I bought Herbs yesterday. Rosemary, Mint, Spearmint, Oregano, Lemon Balm. I'm going to create a small garden in the backyard! Once I get the soil prepped. The ground here is so horrible. Nothing but clay. So there's a lot of work that goes into planting the most basic thing.
I love when church messages go along with something God's already been in the works of adjusting in my heart. :) Tonight the preacher really spoke about being uncomfortable, and that during those times, God is truly growing us. Discomfort is good for our souls sometimes. And God never leaves us there for longer than we can bear. Good for me to remember.
So this week I had a tiny little whining session. Yes, it was tiny--it consisted of a text message, and a three minute vent to my husband. =P I felt like my whole Summer was going to pass me by because I'm not outside during the day that often. I threw a little fit. Said I was never working this Grave shift again. Thought about changing jobs. Etc. Wait--whaaaaaaaat? That's not me. So instead I started coming up with various plans. Heh. Now that's the me I know. ;) So this week I'm working on getting up earlier, and getting outside in my yard. That's therapy for me, even if the weeds keep coming back!
I'm slow-cooking my first whole chicken tomorrow! With rosemary and lemon seasonings. I hope it tastes as good as the website made it look....
We had Seth for a few hours on Friday. Love that kiddo. He's at such an interactive stage. He's starting to "talk". I love babbling with him. He chose Nate over me on Friday. Who said THAT was okay to do?? haha We had just finished bath-time, and Nate walked by me in the kitchen....Seth nearly jumped out of my arms, reaching for Nate. This of course made Nate's face break into an all encompassing grin. One that lasted a while.
Nate and I just passed the 5 month mark. I am blessed to be married to this man. Every week seems better than the week before. Lots of people keep saying, "just wait...it won't always be like this.". I think they might be wrong. Why would things all of the sudden change? We've been together for almost two years, and things only seem to get better....I am in love with my best friend.
Anyone have a good, soft whole wheat bread recipe they could share? I want to make some, but I don't like past recipes I've used. Thank you in advance!
Hope your week is amazing!
I've had my share of those whiney moments, too, especially since starting the night shift. It's just a horrible feeling to think you're missing out on real life. I had a mini breakdown one day after peering out through the blinds one morning and seeing a person walking down the sidewalk...and feeling totally sorry for myself because I had to go to bed and try to sleep, while "everyone else" gets to go about with their lives. :P Ummm...yeah. Not my normal self either, thankfully.
ReplyDeleteYou're wise to make the effort to get up earlier and spend what time you can outdoors. I've found that kind of pro-active planning helps me a LOT, too. Just allowing myself to sit down with a cup of tea, relaxing music, and a book for a while (even if there's still work to do), or making sure I open the shades as soon as the sun comes up in the morning...these little things can make a HUGE difference in my attitude and my ability to cope with the long, dark nights.
Hang in there, friend. :) :hugs:
Abigail, I wish you lived closer... :)
ReplyDeleteI completely understand the whole, "everyone else is outside" feeling! Even when I hear the distant lawnmower it hits me. Heh.
Thanks for your encouraging words, I'm going to keep pressing on!