Entry Way

Today was the first day that my husband and kids were back at school and work. I thought with everyone gone I'd get more accomplished, but didn't get as much done as I had hoped. I spent a good hour or so running errands while in search of those magnificent little things called "Hercules Hooks" to hang some pictures. Much to my dismay they are nearly non-existent these days... Anyhow, upon my return I started work on the entry way/hallway (Zone 1) to our apartment. I washed the walls, baseboards, doors (front and closet), swept, mopped, hung pictures, and organized the entry closet. I guess I did quite a bit, but because it's such a small area I just don't feel like it was huge accomplishment. It's definitely more inviting and feels like a home with pictures of my boys up. Did I mention that we've lived in this apartment for a year and a half?

Tomorrow I plan to conquer the second part of Zone 1, the dining room... which is also our library/catch all. 

Oh, and I shined my sink!


Thoughts on today:

PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE
I am not an accident.
He chose my parents, my body, my skin, my talents. There are so many parts of myself that I struggle to accept, but God wanted me to have this for a purpose... His purpose. Using my body issues to draw closer to Him, He totally planned that but I'm just now realizing it. He's so awesome!


BIBLE IN A YEAR
Today's passages: John 1:13, Psalm 8, Psalm 104
John 1:1 has always been a comfort to me. I guess knowing that God is the be all end all kind of makes me worry less about everything else because He's "got this."
How awesome is our God that He can just "display splendor"... I'm in awe (Psalm 8)
I love, love, love Psalm 104:33, I will sing to the Lord as long as I live (this one is going on the mirror)

FLYLADY
Entry way is complete. Sink is sparkling. Dining room is the project for tomorrow, and maybe Thursday. Feeling confident at the small steps of making my entire home sparkle, trying not to get overwhelmed with the other Zones being not as clean... 

COUCH-TO- 5K
I didn't run today because I ran yesterday. I did however make it to the gym. I did 5 minutes walking on the treadmill, 5 minutes on the elliptical, (20) sit-ups, (5 girl) push-ups, and some weight training on my arms (with my husband). I stretched quite a bit tonight, but still feeling good about this.

KID'S DEVOTION
Isaiah 40:28-31