Monday Musings -- and Getting Real

Random thoughts ... in no particular order...

1) What is up with retailers?!? I mean, isn't it still, oh, I don't know ... winter? SHORT SLEEVES and SHORTS are NOT appropriate attire right now! Don't they realize that there might be some parents out there that have a 4-month old kid growing like Jack's Beanstalk, wearing 6-9 month clothing? What is a child to do without a warm jacket? Granted, we have a really cool little snow suit for him, but as big as he is, if we put it on him, he won't fit in his car seat. Its like trying to squeeze him into a tic-tac box. Seriously.

2) Ever notice how frequently I use ... my beloved ellipses ... ??? Is that what they are even called? Let's just lovingly refer to them as ... three dots ... and move on.

3) I overheard these two guys in the hallway at work today. One said (to a very overweight guy) "Hey -- you are looking better than sliced bread! Seriously - are you loosing weight?" And the other guy said, "Yeah, I lost three pounds." And I thought to myself ... why would he say that? And then I thought to myself, I guess if I were dieting (and should be) and someone said that to me, I'd be flattered. And then I thought, but would I really think they were sincere? At which point I thought to myself, why am I thinking about this? And moved on.

4) Sunday's message was soooo good -- the Pastor reminded us that worry is stinky and yucky, and totally not necessary. Okay, maybe he didn't use those words, but ... he reminded us that Jesus felt pressure, temptation, and had great responsibilities. He was busy with a lot of work he had to do, in a short amount of time. He had plenty to worry about, but He knew who to go to -- His Father. He "found calm" in God who really has the "last say." And oh, how I love one of the scriptures he shared -- "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you" (1 Peter 5:6-7). Hmmm -- do I really cast all my worries and anxieties to him? Really? Or am I just fooling my self? (And I'm a good tricker, to!) Oh, it's so reassuring to know that I can cast all my worries and anxieties to Him, and HE WILL LIFT ME UP in due time.

That said ... I'm going to GET REAL as suggested by Randi and seen at I Have To Say -- also check out Lauren Getting Real at : Created For His Glory

Here's me getting real --

Let's begin with the kitchen... Notice the lovely broken faucet (handle off to left on counter). Dishes are from Sunday night pizza fest. Also, be kind enough NOT to note the yucky wall behind the sink -- We've been in this house for TWO years, and still have been unable to pick tile out for a back splash. Too many choices.



Next, we'll pan over and see the stove, with the pizza stone, and the wire racks used for cooling one fantastic pizza (can you see the flour everwhere?) --




Moving on to the Family room -- All the shades are pulled DOWN. I hate it like that, but the windows reflect on the TV, and we were watching movies yesterday. Any way, note the mess, well, everywhere. TONS of baby equipment. Very depressing!



FINALLY, so Lauren doesn't feel so bad about her forgotten wash ... here are two pictures ... one of my dryer that contains a load of towels I had to was three times because I kept forgetting them in the washer (eeewww, stinky), and one of the ever so sterile laundry room floor/carpet I dropped my son on... face first ... we won't go there again.




Okay -- off to feed one hungry boy, pay attention to one pouty husband, and nab the last of the iced tea, because my husband makes the absolutely BEST sweet tea.