Different perceptions

Reading though a book I came accross this quote, "You define what's stressfull and what's just one of lifes redirections. So id you choose to view your life as a learning process, then you'll experience the "stressful" events differently. You'll be able to sop seeing things as either good or bad, and start appreciating them as opportunities to learn to deal with difficulties-maybe you'll even see them as having potential future benefits."

What an interesting way to look at things. It seems so simple, doesn't it? With kids I'm faced with stressful situations every day, many, many times a day. Looking at the situation as a redirection helps me to not get so upset with my kids. So what if they spill the cereal. It's an opportunity to teach them how to sweep.

It's so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of things. What time is it? Crap! I'm late! Ugh, you did what? That's another thing I need to wash now! I could go on and on. Instead of looking at the negative side of it, why not look at the positive and see where it takes you.

Advent.

Today marks the first day of Advent this year. Advent in the time of preparation to celebrate the first coming of Christ. We have started a new tradition this year. We are now doing a family devotional after dinner each evening. I pray that all of you have a wonderful Christmas season.

Reiki attunements

I have decided that I will now offer free reiki attunements. If you would like one or would like to know what you have to study first, just let me know by either commenting here on my blog or e-mailing me.

Christmas gifts...

I finaly ordered some gifts for the boys tonight. Yea, I know, I'm a little behind. At least I'm not out shopping on Christmas Eve. Anyway, this is what I got them....

Think I'll get some help around the house???? These kids love to help me sweep and mop, but letting them use my broom and mop is a very dangerous thing. The handles are so long that they end up knocking things off the counter. I think this will be a good alternative. I got them from www.montessoriservices.com . They've got a lot of cool stuff.

Mt. Washomre

I HATE laundry. I hate it with a passion. It's NEVER all done, there's always some there to be washed. Especially with five people in the house. I am forever trying to get caught up on laundry. I've even packed it all to the laundrymat and washed it there, only to fall behind again. I think we need to get rid of some clothes.

Thank a veteran

Regardless of how you feel about the war and those that put us there, thank a veteran today. We gave ourselves to the cause regardless of the reasons.

I hate politics....

It brings out the worst in people. People who claim to be non-judgmental and who "strive for equality". Whatever!!!!