make… but is there always a sweet little boy outside wanting to talk to his mama about his adventrue? Sometimes it’s easier to see in someone else’s life.
I agree with Tiff too… E-mail can be one of the thorns in my flesh! *sigh!*
I am so glad you are “back on line!” I knew my living room was missing something, and after reading this post, promptly framed a leaf. Perfect! Just what it needed… thanks for the inspiration.
hope to see you again soon,
Kirstin
Fun lists! For me it is such a battle to consistently keep the important things on my “did do” list.
Everyday my “did do” list does include- checked my email various times!!! When I am at home with the girls, it feels like one of my connections to the “outside” world. =-)
Maggies taking ballet? How fun. Sadye just started and is lovin it! Thanks for investing in your kiddos like you do!