It has been such a great day so far today! Woke up early to read {so did baby girl} and had a great time at the kitchen table, bible open, coffee hot, reading... while the 1 year old babbled at me. It worked. Special moments. I'm not normally fond of having my "quiet" time WITH someone - but, there is something to be said for letting your children watch you study God's word, I think. I'm praying that come to know Jesus for themselves someday soon!
Anyway, the rest of the morning has gone wonderfully smooth. The girls and I made a trip to Target to grab some necessities and now we are getting ready for lunch. I let the girls each choose a small toy while at Target {that almost NEVER happens}, so they are playing quietly and thinking I'm the BEST mom in the world :) I'll let them think that...
Happy Monday.
The Weather:::
Today is in the 40's and I heard tomorrow may be in the 50's! Then, back to 16 later this week :) Oh, Iowa.
Today is in the 40's and I heard tomorrow may be in the 50's! Then, back to 16 later this week :) Oh, Iowa.
Right now I am:::
Just put baby girl down for afternoon nap. Watching the neighbors yard get dug up... strange, they def don't look like a professional company.
Just put baby girl down for afternoon nap. Watching the neighbors yard get dug up... strange, they def don't look like a professional company.
Thinking:::
I kinda want another cup of coffee...
and, I need to get started on laundry.
And, loving Matt Maher on Spotify.
I kinda want another cup of coffee...
and, I need to get started on laundry.
And, loving Matt Maher on Spotify.
On my reading pile:::
Streams in the Desert
The Meaning of Marriage {Still...it has been MONTHS}
The Hole in our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung
Streams in the Desert
The Meaning of Marriage {Still...it has been MONTHS}
The Hole in our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung
On my TV:::
Big girl is watching Diego, which, she says she doesn't like any other time except when I say "nap time". Now, all of the sudden it has a new appeal. Interesting.
Also - HOLY CRYING FITS - Downton season 3 literally had me in tears last night :( Was NOT expecting that. Well, kinda was. But still!
Big girl is watching Diego, which, she says she doesn't like any other time except when I say "nap time". Now, all of the sudden it has a new appeal. Interesting.
Also - HOLY CRYING FITS - Downton season 3 literally had me in tears last night :( Was NOT expecting that. Well, kinda was. But still!
Favorite Blog post this week:::
Haven't done much blog scanning yet this week... but, Ann Voskamp is always a safe bet on something great!
Haven't done much blog scanning yet this week... but, Ann Voskamp is always a safe bet on something great!
Something fun to share:::
Just really LOVING Spotify. If you haven't joined up - do it. Google spotify and see what comes up. FREE music - almost every album you can imagine. I love making new playlists. Which...leads me to my second FUN thing to share -
I'm making a play list for Valentines day. Songs I'll just have playing the next few weeks to help hubs and I remember :) Lots of Steven Curtis Chapman, etc. :)
Just really LOVING Spotify. If you haven't joined up - do it. Google spotify and see what comes up. FREE music - almost every album you can imagine. I love making new playlists. Which...leads me to my second FUN thing to share -
I'm making a play list for Valentines day. Songs I'll just have playing the next few weeks to help hubs and I remember :) Lots of Steven Curtis Chapman, etc. :)
On the menu this week::::
Tonight we're having zesty potato soup. And, I haven't gone grocery shopping beyond that. Maybe more survivor week based on what we already have? We did SO well with that last week!
Tonight we're having zesty potato soup. And, I haven't gone grocery shopping beyond that. Maybe more survivor week based on what we already have? We did SO well with that last week!
On my to do list:::
Laundry
Dust
Vacuum
Laundry
Dust
Vacuum
What am I creating::::
I was given two wonderful bookcases this week - and, I'm in the process of deciding what to do with them. Thinking of painting one for the upstairs hallway. :) Endless options.
I was given two wonderful bookcases this week - and, I'm in the process of deciding what to do with them. Thinking of painting one for the upstairs hallway. :) Endless options.
Homemaking tips:::
Yikes. When it comes to shopping... check the end caps and sales aisles FIRST. I found loads of organic apple juice, coffee, canned tomato sauce, etc there today - most were below 50% off!
Yikes. When it comes to shopping... check the end caps and sales aisles FIRST. I found loads of organic apple juice, coffee, canned tomato sauce, etc there today - most were below 50% off!
Looking around the house:::
Room is clean. Bed made. Score!
Room is clean. Bed made. Score!
From the camera:::
We had our incorporation service last night for our church's 3rd church plant! Awesome to see the Lord work in and through our communities! Highpointe church - we LOVE you!
We had our incorporation service last night for our church's 3rd church plant! Awesome to see the Lord work in and through our communities! Highpointe church - we LOVE you!
On my prayer list:::
Teens. :)
Prego friends :)
Thinking of future plans for my own family...
Bible verses, Devos::::
Greatly encouraged by 2 Cor. today - reminded that many have gone before in life and ministry... and they faced similar challenges. Same God. Same Power!
2 comments:
If you think Iowa's weather is crazy, come to Kentucky. We are supposed to have 70 degree temps today, possible severe storms & tornadoes tomorrow and then snow on Thursday!! Isn't no wonder everyone is sick.
I can't wait to see what you do with those bookcases my friend :)
Sounds like our weather, it's all over the place. lol
I laughed at the Diego thing lol It reminds me of my kids when they don't play or touch a certain item for months on end until I want to get rid of it, then suddenly "it's my favorite". Ugh!
Hope you have a great week :)
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