By Ginny (MAD21)
With the insanity that usually takes over our family's week, like most people, it helps to know that not only is the weekend coming, but Friday.
Several years ago, I created "Fun Fridays" at our house. Honestly it was mostly to prevent the constant demand for watching television and movies. I thought it would give the girls something fun to look forward to each week, and gave me an out whenever they wanted to turn on the television. Aside from rainy days (when we also build tents in the living room), it's pretty much the only time we watch movies.
What started out as a necessity for the most part, has turned into a day our family really looks forward to being together. And while we still usually watch at least one movie, we also use that time to play games and just be together (pizza anyone?). I also usually put something special in their lunches, and occasionally surprise the girls with a trip to the playground or a visit by someone special.
I thank God every week not only for the reprieve in our schedule, but also for the joy in the anticipation for the time we have together. I love hearing my girls discuss the long list of things they want to do (usually way too long!). Our Fun Fridays are definitely one of God's fingerprints.
Fellow blogger Beki at The Rusted Chain has a really great weekly post she does every Friday called "Fingerprint Friday." We are to look around and see where we can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Anywhere? Go find out where Beki saw God this week, and be sure to check out the other bloggers who linked their stories as well.