My daily thoughts . . .

Hello Family and Friends,

Well, we have lately been kept busy simply doing basic chores and schoolwork each weekday.  The kids have been playing a lot as well.  Just this afternoon, Samuel cleaned up the playroom by himself and did a great job!  I was really grateful as I have been working hard this afternoon, after school work, to tidy up and dust and sweep the two bottom floors.  There was no way I had the energy to tackle the playroom.

Phil and Mary are coming over some time this week to bring over a large dining room hutch they no longer need.  I was hoping to have the house somewhat in order today so that any time they come this week the house would be at least comfortable, rather than stressful with dust, dog hair, and toys all over the place.  I am happy with it now.  It's decent anyway.  I just need to clean the windows and vacuum upstairs.  If I don't get that done, it's not going to bother me as much as the toys being picked up though.  I am very excited about the hutch as I have wanted one for a while.  I can't imagine how hard it will be to get it here but, once again, my father-in-law and mother-in-law are being incredibly generous.    

I am sorry if this is really boring.  I guess this is my life currently and what is on my mind.  I do feel blessed that I can tend to these little things and don't have tough issues  to deal with as many people do right now.  Even with my blessed life, from time to time my perspective gets out of whack.  This last week was one of those times.  From Friday through Sunday, Jess helped me to talk my way through the little things I was needing sorted out in my mind.  This left me refreshed and better prepared to school the kids today.  I have really been excited about some great resources I have found on the internet that are going to help me teach some of the things I need to teach the kids the rest of the year.  It is thrilling to think how much more they know than they did half a school year ago--and how much more they will know in a few more months!  God is so good.

If you did read this, thank you for caring.  I hope you all have a great day.

Love,
Cheryl