Monday Meanderings... January 31, 2011

Verse of Week...
"You, LORD, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you." - Psalm 86:5

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

Husband Encouragement...
* Say "Thank you" often.
* Let stuff go.... don't hold him to the perfectionist standards I am trying to release myself from.
* Watch my tone of voice. Speak softly.
* Get over my independence and need him. Then let him know how I need him.
* Pray for him at least three times daily.
* Make small talk in the morning. ["Good Morning", "Thank you", kiss & hug]
* Make time each evening to give him undivided attention.

Personal Goals...
* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan. I dropped off toward the end of last week. However, as FLY Lady says, "I am not behind." I plan to just start where the plan puts me this week.
* 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.

Work Goals...
* Complete at least one evaluation.
* Write & send in program planning sheets for April - August.
* Finish monthly reports.
* Improve communication.
* Evaluate proposed new schedule and make recommendations.

New Habit of the Month...
I had a hard time with this toward the end of last week and this week anticipate being especially tired when I get home in the evenings. I already know it is going to be a busy and emotionally taxing week at work. So, I plan to really press myself to do the first chore listed each evening, but if my body is hurting at that point, I will not press to do the second one. I give myself permission now to not be perfect this next week.

** "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
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 of birthday to nieces! I have been meaning to do this for two weeks!
* Mail craft to nieces.

Menu
(I anticipate being tired this week. I have a lot of deadlines at work. So, I am planning easy meals.)
M - p. 140 of Weight Watchers Favorites book - Tamale Pie with a side of broccoli
Tu - spinach sauce spaghetti & garlic bread
W - fried egg turkey burgers with sweet potato fries & fruit salad
Th - beef stew & salad
F - Greek chicken & potatoes with green beans and whole wheat biscuits
Sa - pork chops with apple sauce, rice, and brussel sprouts
Su - out & leftovers

FUN THINGS!
* Watching TV to unwind at the end of the day.
* Bible Study starting back.
* Swimming at the Y.

Things I'm thankful for today...
1. God's love and provision. How blessed I am to have a savior who is interested in every intricate detail of my life and wants me to come to Him daily with my all.
2. My Love
3. CopperMan
4. Girl-friends
5. Our new Rocu
6. Netflix
7. YMCA