Category: Everyday Life

I’ve had a full week of errands, shopping and ever so much fun. Ivan and Owen have been good little helpers as we trudge through the daily stuff and I can count on each of them for little pick me ups throughout my days. If I’m tired and I need a hug……

Yesterday I worked outside. The sky was overcast all morning and it had rained very hard the day before. These are perfect conditions for weeding because it’s not too hot to be out and the ground has been loosened by the rain. I put aside my disdain f…

Yesterday, I did what was necessary in terms of chores and housework, prepared a meal for Kris and by late afternoon the boys and I were out the door to join Tisra and her kids for the evening. Tisra is less one husband for a short while and as my husba…

It’s been over a week since I updated last…how have you all borne it?

Since last Saturday I have enjoyed hearing Reinhard Bonnke preach at our church, been to Wal-Mart with the whole family, had Ivan’s 6 month pictures taken, did lots of quilting,…

I have had a busy and productive week. I was able to get another quilt into my frame downstairs and have begun stitching something up for Owen. When I was in Michigan last month Reubmommy had given me a quilt top she had pieced with Owen in mind. I se…

After all the rehearsals and a busy week it was so nice to relax.

Sunday brought the performance of our much prepared for choir concert. It went well and I actually enjoyed it. Pastor Sara had some good songs picked and all the soloists did real…

It’s been a few days but all is well. Owen is recovering well from his rash. The spots are still visible but very faded and the little itching he had seems to be gone. Ivan is becoming more and more active all the time.

This week has held some ve…

Today…I must mow my yard, vacuum my bedroom and sweep my kitchen floor. These are the absolutes “musts” of the day. There is a longer list of “shoulds” and an ever evolving list of “it would be nices” but to begin with I will focus on the musts.…

Praise the Lord, Owen does not have Chicken Pox. He has an allergy to Amoxicillin.

Had a busy day yesterday finding that out. It was a good day for the most part. I didn’t accomplish a lot around the house but I got to go to Walmart and didn’t…