a big week ahead...

So...after having the flu two weeks ago, I feel like last week was a blur and a chance to try to catch up... at the end of the week I think I felt more like I wasn't caught up than I did when the week started...and now, it's Monday morning already. And it's sooooo time for me to go to sleep. But... I also know I'm way overdue for here...so... here's a glimpse into my world...

*Busy...I think my schedule is practically full Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. I'll be ready for a 'break' Thursday...but that's when more catching up will have to take place.

*Stretch...I'm meeting with a life coach this week. Something new...something different...something that is such a stretch for me, because it's waayyyyy not something I would typically think about or do, but...it was a generous gift and so... I'm stepping into something new. I have a good bit of pre-work still to do...goal setting, evaluating, reflection... this should be interesting...

*Planning...lots of "stuff" coming up church wise...service night next week, Wheel of Fortune in April, All Night Party is coming quick... Plus there's spring break fast approaching which definitely needs some activity, summer trip plans to see family & friends..., quick Oregon getaways we want to do...whew! Good thing I like to plan events...

*Laughing...Noah has had me laughing all weekend, which I needed because it's also been a highly reflective, thinking weekend as well (that's a blog for another day when I'm not processing on such a big level - one friend received this crazy long email after asking me a simple question...I'll save you all from that stream of consciousness...and hopefully give a more succinct but still real synopsis)...wait...I was talking laughing here... I am really making sure I take time to just laugh with my kids & hubby... Steve had me laughing at his blog (check it out @ www.steveunwin.blogspot.com ), and at tv, and lots more... the kids...we just love to laugh, and read, and play...

*Frogging & bird-watching...we have a bullfrog somewhere in our back yard...we are determined to find this thing...not to eat or catch, but just to befriend. I love hearing him "talking" back there...reminds me of living on the Yellow River in Georgia and all the wildlife we used to see and hear... and... the birds are starting to come... with being in a new subdivision and not having any trees in our backyard, we've been wondering if we'd see anything other than the 3 black crows that hang out in the dirt...but...this past couple of days we're seeing more... time to pull out our Oregon bird book - oh wait - I have a walking Oregon bird book in Kaylee --- we can just ask her. Time to find the bird feeders and get them out!

*Sleeping...I should do that now. Even though I'm wide awake...with the time shift with daylight savings time...ok...I'm forcing myself to turn this thing off and go to bed.

Good night friends...keep bugging me if I don't send an update soon. I am committed to getting in gear, get organized, blog, and get some things done... ready?? I hope I am...