And Provisions, I Did Get.

Well, according to the National Weather Service, we are about to experience the worst winter storm in our area since 1912. Yowsa. And well, let's just say...people are FREAKING OUT.  Of course, I can't really judge, because I have done a little freaking out of my own today. I mean, I am hardly equipped with the appropriate survival skills for an apocalyptic storm, being a member of the 21st century and all. I wasn't even in Brownies as a little girl.

So, after some research (okay, scrolling Facebook statuses), I decided the thing to do was to go to town for provisions. According to my FB friends, the store of the "super"ness was NOT the place to go. In my denial, I decided to peruse the parking lot anyway. It didn't look entirely foreboding, so I took a gander through the window as I drove by the front of the store. Right. Game over. Time to travel across the street to a more pleasant store...you know, the one with the target? I decided to get as many things as possible there and then brave the local grocery store for the rest. It turned out to be a good plan. I do SO love the store with the target.

And provisions, I did get.  What is it about an impending storm that brings on the clearly instinctual desire for JUNK FOOD? I mean, whatever would I do if I was snowed in for any period of time and I had no Doritoes, place and bake cookies, or HEAVEN FORBID, Coca-Cola? It's truly a scary thought. In all seriousness, I do TRY to eat healthy most of the time, but a girl has her weaknesses and I would certainly not want to have a weak moment in the middle of a snowstorm with no possible way of getting to the store with the target.

Don't worry (Mom), I also got bread, milk, eggs, and bottled water. And (Dad) we are planning to fill the bathtubs with water and gather plenty of candles, matches, etc.  Unfortunately, we have no fireplace, generator, or four wheel drive vehicle, but we do have sweet friends who do. AND they have offered to share. I told you they were sweet.

So. for now we are hunkering down, praying for the best case scenario and holding fast to this promise...

“Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don’t get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes." 

Matthew 6:34

(The Message)

Musings

I can't stop blowing my nose! I can't understand the biology behind where all that stuff comes from!

Apparently my first week Kindermusik classes is being met with a MAJOR winter storm. Lovely.

I had a birthday a little over a week ago and this is what my husband gave me...

It's the grown-up version of this.  Seriously, go out and buy both of them today. If I could I would buy you all copies and give them to you myself. They are THAT good. Underneath the Jesus Calling devotional (seriously click on that link and BUY it!) book is a new journal in pink and brown (it matches my Bible, you guys!). Big points for Rich on this one. We also went out as a family to Olive Garden after lunch and it was truly a lovely time. And anyone with kids knows that that is saying A LOT.

I am currently in love with reed diffusers. Where have they been all my life? Especially the ones in the pretty bottles. I love the lavender vanilla version I got from Target recently! Yes, I bought a birthday present for myself.

Back to Kindermusik, I had a free preview class this week and it was FUN! We had a great time. I have several kiddos enrolled, but am still hoping and praying for more.

Oh yeah, I started back to running. Remember, I started running a couple of years ago and even ran my first 5K! I am not necessarily training for a particular 5K this time, although, I may decide to run one. However, I am using the Couch to 5K app and I LOVE it. I highly recommend it if you are wanting to give running a try. Trust me people, if I can do it, anyone can!!

And, I suppose that is all for now. Over and out.

My Winter Cold Survival Kit

A little chicken noodle soup. Easy peasy, you don't even have to add water! And tasty, too.

Some hot tea. Okay, you gotta add a little water here...and some milk and sugar. British style all the way.

My favorite fuzzy blanket.

A pretty box of Kleenex, but SO wishing they were Puffs Plus right now. I'm feeling a little Rudolph nose coming on.

And entertainment for all. This is a delightful "feel good" movie. The perfect choice for a day when you're feeling NOT so good.

Top it off with a little chocolate, complete with cheery saying inside. And you are well on your way to a full recovery!

Reset

Behind on Blogging.

Behind on personal email.

Behind on work email.

Behind on paperwork.

Behind on dishes.

Behind on laundry.

Behind on DVR shows.

Behind on Facebook.

Behind on house cleaning.

Behind on grocery shopping.

I need a reset button.

A Jolly Happy Soul

The "S" Word

Thankfully my kids are still not very knowledgeable in the world of cuss words. However, Richie is 9 nine now and I keep expecting for him to come home with a "doozy" at any point. We have told him that he should never repeat a word if he doesn't know what it means and that if he ever hears one that he doesn't understand that he can always come to us and ask us what it means and we will tell him.

A couple years ago one of his teachers came up to me after church to tell me that he announced in class that he had trouble controlling his tongue to not say the "S" word. I was slightly concerned until he revealed that the "S" word in question was actually STUPID.

Fast forward to this week when he received some Scrabble silly bands as a party favor. He opened the package in the car and was very disappointed to find that none of the initials for his name were in the package. He decided to make the best of the situation and spell a different word. After a few minutes of thinking it over, he said, "Oh man, the only word I can make is a cuss word." Curious, I asked him what cuss word he could make. He replied, "It's the "S" word. I was pretty sure that the "S" word was probably no longer "stupid", but I wasn't sure, so I asked him to spell it for me.

This is the "cuss" word he spelled.

S
*
E
*
X

Bwahahahahahaha!

After I composed myself, I attempted to explain how that particular word is not really a cuss word, but probably not one he should be using, either.

Oh, the joys and challenges of motherhood!

Open To His Grace

Okay, this is the "open to His grace" pose that I mentioned in my last post! That is my (Christ centered) yoga teacher, Robyn in the front.  Isn't she pretty? I think you can tell from this picture that Christ shines brightly through her! Thanks for the visual aid, Robyn!

Also, if you want to look for a Christ centered yoga class near you and you don't live in Btown, click here to see if there are any in your area. OR you could order a video from Yahweh Yoga and try it on your own at home. I have Gentle Journey and love it!