Monday Meanderings

Bible Study... Going to try and study I Peter.  I Don't know why, I just want to study it.

Memory Verse --  Philippians 2:14  This is the girl's memory verse for this week so I am doing theirs with them. 

Husband Encouragement... 

* Make his favorite cookies! Chocolate Chip.

* Joyful attitude, patience with children.--This one is Sarah's but I have not been  a very joyful or patient       Mom the last few days. Thanks Sarah!!!

* Keep hanging up his clothes!  He really likes it when I get the laundry put away!

Train Them Up... 

* Keep doing memory verses...
* Work on first time obedience.  WE have gotten way off track in this. 
Personal Goals... 

* Paint my toenails...I have went most of the summer with only one or two pedicures (done at home :) )  But my nails are needing some new color!
* Exercise at least twice this week...more if I can work it in.
* Start getting dressed every morning instead of wearing my slouchy clothes all day. :)

New Habit of the Month...  Make sure the laundry is put up before I go to bed at night.  Been keeping my dishes pretty well done up but now I need to work on that laundry pile..

MUST Do...
* Must clean my messy house....I really need to de-clutter and reorganize.

Zone(s)...
* Help Paul finish redoing the living room this week. 
Menu - 

M - B- Oatmeal and Strawberries

       L- Leftover Chicken Tacos from Sunday
       S-  Lasagna, Garlic Bread

T-   B- Blueberry muffins, yoghurt
       L- Smoked Sausage and Fried Potatoes
        S-Chicken Noodle Soup

W-  B-Baked French Toast, Smoothies
        L- Leftover Chicken Noodle Soup
        S- Bible Study---Spaghetti & Meatballs/Cheesey Garlic Biscuits...

Th-  B-Smoothies/Granola
         L-Meatball Subs
         S- Pinto Beans, Fried Potatoes, Meatloaf

F-    B- Muffins, Smoothies
        L- Meatloaf Sandwiches
        S-Biscuits & Gravy

S-  B- Omlettes
      L- At a Fair
      S- At a Fair

FUN THINGS!
*RAIN!!!!!!!  Supposed to get 3 days of it this week...
* Going to the Fair this weekend.

3 things I'm thankful for today... 
1.  The new Pretzel M&M's  :)
2.  Audio Books....for the children...not me. :)
3. Nap Time!!!

Can you tell its been Monday?   But its got to get better!!! 

For more Monday Meadering' s join us at Sarah' s! 

Have a Blessed Week!!!!
Crystal

Monday Meanderings

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Bible Study:  Strength.  Will give some verses on this later.

Memory Verse: Prov. 31:25

Husband Encouragement:   Get us both to feeling better.  He hates it when I'm sick and I hate it when he is sick. 
* Just be here for him when he comes in from work.  I get so wrapped up in the kids and the house and lose sight of just US time.

Train Them Up:  Keep getting back on routine and getting them outside.  Although it is hot hot hot outside this week, we have got to find cool things to do. 

Personal Goals:  Get to feeling better.  Thats about it. 

New Habit of the Month:  Keep doing dishes up throughout the day.   Been doing pretty good, just got to keep doing it. 

Must Do:  Still need to order the herbs for the kids.  * Still need to make bread and freeze.  * Still need to finish school plans and order books.   (this stuff has gotten put off because of being sick and shortage of money... :( )

Zone:  Not doing one this week.  Basically my whole house needs cleaned but unless I feel better, I'm not doing much. 

Menu: 
Monday:  Had Pizza for supper.
Tuesday:   B: Eggs, Toast
                   L: Grilled Cheese
                   S:  Hamburger Steak, Fried Potatoes Veggie.
Wednesday: B: Smoothies
                      L:  No Clue
                      S:  Bible Study:  Velveeta Cheese Dip/Chips  Fruit Salad
 Thursday: B:  Granola
                    L:  Chicken Salad Sandwiches
                     S: Biscuits/Gravy/Bacon
Friday:  B: Smoothies
               L:  Quesadillas
               S:  Steaks, Baked Potatoes, Salad
Saturday and Sunday, have no idea what we are doing so I am not planning anything.

Fun Things: Playday with the homeschool group Friday.   Thats about it this week.  :)
 
3 things I am thankful for this week:  A great husband * Kids that understand that momma is sick and are being so helpful and good (they planned out menu this week :) )  * God!

For more Monday Meanderings please visit Sarah!

Have a blessed week!!!!!
Crystal!

Monday Meanderings

Bible Study - Randomly reading through the Bible.  I like to do this from time to time.

Memory Verse-  As said above, I am randomly reading....my ADD mind is so busy this week and usually in these instances, if I try to make myself memorize something, it does not work at all!  

Husband Encouragement

* Have the house clean when he comes in from work...
* Have his clothes put up....he cannot stand having his clothes left out after they have been laundered and I am horrible at putting them up. 
* Make a special meal for him this week!  He deserves it!

* Praise him for one thing (or more) each day!  I try not to nag or belittle him, but I really need to work on finding things to tell him he did good...or that I appreciate. 

Train Them Up

*I'm with Sarah on the getting OFFLINE.  I get so wrapped up in things on the computer, I tend to forget the kids and it is so crazy around here.

* Also with Sarah on getting the kids outside.  We have no trees in our yard....but if they can just stay outside for 10-15 min at a time, this would help so much.....(and I am going to start keeping popsicles and homemade slushies in the freezer so they can cool off.....) :) 

*Start back on our daily routine.....we have gotten so off of everything but morning routine the last few weeks while we have had my daughter-in-law over.....she is anxiously awaiting the birth of our Grandson and hasnt wanted to be home alone....just in case. 

* Start doing their Bible reading time again.....we have also forgot this in the business of life but it works so well!

Personal Goals

* re-paint my nails.....lol.  I so need to do this and wouldn't have thought of it if Sarah hadn't posted it.

* Start walking again.  I have let this go also and I can tell.

* Drink more Lemon water everyday....such an energy booster and so many health benefits....

New Habit of the Month - JULY!

*Keep the dishes done.  When I leave the dishes even for a little bit, we get overrun with ants....(the little black ones) and its horrible.  If I keep the dishes done up, they are not as bad.   But I am bad about leaving them for the day and doing them all at night..... :(

MUST Do

*Order more contacts....finally got my eyes re-examined and now I need to order contacts and new glasses...but glasses later.

* Order herbs off of Amazon. (I can get the kids ear drops and Echinacea on here cheaper.)

* Make Bread and freeze some....so tired of buying bread from store.

* Finish making school plans for kids and get books ordered
* Make a pillow for Jason (he doesn't have a special pillow... :( )
*  I think that is enough for the week....considering the last two days are going to be busy....
Zone - master bath...

Menu

M -had supper with Daddy...
T- Grilled Hamburgers with the kids

W- Bible Study- Beans and Sausage, cake.

Th- Probably eat out...Will be at the hospital with Amber....(she is being induced)
F- Mexican Casserole
S- Cereal (we like to do this some....it is cheap (if its homemade granola) and quick and relaxing)
FUN THINGS!

*Amber is scheduled to be induced Thursday....she has been having some problems so they are ready to go.  So hopefully by Thursday night, we will have our Grandson...
* My mom and dad possibly coming up for a couple of days.

3 things I'm thankful for today:

1.My wonderful family!

2. My very hardworking husband.
3. Garden fresh veggies. 

For more Monday Meanderings please visit Sarah!!!!
Hope all has a blessed week!
Crystal

Monday Meanderings

Monday Meanderings


Bible Study:  Reading my Busy Moms Bible


Memory Verse
Hebrews 7:25

Husband Encouragement
Make his favorite cookies and do as much of his paperwork for him this week that I can do......

Train Them Up

* Routine, Routine, Routine.....Need I say more....

* Keep on doing our Bible reading in the morning and at night. (When I sit down to read my bible at night before bed, they get their bibles and sit quietly and read....then just before they go to bed, we read from the bible and answer questions they have. They have started really enjoying this..) Keep it going.....


Must Do
*Plant Garden
*Mow Yard (again)
*Find Dresser for my daughter in law for the babys room
* Finish Alainas dress (I am determined to get this done and then another one)
Zone
YARD
Menu
Will post later
Fun Things
*Moms Night Out!!!
* Play day today
*Go help Amber get baby room more organized
* Go play at Grannys Wednesday or Friday
* Mom had an appointment Thursday so the kids get to stay with some friends while she is gone......They love these friends.... :)
*Go with Daddy to get stuff for work Wednesday or Friday.
Crazy Crazy week...
For More Monday Meanderings Visit Sarah!!!

Have a blessed Week!!!!
Crystal



Blessings



Crystal

Monday Meanderings

Monday Meanderings

Bible Study:

Finish Ecclessiaties....and start another one...dont know which yet... (If you havent figured out yet, I randomly select books of the Bible and study them)

Memory Verse
Reviewing the kids memory verses with them....Again.....

Husband Encouragement
 He is going to be on a business trip Wednesday thru Saturday (we will be joining him Friday Night) So I am going to try to make suppers quick and simple Monday and Tuesday so that we can spend quality time with him...and I am making it a point to clean out our office so that he can find what he needs without asking me where it is... :)

Train Them Up

* Work on getting back into routines....vacations are so bad on this ---and still working on it..it is getting there though.....

* Keep on doing our Bible reading in the morning and at night. (When I sit down to read my bible at night before bed, they get their bibles and sit quietly and read....then just before they go to bed, we read from the bible and answer questions they have. They have started really enjoying this..)  Keep it going.....

Must Do

* Till garden and plant it....

* Haul junk to the landfill.....
* Clean out flower bed...it froze again the other night so I am hesitant to do this....but it really needs done before the weeds take over...
* Finish girls aprons (no I still havent gotten this done..) but I am determined to do it this week...especially with Paul being gone so much...

* Finish Alainas dress (havent gotten this done either)
* Clean out office!!!

Zone

Office and Yard

Menu

Monday- Lunch--Hamburgers and French Fries (on the grill)
Supper-- Steaks and my hubbys wonderful potatoes!!! and salad

Tuesday--Lunch-- Polish sausage dogs(Alaina is allergic to hot dogs (any kind) so we have polish sausage instead....she is fine with these..
Supper-- Grilled Chicken, Salad, Corn on the Cob on the grill
Wednesday--Lunch--TBD
Supper-- Bible Study--Roast..potatoes carrots

Thursday--Lunch--TBD
Supper--Calizone
Friday--Lunch--On the Road to see Daddy..
Supper--Supper with Daddy and An Aunt that we love so much but hardly ever get to see and Jack and Amber
Saturday-- Lunch-- On our way home from seeing Daddy
Supper---Salad

Sunday--Lunch--Out to eat and go to Sams Club

Supper--Snacks...

Fun Things

* Playday  at least one...

* Get to see our Aunt!!!

* And outside alot!!!!!!!!

For more Monday Meanderings, visit Sarah!!!

Blessings

Crystal

Monday Meanderings

Bible Study:
Ecclesiastes---
Memory Verse

Reviewing the kids memory verses with them....

Husband Encouragement

He has alot of trips to make this week.....I am going to try to be up when he leaves in the mornings and try not to be yelling (er....raising my voice just a little bit.... :) ) at the kids when he gets home...and I am going to make his favorite chocolate chip cookies this week. 



Train Them Up

* Work on getting back into routines....vacations are so bad on this

* Work on praising them for their good works......The have been such good helpers and I dont tell them enough how good they are....Still working on this....

* Keep on doing our Bible reading in the morning and at night.  (When I sit down to read my bible at night before bed, they get their bibles and sit quietly and read....then just before they go to bed, we read from the bible and answer questions they have. They have started really enjoying this..)

Must Do
* Get garden ready to plant.....should have been done already.  But lacking good weather and time...

* Start seeds for garden..so they will be ready to go in the ground in a month...

* Finish girls aprons (no I still havent gotten this done..)

* Finish Alainas dress (havent gotten this done either)

* Two possibly three play days this week....



Zone
Garden.....yes this is a zone....and the rest of my house is pretty much okay. 

Menu

Monday- Lunch--Salad
                Supper-- Tostadas
Tuesday--Lunch--Burritos
                Supper--Seasoned Baked Chicken Breast and Veggies
Wednesday--Lunch--Sausage Egg Toaster Sandwiches
                     Supper-- Bible Study--Crockpot beef enchiladas
Thursday--Lunch--Cereal (homemade granola) Fruit
                 Supper--Steaks, Salad, Baked potatoes
Friday--Lunch--Salad
             Supper--Hamburgers  oven fries veggies
Saturday-- Lunch-- Spaghetti
                 Supper--Out to eat with Paul
Sunday--Lunch--Leftover Spaghetti Salad
              Supper--Cereal (homemade granola)  We like to keep it simple on Sundays...

Like I said, Paul will be gone several days this week and the kids are really getting in to cooking...so alot of it is stuff they can either make on their own (with supervision of course) or that they can really help alot with. 

Fun Things

* Playdays (as mentioned above)
* Getting to help get the garden ready
* And redoing our flower beds
* And outside alot!!!!!!!!


For more Monday Meanderings, visit Sarah!!!
Blessings
Crystal

Monday Meanderings.....

Again, I havent done this in a while, and I dont know if Sarah is doing it this week, but I felt the need to do it and see if it will keep me on track. 

Bible Study

Reading Proverbs

Memory Verse
Prov. 31:26 "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her toungue is the law of kindness."
Yes, I am doing this one again.....I need a review. 

Husband Encouragement
Make his favorite cookies.  Keep the laundry done up (he loves it when all the laundry is done....or at least his is put in the closet. )

Train Them Up
* Work on obedience and respect we have slacked in this area. 
* Work on praising them for their good works......The have been such good helpers and I dont tell them enough how good they are.

Must Do

* Take Jason to his check up on his ears.
* Finish preparations for our vacation (more on that later)
* Finish girls aprons
* Finish Alainas dress
* Make a skirt for me

Zone

My Bedroom (ughh it is a complete disaster of books and clothes and stuff)


Menu

Monday- Sirloin tips and gravy (mashed potatoes and rolls)

Tuesday- Calizone
Wednesday- Bible Study (Chicken noodle Soup)

Thursday - Nachos
Friday- Pancakes
Saturday- Hamburgers


Fun Things

* Getting to play outside in all this pretty weather!

* Getting ready for our vacation

* Going for coffee with a friend

Again, I am not sure if Sarah is doing this this week.  She is busy enjoying her new blessing :)  But I needed to do it to keep me going.

Blessings
Crystal

Monday Meanderings

I know I havent posted in a while but I am going to try to do better.  I havent ever done the Monday Meanderings before but thought that I would give it a try. 

Bible Study
Studying the book of James

Memory Verse
Prov. 31:26  "She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her toungue is the law of kindness."

Husband Encouragement
Bake another batch of Chocolate Chip cookies.  Write SHMILY somewhere he can see it when he gets up. 

Train Them Up
* Work on establishing routines again after their visit to granny's..
* Work on praising them for their good works......The have been such good helpers and I dont tell them enough how good they are.

Must Do
* Order books for Church
* Finish ordering Christmas Presents
* Finish Alainas scarf and start blanket
* Enjoy the week of Thanksgiving with the family

Zone
Not doing a zone this week,  its a vacation week and we are going to bake and enjoy the cool weather and our new kittens.

Menu
Monday- Nachos, Cookies
Tuesday- Chicken and Dumplings
Wednesday- Tacos  Apple Pie
Thursday - Thanksgiving
Friday- Leftovers with Friends
Saturday- Salad and Ham Salad Sanwiches

Fun Things
* Going hunting with my hubby this week. The kids are all finally old enough that our niece can baby sit for a couple of hours at a time. 
* Putting the kids pilgrims and little indians together.
* Playing with our new kittens.
*Cooking with my kids
*Enjoying Family time.

You can read more Monday Meanderings at Sarahs Blog.....

Blessings
Crystal