Sorry, no menu this week. We have one, but I'm too lazy to put it up. Next week.
The boys are in a nearby church's Vacation Bible School this week and they're having a great time! It seems that in the last few years, all our local churches, including mine, have gone to this nighttime VBS, which I, personally, don't care for. I know in one sense it's great because people who work during the daytime can participate, but for those of us who are home during the daytime, I'm not too keen on it. As a matter of fact, the first year our church went to the nighttime thing, which was 2 years ago, I did participate, in an effort to not judge before I actually tried it. I hated it. I was out at church every single night that week, while Nicky was home alone. I didn't like that, and they kept telling me to just have him come with me. Yeah, right. The man gets up at 4am to go to work and doesn't get home until 5:30 and you want him to come to VBS? I don't' think so. I had to make dinner super early so we could eat before we went, which was very early so I could get my classroom ready. Plus, by the time it was time to head out to VBS, we had already had a full day and I, not to mention the little ones, were already pooped. And, we didn't ever get home until nearly 9pm, which is really late for little guys whose bedtime is normally around 7-7:30. It didn't work well for us. So last year, when our church did nighttime VBS, I didn't participate and neither did my little ones. I think Ashton actually volunteered and got a ride with one of the teachers who lives near us. Then, this year, they decided to have an 11-week all-day summer camp, which will really meet the need for working parents, plus it has a VBS style in the morning and sports and other stuff in the afternoon, so they're still getting the VBS thing. That led to them not being able to do VBS and camp both during the summer, so we had our "VBS" during spring break, at night, but it was only 4 nights and it began on Sunday night and ended on Wednesday night. I could handle that. Remember my Jerusalem Marketplace? It was a blast and I didn't leave Nicky home alone too many nights. (Though he probably would have liked the peace and quiet! lol)
That leads to no VBS during the summer time, hence, our attending another church's VBS this week. Actually, I think it's really the ONLY church left around here that's still doing the daytime thing. I am sooo happy! Since I really can't afford summer camp, and frankly, am too cheap to pay for it while I'm sitting home, this works out great for the boys to go to "camp" this week....and it's FREE!! Whoo hoo for "FREE"!! lol They're having a ball and they can say they went to "camp" this summer. Plus, it gives me a few days, well half-days anyway, to do some stuff around here without them underfoot. Today I'm working on the back room. Please, PLEASE pray for me on this. This is a job I have severely needed to undertake and am looking forward to doing, but also dread at the same time. I MUST get this room cleared out and organized a little better before I start yet another school year, so I covet your prayers. Pray that I will actually do it and not just look at it and long to do it. Pray that I will not have my "sentimental ire" up and not throw anything out. Pray that I will have wisdom as to what I really need to keep so I can use for the boys down the road, and not just keep a bunch of useless stuff I'll never use. Pray for discernment for me. And, that I'll have the time to do it. It's a really big job and not only does it need to be cleaned out and organized, but I want to put some new shelves and rearrange the ones I have, so I'll need to know or "see" what works best. Pray for that "eye" for me, since I don't naturally have it.
Back to the VBS thing. Awww.... Each morning, I have to check them in at the front desk, and then they are walked to their group, in the sanctuary. Today there was a mass of people, as there always is, and I told Indy to stand in the loooong line that was for his group, while I stood with Levi and checked him in. His line was much shorter, so I was able to get through it rather quickly. I passed him to the "walker" who took him to his group, briefly watched to make sure he got to his group, then headed back to Indy. He was at the desk already, telling them his name, and was handed his name tag, which he promptly put on himself and walked away, heading into the sanctuary. I met him there and gave him a kiss, as he said goodbye and walked alone up to his group. It was sooo sad to me. Well, not sad really, but definitely melancholy. He checked himself in and walked to his group, all alone, without me. Awwww.... he's getting so big. I know it's great, but it's sad, too, ya know?
Well, since I'm writing this while they're at VBS, and seemingly avoiding starting on my back room, I guess I'll have to go now and actually face that room. Please pray for me. I'm heading in............
Showing posts with label How I Feel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label How I Feel. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Life in the Big City
I've lived in and around a big city all my life. Tonight as I drove home from a meeting, I was thinking of some things I like and things I dislike about "the big city." Here they are....
1. I like that there are so many choices available to me for grocery stores, shopping malls, restaurants, libraries, churches, movie theaters, entertainment, etc.
2. I dislike all the traffic and lines everywhere I go...all the time. (Well, usually the middle of the night is less crowded and yes, I know this first hand. lol)
3. I like accessibility to such an array of different cultures. People from all over the world live here and it's really cool to be able to meet them and learn about their cultures and countries.
4. I dislike the crime that can be associated with the big city, even within the government.
5. I like the job opportunities that are usually here. Even if you can't get a job in your field, you can usually get something...anything...even a grocery bagger.
6. I dislike (REALLY dislike) that at about 1/3 of the stores I shop at, I must have my receipt checked as I leave the store (after I've already stood in line) by a security guard or employee, to make sure I'm only taking items out of the store that I've paid for. Basically to make sure I'm not a crook. Me! The one who returns even a dime if I've been given back too much change. Me! Who will walk all the way back into a store to pay for something the cashier forgot to charge me for. That is sooo insulting to me! Argh.
7. I like having food and entertainment available at almost any time of night. After sitting in the ER with a little one for hours and hours, way into the night, it's nice to be able to drive through a McDonalds or something to get a little snack.
8. I dislike the high prices associated with living in the big city.
9. I like having so many opportunities/choices for my children, such as sports programs, Vacation Bible Schools, museums, libraries, parks, nature centers, etc.
10. I dislike the constant noise and lights.
11. I like the access to some of the best medical care in the world.
12. I dislike having to watch my children so carefully and that they can't have the freedom to just ride their bikes all over the neighborhood all day and show back up at home at dinner time.
I think there's more, but it's late and I'm tired and I knew that if I didn't write this now, I'd never write it later. Besides, I'd probably never even remember what I wanted to write about! lol I could write another pro/con post about living in South Florida. That would be interesting, huh? Maybe later. :-)
1. I like that there are so many choices available to me for grocery stores, shopping malls, restaurants, libraries, churches, movie theaters, entertainment, etc.
2. I dislike all the traffic and lines everywhere I go...all the time. (Well, usually the middle of the night is less crowded and yes, I know this first hand. lol)
3. I like accessibility to such an array of different cultures. People from all over the world live here and it's really cool to be able to meet them and learn about their cultures and countries.
4. I dislike the crime that can be associated with the big city, even within the government.
5. I like the job opportunities that are usually here. Even if you can't get a job in your field, you can usually get something...anything...even a grocery bagger.
6. I dislike (REALLY dislike) that at about 1/3 of the stores I shop at, I must have my receipt checked as I leave the store (after I've already stood in line) by a security guard or employee, to make sure I'm only taking items out of the store that I've paid for. Basically to make sure I'm not a crook. Me! The one who returns even a dime if I've been given back too much change. Me! Who will walk all the way back into a store to pay for something the cashier forgot to charge me for. That is sooo insulting to me! Argh.
7. I like having food and entertainment available at almost any time of night. After sitting in the ER with a little one for hours and hours, way into the night, it's nice to be able to drive through a McDonalds or something to get a little snack.
8. I dislike the high prices associated with living in the big city.
9. I like having so many opportunities/choices for my children, such as sports programs, Vacation Bible Schools, museums, libraries, parks, nature centers, etc.
10. I dislike the constant noise and lights.
11. I like the access to some of the best medical care in the world.
12. I dislike having to watch my children so carefully and that they can't have the freedom to just ride their bikes all over the neighborhood all day and show back up at home at dinner time.
I think there's more, but it's late and I'm tired and I knew that if I didn't write this now, I'd never write it later. Besides, I'd probably never even remember what I wanted to write about! lol I could write another pro/con post about living in South Florida. That would be interesting, huh? Maybe later. :-)
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Where I Belong...
I was born and raised in a big city. I still live in a big city. But, I don't feel like I belong there. I love the quiet of the outdoors. I love the woods and would be so happy living in the middle of nowhere.
Of course, I think I'd miss the 5 minute drive to Publix, McDonald's, and the bank or the 10 minute drive to the mall and Target if I lived in the middle of nowhere. I think I've been in the city too long and I'm not sure I'd do very well that far out, even if I dream of it. I guess you never know til you really try it, huh?
It got me to thinking. Where do I belong? It's almost as if I don't belong anywhere. That made me think more and realize that I do belong somewhere, it's just not here. I mean here on Earth. I belong in the eternal kingdom and that's my real home. I don't think I'll be truly settled until I reach my real home someday. I would venture to say that when I get where I'm going, I'll feel perfectly at home. I can't wait! :-)
Of course, I think I'd miss the 5 minute drive to Publix, McDonald's, and the bank or the 10 minute drive to the mall and Target if I lived in the middle of nowhere. I think I've been in the city too long and I'm not sure I'd do very well that far out, even if I dream of it. I guess you never know til you really try it, huh?
It got me to thinking. Where do I belong? It's almost as if I don't belong anywhere. That made me think more and realize that I do belong somewhere, it's just not here. I mean here on Earth. I belong in the eternal kingdom and that's my real home. I don't think I'll be truly settled until I reach my real home someday. I would venture to say that when I get where I'm going, I'll feel perfectly at home. I can't wait! :-)
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