Posting

So I'm probably a bit out of the norm with posting.....I just don't have lots to say on a daily basis. Well, maybe I should rethink that statement! I probably have plenty to say, but I just don't have the time everyday to post on this blog. So as irregular as my posts are, it is still fun...but it may be a bit boring to most of you. Sorry for no pics....I don't have a digital camera....Chelsey is the photographer in the family. Maybe I'll have to get her to take a few I can post along the way!

So yesterday was a little out of the norm for us as well. Chelsey babysat all day. She actually spent the night on Thursday night with the family because they had an early appointment. So she was gone from about 8:30 on Thursday evening until about 6:30 Friday evening. Now, those days are, for right now, out of our normal routine, but it is definitely a picture of days to come. The house is so quiet when there is no one here but me! Some days, I'm very diligent and productive. Others, it seems like I waste a lot of time. And still others like this seem to be a combination of productivity and total relaxation. Yesterday was a more productive day. I spent all morning out with my Mom since she had several errands that she needed to accomplish. It is funny, some days we have lots to talk about and other days, we are pretty quiet, each of us lost in our own thoughts. It was still an enjoyable time. After I got home, I was able to get a good bit of cleaning done, interrupted by only my own thoughts and distractions (rather than those of someone else). And I actually got to cook a great meal for my family. Lately, we've had a lot of quick meals due to Chelsey's classes where we have to be out of the house by 5:30 and other nights somewhat rushed because of other meetings with people and/or church. So I really enjoyed my time in the kitchen yesterday!

Here's a question for you readers: What are some quick but good meals that you have in your recipe file for those days when we are eating in a rush? I'd love to hear some of your suggestions.

Last night we got to just hang out as a family. Another thing that is rare in this season since Chelsey has two nights that she is in class. We chatted and watched a movie. Today Chelsey is taking three classes at CPCC's Free College Day. She took a Genetics class at the Central Campus at 9 this morning. Since the class is only an hour long, I either go to Starbucks or go sit and read at the Burger King nearby (I know...yuck....Burger King --- but I have found it to be a more peaceful place to sit and think or get something done than Starbucks which is fast-paced and loud!). Her class was to end at 10, but did not end until about 10:10. Her second class started at 10:30 at the Cato Campus. NO problem!!! Did you know that on Saturday, you can make it from the Central Campus to the Cato Campus in 10 minutes???? Amazing!!! I know you can't do that on a weekday! She is taking a Forensic class called "So you want to be a CSI?" She loves forensics for some reason, but doesn't particularly like a structure science class. She loves a good mystery! CPCC is providing lunch for the people who take their classes today for free. So she will have lunch and probably sit and read a bit or if the lab is open, she will work on her ASL Lab until her class at 2:30. She is taking an Interpreter class called "A Day in the Life of an Interperter" taught by our own Pam Morris. I'll pick her up at 3:30, and come home so that she can shower and we will have dinner and then it is off to Q222 meeting at about 5:30. So our day is quite full!

So while she is in class, I'm going to work on my Bible study for the women's meeting at my Mom's church in November. It is coming along.....I'm really excited with the direction and study that the Lord has me doing. It is about Remembering & Thankfulness. Very appropriate for this time of year. Pray that I'll be able to communicate effectively!

Gene is going to be working on his lawn tractor today. The last time he was using it, the frame broke. Yikes! He has made a couple of braces for it and has started to put them on. We are praying that these repairs will hold it together and allow him to keep using it for a while longer since there is no money in the budget for a new riding mower. Y'all can pray with us that the Lord would allow it to hold together during leaf season...and also pray for His provision for a new or used one. Gene not only has our lawn/yard to take care of but my parents as well. That makes for 3.5 acres to mow and keep up. Thankfully my parents yard doesn't have as many trees as ours does! God has been good to provide for us, and I'm sure that He will again. Hmmmmm.....makes me think of the song Sarah Groves sings....He's Always Been Faithful! I'm so glad we serve the ONE true God who know our every need!

I don't always look forward to the holidays. I enjoy seeing all of our families, but there are many times when I really desire to be able to do things with people from the church. I have been married for 20 years, and have NEVER cooked a Thanksgiving dinner. Now....don't get me wrong, I always prepare some dishes to share and I have even cooked a turkey, but I have never cooked a Thanksgiving dinner completely by myself....and I am quite capable of doing so... and had people in our home for Thanksgiving. We are always either at my folks house with my family or in Greenville, SC with Gene's family. So sometimes it seems like our little family of 3 has never really established any holiday traditions of our own, even though going to grandparents and relatives are our family tradition. I look forward to when we have the opportunity to include our church family in our holiday traditions.

OK....so I have rambled on to make up for a week of posting. You folks have a really great weekend! Be blessed!