It's a New Season

AUTUMN

When autumn wind goes running

It does some magic things.

It gives the shadows dancing shoes

It gives the bright leaves wings

When autumn wind goes running

It curls the bonfire's tail of smoke

And shares a little whispered joke

With cornstalks who delight to prattle

It turns a seed pod into a rattle

When autumn wind goes running

I can not say it enough.....I LOVE the FALL!! It has always been my favorite season. I think it appeals to the creative side of me with all the vibrant colors and majestic scenery across the country. I love how the leaves turn various shades of red, gold and orange and how the air is crisp and clean. Also with the fall comes the familiarity of the daily routine. This year, the routine has changed a bit for me due to the fact that the Twins are in Preschool, but I am loving the change. Having more alone time has inspired me to become more creative. I have even dug my watercolors out today. I haven't painted in a long time. All though it's bittersweet having all your children out of the toddler stage, it is refreshing to be free to do some of the hobbies I once had more time for. Some days however, I am lucky if I get everything done around the house. On those days, I keep reminding myself...this too shall pass.

I think I may try scrapbooking this winter. I've done a little but not really enough to say I am a true scrapbooker LOL. I have a project I would like to complete as a christmas gift for someone. It makes a mess, is time consuming and tedious but the end result is well worth it. Who knows I may even create a masterpiece haha ;-)

I don't think anyone can come close to capturing on canvass the masterpieces created by our Master....Jesus! Wow, what beauty he has created and continues to create. When he dips his paintbrush down on the earth the images he creates are breathtaking. Just watch the sunset on a hot summer night or watch the crest of the waves on the ocean. Pay attention to the beauty that surrounds us, in a simple flower or in a forest filled with colored leaves. Too many times we are blinded by the ugliness of life and caught up in the darkness of negativity. If we would just take the time to soak in the positive light of God's glory, the blinders will come off and we will have the inspiration to face another day. Every day you have a chance to determine what direction you will take. It's a new season...it's a new day. Start fresh with your mind made up that you will take a little time to enjoy the beauty God has given us.

A Sip of Humor :)

This was sent to me via e-mail...thought it was cute and funny..Enjoy :)

Answers given by 2nd grade school children to the following questions:

Why do we have mothers?

1. She's the only one who knows where the scotch tape is.

2. Mostly to clean the house.

3. To help us out of there when we were getting born.

How was she created?

1. Dirt, just like for the rest of us.

2. Magic plus super powers and a lot of stirring.

3. She was made just the same like he made me. He just used bigger parts.

What ingredients are mothers made of ?

1. They were made out of clouds and angel hair and everything nice in the world and one dab of mean.

2. They had to get their start from men's bones. Then they mostly use string, I think.

Why do you have your mother and not some other mom?

1. We're related

2. She likes me a lot more than other people's moms like me.

What kind of little girl was your mom?

1. My Mom has always been my mom and none of that other stuff.

2. I don't know because I wasn't there, but my guess would be pretty bossy.

3. They say she used to be nice.

What did mom need to know about dad before she married him?

1. His last name.

2. She had to know his background. Like is he a crook? Does he get drunk on beer?

3. Does he make at least $800 a year? Did he say NO to drugs and YES to chores?

Why did your mom marry your dad?

1. My dad makes the best spaghetti in the world. And my Mom eats a lot.

2. She got too old to do anything else with him.

3. My grandma says that Mom didn't have her thinking cap on.

Who's the boss at your house?

1. Mom doesn't want to be boss, but she has to because dad's such a goof ball.

2. Mom. You can tell by room inspection. She sees the stuff under the bed.

3. I guess Mom is, but only because she has a lot more to do than dad.

What's the difference between moms & dads?

1. Moms work at work and work at home and dads just go to work at work.

2. Moms know how to talk to teachers without scaring them.

3. Dads are taller & stronger, but moms have all the real power 'cause that's who you got to ask if you want to sleep over at your friend's.

4. Moms have magic, they make you feel better without medicine.

What does your mom do in her spare time?

1. Mothers don't do spare time.

2. To hear her tell it, she pays bills all day long.

What would it take to make your mom perfect?

1. On the inside she's already perfect. Outside, I think some kind of plastic surgery.

2. Diet. You know her hair. I'd diet, maybe blue.

If you could change one thing about your mom, what would it be?

1. She has this weird thing about me keeping my room clean. I'd get rid of that.

2. I'd make my mom smarter. Then she would know it was my sister who did it and not me.

3. I would like for her to get rid of those invisible eyes on the back of her head.

To all you Mom's out there....Have a fantastic day!!