24th January, 2008
If Wishes Were Horses…
Rain tagged me to write five wishes for things I want, but don’t need and five wishes of a spiritual nature. I think I can do this one properly, but we shall see.
The first thing that comes into my mind about wishes is a Mother Goose poem:
If wishes were horses, beggars would ride. If turnips were watches, I would wear one by my side. And if ‘ifs’ and ‘ands’ were pots and pans, there’d be no work for tinkers!
My second inclination is to crack open Webster’s 1828 Dictionary to discover the etymology of the word wish. Thirdly, what does the Bible concordance say? I know, this is supposed to be just for fun, but I’m a nerd. This is fun for me. However, I refrain from my usual research, so I can complete this task before “the clock strikes one.” Hickory Dickory Dock.
For more glimpses into my homeschool-mother mind, here is my wish list:
- Mac laptop
- Alaskan cruise
- Garage converted into a pottery studio
- New stain-proof, hole-proof furniture
- The clever, little hen from another Mother Goose rhyme (You’ll want this hen, too.)
My spiritual wishes are scratched in my journal on a page entitled, “Words for Now.”
- Discipline- Control my appetites
- Consistency- Holiness
- Focus- On the heart
- Effort- “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
- Action- “Do not become weary in well doing.” Galatians 6:9
So I will not be alone like little Joan, I am tagging some neighbors to join the jumping.
- Mandi just returned to blogging after moving into a
shoetravel trailer. - Crunchy Mama tagged me last year. She is better about playing than I am.
- Homestead Mama is traveling around Mexico, but maybe she will have time to dream.
- Miiko might like to try 24 Blackbird Pie next, since Shepherd’s Pie made her laugh.
- Life on the Planet has an informal survey for homeschoolers. I confess. I’m nuts. If you don’t believe me, just read this post.
Posted at 7:07 am | Comments (8)
On January 24, 2008 at 11:23 am Melissa said:
January 24, 2008 at 11:23 am
They are most excellent lists! The fact that you got out your 1828 first kinda makes me sick! But only because I want to think like that, and sadly it doesn’t always come to mind. You’re a really good influence though!! :)
Blessings,
Melissa
On January 24, 2008 at 12:11 pm Renae said:
January 24, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Melissa,
I didn’t, actually, get out the dictionary first. It’s just how my mind works when I sit down to write a post. It really slows me down with this meme thing though. :)
On January 24, 2008 at 10:48 pm Miiko said:
January 24, 2008 at 10:48 pm
You do have an keen BPA mindset. Pretty cool, you know. Okay, I just completed my lists. That was fun. Good night! Miiko
On January 25, 2008 at 9:51 am Emily SHS said:
January 25, 2008 at 9:51 am
Your children are so blessed to have you as a teacher!
On January 25, 2008 at 10:35 pm Renae said:
January 25, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Miiko,
Thanks for playing. I wasn’t sure if you liked memes or not. The tagging part always slows me down, too. I try to analyze who I’ve linked to before, who might like to be tagged, etc. Finally, I just have to leave it and wait for the next time. :)
Emily,
Well, I know that my children are blessed to be in a loving family, but it is easy to look good on the internet. I don’t write about all of our struggles or what we actually accomplish in a day. Thank you for the encouragement though. Your comments always make me smile.
On February 6, 2008 at 4:26 pm » Wishful Thinking Eclectic Muddlehood said:
February 6, 2008 at 4:26 pm
[...] over at Life Nuturing Education wishes I would finally get around to this meme she tagged me with over two weeks ago, so her wish [...]
On February 10, 2008 at 4:40 pm Lisa @ Me & My House said:
February 10, 2008 at 4:40 pm
You go girl!! Get that Mac laptop. I’ love them so much I’m on my third (first new one).
As you can tell, I’ve not have time to make blog rounds for a while and I’m just catching up. :-)
On February 10, 2008 at 6:33 pm Renae said:
February 10, 2008 at 6:33 pm
Lisa,
I’m honored that you came for a visit. Thank you for your kind words.
Also, thanks for thinking of me for the meme. I just did this one, so I may wait a bit before I pull out my book. I would like to finish my math series first. It’s taken me longer than I intended to write it and getting sick didn’t help.