I was on the computer browsing job websites tonight. Mikey crawled in my lap and said, "Mom, are you looking for a job again?"

I said, "Kind of."

He said, "I really don't want you to get a job. You're happy without a job. You get more sleep and you play with us more."

Darren came in, and Mikey said the same thing. And Darren said, "I like it that your Mama's not working now, too. She seems happier."

Was I really an ogre before?  WOW!

Seriously, though, in my 2 weeks as a SAHM, my family is so much more relaxed. I am laughing. A LOT! And I feel like I'm enjoying my life.  My house is clean. Dinner is fixed. My husband sometimes has NOTHING to do at night. I work out at Curves every day I'm supposed to. I'm making it to appointments on time. Some days, I actually sit on my COUCH and have a cup of coffee.

I've thought about this a lot recently. I honestly think God wants me home for a while. Just relaxing. Why else has none of these jobs worked out? Why hasn't my phone been ringing off the hook? I think life is really good right now.  Thank you, God! Life is GOOD!

On to another topic. I have now done something physical every day for the last 10 days. Seriously. And I see why people can become addicted to it. I feel wonderful, even when my legs ache and my stomach is tight. I'm drinking more water, and eating less food. I'm sleeping well. My pants are looser. Life is GOOD!

What did you do Friday night? I watched my nephew'shigh school football game. It was, by far, the best football game I have ever witnessed in person. Literally, last second heroics, awesome stick to it iveness, and a VICTORY for the EAGLES WOOT! I will go ahead and brag, and say that Trace is a phenomenal player; he started varsity as a freshman, on a team that went to state quarterfinals. He played nearly every second of Friday's game. And he's a good boy. He has Mama's initials on his football shoes. I LOVE MY TRACE! He is awesome, and there has never EVER been an aunt as proud as I am. Life is just so good.

Emily and I are preparing our hearts and our bodies for our mission trip in November. God has already sent $35 in donations. I plan on talking to people at our party Saturday night. Pray that I don't come off as pushy! I'm not nearly as cute as Emily, so I'm not sure I can get away with it. But I'm giving it my best shot. Regardless, I am seriously looking forward to this. LIFE IS GOOD.

Darren and I are taking the Love and Logicclass at church. I am seriously enjoying it. I am learning a LOT, and I have some great ideas to work on. I think Darren's enjoying it, too. There are some great ideas. We've been using the Uh Oh song (modified, because I'm losing my mind LOL) and it's been effective. I had to use it on Mikey today. I ushered him in the room singing, "I'm so sorry you can't be with us right now. I'm looking forward to when you calm down and are happy and can come play with us today!  I love you!"  About 10 minutes later, he came downstairs with his crayons and paper, and was precious and charming. This week, our homework is to try to do delayed consequences. LIFE IS Good.

I guess the theme is, "Life is good." And regardless of what you're facing in your life right now, thank God that you have life, and renewed life. Thank God for the blessings you have, for you have been given many. Good night and God bless.