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Saturday, January 27, 2024

Share Four Somethings: January


I'm linking up with Jennifer for Share 4 Somethings! We're sharing things we've LOVED, ACCOMPLISHED, IMPROVED UPON, and NOTICED this month.

I've LOVED:

  • Cowboy Church on Thursdays
  • having Rod home for the past two weeks
  • watching Titus enjoy junior high baseball practice
  • seeing Zoey's personality just shine out


I've ACCOMPLISHED:
  • the kids helped me clean out a few of or kitchen cabinets, and I got rid of a few things I no longer needed
  • consistency with tot school for Zoey and kindergarten with Zeke, even when the kids and Rod have been home
  • wiped down my car's interior after all the mud and snow (still need to vacuum it out)
  • reading my Bible and working through Search the Scriptures

- I made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for Cowboy Church -
I've IMPROVED:
  • since Zoey's been born, I've had a brain fog like I've never had - but I feel like the fog is slowly lifting, so I've been more organized and less forgetful lately
  • the house has been staying a bit cleaner since I've started rotating the kids with an evening chore - one sweeps, one mops, one washes dishes, and it helps me tremendously


I've NOTICED:
  • I'm trying to notice the beauty around me more often, like a sunset or the color of the sky against the leaves
  • lots of cardinals and doves around
  • everyone is always on their phones - nobody knows how to just wait without scrolling anymore - even the old men in the barber shop this morning were just mindlessly scolling social media - my kids and I were the only ones not on the phone while waiting



Thanks for stopping by!

14 comments:

  1. It's so nice that you have all of your kids helping you out with different chores in your house. Thanks for the blog visit and I hope you have a nice weekend.

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    1. I definitely couldn't do it without my kid's help!

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  2. I try to carry a book with me so I'm not mindless scrolling my phone while waiting but I definitely will if I'm caught without a book at hand... I've noticed this tendency of everyone's too!

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    1. It's so easy to scroll like that - I've been making a conscious effort NOT to, and that's how I've noticed that everyone is always on their phones!

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  3. I loved reading your post! Way to go on all that you've accomplished and improved upon this month. That's amazing! I have noticed that about phones too, and though I do get on my own sometimes, I try to instead pick up my book (Kindle) and read. I've been trying to be more mindful of spare time, because I want to read more this year. I've tried to be on social media way less. I hope you're enjoying your weekend! Thanks for linking up today!

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    1. Yes I’ve also been trying to be mindful of how I spend my idle time. I would love for it to be more productive than wasteful that’s for sure!

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  4. It's hard to make the kiddos do the chores, but it is so helpful! Glad you have noticed the brain fog lifting, that is hard to deal with as well. Have a great week! https://encounterswiththedavisfamily.blogspot.com/2024/01/share-four-somethings-january-2024.html

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    1. Yes I’m so glad the Brian fog seems to be lifting!!

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  5. Ah yes, I am one of those people that waits by checking in with people on FB or Insta. At DisneySea, to save my battery, I had to wait, 2 hours at a time, just standing (like the old days) and it is interestingly relaxing in someways (tho also annoying as you notice how slow the line is - ha!). I sort of think I need to try to do it more....#ShareFourSomethings

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    1. It’s definitely something I’ve been more aware of - and guilty of for sure!! But I’m trying to teach my kids to wait… it helps that only my 16 year old has a phone!

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  6. I really do not get the obsession with mindless scrolling. I notice the cars around me....as soon as the car comes to a stop (at a light, etc), folks pick up their phone. I know....I sound old. But, I don't get it. Hooray for the lifting brain fog!!

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    1. I have noticed that too! People even driving while looking at their phones, it’s become such an addition for people.

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  7. You've accomplished a lot. Way to go! What a treasure having the kids help and spending time together.
    Visiting today from Jennifer's

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