Spring Break

I've been doing more reading lately, largely due to my stopping Facebook and TV.  It's amazing how much time I have to do Bible reading and read enriching books.  I met a guy the other day at the paint counter at Home Depot that spoke 5 languages including sign language.  It inspired me to start learning languages again.  I have wanted to speak Spanish for a long time and now I'm going to work on this goal.  We can all have goals. Here are some of the books I've read recently.

Hillbilly Elegy was a recommendation from a friend and I finished it in two days.  I thought it was very interesting, but it did have some language in it.  

This one was one I picked up very quickly at a library visit.  I loved it.  It was a very light read and you really get a sense that you have spent some time with Betty White when you read her words.  She is such an interesting and inspiring person.  I find her spark for life amazing.  It's probably what has kept her young all the years.

I just finished this book.  It is not light reading and I had to set it down sometimes and think things out, I thought it was great.  It really inspired me to want the Holy Spirit to be evident in my life on a daily basis and to seek out His work and join in.  I really like Francis Chan.  I feel like I could be his friend and have great conversations.

Gwen asked me if she could have my fuzzy pink robe.  It's about 20 times too big for her but she loves it.  I thought it was so cute how she woke up and wore it yesterday.  It suits her.  She's into fuzzy, pink, luxurious things.  

Romy helped me make muffins last night.  She loves cooking.  The other two kids have no interest really, but Romy loves it.

How could I say no to this face asking if she can help me???

This morning Gwen made some toast for me as a thank you for the hard work I'm putting into painting her room.  I thought it was so sweet and reminded me that everyone likes to be thanked.

Romy got a paint roller and put a ball on top and made it into a microphone.  Kids are surprising and fun and wonderful if you stop to notice them.  No wonder Jesus wanted them around.  She came out into the hallway and said "mom" and I turned around and she sang into her "microphone"- "Hallelujah".

We went to the library for their celebration of St. Patrick's Day.