- I love holidays, but part of me is glad when the fuss is all over and life gets back to normal. But I was thinking of that first Resurrection Sunday and how it changed “normal” completely. I hope the impact of the resurrection stays with us even though the time of particular focus on it is over.
- My leg is better, but the day after I saw the doctor a dark red splotch developed near where the original wound was and the area under the original wound, which was all clear, now looks a little bruised. Don’t know what that’s all about, but I figured since I am already on antibiotics I’d just keep an eye on it and wait unless it spreads. If it is not all clear by the end of this week I’ll go back and see my regular doctor. Meanwhile I am trying to keep it elevated as much as possible.
- Easter time is one of my favorite times to go dress shopping because you can actually find dresses in stores then. But I didn’t get out to look last week. At the end of the week I had to keep my leg up, and before that I just didn’t get to it. Let this be a lesson to me to shop early next time!! There were a couple of shops in particular about 20-25 minutes away I wanted to go to: maybe they’ll still have some items by the time I can get there.
- This week is Jesse’s spring break. My thoughts leading up to this week were joyous over not having to set the alarm clock and being able to sleep a little later. I do enjoy not having to set the day’s schedule around the school schedule. But Jesse’s my one who, when left to himself, tends to spend more hours than he should on computer or video games or TV. I could put specific time limits on those activities and might, but I am thinking I should have some other projects for him instead. I don’t want his break to be all work and no fun, but a little work never hurt anyone. 🙂 And since I have to be sitting with my foot up anyway, maybe we can play some games or something. I determined a long time ago that I was not going to be my children’s one-woman entertainment committee — I wanted them to learn to amuse themselves (I know adults who don’t know how to do that) — but Jesse is more of a people person and still young enough that he could use a little direction.
- Terry at Ornaments of Grace has an excellent post this morning about the fact that those women who stay home with their children are not always those whose husbands make a lot of money, as the prevailing sentiment seems to be now among feminists. Most that I know have to work at it and sacrifice in some areas and are staying home for greater reasons than economic ease.
- When I was lying awake at 3 o’clock this morning, it seems there were other things I was going to post today…but that’s all that’s coming to mind just now! And since my posts seem to always come out longer than I had planned, that’s probably a good thing. I did want to share a couple of amusing videos. Well, the first one is somewhere between amusing and disturbing….if you have too many chocolate Easter bunnies in the house or are trying to diet and need a way to get rid of them, here are a few ideas. The second one shows a a way to keep a dog amused for hours. Love the expressions on the dog’s face!
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I do hope you are feeling better! At least Jesse will be home this week to help you and it should give you more time to keep that leg up.
I agree with you on the holidays. I love the time leading up to them and all of the hoopla that surrounds them, but I love getting back to my normal everyday life and routine. I do hope that our beauty of the first Easter can stay with all of us all year round.
Glad the legs is better.
My husband says he sent you the address and today a box arrived in the mail. My son will receive it tonight.
Hello, I’ll be praying for the spots to disappear on your leg.
I’m going to head over to Ornament of Grace. I agree, I am a SAHM and have had to pick up some cleaning jobs to help supplement my husband’s income. We have our own real estate business. Thankfully, I can take her with me. I’m completely convinced, for us, that staying home was and still is the best thing for our girls. My oldest is 20, and such a Godly young lady. Did we experience any lack?– if one calls not having the latest gadgets or most popular brand of clothes or an occasional meal of beans and rice lack, then I guess we did (and are probably healthier for it)! But the lessons I’ve learned on how to be wise and frugal have been most beneficial! And, most importantly, we’ve learned that we can completely rely on the Lord! (still learning!)
Have a nice week with your son.
Brenda
Dratts!! lost my comment.
Well it’s wonderful that your leg is healing–and hope that you’re having a lovely spring.
Too funny! I love the dog video with the tennis ball!
Barbara, I will be praying for your leg. I look forward to hearing a good report!
Yes, I look forward to the day after a big day like Easter, too. Monday was my “veg-out” day and I took advantage of it!
When our son, Daniel, was still at home, we didn’t make big plans for spring break. We stayed home some and like you and your son, did things around the house, played games and Daniel did his own thing alot. He is an only child and while we did do many things together, he was very good at entertaining himself.
Oh the poor, poor chocolate bunnies from the video! I believe my college boys will fully appreciate the scientific experimentation at work here 🙂