Recent and Up-Coming Goings On

Hey Xangans!  It's been too long to try to back-track, so I'll just let you know what's going on now.  I have next week off from my Tuesday classes; it's fall break at Master's.  My kids will be doing schoolwork as usual, since they took a little time off, while I was on my cruise.  Oh yes, did I mention the cruise?  Short version:  I went on a cruise for $39. . .on 3 days notice.  God bless all the Grandparents, who made it possible by watching my children.  Oh look, I back-tracked!

We've had a fun, busy weekend so far -- friends coming and going all day yesterday.  Julia and Natalie had a friend from the neighborhood spend the night last night, and Caleb spent the night with her older brother (kid swap).  Anna also had Brooklyn spend the night.  The house is still relatively quiet. . .just three little girls watching cartoons.  Yes, I need to go wake the night-owl 3 yr old. 

Next weekend will be exciting with the father/son campout on Friday, Halloween on Saturday, and Caleb's birthday on Sunday.  11yrs old.  In case I don't get around to saying it next weekend, he's such a great little guy: kind-hearted, easily-entertained, deeply thoughtful, and wicked smart.  I love that kid.  Happy Almost Birthday, Buddy! :)

Better than Nothing

Hi Long Lost Xangans, Will you be offended if I post a "note" from Facebook.  I used to do it all the time, but it seems kind of wrong considering how I've been neglecting the 'ole blog.  I'm just going to assume you'll get over it. ;)

It was supposed to be a big deal to answer the questions honestly, but none of them seemed like a major revelation to me.  So here goes:

1.What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
Water

2.Where was your profile picture taken?
At my in-laws' house

3. Can you play Guitar Hero?
Never tried

4.Name someone who made you laugh today.
Luke and Natalie, playing "pets." Luke said, "Her name is Sawah, and she's my gullfriend."

5.How late did you stay up last night and why?
1:30, I think. Watched some t.v. with Anna early. Then watched a movie and hung out with the husband. . .hard to keep his crazy hours.

6.If you could move somewhere else, would you?
Nope

7. Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Not that I recall

8. Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Angie Stumbo, I think. Several friends on that street, but she's around the corner.

9. Do you believe exes can be friends?
Don't really know

10. How do you feel about Dr. Pepper?
Love it . . .unfortunately

11. When was the last time you cried really hard? 
A few weeks ago, I think

12. Who took your profile picture?
My sister-in-law, Angela

13. Who was the last person you took a picture of?
Probably Luke (Anna takes most of the pictures)

14. Was yesterday better than today?
No, Tuesday is my really busy day. Today was pretty good.

15. Can you live a day without TV?
Sure

16. Are you upset about anything?
Not at the moment

17. Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Yep

18. Are you a bad influence?
Not that I know of

19. Night out or night in?
Both are nice.

20. What items could you not go without during the day?
I spend too much time on the computer, but I can quit whenever I want to! ;)

21. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
Um, probably a friend who had a baby

22. What does the last text message in your inbox say?
I don't text.

23. How do you feel about your life right now?
Pretty good

24. Do you hate anyone?
Nope

25. If we were to look in your facebook inbox, what would we find?
Messages from friends? . . .Am I missing something?

26. Say you were given a drug test right now, would you pass?
Yes

27. Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
Um, don't think so. If they did, they were mistaken.

28. What song is stuck in your head?
This morning I had one called, "Sick of It All," stuck in my head. . .not reflective of my mood. 

29. Someone knocks on your window at 2 a.m., who do you want it to be?
No knocking please!  All my people are in the house by then. 

30.Wanna have grandkids before you’re 50?
Let's see. Anna will be 28, and Caleb will be 26. Sure!

31. Name something you have to do tomorrow?
Take the girls back and forth to Master's (after breakfast, Bible, math, and some work on personal narratives)

32. Do you think too much or too little?
Sometimes I can be unproductively introspective. . . On those occasions, too much.

33. Do you smile a lot?
Yes, I do. :)

*Not tagging anyone. Feel free to copy, and let me know!

And just because I'm more thoughtful on the blog, than I am on silly, inferior facebook, I've decided to change my answer to number 18.  I always joke about my kids being complainers, like their Mama.  And sometimes it concerns me that I model poor time management and a lack of discipline.  I just have faith that, by the grace of God, the influence for good outweighs the bad.  ;)

Excercises in Thankfulness

Rather than talking about a financially frustrating week, I'm going to talk about all the good stuff. ;)

I'm thankful:

That the hot water heater is working again (was broken for almost a week).

That the computer is working again (was down for days).

That I don't have anywhere that I have to be on this rainy Friday.

That I have five healthy, bright, beautiful children.

That I have a husband who loves me. . .well. :)

That nothing can separate me from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus.

Goofy Picture Day

Anothermad Blogs (All Over the Place)

Maybe I should try doing a weekly blog check-in on Wednesdays.  There is always a sense of relief, when I survive Tuesday.  Eventhough the lesson plans for my language arts classes have been written for me, there's a lot to prepare -- deciphering the lesson plans, making sure I know what was assigned the previous week (that I need to collect), and what is assigned for the following week (that I need to make sure I cover so that they know HOW to do their homework). . . Not to mention making sure I've read (and remember!) all the reading for the lit. classes and have prepared something for the Bible/worldview class.  Whew, I'm tired. ;)

I'm also teaching our church's Thursday night women's Bible study. . .because I'm crazy like that.  I'm actually really excited about the Bible study, and I'm only teaching until December, when the real teacher takes over.  She's helping to plan her daughter's December wedding, so she'll take over in the new year.  

I'm in love with my kids' computer math program, and for the first time ever, math is a high priority in our home school day. 

K, I'm back now.  Where was I, you ask?  Snacks for youthgroup.  Youthgroup drop-off.  Youth group pick up.  A late dinner of grilled cheese, and now I'm too tuckered to blog. . .again.  Luke is also currently harassing me, because he fell asleep on the way to youthgroup, and then proceeded to "nap," until almost 8.  I'll try again another day.  Happy Wednesday to all!