Monday Meanderings

Bible Study:  Finished Crazy Love....now to find a new book....

Memory Verse:  Not doing this right now...

♥Husband Encouragement♥:   Just supporting him in everyday life.....we've both been through alot this past year and just need to be there for each other every day!
♥Make something special for him....money's been tight and he has been eating whatever I come up with...I may take him out for Mexican one night.
♥ give him more time to work on lessons....he has been doing good with what time he has...but I really need to make sure he has more time. 
To Train Them Up:
 * Keep Reading with Them....
* Back on chores and school routine
* Praise them more!!!!!!   I tend to fall into the old routine of just expecting them to do stuff...and not giving them praise for it when it is done...REALLY NEED TO KEEP THIS UP!
* Do Character traits with them again...we have really fell behind on doing these.
Personal Goals:
* Stop Drinking Pop..... I did quit....but see below post...I started back again..now it's time to QUIT!
* Start Walking again....  Been riding my new Bike instead. :)
* Get up 30 min earlier in the mornings and get my shower and quiet time before the rest of the house wakes up.   (getting there)

New Habit of the Month:  I'm keeping up three months at a time just as a reminder of what habits I need to keep up.
        *March- Clean the kitchen before bed every night.  Was doing this at one time and got out of practice... :)
*  April-  With Spring here, our area by our back door is out of control.....Need to keep this picked up every day. 
* May - Pick up living room nightly.  It has been just getting left with whatever is out. 
Must Do:
  *  Enjoy my kids!!!!
  *Enjoy my kids!!!!!
  * Just relax!!!!
* Get curriculum orders ready so that books will be here by summer.....so I can then plan and get everything ready by August.  even though we school all year, August is typically when we start new books.


Zone:  Not doing zones anymore


Menu:  TBD
Monday: 
Tuesday:  
Wednesday: 
Thursday: 
Friday: 

Fun Things:
* Getting to enjoy this cool weather! (Before the heat sets in)

* Several Projects going on around the house.

Three  Things I am Thankful for! (yes, I am still thankful for these things...and they seem to be staying at the top of my mind right now. :) )
* My beautiful babies.....can't get enough of them right now...
* My wonderful amazing husband!  I will never understand how he does all that he does...and still has more to give!
* The ability to home school our children and to travel with my husband. Absolutely Love It!!!!!

If you want to join in on Monday Meanderings, visit Sarah to link up!


Cryssi

Monday Meanderings!

Most of this is the same as the last few weeks....There is not really anything new around here though... which can sometimes be a good thing.  

Bible Study:  Reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan. (Still reading, Great book!!!)

Memory Verse:  Not doing this right now...

♥Husband Encouragement♥:   Just supporting him in everyday life.....we've both been through alot this past year and just need to be there for each other every day!

To Train Them Up:
* Keep Reading with Them....
* Keep doing great on our chores and school routine....
* Praise them more!!!!!!   I tend to fall into the old routine of just expecting them to do stuff...and not giving them praise for it when it is done...REALLY NEED TO KEEP THIS UP!

Personal Goals:

* Stop Drinking Pop.....
* Start Walking again....I have been trying, it seems like something gets in my way every day....
* Start blogging more....I really do enjoy it, I just can't seem to find the time. (am working on this)
* Get up 30 min earlier in the mornings and get my shower and quiet time before the rest of the house wakes up.

New Habit of the Month:  I'm keeping up three months at a time just as a reminder of what habits I need to keep up.
    *Feb-  To make sure our bedroom is picked up and "pretty" before I leave it each morning.... it makes me feel so much better to walk in at night and know that it is clean...
    *March- Clean the kitchen before bed every night.  Was doing this at one time and got out of practice... :)
*  April-  With Spring here, our area by our back door is out of control.....Need to keep this picked up every day. 

Must Do:
  *  Enjoy my kids!!!!
  *Get a bicycle :)
* Get curriculum orders ready so that books will be here by summer.....so I can then plan and get everything ready by August.  even though we school all year, August is typically when we start new books.


Zone:  Not doing zones anymore


Menu: 
Monday:  Chicken Noodle Soup
Tuesday:   Mushroom Gravy Hamburger Patties
Wednesday:  Bible Study...
Thursday:   ?
Friday:  ?

Fun Things:
* We don't know this week.....rain all week.... :(

Three  Things I am Thankful for! 
* My beautiful babies.....can't get enough of them right now...
* My wonderful amazing husband!  I will never understand how he does all that he does...and still has more to give!
* The ability to home school our children and to travel with my husband. Absolutely Love It!!!!!

If you want to join in on Monday Meanderings, visit Sarah to link up!


Cryssi

Monday Meanderings!

Bible Study:  Reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan. (Still reading, Great book!!!)

Memory Verse:  (Will post later ) :)

♥Husband Encouragement♥:   He has a very busy week of deliveries and work.  I need to make sure that my attitude is good when he gets home so that my stress is not added on top of his. 
♥ Make sure that meals are ready on time.  Last week we had so much going on that we did not eat some nights until late and I don't want to get into that habit.
To Train Them Up:
* Keep Reading with Them....we are determined to finish  "By the Shores of Silver Lake"  by this weekend! (Did not finish this, but we will...) 
* Keep doing great on our chores and school routine....
* Praise them more!!!!!!   I tend to fall into the old routine of just expecting them to do stuff...and not giving them praise for it when it is done...REALLY NEED TO KEEP THIS UP!

Personal Goals:

* Stop Drinking Pop.....still doing good....just for information, I was drinking at least 2 440z Pepsi's daily...that is 88 oz of pop!!!!!!! (roughly...gotta count the ice in the cup hehe)  This started after Jack passed away....it was just so much easier to go to the store and get a pop, and to be honest, I needed the energy from them to get through those first few months.... Now, I am down to 1 32oz Pepsi a day!!!!!!!  YAY Go Me!!!!!  The rest of the day is water, tea or lemonade!  So Proud of myself!!!!!
   (Need to keep doing this....being gone away from home did not help me keep on track... :( )
* Start Walking again....I have been trying, it seems like something gets in my way every day....
* Start blogging more....I really do enjoy it, I just can't seem to find the time. (am working on this)
* Get up 30 min earlier in the mornings and get my shower and quiet time before the rest of the house wakes up.

New Habit of the Month:  I'm keeping up three months at a time just as a reminder of what habits I need to keep up.
    *Feb-  To make sure our bedroom is picked up and "pretty" before I leave it each morning.... it makes me feel so much better to walk in at night and know that it is clean...
    *March- Clean the kitchen before bed every night.  Was doing this at one time and got out of practice... :)
*  April-  With Spring here, our area by our back door is out of control.....Need to keep this picked up every day. 

Must Do:
  *  Enjoy my kids!!!!
  * Get another TV. (only if the budget allows this week (It didn't so it is still on the list)
* Plant the garden....and finish my flower beds! (almost done)
* Get curriculum orders ready so that books will be here by summer.....so I can then plan and get everything ready by August.  even though we school all year, August is typically when we start new books.


Zone:  Not doing zones anymore


Menu:  Not sure this week.  I am trying to use up food that I have on hand and not buy that much.  We will see what we come up with. 
Monday: 
Tuesday: 
Wednesday:
Thursday:  
Friday: 

Fun Things:
* An afternoon at the park with a friend we haven't got to spend time with in a long time...(we had to miss this because it was too cold)
*  Finishing our garden
* Lots of outside time!

Three Four Things I am Thankful for! 
* My beautiful babies.....can't get enough of them right now...
*  Warm Weather to be outside in most of the time....I cannot get enough of being outside working in my garden and my flowerbeds....It is pure enjoyment.
* My wonderful amazing husband!  I will never understand how he does all that he does...and still has more to give!
* The ability to home school our children and to travel with my husband. Absolutely Love It!!!!!

If you want to join in on Monday Meanderings, visit Sarah to link up!


Cryssi

Monday Meanderings

Sorry it has been so long since I have done this.   We all had a stomach virus for about a week and then Paul got food poisoning from a place that we ate....Not a good couple of weeks.

Bible Study:  Reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan.

Memory Verse:  Don't have one this week...I know, we are so behind on this.

♥Husband Encouragement♥:   Help him get things ready for a Farm Show next week.  Make sure I have his paperwork caught up and clothes ready to go.
♥ I did keep the clothes put up and he did get study time last week...so were making progress :)

To Train Them Up:
* Keep Reading with Them....we are determined to finish  "By the Shores of Silver Lake"  by this weekend!
* Keep doing great on our chores and school routine....
* Praise them more!!!!!!   I tend to fall into the old routine of just expecting them to do stuff...and not giving them praise for it when it is done...

Personal Goals:

* Stop Drinking Pop.....still doing good....just for information, I was drinking at least 2 440z Pepsi's daily...that is 88 oz of pop!!!!!!! (roughly...gotta count the ice in the cup hehe)  This started after Jack passed away....it was just so much easier to go to the store and get a pop, and to be honest, I needed the energy from them to get through those first few months.... Now, I am down to 1 32oz Pepsi a day!!!!!!!  YAY Go Me!!!!!  The rest of the day is water, tea or lemonade!  So Proud of myself!!!!!

* Start Walking again....I have been trying, it seems like something gets in my way every day....

* Start blogging more....I really do enjoy it, I just can't seem to find the time.
* Get up 30 min earlier in the mornings and get my shower and quiet time before the rest of the house wakes up.

New Habit of the Month:
    *Feb-  To make sure our bedroom is picked up and "pretty" before I leave it each morning.... it makes me feel so much better to walk in at night and know that it is clean...
    *March- Clean the kitchen before bed every night.  Was doing this at one time and got out of practice... :)


Must Do:
  *  Enjoy my kids!!!!
  * Order Contacts.. (still haven't done this and now I am on my last pair Yikes)
  * Get another TV. (only if the budget allows this week)
* Plant the garden....and finish my flower beds!


Zone:  Not doing zones anymore


Menu: 
Monday:  Italian Beef Sandwiches
Tuesday:  Biscuits and Gravy (Pauls favorite food)
Wednesday:Bible Study: Autumn Chowder
Thursday:   Chicken Spaghetti
Friday:  Grilling!!!!!

Fun Things:
*  An afternoon at the park with a friend we haven't got to spend time with in a long time...
*  Fun Friday with the Homeschool group!!!!

Three Four Things I am Thankful for! 
* My beautiful babies.....can't get enough of them right now...
*  Warm Weather to be outside in most of the time....I cannot get enough of being outside working in my garden and my flowerbeds....It is pure enjoyment.
* My wonderful amazing husband!  I will never understand how he does all that he does...and still has more to give!
*  New screens on my windows!!!!!!!  I can open them and enjoy the fresh air now!!!!!  Love It!!!!!

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Cryssi

Let me get through this week...

I was going to do Monday Meanderings this week.....I was going to do several post this week.   But this is a really bad week for me...

My dad is having a bypass surgery on his leg tomorrow.  It's not supposed to be a "serious" surgery according to one dr.  But according to another dr, it is a main vein that goes to his heart...so...I take it as serious.   So prayers for him are greatly appreciated. 

Wednesday, marks the 6 mth anniversary of our son Jack's death.  So I will be spending special time with my babies and my hubby that day.  Just us.   It just doesn't seem real...still, 6 mths later, and I still can't believe he is not ever going to walk through that door again. 

So, with all that, I am declaring this week a break week from everything....except what my babies want to do that is.  

I will try to get back to Monday Meanderings and try to have more to post next week.  Just please excuse us this week. 

Crystal

Monday Meanderings!

Bible Study:  The Mom Walk by Sally Clarkson.....loving this book!!! (Still loving it)

Memory Verse:  John 1:4-5 (Still working on this....I'm thinking two weeks on memory verses....)

Husband Encouragement: 
   ♥ Have another date night...He really enjoyed this...plan it better this time though.
   ♥ Keep putting his clothes away (have been doing okay at this) (doing better!)
   ♥  Give him quiet time every week to work on his lessons for Church. (still need to get this done)
   ♥  Do more S.H.M.I.L.Y stuff.

To Train Them Up:
  * Make a point to read more with them everyday...
  *  Keep getting back on our routines...we have been doing so good at this.
   * Start Memory verses again. (started, need to keep it going)
   * Just enjoy them more without feeling like there has to be a purpose in everything. (Did this last week...had a really good end of the week!)

Personal Goals:
    *  Stop Drinking Pop  (only had half of what I usually do in a week.  I have to gradually wean myself off...I get severe migraines when I go cold turkey.  I will also have to find something else that works for migraines as I get them anyway...and usually a Pepsi and an advil help alot...but no more :) )
    *  Start walking at least twice a week.....really need to get back to walking. (still need to get a tv so I can do my walking videos...the one in our room went poof! lol)
* Work on getting up early again.......I feel so much better when I am up by at least 6:30 every morning.
New Habit of the Month:
    *Feb-  To make sure our bedroom is picked up and "Pretty" before I leave it for the day.  The bedroom gets so neglected and it makes me feel so much better to walk in at night and know that it is clean...
    *March- Clean the kitchen before bed every night.  Was doing this at one time and got out of practice... :)

Must Do:
  *  Enjoy my kids!!!!
  * Order Contacts..
  * Get another TV.


Zone:   Not doing zones anymore.


Menu:  (It's Italian week...lol)

Monday:  Beans Fried Potatoes (some good southern food!)
Tuesday:  Jason's Birthday...he picked pizza!
Wednesday: Bible Study....Italian Casserole
Thursday:   Italian Chicken
Friday:  Meatball Subs. 

Fun Things:
    *  Jason's Birthday!!!!!  Can't believe my baby is turning 4!!! 
    *  We got new calves... Not bottle calves ...they didn't have any more :(  but still fun. So we are having a great time with them!
3 Things I am Thankful For:

*   My wonderful Church Family!  They are so great!
*   Time spent "just being"  with the kids.....no obligations, no hurry, no structure, just being. ! Still thankful for this...it has been so great!
*   My wonderful amazing husband!  Just so thankful that God put him in my life!!!!

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Monday Meanderings!

I know I know, here it is Wednesday again and I am just now getting this done....I have reason's I promise.... :)
But here we go. 

Bible Study:  The Mom Walk by Sally Clarkson.....loving this book!!!

Memory Verse:  John 1:4-5

Husband Encouragement: 
   ♥ Be more uplifting and less down (has not been a very up week for me :( )
   ♥ Keep putting his clothes away (have been doing okay at this)
   ♥  Give him quiet time every week to work on his lessons for Church.
   ♥  Do more S.H.M.I.L.Y stuff. 

To Train Them Up:

  * Make a point to read more with them everyday...
  *  Keep getting back on our routines...we have been doing so good at this.
   * Start Memory verses again.
   * Just enjoy them more without feeling like there has to be a purpose in everything.

Personal Goals:

    *  Stop Drinking Pop  ( I got derailed last week and this week..but I am going to do it! )
    *  Start walking at least twice a week.....really need to get back to walking.

New Habit of the Month:

    *  To make sure our bedroom is picked up and "Pretty" before I leave it for the day.  The bedroom gets so neglected and it makes me feel so much better to walk in at night and know that it is clean...


Must Do:

  *  Enjoy my kids!!!!
  * Order Kylie's new math book


Zone:   Not doing zones anymore.


Menu:

Monday:  Mom's night  Paul cooked for the kids.
Tuesday:   Biscuits and Gravy
Wednesday: Bible Study....Southwest Soup and cornbread
Thursday:   Italian Cassarole
Friday:   Pizza

Fun Things:
    *  We get to get our bottle calves this week....the kids are really starting to enjoy this farming stuff :)
    *   Paul has been able to spend a lot of time with us...and help with school and with giving me breaks....but the fun thing is just spending time with my hubby!!!!!

3 Things I am Thankful For:

*   We got to see baby Eli this past week and Amber.  They are doing good and Eli is growing so fast!
*   Time spent "just being"  with the kids.....no obligations, no hurry, no structure, just being.
*   Our lease land that we were able to get....we may not have our dream farm just yet, but we do have land to raise our kids cows on! :)

  If you want to join in on Monday Meanderings, visit Sarah to link up! 

Cryssi

Monday Meanderings

Monday Meanderings

I wanted to do this this week, and ran out of time yesterday.  So I will just post like this today and hopefully will have more time this weekend to get it done right for next week :)  

Bible Study:  I am going to start reading through the Bible again.  Just gotta pick a plan and go with it.  

Memory Verse:  We don't have one this week (I know, I am not a very organized momma right now.  )

Husband Encouragement:   Stay Positive,  Keep cooking at home (he hates it when we eat out alot and waste money),  Keep his clothes put up.  

Train Them Up:  Just Love them.   We stay so busy with day to day life, that I forget sometimes to just sit down and hold my babies.  They won't stay babies forever....

Personal Goals: Quit drinking Pop (Pepsi)   I have done this before and I can do it again.  


New Habit of the Month:  To make sure our bedroom is picked up and "Pretty" before I leave it for the day.  The bedroom gets so neglected and it makes me feel so much better to walk in at night and know that it is clean...

Must Do: 
  Order Contacts (down to 1 pair again)
   Get Kylie some more jeans (she is growing way too fast)
   Enjoy this warm weather!

Zone:  Not doing zones anymore  (will post on our new cleaning method later)

Menu: 

Monday:  
   Lunch: Grilled Cheese
   Supper:  We ate out (Pauls choice)

Tuesday:
   Lunch: Mini Pizza's
   Supper: Chicken Enchilada Cassarole

Wednesday:
    Lunch: Leftover Cassarole
    Supper: Chicken Alfredo (Bible Study)

Thursday:
    Lunch: Meatball Subs
    Supper:  Italian Beef

Friday:
    Lunch: Leftovers (Buffet Style)
    Supper:  Homemade Pizza

Saturday:
    Lunch: Sandwiches ( Building fences so it has to be something quick)
    Supper:  Cereal (homemade granola) (pauls choice....after building fences all day, he wants something that will be easy for me to fix. )  Love him!!!

Sunday:
   Lunch:  Eating Out with Friends
    Supper:  Beef Stew

Fun Things!!!
   1.  We finally found some lease land for our kids calves.  So we have been working on getting it fixed up.  And yes, this is fun family time!

   2.  Had a Valentines Party with the Homeschool group yesterday!  So much Fun!!!
   3.  Going to play outside alot this week!!!!

3 Things I'm Thankful for!
   1.   Life- That we all woke up this morning and are all still here.  
   2.  The warm weather we are having....getting to enjoy watching my babies explore and discover outside...
   3.  My wonderful awesome husband who makes my world go round. 


Crystal