Interestingly enough

I am not so good about blogging. I don't know if it's because our life is simple - but busy. We are rather routine in our daily lives. Wake up - get the kids up - breakfast and out the door at 7 AM. Jeff takes Jack and Jenna to school (before/after care) - Joe takes the bus to Middle School. When they leave I'm usually finishing getting ready for my day. I get to school and do my thing....after school is meetings, piano lessons, singing groups, Jeff's night class, correcting.....each week is the same. I feel as if we don't lead exciting "blog worthy" lives. I'm ok with that. Who needs trama. I was reminded tonight by a dear friend that there are a lot of other people in my life who are dealing with big issues. I should be glad it's not me!

Our biggest issue the past few weeks has been to work on the behavior of our kids lately. Our teen was getting a bit mouthy and lazy with his saxophone practice. It's amazing what positive attitude you can get by taking away a computer. This evening as I was tucking Jack into bed - Joe came and told Jack what a great brother he was. Jack and were both happily shocked by Joe's affection.

Later, as I was tucking Joe in, I asked Joe about it. He said it was his new thing....tell something nice if someone says something unkind to you. I asked what unkind thing Jack had said...Joe replied "Oh, nothing, I just wanted to try it out."

Just this past week at church we were learning about those random acts of kindness. I try to teach that to my kids - no road rage - paying for a pie for guys from our church who were having bible study at a local restaurant we go to (when Jeff is at night class) - putting money in the salvation army kettle. What other things can be done? How else can you show your kids random acts of kindness.

I like how the parents on "Jon and Kate Plus 8" (tv show) take time to have one day with a child - just the parents and child....doing something the child wants to do. I know I do that with Jenna - but what about the boys? Lots to think about.

In closing, I'm praying for my friend and former co-worker at Adams School in Janesville, WI. She is battling the last few days of colon cancer. She will soon be welcomed by Jesus into heaven. My prayers are with her family. Godspeed, Marsha!