May Goals Update

Goals Update-- I love this time each month :)
Many of you remember last month I told you about my 30 Day- 30 Day Shred... some of you have even joined me :)
I am happy to report that things are going good.  I now have 4 days left in the challenge. 
How do I feel you might ask? - I feel great that I have almost completed the task.  I feel old!!  My knees are KILLING me!  I feel bored... BUT the end is in sight.  I will make it. 
Hooray for almost being finished with Health goal and challenge for May!  I am deciding on a goal for June... but I can tell you it will not be another 30 consecutive days of the same DVD :)

Reading Goals (one fiction/one non-fiction each month)
This month, I had the extreme pleasure of reading The Practice of the Presence of God
Everyday at 9:30, P and I have reading time.  He will hold one of his books and I will read to him.  I read this book out loud to him.  We both enjoyed it. 
One quote that spoke to my heart
"I am in the hands of God, He will do with me as He pleases.  If I do not serve Him here, I will serve Him elsewhere."
How fitting for this time of transition between China and America.

Fiction-
Two recommendations-

I adore Robin Jones Gunn.  I have been reading her books since I was 14 years old.  I feel like most of the characters are my childhood best friends. 
She just released the last book in the Katie Weldon Series (again I have known Katie since she was 14) I LOVE how Katie's life has transformed. 
You may think this sounds crazy to "know" these fictional characters... but give her books a try... you will feel like you know the too :)

I LOVE a good Suspense, Mystery book. 
One of my friends recommended Vince Flynn and I choose his book Transfer of PowerLoved it!! 
I have a funny story to accompany this book.  Every other Tuesday, my friend Caroline and I go to get Pedicures.  Wes keeps Parker and it is my moment to get out :) I will post more about this later.
Anyways, generally I give Caroline an update of whatever book I am reading.  As we left the house on Tuesday, I calmly stated "well the terrorist are still in control of the White House" (as it is the premise of the book)  Caroline just about stopped in her tracks- "What? I hadn't heard this."
Well perhaps I should have prefaced by "in my book..." :)
haha... we both got a good laugh.

I am on the hunt for good books for June.  It is getting harder and harder for me to read.  I used to read while feeding P... but as happens with life... this season is changing. 

Lastly Some Goals for June

Finish Strong and Start Well
We have almost finished our commitment of 2 years in China.  We have 16 days left in Hengyang.  It has been on my heart to "finish strong"
I want to leave and love well and have lots of fun with these girls!

I am still working up a Health Goal and Bible Reading Goal... Stayed Tuned

P turned 9 months. 
He is on the move!!  He LOVES to stand, smile, give Mommy kisses, play hide and seek in his walker, read books with Mom, blow raspberries with Dad and eat... lots of eating. 
He does not like to sleep, sit still, or cuddle.

 

I'm not sure what he was wanting to say to all of you... but love this "I mean business" face :)
Here's to June!