A New Use for Pleonast

at 07/24/12 1:54PM
Well, I'm back. After two years or so? Yes, because I believe this is the better place for the time being to get serious about a project I've been needing to begin for some time. I need to, in general, be a wife and mother more focused on Christ - and I need a boatload of encouragement to make it happen differently this time.

I have tried self-improvement initiatives before and have succeeded in some things, but rarely in all that I hoped to accomplish. Perhaps because I was trying to go it alone or because I was trying too hard to make it a checklist system (a system I am very very comfortable with).

I did spend a little quality time on Pinterest today, printing and re-reading some things that I find valuable and that I'd like to keep in the forefront of my mind (for example, "10 Things to Remember When Your Child is Disobedient" will be going on the fridge today). But I'd like to use this to ask some questions and get some feedback from folks that I love and respect as well.

Firstly, I need to spend some time seeking a Bible reading program that is truly manageable. I always fail when I attempt these programs, but I plan to spend some time praying that this time will be different.

I would also really like some advice about how those of you with 1) very busy lives in general or 2) very busy lives that include toddlers manage to find time for spiritual things every day. I am no good at carving out time for this, apparently. Help please!

Thanks in advance for your love and support.
  • nthnswmn
    I have lots of room to grow in this, but I can say the only time I can find to really concentrate is before the kids get up.
    I have never been a morning person, but this was something I've had to train myself in. Right now, that means getting up around 6:30, but for awhile I had to get up at 5:30 to have any real quality quiet time.

    I would say finding a like minded friend to help keep you accountable would be extremely helpful, too.
    by nthnswmn at 07/24/12 6:11PM
  • whipsmile
    you just made my prayer list. :-)
    by whipsmile at 07/24/12 9:37PM
  • shadders05
    I too get up early to get my attitude straight, pray and do some study. However, with that being said what has helped me the most is listening to various hymns/songs throughout the day. My 4 year old daughter calls it "the God music". And before i know it, I'm humming/singing these songs all day and my children are too!!!! I will pray for you too! You can do it!!!
    by shadders05 at 07/24/12 10:15PM

Pleonast...we just never talk anymore...

at 02/28/11 3:53PM
After nearly six years of faithful use, I am contemplating a break-up. Breaking up with Pleonast.

I feel really sad about it. I mean, this has been a long term relationship. And it's definitely not him. It's me. I guess I need more than one-sided communication from my social networking relationship.

I mean, sure...he'll give the occasional friendly shout-out or note from a long-lost buddy. But he just can't meet my needs for connection and friendship. He never wants to make plans or set events or chat with friends. He doesn't even enjoy online Scrabble. At least, not like Facebook does.

Ah....Facebook .

We're working through this, of course. I haven't packed my bags just yet. Maybe Pleonast is like AOL...that email account that you just keep checking even though everyone else has moved on to greener pastures....Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail.

But maybe not. I clearly have commitment issues. And how long should I go between updating before I throw in the towel?

So, friends, just know that if I drop off the Pleonast radar, it's not you. And it's not Pleonast. It's me. :)
  • nthnswmn
    Sigh. I really miss the old Pleo days. I keep waiting for FB to start charging and then maybe folks would come back. :-)
    by nthnswmn at 02/28/11 4:15PM
  • slmarti7
    I do miss pleo too, but you're right, hardly anyone is on here anymore!
    by slmarti7 at 02/28/11 6:05PM
  • heatheronthehill
    I'm a pleo devotee. Just am. But I hope you'll stop in every now and again to say hi. And maybe I'll lurk around on Daniel's FB so I can catch pictures and such.
    by heatheronthehill at 02/28/11 8:19PM
  • heatheronthehill
    Oh and I'm glad to know that I'm not the only with with struggles in this department. My Dad never cared about home decorations or what he wore or anything. He's pretty oblivious. It is still weird to me that Daniel actually cares about those things.
    by heatheronthehill at 02/28/11 8:21PM
  • missysnapp
    I know how you feel.
    by missysnapp at 02/28/11 10:36PM
  • whipsmile
    I am also a Pleo devotee. It brought be back from the black hole I was living in six years ago and has kept me in touch with those near and dear to me. I'm gonna stay.
    by whipsmile at 03/01/11 1:15PM
  • isabeau_danjou
    Ah, but see...you all make such good comments. But Pleonast doesn't let me like them. OK, heather and Jessie...consider your notes "liked." :)
    by isabeau_danjou at 03/01/11 5:31PM
  • littlelamb
    I miss the old days, too. you know, the ones where you checked pleo every few minutes after a new entry so you could see the comments pop up. But...I'm still here. Even if I never comment on your blog. :)
    by littlelamb at 03/01/11 9:49PM
  • elizabethk
    I agree with you...and I do wish there was a 'like' button! :)
    by elizabethk at 03/01/11 10:00PM
  • bruke
    I was really anti-facebook for a long time. I resisted and resisted. But then, I broke down. I admit I spend more time on facebook, but I wish it weren't so. Pleonast is simpler and I like simple. Anyway... Kennon was looking for feedback on his pleo page a while back, and I think there are many pleo users (or former users) that feel the same way.
    by bruke at 03/03/11 3:20PM
  • whipsmile
    that just made my day!
    by whipsmile at 03/09/11 9:39AM
  • mjintexas
    I started to say that maybe if pleo got an iPhone app, I'd use it more, but that's not true, because I hate typing things out on my phone regardless of the social networking venue. So... *shrug*
    by mjintexas at 03/29/11 4:33PM
  • whipsmile
    [bwahahaha!}whipsmile], tell Brian I apologize, I always upset someone with my choices, or lack there of. :-)
    by whipsmile at 04/08/11 9:36PM
  • heatheronthehill
    YAY! I almost posted the same thing over here, but I was afraid you wouldn't read it. Yay for being kind-of-sort-of-almost related!! :)
    by heatheronthehill at 05/12/11 2:00PM
  • whipsmile
    THANK YOU!!!!
    by whipsmile at 07/18/11 6:04AM
  • momster
    Am having the very same thoughts....:)
    by momster at 10/08/11 3:25PM
  • mjintexas
    It looked like you had a new post. It lied :( At least I know you logged in! :)
    by mjintexas at 10/10/11 10:33PM
  • heatheronthehill
    Hey, happy that bit was useful! Our rainy day cabinet contains special pop-up books we only use with supervision, a few magnet play sets, some puzzles, and a few odds & ends toys. It could just as easily be a box.
    by heatheronthehill at 12/24/11 5:37PM
  • slmarti7
    Thanks!

    I know it will get better(I hope). Don't know what the future holds...we'll see right? I didn't expect to leave Florida, much less end up in Alabama!
    by slmarti7 at 04/04/12 10:44PM

AMAZING!

at 02/26/11 5:55PM
You guys are amazing! 68 votes in 24 hours! No one else in the contest has received that many votes so quickly, and we are well on our way to third place and put a dent in the running for first!

But, since everyone can vote every day, the key to victory is consistent, daily votes! So, Phase 2: get a group of dedicated friends and family to vote once day until voting closes on March 25!

It’s just 27 clicks! Or 2 seconds a day! We’re all on Facebook every day anyway, right? ;) And a few dozen people willing to click every day would make us an unstoppable force of doom. ☺

So, if you are willing, let me know and I will put you on my daily reminder list. Each day, I’ll send the group a quick note reminding everyone to vote sometime that day. And that’s it! Just send me a message or post “I’ll do it” on this thread!

Thank you in advance (and please please be willing)!!!
  • whipsmile
    woohoo!!
    by whipsmile at 02/26/11 7:17PM
  • whipsmile
    encouragement...but reminder too. :-)
    by whipsmile at 02/26/11 10:43PM

Vote for Micah!

at 02/25/11 7:23PM
Hi, all! Please go vote for my sweet sweet boy here, if you have a Facebook account!

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We could really use a $10,000 scholarship bond!

Thanks!

New Year!

at 01/03/11 4:16PM
It's 2011 and I am leaving everything the way it is! No resolutions.

I am just really happy with things the way they are and grateful to feel this way for the first new year in a long time. :)
  • mjintexas
    Hooray!
    by mjintexas at 01/03/11 4:52PM
  • heatheronthehill
    Contentment... it's a good thing! :)
    by heatheronthehill at 01/03/11 8:36PM
  • jodimn
    It is a crazy birth story and certainly not at all what I was expecting! It was the talk of the hospital and at church for awhile...

    Love to hear that things are going so well for you this year
    by jodimn at 01/06/11 10:27AM
  • whipsmile
    this is such a happy post! I love how you are pleased with the way things are!
    by whipsmile at 01/06/11 11:33AM
  • missysnapp
    I'll try that, Miranda. Thanks!

    I did a lot better before there were kids. Now there is more food in the house and more leftover on plates at the end of a meal. Grazing is a BAD idea for me.
    by missysnapp at 01/24/11 9:33AM