I have no idea what is outside my window tonight.
The blinds have been pulled down for the evening. All the lights are turned down low. The
Children are all snuggled up in their beds.
Even the cats are all cozying up in their favorite warm spots; It is
their normal routine to take a cat nap just before they go prowling through the
house in the dark. I am laying in bed listening to
all those sounds that tend to make themselves known only when Beloved is not at
home in the evenings! Now that I am
focused on it, the night time sounds are different tonight. I hear a rumble but
it isn't the normal sound of military guns going off. We probably have storms coming our way. So, I
must stop for a moment in my typing to look at the weather. And, of course, the weather shows more green
cells with a good bit of yellow and red in them.
More rain!
Our days have been filled with a good bit of rain as well. We have been dodging the weather all summer. Our bike rides and our time at the pool has been planned totally around the rain. It hasn't been unpleasant at all though. It has helped us to just spend most days keeping a light schedule with a little routine -- chores and a few projects mostly.
More rain!
Our days have been filled with a good bit of rain as well. We have been dodging the weather all summer. Our bike rides and our time at the pool has been planned totally around the rain. It hasn't been unpleasant at all though. It has helped us to just spend most days keeping a light schedule with a little routine -- chores and a few projects mostly.
Our learning room
has been quiet lately. Except for
devotions and our read aloud, we took several weeks off so we could enjoy a little summer break. I
am still coasting through July as well. I
had never really taken a summer break
but I had to make some decisions on which direction to go with a few of my
little students! The time off has given
me the opportunity to organize and plan. It was really enjoyable. I spent time researching
and ordering curriculum! (Love!) Handing the Principal the receipts! (Awesome!)
Tearing through the boxes when they arrived. (Nothing like it!) And, then.... (Crashing!) Lesson planning always brings me d-o-w-n off my high every time!
However, now that the Little One's portfolios are completed and their reading
list is all set up to be highlighted as
we read through the books, we will push it back into gear soon!
All though there really isn't any desire to put it into drive
quite yet. We have been perfectly happy
just doing some summer reading. The
Little Lady and I have been reading C.S. Lewis's books. We just finished reading all 7 books of the Chronicles of Narnia! It was such an enjoyable snuggle time
especially since we have been reading them on the recliner during nap time and
through those afternoon thundershowers. To
say that we have a C.S.Lewis fan in the house would be an understatement! I do
believe the characters will stick with her for a very long time. She was always commenting on the fact that
Lewis came up with the most fascinating names!
I agree. And, I assured her if we
ever get a rat (um, never! But, if...) we would name it Reepicheep! We are now taking a different turn, what is on the night
stand now is the "The
Railway Children."
Although it has been a light schedule, some of it has been strategically
done simply because the Children and I have been hanging out together while Beloved
has been gone this month. His
crew has inspections going on all over the place. (Germany, Washington, Kentucky, etc.) We were going to go with him! But, when Beloved and I sat down and crushed
numbers on this July's monthly budget, we discovered for the same price I could
travel; we could instead take that
amount of money and pay off our ONLY loan -- the camper! Beloved left it up to me as to what I wanted
to do. He never tried to influence my decision
because he wanted us to go with him too. I am
sure he knew what I would do in the end anyway! But, oh, it was a hard decision!
I do love traveling and seeing all my
friends all over the States! So, to
remain focus, I have been pondering the goals we will be setting up for the rest
of this year. It hasn't been easy
though! This last week, I have had to listen to Financial Sermons to give me an extra push while I wait for
Beloved to come home. And, the 31st when the camper will be paid off just isn't
coming fast enough either! To say I am hoping
to have this trip that I sacrificed this summer a distant memory very quickly
would be an understatement! I keep
saying, "Debt Free!" And
reminding myself what it was like before, since this is our second time being totally
debt free in our marriage. I am so looking
forward to "living like no one else" again!
Now, Don't think I still won't be thinking Thrifty! Right now, I am in the middle of a huge fall
consignment project! And, just this past weekend, the Children and I dragged my
sister to a few garage sales when she came to visit. The girl hadn't been to a
garage sale since the last time I dragged her to one several years ago! Imagine
that! I go practically every Saturday after my
morning chores are finished, always between 10 and Noon, and I always include a
little McDs soda stop too!
Well, It is getting a little late and I am going to go get a little drink. But, before I go
I must tell you what is going on in my Kitchen.
We have been cooking up my fresh veggies from the container garden!
I am extremely pleased with them! Not so
pleased with my tomatoes though! But, pleased enough with everything else. We are still watching the squash grow! And, I do believe we have
the tiniest little watermelon. I am so tickled by it all, that I might think
about a little fall crop.
I am so thankful I got a little chance to writing a few things down this evening... It gave me a little time to think about how much God loves me! How extremely blessed I am! God is so good.
* As usual the items in bold are the snippets to help write the journal entry for the simple homemakers journal
I am so thankful I got a little chance to writing a few things down this evening... It gave me a little time to think about how much God loves me! How extremely blessed I am! God is so good.
* As usual the items in bold are the snippets to help write the journal entry for the simple homemakers journal
I love it when you make a post like this one. I can just imagine all that is going on in your home. Congratulations on being debt free. I personally think you made the right decision. Enjoy your day and God bless.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mrs. Donna. Post like these make me be more opened, I suppose. They are fun to do.
DeleteSo nice to hear what you are up to! All good things, I'd say! Sounds like you've made such good use of your time! I have not looked at our curriculum for next year yet. I think you've inspired me though! Hope the rest of your summer is equally productive! BTW, I consider rest to be part of a productive environment! Enjoy those snuggling reading times!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing what you will do this year, Keri. I am almost going into the Jr High transition year with my oldest. I could use some tips!
DeleteGreat post! I enjoyed our time together and love my little item that was purchased (with your money, I forgot to give you back) at the yard sale! Love you!
ReplyDeleteYou sound busy! (Are we ever NOT busy?!?) We're Lewis fans here, too, and I think he'd approve of your current reading, even though that book had ME in tears at the end (but not my kids). :) (Lewis said once that Nesbit was one of his favorite childhood authors.)
ReplyDeleteI was hoping to get out your way this summer, but we decided to put the money toward house projects instead...you and I really are living parallel lives! (Or we're just a lot alike!) :)
I miss our email chats...maybe in the Fall we'll be less busy...or more organized, or something! For now, I'm grateful that you blog! :)
Yes, Indeed!
DeleteI am coming your way next summer for a visit for sure! aka: another inspection!
Looks like lots of good things going on in your home :-) what a blessing to be completely debt free! Congratulations. Wishing you all the best! Enjoy your summer time ;-)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Jill
Congrats on getting that camper paid off! I happened to find your delightful blog while reading at My Forest Cathedral and the story of their duck Little Daisy. Like you, I refer to my husband as Beloved in my blog posts. You have a lovely blog!
ReplyDeleteThank You for peaking in!
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