Friday, May 30, 2008

5 Kind Things...

I was "tagged" by Life Adapted and asked to answer these questions.

5 kind things I have done for strangers:
1. Today we saw a young lady with 2 small children running down the road, crying. We stopped, offered her a ride, got her home and gave her our number to call later if needed.
2. I have given money to people in the check out line that were short on cash.
3. I love paying for the food of the person behind me at a fast food place just because.
4. For every foster child that comes to our home, I develop a good relationship with their birth parent, allowing phone calls if possible and providing parents with updated pictures as often as possible.
5. I love working at the local food bank that is operated out of our church.

5 kind things I do for my closest friend, partner or child:
1. I cut my children's sandwiches in triangle for them still...even my 15 1/2 year old.
2. I make fruit smoothies for them with my magic bullet when they are feeling down.
3. I surprised them with a trip to an large amusement park last fall.
4. I cry with my girlfriend when she is having rough moments in life (and help her eat chocolate anything to help her feel better :)
5. I help my dad at least 5 x's per week to remember how to save things on his computer, sign onto AOL, remember his passwords, etc...

5 kind things I do for myself:
1. I maintain "mommy time" every night for 1 hour.
2. I constantly commune with God.
3. I forgive myself for parenting mistakes.
4. I buy Mandarin oranges that are just for me.
5. I home school my children which still thrills my heart.

5 things I do for fun:
1. I play games on pogo.com after school.
2. I watch reality t.v. ( I know, I know)
3. I go camping.
4. When I can't go camping, I camp in the back yard, fire pit, marshmallows and all.
5. I read blogs.