It seems that rolling is just not interesting enough.  Naomi has only rolled a couple times since that first time at the beginning of November.  It's as if she's saying, "Okay, I've done that.  What's next?"  LOL

If she is on her tummy on the floor, she either pushes herself backward until she runs into a wall or under the couch, or she's up on all fours rocking away and getting frustrated that she can move the way she wants to!  Sometimes she will manage to move her legs forward and, as a result, her arms collapse under her and she just about crashes her nose into the floor.  It won't be long before I'm chasing her away from the staircase!  LOL

Jeremiah is doing fabulously with his toilet-training.  His challenge is the "number 2s".  There have been a couple of accidents there, but "number 1s" are right on track...or in bowl, whichever way you want to look at it!  I really think that he'll even be out of night nappies soon - he wakes dry so often!  I just have to pick up a few more mattress protectors.  I've only got one at the moment and that's on Eljiah's bed as he wets occassionally - although he hasn't for some time now.

The final day for FDC has been set!  December 1 will be the last day the kids attend FDC.  I'm excited about it!  LOL  Today Elijah spent the day with Michael, Naomi and I instead of going into care.  Next week Jeremiah will stay home and the following week Bethany will stay home.  Then, they will all stay home! 

Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not confident in the kitchen.  I have been spreading my wings a little lately and trying out some recipes.  I am accutely aware that my children won't be confident in the kitchen when they are grown unless they are taught to cook.  And to teach them to cook, I need to know what I'm doing myself!  LOL  A few of the things I've made lately (without the packet mixes) include:

• Chow Mein
• Curried Broccoli Soup (I gave some of this to my parents and it got a glowing report   The kids loved it too!)
• Homemade Sausage Rolls
• Vegie Dip with Crouton Shapes
• Blueberry and Banana Bread
• Smartie Biscuits

The kids helped me with some of these.  They are always asking to help in the kitchen.  Even little Bethany!  She loves to stir whatever is in the saucepan or decorate the biscuits...  I'm wanting to start baking more.  I figure if I make snacks for the kids instead of buying them we can save some money.  (We always have fresh fruit hanging around for snacks too.)

Please be praying for us.  Michael is not working now (that will have to be another post!), and things are uncertain for us.  We don't know...but God knows.

Until next time ~

Grace go with you!