Scheduling Conflicts

Any of you wait until your kids are sleeping to get certain things done?

I certainly do.

Any of you who do wait until that magical time ever find that you are then just too tired to do those things?

Yep, me too.

Right now, I want to listen to/watch a video on "Crazy Love." The book I'm reading with the Bloom Book Club (see button on my sidebar). However, my kids just won't let me :-) Even though I have banished them outside, they keep coming in for questions, snacks, drinks, etc.

Is this one of those times that I sacrifice my own doings to accommodate my kids?

Guess so, since I paused the video.

Ah well, I'm sure I'll get around to it later this evening.

You know, after they are in bed. And I'm not distracted. You know....that time I'm supposed to be getting in bed.

Then.

Then, I will take care of me ;-) (I hope)

Twilight

AGH, I just made a whole post on the book/movie and it got deleted!

Anyway, I am obsessed. I bought the book from SAM'S a few days before Christmas for about $4 thinking that even if I didn't like it, it wouldn't be a big waste. I had not heard of the book, or the author (Stephenie Meyer), before the movie came out. I was not expecting to fall in love with everything about the book. I was not expecting to be completely absorbed with teh book that my life revolved around it for a few days.

Seriously. When driving to MS to visit my dad & family for NYE, all I wanted to do was pull over and read on the side of the road. I even dreamed about characters in the book. Crazy, I know!

As soon as I was finished reading "Twilight," I HAD to see the movie and I was eager to read the rest of the series (a total of 4 books). My SIL is also OBSSSED and bought the 2nd & 3rd books on CD. She has also seen the movie. When the kids & I went to hang out at her place for a night before I was going to head home, she loaned me "New Moon" & "Eclipse" (2nd & 3rd books, respectively)! I was super excited, especially since I had a 10-12 hr drive home in 2 days. We also decided to go see the movie after we got the kids to sleep (MIL watched them).

I LOVED IT! I LOVE IT! Of course no movie ever really measures up the book. And this was no exception. There were things here and there that were left out or altered, and to be honest, if I hadn't just finished the book, I probably wouldn't have noticed. I get that it is impossible to include every single detail and still have a movie that is 2 hours long. I was very pleased with all aspects of the movie. The set, the actors, the script....I could go on!! In fact, I want to see it again. And again. And again. And buy the DVD and watch it again...and again...well you get the picture!

I started "New Moon" when I left my SILs house and listened to it on the way home. It took me the drive home and another day to finish the book. Loved it! I wasn't as absorbed, but I"m not sure if it was the book itself, or the fact that I was just listening to it and not reading it myself. Stll, I can't wait to see the moive and I'll probably buy the book and read it (again).

Now I'm about 1/2 way through "Eclipse" and it is also provoking dreams about the characters (mostly Edward & Bella). I'm eager to purchase this book and will read it also. Betsey is supposed to send me the last disc of "Eclipse" and "Breaking Dawn" when she's finished, but honestly, I'll probably just buy them.
It takes her a bit to send things, and she's pretty busy at the moment (more on that later).

It has been so long since I have become so wraped in a book and it's amazing! I really look forward to reading more of Stephenie Meyer's books and to seeing the rest of the movies!

I never know what to write. I love reading others blogs. I just don't know what to say :-)

Sunday was nice. We went to Sunday School & church with the L family. K absolutely loved Sunday School and was so excited to tell me what she learned about. Baby A was good, and the ladies who watched him in nursery fell in love with my little man. That's not hard to do!

I liked how what we talked about in Sunday School and what the preacher talked about fit into life. We talked about not repaying evil with evil and rejoicing with others, specifically when you do not want to. I like the church and am planning on continuing to go. I only wish that Matt was open enough to the idea of going with me once he returns. I get that it might not be his thing, but I would like him to compromise with me and go at least one time. We'll see...

This has been a rough week for our home. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday nights Baby A was very restless and kept us (K & I) up for part of the night (well, early morning really). Turns out that he has his first ear infection :-( K slept late Tuesday, so she didn't make it to school. We did enjoy a nice day together though.

Tuesday night we went to Prayer group. No-one else showed up, so it was only me & A. It went nicely, and it was my second time praying aloud in front of another person. It went easier this time than last (which was last Thursday). I've learned how to just let go and not think about what I am going to say. It's been refreshing and freeing.

After Prayer Group, the kids & I went to a Pampered Chef party. It was fun. I got to meet some new ladies and eat some yummy food. I ended up buying (this evening) a bamboo bowl, bamboo cooking utensils & bamboo serving utensils. They are pretty cool and weren't expensive. I can't wait to get them!

Wednesday I went to Bible/Book study at A's. We are reading "Finishing Strong" by Steve Farrar. The book was written for fathers, but can be applied to any one's life. I'm finding it very enjoyable & educational.

From Barnes & Noble's website:
Bestselling author Steve Farrar has good news for the average man: it doesn't matter if you've had a great start in the Christian life, or a rough one. It doesn't matter if you've stumbled time and again, or even fallen flat on your face. What matters most in this all-important race of life is how you finish. According to Farrar, the man who hangs in there for the long haul with his wife, his kids, and his Lord is an exception these days. Finishing Strong, now in trade paperback, offers lively use of Scripture, contemporary illustrations, and study questions to equip every reader to be that exception. For the man who wants to climb the character ladder more than the corporate one, this is an essential tool.

I've only read the first 2.5 chapters but would definitely recommend it to anyone.

We discussed the first two chapters. Well, I mostly listened as the leader talked & A referenced things from her life. I'm looking forward to next week. I need to finish chapter 3 & move on to the next part of the book.

Then, Wednesday night, we all went to church. Baby A to the nursery & K to children choir (though she says they didn't sing). She then went to Mission Friends, where the kids help do things for missions. A & I went up to the Youth Church & prayed with some older women. It was nice. K was talking about how thankful she was for certain things on the ride home. It was cute. She was thankful for America and our Flag, Grandma & Papa, Daddy, her toys, etc. Very sweet.

Thursday Baby A was screaming upset while dropping K off at preschool. So I decided to take him in to the DR. Verdict: Ear Infection. But I caught it early, so he's doing fine. He slept much better last night and has some good naps today. We got some groceries and headed home after preschool & the Dr.

Today I had a coffee meeting with some other key callers of E Co. I met a nice new wife and the kids got to play in the area at the mall. It was nice to talk to the wives and let the kids play. We left when Baby A started getting cranky for his nap. He was soo good. I can't believe he is going to be 11 months in 2 days!! WOW! He's always disliked Tylenol, and he never had to take it much. Well, he was prescribed an antibiotic for his ear infection, and you'd think I was feeding him poision! I've tried three ways so far to give it to him. In the morning, I am going to try to put it in his yogurt. K always took (and liked a little too much) her medicine, so this strong will against the meds is new to me. Ah well, we'll get past it.

Tomorrow, if the kids are feeling OK, we are goign to head to the park for the local book festival. I also have laundry & homework to get done.

Matt is doing well. I haven't heard from him today though :-( I've talked with him most everyday since he's been gone, so I guess I shouldn't complain!