Today

OK, so despite my saying I'm always going to just get up earlier so I can get more accomplished, it rarely happens. Self-discipline is lacking, the bed is comfortable.

But, once up, I am quickly moving. So by 9:00 I had showered, moved a load to the dryer and started a new load, washed the leftover dishes from last night (GASP! I know, that's a major confession that there are often dishes left overnight -- people are our dishwashers and, well, it happens sometimes, especially on a small group night), updated the check register and paid a couple bills, made the beds (sort of - don't ask!), checked a couple other things online while eating breakfast, got the two younger ones dressed, and probably some other things I can't recall right now.

We did our morning school work, and now I think we'll take the afternoon off and go outside. The 14yo will mow 3/4 of the church lawn for Dad before the storms roll in, the younger ones will play, and I think I'll start "Passionate Housewives." Helping Dad get the extra work done is, I believe, worth taking the afternoon off of studies, especially when it looks like the weather is going to conflict with our schedules for the next few days.

The painter didn't come today as I had hoped. He says he'll be here Tuesday.

We'll likely do a full day of studies tomorrow. In the evening, the church is having a chili cook-off (I know - in June?!) to fund-raise for an afterschool program they're hoping to start in the Fall, so I won't have to cook dinner, and we're having two overnight guests. Before and after chili, dh will begin to weed out unnecessaries from the storage room. We need to lighten our "load" in preparation for moving at the end of August (more about that later). Some more lightening Saturday, possibly going to our soon-to-be home to do some preparations there, and finishing yard and cleaning/janitorial work around the church.

Whew! But for now -- some time outside relaxing.

Take a few moments yourself to enjoy the day and your children. :-)

In Christ Alone,
Barb