November 19, 2005
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What a nice day. What a bland word.
Today was work day at the church. Since James is in charge and Nathan
likes to go, we feel the Sellers are represented enough, so the rest of
us get to sleep in. After a leisurely morning, the rest of the clan
descended upon the church to do a bit of this and that. Nathan
and David went to a Youth Group party (Ultimate Frisbee and pizza),
James went home with Rachel, Michael went to the Wilsons to play
video games and rake leaves, Libby went to the neighbors to be Mother’s
Helper, and I went out by myself to shop. I bought Christmas
presents, food for the upcoming visit with the Ulmer family on
Monday/Tuesday, and all the Thanksgiving fixings, which I will be
fixing.I was thrilled to find a short line in Wal-Mart, so checking out only
took about ten minutes. The last time I was there, due to a price
check, it took forty. (I do not exaggerate in the least!)After I picked up the boys from the party, we went home and David,
James, and Michael went to the end-of-the-year football party. I stayed
home with the remaining children to put away groceries, sort laundry,
and catch up on some emails and blog replies.Now, this evening, if I’m not pre-empted by “a really good football
game,” perhaps the good doctor and I can watch the final episode
of Horatio Hornblower. But, I don’t know if he is ready for
tomorrow’s Sunday school class on Judges, so perhaps I’ll just revert
to my usual plan–a hot bath and a book.I don’t care for the author I’m reading now. She’s one of the favorite
authors of an author I like a lot, but I don’t know that I’ll search
out any more of her books. I’m still plugging through the Chernow book
on Alexander Hamilton. It’s so interesting, but only in small
doses.It’s my birthday on Wednesday (the 23rd), and since I know that you
won’t be actually purchasing me a present, you can tell me what present
you most think I would like to have. I’m always curious to see what
people think about what I am like. Then, I get to chortle over the
way-off wrong answers and be struck by the insightful ones.
Comments (11)
Going to dinner and then to watch a play with the Good Doctor. Or perhaps a cheerleading outfit of your own so you can practice with Libby and Rachel.
Sorry, the above comment is from me, Kenni.
Ken knows me. Ken knows James.
Well since no one can come close to Ken’s answer. I will say bubble bath and a batch of homemade cookies.
A set of knitting needles.
Have you ever read “Hind’s Feet on High Places” by Hannah Hurnard?
Bubble bath, movies, cookies, dinner those are all easy answers. I know you like those things. In fact, I still take a bath on most days because of your encouragement, and it has been a wonderful addition to my life. Thanks!
But I think I would do something a little different. I would give you a book called “Time Management for Unmanageable People”. It is a time management book you’d probably really enjoy and relate to. I think you might find it extraordinarily helpful for your current situation, both for managing many demands and people, and for keeping yourself motivated and sharp. You see, I would want to give something that would make a difference for more than a day. (Sounds like me, doesn’t it? ) Then I would give you a set of 10 coupons for tea/coffee and dessert (my treat) out somewhere (your choice) to talk about the book and how to apply it, and to talk about anything else you want to discuss.
Visit with the Ulmers, eh? Have time to stop by our place for a minute and say hi?
Wow! You guys are all great! I feel as if I’ve been given the things you said. Yeah! Happy birthday to me!
hello hello – such a small xanga world.
Do the U’s still celebrate Thanksgiving? Is it considered a sacrament?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! I hope you’re enjoying your day. I can’t think of anything good for b-day present ideas…Ken and Krista’s were too good. I’m going to try to come up with something though…maybe it will make you laugh for being so far off…a few hours at Barnes & Noble (by yourself) with a huge gift card to spend, and then time at home to soak in the tub and read. I feel like I’m copying people.