There have been many-a-times when I've started a new hobby.
I wanted to be a scrapbooker for a while... then I realized that I'm really really bad at it. I love ALL the pictures and want to put the ALL on the page... and that turns out looking overly crowded and really bad! My 2 scrapbooks that I've done are horrible! I would let you look, but you would have to promise to never laugh! On top of that, it takes copious amounts of time to get it all layed out. Find the RIGHT stickers. The RIGHT paper. The RIGHT catch phrase for each page and I ran out of time. So..... it sits in a closet somewhere. May some day I'll pick it back up (When I forget how bad I am at it.....)
I have tried to be a guitar player quickly learning about 4 songs from my husband. Then Asher got a bit bigger and I just ran out of time. I still have a guitar sitting next to me... calling my name. I can't remember any of the chords I learned, nor how to play the 4 songs I learned.... But I do have a guitar so maybe I'll be more apt to pick it up. But when do I have the time to strike out some chords?!?!
I've tried to be a blogger... but as you can see am lacking in that department as well. I'm not a great writer, but more importantly I do NOT have time... Nor does enough happen in my life I feel is note worthy... So it kinds slips to the side.
I want to badly to be crafty and sew things and make things for the house. Pinterest has got me on FIRE for craftiness. But my crafts kinda turn out as if a 5 year-old did them. Plus... I don't have the time to find all the materials and put it together. By the time that happens it's out of style or I no longer want to do it/like it.
Reading..... oh how many books do I have that are stacked up on my night stand. I have no time to read them. I barely get my devotional in before I go to bed. I read it quickly and say a quick prayer before I drift off into sleep.
Where does the time go?
With kids and being a working mom.... is it possible to have time for such things as a hobby?!?! Maybe you struggle with the same thing.... Let's hear it!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
In and Out
It is ridiculous how long it has taken me to get up on this thing and jot a few things down. I've been sitting on some good thoughts (or at least I think they're gems...) but haven't had the "time" to do it. I think that should be a part of my new years resolution... to get on this thing a couple weeks a month to fill your head with craziness... haha!
Anyway, wanted to get this one out... so here it goes!
Been reading this fantastic mother's devotion called "Out of the Spin Cycle" by: Jen Hatmaker. I absolutely love the devotion, but more importantly... I've fallen in love with Jen's writing and her way of putting things. They are so down to earth it is refreshing. If you don't have a study to do, and want one, get it...
ANYWAY, one of the devotions is about good in and out. It's based on the Matthew verse that talks about the people that put in good, good comes out. But the people that put in evil, evil comes out. It's such a simple concept, but so easily looked over by us. What we put into our lives, is the very thing that comes out on our husbands, children, family, friends, and even those we don't really know. You gotta put good in to get out!!! Some things I thought about, that we can all look at to see if we're really putting in good these days:
1. Friendships. Who we spend most of our time and energy with are going to sway us. If we have good friends that help us, pray for us, and encourage us in our life.... that comes out in how we treat those friends and others. If we have friends that are negative and choose to do wrong things on a constant basis... that too will rub off on us, and we will become that (in a sense).
2. Music. I LOVE music.. I love pretty much all music. I'm one of those people that even listens to songs for a good running beat, or because they are fun. Mostly these days I've opted to listen K-Love. I love the songs, and it fills my head with good things.
3. TV. This is where I struggle the most. I'm a lover of CRAPPY shows. I love watching the drama unfold. It's hilarious. I'm better about it now (because I don't have much time to watch TV, if at all), but I still need to work on how I'm filling my head with such horrible stuff.
4. Time. Fill your time up with what these days? What we spend our time and money on the most, there our heart will be also.
Good in and good out. It's a simple message tied to so much to work on isn't it? You don't have to live in a box not exposed to the world and all that it has to offer. But, you do need to really take a think about what you're really putting in to see what is really coming out. When you're starting a diet again or looking at why those pants don't fit anymore the best thing someone can tell you is to write everything you eat down. What about doing that with your time and efforts. How are you spending that time? Where DID the day go?? Write it down and see if there is any fat that can be cut out of the diet to make more room for the good stuff.
Good in... Good Out
Bad in.... Bad Out
Anyway, wanted to get this one out... so here it goes!
Been reading this fantastic mother's devotion called "Out of the Spin Cycle" by: Jen Hatmaker. I absolutely love the devotion, but more importantly... I've fallen in love with Jen's writing and her way of putting things. They are so down to earth it is refreshing. If you don't have a study to do, and want one, get it...
ANYWAY, one of the devotions is about good in and out. It's based on the Matthew verse that talks about the people that put in good, good comes out. But the people that put in evil, evil comes out. It's such a simple concept, but so easily looked over by us. What we put into our lives, is the very thing that comes out on our husbands, children, family, friends, and even those we don't really know. You gotta put good in to get out!!! Some things I thought about, that we can all look at to see if we're really putting in good these days:
1. Friendships. Who we spend most of our time and energy with are going to sway us. If we have good friends that help us, pray for us, and encourage us in our life.... that comes out in how we treat those friends and others. If we have friends that are negative and choose to do wrong things on a constant basis... that too will rub off on us, and we will become that (in a sense).
2. Music. I LOVE music.. I love pretty much all music. I'm one of those people that even listens to songs for a good running beat, or because they are fun. Mostly these days I've opted to listen K-Love. I love the songs, and it fills my head with good things.
3. TV. This is where I struggle the most. I'm a lover of CRAPPY shows. I love watching the drama unfold. It's hilarious. I'm better about it now (because I don't have much time to watch TV, if at all), but I still need to work on how I'm filling my head with such horrible stuff.
4. Time. Fill your time up with what these days? What we spend our time and money on the most, there our heart will be also.
Good in and good out. It's a simple message tied to so much to work on isn't it? You don't have to live in a box not exposed to the world and all that it has to offer. But, you do need to really take a think about what you're really putting in to see what is really coming out. When you're starting a diet again or looking at why those pants don't fit anymore the best thing someone can tell you is to write everything you eat down. What about doing that with your time and efforts. How are you spending that time? Where DID the day go?? Write it down and see if there is any fat that can be cut out of the diet to make more room for the good stuff.
Good in... Good Out
Bad in.... Bad Out
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Couple topics....
I've been wanting to write for a while, but am hard pressed to find a moment most days. SINCE the husband and the bash are outside raking leaves (husband's idea) I decided to take this free moment to lay some stuff down!
1.) Lately I've been feeling as though something is wrong with me. Or I stink in many ways.... don't want to get into all the details why, but I know that I'm not the only one out there that has been down on themselves from time to time. Anyway I just kept thinking: what is wrong with me?!? Well, amazingly enough my mom sends me a devotion entitled: "What is Wrong With Me?" It was MEANT TO BE (as my sister and I like to say a lot- usually in a high pitched voice with a bit of an accent.... ask me to say it for you and I'll show you...) ANYWAY, as I read over the devotion I cried mainly because it was healing to my soul. It was SPOT on. So here is what it was all about (hoping this will be healing to yours soul as well). It talked about how we are constantly comparing ourselves to others and believing others are thinking poorly of us, when they aren't. For some reason we are our worst critic. But GOD tells us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. The Bible study also talked about when Adam and Eve first sinned and discovered that they were naked. After that God was talking to them (PS how cool would that have been... jealous!) about why they were hiding, and they said that they were naked and embarrassed. Then God said: "Who told you you were naked?" Meaning... who told you you were not beautifully and wonderfully made? Who told you you were not a precious child of God? We tell ourselves, or compare ourselves, or let others make us feel like we aren't these amazing people, but God sees us as these amazing people, and it's high time you felt that way about yourself too. You are just the right size, just the right beautiful, and just the right everything.... because I know the God that created you, and he doesn't make mistakes! :) So try a little positive outlook on yourself (easier said than done). I've heard some cool tips like finding encouraging Bible Verses and hanging them up to read. Saying I'm beautiful each time you look in the mirror. Or just starting positive self thought (just because you forgot something doesn't mean you are a dummy!). Let me know how it goes! I'll let you know how mine goes....
2.) Mom guilt is the worst. Been dealing with that a lot lately. I know it never gets better, but how do you cope with it all?!?!
3.) I need some cute gift ideas for coworkers and friends that does not cost a lot. Ideas would be great! I have got some from pinterest, but ya know.... I'd love some others!
4.) Blessings!
1.) Lately I've been feeling as though something is wrong with me. Or I stink in many ways.... don't want to get into all the details why, but I know that I'm not the only one out there that has been down on themselves from time to time. Anyway I just kept thinking: what is wrong with me?!? Well, amazingly enough my mom sends me a devotion entitled: "What is Wrong With Me?" It was MEANT TO BE (as my sister and I like to say a lot- usually in a high pitched voice with a bit of an accent.... ask me to say it for you and I'll show you...) ANYWAY, as I read over the devotion I cried mainly because it was healing to my soul. It was SPOT on. So here is what it was all about (hoping this will be healing to yours soul as well). It talked about how we are constantly comparing ourselves to others and believing others are thinking poorly of us, when they aren't. For some reason we are our worst critic. But GOD tells us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. The Bible study also talked about when Adam and Eve first sinned and discovered that they were naked. After that God was talking to them (PS how cool would that have been... jealous!) about why they were hiding, and they said that they were naked and embarrassed. Then God said: "Who told you you were naked?" Meaning... who told you you were not beautifully and wonderfully made? Who told you you were not a precious child of God? We tell ourselves, or compare ourselves, or let others make us feel like we aren't these amazing people, but God sees us as these amazing people, and it's high time you felt that way about yourself too. You are just the right size, just the right beautiful, and just the right everything.... because I know the God that created you, and he doesn't make mistakes! :) So try a little positive outlook on yourself (easier said than done). I've heard some cool tips like finding encouraging Bible Verses and hanging them up to read. Saying I'm beautiful each time you look in the mirror. Or just starting positive self thought (just because you forgot something doesn't mean you are a dummy!). Let me know how it goes! I'll let you know how mine goes....
2.) Mom guilt is the worst. Been dealing with that a lot lately. I know it never gets better, but how do you cope with it all?!?!
3.) I need some cute gift ideas for coworkers and friends that does not cost a lot. Ideas would be great! I have got some from pinterest, but ya know.... I'd love some others!
4.) Blessings!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Melts My Heart
As the Bash grows more and more I sit back and watch the magic. It's amazing how one day he cannot do something, but then the next day he can! I love watching his personality grow and develop. It's just so much fun. It's crazy how each moment of his life envelops my world to where nothing else could possibly matter more (not even pinterest). There are some things he is doing now that I just have to share because they melt my heart:
1. Any time we sit down to eat, he folds his hands and bounces them (telling us... let's pray), then he reaches for my hand and dad's hand and we pray together. It's AMAZING!
2. On that same note, he prays with us before bed. It's crazy to me how such an active and crazy boy can sit still and know that prayer is important enough to listen and sit. Every time we say it's time to pray he sits quietly and folds his hands. How humbling and touching for me!
3. He loves saying "HI" to anyone and everyone. If not once, then two or three times! ;)
4. He has learned sign language, but he does it in his own special way. So MORE is clapping and please is rubbing his pant legs. When he does them together it looks like baseball signs.... "Do you want me to steal second base Bash or give you more food?!?!"
5. Yesterday we were watching K-state play football, and dad was gone with the middle schoolers so it was just the Bash and I. As soon as the Wildcats came out on the field he said.. "dada... dada" Then later he did it again. Not sure if Husband wears a lot of purple and that is why he said that, or WHAT got him to say that, but it was SOOOO cute.
I could go on, but right now those are my very favorite! There are so many times where I think, THIS is why I'm a mom. THIS is why people have more kids, for more moments like this! :) I'm blessed to have such a great child. I'm blessed to have such an amazing husband that helps raise our child to be rounded and loving. What are some of your blessed moments?!?! Please share! I love hearing!
1. Any time we sit down to eat, he folds his hands and bounces them (telling us... let's pray), then he reaches for my hand and dad's hand and we pray together. It's AMAZING!
2. On that same note, he prays with us before bed. It's crazy to me how such an active and crazy boy can sit still and know that prayer is important enough to listen and sit. Every time we say it's time to pray he sits quietly and folds his hands. How humbling and touching for me!
3. He loves saying "HI" to anyone and everyone. If not once, then two or three times! ;)
4. He has learned sign language, but he does it in his own special way. So MORE is clapping and please is rubbing his pant legs. When he does them together it looks like baseball signs.... "Do you want me to steal second base Bash or give you more food?!?!"
5. Yesterday we were watching K-state play football, and dad was gone with the middle schoolers so it was just the Bash and I. As soon as the Wildcats came out on the field he said.. "dada... dada" Then later he did it again. Not sure if Husband wears a lot of purple and that is why he said that, or WHAT got him to say that, but it was SOOOO cute.
I could go on, but right now those are my very favorite! There are so many times where I think, THIS is why I'm a mom. THIS is why people have more kids, for more moments like this! :) I'm blessed to have such a great child. I'm blessed to have such an amazing husband that helps raise our child to be rounded and loving. What are some of your blessed moments?!?! Please share! I love hearing!
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Vicious Cycle Must be Busted...
BEEP BEEP
time to wake up.... I could get out of bed.. OR I could stay IN bed and sleep for another hour... decisions decisions.....
BED....
It wins almost every time!
How do people get out of bed so early in the morning? EVERY morning? I can't seem to get my head off the pillow in time to get ready for work, let alone workout! Every night I tell myself.. "Quit being such an enormous baby and get your rear out of bed." Then morning surfaces and I'm still snoozing.
Here's what's NOT the problem:
I love working out.
I LOVE running.
I feel good when I'm done working out.
I go to bed fairly early so I can get out of bed
I don't know what would get me out of bed. But... I need to find it soon, because I'm not getting any lighter! HAHA!
time to wake up.... I could get out of bed.. OR I could stay IN bed and sleep for another hour... decisions decisions.....
BED....
It wins almost every time!
How do people get out of bed so early in the morning? EVERY morning? I can't seem to get my head off the pillow in time to get ready for work, let alone workout! Every night I tell myself.. "Quit being such an enormous baby and get your rear out of bed." Then morning surfaces and I'm still snoozing.
Here's what's NOT the problem:
I love working out.
I LOVE running.
I feel good when I'm done working out.
I go to bed fairly early so I can get out of bed
I don't know what would get me out of bed. But... I need to find it soon, because I'm not getting any lighter! HAHA!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Getting it done
if you're wondering what happened to the blog the answer is nothing. Turns out being a teacher, mom, runner, wife, praise band leader, choir participant, organizer of 2 small groups, a youth group volunteer, a workout instructor, sister, friend, a crazy pinterest follower, teaching blog follower, and a person that likes to sleep at some point it's hard to get this done!
I'm sure you are all nodding in agreement that it's just a crazy to try and fit it all in a day. I don't know what you do, but I've been waking up at 5:30 (or trying to) to get my exercise in... which leads me to my funny blog experience (hopefully I'll have more to come... sooner than like a billion years.. but no promises)
So... I've been running in the mornings around 5:30. I thought there were more crazies out there like ME who just really need to get their workouts in, and the only time they can possibly fit it in is at the worst hours of the day.... butt crack of dawn- o- thirty. BUT, they are either don't exist OR are crazy... but not crazy enough to go out in the pitch dark and workout so they stay inside or go to a gym...
There have been few encounters of people as I lurk in the night streets. But they aren't usually working out. Now, before I get more into my story you must know that I have a very active imagination that is WAY crazy. I frequently think someone is going to kill me in my sleep. Kill me when I'm getting into my garage. Kill me when I'm getting out or into my car anywhere I go.I've also had real thoughts when I'm driving in the dark that someone is going to jump in front of my car and order me to stop because they are being chased by someone that is going to kill them if I don't help... and I'm still not sure how that one ends...
ANYWAY, so as I'm running IN THE DARK my imagination goes crazy. A wolf is going to hop out of the field and eat me... you know... normal things. But when I see people out and about putting things in their cars, I also think.... I hope that's not a body and if it is did I just witness it? Did they see me? Are they are going to chase me and kill me because I saw them? So when this does happen I always have the urge to scream: "I DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING!" As I run by them... just so they know! :)
Share your thoughts, concerns, funny weirdness, or good workout stories.. the door is open for a lot here! :)
I'm sure you are all nodding in agreement that it's just a crazy to try and fit it all in a day. I don't know what you do, but I've been waking up at 5:30 (or trying to) to get my exercise in... which leads me to my funny blog experience (hopefully I'll have more to come... sooner than like a billion years.. but no promises)
So... I've been running in the mornings around 5:30. I thought there were more crazies out there like ME who just really need to get their workouts in, and the only time they can possibly fit it in is at the worst hours of the day.... butt crack of dawn- o- thirty. BUT, they are either don't exist OR are crazy... but not crazy enough to go out in the pitch dark and workout so they stay inside or go to a gym...
There have been few encounters of people as I lurk in the night streets. But they aren't usually working out. Now, before I get more into my story you must know that I have a very active imagination that is WAY crazy. I frequently think someone is going to kill me in my sleep. Kill me when I'm getting into my garage. Kill me when I'm getting out or into my car anywhere I go.I've also had real thoughts when I'm driving in the dark that someone is going to jump in front of my car and order me to stop because they are being chased by someone that is going to kill them if I don't help... and I'm still not sure how that one ends...
ANYWAY, so as I'm running IN THE DARK my imagination goes crazy. A wolf is going to hop out of the field and eat me... you know... normal things. But when I see people out and about putting things in their cars, I also think.... I hope that's not a body and if it is did I just witness it? Did they see me? Are they are going to chase me and kill me because I saw them? So when this does happen I always have the urge to scream: "I DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING!" As I run by them... just so they know! :)
Share your thoughts, concerns, funny weirdness, or good workout stories.. the door is open for a lot here! :)
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