Outside my window ... The sun is shinning. After having some chilly weather, it is suppose to warm up this weekend. (Sorry Mat. Anna, I enjoy the sunshine and am enjoying this break from the gloomy weather. :) )
I am thinking ... That there is much work to do. Not only obvious work such as house work and homeschooling but the internal work we must do as an Orthodox Christian. As we are making this transition into seminary life, I am constantly reminded on how much work we need to do for our own salvation as well as those around us.
I am thankful for ... an understanding husband. As we are quickly approaching our anniversary, I am reminded of how much he means to me. I may not always agree with him at the time but he always knows what is needed.
From the learning room ... we started taking Pic Pic to a homeschool co-op at the seminary. She is enjoying her time there. It is a nice way to incorporate the "school" element she has been asking for. We have been working on her lessons at home but I have fallen a bit out of sync with the addition of co-op and play dates. We will continue working on finding a balance and incorporating some activities for Dan Dan to participate in as she is asking for school work.
From the kitchen ... I have started to bake again. I think baking is going to be a much needed thing this winter. I also want to start meal planning to make it a little easier during our busy days.
I am creating .. I am by no means a creative person. I think that may be why I enjoy math so much and baking. I can follow well laid out plains and not have to think out side the box. However, this is an area I would like to work on. With that being said, I have decided to attempt to taking up quilting. I think it is a good combination of analytical skills and creativity. I have started a basic baby quilt for Ice Man. I haven't gotten much done since I am sewing by hand and have only been able to work on it when the kids are sleeping.
I am going ... we don't have any plans for today other than house work and catching up on some homeschool.
I am reading ... How to live a Holy Life.
I am hoping and praying for ... our family in this journey.
I am hearing ... children happily playing and singing Happy Birthday.
Around the house ... chaos. I am still trying to adjust to the new house and establishing routines. Laundry seems to be perpetually behind. And there seems to be a never ending mess to clean up. Today and the rest of the weekend will defiantly be housework as a priority.
A few plans for the rest of the week (and next week)... housework, enjoying the outdoors with the nice weather and of course church services. Next week we have a check up for Pic Pic, homeschool co-op, book club, play date, and The Protection of the Theotokos old calendar.
Picture thoughts to share ... from the Holy Cross Hermitage Pilgrimage hubby was able to attend this past weekend.
