I’m so happy right now because my son is recovering nicely (God is so Good!) and my house looks beautiful!  Of course, it’s raining, gloomy and cold outside, but I’ve got the fireplace going, cocoa on the stove and…did I mention my son is recovering?!!!

Back to the house business—had a “guy” coming for business to stay with us.  That always puts the heat on, so I turned up the gas and made up with my house for being a disaster.  It took a lot of effort, just like any “relationship”, but I think we now have an understanding.  It will continue to be a mess as long as I do nothing.  That’s the deal.

I was so glad to get it done and see it kept that way for more than 24 hours—I just can’t tell you what a relief it is!! J  Tomorrow is my birthday, and the thought of having to clean before starting back on our school schedule Monday…well, I didn’t want to.  As it is, me and the laundry pile still have a bit of negotiating to do today.  Every time I think I have it mastered, it rears its ugly head.  Can laundry sin?  I’m pretty sure it has a horrid sin-nature…oh wait, that would be me and my messy family.  Hmmm.  Well.  Regardless, progress is being made and I’m nearly back on track for Monday. 

BTW…my husband just called me a “library fiend”.  Stating that he’s never even had a library card (how sad!), he’s shocked that I “log in” to the library and visit it regularly.  Poor thing.  Well, I’m off to pick up Lisa Whelchel’s book, "Busy Mom's Guide to Bible Study", and Philip Yancey's "Prayer: Does it Make Any Difference" , then…back to the laundry.