Random Ramblings

I think this blog is feeling a bit neglected by it's owner so I thought I would post some random thoughts and happenings around the Jewett house.

We are moved into the new digs. People keep asking us if we are excited . .. do we feel at home yet, etc. When you are tired from the move and have to keep up with three in school and their activities as well as your own work, its hard to get excited about anything other than making sure all the above mentioned run as smoothly as possible. I had a "Martha Stewart" friend ask if I had hung pictures and all that decorative stuff. I laughed and told her that would come later but as I was analyzing my reaction, I realize I really don't care about that kind of stuff. Don't get me wrong, pictures will get hung. I cannot quite put my finger on my feelings. Those things just don't drive me anymore. Besides . . have you noticed that once you get that "perfect" picture/accessory, etc that it is not long before it is not the perfect one anymore. In Farragut, I truly had a great time decorating the house on a dime. I took pride in the fact that it all came together and I didn't venture too far beyond Goodwill or Ross's. Don't misunderstand me. I don't judge others who are into that kind of stuff. It just doesn't matter to me anymore. It is really sort of a freedom. Hmmm. More for me to think about at some time.

You want to know what does thrill me. Seeing my kids do well with their studies. Not because they need to do well for me, but because they are capable and they are learning study habits, responsibility and discipline that I NEVER learned. C is learning that if he has a Science test on Friday and a Swim meet on Tuesday and practice in between, he has to spend a bit of time studying along the way. I think that is so cool. All three of them accept the NO TV and no Video Games during the school week (we may fudge when American Idol returns) without any complaints. Is pulled a fast one on me. She asked if she could play on the computer. C brings home lots of cool sites from his new school. If you want to do a virtual frog dissection, just let me know. Anyway, she asked if she could play on the computer. Little did I know that there are full episodes of Hannah Montana on Disney.com. Lovely.

Work is going really well. I am blessed. Yes I work hard, but I am blessed above all my hard work. In an industry where Realtors are leaving the business in droves (Good!) and those that remain have racked up 15-20K in credit card debt just trying to stay in the biz, I am doing well. The challenge is do not get accustomed to the $$. The biz could change even more than it has. Check back often .. I'm sure down the line I will be asking you to pray for business.

So I am training for a 10K. Yep, just a 10K. That's like almost 7 miles??? I am up to 3 without stopping. It has turned into my stress reduction therapy. For those of you who know me, know that I am . . . how should we say . . . "runner-body-challenged" . . . But I am doing better and better everytime I run and starting to enjoy it more and more. That's huge for me.

Does anyone ever watch Ed Young on Sundays? You can catch some of his preaching on youtube. He is with Fellowship Church in Texas . . and I think they have a Sister Church in Ft Lauderdale. Anyway. Awesome. The boys love watching him as well. I'm not sure if he is with the same group as Fellowship Church in Knoxville. If anyone knows, I'd love to know.

I guess that's about it for now. It is late and our week starts at 6 am in the morning. If you pray, remember to pray for my mom who is having back surgery in a couple weeks as well as my partner at work, D , as he is still trying to bounce back from a sudden stroke at age 52 and is dealing with some new complications. Thanks so much.