Well here I am updating this blog instead of doing the million things on my list - the list that never ends. I've been on a "getting our house ready to sell" kick lately. I don't actually have a moving plan - you know like somewhere else to go - but I've been hoping for a bigger house for over a year and thought I ought to get ready in case one falls in my lap :) So all those little projects that never get completed like painting the baseboards, cleaning out closets, fixing the crack in the sidewalk, cleaning the light fixture on the front porch have been added to my already extensive list.
Beyond that, Nolan and I have, through much prayer, decided to homeschool our two oldest boys next year. God has quite a sense of humor - I've always pictured myself as room mom not teacher mom. But, we feel certain that this is his desire for us this coming year so I've dived into researching curriculum, getting hooked up with the local homeschool association and learning all about "scope and sequence" - what they are supposed to learn and when. Saying I'm nervous would be an understatement....but at the same time I'm more excited about this than anything I've done in a long time. This also gives me courage that we are indeed hearing God correctly - because I'm pretty sure I would have never had this idea on my own - and been excited about it!
(Kind of like I felt about homebirth too.)
Tonight is the last youth service for the summer - although there will still be plenty of activities. Nolan and I are a little sad to see this senior class go - they've been so diligent and have become our good friends. So it will be a little bittersweet as we pray over them and their future tonight.
SUMMER - Caleb and Isaac's last day of school is in two days. Let the fun begin...along with a little learning. We plan on doing some chore training this summer along with a little concentrated work with some character issues - but nothing to serious.
Benjamin and Willow (our 3rd and 4th) are also doing great. Benjamin loves to play with his brothers, love on his sister and impress us with new words daily! Willow is sleeping through the night and letting us play dress up in all the adorable little girl clothes/bows we've only been able to look at the past few years.
Diet. It's official. It's time to start working on all this weight that has accumulated over the past 6 years and 4 kids. Week one was successful. Now let's see how long I can keep it up.
Well, I think that is my life in a couple of paragraphs. Here's a pic of my sweet babies.
