One Thing At A Time...

So my house needs attention.
My kids need attention.
Supper needs attention.
The garden definitely needs my attention.
EVERYTHING screams at me for attention.
How can I get through this? Well, I am partly writing this post to remind myself, ('cause, yeah, I do come back and read what I wrote from time to time.), that I get through it all one thing at a time.
One dish at a time.
One smile and cuddle at a time.
One chopped up tomato at a time.
One load of laundry at a time.

How is a house or city built?
One board, nail, blow of the hammer at a time.
One house at a time.

The same is true for how a family falls apart.
One cross, unkind word at a time.
One opportunity at a time, missed.
One breach in the relationship at a time.

The little things, like in the story of how chess got invented, matter. (http://arimaa.com/arimaa/links/chessStory.html)

Okay, my self-pep talk is recorded. Now, the hard part.

Doing the little things one thing at a time.

I Hate Goats....

For those who know me, you may be wondering if you are at the right blog.

Stop rubbing your eyes. This is Nichola's blog.

This morning the goats broke into our garden. They trashed it. As in ate nearly everything and stomped and tore what they couldn't. A lot of what they ate you couldn't have forced them to eat. They just went crazy.

So, we are all a bit perturbed this morning. If roastng a few would help anything I'd have one on the fire.

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Check out this cool site! Lotsa stuff, plus enter to win a Target gift card.

Sweepstakes...

Here is the link to click to enter. Looks pretty gimic free....
http://cheapflights.studentuniverse.com/lFKKzo6UOu7/
You can enter more than one time, too.

IF Ya Didn't Notice....

....I have made some edits to my layout. Plus, added more links and even a video on the left sidebar.

Did you see the video on the left?

Image by janusz l via Flickr

Oh, and the links to free videos on the Link list?

(For those reading this via Facebook, you will have to click to see my blog.
http://peachfarmerswife.blogspot.com)

I hope to start adding more as I find stuff that the kids and I like as well as David and I. I will probably need to do some organizing before long of the links, but for now, alphabetized will have to do. =)

Oh, and if you like the free layout, visit the leelou blog button on the right. Cool layouts WITH instructions on how to do this. (I like instructions....)

Totally Random...

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Popcorn. Such wonderful stuff. I thought I would share one of the ways I like to use it.

Popped corn is a great bread substitute. Okay, I didn't think so when I first read it either, but after trying it, even David enjoyed it. Now, he is not ready to sign up for no bread at the table all the time, but for variation or in a pinch, popcorn is pretty tasty!

Here is what I have done:

Pop the corn and in a separate pan, melt a few Tablespoons of butter, add some seasonings, such as oregano, basil, parsley, thyme, cayenne, (just a pinch makes this not just an okay dish but a great one!), minced onion, garlic powder, etc. Toss the butter mixture into the popcorn, add Parmesan cheese if you like, and serve.

The only problem we have had is trying to stop eating it. =)

Chilling....

Image by Jonas Christian Hansen via Flickr

These are some awesome messages for any woman to listen to. I so enjoyed these this week and highly recommend them. If you can't listen, there is also a transcript of the program.

Day 1
http://www.reviveourhearts.com/radio/roh/today.php?pid=10256
Day 2
http://www.reviveourhearts.com/radio/roh/today.php?pid=10257
Day 3
http://www.reviveourhearts.com/radio/roh/today.php?pid=10259

Making Home: The Disciple-Making, World-Changing, Heart-Molding Role of Mother

Thanks, Jess, for posting this!

Making Home: The Disciple-Making, World-Changing, Heart-Molding Role of Mother

Parentalrights.org -- Obama Administration Pushes CRC Ratification

Call the White House and let your voice be heard!

Parentalrights.org -- Obama Administration Pushes CRC Ratification

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God's Story

Image by loswl via Flickr

This is a video about why we are where we are today as well as where we are headed. This was our bible lesson today.
Great for all ages!
Click here to watch God's Story

Busy? Who, Me?

I have tons of things to get done. Tons. And no time to waste.
So my computer has been having fun with me. Pretending to die....Did die.....Did a whole fresh install.... Fresh install seems to be working....
And in the middle of this, David says to get faster internet. Wow. I didn't realize how much faster things would go. The things I have gotten done since last Tues is amazing. Mind boggling.
Got a lot left on my to do list, but I am closer to the end. Amazing how little things can make a big difference....

Texas Call Needed!

There is a bill on Gov. Rick Perry's desk that Texans need
to be aware of and concerned about. Senate Bill 1440 is
dangerous and violates our constitutional rights.
Click here to read more and contact info for the Governor's
office.
http://www.hslda.org/Legislation/State/tx/2009/TXSB1440/default.asp

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Baby Dumpling...

...is a little over 19 lbs as of yesterday.

He also is saying, "mamamamam" when he sees mommy or is hungry. :)

And yesterday he started crawling. Yep, the baby is catching up! :)

Mommy is happy....and nervous....and elated....and nervous.......................................................................................................:)

Interesting....

This is an interesting look at the Chinese language. It is not complicated and gives a look at how old the language really is.

Take a minute, and check it out. I would love to hear thoughts on this...

http://students.washington.edu/cbsf/cool/Chinese.swf

 

 

 

Laundry.

Anyone remember that song....

"It is the song that never ends,

it just goes on and on, my friend!

Some people started singing it, not knowing what it was,

and they'll continue singing it forever,

just because, it is the song that never ends,

it just goes on and on, my friends..."

This surely applies to laundry.

Wash, wash, wash.

Fold. Put away.

Wear.

Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.........Repeat.

Free Hannah Overton

Pleas follow this link, and read this sad story. This family has suffered much but has remained faithful. Please add them to your prayer list and ask what you can do to help.

http://freehannah.com

More Pics...

For Those Who Have Despaired Of Pictures....

An Update on The Littlest Man...

We weighed Travis again today.

18lbs.

That's why I think he is heavy...