Lest I begin to think that our family is somewhat close to normal, I occasionally come across certain reminders that we are not. Last evening I had a dinner meeting. Dave and the boys took care of getting their own dinner (i.e. heating up leftovers) and cleaning up the kitchen. After I returned home, I walked into the kitchen. Something on the dish drainer caught my eye as I walked by...
That would be a jello mold in the shape of a brain. I'm sure you all have one too, right?!?! My husband certainly keeps things interesting. This month during our Kids Service we are studying the virtue of Knowledge. I had to miss this past Sunday because I was home with our youngest who is sick. I guess they used a jello brain as part of an object lesson. From what I understand, the volunteer they called up was not at all interested in sampling it. Can ya blame him?? Hee hee
After seeing the brain mold, I began wondering if maybe I could create another brain for myself...or get the one back that I had before children. I am in a new phase of life...the kids are both in school full day this year. For the first time in 10 years, I have moments of quiet. I can actually think without being interrupted. So far, my brain hasn't caught up yet. It remains in a fog part of the time. I can't grasp words that I am reaching for. I can't recall facts that I am certain I really should know. Is this early onset alzheimer's? I don't think so...and would refuse to admit it even if that was the case :o) This year, I'm looking forward to doing some mentally stimulating things to revive and recharge my brain--one of which is writing, and this blog is the first step. Am I saying that raising my children did not require the use of my brain? Hardly!! I have been stretched in so many ways and I wouldn't change a minute of it. But there hasn't been time to express myself in the way I once did.
I'm also looking forward to throwing the windows open, cranking the worship music and dancing across my living room floor. It really is better to do this before dark when the neighbors can see in!
Like I said...our family is not completely normal. I don't need to give the neighbors any further evidence to this fact.
