As I've been nursing a sick child and thinking about my to do list, I've decided to spend some time appreciating what we do that I really like. We've been more conscious about spending time around the dinner table. We've been reading and discussing devotionals with the kids, and it has been so good to focus on what is important, instead of the urgent. We're trying to find a young kid friendly service project, but it seems that 4 yo is still too young.
A friend of mine posted this video on her blog, and it seems to be in the same context of focusing on what is important:
Friday, December 5, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Cuddling on the Couch
I'm back from my solo vacation. We've had Thanksgiving dinner with several out of town visitors. I love visitors. We spent our time eating good food, antique shopping, & a lovely Christmas Lights Parade. I loved every minute of it. I ended up with a lovely dresser which I've been looking for one for over 2 years, and since all of the furniture bought couldn't fit into the van for the ride home, I ended up with a couple of "borrowed" pieces.
For Thanksgiving dinner, we had Smoked Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & gravy, Dressing, Broccoli, Sweet Potato Biscuits, Cranberry Relish, Pumpkin Pie, Dutch Apple Pie, and Upside Down Pecan Pie. It was all delicious if I do say so myself. Now if I could figure out how to make it just as good without gaining 3 pounds in the process. I also made buckeyes, a smoked turkey casserole for another night, and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. We bought Peanut Brittle from the senior citizen center. Everything was just too good.
Now, back to reality: I've gotten the Christmas decorations out, but haven't been able to put them up because C is running a fever, and has a cough. It seems to be viral, like a really bad cold. So instead of paying bills, putting up decorations, and becoming more organized, I have held and cuddled a pitifully sick child. I must admit that I have some ambivalent feelings on the whole subject. I enjoy the holding, but not the sickness and complaining. Also, I get overwhelmed by looking at all of the unfinished things. I just keep telling myself that as the Lord says, "My grace is sufficient for thee."
For Thanksgiving dinner, we had Smoked Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & gravy, Dressing, Broccoli, Sweet Potato Biscuits, Cranberry Relish, Pumpkin Pie, Dutch Apple Pie, and Upside Down Pecan Pie. It was all delicious if I do say so myself. Now if I could figure out how to make it just as good without gaining 3 pounds in the process. I also made buckeyes, a smoked turkey casserole for another night, and Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. We bought Peanut Brittle from the senior citizen center. Everything was just too good.
Now, back to reality: I've gotten the Christmas decorations out, but haven't been able to put them up because C is running a fever, and has a cough. It seems to be viral, like a really bad cold. So instead of paying bills, putting up decorations, and becoming more organized, I have held and cuddled a pitifully sick child. I must admit that I have some ambivalent feelings on the whole subject. I enjoy the holding, but not the sickness and complaining. Also, I get overwhelmed by looking at all of the unfinished things. I just keep telling myself that as the Lord says, "My grace is sufficient for thee."
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