One Step Report #11
Wow. Another week gone, and before I know it, April will be here! That’s both good and bad, because it means the weather will get better but I also have a lot to do before then… wish me luck. We’ve had blue skies and sun for two days in a row, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed it.
Steps taken this week: 83 steps. Wow. That sounds like a lot. I must admit that I’m tempted to penalize myself 20 or 30 steps because my house is so messy right now BUT the purpose of this program is to focus on the positive. Hopefully I’ll be more successful in the housekeeping department this week. If not, we’ll still live.
Highlights from the week:
1. I finally chose a pattern and cut into my Rouenneries layer cake that I’ve been saving since last October. The pieces are all cut and waiting to be put together. I’m excited about this quilt! (Look at that aqua…)
2. I was able to attend a gymnastics meet that my oldest daughter was competing in and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was one of those experiences when you sense how much your child is growing up and you feel so happy for them and so happy about who they’re becoming. I’ve been consciously working on my interactions with her and I feel pleased with what’s happening.
3. We had our first soccer scrimmage of the season, and I’m taking a deep breath. The next 9 weeks are going to be CRAZY but I’m going to do my best to enjoy it instead of stress about it.
4. When a bit of rough play caused an electrical problem in a bathroom this week, my husband and I were able to take a deep breath and handle it calmly. This allowed us to let our son spend time helping repair the problem and created a memorable father/son experience.
5. I had a couple of brief but good conversations today with other mothers while I was in the hall at church with a noisy baby. It’s such a blessing to connect with other women I admire, even if it is only for a minute or two.
6. Today I made some homemade peanut butter cups. YUM!
On that sweet note, I’ll wish you a wonderful week!
Hopeful Homemaker
