Sep. 1, 2006
Another week comes and goes.

This week seemed more challenging than the last couple.  I think it is because we have so much going on outside the home.

Every other Monday I have midwife appts.  This week I wasn't as big as previously (only 3 cm over my expected rather than 4cm).  We usually do some grocery shopping and stop by the library when we are in town.

Every Tuesday morning we have staff meeting for all of the staff.  I try to bring a DVD to keep the kids entertained as there is no child care during those times.  The bigger girls seem to do alright, but 3dd2 keeps coming in and out of the meetings if I don't have a DVD for them to see.  We are usually done by 10:30 or 11:00am, but that has thrown our whole morning off, and so we end up doing the bulk of our school in the afternoon when they are more tired.

Every Wednesday afternoon we go into town to take the girls to Children's Choir at church.  They love this, and their teacher is very good with them.  I like that they are learning to sing in a group and lots of other good music stuff.  We usually don't make it home by suppertime, so we either bring our lunch with us or get something in town.

On Thursdays I either go to prayer and intercession for an hour or dh does.  This week was his turn.  Although I was home with the girls, we just couldn't get in a groove with our learning.  I think it had a lot to do with being tired (including me), and a 2 yo who doesn't want to be quiet while Mommy reads.  I need to find some things to entertain her with for the read-aloud times.  She used to be content to color or draw like the girls were doing, but now she jabbers so much the girls can't hear.  This morning she decided she wanted to work on using scissors.  I didn't mind as long as she stayed where we could monitor what she was doing.  However, this morning she was so pleased with every cut she made that she hyped, "I cut, Mom!  Look!"  Finally, when she tired of this and we were trying to get through with our science (birds), I had to send her to her room to play and threaten her with spanks if she came out.  I had to physically take her there under much protest too.  Sigh.  I was totally exhausted by lunchtime yesterday!

Today things went better.  We got most of our work done before lunch.  This afternoon I cleaned all of the floors, dusted, and wiped some cabinets and windows.

I sure love having time to blog today too!

3dd2 has been doing great this week with her potty training.  The last two nights have even been dry.  Can it be that we are finally making some headway?!  Yea!

Tomorrow Tim's brother, his wife and two daughters are coming for a visit.  I don't know how much blogging I will get in before the weekend.  If not, I will see you all on Monday!  Have a great holiday!

In Christ,

Carol

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Sep. 1, 2006 - Wait!

Posted by Jocelyndixon

Are you expecting too!! Cool! I didn't know that... Mom is trying to find a midwife because ours moved... and IN. has come up with some dumb laws about midwifery... Everyone is leaving because of it! I hope we find a good midwife. I hope you are feeling well. Thank you for your loving comment. Tigerlily sure enjjoys getting your comments and so do I! I consider you my friend too and I hope I can go on a HSb trip and meet everyone!

Garo galu vaer (Have a Blessed day!)
Sincerely,

Jocelyn

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Sep. 1, 2006 - Life and learning (0:

Posted by Canadagirl

Hi I hope things smooth out for you soon. Enjoy having your family over and I pray you have a blessed week-end. I ended up answering you questions about my house on my post. (0:
In Him,

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Sep. 2, 2006 - find some time to rest

Posted by javamamma

I hope you find some time to REST this Labor Day weekend!

Jaci was very excited to get a letter from your daughter. She responded and mailed her letter the same day! Thanks for suggesting it.

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Sep. 2, 2006 - J.C.

Posted by javamamma

Jaci's name is pronounced "Jaycee". People mistake it for J.C. I thought we made the name up but since we named her that we have heard of several girls named "Jaycee" but none spelled the same. :o)

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Sep. 3, 2006 - Untitled Comment

Posted by kleo30

Hi Carol,

You are busy! But it sounds like a good busy. When is your baby due? I'd love a baby but since we're not having any more, I just live through all my friends that are lol....

I'm procrastinating getting ready for church, so I better soon. Have a blessed holiday!

~Kelly

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