Day 3

Yeah, we are over half way through and the end feels so close and exciting. Today was the first time I heard any complaints about the boredem of rice, but it was only once and the kids still ate it all well. They still feel compelled to finish the challenge to the end.

I haven't mentioned that on Friday when we finish supper will be normal food and the kids will have their first sleepover at grandma's house. So they feel the reward at the end to be very worthwhile and exciting. Jim and I will be attending the Weekend to Remember in Appleton and spending our first nights away from the kids. I guess you could say we are all very excited for an end that is near.

This morning I made baked oatmeal, which was delicious. Oatmeal is not a favorite of mine, so I have been doing my best to eat it every morning. But this was awesome, almost like an oatmeal cookie. I will probably make this again after the challenge and add fruit with it.

The rest of the day we had rice and pinto bean bread that I toasted and put cinamon and sugar on top. That was pretty good and satisfied some of the sweet craving I am having. The kids enjoyed it as well.

Tonight's adult devotional was about what motivates us to serve. It should be God's love. But do you ever find yourself serving because the payoff will be good (a matching gift during a fundraiser) or for the emotional high you get from it? I am guilty of this, but I also found that there are times I am truly showing love. I am reminded of Moms Inc where I am a small group leader and craft organizer. When I first started attending this group I received so much blessing and encouragement. I can truly see it helping young moms. Now that I am serving my personal benefits aren't the same, but I want to be there and help other mothers, to show them love and encouragement.