Update on Life

Well, we are winding down on this school year...only 28 more days to go...GA requires 180 days documented attendence.

Last week, we had a field trip on Friday to a place near us called Sawnee Mt. It was a 1.6 mile hike to the top of this "mountain." It was worth every step, with a spectacular view of the countryside for a reward at the top.

Monday, we had a mini field trip, letterboxing. We went to a place with hiking trails that had 5 letterboxes on the property. After 2 hrs, we had only found 1! Kinda disheartening for me and the kids....

We have been doing our first "official" unit study the last two weeks. The subject- owls. I felt like our science work for the rest of the year should be from animals found in the Bible. I let my ds pick 2 animals. He picked owls and bears. We should be completely done with the owl in another week. We are still waiting on our owl pellets to arrive in the mail. We are also going to make an attempt at lapbooking with the owls.....Do I have the patience?

In April, we should be receiving our caterpillars in the mail also. This gives me a chance to segway into my next subject- thrift stores. A couple of weeks ago, I went into a local Goodwill and saw one of those
caterpillar kits- the ones that are supposed to come with a coupon to mail so you can get them in the mail-----Well, I spotted one, it was $2.32, and it contained everything it was supposed to, even the coupon! I was so excited!

Today, I went to another local church thrift store today, to just browse. I found an old "Hangman" game (1988 Milton Bradley). I have found many old games that are quite educational there. My son and I played and he amazed me at the words that he came up with....7 and 8 letter words. And I was worried about his spelling.... The game was $1... I found another logic game called "Rush Hour". It was $2, brand new in the box. I had wanted to buy one of these games, but didn't want to pay...There are so many other things I can do with $10-12. Like go to thrift stores and buy 6 or 7 games for the price of one!!!!

I'll close with this...I believe God led me to those games today...The bible says that , "He supplies all our needs according to His riches..." He love me and my kiddies and knows things that can help them learn and have fun. And....because He is God, He knows where to find them (Hee! Hee!) ....I started out today to run errands and had talked myself out of going to the thrift store...But as we got nearer to it, I felt God say, "Just go, even just to browse." He is my sweet Abba Father.....

Nurse Mommy

Yes, I am playing "Nurse Mommy" today. My dks had a dentist appointment this morning, but woke up with 100+ degree temps. They weren't feeling up to par yesterday either, so come sick days in our home. I don't enjoy my children being sick, but today I don't have to have my teacher hat on.
How many hats do you have? I feel sometimes that I have way too many! Mom, wife, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, chef, teacher, maid, singer, small group member,
church member, spiritual leader, spiritual mentor, coop assistant, choir "secretary", my husband's secretary, childcare worker, etc.
Whew! I get tired thinking about all those things. I have been praying lately that God show me the things to keep and the things to let go. Somehow, my plate is completely full, or actually running over. I know His burden is easy and light, but I know some of my "burdens" I took on without getting His opinion! I march on, knowing that keeping my word is what I have to do in some situations. Others, I have the ability to either drop completely or cut back on my commitment to them.
Anyway, Life is life, but is so much better when we let God order our steps. When we order them, we can become weighted down. When He orders them, we can walk in freedom, run in freedom, dance in freedom. Lord, I long to walk in only the steps you have ordered!

Can you put a cost on this?

My dh and ds had a guys day out today. So, my dd and I took the same opportunity. She had already planned last night to wear a pink shirt, brown skirt with her pink cowboy boots. This morning she asked me if I could match her. I had the pink shirt, but only a brown pair of dress pants. So, joining in with my daughter in her excitement, we went out as twins. At her request, we went to a pet store and to the mall food court to eat. She asked if she could ride the carrousel. I said, "Yes!" Then she asked if we could buy a treat. We bought a cookie sandwich (filled with frosting, Yum...) Then we went in Old Navy and I found a cute, modest black skirt on clearance. I got so much pleasure blessing my daughter with all these things. Is this how my Father sees me? Does He long to bless me?
YES!!!!!!!!!!
Matthew 7:9-11 says, "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish will give him a snake? If you then though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!"
Thanks you Lord, for how much you love me and want to be with me and bless me, like I love my children and want to bless them.
Cost of meal at the mall: $10
Cost of ride: $1.50
Cost of 2 cookies: $4
Cost of skirt:$4
Cost of time spent alone with my daughter: PRICELESS

Rediscovering Legos

My kids have "rediscovered" Legos this week. They have been spending most of their free time building and creating. This morning for instance, we haven't gotten to "school". Isn't that why my kids are at home, so they can spend hours experimenting and creating? Yet, I keep thinking, "They are going to get bored, and then we will get to our workbooks..." Oh the tug of homeschool mom's heart....

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The title says it all...Yes it's a rainy day in Georgia and I had to actually go out in it today. What's so bad about that you say? Well, in order to have more room in our house, we closed in our garage. Not bad on a daily basis, not having a garage, but on days when it's pouring down rain, yikes! The reason for going out today, our van needed a new battery. My dh said if I wanted to do anything this weekend without getting stranded somewhere, I needed to get it done today! OK. So, I submitted. We got the van's new battery at Walmart...so, I was able to grocery shop at the same time. (Oh the beauty!!!) Upon arriving home, it was pouring! I told the kids run on in. I on the other hand had to lug in the groceries and by the end, my jacket, jeans and shirt were drenched. Oh the joys of living without a garage!
Today is our coop day and man I would love to just stay at home! I am in my PJ's again because of getting drenched. It would be way to easy to just skip it! But, I will go, because of the kids. I'm a nice mom, right?Leave a Comment