Curbing Mom's Potty Mouth

Something I am NOT proud of is how my language has deteriorated over the last several years. I can point to lots of excuses.....but really that is all they are excuses. I am not shocked by "bad" language and I do not think that using "bad" words automatically makes the speaker a bad person. I know for me, though, that I know better and I want to speak better and I want to BE better. I really do want to be the better person that I believe God calls me to be. I asked my girls to help me be more accountable with my words. And I love finding articles like the following to encourage me to make better choices in my speech. This paragraph really got to me:

All language is a kind of social contract. We agree—as heirs of centuries of etymological development—to call the pointy thing in our arm an elbow, just like we agree to label things we find despicable with words we identify as profane. The words themselves hold only the power we give them. But curse words tend to be powerful indeed, because to linguistically reduce something or someone to the level of biological functions (and their resultant products) is almost always an act of contempt. And contempt is toxic.

Our world is toxic enough. If possible I hope to reduce the level of toxicity in my little korner even the slightest bit.

Here is the link to article:  The Trouble with Cussing Christians. I need to remember to go back and review it on a regular basis.

30 Days of Random Pics - Day 30

Three random shots from today. Tori waiting for gymnastics class with a couple of other girls. Me - this morning after running 8 miles. And finally a shot out of my car window this evening. Crazy spring weather we are having!!

30 Days of Random Pics - Day 29

After my divorce I didn't wear any rings for awhile. I had worn the same one for 23 years and kind of needed to get used to not having anything on my fingers. Then I decided I was ready for rings again and bought a couple. This is one I really love - but an unforeseen consequence of starting to run and being more healthy is that I lost weight - even in my fingers. It doesn't fit anymore and keeps falling off - especially when my hands get cold. I wasn't ready to just put it in a drawer or sell it yet - so this was my next best solution. My 16yo says she likes it on the chain. So - for now this is where it goes.

30 Days of Random Pics - Day 28

My daughter's boyfriend is very skilled at painting nails. A talent much appreciated in a household of all females!! Here he painted hers with penguins. I was very impressed. I am thinking of asking him to do mine sometime!!

30 Days of Random Pics - Day 27

 

I had an interview not too long ago. My girls knew I was more than a little nervous even though I try to be upbeat and confident. They got together and surprised me with these signs of encouragement.

I love my kids soooo much.

30 Days of Random Pics - Day 26

 

I have been trying to be better about "rounding" out my workouts. My girls' dad picked up these exercise balls at a garage sale and offered them to us. I thought sure - why not? Could be fun. I also try to take advantage of anything I can use at home since my budget does not have room for a gym membership - not that I would use one if it did. But that is another story..... Anyway - my 8yo has the most fun with these of all of us. "See, Mom, it's easy!!"

She sets the bar kinda high.

30 Days of Random Pics - Day 25

I knew this was bound to happen sooner or later. I love my Crocs. I bought these probably close to 1- years ago. I remember that is was right around the time they first were being sold. I like them because I can slip in and out of them easily. I don't like slippers because my feet get so hot in them. And these have a good like sole on them which gives my feet plenty of support. I often wear them around the house and have joked about forgetting to change out of them when I have to go someplace "proper" .... like my office. Which is where this picture was taken when I got here this morning and looked down and there they were.


PS - if you want to know why I am doing 30 Days of Random Pics - click here.