Monday Meanderings for February 28, 2011

Verse of Week...
2 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. "


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


Husband Encouragement...
* Make sure that in our little "pack" of three he and our dog know he outranks the dog.
* Work on being soft and calmly assured that God has things under control.
* Pray for him at least three times daily.
* Wear something he likes to go out on Date Night.
* Relax and spend time talking and snuggling with him each evening.


Personal Goals...
* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan.
* Pamper self a little daily.
* Work out 5 days this week.


Work Goals...
* Rely heavily on God for guidance while interviewing again this week.
* Update an evaluation.
* Monthly report due by end of the week.
* Improve communications.


New Habit of the Month...
Schedule my evenings. (MARCH) Make it a point to get my "chores" and bedtime routine completed by 9:00 PM.


** "Let's Go for Seven in 2011!"** (JANUARY, FEBRUARY, and continuing)

M - Vac, grocery shop
Tu - Dust, focus on organization for 7 mins (filling system)
W - Quick Mop, focus on organization for 7 mins (filling system)
Th - Scrub Bathrooms (Ladies Bible Study)
F - date night
Sa - change the sheets
Su - trash, rest


Must Do...
* Load video of dolphin show and sea lion show for nieces to watch.
* Get together things to mail for wedding scrapbook.


Menu ...
Snack - Whole Grain Marshmallow Crispy Bars
M - Pickle Fish pizza and Baby Arugula & Spinach salad
Tu - Eggs-traordinary Stuffed Toasty Baskets with Lemony Greens (make 12) & peaches
W - Chicken, Brie, & Bacon Turnovers with roasted asparagus & carrots
Th - P'Sghetti & Meatballs, steamed broccoli, & garlic bread
F - Date Night
Sa - Chicken Burgers with Barbecue Onion Sauce, baked beans, and slaw
Su - Slow-Cooker Lasagna & garlic bread


FUN THINGS!
* Ladies Bible Study
* Date Night
* Relaxation time planned into each evening
* Biking with My Love and my SIL


Things I'm thankful for today...
1. God. How could I face life without Him.
2. My Love. I truly think I have the best man in the world as my husband, and I thank God for the gift of him everyday.
3. CopperMan, the most loving dog in the world.
4. Girl-friends
5. Rocu & Netflix
6. Video chatting