Outside my window...The air is crisp and cool, and it's a quiet fall morning. My kids are off to school, so I'm enjoying my quiet house.
I am thinking...about how nice it would be to get back into blogging again. I love having a record of my thoughts and what's happening in our lives, but I've gotten out of the habit of writing things down. Any tips on how to keep this going?
I am thankful...for a slower pace of life now that the kids are attending school. There are lots of things I miss about homeschooling, but I'm enjoying the freedom to focus on other things now, things that benefit my family in different ways than homeschooling did.
One of my favorite things...seeing my kids' creativity and imagination. Toby has been composing music for an upcoming school concert, and I'm so impressed. He said I could share a snippet of his piece.
I am creating...a crocheted baby blanket. Not for anyone in particular, just for the fun of the craft.
I am trying...to get back into the habit of stretching daily. I spent about 6 months this year going to physical therapy and learned in the process that I am very lacking in flexibility. Stretching makes me feel so much better.
I am listening to...the water fountain outside my window. Such a soothing sound.
I am reading...Just finished Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, and I'm working my way through The Adventures of a South Pole Pig with Elliot
I am learning...that this parenting gig really keeps you on your toes! I feel like parenting teenagers is such a balancing act--giving them guidance while also letting them make more of their own decisions/mistakes.
I am looking forward to...BSF this morning, lunch and shopping with my mother-in-law, then a quiet evening at home with my gang tonight.
In my kitchen...Sandwiches with homemade bread, fresh fruit and veggies, and chips are on the menu for supper tonight
A glimpse of my week...We joined our church at a park to eat breakfast burritos and watch the hot air balloons. Such a fun tradition!
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Love it! My blogging tip is to get started by doing one of these posts once a month. Maybe I should take my own tip. ;) Yay for BSF! Is this the first year your kids are in school? Public/private? What led to that decision? I'd enjoy a post about that journey. Parenting teenagers...we're just starting that and I can tell already it is a whole new ballgame. I'd love to hear Toby's song but the link says Access Denied. My random responses... lol
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your blog and Toby's snippet really brightened my day! When all is said and done, the blog comes back as a refresher: Refreshing the soul, refreshing our mind as to what is important to us at the time, and the Great accomplishments that we experience leading a family, enjoying our day, and the slowing of the our pace so that we can see the beauty around us. Thank you for sharing.
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