Take it back

This was the reading in my "Jesus Calling" book for yesterday:

"You have been on a long uphill journey, and your energy is almost spent. Though you have faltered at times, you have not let go of my hand. I am pleased with your desire to stay close to Me. There is one thing, however, that displeases Me: your tendency to complain. You may talk to Me as much as you like abut the difficulty of the path we are following. I understand better than anyone else the stresses and strains that have afflicted you. You can ventilate safely to Me, because talking with Me tempers your thoughts and helps you see things from My perspective.

Complaining to others is another matter altogether. It opens the door to deadly sins such as self-pity and rage. Whenever you are tempted to grumble, come to Me and talk it out. As you open up to Me, I will put My thoughts in your mind and My song in your heart."

As I read this, I thought, "I don't complain too much." Then I remembered my last post. I guess I complain more than I think. Instead of being bummed about the rain, I should be thankful that I have boots to cover my feet and hair to put in a ponytail. Thank you Lord for all the many blessings you give me!

Rain Boots and Ponytails

Don't know about the weather where you are (pretty sure I don't have readers all over the world), but with the exception of last week, it's been raining FOREVER! I'm tired of wearing my hair in a ponytail due to the rain. And while I do heart my rain boots, I'm kinda tired of wearing them too. I'm ready for some sunshine!

Fashion "Statement"

Had to share what Tadd said the other night about fashion (funny because he rarely has a say so one way or the other). He said "I hope that skinny jeans on guys goes out of style REALLY SOON, and don't come back in style for like 20 years. That way, Alex won't want to wear them." I have to give him a big "AMEN" for that! Although, I do think the Jonas Brothers are precious!

Hattitude

My sweet baby has hattitude. I'm so glad! I love hats!

It's Official

I've taken "Jon and Kate plus 8" off my TiVo list. Several reasons, but mainly because I'm sick of their turmoil every week. It's so obvious that they are not about their kids anymore as they say they are. And all Kate talks about is how she's going to do all this things that she's never done before. She has a new outlook on life. She has always been uptight and never tried anything new. Hmmmm, maybe if she would've made that change earlier, her marriage would still be intact. Now she's grilling, riding horses, and shooting guns...all things she's never done before, and things she would've had time to do if she wasn't yelling at her husband on national television 24/7.

Oh, and did you hear? Starting in November, they will no longer include Jon. It will be called "Kate plus eight" and focus on Kate as a single mom. Yes, that is great guys. Way to make it all about your kids. Sounds like a woe is me story for Kate. Ok, that came out wrong. I could not imagine being a single mom with eight kids. Doing it with one was hard enough, and I had LOTS of help. But I think she does too. Anyway, sorry for rambling. I just read this story and it got me fired up. I feel better now.

On a fashion note, I am so glad Kate has started caring about her clothes. She looks so much cuter lately! But the hair has GOT TO GO!

Who's in for starting a trend?

Raise your hand if your grandmother wore/wears one of these? My Maw-Maw had one in her purse at all times (along with a handkerchief or tissues and peppermints). She looked so cute in it too! With all of this rain, I'm wondering why everyone doesn't have one in their purse? Surely, someone can design some cute ones. I don't know about ya'll, but I don't even care about getting wet when it rains...except for my hair. Especially after I've straightened it. I'd much rather tie one of these on as opposed to opening up an awkward umbrella. So who's in? Rain bonnets anyone?

Who do you choose?

So long before Clinton and Stacy, were Trinny and Susannah. I heart them! They have a new show called "Making over America with Trinny and Susannah." Love it. I choose them over C and S anyday. Why? I'll tell you. They are honest, but nice and they actually take the 'victim' shopping instead of throwing them to the sharks like C and S do. I mean seriously. These people obviously don't know how to dress much less shop. Why would you send them off on their own the first day. I know it's for entertainment purposes, but it ticks me off. They always end up in tears, and I feel for those poor people. T and S take them shopping and even take pics of them in their outfits to hang in their closet. That way, they know how to match their clothes up. We do it T and S style at Ciao Bella by the way!

So who do you choose? Oh, by the way, one negative about T and S. They get naked and grab people's T and A wayyyy too much. Not in a nasty way, but to see how their bodies really are...but still, they get carried away sometimes.