Madeline Reading

I have neglected to mention that Madeline began reading early in the school year. She is doing very well and seems to really enjoy reading her stories and books, as well as hunting for words she knows (or can sound out) in books she cannot yet read independently. Here is a video of her reading "LOOK!"-- a Hooked On Phonics Story.

Iphone Post: No Turning Back

Well, I'm in deep... the car seats are out and their covers are in the wash. The van seats are out, trash lines the drive way, I've hoisted the vacuum out-- soon to be followed by the shampooer.

It's bad-- real bad. We have no garage and three kids. So between not cleaning out the van during the winter and the kids' snacks, spilled drinks, discarded trash, coins, and hair bows I'm a little overwhelmed!!! But, there's no turning back now-- so I will press on!!!








All of this was under one kid's seat!


Want to venture a guess? A stack of lunch-able cheese. Zoom in-- you'll vomit-- I promise!


The culprits chillin' like villains!

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iPhone Post: Rainy Thursday

It's 3:20 p.m.

I'm still reheating and drinking this morning's coffee. Laugh all you want -- it's genetic. I have my mom and Grandpa to thank for this little habit.






My children are pretending they live in the "olden days" and are currently hanging doll clothes up to dry in their bedroom.





Tomorrow's pizza dough is made and chillin' in the fridge.





The bread dough for the rest of the week is also hunkered down for a slow rise.






There is a fresh batch of our favorite homemade snack bars in the canister.





The washer and dryer are hard at work.





And I confess-- I'm still rockin' my PJ's.



Happy rainy Thursday to you!

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Back On The Bandwagon: Day 3

That would be "Little One" tippy-toe reaching through sobs of desperation for Mommy's green smoothie.  Yep, she likes--dare I say loves the brownish sludge.

Emerson discovered her affection for liquefied fruit and veggies when she saw Hannah (who horned in on Mommy's smoothie on days 1 and 2) was sipping her own beverage this morning.  Looks like I am going to have to whip up a larger batch of green smoothie tomorrow if I don't want to share my breakfast!

Happy blending!

iPhone Post: More Precious

Admittedly I am selfish. So, choosing to put aside my lists and priorities is usually quite difficult for me.

I am in the middle of organizing clothing tubs for the attic; switching out seasonal wardrobes; deeeeep Spring cleaning; need to make some phone calls; need to iron; need to prepare dinner and finish cleaning so I can get out the door for a Bible study; need to plan my meals and grocery list; and, have another horrible sinus headache.

But, today-- right now, this is more precious:



When Hannah says to me, "Mommy let's sit down and do your Bible Study homework so we will be prepared for the ladies' meeting ( she accompanies me these days)," this is more precious-- more important than any lists of tasks hanging over my head. So, by God's grace I am choosing what is more precious and trusting God with the details-- and He is stripping away another layer of pride from my calloused heart.

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Here's To You Shayna!

Yes, I lift my glass of brownish-greenish sludge (but really it's spinach, blueberries, banana, and strawberries) to you Shayna.  After months of forsaking my daily (or semi-daily green smoothie) you encouraged and inspired me yesterday to jump back on the healthy liquefied morning beverage bandwagon.  We'll see how long it lasts-- I hear the toaster strudels calling my name from the freezer!  Haha.