Posted in Uncategorized, tagged devotional, God, home, real life on June 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
with all apologies to Remy (of Ratatouille) and Karen’s daughter over at “surviving motherhood”
I Don’t Like Rats
And now, through no fault of my own I have an attic full of them.
But before you judge me or my housekeeping skills, let me assure you that the professionals said this is NOT an issue of how clean [...]
Posted in family, tagged home, organization on May 5, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Pride is a sin, naturally. We are not to be proud in ourselves. Our initial situations and physical characteristics are an accident of birth, so nothing to be proud of.
But I do think that when we put in hard work and accomplish a goal, we should be proud of that.
This past weekend, Martin [...]
Posted in family, tagged home, Kenya, Martin on February 18, 2008 | No Comments »
you know the Mazda commercial? the zoomzoomzoom ones? Well I’ve decided to re-name my cat.
or at least to name her “welcome home” personality.
When we get home in the evenings she has a routine.
First Kenya comes tearing down the steps and stops at about eye level and meows till her daddy picks her up. [...]
Posted in family, food, tagged family, home, Martin, mother, piano, presents, Valentines on February 12, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I just found out what my Valentines present is this year.
It’s really really cool.
It’s a new Fridge ! (ice box, refrigerator, ice cream storage device, or - my mom’s favorite- the piano*)
See? I told you it was cool. I’m so thrilled. Really.
It’s the new French door style with the freezer on the [...]
Posted in family, praise, work, tagged cleaning, home, office, weekend on February 11, 2008 | No Comments »
It’s Monday. What did I get done all weekend?
Did I clean out the pantry? nope.
Did I cook gourmet meals for my hubby? nope. Although I did throw together a really good lentil soup….’nother story, ‘nother day
Did I get lots of exercise? nope
Did I get lots of rest? nope
So what did I do [...]
