May. 14, 2006
A new home
I'm all settled into the new place. It's been a little over a month since we got here and we're loving it. It's quieter but giving us more time to get schoolwork done. My friend, Fran, came with her children for a visit. It was so good to have them over. I have had company but there's nothing quite like a girlfriend to cheer you. We've learned so many things together and sharing how God's working in our lives is an amazing bond.
I'm enjoying the old "villa" but it is bitterly cold at the moment. The house temp is usually 16 or 17 degrees C. I wake up and ponder doing school from my warm bed!! I have a heating pad on my mattress so it's extra hard to get out of bed in the morning. I still got up this morning to make my husband's lunch but jumped right back in and stayed there until 8:30am!
We've been reading lots of books lately because the television is trash and we don't want to let our kids see the homosexuality in the commercials let alone the sitcoms. It's just awful. I can honestly say that a book is much more enjoyable and I'm not much of a reader! We took away the playstation last week for some behaviour and the kids are reading more too. I'm so pleased. I don't ever want to bring it out again!! I'm sounding a little self righteous, but if anyone out there is even thinking about getting rid of the awful playstation, I'm so glad I at least put it in the closet. Next step is the garbage! Pray for me!
We are enjoying our new church. It's wonderful feeling a part of a family, or should I say THE family. The struggle now is finding friends close to home. We're going to join the Manukau Homeschool support group. I've met a few moms who belong and they seemed very lovely. One had 5 kids and one 4. I'm going to the homeschooling retreat in June. I can't wait to meet all those wonderful moms of 8, 10, and 12 kids!!! I've been on such a journey this past year with regards to growing our family. But I'll save that for another entry.
I'm enjoying the old "villa" but it is bitterly cold at the moment. The house temp is usually 16 or 17 degrees C. I wake up and ponder doing school from my warm bed!! I have a heating pad on my mattress so it's extra hard to get out of bed in the morning. I still got up this morning to make my husband's lunch but jumped right back in and stayed there until 8:30am!
We've been reading lots of books lately because the television is trash and we don't want to let our kids see the homosexuality in the commercials let alone the sitcoms. It's just awful. I can honestly say that a book is much more enjoyable and I'm not much of a reader! We took away the playstation last week for some behaviour and the kids are reading more too. I'm so pleased. I don't ever want to bring it out again!! I'm sounding a little self righteous, but if anyone out there is even thinking about getting rid of the awful playstation, I'm so glad I at least put it in the closet. Next step is the garbage! Pray for me!
We are enjoying our new church. It's wonderful feeling a part of a family, or should I say THE family. The struggle now is finding friends close to home. We're going to join the Manukau Homeschool support group. I've met a few moms who belong and they seemed very lovely. One had 5 kids and one 4. I'm going to the homeschooling retreat in June. I can't wait to meet all those wonderful moms of 8, 10, and 12 kids!!! I've been on such a journey this past year with regards to growing our family. But I'll save that for another entry.
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Posted by joyismystrength Hey Marilyn!
It's great to hear from you. I'm so glad that your settling into your new routines and surroundings. We're finding that our new home is quieter too, but it's amazing how life can still intervene and find a way of distracting one from goals. However, I'm learning that God is the master of those circumstances too and sometimes that IS the lesson for the day. Allowing Him to teach us through our disruptions.
While your enduring your bitter cold, we're just starting to appreciate the warmth of summery weather. Our house is going to be really HOT in the height of summer due to our all our west-facing windows. We're going to need to invest in a few decent fans.
I enjoy reading to the kids too. Computer and Playstation and all the other technological toys have the ability to play real havoc with family life. Something rebels within me when everyone is quietly settled into their own corner with some kind of device. What happened to being sociable, playing games together, going for a walk, etc. This is a real challenge to most families.
I'm glad church is working out for you. And, what a treasure to find a group of homeschooling Moms who can suppport you in your journey. I'm enjoying my women's care group the most at present. God continues to stretch me and bring me into new places of learning and revelation. Praying you have a blessed day today.
Warm hugs... Jan
It's great to hear from you. I'm so glad that your settling into your new routines and surroundings. We're finding that our new home is quieter too, but it's amazing how life can still intervene and find a way of distracting one from goals. However, I'm learning that God is the master of those circumstances too and sometimes that IS the lesson for the day. Allowing Him to teach us through our disruptions.
While your enduring your bitter cold, we're just starting to appreciate the warmth of summery weather. Our house is going to be really HOT in the height of summer due to our all our west-facing windows. We're going to need to invest in a few decent fans.
I enjoy reading to the kids too. Computer and Playstation and all the other technological toys have the ability to play real havoc with family life. Something rebels within me when everyone is quietly settled into their own corner with some kind of device. What happened to being sociable, playing games together, going for a walk, etc. This is a real challenge to most families.
I'm glad church is working out for you. And, what a treasure to find a group of homeschooling Moms who can suppport you in your journey. I'm enjoying my women's care group the most at present. God continues to stretch me and bring me into new places of learning and revelation. Praying you have a blessed day today.
Warm hugs... Jan