Monday DayLook - November 2

For Today: November 2, 2009

Looking out my back porch... dryer, but not dry enough.  More progress on the detached garage. 

I am thinking... I could really use a break from homeschooling!

I am thankful for... the coming break from homeschooling!

From the sewing/craft room… seriously, I think my craft and sewing impulses have completely been washed away with all the fall rains we've received. 

I did order two cuts of Christmas tapestry fabric from Ebay.  I've made all of our Christmas stockings from tapestry (used on Dec. 6th for St. Nicholas' feast day), so I'd like to get one made for baby.  Christmas tapestry is NOT easy to find anymore; I'm not sure why.

From the school room... we just keep at it.  I make sure to correct all assignments on the day they're given.  I am looking forward to a small break.  I'm rescheduling a few subjects until after Thanksgiving; I don't want the kids to get caught in the middle of a week-long assignment and have delays in correction.

From the kitchen... my family is thankful that I'm still cooking for them, even if it is a sandwich with chips and veggies/fruit on the side, most of the time. 

I did create a double batch (5 lbs.) of buttery cashew brittle.  One pan got a little thick, but the flavor was still wonderful!  I'll freeze the candy until Thanksgiving/Christmas and may even use a bit for gifts.  Over the weekend, Angelina helped me bake a double batch of pecan rolls (hadn't planned on them, but found the recipe and remembered how quick, easy and tasty they turned out last year ... couldn't resist) and a double batch of Red Current Jelly Thumbprint cookes for the freezer.

Also made a pan of Creme de Menthe Brownies for the country church's annual fundraiser (held on Sunday).

I am reading... finished up reading 'genesis' - a book on educating given to me by my priest.  The last few chapters talked about discipline and how to motivate kids in accomplishing certain virtues.  I've earmarked those for later.  Otherwise, do schoolwork directions and math problems for my 6yo count??

I am hoping... that this baby comes before November 10 (my next scheduled appt., at which I would have do delve into the induction talk with my Dr. a little further).

I am hearing... not much, it's amazingly quiet.

State of the house… not as clean as I'd like, but it's passable. 

Some successful moments… a few more Christmas goodies and meals in the freezer, another week of homeschooling completed, and our prayer schedule continues to work fairly well.

A few plans for the rest of the week…

Monday: Dance lessons for Angelina.

Tuesday-Sunday: I'm trying not to make plans because I don't want to be stressed about deadlines or have to worry about calling because we aren't able to attend an event.

A look at my day, in pictures...

My sole set of Fall decorations!  Just didn't feel like lugging out the boxes this year.

The reason I most likely will not loose the baby weight very quickly!

A reminder of my brother's wedding in October ... the table centerpieces were beautiful, and I was able to bring one home to enjoy.