Comments on: P365 - Day 66 (Down and Out) http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/ The musings and ravings of a bloggart family Mon, 1 Dec 2008 20:10:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: Aunt Kate http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-581 Aunt Kate Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:28:26 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-581 Hi, Sweet Katherine. There isn't much more to say!! But I won't let that stop me, right!! Thanks for being real and sharing. As you can see/read--it helps all of us!! God loves you SOOOO much. Me, too. Aunt Kate Hi, Sweet Katherine. There isn’t much more to say!! But I won’t let that stop me, right!!

Thanks for being real and sharing. As you can see/read–it helps all of us!!

God loves you SOOOO much.

Me, too. Aunt Kate

]]> By: Rachel B http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-579 Rachel B Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:51:50 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-579 Oh, Kath--It's so easy to lack joy for all the things that need to get done. This winter has been especially difficult for me that way. But I feel quite rebellious about the unstructured personality thing. There are so many hordes telling us moms that we are to be organized, neat, with beautiful houses, fit appearances, nicely clad children, planned meals, all appropriately budgeted, of course. But you know, unstructured personalities offer so many wonderful gifts--a fun, relaxed, accepting nature that truly loves, tolerates, and welcomes in lots of kinds of people as well as the ability to immediately switch gears to do whatever needs to be done. Organized, neatfreak people are wonderful, but so are flexible, fun, people-lovers. Our personalities ought to be given more credit!..... And it sounds to me like you handled everything right, since Tim barely noticed your down-ness. Lots of hugs. Oh, Kath–It’s so easy to lack joy for all the things that need to get done. This winter has been especially difficult for me that way. But I feel quite rebellious about the unstructured personality thing. There are so many hordes telling us moms that we are to be organized, neat, with beautiful houses, fit appearances, nicely clad children, planned meals, all appropriately budgeted, of course. But you know, unstructured personalities offer so many wonderful gifts–a fun, relaxed, accepting nature that truly loves, tolerates, and welcomes in lots of kinds of people as well as the ability to immediately switch gears to do whatever needs to be done. Organized, neatfreak people are wonderful, but so are flexible, fun, people-lovers. Our personalities ought to be given more credit!….. And it sounds to me like you handled everything right, since Tim barely noticed your down-ness. Lots of hugs.

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-578 KME Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:15:35 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-578 Debbie - my wonderful dh often looks around the messy kitchen wondering if we are going to have dinner. Sigh. Hard to do it all. I have a difficult time planning ahead. I THINK making out a menu would be a great idea but never really do it. I'm handicapped in that area. Ha! Thankfully I'm usually fairly cheerful so that slightly compensates for my disorganization flaw. People can forgive a lot when you are cheerful. Okay, they still want to eat, but if I can be silly and fun the whole family is usually willing to pitch in and help. I'm with Amy in the comments who said it's wonderful to have a God we can trust and go to in our daily struggles. Words of wisdom! Debbie - my wonderful dh often looks around the messy kitchen wondering if we are going to have dinner. Sigh. Hard to do it all. I have a difficult time planning ahead. I THINK making out a menu would be a great idea but never really do it. I’m handicapped in that area. Ha! Thankfully I’m usually fairly cheerful so that slightly compensates for my disorganization flaw. People can forgive a lot when you are cheerful. Okay, they still want to eat, but if I can be silly and fun the whole family is usually willing to pitch in and help.

I’m with Amy in the comments who said it’s wonderful to have a God we can trust and go to in our daily struggles. Words of wisdom!

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-577 KME Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:10:31 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-577 Michelle - Hi! In NO way did I climb into your brain and hijack your thoughts. I'm too exhausted dealing with my own troubled, muddled thoughts. Ha!!! I have to run and finish school. I want to write more about the Y when I have a few minutes. I'm sticking with the Y. I think it's very good for the children (and me as I work out as well). The main thing that is required is more organization on my part to be sure we get school completed each day. One of the women at the Y said she starts school at 7 am each day to make sure they get it all done. Wow! That's early for this night owl. :) Michelle - Hi! In NO way did I climb into your brain and hijack your thoughts. I’m too exhausted dealing with my own troubled, muddled thoughts. Ha!!! I have to run and finish school. I want to write more about the Y when I have a few minutes. I’m sticking with the Y. I think it’s very good for the children (and me as I work out as well). The main thing that is required is more organization on my part to be sure we get school completed each day. One of the women at the Y said she starts school at 7 am each day to make sure they get it all done. Wow! That’s early for this night owl. :)

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-576 KME Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:52:59 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-576 Tim - um, I am just borrowing your comfy recliner. That's right. I'm not misappropriating it or stealing it or claiming it as my own, just borrowing. If I be sure to call it "Tim's chair" can I keep it in MY spot??? Tim - um, I am just borrowing your comfy recliner. That’s right. I’m not misappropriating it or stealing it or claiming it as my own, just borrowing. If I be sure to call it “Tim’s chair” can I keep it in MY spot???

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-575 KME Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:50:53 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-575 Posie - you <em>definitely</em> need a whiteboard! If nothing else, to have a place big enough to write out (and cross off) your to-do list. Of course, Jacob would probably take over the bottom half for drawing like Sarah does. Ha! Isn't it wonderful to have understanding husbands (who would probably NEVER choose to go shopping as recreation)! :) Posie - you definitely need a whiteboard! If nothing else, to have a place big enough to write out (and cross off) your to-do list. Of course, Jacob would probably take over the bottom half for drawing like Sarah does. Ha!

Isn’t it wonderful to have understanding husbands (who would probably NEVER choose to go shopping as recreation)! :)

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-574 KME Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:39:02 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-574 Joyce - thanks so much for writing! It's wonderful to hear words of encouragement from someone who has "Been there and done that" (as they say). For the most part, I don't want the children to grow up too fast and rush out of the house. I like having them all here (the little chicks in the roost). I try hard to remember that when the continually messy bedrooms start to bother me or the little voices, pleading for my attention, rise to a high pitch. Ha! It's nice to have some place where I can vent/share my feelings and know others are (or have) dealing with the same thing. I am trying hard to take care of myself in my eating and exercising but when I neglect my sleep (which I do often) it results in an overall lack of cheer. Gotta watch that one! Joyce - thanks so much for writing! It’s wonderful to hear words of encouragement from someone who has “Been there and done that” (as they say). For the most part, I don’t want the children to grow up too fast and rush out of the house. I like having them all here (the little chicks in the roost). I try hard to remember that when the continually messy bedrooms start to bother me or the little voices, pleading for my attention, rise to a high pitch. Ha!

It’s nice to have some place where I can vent/share my feelings and know others are (or have) dealing with the same thing. I am trying hard to take care of myself in my eating and exercising but when I neglect my sleep (which I do often) it results in an overall lack of cheer. Gotta watch that one!

]]> By: KME http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-573 KME Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:34:47 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-573 Amy - how funny you served the same meal. What kind of beans? I LOVE those Costco chicken nuggets (super easy and a family favorite). The potatoes are also from Costco - they're a little upscale from fries but I think, in retrospect, they are a little too garlicky for everyone but Joshua and me. Ha! Sorry you have a sick child. I always worry the illness will spread through the entire family. :) Amy - how funny you served the same meal. What kind of beans? I LOVE those Costco chicken nuggets (super easy and a family favorite). The potatoes are also from Costco - they’re a little upscale from fries but I think, in retrospect, they are a little too garlicky for everyone but Joshua and me. Ha!

Sorry you have a sick child. I always worry the illness will spread through the entire family. :)

]]> By: Debbie in NNY http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-572 Debbie in NNY Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:08:33 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-572 Oh, Kathy, I am sorry you have such a stinky day. I have quite a few of those these days. The "Littles" need so much attention, but then I feel I'm neglecting my other two. My house is never what I would like and too many days, my hubby walks in and dinner hasn't even been started! Oh, I wish I could find some peace and joy on those days. Hoping today is better. Oh, Kathy, I am sorry you have such a stinky day. I have quite a few of those these days. The “Littles” need so much attention, but then I feel I’m neglecting my other two. My house is never what I would like and too many days, my hubby walks in and dinner hasn’t even been started! Oh, I wish I could find some peace and joy on those days.

Hoping today is better.

]]> By: Michelle http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-570 Michelle Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:03:05 +0000 http://www.edgren.com/wordpress/2007/03/07/p365-day-66-down-and-out/#comment-570 Hey Kath... Gosh, after reading this, I felt like you had crawled into my brain and hijacked my thoughts, my life. Although, it's only two little ones vying for my attention but I completely relate. Is it a homeschool thing, do you think? Are you still glad to be back at the Y? I'm asking these things because I, like you, can tend to be...."disgusted with my unstructured personality that had gotten us all here in the first place". I have decisions to make about the Y in a couple of weeks and it is kind of scary. Especially when I can't seem to draw boundaries to protect learning with my kids. I love all the things I do but I think I sacrifice our time on things that aren't the BEST. They are good but maybe God wants to use someone else to do them, huh?-! Forgive my musings as I think about what you wrote. God has called us to homeschooling and he will equip us and help us persevere! Thanks for sharing. It HELPS SO MUCH to know that I'm not the only one feeling this way! I love you my friend! I'm right there with ya! :) Michelle Hey Kath…
Gosh, after reading this, I felt like you had crawled into my brain and hijacked my thoughts, my life. Although, it’s only two little ones vying for my attention but I completely relate. Is it a homeschool thing, do you think? Are you still glad to be back at the Y? I’m asking these things because I, like you, can tend to be….”disgusted with my unstructured personality that had gotten us all here in the first place”. I have decisions to make about the Y in a couple of weeks and it is kind of scary. Especially when I can’t seem to draw boundaries to protect learning with my kids. I love all the things I do but I think I sacrifice our time on things that aren’t the BEST. They are good but maybe God wants to use someone else to do them, huh?-! Forgive my musings as I think about what you wrote.
God has called us to homeschooling and he will equip us and help us persevere!
Thanks for sharing. It HELPS SO MUCH to know that I’m not the only one feeling this way!
I love you my friend! I’m right there with ya! :)
Michelle

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