Information for this writing contest sat in my inbox for weeks before I finally acted on it–last night. The National Center for Biblical Parenting is looking for mothers and fathers to relate a “heart moment” they had with their child. Deadline is October 31st. I entered a funny story about Joshua–and it relates to the ACFW conference. If I don’t win, I’ll post it here. 😉
More details are at Heart Moment Writing Contest. Top prize is a $20 gift certificate to your favorite ice cream shop! So show me up, then send me a taste of your waffle cone.
On that chilly note–Kevin and I were in bed last night. Well, just to be clear, I was laying on top of the covers and he was cozy underneath. We prayed together, an almost nightly ritual that’s been hard fought for us to truly establish. But he apparently wasn’t as cozy as he looked as both realized at the same time that the weather had changed enough for us to put a quilt back on the bed.
He popped right out, we whipped the comforter off, and added the heavy, multicolored quilt his late Grandma Alice had made us for Christmas one year. It was delicious to slip into bed around 1 in the morning and not have to wait ten minutes for my bony hands to warm up. The quilt’s weight pushed my body into the mattress and I slept like a baby. Okay, more like a toddler who missed her nap and spent all day running around pretending she was a monkey.
So here’s my question: what is your favorite thing to take out of storage when the weather changes? I know most of you are in my part of the world, but for my wonderful Australian readers, think Spring!
Photo courtesy of jslander
Hmm. I guess that’d have to be my sweaters, which I have to resist wearing year round (not really but somewhat!) I’d love to have a nice quilt like you described. Sounds lovely!
Fun question, Christina. I must admit that I don’t love the fall. I admire the bright red and orange leaves, but then I have to rake them up. Mostly, it just rains too bloomin’ much in Oregon for me to love fall. I love summer and winter. If I could have an Indian Summer all the way to December, I would be ecstatic! So, my favorite thing to bring out when the weather turns are the Christmas Decorations. I love Christmas!!!!
Tammy
PS I do like my 3/4 length bright fuchsia wool coat though.
I love putting my spring/summer decor in a box to hibernate all winter, and freeing the fall decorations that have been relegated to the back of the closet since last December. I love change, so I’m always ready when the next season comes along. A warm blankie ain’t bad either, but when a hot flash hits, all blankets become warm!
Love, Mom
Sorry, babe, but this is one contest I can’t win. Enjoy your ice cream!! : )
Oh, and two words for ya: electric blanket. (Or, knife and flint. Never mind.)
My electric blanket! My room freezes in the winter, I woke up one morning last fall and could see my breath. So my mom bought me an electric blanket. I love that thing!!!!!!
And then Christmas decorations. I love Christmas more than I love my electric blanket.
I have a wonderful purple sweater with white fur on the color and sleeves. It’s very *White Christmas* only purple. Ultra soft, very warm and lots of fun to wear.