Day 16 if 31 Days of Happy
Happy Imperfection.
I am definitely not a perfectionist. I'm completely, unabashedly aware that I am not perfect...so how can an imperfect person contemplate doing something with perfection? I can't fathom it.
Although, as a side note, I do expect perfection from my surgeon that I or someone I love may need someday...I'm just saying...
Anyways, I've been sewing like a crazy woman this week. I've managed to make an ottoman cover, two pillow covers, fabric letters of the alphabet for Lucy for Christmas, and repaired my favorite chambray shirt.
I'll share my pillows and ottoman pics with you later this week...along with another little thing that makes me happy.
Everything I made displays mistakes. It's a far cry from professional looking, but it's good enough for me. And good enough is better than perfection. Because good enough = done and perfection= never starting.
I say...embrace your imperfection. Shout it from the roof top. God shows Himself when we do...He can actually use us then.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Happy Scentsy
Day 15 of 31 Days of Happy
I have a lovely friend who sells Scentsy. Heard of it? I love it. LOVE.
And tonight, I decided that Lucy is going to get THIS for Christmas. With the Newborn Nursery scent pack...because it smells like baby powder and seriously, I can't get enough of that smell.
Don't tell Lucy about her present. She hates when people spoil surprises.
Yummy smells = Happy
The End.
I have a lovely friend who sells Scentsy. Heard of it? I love it. LOVE.
And tonight, I decided that Lucy is going to get THIS for Christmas. With the Newborn Nursery scent pack...because it smells like baby powder and seriously, I can't get enough of that smell.
Don't tell Lucy about her present. She hates when people spoil surprises.
Yummy smells = Happy
The End.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Fresh Air
Day 14 of 31 Days of Happy
Fresh-Air Happy
The boys didn't have school today, so we made our annual trek through the outdoors. It was a little chilly, the perfect kind of chilly.
Boys conquered trails...steep trails. Us girls admired (and prayed for safety) from down below. We played. And soaked it all in...because the farmer's fields are quickly emptying of beans and corn...and every Iowan knows that empty fields mean: Winter is coming. *shudder*
Do you see the cloud shaped like a duckthrough the nasty dirty windshield? That was our happy ending to the trip.
Fresh-Air Happy
The boys didn't have school today, so we made our annual trek through the outdoors. It was a little chilly, the perfect kind of chilly.
Boys conquered trails...steep trails. Us girls admired (and prayed for safety) from down below. We played. And soaked it all in...because the farmer's fields are quickly emptying of beans and corn...and every Iowan knows that empty fields mean: Winter is coming. *shudder*
Do you see the cloud shaped like a duck
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Happy Bedtime
Day 13 of 31 Days of Happy
Bedtime for my children makes. me. HAPPY!
I love them. Like crazy. But by 8:00 Mama is done. Really, really done.
I need the time between when they go to bed, and when we go to bed to just wind down...in quiet. And by quiet, I mostly mean catching up with the DVR or Netflix, with my husband. It's what we do. Happy.
Bedtime for my children makes. me. HAPPY!
I love them. Like crazy. But by 8:00 Mama is done. Really, really done.
I need the time between when they go to bed, and when we go to bed to just wind down...in quiet. And by quiet, I mostly mean catching up with the DVR or Netflix, with my husband. It's what we do. Happy.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Happy Pictures
Day 12 of 31 Days of Happy
So the other day, on my Big Earrings post, Leah asked what the thingy in the background was. Kudos to Leah for paying attention to details...or maybe she was just trying to look at anything other than the weird expression on my face...I don't blame you Leah.
Here's the picture. Again. Because I have no shame.
See it back there? I took a better picture of it for you...without my face in front of it.
It's a metal thing with little clips on it. I've had it a few years. I bought it at a store in a town fairly close to me. If you're local and you think you need one, email me and I'll give you the location...they still carry it. ;) It makes me happy. At Christmas time I stick everybody's Christmas pictures on it. Fun stuff.
Leah had mentioned that she was thinking of making something similar from the metal thing from a crib...you know, that thing the mattress lays on. And I think that's an awesome idea! So now, when the time comes to move Lucy to a big girl bed, I won't be so sad...because I'll secretly be glad to get my hands on the metal thingamajig. Thanks Leah!
So, this also brings me to another thought...if anyone else has any questions for me, I'd be happy to answer. Just leave me a comment.
So the other day, on my Big Earrings post, Leah asked what the thingy in the background was. Kudos to Leah for paying attention to details...or maybe she was just trying to look at anything other than the weird expression on my face...I don't blame you Leah.
Here's the picture. Again. Because I have no shame.
See it back there? I took a better picture of it for you...without my face in front of it.
It's a metal thing with little clips on it. I've had it a few years. I bought it at a store in a town fairly close to me. If you're local and you think you need one, email me and I'll give you the location...they still carry it. ;) It makes me happy. At Christmas time I stick everybody's Christmas pictures on it. Fun stuff.
Leah had mentioned that she was thinking of making something similar from the metal thing from a crib...you know, that thing the mattress lays on. And I think that's an awesome idea! So now, when the time comes to move Lucy to a big girl bed, I won't be so sad...because I'll secretly be glad to get my hands on the metal thingamajig. Thanks Leah!
So, this also brings me to another thought...if anyone else has any questions for me, I'd be happy to answer. Just leave me a comment.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Blogging Happy
Day 11 of 31 Days of Happy
Blog Happy
My own blog makes me happy. That's probably not politically correct, but it does. I've been at it for over 3 1/2 years now...never dreaming that I'd stick with it this long. Lately I've been having fun flipping back through my archives and re-living some of those days, weeks, months...years.
Which really, is the whole reason I write. To document our journey. I should, in the very least, look back and enjoy it.
I haven't networked to make its readership grow, I haven't honed in on my audience, no advertisements, and certainly no money made. I like it this way.
Just me writing what's in my head, on my heart and in my life. That makes me happy.
Blog Happy
My own blog makes me happy. That's probably not politically correct, but it does. I've been at it for over 3 1/2 years now...never dreaming that I'd stick with it this long. Lately I've been having fun flipping back through my archives and re-living some of those days, weeks, months...years.
Which really, is the whole reason I write. To document our journey. I should, in the very least, look back and enjoy it.
I haven't networked to make its readership grow, I haven't honed in on my audience, no advertisements, and certainly no money made. I like it this way.
Just me writing what's in my head, on my heart and in my life. That makes me happy.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Day 10 - Happy Tracking
Day 10 of 31 Days of Happy
Happy Tracking.
Back in April, I was introduced to My Fitness Pal. It's a FREE website that you can use to track your food intake for the day, exercise, and set weight loss goals. You also set up a profile, so you can sort of social network with friends (or strangers) along the journey. It's SUPER easy to use. It even lets you know when they haven't logged on for awhile because they need "encouragement" which is code for "they've fallen off the wagon" I know this, personally.
It does not show them what you weigh. I know you're all thinking it. Only how much you want to lose (if you choose to share.) It's been completely eye opening for me. I've lost 15 pounds since April, and have four more to go...how on earth it can be SO HARD to lose four pounds, I will never understand.
Also, just so you know some more useless information about me, I was eating more than twice the recommended calories for myself every. single. day. And the sugar...about 4-5 times the amount I needed. Yep, that bad.
I love myfitnesspal.
And, if you decide to join it, and want a friend, I'd be happy tostalk have you. Just email me and I'll give you my profile name.
lifeintheparsonage@gmail.com It's my blog name, all smashed together with gmail at the end...in case you didn't notice.
Happy Tracking.
Back in April, I was introduced to My Fitness Pal. It's a FREE website that you can use to track your food intake for the day, exercise, and set weight loss goals. You also set up a profile, so you can sort of social network with friends (or strangers) along the journey. It's SUPER easy to use. It even lets you know when they haven't logged on for awhile because they need "encouragement" which is code for "they've fallen off the wagon" I know this, personally.
It does not show them what you weigh. I know you're all thinking it. Only how much you want to lose (if you choose to share.) It's been completely eye opening for me. I've lost 15 pounds since April, and have four more to go...how on earth it can be SO HARD to lose four pounds, I will never understand.
Also, just so you know some more useless information about me, I was eating more than twice the recommended calories for myself every. single. day. And the sugar...about 4-5 times the amount I needed. Yep, that bad.
I love myfitnesspal.
And, if you decide to join it, and want a friend, I'd be happy to
lifeintheparsonage@gmail.com It's my blog name, all smashed together with gmail at the end...in case you didn't notice.
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