A Mother’s Journal

Have we been wondering the same thing?  Namely, where has Lynn been?  Well, Lynn has been right here, but the days are slipping from me like sand through a child’s fingers.  I am busy, yes, and working more hours, but I am emotionally very busy too.  Can that even make sense? 

I am trying so hard to figure things out, and there is no easy answer to a lot of questions my children and I have.  I think of those in the Bible who kept things in their hearts and their words about matters were few.  Answers don’t always come right away.  Sometimes we have to wait.  And wait.  And wait.  And as much as human nature loves to talk, sometimes we can confuse ourselves with our own words.   So I think.  And think.  And stand.  And stare.

Do you remember the standing and staring club?  I know you do!! You know you do!!  I am the president of that club.  Remember?

Anyway, I have been doing some standing and staring, but in a different way than before.  This place is brighter.  There is less clutter.  And I am trying to figure out UH-GAIN if I am a minimalist.  It’s a hard process, this whole decision to be a minimalist.  And what if I am not?  What will I do?  What if I whittle my life down to 100 items and PANIC? 

I keep thinking I can go to five Goodwills and load the cottage back up with stuff.  (Now that would be fun!)

I am sorry I have been so absentee.  It was not on purpose.  No.  But I am back, and I am going to try my very best to be a faithful blogger again.  You are good for me, my dear blog friends.  And this outlet has kept me sane on many a long day when the tears were falling.  Or many a day when I was ready to empty all the closets and declutter and create chaos for the carpenter when he came home.  On many a school day when I was not in the mood to teach.  On many a good day when homeschool was perfect!  Ahhh, those were the days. 

Hmmmmmmm.

While we are bringing up the past, do you also remember this?

 Well, I have found a place who prints these for me now and I like the results.  I have one ready to give away to one of you dears, so please leave a comment if you want your name in the hat, and I will have Princess of the Universe draw a name on Monday morning, that is September 19, 2011. 

Now. In other news…

Weight loss.  Yes, friends, I have lost some weight.  I can thank my doctor first, for adjusting my thyroid medication.  Nothing like a nonworking thyroid gland to help you gain weight, and nothing like thyroxine in your system to help you lose!  I must say, though, that I have had no appetite for sugar, I am drinking lots and lots of herbal tea.  I love my tea pot and my little Japanese cup.  Yeah.

I am running two or three times a week on the treadmill for about half an hour.  I alternate between walking really hard and then running; 2 minutes walking, 2 minutes running.  I do this for 20-25 minutes and then hit the cool-down button.  I love it!  And I am doing my karate.

I want my black belt, guys.  I do.  I really do.  I love karate.  And speaking of karate, there was a time long ago when I loved all things Japanese.  Well, as far as decor and such.  I loved a minimalist setting with a Japanese look.  Where is she?  Where did that person go?  Do I dare?  Do I dare look for her again?  I can see a BIG BOUT OF STANDNIG AND STARING COMING ON!!

But clothes.  Ahhh clothes.  Thrift stores.  The mall.  Shopping.  I cannot help it.  I love to shop.  I always have.

That may never change.  Ever.  I love shopping and I am thankful, so thankful, these days for the thrift stores.  I shop.  I donate.  I shop.   I donate.  While Michaela is loving the mall (and I do too, don’t mistake me), I am having my mental health breaks in the thrift store. 

You may see a tranformation to Asian ’round here.  You may.  I just cannot be sure.  But the clothes, expect more of the same.  I think.

I must get busy now.  Will be back tomorrow.  With something.  Even if it is just a weather report.  

Enjoy this day!  And don’t forget to put your name in the hat for a print, if you want.