glimpses...

Outside my window...

i see the neighbors citrus tree heavy with fruit, and the new found freedom that is my new car... a 2003 Honda odyssey. (though a part of me dies just a little bit, every time i turn the keys)... i still cant believe i am driving a mini van!!

I am grateful...

for said mini van, and the new adventures that await me in attempting to find my way in this crazy-big town. i am also grateful for my health, being with out it for so long this winter has made me appreciate it when it is with me. and i am also grateful for my savior, the tender mercies of the lord, and loved ones to help see me through hard times.

I am thinking about...

what could have been... (but trying not to focus on that part too much)

From the schoolroom...

Waldorf, Charlotte mason, and Montessori... and how i am gonna blend them all together and make it work. William is progressing with his reading, i need to get more consistent with other subjects tho. and i wonder when Ivy will finally be able to sing her ABC's? i wonder if i am doing enough for them, and if this new approach will work... fingers crossed~

From the kitchen...

do i dare attempt a few new recipes? and if so what?... i want to focus on healthier food options for our family. and getting our year supply started.

I am reading...

so many parenting books,1) raising your family up to the lord,2) the strong willed child, 3)what the scriptures teach us about raising children and 4) the book of Mormon.

I am hoping...

that i am doing the right things. And that i don't get to lost, behind or overwhelmed by my choice to home school.

I am praying...

for safety from this crazy world! and for wisdom, strength and the faith to raise these children in a way the lord would be pleased.

I am hearing...

the soft breathing of my kids as they fall asleep, after our long and busy day...and the occasional clanging from the dryer ... tumbling a jacket zipper or rock that was left in one of Williams pockets. its night time and i am ready for the rest my body needs to keep up with this life.

A few plans for the rest of the week...

sign the kids up for a few classes, get a rhythm going for our day. call my dad and wish him a happy birthday! find some cute clothes and a good location to take family pictures (now that we are all feeling better) and with any luck at all, maybe make a weekend getaway to DISNEYLAND! :) but Shhhh... its gonna be a surprise for the kids if we do!

a picture to share...

(the new van)