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Hey, I know this is a bit late, but my friend Caroline sent this great idea to me, and I am just going to jump in today and start doing this. I think ideally starting a week before Father's Day would be good...but who's ideal????
Hey, I don't know if I told you guys, I am making a father's day card where the kids and I are writing something every day (well, almost every day) something we love and appreciate about Darrel. It has been really neat to see what the kids came up with like Laura's I love his happy face and I love that he likes daisies. Hee hee It's been a lot of fun. just wanted to share that with you. love, Caroline
Have a great day guys! Jenette. |
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That's what I told Jason when he asked me what he needed to pack for the family reunion tomorrow. He wants to pack some of it today, so he'll have less to pack tomorrow! WOW! These kids could whip me into shape with their organizational skills. Me, I want to procrastinate...more fun??? Okay, I need to really answer his question.............
Question answered!
Well, I was blogging, but my family is conspiring to get organized already for tomorrow. I used to be that organized (I won't say that other word that sounds uncouth), but then I got laid-back (heh, that's the nice word for it). Maybe it was after the 7th child and I stopped panicking that I would get buried under the "stuff to do" if I didn't work meticulously ahead of time all of the time.
It isn't that I have given up. It's just that if you keep up with the basics and let your kids help ALOT (it makes them responsible, although it may make you like me, irrespons...er LAID BACK). You see, I do wash as it gets dirty, everyday as I go till the bins are empty...so no big deal if we pack tomorrow, "Of course all of your clothes are clean...aren't they always? Except when someone needs bedding washed or someone pukes or when I am sick or gone or..." I really am glad to see my kids be so on top of things, once I gave up the "hey, I am in charge" attitude about it all.
I mean, I am "in charge" (under their daddy ya know), but I can delegate...or at least I am learning to. It hasn't been an easy road for me. Now (get ready for some psychobabble), I am the middle child and I always craved authority (everybody wants to be bossy once in a while right?...well maybe not normal people). So here I am MOMMY, IN CHARGE, HEAR ME ROAR. Hmm, now I am finding it's not so much fun to be in charge. I think I'd rather be in charge of just me...Please? Not an option I guess.
When I got married and had these blessings I guess I signed on for the long haul of "in charge". But, I wouldn't say I do it all that well, so I am relieved that they (the kids) are getting the hang of being a little "in charge" if themselves. It definitely took some training (mostly me), some tears (um mine?
As my husband always says, "Pray and read the Bible". Simple not simplistic. Gotta go, I think my kids are inspiring me!
Hugs to one and all.
Jenette.
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No, I really gave him a real answer, after the "smart" one.
) some confession "oops, sorry, mommy did that the wrong way", "God can you help me do better? I think I am teachable now.", and humility "Honey (husband), I don't think I am handling this the right way....". Posted in Hmmmm
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Today I thought that I would do some gardening in the morning (pulling back mulch so I can plant seedlings), and then plant seedlings this evening. Then it looked like rain...so....I decided to go ahead and plant all the seedlings (in the off and on rain) before the ground got soggy again...hmmm. I think I may even have gotten a little hailed upon. I was weird cold and then warm blasts of air. Now, I am looking at the forecast and the next two days would have been perfect to plant. The time I thought I would spend grinding wheat for flour I spent planting. I am bushed. I shouldn't have panicked. I should have gone with plan A. All this got me thinking about the kids and my husband and what I do and why. In the area of food, clothing, etc. it is easy to get so caught up and forget what you are doing all of this for. The other day I was reading in Isaiah, where God was chastising people for fasting in an arguing and complaining way...He basically was trying to get them to remember what the point was: to free the captives, for rejoicing, for sharing with those who are poor.
Hmm, if I am "doing" all these things to take care of my family and get so caught up in the "stuff" I "gotta" do, I am in danger of missing the point, "Um honey, can you please stay out of my way so I can take care of you?
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of your by worrying can add a single hour to his life? Matthew 6:25-27.
Back to the garden. I want to teach the kids to do this with me next year so they can learn a valuable skill and we can have more together time :). |
" Makes a lot of sense doesn't it? I am sure it makes a lot of sense to them too. Wow, God, please help me to prioritize in a way that makes sense to You. Help me to not 'herd the kids around' all day without really paying attention to them or listening to them. Posted in Neat Ideas
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We had a meeting tonight (my husband |
my son
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). He is really on top of planning my son's Jr. High adventure. What a blessing! My son is truly blessed. Of course, I am going to go through a little withdrawl from the POWER I had over him...hehehehehe.
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Well, my oldest son is going to be in Seventh Grade next year and my husband is going to take his home-schooling. I think this is exciting and I can't wait to see how it all takes shape. Jenette. |
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Hmm, my husband was thrown back in his chair oohhing and ahhing over the "in your face", "flower power" motif happening on my blog. I hope his eyes recover soon. |
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Hi, my name is Jenette. Sitting here with my almost one year-old peeking out between my legs to say hi. I think I need to change her. Today I have a severe lack of something
Jenette. |
Hmm, that icon is helping me sort out how I feel. It seems like recently the best of my goals and intentions have been about as effective as hitting my head against a stone wall. I need to regroup and pray and ask God to give me His perspective and wisdom on all of this. Hmmmmm. Anyway, I'll post more when I am thinking more...I am more in a finger drumming mode right now.