Monday, May 9, 2011

Monday Meandering for May 9, 2011

Verse of the Week...
Romans 8:1-2 - "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death."

Bible Study...
* Reading through Exodus.
* In the Eye of the Storm by Max Lucado

Husband Encouragement...
* Pray for him at least 3 times daily; first thing in the morning, at lunch time, and on the way home from work. If things come up, could pray more often, but pray for sure at these set times.
* Bake him chocolate chip cookies.
* Greet him with a smile, hug, and kiss each morning and at the end of each work day.

Personal Goals...
* Exercise daily.
* Blog eating goals and stick to them.
* Set aside some time to relax this week.

Work Goals...
* Write Monthly Reports.
* Prepare for speaking part at orientation.
* Inspect all 500 prizes.
* Schedule registration desk.
* Call volunteers.
* Attend volunteer reception.
* Type up directions for kick-off crafts.
* Meet with each staff person.
* Get to working on evaluations for personal board.

New Habit of the Month...
* Moving in May
M = run (30 min.)
Tu = weights (upper & lower body)
W = run (30 min.)
Th = weights (upper & lower body)
F = Date Night
Sa = swim (30 min.)
Su = bike, swim, or walk

Seven in 2011 Plan...
M = dust
Tu = vac
W = quick mop
Th = bathrooms
F = Date Night
Sa = declutter for 1 hour
Su = rest, trash

Zone... Kitchen
M = scrub stove top
Tu = wipe down the doors to all cabinets with a hot, soapy rag
W = clean out the fig and wipe it down
Th = wipe down all small appliances with a hot, soapy rag

Menu...
M = beans & rice, salad, and cornbread
Tu = eat out (I have to work 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, and My Love needs to go to his sister's play.)
W = chicken spaghetti with spinach and garlic bread
Th = eat out (I have bible study right after work and will have no time to cook.)
F = Date Night
Sa = lentil soup, rice, and cornbread
Su = homemade pizza for lunch and breakfast for dinner

Must Do...
* Wash CopperMan's ears twice a day and put medicine in.
* Give CopperMan his monthly meds.
* Upload pics from our WI vacation.
* Mail shell and pics to niece.
* Call out of town friends. I miss them and really need to make the effort to keep in touch and catch up.

Fun...
* Calling out of town friends.
* Date Night
* Bath time Reading. - I have a really good book, and I plan to take time to read in the tub. Great way to relax.

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
* My Love, my dear husband.
* CopperMan, my lovable dog.
* Good books and bath time.
* My mom.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Verse of the Week...
“and My people who are called by My name humble themselves, pray and seek My face, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.” - 2 Chronicles 7:14

Bible Study...
* One Year Bible/ Old Testament Portion (currently reading in Exodus)

Husband Encouragement...
* Work on staying calm and being calmly assured that God has things under control.
* Work on the budget and find designated spending money for each of us.
* Don't be so quick to say no to his suggestions. Consider saying yes more often and in so doing show him my trust and affirm him as leader in our home.
* Pray for him at three designated times of the day - first thing in the morning, at lunch, and on the way home from work. And, be specific.
* Take "things" to God first and My Love second.
* Start changing out pictures and interior decor to make the house look more like "us" and less like "me".

Personal Goals...
* Walk CopCop each night.
* Exercise/run or walk at least every other day.
* Lift weights at least one day.
* Relax and "smell the flowers" or "be childish" in small doses at least a little everyday.

Work Goals...
* Work on Registration Desk schedule
* Finish calling volunteers (need 25)
* Complete scheduling daycares
* Start cutting for SLP Kick-Off
* Make games for kick-off

New Habit of the Month...
* Declutter for four 15 minute sessions on my day off.

Seven in 2011 Plan/Goal...
M - vacuum
Tu - dust
W - quick mop
Th - bathrooms/ bible study
F - Date Night
Sa - four 15 minute declutter sessions
Su - rest/trash

Must Do...
* Pay Bills
* Record receipts
* Make appointment with allergist
* Make appointment with dentist for My Love
* Make eye appointment

Zone... Living Room & spare bedrooms
Th - empty picture frames & order new pictures to go in them
F - declutter - Put everything into three categories... keep, give away, & trash.
Sa - Date Night
Su - rest

Menu...
M - quinoa & bean salad, steamed broccoli topped with cheese & skillet chicken
Tu - bbq pork tenderloin, brown rice, whole wheat biscuits, grilled zucchini, steamed carrots
W - grilled steak, field peas, brown rice, with a romaine & arugula salad
Th - Mellow Mushroom
F - TBD
Sa - Date Night
Su - leftovers

Fun Things...
* Date Night

Things I'm Thankful for This Week...
1. My Love
2. CopperMan
3. Home
4. My Bed
5. My couch
6. My pillows
7. My Mom