The last time I blogged here, I was pretty upset. We were going through a time of uncertainty, dealing with a lot of family issues (my extended family) and I was learning and growing. Since then, a lot of things have happened.

I've realized that I don't have to come to the rescue of people who are mean or vindictive. No matter how much they need help, it doesn't have to be me that always helps. I backed away from a situation that was physically and emotionally draining and others immediately filled in where I left off. After being told multiple times to "GO HOME! JUST GO HOME!"..........I finally listened and did it. I left the person with their mouth wide open and later heard how awful I was to have left them "when they needed (me) most".  Oh please! I'm sorry, but if I was needed and ***wanted***, they would have treated me with decency and respect! You don't bite the hand that feeds you. Suffice it to say that the complainer is now complaining about those that are in the position I was in, helping, and they're going through exactly the same mess I did. It's sad, isn't it?

In other news............and much more fun news at that..........we're enjoying the Labor Day weekend. Well, my daughter and I are. My husband and sons are roofing today! Not the most wonderful thing in the entire world to do on a holiday weekend, but necessary for our finances.

My daughter and I are enjoying the peace and quiet in our home. It's so nice to have the house to ourselves and to sit in silence, each absorbed in our own thoughts and activities. She loves the silence and often tells me that the boys are "so noisy". They're a bit more loud than we are. lol Well, now's her chance to catch up on enjoying some quiet time!

We've talked about having a bbq this weekend and inviting my stepdaughter and her family. I'm not sure that I'm up for company. I would like to bbq, but a nice quiet weekend is more what I had in mind for celebrating the weekend.

We're getting geared up to start school. We'll be starting on the 3rd. I was going to start on the 2nd (Tuesday), but needed more time to get things together to start. Our finances have been hard hit this year and we've not been able to purchase curriculum. We're depending on the Lord to provide. He has amazed us with a few things already and we'll start with those on Wednesday, the 3rd!

We took a trip to the library the other day and I found one of the most interesting books. "A Treasured Friendship" by Carrie Bender. I've got to see if it's part of a series. It ends on a note that makes me think there is a sequel to it. I'm hoping there's more to the story!

My eldest and youngest each got books that they've devoured. I've walked past the living room several times to find them deeply engrossed in their books. Insomuch, that they didn't even notice I was in the room with them. lol I love to see them reading and enjoying books.

My middle child would prefer to watch movies. We're trying to break this habit, but so far it's proving to be quite a challenge. He's a child of action. He would rather be skateboarding, riding his bike or climbing trees than reading or sitting quietly. He's very much like I was, except that I did love to read as well. I'm hoping to develop that in him.

The kids have been complaining about our recent schedule change. In order to break our summer habit of sleeping in late and going to bed late, I've had to enforce a new routine. They're less than thrilled, but they *are* complying. We're getting the younger two to bed at 9:30 and the oldest to bed at 10 pm. They have to be up at 8 a.m. during the week and can sleep in til 9 on Saturday. Our oldest is thankful that we're letting him stay up later, but often finds himself going to bed with the other kids. He's been working hard with his father lately and he's pretty tired when bedtime rolls around for the others. Getting them up in the morning is another story. My youngest does not seem to think 8 am is a decent hour to arise at. lol 

Well, I suppose I should get back to the laundry and reading the Jane Austen book I checked out. I'm reading Sense and Sensibility and it has proved to be quite a challenge to find quiet time to read it and understand what's being written. I have trouble concentrating when the kids are all talking and carrying on.

I almost forgot, but I need to work on my embroidery project as well. I'm hoping I can get it finished quickly. I have a multitude of other projects that I want to get done, plus I need to get some mending and sewing done. I'm going to take an apron I have and stretch it out on my end roll from the newspaper office and make a pattern for it. Then I'm going to make some aprons for me and my daughter.  So much cheaper than buying them!

Have a blessed weekend and enjoy yourself this Labor Day!

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