We had several activities this week plus Lamb 1 and 2 had to write legislative bills for participating in Stonesetters next January. This was the first year they participated so they needed some help and I spent a long time reading the directions so I was sure it was in the correct font and everything required. I think they both had good ideas for bills, especially considering they never did this before. I will blog more about Stonesetters as it gets closer to January. So my decluttering happened in-between activities and no extra cleaning was done this week. Here's what I did accomplish.
*ordered some Snapfish and Shutterfly free or cheap deals to pick up some presents for Christmas and some of our family Christmas cards
*we have our DVDs organized in a binder. For several months there has been a pile of DVDs and CDs in our living room. Some were birthday presents and some came home with us from our trip to IN. Our whole family worked on organizing all those and recycled all the cases. We also made a pile of DVDs that the Lambs could watch once or twice and then we could give them away.
*last Sunday I spent the whole day in our library decluttering. Our VCR was broken so we disconnected the old one and hooked up one I brought home from my parents. Sometimes Lamb 2 and 3 will watch a VHS tape while Lamb 1 is watching TV or a movie downstairs. I put a whole bunch of VHS tapes to get rid of. I still have a project to go through a few more homemade VHS tapes and decide what is worth transferring. Now I am able to do that with the new VCR.
I went through all the wrapping paper and gift bags and put a whole bunch of that for the bazaar. Most were from gifts we received in MN and since we still haven't used them 4 years later, I doubt I ever will.
We have about 1/2 a dozen boxes of books in the library closet that don't fit on the shelves. Ram helped me go through those boxes and decide what to get rid of.
Once the library closet was all organized then I worked on the library. I had a few bags of unfinished craft projects. I got some of that ready for taking to the church ladies and threw the rest out. (They were happy to get everything, especially the old jeans.) We have the science and history books that we are using in homeschool this year on a book cart. I got that organized. Ram organized our playing cards and made sure we had complete decks. When all that was completed the Lambs vacuumed the library for me. It hasn't had clear floor to vacuum for a couple of years!
The shelves still need to be cataloged and organized, but the library looks a lot better.
*I packed up a box for my sister of craft stuff and other stuff I have found in my cleaning out. I wrapped a few birthday presents for her and my brother-in-law. I mailed that box.
*I found some items in my cleaning out that would make excellent baby presents-some were toys never opened and some were clothes with the tags on. I have a baby shower to attend next Saturday for a first baby in the family. I found out it's a boy so I chose boy items and wrapped them. I also filled a grocery bag with items the Lambs no longer use but she may find useful. I will make clear the bag of stuff is extra, not her present, and she is free to donate whatever she can't use.
*Ram took two bags to the used kids store and they gave us credit for everything except one set of books. I was shocked that they took everything.
*I completed one more file drawer. I recombined from the other file drawers and now one file cabinet drawer is completely empty! 8 more file cabinet drawers to go.
*cataloged and reshelved the 400s in our library. This is a small section, but we have some English grammar and Latin books.
*cataloged the 500s in our library. I still need to reshelve these. This is a huge section and there was not very much that we were willing to part with. Ram likes math and I like science books!
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Friday, October 9, 2015
Autumn
On Thursday I was talking to a mom at the park. She said she felt so strange putting her sun tea on the porch next to her pumpkins.
Ram just got some new shorts. When I told my mom she was confused that he got new shorts in October. None of us have worn pants yet this season except for Ram to wear to work.
We joined a P.E. Co-op this year. One day was canceled because of rain. The rest of the days so far this year have been very hot. We give the kids plenty of water breaks. Even the day that it was lightly raining it was hot. That just made it humid and hot.
I have made a great effort to leave the air conditioning off since October 1. October 1-8 were what I call "almost free" energy days at our house. Both the A/C and the heat were off at our house. The windows were open and some nights we used ceiling fans. Some of those nights it was difficult to leave the A/C off, but we made it. I often heard the neighbor's A/C was on while I had my windows open.
Today it was 90 degrees and we were home all day. This afternoon I broke down and turned the A/C on. Even with the A/C on for several hours it is still over 80 degrees in our house.
Tonight we picked eggplant, peppers, and pumpkins from our garden. We left several vegetables on the plants because it is still warm enough for them to grow more. This is the best year our garden has ever done since we moved here. Abnormally high temperatures really helped our garden.
Tomorrow we are going to take our pumpkins to be judged. On the calendar it is time for the harvest festival, but the weather doesn't seem like it yet.
Maybe we'll feel like having pumpkin desserts and hot chocolate in early December?
Ram just got some new shorts. When I told my mom she was confused that he got new shorts in October. None of us have worn pants yet this season except for Ram to wear to work.
We joined a P.E. Co-op this year. One day was canceled because of rain. The rest of the days so far this year have been very hot. We give the kids plenty of water breaks. Even the day that it was lightly raining it was hot. That just made it humid and hot.
I have made a great effort to leave the air conditioning off since October 1. October 1-8 were what I call "almost free" energy days at our house. Both the A/C and the heat were off at our house. The windows were open and some nights we used ceiling fans. Some of those nights it was difficult to leave the A/C off, but we made it. I often heard the neighbor's A/C was on while I had my windows open.
Today it was 90 degrees and we were home all day. This afternoon I broke down and turned the A/C on. Even with the A/C on for several hours it is still over 80 degrees in our house.
Tonight we picked eggplant, peppers, and pumpkins from our garden. We left several vegetables on the plants because it is still warm enough for them to grow more. This is the best year our garden has ever done since we moved here. Abnormally high temperatures really helped our garden.
Tomorrow we are going to take our pumpkins to be judged. On the calendar it is time for the harvest festival, but the weather doesn't seem like it yet.
Maybe we'll feel like having pumpkin desserts and hot chocolate in early December?
Friday, October 2, 2015
Declutter/Cleaning Progress Update 1
- 3 file drawers of teaching materials organized-These drawers contain language arts, science, and history. A lot went in the recycling bin! 9 file drawers left to organize!
- We have been eating through our pantry and freezer. I made a huge batch of granola, a bean dip, paleo chocolate chip cookies, and Chex Mix. Ram made a double batch of snails. We have 3 cans of snails left to eat. I have in mind some other recipes to use up ingredients.
- Our bathroom was cleaned well and the cupboards were organized.
- I went through all the kitchen cupboards with dishes etc. A lot went to the bazaar pile. My sister started to help me organize my spices when she visited in 2012. I finally completed that project!
- I subscribed to a teaching magazine called Mailbox from 1996-2004. It had excellent ideas for all school subjects and for crafts. I went through and pulled out the ideas that I thought we might use in homeschool or if I return to the classroom. I recycled the rest. What I am most proud of is then I filed all the ideas I kept. This took a few days of free time. I wish I would have had this organized when I was in the classroom. I used some of the ideas, but not as many as I would have used if I would have had it organized.
- I scheduled appointments for my mammogram and for me to go to the eye doctor. I think we have either already completed or have scheduled all routine doctor appointments necessary for 2015.
- Ram tried to sell 4 full boxes of books at the used bookstore. They bought 2 whole boxes. There was one set of books that they did not buy that we will try to sell at the bazaar. Ram got credit and bought 4 books. There was a wide variety of books and I was surprised they bought almost all of them except for that set. The books that Ram bought with his credit were on his wish list so that reduced his list. We still have a couple of dollars credit left to spend.
- I organized the give away piles-bazaar, used kids store, just donate. I will try to deliver this stuff soon.
- I made a list of stuff that needed to be replaced that I have noticed during my decluttering. The Lambs needed a new shower curtain liner and I needed a new oven mitt and items like that. I bought a couple of items during my weekly shopping and used a coupon at Bed Bath and Beyond for a couple more items. I have a couple of items left on this list to keep my eye out for a good deal.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Camping
Lamb 1 is required to help set up a tent and go camping at least once while he is a Cub Scout. Last fall when we were supposed to go camping he got sick. Then we were unable to go camping this summer because we went to IN for a month. We were beginning to run out of time to do this requirement.
We decided to set up the tent in the backyard. I couldn't believe the weather here, it was 95 degrees yesterday! I couldn't believe I was letting my Lambs sleep outside at the end of September. We first got the tent in May a few years ago. They wanted to sleep out in the new tent right away. I brought them inside in the middle of the night because it was too cold for them to be out there. With the weather prediction of getting just below 60 last night, I was fine with them staying out there all night.
Yesterday Lamb 1 and Ram set up the tent. The Lambs took a long time to settle down and go to sleep in the tent. About 12:30 Ram took his sleeping bag and went out there with them. I was concerned Ram would be sore after sleeping out there last night. But I was glad he went out there especially for the sake of Lamb 3. I was afraid that Lamb 3 would have to go to the bathroom and be all confused where he was and how to get to the bathroom.
I had encouraged the Lambs to take sweatshirts out there even if they didn't need them at bedtime. I figured if they woke up in the night and were cold could put a sweatshirt with a hood on so they could last the night. They had a difficult time thinking it would cool down enough to need a sweatshirt. Lamb 2 asked if he could wear a tank top because he was so hot at bedtime.
About 4am Lamb 2 woke up crying and cold. He was on top of his sleeping bag but not in it. Ram was really glad he was out there to tell him to climb in his sleeping bag. Soon Lamb 1 also woke up cold. They lasted awhile longer, but Lamb 1 especially was cold. Ram made everyone get up and come inside and sleep in their beds the rest of the night. We told Lamb 1 he did fulfill his requirement because he helped set up the tent and he slept in the tent until 5am. We reminded him that many people that go camping plan to get up at 5am.
Lamb 1 had Cub Scout fundraising scheduled for 10am this morning. We all woke up at 9:30am. Ram and Lamb 1 had to hurry to get ready. Ram was very tired this afternoon. I wanted them to take a picture in the tent, but this afternoon the tent was put away without taking a picture. Oh well.
We have been home the last couple of days and I tried to suffer through without turning on the Air Conditioning. After supper tonight I told Ram I just couldn't take it any longer. We closed windows and turned on the A/C. The first day of fall has come on the calendar, but I will be glad when the weather acts like the first day of fall. I suppose I should be careful what I wish for because we still have one more month of outside PE class and cross country. I do want some fall days where we don't have to turn on the A/C or the heat.
We decided to set up the tent in the backyard. I couldn't believe the weather here, it was 95 degrees yesterday! I couldn't believe I was letting my Lambs sleep outside at the end of September. We first got the tent in May a few years ago. They wanted to sleep out in the new tent right away. I brought them inside in the middle of the night because it was too cold for them to be out there. With the weather prediction of getting just below 60 last night, I was fine with them staying out there all night.
Yesterday Lamb 1 and Ram set up the tent. The Lambs took a long time to settle down and go to sleep in the tent. About 12:30 Ram took his sleeping bag and went out there with them. I was concerned Ram would be sore after sleeping out there last night. But I was glad he went out there especially for the sake of Lamb 3. I was afraid that Lamb 3 would have to go to the bathroom and be all confused where he was and how to get to the bathroom.
I had encouraged the Lambs to take sweatshirts out there even if they didn't need them at bedtime. I figured if they woke up in the night and were cold could put a sweatshirt with a hood on so they could last the night. They had a difficult time thinking it would cool down enough to need a sweatshirt. Lamb 2 asked if he could wear a tank top because he was so hot at bedtime.
About 4am Lamb 2 woke up crying and cold. He was on top of his sleeping bag but not in it. Ram was really glad he was out there to tell him to climb in his sleeping bag. Soon Lamb 1 also woke up cold. They lasted awhile longer, but Lamb 1 especially was cold. Ram made everyone get up and come inside and sleep in their beds the rest of the night. We told Lamb 1 he did fulfill his requirement because he helped set up the tent and he slept in the tent until 5am. We reminded him that many people that go camping plan to get up at 5am.
Lamb 1 had Cub Scout fundraising scheduled for 10am this morning. We all woke up at 9:30am. Ram and Lamb 1 had to hurry to get ready. Ram was very tired this afternoon. I wanted them to take a picture in the tent, but this afternoon the tent was put away without taking a picture. Oh well.
We have been home the last couple of days and I tried to suffer through without turning on the Air Conditioning. After supper tonight I told Ram I just couldn't take it any longer. We closed windows and turned on the A/C. The first day of fall has come on the calendar, but I will be glad when the weather acts like the first day of fall. I suppose I should be careful what I wish for because we still have one more month of outside PE class and cross country. I do want some fall days where we don't have to turn on the A/C or the heat.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
I don't think it was coincidence...
In 2013 we went to an annual event at the park. One of the booths was sponsored by Brain Balance. I signed our name up for the door prize. Out of all those hundreds or possibly even thousands of people at the event, our name was chosen. They only chose one name. We won a free evaluation. It was perfect timing because we really didn't know what to do about Lamb 2. He went through the evaluation and they discussed the results with us. We did not use Brain Balance services, but hearing what they thought was wrong was very helpful. It got us in the direction of seeing a developmental optometrist and Lamb 2 doing vision therapy. They were very helpful even though we were honest that we would not be using their services beyond the free evaluation.
In 2014 we returned to this event at the park. Lamb 1 had just begun Cub Scouts so he did some fundraising at this event. While Ram was with him at the Cub Scout booth, I walked around the other booths with the other Lambs. One booth was giving a local newspaper deal. All days of the week for $6 a month, good for a year. We did sign up and loved that deal. Lamb 1 enjoyed reading the sports daily. I enjoyed getting the grocery store ads on Wednesday, and coupons on Friday and Sunday. Ram really does enjoy reading the daily paper. It was so worth $6 a month as we saved more than that in coupons. We also saw some local events in the paper that we may not have heard about without the paper. When the year long deal was up, the salesman told me to unsubscribe for a month and then he could give me a deal again. It won't be as low as it was last year, but it will be a good deal.
In 2015 we went back to this park event. I didn't see any booth for Brain Balance. The deal the newspaper booth was giving was much higher than $6 a month. It will be much better for me to contact the salesman and tell him about our deal last year and he will give me a good deal for this year. We had a good time at this event and the Lambs even made marshmallow catapults at the library booth.
The Lambs went in this van and played video games at the end of our day at this event this year. While they were having fun, I reflected on the fact that we won the Brain Balance evaluation two years ago and we got the newspaper deal last year. We didn't get any good deals this year, but we are thankful that we did have those good deals before. We thank God for providing Brain Balance for Lamb 2 when we needed it and also for the newspaper deal.
In 2014 we returned to this event at the park. Lamb 1 had just begun Cub Scouts so he did some fundraising at this event. While Ram was with him at the Cub Scout booth, I walked around the other booths with the other Lambs. One booth was giving a local newspaper deal. All days of the week for $6 a month, good for a year. We did sign up and loved that deal. Lamb 1 enjoyed reading the sports daily. I enjoyed getting the grocery store ads on Wednesday, and coupons on Friday and Sunday. Ram really does enjoy reading the daily paper. It was so worth $6 a month as we saved more than that in coupons. We also saw some local events in the paper that we may not have heard about without the paper. When the year long deal was up, the salesman told me to unsubscribe for a month and then he could give me a deal again. It won't be as low as it was last year, but it will be a good deal.
In 2015 we went back to this park event. I didn't see any booth for Brain Balance. The deal the newspaper booth was giving was much higher than $6 a month. It will be much better for me to contact the salesman and tell him about our deal last year and he will give me a good deal for this year. We had a good time at this event and the Lambs even made marshmallow catapults at the library booth.
The Lambs went in this van and played video games at the end of our day at this event this year. While they were having fun, I reflected on the fact that we won the Brain Balance evaluation two years ago and we got the newspaper deal last year. We didn't get any good deals this year, but we are thankful that we did have those good deals before. We thank God for providing Brain Balance for Lamb 2 when we needed it and also for the newspaper deal.
Monday, September 21, 2015
Our weekend
Friday
I had an annual checkup for my thyroid. I waited 45 minutes to see the doctor. She spent about 5 minutes with me and then I had to wait another 15 minutes for my labs. My blood pressure was good and I expected her to say everything was good and she would see me next year just like she has the past few years. She shocked me by asking if I was ready for a thyroidectomy yet! She explained that most people in my situation would be ready to just remove the thyroid after this many years of abnormal lab results and a goiter as big as mine. But because of my Factor II she is hesitant to do surgery if I don't NEED it. I left the office with the understanding that if my lab results are different from my normal we will think about the thyroidectomy more seriously, if they are stable for me (they won't be normal) then we'll talk about it again next year. I left that appointment a little shaken by what she said plus upset that I spent an hour waiting for less than 10 minutes of time with the doctor and drawing my labs. Oh how I miss my endocrinologist in MN!
Then I ran errands. Staples to use a coupon before it expired. Pick up a free newspaper with coupons before grocery shopping. Buy a piano book for Lamb 2. Grocery store. Starbucks for a treat after going to the doctor.
After a late lunch, Ram took Lamb 2 and 3 to buy shoes. Lamb 2 is now in men's size 7 1/2. In about 1/2 a size his shoe size will be the same as mine! We had a bunch of coupons and they had a bunch of deals so with tax Lamb 3's sandals were less than $2! Currently all 3 Lambs are happy with their shoes they own.
Ram also got some liquor store boxes for us to use to give away stuff during my declutter projects. I have already filled 2/3 of the boxes he got. He also refilled the propane tank for our gas grill.
Then I ran a couple more errands. Used kids store to try to trade in some stuff and buy some dress shirts for Lamb 1 and 2. I only got $9 credit but they took most of what I took in. I just have a few things left to distribute to friends with boys. I used about half of our credit (we had some credit from before) and Lamb 1 and 2 have several dress shirts to choose from now for Stonecutters in January. Then I went shopping at Walmart.
Ram made turkey tetrazzini for supper. We had not made it for a couple of years. We used gluten free pasta but it was still full of dairy. Everyone ate it except for Lamb 3. Even Lamb 1 ate it (we left cheese out of part of it for him). Lamb 3 tried it and then ate some leftovers instead. We got the Lambs to bed on time ready for a busy day on Saturday.
Saturday
We had a lot of events scheduled for Saturday but we had to say no to several of the events because we just couldn't do everything. Why is everything always scheduled at once?
The Lambs had a cross country meet at the same time as Ram had a meeting at church. At Ram's meeting we found out he will not be going to the Synodical convention in Milwaukee next summer. Another pastor was elected to go and also another alternate. We can cross that off our list for our summer plans.
At the cross country meet Lamb 1 was 4th place and Lamb 2 was 8th place out of a group of about 25 kids ages 9-12 running the 3K. This meet was practice, the next meet is when they give out ribbons. The weather was beautiful. I made everyone bring sweatshirts but we took them off before we even got out of the car.
I shopped at a local grocery store having a sale on "health and beauty" items. I mainly stocked up on vitamins for the Lambs. I did some other grocery shopping while I was there.
In the afternoon we went to an event at a local park. The Lambs enjoyed going to the different booths and getting free candy and also toothbrushes. The weather was really beautiful for September.
We ate leftovers when we got home. It was a fun day with lots of time outside.
Sunday
After church there was a voter's meeting. Ram was at church for several hours between church, voter's meeting, and clean up/talk to people with concerns.
When we got home I made pancakes for the Lambs. There were actually leftovers because I made a triple batch. That will be nice for breakfasts this week. I cleaned up the kitchen and did dishes.
Then I spent several hours cleaning and organizing the Lamb bathroom. I washed the shower curtain and scrubbed the shower. I organized their linens in there. I cleaned the rest of the bathroom. I washed the walls and doors and door frames. I cleaned the floor. I cleaned out their bathroom cupboards and threw a bunch of junk out. They now have toothpaste, toothbrushes, chapstick, and band aids organized!
I ran a bunch of toothbrushes through a dishwasher cycle and soaked the battery toothbrushes in vinegar and then rinsed them. Lamb 2 and 3 still like to take baths with a few bath toys. I went through the bath toys and threw a bunch out and washed the rest. They are drying now and the next step will be to decide to keep a few and give away the rest. The shower curtain is now dry so the next step is to rehang the shower curtain.
Ram made borscht for supper. It used several ingredients from our freezer-I love using up stuff we have. We hadn't had it for awhile and it was so good. I'm thankful I spent the time freezing beets this summer for recipes like this. The Lambs requested homemade Italian sodas for a special treat.
The Lambs spent much of the day watching football and Ram took them to a nearby park for a little while too.
I'm tired after all the cleaning, but thankful to have one room completely clean and organized. It gives me motivation to continue around my house like this!
I had an annual checkup for my thyroid. I waited 45 minutes to see the doctor. She spent about 5 minutes with me and then I had to wait another 15 minutes for my labs. My blood pressure was good and I expected her to say everything was good and she would see me next year just like she has the past few years. She shocked me by asking if I was ready for a thyroidectomy yet! She explained that most people in my situation would be ready to just remove the thyroid after this many years of abnormal lab results and a goiter as big as mine. But because of my Factor II she is hesitant to do surgery if I don't NEED it. I left the office with the understanding that if my lab results are different from my normal we will think about the thyroidectomy more seriously, if they are stable for me (they won't be normal) then we'll talk about it again next year. I left that appointment a little shaken by what she said plus upset that I spent an hour waiting for less than 10 minutes of time with the doctor and drawing my labs. Oh how I miss my endocrinologist in MN!
Then I ran errands. Staples to use a coupon before it expired. Pick up a free newspaper with coupons before grocery shopping. Buy a piano book for Lamb 2. Grocery store. Starbucks for a treat after going to the doctor.
After a late lunch, Ram took Lamb 2 and 3 to buy shoes. Lamb 2 is now in men's size 7 1/2. In about 1/2 a size his shoe size will be the same as mine! We had a bunch of coupons and they had a bunch of deals so with tax Lamb 3's sandals were less than $2! Currently all 3 Lambs are happy with their shoes they own.
Ram also got some liquor store boxes for us to use to give away stuff during my declutter projects. I have already filled 2/3 of the boxes he got. He also refilled the propane tank for our gas grill.
Then I ran a couple more errands. Used kids store to try to trade in some stuff and buy some dress shirts for Lamb 1 and 2. I only got $9 credit but they took most of what I took in. I just have a few things left to distribute to friends with boys. I used about half of our credit (we had some credit from before) and Lamb 1 and 2 have several dress shirts to choose from now for Stonecutters in January. Then I went shopping at Walmart.
Ram made turkey tetrazzini for supper. We had not made it for a couple of years. We used gluten free pasta but it was still full of dairy. Everyone ate it except for Lamb 3. Even Lamb 1 ate it (we left cheese out of part of it for him). Lamb 3 tried it and then ate some leftovers instead. We got the Lambs to bed on time ready for a busy day on Saturday.
Saturday
We had a lot of events scheduled for Saturday but we had to say no to several of the events because we just couldn't do everything. Why is everything always scheduled at once?
The Lambs had a cross country meet at the same time as Ram had a meeting at church. At Ram's meeting we found out he will not be going to the Synodical convention in Milwaukee next summer. Another pastor was elected to go and also another alternate. We can cross that off our list for our summer plans.
At the cross country meet Lamb 1 was 4th place and Lamb 2 was 8th place out of a group of about 25 kids ages 9-12 running the 3K. This meet was practice, the next meet is when they give out ribbons. The weather was beautiful. I made everyone bring sweatshirts but we took them off before we even got out of the car.
I shopped at a local grocery store having a sale on "health and beauty" items. I mainly stocked up on vitamins for the Lambs. I did some other grocery shopping while I was there.
In the afternoon we went to an event at a local park. The Lambs enjoyed going to the different booths and getting free candy and also toothbrushes. The weather was really beautiful for September.
We ate leftovers when we got home. It was a fun day with lots of time outside.
Sunday
After church there was a voter's meeting. Ram was at church for several hours between church, voter's meeting, and clean up/talk to people with concerns.
When we got home I made pancakes for the Lambs. There were actually leftovers because I made a triple batch. That will be nice for breakfasts this week. I cleaned up the kitchen and did dishes.
Then I spent several hours cleaning and organizing the Lamb bathroom. I washed the shower curtain and scrubbed the shower. I organized their linens in there. I cleaned the rest of the bathroom. I washed the walls and doors and door frames. I cleaned the floor. I cleaned out their bathroom cupboards and threw a bunch of junk out. They now have toothpaste, toothbrushes, chapstick, and band aids organized!
I ran a bunch of toothbrushes through a dishwasher cycle and soaked the battery toothbrushes in vinegar and then rinsed them. Lamb 2 and 3 still like to take baths with a few bath toys. I went through the bath toys and threw a bunch out and washed the rest. They are drying now and the next step will be to decide to keep a few and give away the rest. The shower curtain is now dry so the next step is to rehang the shower curtain.
Ram made borscht for supper. It used several ingredients from our freezer-I love using up stuff we have. We hadn't had it for awhile and it was so good. I'm thankful I spent the time freezing beets this summer for recipes like this. The Lambs requested homemade Italian sodas for a special treat.
The Lambs spent much of the day watching football and Ram took them to a nearby park for a little while too.
I'm tired after all the cleaning, but thankful to have one room completely clean and organized. It gives me motivation to continue around my house like this!
Sunday, September 20, 2015
Remember the Sabbath Day?
When we moved here our public library was closed on Sundays. They are now open on Sunday afternoons. I refuse to use the library on Sundays. I won't even return books on Sunday even though a machine checks them in. I have considered working at the public library part time or even full time if I have to return to work. Since they are open on Sunday I don't want to work there. I suppose I should be grateful that they are still closed Sunday mornings.
Last year we had a couple of times that we had to really hurry after Sunday School to get to Cub Scout events. Many of the Sunday events were optional but there were a couple that it was important for Lamb 1 to attend. Those events were held Sunday afternoons.
This year there seems to be even more Cub Scout events scheduled on Sunday. So far we can sign up for a later time to sell at the fundraising events or they are optional. But some of the other dens even have den meetings on Sunday mornings.
I was talking to someone on Friday and they said that babysitting classes for teenagers are now held on Sunday because too many kids had too many other commitments on Saturdays. This mom said it is great because her daughter will be busy from 9-3 and she can easily take her and pick her up since she is not working that day.
I think it is getting more and more difficult for families to follow the third commandment. It becomes a great teaching moment for our children of why our family will not attend activities on Sunday mornings.
Last year we had a couple of times that we had to really hurry after Sunday School to get to Cub Scout events. Many of the Sunday events were optional but there were a couple that it was important for Lamb 1 to attend. Those events were held Sunday afternoons.
This year there seems to be even more Cub Scout events scheduled on Sunday. So far we can sign up for a later time to sell at the fundraising events or they are optional. But some of the other dens even have den meetings on Sunday mornings.
I was talking to someone on Friday and they said that babysitting classes for teenagers are now held on Sunday because too many kids had too many other commitments on Saturdays. This mom said it is great because her daughter will be busy from 9-3 and she can easily take her and pick her up since she is not working that day.
I think it is getting more and more difficult for families to follow the third commandment. It becomes a great teaching moment for our children of why our family will not attend activities on Sunday mornings.
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