Our 4th of July was lovely. Truly it was. My love-for-setting-things-on-fire was interrupted when Hannah got some thing in her eye. I had to rinse her eye out for some time, and missed the fireworks display trying to get her to bed.
Ian stayed outside to lay on a blanket with one of my very best friends, and his comments went a little like this:
Auntie Lisa. Did you know that some times when I am trying to fall asleep at night I hear a pack of wild dogs running down the street?
The first comment that came into my head was: Is that so?
We have also explained to the the children that some fireworks are illegal and should be not be lite off because of the dangers involved. Ian had a comment about THAT as well.
Auntie Lisa.... (as he could see in the sky that some one was firing off illegal fireworks)... I think the people that light off those fireworks don't love Jesus.
My thoughts on that comment?: Um, if you say so, kid.
Now, onto this era of trying to figure out where I fit into blog-sphere. This is what I have figured out, being torn between not wanting to miss out, and making sure I have time for other important things in my life:
A. I need to focus on forging friendships that reach beyond the computer screen. Why? I simply need to. I need to learn to trust more. I need to learn that it is alright to lean on the people that I love. Trust in them so that I can share more of myself, and realize that it is OK to do that. I feel more safe, writing my feelings, then actually talking about them. I need to trust more in the human race.
B. I'm down sizing. Reading less. I was reading about 30 blogs, now I'm only going to read about 15. Putting in the time for those that I feel like my connection has reached beyond blogging alone.
A little of this, a little of that. I think I just might get the hang of this.
I have started my THIRD twenty hour work week. And, it's going alright. Not to mention I got my FIRST paycheck today. My house is clean. I am miserably behind on the laundry. I did start dinner early, though, and there are still a slew of things I need to get to through out this week. Like planning Hannah's baptism, and a meal for the FOURTY plus people that will be attending. I need to call in reinforcements. Care to join me?
13 comments:
It is easier the more you tell you your story. Your kids are lucky to have you for a mom.
Let's keep in touch, whatever you decide.
Ian is a crack up!
Okay, I totally want to get together, but I'm leaving Wednesday night. So..either Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning ish. I'm sorry I haven't let you know sooner...with the holiday, things have been crazed.
I hear you on the blog reading. I'm trying to down size, too. But it's hard. :)
Ohh Misty, I wish I lived closer. Then I could help you with the buffet for Hannah's baptism. Nothing would give me more pleasure. As for the rest . . . you have to do what you have to do, what is right for you and for your family. I have a lot of blogs that I read as well, but I don't read them all every day. I have a shedule and I read each one about once or twice a week and play catch up. That way I don't miss out on all my favourite people, of which you are one. I feel a special kinship with you for various reasons, so you are an every day read, or an as often as you write read. :-) XXOO
PS-laundry is something that never goes away no matter how old you get or how far the kids may move away from home. I wish someone would invent self cleaning, self ironing clothing!
♡ Ian cracks me up! I hear you on the blog thing. I'm having a hard time keeping up too especially with moving and all that jazz. Have a great week!
I love his comments! That is so funny!
If I lived a few thousand miles closer, I'd be happy to help you prepare for your big dinner.
Your house is clean and you are working 20 hours a week? Seriously, that is awesome.
I hope you are enjoying your summer.
baptisms always make me feel older. Pablo's coming Aug baptism will be the second in my little family. I'm getting SO old. =)
It is so hard to keep it all together. We have to just keep going. I downsized my blog reading a while ago, and it has helped bunches. I also don't post as often. A lot of the blogs on my bloglines are ones that talk about things I am interested in. Right now it is redoing some of my furniture. Hoping I will actually get around to doing it.
Good luck with work!
"A little of this, a little of that. I think I just might get the hang of this." Sounds like the perfect plan!
I totally know what you mean! Its so hard to get out there in the world and really...really talk to people. I think I have become lazy since I have been a stay at home mom about face to face discussions or phone conversations even. Its like I had become anti social. Now that I work like 40 hours a week, I am talking to people more, seeing that there are really caring and genuine people out there...its inspiring to know that there is more to life than what is beyond these 4 walls of my house.
And congrats on your paycheck! I love the feeling of getting paid too...but then...reality hits and it goes to bills anyway. Haha!
Talk to you soon.
Good luck with the Baptism & entertaining! Kudos to Hannah on her decision to be baptized.
I downsized my blog reading awhile back. I don't make it around nearly as frequently, and I've learned that it's ok. The people who are interested in what I have to say keep coming back, even when I visit less frequently.
Good plan on the blogging downsizing plan. It's hard. I, too, feel those feelings. I want to keep up on everyone, but then get overwhelmed when I'm super behind on reading (like right now).
I hope you're finding what you need in the friendship world beyond the computer screen. Wish we could hang out in real life...outside with the kids, laughing, watching, observing.
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