Queenies Little Kingdom

I've read the controversial reviews and blog fodder.  I've also read part of the first book.  It wasn't that I didn't like it, I just didn't have "fluff" reading time.  So, I put it down and waited like a vulture for the movie to hit the big screen.  I was able to see it this week during my spring break!

The movie?  Was, wow!

I really liked it.  I love the actress who plays Katniss and the other casting was amazing!  Each one fit just perfectly in the role they played.  The story…incredible! I know many are fussing about the idea of teenagers killing other teens.  But it you really understand the story, it's not because they want to do that.  They have no choice.  The government forces this yearly ritual upon them and the horror of it all is just a game to them.  One repeated concern is the violence of the story.  Which I can't speak to since I only read the first half of The Hunger Games.  But the movie was done very tastefully and it was no more violent than the tv show CSI.

The Hunger Games is clearly not geared for young kids.  So, if you're wondering if you should take your 8 year old…don't.  Unless of course you have read them together and have an ongoing dialogue about the story.  Which, in that case gives you an upperhand on what is exactly the premise of the trilogy.  

Oppression.  Power.  Greed.  Hunger for survival.  All this and more.  If you haven't read the books, please don't discount them as something you wouldn't enjoy.  While I'm not a big fantasy fiction type myself…I did like reading the story and I loved the movie.  I can't wait to see the next one.   Really, I can't! 

It's back to school for Gates and Me!  We now begin our END OF SCHOOL countdown.  The end is literally weeks away and no one, is happier than the two of us lazy bums!

35 DAYS TO GO!

I’m always going to be the first to admit my weaknesses and my need for a savior. I’m small, insignificant and a tiny piece of this world’s magnificence. But, not to God. To Him, I am amazing and so are you. When I stop and ponder that… it takes my breath away.

Much like this song does.

My actions, words & oftentimes behaviors are fleshly. I make huge mistakes but God accepts and forgives my failings and raises my faith even higher because of it. I’m surely a poster-child for Jesus’ love and acceptance.

Without Him…..I’m not much at all.

Halleluia, I don’t have to worry. He’s right here with me. I could get all bummed out that it’s the end of my spring break. Instead, I’m going to celebrate that I actually had a break and go back with a great attitude. I want to finish out the year on top of my game. Why not praise Him for every little blessing?

May your Friday be one that you can sing Halleluia too.

After a late night run to Indy to rescue a college aged son from a "towing"….I decided my punishment just wasn't rough enough,  I'm shopping today with my 2 teen daughter's and one of their friends.

I've only had a little bit of sleep….so somewhere along the way feathers may get ruffled.  Pray for me…

Here's a little funny for today.  If you've never heard of Jeanne Robertson, you must watch.  She has lived a riot of a life and has a way with words.  You can't help but crack up.  She reminds me… Life is fun, enjoy it!  Even the hairy rough parts!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsuSRinUnIg&feature=autoplay&list=UUPNgsjSVXIFEK0i9rN6zFNw&lf=plpp_video&playnext=1

Oh mama's.  Can you relate?

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I bet you're wondering how much painting I've gotten done, aren't you?  Oh the painting.  It somehow got pushed aside thanks to some mystery plumbing problems.  We love the drama around here, y'all!  It's just how we function best.  School is out, have I mentioned that?  Even plumbing issues can't steal my joy!

It seems that our garage has been filling up with water everytime I do a load of laundry.  Probably a blockage somewhere in the line.  On Sunday, hubby pulled out the shovel and started digging.  I won't bore you to death with the mundane details of my plugged pipes…but I'll let you know that late last night, in the cold dark Indiana blackness he and our strappin' son finally hit something (ROOTS–dang these trees!!) and the floodgates opened.  Gavin was down in the manhole when all heck broke loose and according to hubby it was fast & furious.

All is well.  I've washed laundry and everything seems to be ok.  Let's hope this is all we have to do at this point.  The last root problem cost us a house remodel to our entire downstairs.  Not wanting to remodel….JUST REPAINT!!

While taking on the plumbing mess….the garage was driving my true love crazy and he decided to start reorganizing and putting stuff away!  Yes, he's a keeper!  But he's also ADHD and he got in over his head and had to quit (it was really late).  So the crazy boxes and junk are stretched out all over the garage.  Which really bugs everyone (why, I don't know…it's our garage.  We can shut the door and ignore it).  That job is the next TO DO on the list.  After he works all day.  🙁

I'm not fretting.  School is out and I'm running wild with no schedule.  Painting can wait…  Besides, I'm doing important stuff like watching videos and playing online.

Like THIS!!

So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.  Psalm 90:12

The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.  Proverbs 16:9