Breakfast at our house on Saturday morning . . . nothing fancy -
just eggs, toast, juice & coffee but it was a beautiful morning so I wanted to share!
Showing posts with label happiness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label happiness. Show all posts
Monday, September 20, 2010
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Mommy Blogs that Make Us Happy
Are you getting tired of our "happy" things yet? I am, almost. I'll stop soon on the themey-ness. Yes, that's a word, even though my spellchecker is trying to say that it's not. And just so you know, it did not point out that spellchecker is not a word. Is it really a word?
Here are some links to some blogs that we are fond of (notice I didn't use happy? I'm phasing it out already). These blogs are mostly about mothering, being a wife, and homeschooling. I'll list some other favorites soon (like my favorite craft blogs, cooking blogs, etc...). Please tell me someone else enjoys reading blogs as much as I do.
Preschoolers and Peace. This has been a great resource for me and more recently for Danneca. She's got some wonderful tips and ideas. I have put her Circle Time into our homeschooling plan this year and have really loved it.
Life in a Shoe. She's funny, witty, and very down to earth. Her kids are pretty cute too.
In the Heart of My Home. I enjoy her writing style and she often makes me appreciate the little blessings of having children.
Blue Yonder. If you homeschool, she has a fun "Book of Days" that's been a nice change of pace for us when we're ready for a little break from the daily grind but don't want to take a break entirely from learning.
There you go. Go look around, if you have the time, and enjoy.
Tell us in the comments some of your favorite mommy blogs. I love reading new ones.
Here are some links to some blogs that we are fond of (notice I didn't use happy? I'm phasing it out already). These blogs are mostly about mothering, being a wife, and homeschooling. I'll list some other favorites soon (like my favorite craft blogs, cooking blogs, etc...). Please tell me someone else enjoys reading blogs as much as I do.
Preschoolers and Peace. This has been a great resource for me and more recently for Danneca. She's got some wonderful tips and ideas. I have put her Circle Time into our homeschooling plan this year and have really loved it.
Life in a Shoe. She's funny, witty, and very down to earth. Her kids are pretty cute too.
In the Heart of My Home. I enjoy her writing style and she often makes me appreciate the little blessings of having children.
Blue Yonder. If you homeschool, she has a fun "Book of Days" that's been a nice change of pace for us when we're ready for a little break from the daily grind but don't want to take a break entirely from learning.
There you go. Go look around, if you have the time, and enjoy.
Tell us in the comments some of your favorite mommy blogs. I love reading new ones.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
If Mama Ain't Happy, Ain't Nobody Happy
Ever feel blue? Unhappy? Work/Husband/Children stressing you out?
I've been there. More times than I can count.
While there have been times when my happiness depends on someone else changing their ways or other physical factors (sleep, hormone fluctuations, pregnancy, etc...), a simple way for me to change my outlook is to . . . be grateful.
That's it.
No magic potion, no secret pill.
Just gratefulness.
Thankfulness.
Contentment.
Stop comparing your house with your neighbor's. Be grateful that you have a place to live.
Quit hounding your husband to finish the (fill-in-the-blank). Be thankful that he loves you.
Don't stress about your kid fitting in. Be content with the fact that you have children to care for.
Everyone is different. You may be in between jobs. You might not have a husband who loves you. Maybe you want children but don't have any yet. But you have things to be grateful for. Everyone does.
If you're feeling down, I challenge you to list things you are thankful for. Write them down. Post them on your steering wheel. Write them on your bathroom mirror. Keep a journal. Find ways to remind yourself of God's blessings.
What are you grateful for today?
Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
I've been there. More times than I can count.
While there have been times when my happiness depends on someone else changing their ways or other physical factors (sleep, hormone fluctuations, pregnancy, etc...), a simple way for me to change my outlook is to . . . be grateful.
That's it.
No magic potion, no secret pill.
Just gratefulness.
Thankfulness.
Contentment.
Stop comparing your house with your neighbor's. Be grateful that you have a place to live.
Quit hounding your husband to finish the (fill-in-the-blank). Be thankful that he loves you.
Don't stress about your kid fitting in. Be content with the fact that you have children to care for.
Everyone is different. You may be in between jobs. You might not have a husband who loves you. Maybe you want children but don't have any yet. But you have things to be grateful for. Everyone does.
If you're feeling down, I challenge you to list things you are thankful for. Write them down. Post them on your steering wheel. Write them on your bathroom mirror. Keep a journal. Find ways to remind yourself of God's blessings.
What are you grateful for today?
Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
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