Hello, this is my mid-week posting. (Wednesday posting goal met - hence the post title)
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In other news, it was a busy, but good day today.
Woke up very early and dropped my Mom off at the airport. OK - that part wasn't good :(
Followed by a breakfast of KrispyKreme with the 3 kiddos.... and then Wal Mart.
Why I thought a Wal Mart run with 3 sleep-deprived, sugar injected kiddos was a good idea, I don't know. :) On top of that, I decided to swing by Shopko, as well. (Third child still needs soccer cleats....)
Anyhoo - Found Plasma Cars at a great price and simply could not pass them up. Not after all 3 children rode them around Shopko's toy aisles for 20 minutes. I bought two. (Buy 1 - get one 1/2 off). Third child can ride our normal 2 wheel scooter while waiting his/her turn.
I digress.
Upon returning home from the airport-donut-WalMart-Shopko run, we crammed in a bit of school.
Which brought us to lunch time.
Then, it was a bea-u-ti-ful day outside. Perfect for trying out the new plasma scooters.
F.Y.I. -- Lessons in taking turns and sharing are not a great idea when children are sleep deprived. So.....
After nap :) came Mario Brothers Wii. After Mario Wii came more outside Plasma time.
Quick supper, because my son had cubscouts. Meanwhile, the girls joined the neighboorhood kiddos roundup located between my house and 3 doors down.
Basically - good day and WHEW - I got the Wednesday post in!!!! :)
Until Friday,
Britt
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Daylight Savings Time
I don't understand.
WHY do they call it Daylight Savings Time?
I certainly feel this morning as if I have lost an hour of sleep :)
Setting my clocks forward an hour Saturday night made it harder to get up early the past couple of days.
Yes, another excuse for Britt to procrastinate daily Quiet Times or regularly scheduled work out videos.
However, more than being physically tired, I am tired of my excuses.
I know that if I give myself little excuses here and there, pretty soon I won't need excuses.
I won't be doing anything at all.
So, while my Bible reading was short this morning, and it is now 9:30 before I am finished with breakfast and writing this post.... at least those things happened.
Here's to me working in my workout video.... and a shower.... at some point today.
Have a great day. I'm slowly getting around to mine. :)
WHY do they call it Daylight Savings Time?
I certainly feel this morning as if I have lost an hour of sleep :)
Setting my clocks forward an hour Saturday night made it harder to get up early the past couple of days.
Yes, another excuse for Britt to procrastinate daily Quiet Times or regularly scheduled work out videos.
However, more than being physically tired, I am tired of my excuses.
I know that if I give myself little excuses here and there, pretty soon I won't need excuses.
I won't be doing anything at all.
So, while my Bible reading was short this morning, and it is now 9:30 before I am finished with breakfast and writing this post.... at least those things happened.
Here's to me working in my workout video.... and a shower.... at some point today.
Have a great day. I'm slowly getting around to mine. :)
Friday, March 12, 2010
Happy Friday!
Happy Friday, ladies!
Way to make it to the end of another busy week. In honor of our great achievement, I shall post a top 9 list of Happy things in my world. (I didn't want to infringe on the over-done Top-TEN list ;)
Britt's Happy Friday Top 8 list of things to be Happy about
9) This post is the third - yes third - post within 1 week's time. I made my M-W-F posting goal!
8) It was sunny more than cloudy this week. (Sunshine = happy Britt)
7) Twice this week I survived the Jillian Michaels Shred workout.... and yes, I feel shredded - as in my muscles are shredded to pieces!
6) I've discovered a new marital goal for Dan and I. Only 73 years to go!
5) Monday a good friend watched my children so I could have a "me" day.
4) Discovered Albertson's has quite tasty crab sushi rolls. Yum :)
3) Remembered I LOVE sushi candied ginger
2) Made good progress this week getting caught up on organizing 2 years worth of digital photos.
1) My Mom arrived for a week long visit late Wednesday evening! Yay! :)
Now, as a reward for surviving yet another week - Have a great weekend, Ladies! :)
Way to make it to the end of another busy week. In honor of our great achievement, I shall post a top 9 list of Happy things in my world. (I didn't want to infringe on the over-done Top-TEN list ;)
Britt's Happy Friday Top 8 list of things to be Happy about
9) This post is the third - yes third - post within 1 week's time. I made my M-W-F posting goal!
8) It was sunny more than cloudy this week. (Sunshine = happy Britt)
7) Twice this week I survived the Jillian Michaels Shred workout.... and yes, I feel shredded - as in my muscles are shredded to pieces!
6) I've discovered a new marital goal for Dan and I. Only 73 years to go!
5) Monday a good friend watched my children so I could have a "me" day.
4) Discovered Albertson's has quite tasty crab sushi rolls. Yum :)
3) Remembered I LOVE sushi candied ginger
2) Made good progress this week getting caught up on organizing 2 years worth of digital photos.
1) My Mom arrived for a week long visit late Wednesday evening! Yay! :)
Now, as a reward for surviving yet another week - Have a great weekend, Ladies! :)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Life Topic Sentence
I plan on someday soon blogging a mini-series (or 1 really long post ;) on what God is teaching me about standing firm. However, if I attempted to write it now, the post would be full of run-ons and discombobulated (isn't that a fun word? I have no idea if I spelled it correctly, but just had to use it!)
So the "stand firm" post is postponed, but I simply must write something today. I'm really trying to consistently write on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Hmmmm. Third paragraph into this post and I still haven't written a topic sentence. Huh - Topic Sentence. I'll go with that.
I think part of my recent problem/s lately is that I have felt discombobulated. (see? I managed to sneak that word in again!) I have lots going on (who doesn't), many different relationships to maintain (who doesn't) and juggling several different roles (any Mom out there know what I mean?). And yet, in all these things, I have lost sight of my one, true purpose. The topic sentence of my life, if you will. The main thing that keeps all the other relationsips and activities in focus and on target with the paragraphssssss of my life.
So, without further ado, here is the topic sentence of my life. (I think. I'm sure there are English majors who will feel the need to enlighten me what a topic sentence actually is. But for this post, my definition is a sentence that portrays the main idea of the paragraph/story)
In this story called life, I will endeavor to live each paragraph, each chapter, to the glory of God.
I think that pretty much encompasses it. No matter the season of life or the situation I find myself in, I need to remember it is not about all the little details, all the appointments. I don't need to control and coordinate all the little things. I need to keep the Main thing the Main thing. Namely, I need to remember God is in control and that if my desire is to bring Him glory, HE will work out the details and order my day.
Now, to actually write that story? That's the kicker :)
Interactive:
Any other ideas on Life Topic Sentences? I'm sure there are better worded ones out there. Let me hear them!
So the "stand firm" post is postponed, but I simply must write something today. I'm really trying to consistently write on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Hmmmm. Third paragraph into this post and I still haven't written a topic sentence. Huh - Topic Sentence. I'll go with that.
I think part of my recent problem/s lately is that I have felt discombobulated. (see? I managed to sneak that word in again!) I have lots going on (who doesn't), many different relationships to maintain (who doesn't) and juggling several different roles (any Mom out there know what I mean?). And yet, in all these things, I have lost sight of my one, true purpose. The topic sentence of my life, if you will. The main thing that keeps all the other relationsips and activities in focus and on target with the paragraphssssss of my life.
So, without further ado, here is the topic sentence of my life. (I think. I'm sure there are English majors who will feel the need to enlighten me what a topic sentence actually is. But for this post, my definition is a sentence that portrays the main idea of the paragraph/story)
In this story called life, I will endeavor to live each paragraph, each chapter, to the glory of God.
I think that pretty much encompasses it. No matter the season of life or the situation I find myself in, I need to remember it is not about all the little details, all the appointments. I don't need to control and coordinate all the little things. I need to keep the Main thing the Main thing. Namely, I need to remember God is in control and that if my desire is to bring Him glory, HE will work out the details and order my day.
Now, to actually write that story? That's the kicker :)
Interactive:
Any other ideas on Life Topic Sentences? I'm sure there are better worded ones out there. Let me hear them!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Stand Firm - Speak Truth continually to Our Kids
Growing up, there are two quotes I remember my Mom pounding into my brain. Well, besides the usual
"chew with your mouth closed" or "work before play", etc.... :) Did Mom stop spouting these two quotes when I turned 18?
Oh No.
Somewhere in a college dorm addressed letter, or tucked into an email my Mom inevitably quoted 1 of 2 Bible verses:
1) 3 John 4: I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
or
2) Something about "Standing Firm"
I'm sorry, Mom. I do not remember the verse you used to back that up. Perhaps that is because there are so many verses on standing firm to be found in the Bible??? (I tried looking up your specific choice verse, and could not narrow it down)
OR - perhaps it is because I usually just thought, "yah, yah. Stand firm. What a weird piece of advice, Mom."
Yes. I knew some of the references to standing firm found in the Bible, and that it was important to not be swayed as a boat on the ocean waves. However, it seemed like kind of "blah" advice.
No, "go get 'em, tiger" or "be all you can be" or "shoot for the stars" or "you can do anything you set your mind to".
Does anyone see a corelation in the phraes I would have picked for myself?
I am a doer. A planner. A control freak.
I would like to believe that if I set my mind and talents to any task, well, then I can achieve it.
If you read my last post, you understand I haven't done a very good job of directing my own life on my own power lately.
I forgot to stand firm. To stand firm in HIS (God's) mighty power. I forgot to stand firm with the armor of God in place.....and I fell for the devil's schemes. (Ephesians 6:10,11)
It is kind of ironic that the hoemschool verses I just had my children learn a couple weeks ago were Ephesians 6:10,11 and 6:13-17.
And this morning, various verses on "stand firm" kept popping out at me.
I think I'm going to reflect on "standing firm" and "resisitng the devil's schemes" the next few quiet times.
Thanks Mom. Thanks for being wise and pounding Truth into my brain over the years. I didn't want to hear "stand firm", but it is what I needed to hear - even all these years down the road.
And that reminds me. As a Mom, I often wonder if the little "darts" of wisdom I try and throw at my children ever stick. I must remember that God can use those darts to plant seeds of wisdom in my children's hearts. Seeds that might not grow for years. And the more darts I throw, the more likely I will hit a bullseye.
Okay, with my aim, I have to throw lots of darts, but you get the picture :)
Here is to standing firm as Moms and continuing to speak Truth to our children!
"chew with your mouth closed" or "work before play", etc.... :) Did Mom stop spouting these two quotes when I turned 18?
Oh No.
Somewhere in a college dorm addressed letter, or tucked into an email my Mom inevitably quoted 1 of 2 Bible verses:
1) 3 John 4: I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
or
2) Something about "Standing Firm"
I'm sorry, Mom. I do not remember the verse you used to back that up. Perhaps that is because there are so many verses on standing firm to be found in the Bible??? (I tried looking up your specific choice verse, and could not narrow it down)
OR - perhaps it is because I usually just thought, "yah, yah. Stand firm. What a weird piece of advice, Mom."
Yes. I knew some of the references to standing firm found in the Bible, and that it was important to not be swayed as a boat on the ocean waves. However, it seemed like kind of "blah" advice.
No, "go get 'em, tiger" or "be all you can be" or "shoot for the stars" or "you can do anything you set your mind to".
Does anyone see a corelation in the phraes I would have picked for myself?
I am a doer. A planner. A control freak.
I would like to believe that if I set my mind and talents to any task, well, then I can achieve it.
If you read my last post, you understand I haven't done a very good job of directing my own life on my own power lately.
I forgot to stand firm. To stand firm in HIS (God's) mighty power. I forgot to stand firm with the armor of God in place.....and I fell for the devil's schemes. (Ephesians 6:10,11)
It is kind of ironic that the hoemschool verses I just had my children learn a couple weeks ago were Ephesians 6:10,11 and 6:13-17.
And this morning, various verses on "stand firm" kept popping out at me.
I think I'm going to reflect on "standing firm" and "resisitng the devil's schemes" the next few quiet times.
Thanks Mom. Thanks for being wise and pounding Truth into my brain over the years. I didn't want to hear "stand firm", but it is what I needed to hear - even all these years down the road.
And that reminds me. As a Mom, I often wonder if the little "darts" of wisdom I try and throw at my children ever stick. I must remember that God can use those darts to plant seeds of wisdom in my children's hearts. Seeds that might not grow for years. And the more darts I throw, the more likely I will hit a bullseye.
Okay, with my aim, I have to throw lots of darts, but you get the picture :)
Here is to standing firm as Moms and continuing to speak Truth to our children!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Gutting a Sick Soul
Do you ever feel as if everything is spinning a bit out of control? That you can do nothing right? That everything is against you and you have to wonder if God truly is for you? Do you ever doubt the effectiveness of prayer or the goodness of God?
That is where I have been lately. And I can't really put it all on this blog as to everything that is bugging me and getting me down. But after talking with a couple good friends, pouring my heart out to my wonderful husband (who had to first endure a 2-year-oldish fit from, well, his adult wife).
Oh - and finally, I was ready to go before my Father in heaven and pour my heart out to Him Who made me. HE who is outside of time and space. The creator of everything. I should have went to God first, but I knew Who would win that rumble. Puny little, fit-throwing, selfish, prideful me was gonna have to kneel before my God - literally- and beg forgiveness. Yes, I knew God always waits with loving open arms and forgiveness. But I wanted to wallow in my anger and self-pity a bit.
And I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep going on as a "good" Christian. Being a good Christian is hard work. It is selfless. It is patient. It is generous. It loves all. And love bears all things - with a "let God's will be done" mentality. It's giving up control. It's admitting (to oneself) that God does know better than my little human mind can comprehend. It's like a one year old thinking they could beat a grand master in chess.
(I am neither - but I act like the former).
Then God brought to mind the great enemy - Satan. Who seeks to devour and destroy. To seek out those whom he can crush, ruin, or at least cripple enough to quit the race.
I don't want to be a quitter. Not for me. Not as an example for my children. Not for my God's Glory.
So finally this morning I got up early and poured out my heart to God. Not just talking abot it to others, or throwing cursory short prayers heavenward. Basically I gutted my soul. I had to. Putting patches on just wasn't working any more. The problem/s weren't external. IT was internal.
And IT = Pride.
Pride - too proud to admit God is in control and knows best. Even when I can't see it.
Pride - I can do it all. On my own human power.
Pride - Don't want to admit I am failing at basic relationships (being a good Mom, wife, friend,etc...) because my relationship with God is self-imposed severed rigth now.
Pride - I am better than others and deserve more. Why shouldn't I focus on my 'needs'?
Pride - I just questioned God's goodness - and in the process threw a royal temper tantrum. Will He forgive me?
So - kinda heavy today. But that is where I've been. I say been, because, PRAISE GOD, where I am now is on the other side of the great soul gutting. Confession has been made.
I am forgiven. I am loved by God. I am a child of a GOOD God. I am human and going to fail on my own power. I am (with God's help) re-committed to getting up early to spend time at my Father's feet. The source of all love, goodness, grace, mercy, and power I need to live this life.
I am, through the blood of Christ, connected to THE I AM.
Praise God from Whom all belssings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
That is where I have been lately. And I can't really put it all on this blog as to everything that is bugging me and getting me down. But after talking with a couple good friends, pouring my heart out to my wonderful husband (who had to first endure a 2-year-oldish fit from, well, his adult wife).
Oh - and finally, I was ready to go before my Father in heaven and pour my heart out to Him Who made me. HE who is outside of time and space. The creator of everything. I should have went to God first, but I knew Who would win that rumble. Puny little, fit-throwing, selfish, prideful me was gonna have to kneel before my God - literally- and beg forgiveness. Yes, I knew God always waits with loving open arms and forgiveness. But I wanted to wallow in my anger and self-pity a bit.
And I wasn't sure if I wanted to keep going on as a "good" Christian. Being a good Christian is hard work. It is selfless. It is patient. It is generous. It loves all. And love bears all things - with a "let God's will be done" mentality. It's giving up control. It's admitting (to oneself) that God does know better than my little human mind can comprehend. It's like a one year old thinking they could beat a grand master in chess.
(I am neither - but I act like the former).
Then God brought to mind the great enemy - Satan. Who seeks to devour and destroy. To seek out those whom he can crush, ruin, or at least cripple enough to quit the race.
I don't want to be a quitter. Not for me. Not as an example for my children. Not for my God's Glory.
So finally this morning I got up early and poured out my heart to God. Not just talking abot it to others, or throwing cursory short prayers heavenward. Basically I gutted my soul. I had to. Putting patches on just wasn't working any more. The problem/s weren't external. IT was internal.
And IT = Pride.
Pride - too proud to admit God is in control and knows best. Even when I can't see it.
Pride - I can do it all. On my own human power.
Pride - Don't want to admit I am failing at basic relationships (being a good Mom, wife, friend,etc...) because my relationship with God is self-imposed severed rigth now.
Pride - I am better than others and deserve more. Why shouldn't I focus on my 'needs'?
Pride - I just questioned God's goodness - and in the process threw a royal temper tantrum. Will He forgive me?
So - kinda heavy today. But that is where I've been. I say been, because, PRAISE GOD, where I am now is on the other side of the great soul gutting. Confession has been made.
I am forgiven. I am loved by God. I am a child of a GOOD God. I am human and going to fail on my own power. I am (with God's help) re-committed to getting up early to spend time at my Father's feet. The source of all love, goodness, grace, mercy, and power I need to live this life.
I am, through the blood of Christ, connected to THE I AM.
Praise God from Whom all belssings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
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