Mar. 28, 2007 - Spring Has Sprung
Well, it has been too long since I've last blogged and I really have no good excuse. If I had to try and think of an excuse I guess I'd say that I had a bad case of the winter blahs...not so anymore! The weather has been absolutely beautiful. The sun is shining and the birds are chirping! I know that from here on out the weather is only going to keep getting better and better. I can't wait for my tulips to come up. Soon...soon...
As far as homeschooling goes, things are...okay. I am trying my hardest to go day by day in following a routine and in focsuing on child training. I must say that the website Raising Godly Tomatoes has been an imense source of help, encouragement and information in this area. I just have to keep believing God and He will enable me to not only survive this season of my life but to flourish in it!
I love my husband and my children dearly. They mean so very much to me. It's all I think about, how much I want to do right by them. To be the best wife and mother that I can be. Sometimes, I get this bad spirit of perfectionism and I become this "all or nothing" type of person. As though any progress I make isn't good unless I accomplish everything I'd expected. This is not good. I have to continually remind myself that I am only one person and that I have enjoy this journey and not keep obsessing about the destination or how we ("I") look along the way. My walk with God, is paramount. I would do well to remember that most days, lol. So that mean sometimes I take one step forward, and then two steps back. It also means that eventually I'll will make it. With the Lord I can do anything! He alone is my strength.
Anyhow, like I said Spring has Sprung. It's going to be a time or newness, new beginnings, a fresh start and a decluttering of the mind, heart and yes the home too!
God bless you if you're reading here today. If you've offered up prayers on my behalf, thank you so much! I will do the same for you.
I look forward to writing here and talking about homeschooling and child training issues more often.
~Nadine~
Comments
Apr. 1, 2007 - :)
Posted by treasurekeeper
Good to see you posting again :). Spring is a wonderful time of year, isn't it :)?
Apr. 1, 2007 - Tomatoes...
Posted by homebydesign
I simply love Raising Godly Tomatoes, too. Such encouragement for any type of blahs. I'm excited about spring, too. Neighbors are all cranky about the two days of rain we've had. Did they forget how the flowers and spring-i-ness gets here? It's the rain! Bring it on!
Apr. 8, 2007 - Hi Nadine
Posted by shawtime
It's so good to see you online again. I've missed you. I'm sorry your winter was so rough. I can totally understand your tendency to expect perfection from yourself. I am the same way at times. Welcome back!
Jun. 24, 2008 - So thankful for RGT...
Posted by Anonymous
I was googling something about Raising Godly Tomatoes (which I discovered over a year ago and absolutely love!), and I found your blog. I was immediately intrigued when I read your "what I am thankful for" list and have enjoyed reading your past blogs as well. I just wanted to drop you a quick comment to say that I am looking forward to your future posts and you are more than welcome to visit my blog anytime, as well!
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