I keep wanting to blog, but laptop troubles and lack of sleep keep getting in my way.
My poor laptop is having a hard time deciding whether it wants to charge or not. I thought it was the battery, but a new battery didn’t help. Now I’m wondering if it’s the adapter. Thursday it simply refused to turn on, at all. After Josh took apart the adapter and cleaned it, it runs as long as the adapter is plugged in. If it gets knocked out or tapped or bumped even slightly, the computer jumps into standby mode immediately.
Clumsy me plus three little ones means that it shuts off often. If you have any ideas of possible fixes, please let me know. I’d prefer not to have to get a new adapter, but that would definitely beat buying a new computer!
Baby Daisy has also decided to start getting up in the night all of a sudden and the last couple of nights I’ve been so tired I went to bed very early (like 8 o’clock Thursday night!) instead of staying up to blog.
Since it’s shaping up to be a fun but busy weekend, rather than actually blogging about anything, here are a few articles from around the blogosphere that encouraged me this week:
Women, Stop Submitting to Men Men as heads of their homes have been given a bad rap. Images of domineering men cowing women perhaps come to mind. But a twisted, perverted sort of patriarchy flourishes in our modern culture. A “patriarchy” that demands instant gratification without wanting to pay the price of commitment.
In the traditional Church calendar, December 25th is simply the first day of the season of Christmas, which lasts for 12 days ending with Epiphany. Passionate Homemaking shares wonderful ideas for blessing your husband with 12 Days of Christmas. The author starts on December 13th and works up to Christmas Day. You could also start on Christmas Day and celebrate the traditional 12 Day of Christmas.
I have learned so much from Blogging with Amy (in both blogging and life.) She’s so authentic and helpful. Her post this week What Are You Avoiding? And How? was inspiring. For me, I know I’m avoiding a task if I start hunting for chocolate.
Amy’s Finer Things (another lovely blog from an Amy!) linked to this great post: Breastfeeding Bullies. What a wonderful reminder! Even though something (whether it be nursing or a certain school or food or gifts) may be best for my family, doesn’t mean it’s best for yours. God has given us principles that we should all follow, like “love your children,” but the methods can vary widely!
Have a wonderful weekend and blessed Sunday!










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