It just seems that by the time I get around to my blog, I'm exhausted and it's really time for bed.  I have to get up at 6am tomorrow (that's pretty early for me this pregnancy, actually) and it's just about 11pm.  I NEED my sleep!

A very quick update on life:

We had the ladies Christmas tea this afternoon - I was running the music part of it.  We sang some carols, there was a trio, a solo, and a duet, oh, and a bit of clarinet, but just a bit.  It was very nice overall and I hope it was a blessing to the ladies there.

I got my mixer back from the shop.  We were given a God-gift in the form of a VERY small bill from them.  Now I just need to test it out with some bread tomorrow...**future reference, I will be purchasing a Bosche (sp?) next time.  I have a nice professional LARGE KitchenAid mixer (around $300) and this is the second time it's been in the shop in under 2 years.  Ugh...and I don't make bread all THAT often, nor do I use too much flour or anything.  Very frustrating!

On that note, I had a friend tell me that today's appliances and their so-called "testing" is usually NOT going to be accurate for my family - so just be prepared.  She said most of them test their products for the "average" family:  2 kids, both parents work, kids in school, etc.  Nothing like a large, homeschooling family that uses their appliance every day, all day.  And she's right!  Just a fact of life.

Ok, well, not much for me in terms of expectations over the next few weeks - just keep my house clean & picked up at all times (to the best of my pregnant ability).  The Pastor has one week left of seminary for this quarter and he'll be *SO* glad when that is done with.  He and I are going to be singing a few songs this December at different events at church, so that's about all I have to work on.  My MIL and BIL are coming for Christmas.  It'll be the first time my MIL has seen this house - and I'm really glad she is making the time to visit us over the holidays!  I can get a bit nervous around her, not as sure of myself as I'd like to be - but I'm honestly glad she is coming.  We will be moving MUCH closer to her (under 2 hours) and I pray this will greatly improve our relationship.

Time for bed....advent starts to tomorrow - I'll post some on our homemade ornaments (from last year which we are reusing) and I'll give the homemade advent wreath a try if I get the time tomorrow.   God bless, have a wonderful Lord's Day!!
~MommaJoy~