Sometimes there are so many things on my mind that it is hard to think straight! It’s like when you have a massive to-do list but you don’t know where to start so you don’t do anything. I’m dumping out my head in order to clear it but like reorganizing my closet it’s going to look pretty bad before it gets better.
Don’t say I didn’t warn you!
1. I cleaned out our school book closet and was able to add a dozen new books to my paperbackswap account. The only problem is instead of really cleaning them out of the house they were just moved to a different bookshelf where I keep all my paperbackswap books. Hmm… That’s one problem with using paperbackswap. The pros though of ordering books whenever I need to..for free!….outweigh that in my mind.
2. I also found I have two paperback copies of Just David
3. Pinterest is amazing. Really! Not only has it helped me organize all my bookmarks, it is now the number one traffic source for this blog. Those YW Personal Progress Book Holders were pinned over 1,000 times in the course of one week. I guess I didn’t realize that people would pin things from this blog just like I pin things from other blogs. Duh. So I am a little slow sometimes.
4. I am a complete political junkie. Saturday was an exciting day as I went and participated in the Nevada Republican Caucus. Can I just say that being able to gather with people and talk about our leaders, who we want to be our leaders, etc without fear of reprisal from the government is an awesome thing. And a great responsibility. Gathering in our small precinct to discuss the candidates was also really fun. Being ready with facts and polls to counter the opinions of others produced a great, considerate discussion. Being told afterwards by an older gentleman, “Young lady, (he called me young!) I have to tell you I completely agree with all you said. You presented it all wonderfully and I just wanted you to know I changed my vote because of you.” was pretty good too.
Politics can become addicting. As my oldest posted as her facebook status “Is it weird our family watches political debates like other families watch football?”
5. I’m working on my Wordfull Wednesday post. Are you? Am I the only one that is amazed at how things worked out just right for our love story to happen? God is certainly a God of miracles.
6.Flickr is a terrific resource for finding vintage children’s illustrations. My favorite streams to follow are Vintage Children’s Books, KatintheCupboard, Heartfelt, and Finsbry.
7. Mr. FR and I decided it was time to lose some weight. Three weeks ago we started. Yesterday the scale said I had lost six pounds! And I fit into a dress I haven’t been able to wear for over a year. Yay!
8. It’s nice to have another driver in the house. Bon Bon has been to the grocery store twice for me. She sticks to my list and I give her cash to pay for it. I think if this keeps up long term we’ll save quite a bit of money.
9. Did you know that seeing yourself making this face is scary?
Hershey was singing and doing the motions to “If you chance to meet a frown do not let it stay.” I just had to take a picture. Of course, she wanted to see and scared herself. It was pretty hilarious.
10. I am so thankful to you readers! Honestly, sometimes I wonder if this blog does any good. And at those exact times I get several e-mails or letters with kind words and encouragement about the blog. They sure have made my day!
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I enjoyed reading all your random thoughts. Hearing more about you and your family culture was inspiring! (And Hershey made me smile!) 😀
Brain Dumps are so awesome! 🙂
I was shocked when I read your last comment, “Honestly, sometimes I wonder if this blog does any good.” You write one of my favorite blogs. I don’t often comment on blogs, although I probably should, but please know that you have made a difference in my life. Times that I struggle or feel down, I always read something on your blog to make me smile, or challenge me to do better. I’m just one person, I’m sure many agree with me. I wanted a large family so badly, and I have a tiny family, so I really enjoy reading about the dynamics of those with lots of children. Thank you for so willingly sharing your children with the rest of us. I love to read about them. I love reading about your thoughts on gospel matters. So yes, your blog DOES make a difference!
Maybe you could write a post sometime on how to get more involved in politics. Politics for dummies? I am sooo clueless, but I do want to be involved and do my part. My husband understands it all much better than I do, but isn’t really gung-ho about the doing part. We don’t have TV so I guess I’d have to find online places to watch political debates.
I’m glad you are finding that you do make a difference because it’s obvious you put a lot of time and thought into this. I wonder all the time if I’m wasting time doing my own blog. But yours is definitely making a difference- keep it up! I’m excited to read about your WW.
YES! Write a politics for dummies post! I have a tiny reach but you have a big one 🙂 People need to know that every day people can make a difference and you don’t have to be a particular kind of person to get involved or be informed.
Ok, you are my new favorite person! I’m SO jealous that you got to go to the caucus. It hanks for taking part in the process and being informed. Even if you didnt vote for my guy I’m glad that you aren’t blind or a sheep.
I wish I could take part in the primaries. My state doesn’t vot until June and I don’t know that I can register to vote before the primary in my new state.
And I totally watch the debates like other families watch football. But since I don’t have TV, I listen them on the Internet the next day while I do my chores etc.
Add us as another family that watches debates in leiu of sports! My son joked about creating a pinewood derby car centered around the debates/our candidate of choice, hehe…
wow!!! i just stumbled over here through a series of blog hops and i am so thrilled to add you to my fav’s!!! you homeschool (love), your a photograper (big love) and you have 4,000 acres to call your own (beyond love!!) oh and surely I cant leave out you blog and most of all, you have an amazing, big love for your family. umm, can i come over for coffee and just hang out??? anyway, i feel blessed to have found your blog and cant wait to read more…. adding you to my blog under: Inspirational Reads. 🙂
thanks and….yes, this blog is worth sharing.
ps… add my name to politics for dummies…..clueless!!!
Does it make a difference? Yes:) My daughter has a scripture tote for her birthday from your blog. We have tried new recipes. Chocolate in my home is now an available commodity. No more are those bags of morsels handled like sacred gold for special occasions but shared and enjoyed by all. After reading your homeschool topics I revamped how ours runs and we are less stressed while still accomplishing skills. You have born your testimony of the gospel so strongly that it reminded me of my convert baptism years ago and how I have grown in understanding. Here, Here:) Keep up the good work:)
I love your blog all the way over in australia 🙂 I really like how people can write about everyday things and it can still be interesting. I havent yet found that ability I dont think. I tell myself I have to like blogging just for me.. since I dont have very big readership at all…atleast my kids will have something to read
I read this blog ALL. THE. TIME! You have blessed my life in immeasurable ways as a homeschooling, mom, wife, homemaker, and daughter of God. If it was only for me, (and I know so many others feel exactly the same) I beg of you: never, NEVER stop blogging!
With love, Utahna