Outside my window…the rain is still falling.  I love the sound of it.

I am thinking…I can’t get enough of dresses and bloomers and hair bows…who knew little girls could be so fun to dress?

I am remembering…Joseph’s surprise tonight when his tooth fell out.  He claims the tooth fairy pays $2 per tooth.  Really?

I am thankful…for all the rain.  It’s been awhile.

In the refrigerator…a gluten free berry cobbler and some chicken, cooked and diced, ready to be added to my pot of chicken tortilla soup.

I am wearing…a green sleeveless top and a black skirt (that my very talented sister-in-law just whipped together for me).

I am creating…nothing.  I find myself too busy to create lately…soon, though, soon.  First in my mind…that beaded scarf I’ve been wanting to knit.

I am going…to finally have to do some shopping for this sweet little girl!

I am inspired…by every mom I meet.  We are all superheroes.

I am reading…The 10 Habits of Happy Mothers by Meg Meeker.

On my iPod…Simply Charlotte Mason’s Language Arts the Charlotte Mason Way

I am looking forward to…some fall weather. 

In our learning room…we are loving all of our curriculum this year.  One of the highlights is definitely Classically Catholic Memory.  We get together with Jessica, Walker and Gavin every two weeks to introduce the new material.  I am amazed at how well they’re learning (and retaining) all the memory work!

Around the house…laundry, as usual.

I am pondering…suffering.  I am eager to hear about Kirk Cameron’s new movie, Unstoppable.  Do you have tickets to see it?

I am praying…for our little friend, Levi, and his mama.

One of my favorite things…reading to my kids (especially when they are all quiet and listening at the same time).

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Outside my window…it’s sunny, beautiful, but so very hot.

I am thinking…I’m losing my touch at multi-tasking.  Case in point…I was just thinking of my to-do list while taking a shower and when I turned off the water, I realized that I had no idea what I had washed…turned back on the water and took another shower and realized that if I can’t even think while doing something, I might not want to try actual multi-tasking right now…hoping my brain returns soon.

I am remembering…Andrew’s response lately when he’s told to do something…”No problem, Mom, no problem.”

I am thankful…that I actually filled out so much in both Joseph and William’s baby books…now to start Andrew and Katie’s books…oh and to update Joseph and William’s…

In the kitchen…freshly baked chocolate chip cookies…dairy, egg, and soy free again…we’ve walked this path many times.

I am wearing…jean shorts and a pink v-neck t-shirt.  Tomorrow I’m going to make an effort to remember jewelry and a little lip gloss…crazy, I know!

I am creating…plans for this next school year and having so much fun doing it…our science and history plans are awesome!

I am going…to make my grocery list tonight and I plan to pull my Taste of Home Slow Cooker book out to help with the menu planning because nothing beats cooking in the crock pot!

I am reading…Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews, while waiting for my first book club book to arrive so I can get started on it.

On my iPod…the same old stuff…Mother Culture by Karen Andreola, Childlight conference talks, Family Life Center CDs…inspiration to keep going each day.

In our learning room…Presidents and more presidents…and more presidents.  When we went to Barnes & Noble this weekend, bet you can’t guess what book Joseph chose…yep, a new presidents book.  I’m your lifeline if the million dollar question ever involves presidents.

Around the house…ooh, I can finally do a little cleaning.  It’ll take some major restraint from doing it all.

I am pondering…Jeremiah 29:11-14 and finding such comfort and joy in these words…“For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe! plans to give you a future full of hope.  When you call me, when you go to pray to me, I will listen to you.  When you look for me, you will find me.  Yes, when you seek me with all your heart, you will find me with you, says the Lord…”

I am praying…with St. Paul.  “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, through prayer and thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.”  Such words of comfort.

One of my favorite things…big brother singing to the sweet baby girl.

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Outside my window…it’s sunny, beautiful, and hot.  Oh how I wish we had a pool.

I am remembering…a beautiful baptism.

One of my favorite things…little girls with bows!

I am thankful…for the big trees in our backyard and the shade they provide…I think I might have already said that, but really…how would I survive a Texas summer without them?

I am thinking…of dinner yesterday.  We had just finished eating and we turned on our History Channel Presidents documentary.  We watched the section on Franklin Pierce and how he lost 3 sons, including one that he saw die in a train accident.  It was said that his wife died soon after and then Pierce spent the remainder of his days after the Presidency drinking.  Joseph looked up and said, “Well at least we won’t have to worry about that with James Buchanan…he wasn’t married, so he didn’t have any problems.”  Oh dear, is that what he really thinks of marriage and wives?

In the kitchen…today was Waffle Wednesday, so fresh waffles and berry syrup.  Mmmm!

I am wearing…olive green shorts and a striped v-neck t-shirt.  I don’t match.  As usual.

I am creating…a list of things to do.

I am going…to hang all my diapers out to dry soon.  They are in desperate need of some sun bleaching.

I am reading…Hold on to Your Kids.

On my iPod…Nicholas Sparks’ The Best of Me

In our learning room…Presidents and birds.  Plus all those fun summer plans that I labored over during the spring…literacy centers, math centers, and lots of reading.

Around the house…catching up on laundry.

I am pondering…this thought from Susan Macaulay…”Look well at the child on your knee.  In whatever condition you find him, look with reverence.  We can only love and serve him and be his friend.  We cannot own him.  He is not ours.”  For the Children’s Sake

I am praying…for grace in parenting.

One of my favorite things…listening to Andrew said, “K, coming!”

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Outside my window…it’s sunny and beautiful, but incredibly hot.  Daxson just pointed out that it’s not officially even summer yet…guess it’s going to be a hot one.  At least we had a beautiful and mild spring!

I am remembering…Joseph’s excitement on his birthday when he discovered Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Gary got him a bike…a real bike.

I am thankful…for big trees and lots of shade.  Couldn’t make it through a Texas summer without them.

In the refrigerator…fresh berries.  I just adore summer and all the fruit that the season brings.

I am wearing…a striped shirt and black capris.  I’ll be so happy when I can put the maternity clothes away!

I am creating…Katie’s announcements.

I am going…nowhere these days and loving it.  I actually like the “no driving” restriction that always follows my babies’ births.

I am inspired…to plant sunflowers.

I am reading…Hold on to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate.

On my iPod…The Sundays.

I am looking forward to…Katie’s baptism and Andrew’s birthday.

In our learning room…Presidents and birds.  Plus this week we’re adding in all those fun summer plans that I labored over during the spring…literacy centers, math centers, and lots of reading.

Around the house…just a little here and a little there…Daxson’s still pulling most of the weight around here, but at least I’m a little more helpful than I was last week!

I am pondering…monotony.

I am praying…to find grace in the midst of chaos.

One of my favorite things…big brothers eager to hold baby sister.

A peek into my day…

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