FOR TODAY (tonight):

Outside my window… it grows dark early.  The wind tempts fall to come.  Our first tent flaps, as if to wave the boys into its cozy lair.

I am thinking… that is it better for me to stay in front of the computer screen.  There appears to be a commotion upstairs, and I might provided needed calmness by remaining invisible. 

And I am thinking that we successfully finished Day 1 of school.  Whew.  179 more to go this year.  One day at a time.  One learning moment at a time. 

I think I can.  I think I can.  I think I can.

I want a nurse like the Darling children have . . . you know . . . like the dog who takes care of Michael, Wendy, and John.  A dog that actually does something – productive.

I am thankful for…  three-ringed binders that have simplified my life.  A husband who provides organization.  A devoted school room.  Getting out of bed before the children to spend time in the Word.  Weekends filled with boys, friends, and a tiny bit of relaxing. 

From the learning rooms…  Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?  The letter R.  The double plus 1 math rule.  Copy work.  Narration.  Memorization.  Learning that soooooo fits us.  We have found a home for our brains called Classical Education.

From the kitchen…  fresh hummus was made for dinner along with Bhindi from the garden.

I am creating . . . . lesson plans.

I am going . . . . to get milk at the farm. 

I am reading . . .  Money Secrets of the Amish . . . which is SURPRISINGLY good and funny!  Giveaway soon!

. . . my Bible along with my study on Matthew with Simply Sarah and Bold Turquoise. 

Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie . . . plus a few other books. 

I am hoping . . . .to mop my wood floors and hang out with some sweet girls at church tomorrow night.  If not, I shall plan for next week’s school.  Or rest. 

I am hearing… the Engineer read from The Silver Chair as the boys pretend to fall asleep.

Around the house…  dust is accumulating.

One of my favorite things… hearing Naomi’s new sounds . . . watching her pull up successfully for the first time today . . . when my son’s understand how to do something they thought was impossible . . . chatting with the Engineer . . . receiving fun emails.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . school.  Remaining calm and collected . . . in the Word. 

Here is picture for thought I am sharing . . . .

All I need is a fat ribbon.  I made these for our front door.  All ingredients are from the garden.  It’s not profession, but it is hand-made. 

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FOR TODAY

Outside my window… the sun has disappeared and has been replaced with rain clouds.  But luscious color still remains.

I am thinking… that it is ridiculous to get a cold when the weather has been so glorious and I have been outside so much. 

I am also contemplating how many seeds I will need to fill up my garden, where to place the perennials that are exploding in the green house, and what the Engineer has planned for my birthday tomorrow.

I am also reflecting on how I have missed my blog, but I have chosen the better . . . nourishing my family.  Numbers, hits, trackbacks mean nothing in light of gaining more hugs.  Though, I am sad my “numbers” have radically dropped off.

I am thankful for…  friends who babysit, chai, the cute Engineer, surprises, chubby baby legs, working out with Everett’s help, rich smelling dirt, sleeping rooms, staying on top of laundry, and that frankincense doesn’t smell nearly as bad as I thought.

From the learning rooms…  we are enjoying the Old Testament Timeline from Grapevine Studies

and Anatomy and Physiology from Apologia.  The boy’s beg for more school . . . it can be a bit overwhelming.

From the kitchen…  Nothing is presently growing, that I know of.  I did make coconut water kefir though . . . and it turned out pretty good!

I am creating… order.  Room for my children.  Space to be happy.  Healing.

I am going… to go pick up my now-awake Naomi. 

Tonight also is the start of Ruth’ Novice dog class.  Um . . . the class is more for us than her. 

I am reading… my computer screen.

I am hoping… to create a fun weekend for my children and enjoy friends. 

I am hearing… the dishwasher, my sniffing, and a little girl who wants to be picked up.

Around the house…  things are beginning to have a place.

One of my favorite things… dew on grass . . .

A few plans for the rest of the week:  read my Bible, keep up with laundry, live one day at a time – maybe one second at a time, and enjoy my birthday.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing…

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