Today, anyway. It doesn't get much better than this - and believe me, I so thankful because I know that this may never happen again: I have the day off - and there is a light layer of snow on the ground. I'm still in my jammies, in my bed, sipping coffee, reading & blogging.
I have been remiss in my goals of meal planning & being thankful (though my thankfulness theme is going on in my head). Since school started back, life immediately went right back to CRAZY with piano and basketball -to include now having games each weekend (Andrew on Friday nights & Anna on Saturday mornings). I don't think my family sat down to a "real" meal together all week last week - while I did cook some quick things, it seemed like someone in the family had to "eat and run" or just wasn't home. Oh well, that's life for now. We are praying about giving up piano lessons in an effort to pare down our schedule. It would be sad as Andrew's played since kindergarten & Anna's had lessons since she was 4. BUT that said, it's not like they are progressing into piano geniuses or even just being decent piano players. They both have to work hard at piano to play well - just like I did for the 5 years I had lessons. It doesn't come natural to them, like it did Dan's mom and her sister. Soooooo, we could save time & money by - I hate to say quitting - LETTING lessons GO. For now, we'll trudge on with it, but in the next few months we will be making this decision. The kids don't yet know this may be an option, so they are still thinking piano is just a part of life as is homework and basketball.
I've spent entirely too much blogging space lately expounding on my new Read-Thru-the-Bible thing, but it sure has helped me get my thoughts together and let the Word enter and work on my heart. Those blogs are more for me than for anyone who might check in to read my blog. It is also me being real. I struggle - a lot - and I want to get past that and enjoy our life where we are here & now!
I did gain one more insight today from the blog I follow along with the Bible reading. They are still with Joseph in Genesis even though I've moved on with Moses in Exodus (remember I'm preparing for the slow-down phase when I hit the heavy books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy). Anyway, I said it in my own entry on Joseph - he was one of the few characters in the Bible who was seemingly flawless in character and deed! The pastor's comment on this was to remember the family Joseph came from: the dysfunctional group with the deceiver Jacob as the head and a blend of wives and half-brothers who did some pretty sinful things! By age 17 when Joseph left the family behind, he had enough character instilled into himself (perhaps only because he himself made the choice to NOT be dysfunctional or perhaps he learned by his family's mistakes?!) to sustain himself thru injustice and to act wisely and honorable in each situation he was put into. It just reminds me that you can't blame your past or your family for your actions. It is a personal choice to do right, despite the influencs - for good or bad - of your developmental years.
Well, I should cook something today - like chili or a soup or stew. Dan and Andrew won't be home long - they will do their usual BPS thing (working on putting together Scripture), and Anna and I will be going to her basketball practice. Wednesday is church night - and Thursday we may actually sit down together as a family around the dinner table. :)
As for my thankfulness accountability, today it's pretty easy to be thankful. I'm home, alone, warm, and cozy, doing something I enjoy: reading & writing. I plan to work on my Medical Transcription course again today - I really want to be done by February! And of course, there is always HOUSEWORK. Well, my wonderful life can't be perfect, I guess ;)
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