Remember my Word of the Year, JOY. I have been trying to refocus on that word again, its always in the back of my mind but not upfront where it should be. Today I woke up and decided I spend TOO much time online, I don't want to anymore, live a real LIFE not an online life. I've *gulp* spent too much time focusing on the Jazz, on blogs, on things that don't really matter. Things that are fun but shouldn't be the main FOCUS. Lets regain my focus on FAMILY, FRIENDS, things that count!
So today for JOY I cut roses from our yard, put them in a pretty vase and have looked at them. Grateful that although our yard is not ANYWHERE near how I want it to be yet, we HAVE a yard, our own yard!
I cleaned JOSH's room. I know that doesn't sound like JOY but it is to me. Josh does not keep things as clean as I like, so I once again organized his room, making it as SIMPLE as possible for my little boy to keep things clean. I watched episodes of the 1st season of GLEE whilst cleaning. Joyful event for me.
I made CREAM of WHEAT for breakfast and ate breakfast with my kids. I watched FULL HOUSE with Kira and Josh. Laughed when Kira got all serious and said "mom, I have been wondering this for awhile, on TV how do they get old and then young again" (explained to her how reruns work.. that they don't refilm them every time they show) Cream of Wheat, Full House and the kids= JOY
Mopped the kitchen although its not Monday=JOY, texting with Rachelle= JOY, looking out at the mountains from my living room = JOY and emails with my a friend back and forth this morning=JOY
Looking forward to the weekend with LOU and the kids and looking forward to FOCUSING on things that matter= JOY
Now I'll get back to playing, Litte People Airport/Park/Parking Garage, and Handy Manny construction with my boy Josh!
JOY!!!!!
4 comments:
Diana- I love this post! JOY is what it created in me! I miss playing little people airport--- I guess now it is killing people on the xbox. I am working on getting a new cord for the old nintendo so that we can play Toystory and not have such crappy bloodshed going on playing all the time.
I love the wall color and the stunning color of the vase an the flowers against the wall! gorgeous.
I love you Diana!!!
This is a good reminder to me right now. Thanks! And I love your roses and vase. :)
Hey, thanks for your comment. It was funny since I had already had your post up to read and then you commented on mine. Your blog is a joy to read and to look at. Beautiful!
I forgot how much I love Cream of Wheat! I need to get me some of that joy. :)
And family-- you are right. Time with them is what it is all about. I'm sure all the attention is helping your kids be joyful too!
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