Crazy Obsession

OK...so I am out of town...in a town I love...but I have to admit I am obsessed with a creature that you can find in these parts of the state...in your house...even in your bed on occassion.  They are just plain creepy...and they hurt.  My husband laughs at me and tells me I am being rediculus and at this house...they sort of tease me.  But I still use my flashlight to keep an eye out. 

So I thought since I was awake...and since I haven't posted in a while...I thought I would go ahead and let you know what is happening...

FOR TODAY


Outside my window...dark...bright moon.
I am thinking...I can't wait for it to be daytime.
I am thankful for...my friends that like when I visit.
I am wearing...jammies...it is 3 a.m.
I am creating...anxiety over fear of scorpions.
I am going...to be sleepy tomorrow.
I am reading...Nightmare Academy by Frank Peritti
I am hoping...not to see a critter!
I am hearing...outside noises, crickets, the fan and ac blowing, and yep...I can even hear snoring.
Around the house...Critters?  Creaks?  Spooky noises?  Flashlight scanning!
One of my favorite things...when my baby says 'I love you Mommy'.
A few plans for the rest of the week: play date with kids, eating lunch out, seeing Eclipse again.
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...Yuck...creepy and mean...tell me you wouldn't be a little freaked out...

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Saying Goodbye

FOR TODAY


Outside my window...Cloudy right now, seems a bit dreary but that may be because of what has to happen today.


I am thinking...Making the right decision, realizing how hard it is to say bye to a pet, wondering how the girls will feel when they get home.


I am thankful for...Having family and friends, the rain we have had for the yard and garden, and an understanding husband.


From the learning rooms...Not really teaching this week, the girls are at Nana's, but I am learning that time is precious, I am enjoying my time with my son.


From the kitchen...Nothing yet, just can't get motivated.


I am wearing...Jammies.


I am creating...My meal plan for the next week.


I am going...to be sad today, but I hope to go visit a few friends later this week.


I am reading...I just completed a book, so I am not sure yet what I will pick up.


I am hoping...That my decision is right, that Vader will be peaceful and much better off.


I am hearing...My singing with Dora.
 Around the house...Cats meowing, dogs barking, Dora singing.


One of my favorite things...Reading a good book.


A few plans for the rest of the week: Taking care of Vader, visiting friends, working in the garden, and maybe I will have time to complete a puzzle.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...I know I have already shared the picture of Vader in the buggy, but I did not include my daughter pushing him around.  Such a wonderful picture and I am sitll not sure how to explain to my precious girls that Vader is not here anymore.  He has been sick for a while and has continued to get worse.  So we are saying goodbye today and eventhough it is 'just a cat', he has been in our family for a while now and it is never easy to say bye.  Looking at this picture reminds me that he had a great life and was loved.

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Rain Rain...don't go away!

What a wonderful day to spend curled up with a good book, a cup of coffee, and my favorite blankie!  Well, I can dream can't I?  We have had a pretty good day watching the rain...it is so wonderful to be getting all this rain for the garden.  I am sure I will spend most of next week weeding...While the kids are laying down...I thought I would send out my daybook entry:

Outside my window...dark, rainy, beautiful!

I am thinking...it would be nice to have the time to sit and read a good book with a cup of coffee...but too much going on around here with 3 kids and a sick cat to clean up after.

I am thankful for...a wonderful hubby who let's me have girls night out...even if it means not coming home until 3:30 am!  Yep, I went to the midnight show!

From the learning rooms...still learning ABC's with the kids, and I am trying to learn to digi scrap, finish my work, keep the house clean, and still keep things simple.

From the kitchen...Yummy lime sherbet smoothies!  A special treat after lunch.

I am wearing...ketchup on my shirt and dirt on my socks...but still comfy!

I am creating...quiet, reading time so I can get 10 minutes on the computer.

I am going...scrapping tonight!

I am reading...The Girl who could fly...in my spare time.

I am hoping...to have a few personal prayers answered soon so I can make sure I am on the right path.

I am hearing...white noise!!!  So wonderful...but I am wishing for a tin roof to hear the rain...I miss that!

Around the house...cats locked up, my little man asleep, girls quietly reading, kitchen swept, laundry spinning, waiting for Mammaw and Pappaw to arrive.

One of my favorite things...fresh garden tomatoes...better than candy!

A few plans for the weekend: special visitors, G's house tonight, July 4th party on Sunday and lot's of family.

Remembering Gigi:

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New Adventure

Ok...I am ready to start something new.  As I work through several bible studies and different readings, I have come to appreciate just the things around me.  I guess it really hit home last night when my sweetheart showed me the rain.  Yes, finally we are getting rain.  I imagined all my veggies and flowers stretching up to praise our Creator for the wonderful drink of water. 

So as my kiddos are painting in the family room, I had a few minutes to check a few blogs I try to keep up with and I came across one titled 'the simple women'  http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

Amazing...with my crazy and very amusing days...how could I simplify my life.  Impossible you think?  Well, maybe for me, but what if I could just take the time to notice things around me.  Be amazed at God's creation...in awe of what he has accomplished in my life.  Still finding the time to laugh at my life, my kids, my hubby, my pets, and my house.  Take the time to remember the grace I have been given and be determined to live life to the fullest.  Spending time with the kids and not quite so worried about what the house looks like.

OK...that was a long way to say...I am going to start 'daybooking'.  Now let me stress that my 'daybooking' may be weekly or monthly...but the idea is the same.  Just to reflect on what is going on, be thankful for what I have, and in ALL things praise Him who created all things.  So here is my first attempt:

 

Outside my window...Cloudy

I am thinking...the health of my family

I am thankful for...God's grace

From the learning rooms...creative ways to learn letter sounds

From the kitchen...images of homemade salsa and jam

I am wearing...comfy clothes

I am creating...this post and art with kiddos

I am going...to the movies tonight
I am reading...Praying God's will for my life
I am hoping...we get squash and zucchinni again
I am hearing...laugther, barking dogs, singing
Around the house...one kid still painting, one 'talking' to Barbies, one kicking a ball
One of my favorite things...digi scrapping
A few plans for the rest of the week: movie night, swimming, family coming, July 4th party
Sweet shot...

 

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Month by Month

Hello all...when I started this adventure I did not intend it to be a once a month post that would be too long to read because our life is so crazy. But I guess the past couple of posts have become a once a month ordeal. So I guess I will get you all up to speed on how life is going around here.

Summer has officially started...and yes...we are still busy as ever. We have been to the pool, the water park, to the movies, to see a show, to visit family, to the river, and yes still working in the garden. Big girl has started soccer camp...sweet girl wants to join but she is not quite old enough...and my little man has turned our house into a 'roly-poly' rescue center.

I have to explain...you may not call them that...they are pill bugs...but you may have played with them when you were a child. You know, the bugs that have furry little legs, about the size of a capsule, and they roll into a ball when you pick them up. It started one day with a shovel and a pail, turned into a jar with a lid, and has now become a permanent 'pet' in the house. Well, I guess I should say PEST...I don't really think that they will do much harm in the house, but as I swept the floor yesterday I counted how many little critters were in the piles of dirt. So I asked little man...are you bringing these critters in? and here was his innocent reply:
"I not doing it mommy, they must just like the house. It's hot outside and they need a drink of water, so they come to my bathroom". Now seriously...would you scold him? Of course not...I just said we should try to keep them outside with their families. After thinking about that statement I am scared to think of how many I will find since he would not want to leave the families outside.

So we are off to a great start for the summer in the garden...we have battled squash bugs, cucumber beetles, peach borers, squash borers, and the lack of rain. We have replanted the squash plants and hope that the borers will not be back. We have yummy tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, and loads of blackberries. We are waiting for our cantaloupe and watermelon. We have made several batches of dill pickles, bread and butter pickles, sweet pickles, salsa, and jam...and have even given away some of the fruits of our labor. We just need some rain.

We visited the river several weeks ago...so enjoy the shots. Yes...my little man has a 'best buddy' that he just absolutely loves! We do not see them often enough.

Crawfish Fun!

We do not often get to feast on crawfish...but some good friends of ours (one from LA) hosted a crawfish boil.  We had a good time...the critters were held, cleaned, and cooked.  Yes, it was a lot of work for a little meat...but if you keep at it, you will eventually get full.  The kids had fun, and daddy ate a ton...not quite the 7 lbs that they told him to eat...but he did his share.  Enjoy the photos.

Hello all...
What a fun month we have had.  With all the parties and the school activities we have had, and what we have coming up...it does not look like it will slow down one bit.  Our garden is looking great...just waiting to pick those first fruits.  We have tomatoes, squash, zucchini, and peppers almost ready for the pickin.  We also have tons of herbs that are looking great!

I do not have any pages ready for you yet...but I do have a few new pictures.  It is fun taking pictures of the kids.  It amazes me that I get so busy that I forget to take pictures of my kids.  I have yet to get my little man on video...we have to get ours fixed.  I look at them now and can not believe they are this old already.  Growing up right in front of my eyes and I used to be so good at documenting it.  My goal is to try better!  I will...because it is so fun.  They love to pose...here are a few new pictures for you to enjoy!