Well, I am still alive and kicking! The last few nights, I broke down and took Nyquil, as I had been coughing all night long. It didn't work! Still coughed anyway! But, last night, we prayed I wouldn't cough at all, and I propped my pillows up, and slept so good and sound, I feel so rested!
My very favorite, all time app is--- COZI!!! Wow, what a help!!! It is a family organizer--it has a built in calendar, shopping lists that are fully customizable, to do lists--for each family member, a journal area, menu planner, etc. I can access it from my computer, my iPad, or my Smartphone. You put on a family password, and each member of the family can access it--and I think my children have enjoyed adding to my shopping list!! I can now go paperless when I am out shopping, and it is so nice. It has now replaced my Palm Pilot. You can also set up email reminders, and it will email everyone the family's schedule for the week. I really like it!! So, if you need some organization in your life, go to http://www.cozi.com. Oh, and did I mention---it is FREE!!!!! There is a paid version of it as well, so you don't get the ads, but the ads are not annoying as they are in some free stuff I have on my iPad.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Germ warfare
That is what I feel this sickness is! The coughs and colds are flying around this house! I have been spraying Lysol on all surfaces that are touched a lot. i.e. doorknobs, lightswitches, etc.
I hope this isn't a bad winter for us. So far, we have had the stomach flu, and now colds/coughs. I am laying in bed today. Sometimes, to fend off a nasty cold, if I lay low for a day, and eat lots of oranges, sleep when I need to, I can put that cold right out of here. So, that is what I am doing.
Along with my days of busy sewing, I should mention that I also answered a bazillion phone calls. All in the life of a pastor's family. Some calls were regarding the upcoming Valentine's banquet. Most were questions about a Sunday School bill.
Today, I made the sign up sheet for the catered Valentine's banquet. As well as got the bulletin announcements emailed. Isn't it nice? A young lady volunteered to do this week's bulletin!! I love it when people come alongside and share a burden. Normally, my hubby or I do the bulletin. I also ordered the offering envelopes.
The weather has really gotten cold, and I will be staying home tonight, as hubby doesn't think I should be going out in the cold night air. I didn't tell him I wasn't planning on it, as I am still in my jammies. :) We really need to boost our immune system.
Do you have any proven methods of getting rid of fruit flies? I have been plagued with fruit flies since before Thanksgiving. Every time I think they are gone, they come back in droves. Either that, or we have a new infestation. Did you know fruit flies also like bread?? Gross.
I hope this isn't a bad winter for us. So far, we have had the stomach flu, and now colds/coughs. I am laying in bed today. Sometimes, to fend off a nasty cold, if I lay low for a day, and eat lots of oranges, sleep when I need to, I can put that cold right out of here. So, that is what I am doing.
Along with my days of busy sewing, I should mention that I also answered a bazillion phone calls. All in the life of a pastor's family. Some calls were regarding the upcoming Valentine's banquet. Most were questions about a Sunday School bill.
Today, I made the sign up sheet for the catered Valentine's banquet. As well as got the bulletin announcements emailed. Isn't it nice? A young lady volunteered to do this week's bulletin!! I love it when people come alongside and share a burden. Normally, my hubby or I do the bulletin. I also ordered the offering envelopes.
The weather has really gotten cold, and I will be staying home tonight, as hubby doesn't think I should be going out in the cold night air. I didn't tell him I wasn't planning on it, as I am still in my jammies. :) We really need to boost our immune system.
Do you have any proven methods of getting rid of fruit flies? I have been plagued with fruit flies since before Thanksgiving. Every time I think they are gone, they come back in droves. Either that, or we have a new infestation. Did you know fruit flies also like bread?? Gross.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Sewing
I have been in a sewing mood lately. I made a diaper bag, did a bunch of mending, and sewed up a lighted swag, and a pair of pants for Sam.
I am so pleased with how the diaper bag turned out! I was so scared to make it, as I didn't have a pattern, and just wasn't sure I could do it. I have had the material for about 2 months, and finally got up the courage, yesterday, to get it out, and work on it. I made a pattern out of newspaper, so I could make sure it fit on the material. The material I bought, was actually in a kit for a messenger tote, super small! I bought 2 kits, and hoped I could pull it off. Before I got it out, I prayed and asked for God's direction, in knowing how to do it. Well, I am very pleased with how it turned out.
I am a Grandma, again!! Josh & Brittany had their first baby, a little girl! She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and they named her Elise. She has lots of dark hair. Poor Brittany had a long, hard labor (about 36 hours), and they had to take Elise by C-section. But, Mom and baby are now doing well.
I am so pleased with how the diaper bag turned out! I was so scared to make it, as I didn't have a pattern, and just wasn't sure I could do it. I have had the material for about 2 months, and finally got up the courage, yesterday, to get it out, and work on it. I made a pattern out of newspaper, so I could make sure it fit on the material. The material I bought, was actually in a kit for a messenger tote, super small! I bought 2 kits, and hoped I could pull it off. Before I got it out, I prayed and asked for God's direction, in knowing how to do it. Well, I am very pleased with how it turned out.
I am a Grandma, again!! Josh & Brittany had their first baby, a little girl! She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and they named her Elise. She has lots of dark hair. Poor Brittany had a long, hard labor (about 36 hours), and they had to take Elise by C-section. But, Mom and baby are now doing well.
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