Looking out my back porch... rain again throughout the weekend stalled the harvest again. Will the yard ever dry out???
I am thinking... wow! To where did the month of October fly? It's been such a jam-packed (at least on the weekends) month with crazy weather, that I've hardly realized we are already at the last week. Once November hits, it's hard not to think about snow and colder temps. I do like snow, though, compared to the black/brown colors that surround me right now.
I am thankful for... health. We've had aches, sniffles and coughs, but nothing extra vitamins and rest haven't been able to cure. And, this baby is definitely closer to being born!
From the sewing/craft room… maybe this category should be retired until after baby's birth (and a few more months!)...
From the school room... just plugging away at the routine. Trying to get as much done as possible in the last few weeks before baby arrives. I do believe this is the semester/year to work on obedience in a more profound way, especially for one of my children. Last week I heard actor Jim Caviezel being interviewed ... I didn't catch the question, but his response was that 'we are in a time of great disobedience'. Yes, I agree, on more than one level.
We have a slight competition going on between the two oldest in spelling. Angelina studied a bit more on her 'personal spelling list' (words collected from their writing) and is ahead of Dash in Phonetic Zoo. Dash is motivated and has actually been studying his word lists. Sure would be nice to incorporate that kind of study into a few other subjects!
From the kitchen... I've been planning out my meals and trying to double batches to stock up on freezer meals and treats. Over the weekend, I made a double batch of Italian Sausage Soup (available in this e-book). Angelina and I also made our first batch of Holiday Goodies.
I am reading... well, I cannot claim I'm reading more than our daily newspapers and schoolwork directions for the kids right now!!
I am hoping... for an uneventful and quick trip to the hospital when labor starts and that we reach the hospital in time (we are 100 miles out and this is my 5th delivery).
I am hearing... it's pretty quiet, except for sounds of dishes in the kitchen. Do I dare think that morning chores are being completed without my reminding/nagging/reminding??
State of the house… don't look too closely at the edges and corners.
A successful moment… I made it through the week. That's an accomplishment in itself.
A few plans for the rest of the week…
Monday: Angelina's dance class tonight
Tuesday-Thursday: Absolutely no set-in-stone plans for these days. That means I might have the energy to do a craft!! I have a few marked/starred at this blog.
Friday/Saturday/Sunday:
I have Dr. appt. scheduled for Friday afternoon; I hope it's my last.
Saturday night, All Hallow's Eve, the Cathedral and our homeschool group usually co-sponsor an All Saint's Party. This year, out of prudence due to the circulation of illnesses, we've scaled back the plans significantly. Families will be encouraged to attend Mass with the kids dressed as saints ... and there is the possibility of candy bags afterwards. Our kids would still love to attend (we haven't missed a year, yet) to see all their friends .... we'll see. If we can't make it to Fargo, I hope we'll be able to go to reconciliation and Mass at the local country church on this evening.
Sunday is the annual Buffalo Supper fundraiser at Holy Rosary, the local 'country' church we attend. Besides the meal, a silent auction on donated baskets is held to fund the religious ed program. That's about all I know because we haven't been involved before now.
A look at my day, in pictures...
Graham is playing with a very OLD set of fraction manipulatives that were originally sold by Discovery Toys. I guess my brothers and I used to play with them (although I really don't remember). Now, all things sold by Discovery Toys are well branded! Graham has a lot of fun with this fraction set. He mainly likes to match colors and doesn't experiement with adding different fractions to see what makes a whole circle. I don't care .... it entertains and that's its best feature!
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