First> Our 10 yo son took FIRST PLACE in both categories of exhibits he entered at the 4-H Achievement Day on Saturday - "My Pyramid" and "My Garden Soil" categories. He actually JOGGED up to the stage to get his ribbons both times his name was called! Proud mama moments...This is the kid who acts like it doesn't bother him to not be the center of attention anymore (oldest child syndrome), yet is crying out inside to be recognized. He's still glowing! We enjoyed the day together while the other kids & dad were at the great-grandparents for a 60th wedding anniversary party. We joined them for dinner and he was able to show all kinds of cousins and relatives just how cool his ribbons and projects are.
Second> I joined the Blubber Bloggers to lose some weight and get some control on my poor eating habits. So far, I've walked 1 mile and eaten everything in sight... Any family friendly recipes that are lower in fat and calories but yummy and EASY to fix would be appreciated. Also what do ya'll eat for breakfast?
Third> I also joined the Clean Heart, Clean Home crew...Just thought I'd go ahead and attack all my weaknesses at once. So far, I'm on task and will be cleaning out the stinky van tomorrow. If you don't hear from me in a while, email my husband and have him send someone to the garage to dig me out...
Fourth> I've decided to cut back on my computer blog reading time. I'm going to limit myself to 1 hour per day. So, if your name is low on the friends list, it will be about every 4 days before I get to catch up with you and your posts! Be patient - I guess I'm a slow reader!
Thanks to you all, and God Bless!
Melanie - who is trying to be a good blubber blogger and clean house/heart participant...by doing laundry and drinking water while blogging!
Comments
Apr. 3, 2006 - Congratulations
Posted by homeskoolmom
Congratulations to your son for his great work. I too am cutting down on computer time, Oops, my timer for this morning just went off.
Have a great day,
Christine
Apr. 3, 2006 - Clean heart Clean home
Posted by betterfullthanempty
Where can I find out about this challenge?
Apr. 3, 2006 - Hello!
Posted by Heidistjohn
Guess what? I'm typing from our new MAC!! Yep, my husband finally got his way and I am now learning (reluctanly) to use a Mac. Our PC, even though its only two years old keeps having trouble. My life is truly dependent on the darn thing so after coming home from DC and realizing that it was on the fritz AGAIN he caved and bought a G5. So I am getting used to a new keyboard too.
this short comment is taking forever for me to type! Shoot!
I finished reading Revolution. I have A LOT to say. :) Mostly good. but I still think the term "revolutionary" is overkill. :)
Can't wait to chat more but I need to put the brood to bed.
Miss chatting/blogging with you! More later from macland,
heidi
Apr. 3, 2006 - good ideas
Posted by berrymorin
I try to only visit blogs once a day. It's actually work well for me.
Apr. 4, 2006 - I understand
Posted by humpty
I joined FlyLady, Homeschoolblogger, HomeschoolSpot forum, Mitford forum and MFW Yahoo group and the same time. Someone told me I needed to blog, so I tried it and see where it got me. I feel I am stealing time from somewhere. I rarely read anymore, I don't keep up with the news as much, my Bible reading has been skipped, and forget working in the yard.
I only teach my g'son when he gets here and he is only in K so that is not much time. I have narrowed down some of my house work by applying FlyLady, my husband works from home but is holed up in his office all day until he emerges to "play" with the g'son.
I do love blogging because it gives me an outlet that I needed as we live rural and I am a homebody. The forums are fun, too. But I am spreading myself too thin in some areas and too thick in others (namely where I sit!).
Apr. 6, 2006 - Untitled Comment
Posted by eyecorn
What do I eat for breakfast...protein bar and a diet mtn dew. Followed by some terrible snack 2 hours later. But, I'm trying the blubbler blogger thing, too. I'm doing better with the water.
CONGRATs to your son!!! That's wonderful. I lol's at the word JOG in big letters. Hmmm, does he JOG over to the table to do math?!
Hmm, a white mercedes, now, if it was a white Lamborrghini or a white Hummer.....naw, I like by white cargo van with the big dent in the hood from where an hawk swooped down on it while I was in TX going 80 mph out in no man's land :)