Friday, February 20, 2009

The Essence of a New Day

I found a travel coffee mug in my cupboard the other day I had forgotten about. I purchased it when I was on a college outing. It has a beautiful saying and I wanted to share it.

The Essence of a New Day

This is the beginning of a new day. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind...let it be something good.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Proverbs 15:1

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

Our home has become plagued with shouting lately. Parents and children alike. I decided the other day to teach my 4 year old this proverb. Little did I know he would turn around and use it against me. This evening after a bout of yelling at him, he said, "Mom, remember what you taught me on the computer?" How humbling. Out of the mouths of babes...

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Mannequin!

I just bought the movies Mannequin and Mannequin 2. Can't wait to watch them! They are a couple of my faves! Now I just have to find the time.
It is shocking how much the snow has melted this past week or so. There is nothing left of our poor snowman. I am sure we will have more snow before winter is over. I don't mind playing with Bennett in the snow but Brooklyn just doesn't really enjoy it.