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Fighting March Madness Day #4

Welcome to my new series... Fighting March Madness... similar to the Days of Thankfulness in November this me finding the joy amid the madness. If you want to know more click here

So here it is... Reason #4 why winter isn't so bad...

The birdies are really pretty against the snow.

The birds who stick around for winter are really pretty against the white snow. And they really eat from my feeders since a lot of times I am there only food source. They are also my indicator of a storm coming, when there are tons of birds at my feeders it is a sign that a big storm is coming.

So today I am thankful for God's natural storm warning system and beautiful creativity.

Fighting March Madness Day #3

Catching up on all the TV shows or movies that I never watch in warm weather cause I'm too busy

Since warm weather is in short supply around here when it does happen I use it to it's max which means late nights out on the porch, swimming at the pool, or bonfires with fireflies. So when it is cold I tend to be "in" early and snuggled down which means I can catch up on some of my favorite TV shows.

So today I am thankful for the extra time to just "chill out" (pun intended)

Fighting March Madness Day #2

Snow clothes... (haha! you thought I was gonna say sledding didn't ya?)

Where else is it required to have two completely different wardrobes? Now this isn't just a want it is a requirement here in the great Northeast. Round about October or November we "put away" all our shorts, tee-shirts, flip flops, sandals, and bathing suits and exchange them for sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, winter coats, boots and flannel pjs. Who doesn't want two complete wardrobes? There are some places in this world where they only own one or two outfits and I own two completely different wardrobes... God is good!

So today I am thankful for the opportunity to completely change my wardrobe twice a year!

Fighting March Madness Day #1

Welcome to my new series... Fighting March Madness... similar to the Days of Thankfulness in November this me finding the joy amid the madness. (I will catch up on the first 11 days as I go)

Winter in the northeast means bitter cold! I mean nose hair freezing, eyeball sticking together, wind-whipping COLD! It also means shoveling, snowplowing, snow tires, layers of clothing, with tanks and tanks of oil plus fires burning plus slippers plus blankets in hopes of feeling slightly warm. It also means most activities and programs "take-time" off because nobody wants to go out in the cold. And if you do happen to participate in an activity always plan that about a third of the days just won't happen due to weather and illness.

So as you can see this social bug stay-at-home mom DOES NOT LIKE winter months.

My least favorite it March... why do you say? Well... January is hard no doubt but we have a few birthdays in January so that helps with getting out and something to do. February is short and has Valentine's Day and winter break.

March?

Nada.. Nothing...B.O.R.I.N.G!!!!

Ok here is where confession time comes in... my heart is not in a very good spot right now....see this right here from Philippians 2:14-15:

""Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world

That's not me... not even close!

So... what do I do? Move? Turn up the heat? Go on a long vacation? Well....

No, No, wait... not what I was thinking...back on task...

None of those choices are available to me right now and instead of stewing over why not... I choose to be thankful right here instead... I choose to lead my heart...

So here it is... Reason #1 why winter isn't so bad...

Ice skating

True... winter is cold but it is cold enough to walk on water! My kiddos got ice skates for Christmas and have enjoyed ice skating this year. Most of the country never gets cold enough to use these but we do every year and my kiddos really like it. It is good exercise, free to us and right in our back yard.

So today I am thankful for fun things to do with freezing water.

Monday's Daybook

For Today:
Outside my window... dirty melting snow

Praising God... our small group gathering

In prayer for... wisdom about the future

I am thinking... how long to run bible study before the summer chaos hits

I am thankful... for our new-to-us minivan

In the kitchen... toast crumbs all over the counter and recycling that needs to be emptied

I am wearing... jean, pink shirt, pink sweater

I am creating... lesson plans.... always lesson plans

I am going... to go grocery shopping

I am wondering... why my father-in-law pulled in our driveway and pulled out of our driveway without stopping

I am reading... Shelter of God's Promises by Sheila Walsh

I am hoping... the oil truck comes sooner than later

I am learning... about waiting

Around the house... kids in the tubs, kids playing Wii, and clothes to be put away

I am pondering... which study will be best for the ladies

A favorite quote for today... "the christian faith is not a cruise ship where all your needs are met, it is a battleship, fighting the good fight!"

One of my favorite things... bacon

A few plans: the menu for the Pearl and Noble Gentleman this weekend!

A peek into my day...

Fighting March Madness Day #4

Fighting March Madness Day #3

Fighting March Madness Day #2

Fighting March Madness Day #1

Monday's Daybook

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