I have had a rough couple of days in some ways and then delightful days in other ways. Things have been really just off kilter for me. As I have tried to sort things out I have not been writing near as often on my blogs.
Generally I process better through writing and chatting with friends. But some of what I was dealing with, well it was hard to put into words. I am still struggling a bit with some thoughts but realize that I really need to be writing if I am going to work through it all.
First let me share some really awesome stuff~
Sunday morning I woke up and I really didn't feel like leaving the house. I would have been content snuggled up all day on the sofa with the kids doing not much of anything. But...
Here came my baby girl, bouncing out of her room, dress in hand telling me to get up and get ready, church starts in an hour. So I drug myself out of bed and got in the shower... Soon we were off to church. I had the opportunity to talk to someone at church who really impacted my day. So even though I didn't really want to go and was a reluctant member of the congregation, it was all for good and I am blessed because I went. There will be a little more on this in just a bit.
After church, my little bit wanted to play outside so bad. So we packed a lunch and off we went to the park...
Picnic in the park and playing all afternoon really was a lot of fun. Relaxing for sure. While Elizabeth was off playing, Allen and I snuggled on the blanket, watching and just being close to God out there.
So then Monday it was a day of errands as I walked from one end of town to the other. When the baby and I started out it was just a tad over 50 degrees. Fall is here indeed! The crisp cool mornings have arrived!
I was once more reminded that day, just how lucky I was to have been put in a position where we didn't have a car for so long and how much we can enjoy from walking places. The pace is slower, there is so much to see and enjoy, and there is time to reflect, talk with God, and get into right places mentally and emotionally.
Then when my little bear got home from school~ the four of us headed over to the Frosty Mill~
These are the moments of memory making and fun~
So then yesterday, Tuesday... once more I had some errands to run and so the little guy and I headed out bright and early. We were joined by my older son a little later and had a fun morning with the three of us. Really all was enjoyable. Then evening came and the little bear had Bible Quest. The kids are all sure enjoying the start of the year of Bible Quest and getting into the lessons.
And then that brings us to today~ another busy day. Allen's developmental teacher was here this morning. Today was an assessment day. It was very rewarding to hear that Allen is developing right on schedule and a few things a bit a head of schedule. His fine motor skills are flourishing now. His gross motor skills are also right on target. He is pulling himself up to stand now~
I am amazed at how fast he is growing up. So after Allen's thing, Allen, Eugene and I went and did a couple of loads of laundry (reminder to be GRATEFUL for having a washer and dryer in the house when I get into a house again!) After laundry we headed down to the store to get some milk and fresh fruit. Fresh fruit season is going to be coming to an end soon. I want to take advantage of what we can get on the cheap for as long as possible.
Then Elizabeth had a girl scout meeting this afternoon. LOL in all my infinite wisdom, I took a look at where the meeting was at and thought, oh thats close, lets walk... NEVER AGAIN! It is a long walk up the hill to where her meeting was, a long hot walk. Live and learn :)
Her meeting was great and we now have the schedule for the next few months. It is going to be a busy year, with lots of activities going on. After the meeting, we walked home... Again, although the walk to the meeting was exhausting, the walk home really had a few moments of gratitude for being able to walk and enjoy all that God has given us. I don't know if you can see them~ but here are pictures from three different places on our walk home where we saw deer~
A deer resting in the shade, a deer crossing the road, and a small herd in the gully
God truly does shower us with blessings if we just stop for a minute to enjoy them. I love watching the deer, seeing the wildlife that I don't always get to get pictures of to share but get the mental pictures of. I love the family moments I get to enjoy with my children. And...
My grandson came by tonight for a visit! I love my grandbabies and don't get to see them near as often as I would like. I only got to see the one tonight, this ones brother was at home and of course my other grandson we aren't allowed to see at all because of his Mom and my son not getting along.
There is my grandson, not wanting to sit for the picture... he wanted to play with Allen's truck :)
