Ever had a day that was just different? Maybe it was different because things didn't go as planned, or maybe it was different because of the events, people or activities that ended up being a part of your day. Anyway, today was one of those days for me--just different. I expect my Sundays to be peaceful and reflective, but today was just not that way for me. For that reason, I remembered the Bible verse I shared above. I am sure there is a reason for the "differences" in today. I am just reflecting and trying to figure out what I am to learn from them.
Today at church was supposed to be promotion Sunday for the Littles, but John Ryan ran a low-grade fever last night for no apparent reason so he and Nick stayed home with the Colonel. I do not believe in dragging sick children around other people's well children. I don't appreciate it being done to my kids, so I don't do it to others. Mr. Stewart did a great job with the Sunday school lesson on evangelism. I'm not really sure where I fall when it comes to evangelism. It is definitely something I need to pray about. Maybe I'm just to invite people to Shandon happenings??? Not sure.
As I was leaving service this morning, I saw an old friend. She was talking to someone so I waved and she grabbed my hand and pulled me "out the crowd." We talked for a few minutes and walked out together. It was great to see Tammy and her husband. I taught their son about ... a long time ago (Ha!).
Lunch was a little difficult on my diet as John Ryan was feeling better and the Roosters wanted to go eat spaghetti. Somehow I managed to stay on my diet today. I hate dieting b/c I LOVE food. I truly love food. I'm one of those gals that eats her entire plate. I am very thankful for a high metabolism but even so, age has made it a little more difficult to stay slim. I remember the days when I had a Pepsi and Snicker's bar for breakfast and the scale never went above 105. Oh, joy! Now, I can look at a Snicker's and the scale adds three pounds.
After lunch, we took Blake to Dick's to get a pair of shoes he has been wanting. I took the boys over to the camping section while Blake and the Colonel shopped the sports sections. When the Littles grew tired of tents and kayaks, I walked them over to Pet Smart to look at the critters there. Nick goes straight to the reptiles (turtles) and John Ryan heads for the birds. Below are a few pics from our pet shop visit.
On the way over, we stumbled upon a dying praying mantis. I'm sorry. I just do not like insects. I can handle the little ones, but these big things just give me the willies.
I thought this tank was cool because the décor matched the fish. You can't really see it because of my reflection in the background. Sorry.
Another tank that I thought was pretty because it matched the fish. No, I'm not a fish fan either. Cats and dogs. That's about it for me.
This was my favorite. I thought this would make a great tank for a classroom. Someone else's classroom, of course.
Nick wanted me to take a picture of these frogs. Nope, I don't do frogs either.
I saved my calories yesterday for a bowl, not a cup, of country potato soup from McAlister's Deli. I love their soup. I wanted the bread bowl but I passed on it to try and make Day One of my diet a success.
This was the fruit cup that I ordered with it. Really? That is a fruit cup? I don't think so. I call that a sample. Ugh!
This was the Colonel's dish--turkey melt with fruit. I'm not a turkey fan, but it still looks good. This was supper for us last night.
Tomorrow is a big evening for the Roosters--Meet and Greet Night at their school. It is so hard for me to believe that they are in "big" school now. I'm sure I'll have lots of pictures to share. I think I'm going to head to bed, as I hear thunder and there is nothing like going to sleep during a thunderstorm. Love it!
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