Monday Meanderings... January 10

Verse of Week...
Matthew 6:19-21 - “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."


Bible Study...
* One Year Bible
* What Makes a Man Feel Loved/ Barnes, Bob
* In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max

Husband Encouragement...

* Be authentically thankful for all he does.
* Let him lead our home.
* Pray for him.
* Try to do one small thing every day to show him he is special to me.
* Make small talk in the morning. ["Good Morning", "Thank you", kiss & hug]
* Make time each evening to give him undivided attention.
* Make him something chocolate.

Personal Goals...

* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan. Made good progress last week. Saw results. Don't give up because it is hard. Keep going.
* Enjoy life. Stop and smell the roses. Find at least one thing to look forward to and enjoy at home and at work EACH day.

New Habit of the Month...
** "Let's Go for Seven in 2011!"**

M - Vac - spend 7 mins focused on cleaning one area
Tu - Dust - find new homes for 7 things or organize 7 things
W - Quick Mop - spend 7 mins focused on cleaning one area (Birthday: Take this night off.)
Th - Scrub Bathrooms - organize 7 things
F - Purge magazines/catalogs/mail - 7 minutes on one area
Sa - Change Sheets - organize 7 things
Su - Empty all trash cans - rest

MUST Do...
* Mail pictures & cards to nieces.
* grocery shop
* start back at gym

Menu (Start Rachael Ray's "Book of 10")

M - BBQ Sloppy Chicken Pan Pizza (p. 16) & green beans
Tu - Lamb "Stew" with pork chops instead of lamb with peas & whole wheat rolls (p. 17)
W - Birthday/night OFF
Th - Grilled Chicken Caesar with Bacon-Herb-Parmesan "Croutons" (p.18)
F - Smoky Black Bean and Rice Stoup (p. 20) with cornbread and coleslaw
Sa - Mostly Green Curry Veggies and "Chicken" Over Coconut "Brown" Rice (p. 21) with steamed carrots
Su - leftovers

FUN THINGS!

* Watching Eureka.
* Getting back to jogging and swimming.
* Friday off.
* Birthday Wednesday

3 things I'm thankful for today...

1. Our new Rocu & Netflix
2. My Love & Copper Man
3. Piano