Ok well I have actually been thinking a lot this week. More spiritually than anything. All my other thoughts and ideas are super scattered.
So I have been thinking about happiness lately. I know I did a whole post on it but I guess I just needed another reminder. I have been thinking that there is no better time to be happy than now. It makes life so much easier, and enjoyable. Mom sent me an email on this and I just read it today. It was pretty inspiring, but I must say I was already thinking this very thing. Being miserable and onry just makes you and every one else miserable. If I have to choose a mood I hope that I will be able to choose happy. I must say it is definately working at work. hehehe I don't really hate my job I just hate being away from Pj and Jordan. To me they ARE alot more fun than work. But every one thinks that about their family.
Ok I need some ideas for summer cooking that is cheap. I don't ever want to cook cause its so hot and so we end up not eating that is healthy or cheap. So I am calling for any and all ideas! Make sure they are things that are simpe to make and less expensive. If it were possible I would buy all types of meat to cook on the grill but that just isn't budget freindly.
Motherhood has completely changed my life. All mothers will hopefully know and understand this. It is a bitter/sweet experience. Some days you are soooo tired you think that you are going to loose it. But then you look down at the sweet little boy that has just managed to fall asleep at 1am (of course this was the first two months or so) Now its getting woke up at 6am and you are soooo tired cause you worked till 11pm and then couldn't sleep so you actually went to bed at like 1am and probably didn't fall asleep till like 2am. But the minute I see his smiling face, excited to see me. All the tired and annoyed feelings go away and my heart is filled with joy. He grows so much every day. Yesterday when I finally got to see Pj after a day and some of not seeing him. He reminds me of how great life can be. I worry so much for him with the way the world is changing so much (For the worse) I worry if he will make the right choice. I wonder how I will deal with the teenage years when he doesn't smile when he sees me. When he has other things to do than play and laugh with mom. I thought my mission was the hardest and most enjoyable time of my life. (I never knew it was possible to enjoy a hard time) that is till my mission. And God never ceases to amaze me with the joy and happiness he sends me in my time of trial. I am so very greatful for the oppertunity to be a mother and a wife.
4 comments:
I really like corn on the cob, and grilled chicken is always good. I also think we could use that dutch oven some more, it doesn't get that hot to use. I think we should sit and make up a list before you go shopping. Love ya!!!
Oh wow! That picture really brought me back. :) Good 'ole CWM. Thanks for the great post.
Couldn't agree more about the thoughts on motherhood -nothing else this hard could have a better payoff! As for the food thing, I love a good tuna melt (it's cheap and somewhat healthy) and doesn't heat the house too much and you can "fancy" it up with peppers or tomatoes and havarti cheese.
Dusty - having 6 kiddos I have really started shopping for the budget. I watch for beef or chicken to go on sale at Albertson's and it sometimes get's as low as $1.49 per pound, at which time I totally stock up! Grilled chicken is one of my fav's! Extremely healthy, fast and easy. We just have canned pineapple and rice. Pretty cheap and easy!
There is no explanation for motherhood! It's the greatest, most challenging and most fulfilling calling I have ever had! Loved your thoughts!
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