One of my so-called resolutions (if you want to call it that) is to take life a bit more lightly. I've tended to be a news addict, and with the slant the media take, it's easy to get overwhelmed fast. The thing is, used to (pre-Internet) I rarely read the newspaper, and have always regularly voted even with my previous tendency to NOT read too much junk, but this glut of information I've been feeding myself has been a negative influence on me.
So, out with the old, so to speak.
I'll let the Lord take care of the things I can't manage and will spend more time on what really matters. And today that means using Pine-Sol on all flat surfaces, washing furniture throws, vacuuming and all-around tidying up. Company for dinner!
Family in town and oldest daughter's beau over as well. This boyfriend business is new to this house, so excitement abounds when he comes to visit. Btw, they're following a courting pattern for their relationship which includes them not being alone together for any length of time (they see one another at church and Sunday School when we're not there, but that's it), and all visiting is with the family in whole or part. And old-fashioned way of doing things, but honestly, it's almost more the kids doing than ours. Daughter has initiated it, and we're all appreciating it. And it's so God's doing in how these two lovebirds relate to one another. The beau is totally on the same page regarding courtship as our daughter. So refreshing, let me tell you. Just wish the grandmothers on this side of the family could understand it. So far, they're sort of scratching their heads. (and for those of you who think we're a bit odd...stick around...this courtship business could get even more interesting!)
So be it. We rattled their cages with the homeschooling as well. :)
Off to tuck in a brief nap before getting the day really underway. Cheers.
So, out with the old, so to speak.
I'll let the Lord take care of the things I can't manage and will spend more time on what really matters. And today that means using Pine-Sol on all flat surfaces, washing furniture throws, vacuuming and all-around tidying up. Company for dinner!
Family in town and oldest daughter's beau over as well. This boyfriend business is new to this house, so excitement abounds when he comes to visit. Btw, they're following a courting pattern for their relationship which includes them not being alone together for any length of time (they see one another at church and Sunday School when we're not there, but that's it), and all visiting is with the family in whole or part. And old-fashioned way of doing things, but honestly, it's almost more the kids doing than ours. Daughter has initiated it, and we're all appreciating it. And it's so God's doing in how these two lovebirds relate to one another. The beau is totally on the same page regarding courtship as our daughter. So refreshing, let me tell you. Just wish the grandmothers on this side of the family could understand it. So far, they're sort of scratching their heads. (and for those of you who think we're a bit odd...stick around...this courtship business could get even more interesting!)
So be it. We rattled their cages with the homeschooling as well. :)
Off to tuck in a brief nap before getting the day really underway. Cheers.
