Joy

I am involved in a Bible Study about the Fruit of the Spirit. There is just one fruit with nine different facets. This week we are studying joy.

As Christans, our joy comes, first and foremost, from our salvation through Christ Jesus. Because we have believed on Him and have accepted Him, our names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. We will live in heaven with Him for all eternity! If that's not enough to fill you with joy, I don't know what is!

I am also filled with joy because I am able to participate fully in the live of my children and my parents. It is an honor and a privilege to walk with them. I am learning that the joy is in the journey, not in the destination. Joy -- what a great thing.

Sewing again

Well, it's been a week since I last posted. My hubby returned from traveling. My oldest DS has bronchitis (found that out on Friday, but I'd known since Thursday night). He's on meds.

We spent ALL DAY Saturday working on the two main areas of the house. There is significant, visible progress. Yesterday I continued the trend and worked on the entryway to the house. My sewing projects are in my formal dining room and have spilled over to the table in the entryway. I probably spend 2 hours sorting through patterns, material, very old mail that was on the table under the material, etc., etc.

I did this so things would look nice when my stamping ladies came over for club last night. But the best reaction of all was when my oldest DS ran through the entryway and yelled out "OH, MY GOSH!" I guess it was really time for a clean up.

As a benefit, I found the material I'd purchased for a beautiful fall skirt. I cut it out and serged it today. The front and back seams are done. Now I must decide if I want to put pockets in the skirt. The pattern didn't call for them, but I enjoy pockets in my clothes, so I'll probably add them. I need to alter the pattern to include the pockets so I don't dread adding them each time I make a skirt by this pattern.

My youngest DS is doing well in school. We are challenged weekly by the spelling words, but the poor guy got my spelling gene and not his dad's, like big brother did.

Tomorrow's a busy day so must head for bed.

Who knows what to call this post

I am just grateful I've made it through another Tuesday.

I am substituting for a friend in a Bible Study class tomorrow, so there were extra things to do today.

I have taken my oldest DS out of private speech therapy until FB season is over. Too many things for him to do and not enough time to do the all.

My great aunt in Colorado died this past Sunday. Too many things here going on to allow me to take my parents up there. It's probably for the best though. My mom is very tired and needs to rest. An 800 mile road trip would not be restful.

I get to go to middle school this week. I have a chance to walk my son's schedule and meet his teachers. I'm interested to see who his teachers are and what they are like.

My parents are saving me this week. I can't be in all places at once, so they are handling some school pick-ups and homework routine supervision. It's great to have help when you need it.

We survived the 2nd week of school

It was a *very* busy week this past week. Monday was a holiday, during which we celebrated my dad's birthday, moved my oldest DS back into his room, and had dinner out with the office manager from NC for the company that employs my DH.

Tuesday hit with a vengance. That is our absolute busiest day of the week. Got everything done that day, but it was a long day. Hubby was giving a talk a a local Ruby users group, so he wasn't here to help. Wednesday went well. Hubby left town on Thursday and returned Sunday a.m. just after midnight. Took today off from church obligations, as DH had to leave today at 3:30 to take a flight out for other work trips. He's a busy beaver.

My great-aunt in Colorado passed away today. She was about 73. She'd been in very poor health, so this wasn't a shock, but it was still a surprise to get the phone call. Due to ALL of the obligations we have this week, plus hubby's travel, I won't be able to drive my Mom and Dad to the funeral. I'm hoping another relative can go and will help drive my parents. We'll see.

This week I have my 6th grader's school Open House to attend and I do NOT want to miss that. I'm working on childcare/home-work supervisor for that evening.

Busy, busy!

Second bedroom painted!

I took advantage of the holiday weekend to paint my oldest DS's room for him. Getting the boys to do the bedroom swap was agreed to, in part, due to the promise to redo both rooms.

I think we did a fine job. The walls are a nice medium blue, not too dark and not too light (to look like a baby's room). We've put in the Indianapolis Colts bedding and have put up all but one of the posters. I ned to purchase a poster frame for that one. We are looking into going to Ikea for storage options. I'm excited about the updates. I think my DS is too. My DH said that he's pretty sure DS likes it, but is too embarrassed to say so.

I'll take my kudos however I can get them.