MaryFredsays

7:31

When I was growing up, the youngest of seven children, we had a weekly meeting called family council.  The purpose of this meeting was to go over everyones schedule, discuss grievances, and talk about travel plans or family outings.

Needless to say I usually had not much to add and the meetings were very boring.  Well one monumental evening (because we still discuss it) I brought up the fact that I would like my bed time changed.  Currently it was 7:30.  So my parents threw in, how about 7:31.  Which I was delighted!  Woo hoo I got a new bedtime.

It was until I was in my later youth (age 9?) that I truly realized what I suckered myself into.  This is a family joke to this date.

Fast forward many many years.  My youngest E was talking about how tired she was.  So I non-chalantly suggested to her that she could go to bed at 7:31 that evening.  You would have thought I had given her the best gift ever!  She was so excited and continued to proclaim to her older brother and sister that she got to stay up until 7:31.

That my friends is what I call passing the torch.

Blame it on the snow....

Really?  Almost a month since my last post?  Yeah, I need to work on that.  Who said posting was easy?

Anyway, I blame it on the snow that continues to come and the snow days that keep the kids home from school.  Mostly because I feel like I have been percolating lots of thoughts but really not carrying through on any of them.

There have been some really rocking blog posts out there.  When I figure out how to link, I'll let you know :O)

I kind of feel like I am in an odd season of my life.  Very content to be home, take care of the kids, hubby, occasional housework and only get out when necessary.  But, I am feeling like I am getting molded,by the words of others and the slowing down of my own life.  Perhaps there is a really crazy time ahead and I am getting rest for that time.

Now I feel like I have been rambling.   Here is a picture of my babies during yesterdays snow day.  This picture doesn't do justice for the amount of snow we have had!

Today is My Birthday

Today is my birthday.  It is the last birthday I will celebrate before my 39th.  Which I plan on celebrating for many many years.

So far its been okay.  Hubby gave me a nice Willow Tree angel.  Daycare kid decided to vomit 5 times.  Within thirty minutes.  Only three of those in the toilet.  Oh happy day.

M's orchestra called me up and played Happy Birthday.  That was sweet, and she told me she loved me in front of all her classmates.  How many more years can I get away with that? 

It's nice to feel loved.  Thanks to everyone for the well wishes. 

Next Stop AARP

Today we enjoyed a beautiful day inside.  It was a snow day.  So the kids and I decided to tackle the bedrooms that haven't been really tamed since Christmas.

Tomorrow is my birthday.  I will be a whopping 38 years old.  Or young.  Depends on how you view it.

Anyway, as we were cleaning G's room he asks me "are you a senior citizen?"

Feeling Battle Weary

So much for being a great blogger. I envy those who can get a new post up everyday. Many thoughts come to my head but don't always seem to make it to the writing stage.

Anyway, I had previously posted about how this year was my year for a new me!  All I have to say is whew, hard work.  I think I am through the "honeymoon stage" of doing things right.  What a different attitude walking into church on Sunday knowing I had done my daily devotions, prayed and sought God.

Now I am on week two.  Or should I say weak two?  I have been doing my devotions, praying and seeking God.  But, I have felt more attacks from you know who. 

Well, I will survive.  I will stomp out Satan.  And I will continue to work on my heart.

So, is anyone else out there feeling the same?  I know I have about two readers (hi honey) but welcome any feedback :)

Ephesians 6:10 "Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power."

Attitude is everything!

I have been thinking a while about my attitude.  Towards everything.  You see in life I am generally a positive person and have been through enough circumstances to know that God will carry me through.

But I have been looking deeper.  At my attitudes towards my family and my everyday life.

Example, have you ever noticed at the store if you are polite and thankful you get better service?

But if you go much deeper you can choose to look at all the great things about your spouse and kids.  Be thankful you have a working washer and dryer.  Be thankful I have food to prepare, even if it is mac n cheese.

I am going to choose my attitude, I don't know if it will always be a good one, but I am going to strive to see everyone and everything as a gift from God.

New Year, New Me?

I have been pondering for some time what my next step in life is, after running a daycare for the past 6 1/2 years I am looking forward to retirement this June.  Not sure what that step is but, looking to God for answers.

A few verses have come across my way lately the first is Mark 8:35  Jesus said: "For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for a person to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul?"

Now I had read that sometime last week and thought "huh" good one.  But this past Sunday Pastor Jim had it in his sermon outline I thought God, trying to get a message across?

Today I read I Samuel 16: 1-7, v.7 says, But the Lord said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the Lord sees, for man sees what is visible, but the Lord see the heart."

My plan for this year is to give my heart to God, to follow him, let go (yikes) and see what happens.  I'll keep you posted as to my progress.

And so it begins...

And so it begins...a new journey.  Unfortunately I am not a cybergeek so don't plan on being overly impressed :)  My plans for this blog are to just post thoughts, stories and recipes that come to mind.