This is my most current WIP (work in progress). I am really enjoying it.
It is the bottom of a sweater that I’m knitting for myself. It is worked from the bottom up.
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Purpose…
This morning I sat down to write out my to do list. I decided to stop for a moment and think about the reason why.
“Why am I doing all of this?” I asked myself.
I don’t know if you are anything like me, but I have to have purpose in all that I do or else it becomes mundane and vain.
As I thought, I reached for one of my favorite books. “A Book of Prayer” by Stormie Omartian.
I prayed this guided prayer.
Lord give me a vision for my life. I put my identity in You and my destiny in Your hands. Show me if what I am doing now is what I am supposed to be doing. I want what You are building in my life to last for eternity. I know that all things work together for good to those who love You and are called according to Your purpose (Romans 8:28). I pray that You would show me clearly what the gifts and talents are that You have placed in me. Lead me in the way I should go as I grow in them. Enable me to use them according to Your will and for Your glory.
With purpose, I made my to-do list. With confidence, I carry out my tasks. I know that I am called to great things and being a mother and a wife are two of them.
Yes…It is Tuesday
Yesterday was a very busy day for me. I had a lot to do around the house and I got a lot done.
Today…well, that’s another story. Although I am still working, I am not feeling it the way that I was feeling it yesterday. Maybe it’s because it’s raining outside or because I’m tired from everything that I did yesterday. Or…maybe it’s because it’s Tuesday.
I have to make myself tackle this stuff because it’s Tackle it Tuesday….
Tackle it Tuesday is the day where I try to get as much done as I possibly can so that I can continue to be productive for the remainder of the week. This week my plate is full. I have a final paper due this week and a few personal deadlines that I would like to meet as well.
Prior to writing this post, I was doing a lot. I got a little tired and drained. So, I decided to stop and take a break for a little while. Writing is refreshing for me…so…here I am. I may knit for a little while too.
I’m working on a sweater for myself that doesn’t require a lot of focused knitting because it’s in stockinette stitch. I’ll be posting a picture of my progress soon. I will also be posting a video of my works in progress and the Biweekly Swatch. This is going to be the first one for the year.
See! I feel better already. I guess I just needed to stop and blog a little 😉
That’s why this is one of my favorite pastimes.
Have you ever had a Tackle it Tuesday? How did you encourage yourself?
Taking A Moment
Today was a rather stressful day. My back was hurting all day. I had relational issues with a friend. My kids had their moments, as all do.
Since there was so much going on, I has to sit down and rest. That wasn’t a short term thing. This is the type of rest means I’m not cooking. I’m ordering pizza. I am going to take a seat. After giving baths, I’ll be resting for the rest if the night.
In order to process my feelings and not snap on anyone, I am going to do what I know will help me. I’m going to pray and journal.
What do you do when you have a stressful day?
Encouragement for today
Today is Monday and if you are like me, you have a todo list. As we reach to achieve our goals, let’s declare this. God, You have not given me the spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind. (Inspired by 2 Timothy 1:7)
Hold Up…
I don’t know about you, but with the new year beginning, I have a ton of things that I want and need to get done. I have to go grocery shopping, exchange/return a gift for someone, pick up a new calendar, and much more.
Although I have to do all of these things, it seems that I won’t be doing them the way that I planned today. Why?
What’s the hold up?
My baby is a bit cranky and teething…
She is normally smiling and very calm. However this teething, like with all babies, has changed her temperament.
I haven’t been a working mom in a very long time, but as a stay at home mom, we get a bit off schedule when one of my kids isn’t feeling well. So, we have to take things a bit slower today. That may be a good thing. As you see, I had a list of things to do today.
I tried everything this morning to make her feel better. No matter what I did, she just looked at me. But that’s what happens when kids begin teething.
One of my friends went through something similar. Her son was teething and the doctors thought he was having an upper respiratory issue. They put the baby through all sorts of tests. Nothing solved the issue until she gave him some teething tablets.
I remember feeling concerned about my first son when he began teething. He had diarrhea, a fever, a runny nose, and he cried a lot. My mother inlaw told me to get him some teething tablets, Humphries, and that cleared up most of the symptoms.
I’m just going to wait for a while before I head out. My baby needs some rest. It must be hard producing teeth.
Do you remember what it was like having a teething baby? What did you do to help the baby cope?
Taking Time To Work Out
It was 5pm, but I took the time to work out yesterday.
Just 20 minutes of Zumba felt good.