I have had a perfectly wonderful 3-week break from blogging.
I do not say “a perfectly peaceful” 3-week break, because our family room still looks like this:
And I still have a 3-year-old whose idea of fun is this:
And finally, I need to add to all the above the fact that our washing machine has been broken for the past month and so, no, not peaceful.
Not peaceful at all but wonderful? Yes.
God is as good as good as always.
Now I need to get my blogging discipline back on, because I’ve so SO much that I want to share with you: helpful stuff like where to shop for low-priced, healthy food and what we’re doing for fun in our homeschool this fall.
(Hint: Pam Barnhill.)
(I love Pam Barnhill!)
We’ve got a couple reviews for the Netflix folks who, despite my taking extended breaks, continue to send me wonderful products in exchange for the reviews I’m not writing.
Wait, what?
Like I said, I’ve got a lot that I want to share…in this space that’s been neglected because you know what? Life! And while I haven’t exactly had my blogging discipline on, I’ve been working hard on other habits and sweet Mother Mary has been a big, big help.
Thank you, Mary, for helping me make my daily rosary a priority! Seriously, I’ve started to crave my daily rosary.
I’ve also just finished my 2nd Whole30, with minimal cheating and maximum encouragement! I posted this photo on Instagram as a farewell:
Everyone was like, phew! Finally she’ll stop posting picture of food.
(Except…sorry, guys! I’m starting another Whole30 in September. :-P)
Now I just need to figure out the particulars: the when’s and the why’s and the do-I-have-time’s? Granted, it’s been much easier posting quick blurbs on social media, but I think I’ll continue to work within this space, at least for the immediate future.
May I ask a favor from everyone who’s read this far? Could you please take the time to leave a quick comment and let me know one area that you’d like most for me to write about. Do you like the posts about habit formation & weight loss? How about depression? Homeschooling? Reviews? Something else?
Thank you in advance for helping me choose.
My time is limited and I’d love to know your thoughts!
dealing with elderly parents who are not in the best of health (including our dealing with our emotions caused by thoughts of possibly putting in nursing or eventual death)
oops that should be putting in nursing home
Oh boy, that’s not an easy subject! I will pray about it, Sharon, and also? Had such a great time with your family this past weekend!
Got a quickie for your wonderful way of writing about your fantastic life. How’s Anthony’s violin lessons?
Our violin teacher moved to Texas, Joseph! So we’re taking a break from violin until we find a new one.
Hi Margaret! I would love to hear more about habit formation and weight loss, as well as homeschooling. My husband just moved to St. Paul a couple of weeks ago, and my daughter and I will join him next year… so I’m also excited to hear your tips on where to find low-cost, healthy food in the area. God bless you!
Where to find healthy, affordable food, habit changing and weight loss are three areas I’d love your thoughts on. I may need to get on Instagram to see what you’ve been eating!
Margaret, I love reading your posts concerning homeschooling, family life, marriage, and depression. Personally, I am not as fond of the review posts or the posts on the weight loss/habits.
Whole 30? Can you have wine on it😜
That which doesn’t kill you makes you stronger!
(And no wine for 30 days definitely made me stronger! 😉 )
Reading and making time for it and http://www.cookingclassy.com/2014/10/pumpkin-snickerdoodles/hat you are reading and more about the book club. Oh and of course Whole30 stuffs because that’s a given from me!
Oh my gosh my iPad posted that recipe hahahahaha I must have hit something to “paste”. LOL okay enjoy those cookies that are NOT Whole30!! DOH. It’s Monday!!!!
Homeschooling!
Honestly, Margaret, I like anything you write about! You write about things we all struggle with and are challenged by, but you also include those snippets of joy. Just write and I will read!
Love your blog. I especially appreciate the marriage and whole 30/weight loss posts.
Homeschooling and Living the Liturgical Year!
Love the habit posts!
Habits, marriage, finances/budgeting plus adapting to living on less, healthy eating and weight loss and depression. Good to hear from you!!
Life!
I always enjoy your posts! My youngest is a junior in college, far away, so no longer have children around, so I love hearing about yours! Also, I struggle with food, anxiety, so love hearing about this as well.
Surviving mean girls in the traditional church and being your “own flavor” of family.
I just like to read about you and your family. No particular topic.