I go pick Hannah up today. She'll likely study all weekend, since final exams are next week. Then she'll come home for Christmas break.

A couple of days ago, I spent the day feeling down. Couldn't seem to get myself out of it. Yesterday, I was still feeling it, but I decided I wasn't going to let it keep me down. I decided I was going to do whatever I needed to do to make myself feel better. So I did my Bible study. I listened to some good Christmas music pretty much all day. I read my FLYmail. I worked on my routines (it's odd how doing that helps me feel better... I guess it just keeps me from feeling guilty that I haven't done it, or maybe it's because it gets some things done, which helps me feel like I've achieved something, inspite of feeling down). I took a little time to do something I enjoy doing, just because I wanted to do it. I watched a Christmas special with my kids. And I tried to go to bed early last night, but I got sidetracked (working on Christmas lights for the tree). So I didn't make it to bed as early as I had wanted, but it was still earlier than what I've been going to bed most nights for the last several months. Oh, and eating about every 3 hours helps too. And I did feel better.

And I feel better today too. And I'm going to try to do the same today, in theory... meaning I'm going to try to do the things that I know will help me feel better, whether I feel like doing them or not. At least as best I can, with the errands I need to run today.

I've already done my Bible study, read some of my FLYmail, and had some breakfast. Started on my routines (I start on them as soon as I get up in the mornings). I have to go pick Hannah up today, and I need to pick up a few things at the store.

I need to start taking the kids to the park again. The sunshine, fresh air, and exercise were helping me feel better. and I suspect helping the kids feel better as well.

Well, time to get back to work. I still have lots to do to get ready for Christmas.