Tuesday optimism.

Last night my hubby put together our new elliptical, which I have named Ovejita (oh-vay-hee-ta!). You're acquainted with the elliptical's namesake, right? Ovejita is Murray's little sheep friend on Sesame Street. Ovejita is fun to say and sometimes I feel like a round, fluffy sheep so the name seemed appropriate. I suppose if all goes well with the elliptical, I'll have to change its name to something like.... Lithe, Amazingly Fit Warrior Mom!



In a less shallow vein, today's goals involve less TV (for the kids) and some Bible studying (for me). It's freezing outside and even when I bundle them up I feel odd about taking them to the park. But these kids need exercise. Not because they're Ojevitas too, but because they'll eventually declare anarchy and start snowboarding down the long flight of stairs to our guest room if I don't provide some form of physical activity for them.

My Wednesday night Bible class at church is working through Beth Moore's Patriarchs study. It centers around Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, my favorite men in the Old Testament. Their stories are so compelling, real, gritty, and inspiring. More than anything, though, I've just been craving my Bible. When that inclination starts simmering, I jump on it. More Him, less me.

Have a great Tuesday, everyone!