Monday, April 4, 2011

Monday Meanderings... April 4, 2011

Verse of Week...

Ephesians 1:7 - "In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace"


Bible Study...

* One Year Bible: Old Testament

* What Makes a Man Feel Loved/ Barnes, Bob

* In the Eye of the Storm/ Lucado, Max (Chapter 16)


Husband Encouragement...

* Work on being soft and calmly assured that God has things under control.

* Pray for him at least three times daily.

* Relax and spend time talking and snuggling with him each evening.

* Make him a yummy snack.

* Don't accuse him when I tell him what is bothering me. Learn to tell him what is wrong in a new way.


Personal Goals...

* Press on with "7 in 2011" plan.

* Add a "Zone" routine.

* Spend some time enjoying reading. I miss reading. I have been too busy to do it for fun lately. * Work out 5 days this week.


Work Goals...

* Start school visits.

* Start calling volunteers for kick-off.

* Prepare shopping list for SLP.

* Lead attitude change with a good attitude from me.


New Habit of the Month...

April - De-clutter in at least four 15 minute increments on my day off.

March - Schedule my evenings. Make it a point to get my "chores" and bedtime routine completed by 9:00 PM. Be sure to include walking

CopCop. January & February - 7 in 2011 plan


** "Let's Go for Seven in 2011!"**

(JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH and continuing)

M - Vacuum

Tu - Dust

W - Quick Mop

Th - Scrub Bathrooms (Ladies Bible Study)

F - change the sheets

Sa - Date Night!

Su - trash, rest


Must Do...

* Mail scrapbook stuff to SIL.

* Pay bills.

* Tweak our budget.

* CopperMan's monthly meds. (buy & give)

* Get CopperMan some more food.


Zone: Kitchen

M - scrub down the counter tops- hot soapy water wipe down the counters from front to back and side to side. Tu - kitchen trash can - use a soapy rag and wipe down the sides and the bottom. W - scrub kitchen sink faucets

Th - surfaces of big appliances, doors, handles, and surfaces.

F - four 15 minute declutter sessions in the back bedrooms and living room


Menu ...


M - leftovers

Tu - Moe's (grocery shop)

W - London Broil with Onion Vinaigrette, brown rice and carrots

Th - spaghetti, salad, & garlic bread

F - Spinach-Stuffed Steaks with Sauteed Onions, baked potatoes and green beans

Sa - Date Night

Su - eat from freezer


FUN THINGS!

* Date Night!

* Ladies bible study

* Possibly having some friends over for dinner Friday night


Things I'm Thankful for Today...

* God's love & provision. A God who helps me daily. I couldn't face the day without him.

* My Love. He chose me and made me feel really special this weekend. He is a true gift from God.

* CopperMan. The best, most loving dog a girl could have.

* Books (Christmas gifts) with no "due dates"!

* Bible Study Ladies... precious gifts & lights in my life from God.

* Gym Membership with swimming pool!

* TV/Netflix - mental/emotional escape without packing!

* Leftovers = nights without cooking! We usually only have enough to cover lunch the next day. This weekend we had enough to give me an extra night off. I'm thanking God for that.

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