What was I going to do with my day. I decided that I needed to focus on things that I was thankful for so I had a project that was family related and I decided to work on that. I can't be more specific because it is a gift so if I remember I will tell you later. Anyways, I literally spent almost the entire day working on this project. It was a lot of fun and it is probably 90% done. But I got nothing else done...oh well. Then I took a break around noon and went to Curves to work out and smiled realizing this would be the first Thanksgiving that I won't over eat. HA HA! Then I went to the local garden shop. They were having a class on making holiday planters. I decided to sign up on Thanksgiving to give myself a distraction. So I headed out. I got there and I was the only person in the class today. They have many classes and they tend to be full but today, it was one on one. It was very simple but so cool and this is what I made(it is prettier in person)....
I got home, Tiana got home, then I went to pick up Tabitha from practice for the musical. I do have to say I miss the activity bus. There is one bus, after school, if the girls are involved in anything else, parents pick up. Anyways, I made dinner..mmmmm Thanksgiving hamburger helper...nothing like it. I actually don't miss the turkey...I like it but it has never been my favorite. We thought about going out but we are going out tomorrow so we will save our money. Then it was time to drop the girls off at youth group. Now the title: Cool change is the name of a great song by Little River Band. It is a song I have always identified with. I wasn't born in the sign of water but I was born on a beach...close enough. I have always felt close to water and have felt the best in water, at a beach, in a pool, in a hot tub. It is peaceful and inspirational..so... I decided to go in the hot tub. So I took two Smirnoff ice, green apple flavored (my favorite) and went for a soak. It was pretty cold outside again around 15-20 (F). So it was wonderful. I cranked up the stereo and had my drinks and sat and said alot of thanks to God. I love that hot tub. For all of you who don't know...it is a long story but basically I traded my motorcycle for the hot tub. Hard decision but one of the best I have made. I use it alot and it is so much of a stress release for me. Anyways, the song from Little River Band came to mind. I wanted to find a link for you and as I looked I came across this one and WOW how much more inspirational could it get...great music and powerful words and pictures. VERY COOL! So check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFKPkKo6238. Water: The true peace of God begins at any spot a thousand miles from the nearest land. ~Joseph Conrad
So I am inside now and figured I would update you all. Was my whole day positive, no, but that is ok..there were positive times and that is what I will focus on. I also wanted to let you know that I continue to work on prayer and thanking God for everything and it is working. I had a couple really rough nights recently and almost immediately started thanking God for the difficulties and it was wonderful, I even slept which usually I don't do when I am stressed. I will keep working on that and hopefully it will be a habit soon.
Tomorrow we head into the states to do some shopping. We miss Kohls, so that is our first stop. Watertown, New York is about 1 1/2 hours away so that is where we will be for Black Friday but not early..hopefully when we get there everyone will be at home. Then Wil comes home tomorrow night bringing Lobsters hopefully. Then Saturday we head down to Kingston to celebrate the 18th birthday of a beautiful lady named Vicki and have a lobster boil with some friends. Then Sunday is a Christmas parade in town and I think I will try to get more Christmas stuff up.
Update on the girls:
Tiana is doing well. She still struggles with missing her family and friends but she sure has alot of friends here. I hear so many names of friends, I can't even keep them straight and she is so much like me...lots of friends that are boys. That is great for less drama but a little stressful for mom and Wil. She is searching for that one special friend to talk to and I pray she finds it. She tried out for the volleyball team but unfortunately didn't make it. There were 32 girls trying out for 12 spots so the odds were against her. She is having a hard time finding a sport but we are working on it. Pray that God will open a door for her to get active and be a part of something where she feels valued. She turns 15 in 2 weeks so she is getting excited about that.
Tabitha tried out for the school musical and has a small part and last week became part of the wrestling team. There are only 2 girls on the team so that should be interesting. She is having fun learning moves but is not enjoying the super sore muscles after work outs. We put a rule into place that all of their fighting has to be below the neck...no punching in the face and now head locks...we'll see how that works. LOL! She is looking forward to us painting her room over Christmas break. She turned 14 this month and we had a nice family gathering and she opened gifts. Anything Twilight and she is happy. Team Edward all the way.
Both girls got good grades and are enjoying the more laid back atmosphere of their school.
I think that is it for now. I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!
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