Thursday Thirteen

I have not posted in what seems like forever...but in reality it's only been a week. Sometimes I suffer from blogging blockage. I have thoughts and ideas, but I just can't seem to get them organized and typed out. So Thursday Thirteen is my help for today. Listed below are thirteen things I have done or am going to do this week.

1. I learned to play the Wii. Although I would not want to purchase one for our own home, I did have fun playing it. I rocked at bowling and needed some major help at baseball. My sister tells me I need to learn to box. Maybe next time.

2. I had to practice tough love with one of my children. Parenting is hard. I love being a mom. I wouldn't trade it for anything. But I had no idea it would be so hard. Because of tough love I also was able to practice grace. It seems they go hand in hand.

3. I went bowling with Tim and Matthew. We celebrated Matthew's 14th birthday at Victory Lanes in Morton. It was a good time for Tim and I to be with just Matthew.

4. I got my haircut. Boy do I feel and look better.

5. Two nights in a row Katie, Lucas, and Cayla gave me a foot rub. Wonderful. Wonderful. Wonderful. Complete with Bath and Body Works Lotion. I love my kids and I am so thankful they love me.

6. Monday the kids picked all the corn from our garden. Tim and the kids worked outside getting it ready to be put up while I worked inside. Together we put in the freezer 18 quart bags of Bodacious Corn...the best corn I have ever tasted.

7. Yesterday I shredded and froze two huge zucchinis and one huge yellow squash...all from our garden.

8. I have done school with the kids and will continue to do school with them throughout the rest of the week. We are on a roll and it feels great.

9. Yesterday Tim took all three girls to town with him so I was able to enjoy a semi-quiet day. It was such a wonderful gift from my wonderful husband. He is so...well, wonderful.

10. Today I will be making two large pans of Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese. We have a dinner tonight at church where they will be served. I will be attending the dinner with my great husband, The Tim Walker.

11. I talked to a very missed friend on the phone Monday night. Friendship is a gift from God and I am so thankful for the ones He has put in my life. It is sad when we can't get together very often.

12. Saturday I get to attend a Princess birthday party for three lovely princesses. I am looking forward to the festivities and count it as an honor to be invited to such an event. Happy Birthday Princess #1, Princess #2, and Princess #3.

13. I have posted my very first Thursday Thirteen and will hopefully do another one in the future.

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