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Because this is what is sitting on my kitchen counter:
It might not be easy to see all the creepy-crawly ants, but trust me, they're there! Anyone who knows me is well aware that I am terrified of anything with more than four legs.
Today the oldest 3 girls and I went on a shopping trip to the fabric store to buy the materials for their Resurrection Sunday outfits. Last year we went with a tie-die/Hawaiian theme (see banner photo). This year the girls chose....
African Animal! Because nothing says spring and the Resurrection of our Lord like neon zebra!
Here's the pattern that I'm using for the little girls.
It's much easier than the dresses I gave birth to last year! Only one small pattern piece! I making longer sleeves and including a sash. Click here for more info on the pattern. I had Heidi's cut out before dinner and am hoping to have made progress made before bed tonight.
Just got back from an OB check-up. We actually talked about delivery dates! Looks like 11 or 12 weeks from now - crazy!
Making dinner together is something that all my children look forward to. It's the one evening job that is always tackled enthusiastically. I let the child playing dinner chef pick their meal from our grid of meals I've planned for.
Some of my chefs are getting very proficient. Even when they can get dinner done on their own, I still hang around the kitchen. I like to use the fellowship time to also tidy the counters or straighten a drawer while being near if needed.
This week my children will be cooking:
Monday - Bean Burritos, Homemade Tortillas, Salad
Tuesday (Math Practice, Horse Judging) - Puffy Pancake, Sausage
Wednesday (AWANA) - Mac 'N Cheese, Frozen Pizza
Thursday (4-H Rabbit, Karate, Mom's Meeting) - Hamburgers & Fries
Friday - Tacos, Skillet Corn
Saturday - Broccoli Cheese Soup, Bread Bowls
Breakfast menu is here; lunch menu is here.
This morning was one of the coldest so far this winter. About 14 degrees. What better time to do our grocery shopping for the next 9 weeks?
Actually, it turned out to be a time to great to go. The crowds were so light, we rocked through Aldi and Walmart in two hours. Home and unloaded in 3. And we're done until April!
For the first time in 16 years, we didn't need to buy diapers. Hunter has done amazing with potty training. It was like he was just waiting for me to give him the chance to be a big guy. Of course, diapers go back in the cart next shopping trip - newborn ones!
A couple weeks ago I was approached to have one of my past posts included in a soon-to-be-released ebook, That Works for Me: Tried and True Tips from Works for Me Wednesday. It will be full of tips from the popular blog carnaval, Works for Me Wednesday. That Works for Me will be organized, categorized, and highly useful with hot links to 1,001 of the best tips.
I'll post more information when the book is released this spring. In addition, a portion of all proceeds will be used to bless Mercy House.
Actually this was a New School Year's Resolution. I just haven't gotten around to blogging about it. Anyway....
I do hereby resolve to aspire to uphold the Three "C's" of parenting:
1. Calm - Ohhh, this is a toughie for me. But I can't expect the kiddos to keep their cool if I'm losing mine.
2. Consistent - Say what I mean and mean what I say. Why is this harder with #8 than with any of the others?
3. Caring - My children need to know that no matter what, I care deeply about them. This is easier to convey if I can remember #1.
Since I made this pledge months ago, how am I doing in achieving these goals? Well, some days are better than others, and God is still continuing a good work in me. :-)
Wow, January is about done! And yet we're enjoying Spring-like temps. To be able to send the children outside to play without umpteen layers of clothes is a beautiful thing.
We're less than two weeks away from our once-every-9-weeks-or-so grocery trip. My pantry is really showing it. So our some of our meals. While I love having supplies for 2 months of meals at my disposal, my tendency to substitute here and there results in some interesting dinnertime bedfellows.
Tonight, as Ted was cooking up dinner, it was "Well, here's a can of sliced pineapple. Don't know why I bought that. Let's have it as a side dish!"
Assuming I haven't used the ingredients for something else, this week we will be enjoying:
Monday - Homemade Pizza
Tuesday (Math Practice, Horse Judging) - Blueberry Pancakes, Eggs
Wednesday (AWANA) - Frozen Burritos, Corn Casserole
Thursday (Karate) - Franks & Beans, Ho Cakes
Friday - Dinner at Friends'
Saturday - Tamale Pie, fresh fruit
Breakfast menu is here; lunch menu is here.
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