A Really Good Friday

Today I picked up the girls from their preschool since I had taken a comp day and was at home. I wasn't prepared for the delight that the conversation would be on the ride home. Aggie decided she would "read" a note written by Munchkin's teacher. She preceded to describe how good the Munch had been today and that she tee-tee'ed on the potty. I said, "Wow! That's great!" to which Aggie replied, "Yeah, she tee-tee'ed on the potty for three minutes." Something only a dad could appreciate. I wish I had a better memory so I could recall all the things they said. It's really been a night-and-day difference that we've seen since moving them to this new preschool, something we're especially thankful for right now.

I'm in talks again with my seminary about getting started with my studies again. I tried in November and things fell through with the prof. So now I'm working to study with a different prof. I'm really excited about getting back into things since I've been out of the study routine for a while now. I'm still trying to juggle work. Work means progress to me. It's money and money goes to debt and relief from debt offers the hope of freedom. Studying, although something I enjoy more, doesn't offer the same hope. Maybe the whole "debt free" thing is a bit of an idol.

There's a good, brief article on consumerism and contentment here. I've expressed similar sentiments here, here, and here.

Tonight I took the kids to enjoy a little slice of heaven since Mom was out of town. Yep, we ate at the Waffle House!