Reading the Bible in 90 days

I'm not sure where I first heard of the Bible in 90 Days program. But to say the least it intrigued me. So much that I planned to try it this summer on my own. While I was searching for the reading schedule, I found Mom's Toolbox & saw that they were going to have a bloging group starting July 5th. After no success at getting myself going when summer break began I decided to join up. I know that I won't blog everyday but I do hope to share my progress a long the way. As you can see our start date is July 5th and our first assignment is to introduce ourselves to the group.
Hello new friends. I'm Mi. I'm a wife for almost 12 yo to my handsome hubby, Big C. I'm a mom to 2 active boys, known here as Big Guy(9) & Little Guy(6). I work as a kindergarten teacher's assistant and I get to serve as as an assistant Puggles teacher. I'm also taking a year to go through Experiencing God w/ other members @our church. I'm very excited to start this journey. I will be even more excited when we finish in October because I hope to do something that I have never done before. I hope to be able to say that I've read the Bible all the way through. Yes, it's very sad for me to admit,but I'm 36 yo and I've been a Christian since I was 12yo. But I've never read the entire Bible. This bothers me every January & just about every January I start one of those read the Bible in a year plans. But somewhere along the the way I get sidetracked. They next thing I know another year has gone by & I still didn't finish. I'm hoping that big chunks and a shorter time span will help me focus on the goal. But I also must admit that I'm fearful of another failure. So please pray for me. My biggest concern is when school starts. I'll go back to work. Big C is attempting to start his MBA classes. Both boys will be in Scouts(& most likely I will be working w/ the Tiger group) and AWANA. Life will be busy and I don't do well w/ busy. But I also know God is faithful. He has brought our family through so much and I can't think of a greater way to say thank you than by spending time with Him. More than anything my goal is know God better through this journey.

My book case

Did you notice that I added a bookcase to my sidebar? I've been reading some really cool books lately & just wanted to share.
I loved
Red Light- I've been looking for ideas for feeding my guys. I also got some good ideas about explaining healthy eating to kids and help w/ the correct portion sizes for my guys.
Mad Hungry- was also good for this, as well as practical advice for getting guys involved in the kitchen.
Last Child- Is one I'll have to finish at a later date. Very interesting read but, somewhat technical & right now my brain has too many other things going on.
So Long Insecurity- I attended Beth's Simulcast a few weeks ago, So I'm looking forward to getting more of her insight.

Take only the important stuff

Question: If you're running away what do you pack?
Answer: (If you're a 4yrold named W.) A lunch sack full of his planet hero toys.

Are you done laughing? Now let me tell you the rest of the story because it gets better.

I'm in the kitchen fixing supper. Both boys are supposed to be in the playroom picking up. They are going to bed right after supper because they were unable to do this task beforehand. W enters the kitchen carrying a lunch sack that has about 3 or 4 planet heroes. He tells me he's running away to Boo's house. I asked him why? He said, "because you're mean to me." (said w/ the cutest pouty lip and puppy dog eyes a boy can muster)I asked him how I was mean to him? (Again w/ the pout & pitiful eyes) "Cleaning that mess is too hard." (Now I'm hiding my face so as not to show my laughter. I said let's call & see if it's ok for you to run away to Aunt Boo's house. I called & my mom answered the phone. I explained to her W wanted to runaway to her house. Mom laughs hysterically. He talks to Nanny & finds out that it's just as hard to live at Nanny's. ;) He gives the phone back to me and goes back to the playroom. Through my mom's laughter I tell her just give him Mr Blue Bear & a bike & call him me.

Yeah the real rest of the story is about me. One of my mom's favorite stories to tell on me was the time I "ran away" from home. I was unhappy w/ my mom's choice for supper. (veggie soup) I went to my room got Mr. Blue Bear and took off down the driveway on my bike. I rode down the side street to the garden gate. When I got to the garden gate I realized I had a problem. I wasn't supposed to ride my bike past the garden gate. So I decided I would sneak to the barn & hide till they came looking for me. (My mom saw the whole thing from the kitchen window.) I sat in the barn unit it started getting dark (maybe 10min.) Then came home to happily eat my veggie soup. :)
He's so much like me it's scary! To this my mom replied just keep an eye on the door for the rest of the night. He might just do it.
(In case you're worried. As I type W is sleeping w/ his stuffed dog Bingo safe & sound in his bed.)

Hair Intervention

As a mom we all have those things that we just let go. When life is stressful or busy it just doesn't make into the top 10 list. For me it's my hair. Typically I only get my hair cut about 3-4 times a year. Well it occurred to me a few months back that it has been over a year since I got my hair cut. Since then I mentioned it to Big C in both passing & frustration. But still I haven't done anything about it. Most of the time it's because I don't make an appointment when I'm thinking about it. Well my sweet Big C decided to take matters into his on hands. No he didn't cut it himself. But he did give the money in one hand & the phone in the other. I was to set up a girl day w/ my sis.The agenda: shopping & a hair cut. My sis is a girly girl to the max! She made our appointments & we were all set for today.
For Big C part of this was about a much needed hair cut & just getting me to do something for myself. The other part is something that came out as we talked at RLM retreat. I'm a tomboy to the core. I've never felt comfortable expressing my feminine side. I have a few girly quirks but they don't come natural & are usually the first things I let go if life is stressful. Have I mentioned that life has been very stressful lately? Now that I live in a houseful of males it is even easier than ever to let things go. This was his way to encourage me to enjoy being a girl. Here are some pics of our day.



Yes the girl that cut it used a flatiron on it. I've never had my hair straight before. What do you think? Big C really liked it & my sis just had her hair straightened. So Now I'm contemplating.