Monday, March 18, 2013
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Let me be transparent for a minute...
I have a wonderful home, it's new, exciting and sometimes it still smells like fresh paint. I have absolutely loved decorating and I have gotten, pretty much everything how I want it. Yes, there are definitely some projects left. I'd like new counter tops, a back splash and new kitchen appliances, I'd love a yellow bathroom and a barn door separating the finished and unfinished portions of the basement, I'd like white shutters and a different colored front door, this list could go on and on. But, I'll spare you my honey-do list. In due time, everything will come together as it should.
But, then I get on Pinterest and start browsing through the "home decor" section and I see all of these beautiful homes that are much more grand or differently decorated. They have all the latest design ideas and are taste-makers. There are too many great ideas for things we could have done in our home.
That's when I should put the iPad away and be happy. But, I don't. I keep going. Growing more and more discontent. I keep thinking that we should have done this or that instead of whatever we did do. This is a problem. Alex brings me back down to earth, a lot. He tells me that our house design doesn't allow for open shelving in the kitchen or a slide to the basement, which helps. However, I shouldn't have these problems. I'm being discontent, not appreciating what I do have because I'm lusting over what I don't have.
So, I'm going to go a week without Pinterest and hopefully, that will help. Here goes!
1 Timothy 6:6-8 {esv}
Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.
Philippians 4:11 {esv}
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned whatever situation I am in to be content.
But, then I get on Pinterest and start browsing through the "home decor" section and I see all of these beautiful homes that are much more grand or differently decorated. They have all the latest design ideas and are taste-makers. There are too many great ideas for things we could have done in our home.
That's when I should put the iPad away and be happy. But, I don't. I keep going. Growing more and more discontent. I keep thinking that we should have done this or that instead of whatever we did do. This is a problem. Alex brings me back down to earth, a lot. He tells me that our house design doesn't allow for open shelving in the kitchen or a slide to the basement, which helps. However, I shouldn't have these problems. I'm being discontent, not appreciating what I do have because I'm lusting over what I don't have.
So, I'm going to go a week without Pinterest and hopefully, that will help. Here goes!
1 Timothy 6:6-8 {esv}
Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content.
Philippians 4:11 {esv}
Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned whatever situation I am in to be content.
Friday, March 15, 2013
Happy Happy Birthday Moose!!
Moose Man Magoo is turning one today!!
We got him a few weeks old, so there is no actual birthday picture, just pictures of when we brought him home. He's the best puppy we've ever had...so he's the only puppy we've ever had, but he's pretty great. Yes, he is a tad bit wild and excited, he doesn't have the best manners when meeting house guests, he has no understanding of personal space, he chases every leaf he can, every sock is a new opportunity to play and he loves to dig and roll in the dirt/mud/snow/rain/laundry/rug/bed/couch. But, he's our little fur baby. I never thought I'd be one of "those people" who love their pet so much, but I am and I'm pretty sure Alex is too. Happy first birthday little pup!
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Thirty Thursday's {28}
We received two copies, from two different people of "The Five Love Languages" as wedding gifts. So it must be good right? It's a book about how to express your self and understand your spouse's expression's through each other's different love languages. It's written by Gary Chapman and I highly suggest it. In the book Chapman outlines five different love languages and they are:
Abby's Love Language:
My love language is quality time. I never realized how much attention I needed until I read the book/got married. I need a lot of attention and to know that when I'm talking to Alex, that he's paying attention to me and not watching tv out of the corner of his eye.
Alex's Love Language:
My love language is words of affirmation. I didn't really know that affirmation was what I was seeking until we read the book, but it clicked instantly. I need support and words of affirmation make me feel comforted and reassured. By hearing the words, I feel better and more affirmed and prefer verbal confirmation opposed to written, expressed or any other type of communication.
1. Words of Affirmation
2. Quality Time
3. Receiving Gifts
4. Acts of Service
5. Physical Touch
Abby's Love Language:
My love language is quality time. I never realized how much attention I needed until I read the book/got married. I need a lot of attention and to know that when I'm talking to Alex, that he's paying attention to me and not watching tv out of the corner of his eye.
Alex's Love Language:
My love language is words of affirmation. I didn't really know that affirmation was what I was seeking until we read the book, but it clicked instantly. I need support and words of affirmation make me feel comforted and reassured. By hearing the words, I feel better and more affirmed and prefer verbal confirmation opposed to written, expressed or any other type of communication.
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