My Mum's Day

Today is Mother’s Day so Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums out there. Had an early start again this morning. Would have loved a big long sleep in but it was not to be. DH was doing an item at church today and had to be out there by 8am for practise. I miss having two cars. I got a cup of tea and a nutragrain breakfast bar in bed. The kids came running in with plenty of hugs and kisses. They gave me a Chris Tomlin CD, a bookmark, hand decorated clothes hanger, a pink lunch box and pink measuring cups. After a mad rush to get ready we headed off to church. I dropped DH and the kids and proceeded to Maccas for breakfast. My Mum’s Day treat for me.
Got back to church in time to watch some of the practise then head off for Zone (our Sunday School). I was only planning on staying for the beginning bit and then going to hang out in the Chill Out room. They had plenty of teachers today and I’m a floater usually. But as I was passing Girl Zone (girls – ages 12-15) they called me in so I joined them for the lesson. I had filled in for their teacher last week. They must have enjoyed it.
Church service was next. It was really nice. There were chairs set up around tables and yummy food on each table to snack on. We had three different women speak and Pastor Rob. I loved DH’s item. It was Mountain of God by Third Day. He truly has a beautiful voice. A friend of mine also did an item. She was great too and it was good to see her get past her shyness to stand up there.
I have been thinking about getting DD singing lesson but couldn’t really afford it at the moment. A teenager at church who sings offered to give her some basic lesson for free. That’s great, even better because her mum, a friend will bring her over here for the lessons and we can have a cuppa and chat while the lesson is on.
This afternoon was a bit of a veg out. Barbie “Thumbelina” was on TV so I watched that with DD. Had a short snooze too. Did a couple of laps around the park late this arvo. That brings the total to 21laps.
We had chicken nuggets for tea. They were yummo! Would have preferred for DH to cook me a gourmet meal but if you don’t ask you don’t get. Plus he’s not feeling well.
Well that’s about it. I still have to ring my Mum so I’d better go.

Luv and Hugs

God bless

Jo

Saturday 9th May 2009

I’m writing this on Sunday so things aren’t as fresh in my mind. Things fade away way too quickly for my liking. Would have written it yesterday but kids and DH hogged the computer. I really miss my laptop at times like that. Although I shouldn’t use that as an excuse really because I could have just hand written something down and transferred it to the computer. Oh well…next time I’ll know better…maybe.
Okay firstly, I walked a couple more laps of the park Friday afternoon so my total is now 19.
I got up reasonably early and went to Garage Sales with DH and kids. DS found a small TV stand with storage underneath for his Playstation 2. DD got some back issues of some kid’s magazines. I got a paper recycling kit and some clothes for me and DD. Then we went into town. I went to the library while DH and kids went to the Christian Bookstore to do some Mother’s Day shopping. Borrowed some craft books out for myself, found a few fairy novels and ladybird books for DD (she has a project to do for school) and DS came and got a few novels too. Went home then.
After lunch I took the kids to their school fete. It was a touch dull so we got some fairy floss and went home. Oh I bought a cute little bag and a bookmark before we left. After that I had to go pick up my Mum from town. She is in a craft group and they had a shop open for the two weeks leading up to Mother’s Day. It was closing up and I had to get her gear home. My mum doesn’t drive so I was the taxi this time. Mum insisted I stay for a cuppa. Normally I would have been happy to stay but I really wanted to get some walking in. Oh well. More to do another time.
We had my niece’s 21st birthday party at night. It was an interesting event. My brother and sister-in-law are not together because of his involvement in a church which is really a cult. He did not attend the party which was sad. The rest of my family was there and lots of people from our church. I was a really good night all up.
Well that about all from Saturday.
Jo

8th May 2009

Howdee all,

Think I’m getting or perhaps already got a cold. I feel kinda yucky today. I’ve also been a bit testy too. This morning I couldn’t find my purse and I was freaking. I was sure I’d put it in my bedroom but it was nowhere to be seen. The kids were being mildly annoying and I ended up swearing at my daughter. Ugh!!! I was so ashamed of myself. Swearing is something I find detestable. I used to swear a lot I admit but I thought I’d finally broken the habit. I spoke to my daughter after school and apologised for my behaviour. I am so grateful I have such forgiving children. Oh and I forgot to mention…I found my purse. Somehow it had ended up in the bottom of my church basket.
Did a bit of web surfing and found a heap of free printable stationery. Saved some and printed off some for me and the kids. Took up most of the morning. Usually on Friday morning I have a friend come over for a cuppa and we sit and chat and do whatever craft project we are doing at the moment. But she couldn’t come today. So I guess that excuses my lengthy internet time.
DH was home early from work today. He was home by 1pm so I took advantage of having the car and went out. I went into lincraft and bought some wool for this rug I’m crocheting. Then I went to the Christian Bookshop to get a Mother’s day pressy for my Mum and a 21st Birthday pressy for my niece. For Mum I got a book called Australian Stories for Women and for my niece I got a pretty lilac bible cover. I hope they both like them. Then I went to BigW to buy a new kettle. Ours died this morning and then I nearly burnt myself trying to pour boiling water into a mug from a saucepan. Lastly I filled up the car with petrol. Oh I grabbed a few grocerys too.
Anyhow the kids are home from school now and I think DH want the computer soon so I’d better finish up.
Oh as for my walking progress I have walked around the park 17 times so far.

Maryborough Fitness Challenge

Hello peoples of the world. Thought I’d better write something. I’m tired….thought I’d let you know. Don’t know why. Maybe it’s all the exercise. Evil exercise. Actually I don’t think that. Exercise is evil at all. I really need to get fit too. This month I’ve entered the Maryborough Fitness Challenge which is raising money for High School Chaplaincy. A great cause I must say. My two kids are getting involved too. My goal is to walk around my local park 100 times this month. I usually try to walk the dogs around once a day. So I’m going from maybe 30 times a month to 100 times. I think I can do it. I hope. Please pray for me. I so want to get healthy. I am determined this time. And I think I’ve found out that exercise is the key for me. I’m really not a diet person….it really is just die with a t on the end for me. Plus I really hate being told what to do so being told what I can and can’t eat is just out of the question. I’m not hugely overweight anyway. I only want to drop a couple of dress sizes. I also want to strength by back. I have slight scoliosis and my back goes out regularly. I also may have cracked my vertebrae when I fell on the step just after Christmas. This is giving me a lot of grief at the moment. I’m not looking for sympathy at all. It’s just a fact I have to deal with. Well anyhow I have to go and get some more things ticked off my To do list. TaTa Loveys.

Thankful Thursday...oops Friday

I am thankful for so many things in my life. I don't say it enough though and sometimes I forget just how blessed I truly am.

- I have a wonderful husband and two happy healthy children
- I have friends who care about me and want to spend time with me
- I have my darling pets
- I have food and a home
- I have choices in life
- I have freedom to speak, worship God and have an opinion
- People respect me
- I am valued
Luv and Hugs
God Bless
Jo

Trips

What is the last trip you took and where did you go?
Last trip I took was last year to Brisbane. DH had a leadership conference to go to so me and the kids came with him and stayed with his grandfather. Was an interesting weekend. We thought we'd had a great time and everyone got on well but after we got back all this wierd stuff blew up. Don't want to really go into it. DH's family are difficult to say the least. Let's just say it'll be a long while before we spend time with these particular relatives again. Oh I should say this doesn't included DH's mother. It's his father's side of the family.
Anyway I'd much rather go into future trips. DH is away at the Sunshine Coast for a Pastors and Leaders retreat at the moment. He gets back on Saturday night. Next weekend I'm off to a Ladies Retreat at Mapleton. Soooooooo loooking forward to that. The theme this year is dreams come true. On Saturday night we are having a cinderella party. Should be great fun.
Also our family is going to Easterfest this year. Can't wait for that one. DD is a huge Rebecca St James fan and want s to get her autograph. Only bit I'm not too sure about is camping. I'm an indoors girl.
Luv and hugs
God Bless
Jo

What I enjoy doing

Write a list of things you really enjoy doing:

1. Drinking chai vanilla lattes
2. Scrapbooking
3. cross-stitch
4. crochet
5. craft in general
6. spending time with friends
7. reading
8. writing, especially poetry
9. cuddling
10. eating good food
11. looking at a nice clean house, not the cleaning though
12. spending time with my pets

I don't most of these things anywhere near enough. Looking at this list makes me realise that I should make the time to do things for me. I do read alot though and I am spending more time with friends. I actually have friends now. Yippee! I used to have a lot of aquaintences but not real friends.
When I'm down I tend to just sit playing games on the computer or watching TV. I want to start doing other things like the list above. I look forward to journaling about my experiences doing just that.
Luv and Hugs

God Bless

Jo