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The last few days have been tiresome. They've also been amusing--it depends on how you look at it. Aunt Lillian has me wrapping her Christmas gifts for friends and family. "Write this label for Sue," she tells me. So I write the label and put it on Sue's gift. Five minutes later she tells me, "I've decided not to give that to Sue. It would be better for Grace." So I pull the label (and part of the paper with it) off the gift and write a NEW label. Then 30 minutes later Aunt Lillian tells me, "No , I think Grace doesn't need that. I want to give her _________ instead!" Round and round we go, day after day, switching gifts. She just can't make up her mind, but stays up late hours in bed just thinking.
I, on the other hand, have to thank God for the "benefits" of Aunt Lillian's wishy-washy mind. Sometime it causes me trouble, but at least I can change her unsettled mind whenever I need to--simply by coming up with a convincing argument. =)
So what else have I been doing besides tearing up perfectly good gift labels? I've been brainstorming. I remember the fun I used to have in days past. I played with the kids so much more--I was their favorite "fun person" and now half the time all I feel like doing is losing my temper. So now I've decided to change that--to lighten my hectic life up a bit.
Get ready to witness:
THE "FAMILY TOGETHER" PROJECT
...where every single day of the year becomes a holiday.
Here's how it practically works for my schedule:
1. Get home from work.
2. Have a happy holiday with the kids.
3. Go back to work.
And just what are a few of my new holidays named?
Day of Hope
Day of Consideration
Day of Passion
Day of Inner Confirmation
Day of Godly Fiction
Day of Funny, Happy Faces
Day of Massage
Day of Faith
Day of Enchanting Role Plays
Day of Affection
Day of Hand-Made Gifts
Day of Death of Evil
Day of Unspoken Treasures
Day of Eternity Reflections
Day of Gold and Joy Untold
Day of Music
Day of Sacrificial Love
Day of Crowning
Day of Special Prayers
Day of Eccentric Reflection and Implementation
Day of Comfort
Day of Kisses
Day of Animal Attention
Day of Photography
Day of Sensitive Listening
Day of Future Dreams
Day of Fine Dining
Day of Acrobatics
Day of Poetry
Day of Dessert
Day of Appreciation
Day of Treasure Hunts
Day of Bible Verse Displays
Days of Book Reading
Day of Sharing
Day of Cookie Baking
Cheer-Up Day
Day of Coloring
Day of Card Designs
Day of Scrapbooking
Day of Hiking
Day of New Beginnings
Day of Joyful Giving
Day of Dedication
Day of Campfires
Day of Painting
Day of Song Creation
Day of Window Shopping
Day of Card Games
Day of Future Planning
Day of Relief
Day of Inspiration
Day of Glory
Day of Secrets
Day of Jubilation
Day of Wildflower Gathering
Day of Story Ideas
Day of Memories
Day of Hairstyles
Day of Trailmaking
Day of Switching Personalities (and Names)
Day of Glamour Photos
Day of Indians
Day of Town Cruising
Day of Tea Parties
Day of Chocolate Candies
Day of Tent Building
Day of The Picnic
Day of Fantasy
Okay, so this is only the beginning of my eventual list. I have yet to create an activity for each holiday, but I'm working on it. For instance, On the "Day of Gold and Joy Untold" I plan to gather my brother and sisters around. We'll take gold ribbon and weave it into bracelets for each one so as to "bind us together for eternity." Then we'll hold hands and make a resolution of friendship. It'll be so much fun!!!
Basking in the excitement,
Summer Joy
I, on the other hand, have to thank God for the "benefits" of Aunt Lillian's wishy-washy mind. Sometime it causes me trouble, but at least I can change her unsettled mind whenever I need to--simply by coming up with a convincing argument. =)
So what else have I been doing besides tearing up perfectly good gift labels? I've been brainstorming. I remember the fun I used to have in days past. I played with the kids so much more--I was their favorite "fun person" and now half the time all I feel like doing is losing my temper. So now I've decided to change that--to lighten my hectic life up a bit.
Get ready to witness:
THE "FAMILY TOGETHER" PROJECT
...where every single day of the year becomes a holiday.
Here's how it practically works for my schedule:
1. Get home from work.
2. Have a happy holiday with the kids.
3. Go back to work.
And just what are a few of my new holidays named?
Day of Hope
Day of Consideration
Day of Passion
Day of Inner Confirmation
Day of Godly Fiction
Day of Funny, Happy Faces
Day of Massage
Day of Faith
Day of Enchanting Role Plays
Day of Affection
Day of Hand-Made Gifts
Day of Death of Evil
Day of Unspoken Treasures
Day of Eternity Reflections
Day of Gold and Joy Untold
Day of Music
Day of Sacrificial Love
Day of Crowning
Day of Special Prayers
Day of Eccentric Reflection and Implementation
Day of Comfort
Day of Kisses
Day of Animal Attention
Day of Photography
Day of Sensitive Listening
Day of Future Dreams
Day of Fine Dining
Day of Acrobatics
Day of Poetry
Day of Dessert
Day of Appreciation
Day of Treasure Hunts
Day of Bible Verse Displays
Days of Book Reading
Day of Sharing
Day of Cookie Baking
Cheer-Up Day
Day of Coloring
Day of Card Designs
Day of Scrapbooking
Day of Hiking
Day of New Beginnings
Day of Joyful Giving
Day of Dedication
Day of Campfires
Day of Painting
Day of Song Creation
Day of Window Shopping
Day of Card Games
Day of Future Planning
Day of Relief
Day of Inspiration
Day of Glory
Day of Secrets
Day of Jubilation
Day of Wildflower Gathering
Day of Story Ideas
Day of Memories
Day of Hairstyles
Day of Trailmaking
Day of Switching Personalities (and Names)
Day of Glamour Photos
Day of Indians
Day of Town Cruising
Day of Tea Parties
Day of Chocolate Candies
Day of Tent Building
Day of The Picnic
Day of Fantasy
Okay, so this is only the beginning of my eventual list. I have yet to create an activity for each holiday, but I'm working on it. For instance, On the "Day of Gold and Joy Untold" I plan to gather my brother and sisters around. We'll take gold ribbon and weave it into bracelets for each one so as to "bind us together for eternity." Then we'll hold hands and make a resolution of friendship. It'll be so much fun!!!
Basking in the excitement,
Summer Joy