Looking out my back porch... it's a gloomy, cloudy day.
I am thinking... I feel rushed and disorganized. There's so much I need to get done this week; and I'm not sure there will be enough time. Can I cut something???
I am thankful for... somewhat easy repairs on the van. Earlier this week it started bouncing up and down ... the back shocks were shot. It's a horrible way to drive when you're 8 months pregnant! I hope the air conditioner will be fixed as well. The van has been threatening to quit due to overheating because I've had the air conditioner running while driving in town. Anyway, I'll be thankful for the cool and smooth ride that's coming my way.
From the sewing/craft room… Regan sent me a package of beautiful lace; it arrived on Saturday. Haven't had much time to sew & craft lately, though.
From the school room... the schedule needed to be adjusted a bit for Dash &; Angelina's writing/composition. I think it'll go better this week and hopefully with less confusion for all.
From the kitchen... the pears NEED to be canned this week (probably Tuesday or Wednesday).
I am reading... Chapter 1 of "Simplifying Your Domestic Church: A Spiritual Journal to Help Declutter, Organize, and Systemize the Home" by Abby Sasscer. CCM (Confraternity of Christian Mothers) is going through this book - one chapter per monthly meeting. I don't attend meetings, but can participate in the online chat group.
I am hoping... to find just a few minutes of quiet today; the laundry room is usually a good place.
I am hearing... the normal sounds of four kids in a school room. Louder than I'd like, but normal.
State of the house… did I do laundry last week?? I cannot remember, so I must not have done much. I'm a litte scared to go into the laundry room today.
A successful moment… Graham's potty training is going very well. He made it through the weekend without accidents!
A few plans for the rest of the week…
1. Canning pears & making a struesel pear pie
2. Catching up on laundry
3. The kids are having pictures on Tuesday evening. I am finally having Angelina's First Communion/Confirmaton photos done. My mom made her dress, so it's extra-special. As for the boys, I haven't had pics taken since May 2008 - it's overdue.
A look at my day, in pictures...
Graham went to the Zoo yesterday with Grandma Golden Acres. So, today, I asked him to go through the animal flashcards. He had fun laying them all out and was able to put away quite a few by himself.
I need to get photos taken of my preschooler and the twins ... It gets harder to do this with the more kids you have. At least the two older ones will have pics taken in school! I hope you have a blessed week, and that all your tasks get accomplished.
ReplyDeleteStill canning??? Not me. I am throwing as much stuff now that I can into the freezer. Oh I am so done with the garden work!!!
ReplyDeleteMy tomatoes are just starting to ripen, as of this week. So, no, I'm not done canning yet, Christine!! Although with the tomatoes I hope to freeze more than can. It's just easier. After the pears and maybe another batch of jam/jelly I should be done with the heavy canner.
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