Running to the Cross: January 2010

Welcome and Blessings!

Thank you so much for stopping by! I have named this blog "Running to the Cross" because that is what I often find myself doing...running to be with my Lord Jesus! I often cover many aspects of life on my blog, as it is my journal. I used to write things down in all sorts of notebooks, but my writings would soon be lost. So I decided that it was time to start a blog and share my thoughts and ideas with others. Many topics you will find here are prayers, homemaking and organization, children and pregnancy, funny stories, and the challenges of parenting and motherhood. If you enjoy my blog and leave me a comment, you are likely to have me visit! I love meeting others and gleaning from the lives of others. May you be blessed! Your friend in Christ, Heather

Monday, January 18, 2010

When Life Happens.... blogging doesn't

Ever wondered what happens to those who blog a lot, then drop off the face of the earth for several months? They get busy with life just like me.

My daughter, now almost 7 months old, is thriving! Fat, happy and working on her 3rd chin! Nursing wonderfully and healthy. I can't complain about life, except that it is WAY to busy for me.

Here is a pic:
I have also taken up crocheting during nap time for my BUSY 2-year-old daughter and when I am getting her to sleep at night. Here are a couple of pics of the things I did for Christmas presents:

I have also made booties, a few hats for myself, a hat for my daughter that is WAY too big, and a few other things. I have found that I like having my hands busy, so the more crocheting, the merrier!

Anyway, life's beckoning once again!

Blessings!

An Ode to Cleanliness

Dirty dishes, dirty floors,
Dirty windows, dirty doors,
Smelly trashcans and dirty clothes,
Stinky washclothes that bother my nose!
Crowded cabinets and overfilled drawers,
Cluttered spaces and broken doors,
Too many shoes and too many toys,
Too many clothes for my girls and boys.

All these things make sad spaces,
And unhappy children with sour faces.

Willing helpers are what I need,
No need for want, no need for greed.
Smiling faces to brighten the place,
And speeding hands to clean the space.
To make it cheery and not dreary,
To make my sad heart glad again.

Oh, the great joy of a tidy place,
That visitors are welcome to grace.
With laughing hearts and joyful faces,
And kindred spirits to fill the spaces.

So tidy up and you will find,
The happiness that you left behind.
For clutter will be a thing of the past,
And you will be finally at last,
A joyful soul, a jolly lad,
A happy spirit that's sure to last,
With clutter gone and order in place,
The family finally has a cheery space!
A poem written by me.

Cleaning Goals