Simple Woman’s Daybook 3/10/2011

FOR TODAY
Outside my window sunshine on snow & the footprints of the cats who live under our deck.

I am thinking that Spring cannot come soon enough.

I am thankful for changing seasons, how boring would it all be if it was always the same.

From the learning rooms: the “th” sound and skip counting.

From the kitchen: the sounds of cleaning by Kyla and thawing porkloin for dinner.

I am wearing my pajamas and robe still.

I am creating granny squares.

I am going to stay home with my kids today, unless an opportunity to go to the fabric store arrives.

I am reading Bleak House by Charles Dickens, Coffee Shop Conversations (I can’t remember the authors’ names)

I am hoping my husband gets a good job offer soon.

I am hearing the little girls playing in the other room.

Around the house tests are being written (Steve), schoolwork is being done (Brendan), the kitchen is being cleaned (Kyla) & little girls are playing.

One of my favorite things is having my husband near.

A few plans for the rest of the week: we are going to the youth group’s Mystery Dinner fundraiser.

Here is picture for thought I am sharingTara’s 4th birthday was Tuesday!  She is such a joy!

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This and That

I have been quiet for long enough.  There are several reasons for this.  One is I really don’t know if I should bother, there are so many really good blogs to read and the authors are amazing with insight that blows my mind (but encourages me tremendously). The other is I keep waiting for something really exciting to share.  I think I will just do an update and try harder to do this more often.

The biggest thing in our life is the fact that Steve was laid off in October.  I think I did mention that in my last post, but it is now March and no job offers yet.  There are 2 big possibilities, but nothing yet.  Hopefully, both companies will call next week with something to report.  We are thankful that we have not suffered financially.  God has been very good to us.  Our freezers are packed and we are able to share with our friends. 

You may have noticed that I am pregnant.  I just added the ticker, so you can see how things are progressing.  I am 25 and 1/2 weeks along with a sweet baby girl (I am sure she is sweet).  There have been many kicks and tumblings in my tummy, and I am very excited!  Caitlyn (2.5) has been adorable, kissing and hugging my tummy and telling me the baby is kicking her.  The other girls are pretty excited too.  Brendan…eh…I’m sure her tiny face will be more than he can resist.

Speaking of Brendan, you may remember this post from last May.  So much has changed!  My boy is BORN AGAIN!  Oh how I rejoice when I remember and type those words!  He spent some time in the juvenile court system last Summer and we got him in to a good doctor who prescribed a medication for his ADHD/ODD diagnosis (I have resisted meds for a long time, but after a couple years at his dad’s, so much of our work with Brendan was too far undone).  Brendan is a different boy young man.  He has been playing bass and attending YoungLife, youth group and bible studies.  We have been homeschooling him this year and he is doing really well.  Now he wants to start DRIVING.

Well, I think I will close for now, just pray for us.  We are facing a possible/probable move and a baby in the next few months and can easily become overwhelmed and discouraged.  Does anyone need a very experienced aerospace engineer/structural analyst?