Welcome to my weekly Slow Day post, inspired by Monica from The Homespun Heart. My Word for 2018 is Slow and, in the spirit of that word, I’m taking one day each week (Wednesday) off — I’ll be unplugged and offline and plan to move at a slower pace, take time to do things that refresh me, and just really focus on being present and savoring the moment.
Each week, I’ll be sharing a photographic peek into my Slow Day. Enjoy a little peek into our lives!
We tried something new this morning. I skipped working out and instead took my shower and got ready for the day before we left for school and then I went to Morning Assembly with Silas and Kaitlynn. It was so fun to get to see a peek into what they’ve been learning. I’m hoping to make this a weekly thing — it’s totally worth skipping my workout for!
I’m excited to be serving as a co-leader in our church’s Discipleship Group again this year. Last year, I was really hesitant about helping lead, but I did it (with some strong encouragement from Jesse and our church’s Women’s Ministry Leader), because I felt like it was something I was being called to do — even though it scared me.
It ended up being a powerfully life-changing experience PLUS I developed a really close friendship with two of the women in my group (Jamie & Lauren) — a big answer to many prayers I’ve prayed for really close local friends! That was completely unexpected and such an extra special gift… we have made so many special memories as girlfriends and couples and families this past year — and we are planning all sorts of fun adventures for the future (I’ll be blogging some of them, I’m sure! Stay tuned!)
We had a Leader’s meeting on Wednesday and Discipleship Group officially kicks off with a Tuesday Dessert Night this week. I’m excited to see what God is going to do this year as I step out in faith and help lead a new group!
After the Leader’s Meeting, I headed to Nashville to meet up with Leigh Kramer who was in town. (I actually got there early — something I’ve been working on making a thing in my life! And I had some time to read a little bit from one of my current reads, Sacred Rest.)
Leigh always knows the best places to go eat! She picked Edley’s Bar-B-Que and it was amazing! I want to take Jesse back there!
I didn’t get home until close to when the kids got home from school, so I made a quick dinner of Barbecue Chicken (the easiest recipe on the planet!) and then we reviewed homework, hung out, and talked about their day.
(I told you this recipe was easy – it’s literally just a bottle of barbecue sauce and chicken — both that I got on a great sale in the last month!) We served it with leftover mac and cheese and roasted veggies. The perfect kind of comfort food!
I spent the rest of the evening hanging out with the kids — talking and watching YouTube videos. And then we all went to bed early!
Monica says
I just finished Sacred Rest also! Isn’t it good?! I love the connection of spiritual rest, mental rest and physical rest.
Crystal Paine says
YES! It was SO good!
Aimee says
Thank you for sharing these peeks into your life! Parents are welcome to attend any chapel at our kids’ school but they do a special chapel for Easter and Christmas and it’s always a blessing.
On a decidedly less spiritual note – ha! – would you mind sharing where you bought those beautiful chairs?
Crystal Paine says
All of our living room furniture came from a local furniture store. They picked it out for us based upon what I told them that my tastes were! 🙂
Julie says
We had a stop in Nashville on our summer vacation and ate at Edley’s as well…we all thought it was DELICIOUS! Definitely a family favorite on our trip 🙂
Crystal Paine says
I’m glad you got to enjoy it, too! I can’t wait to take Jesse there!
Claudia says
What temp and for how long did you cook the chicken for? Was it frozen or thawed out?
Aimee says
Yes, I’d love to know this as well please!
Denise says
Growing up in a suburb of Kansas City I still can’t being myself to eat BBQ anywhere else. I’m a total BBQ snob and only eat Jack Stack.
Crystal Paine says
Kansas City does have SUCH good barbecue!!
Chris says
For shorter lines and, in my opinion, even better bbq in Nashville try Martin’s. Hope you enjoy it!
Crystal Paine says
Thanks so much for the recommendation!