I just finished cleaning our 2 bathrooms. phew I'm glad that's done for another week! Although I do have to visit the kids bathroom daily to make sure the little messmakers aren't making too much of a mess.Anyway, the kids tub was draining very slowly. So I had to clean it. First I pulled out the hair (can we say GROSS!!), then I poured some baking … [Continue]
Rain, Rain Go Away…
No, wait! Please don't go away rain! We do need you!Yep, it's raining! Has been for most of the day. Thankfully, it doesn't take very long to take care of the animals. And thankfully, I have this supersized rain coat, that paired with my water boots, keeps me nice and dry!Yesterday, on the other hand, was warm and sunny. I did 5 loads of laundry, … [Continue]
another Zachyism
Today I was changing the posters in the schoolroom, and Zach asked me where the pumpking pie guy was.I tell you, this kid has a very unique way of associating information in his brain. Half the time, I have no idea what he's talking about, until he explains it to me!Anyway, I told him I had no idea who he was talking about. He said "You know, … [Continue]
Works For Me Wednesday – Cloth Napkins to Cleaning Rags
We have used cloth napkins for over a year now. The kids were down right shocked when I bought a package of paper napkins a couple of weeks ago. It hasn't been good weather lately for drying clothes, and since we don't use the dryer, this can lead to a laundry back-up. So I bought paper to have just in case we run out of cloth.Anyway, our favorite … [Continue]
Even the Rocks Will Cry Out
In our Bible Drill class Sunday, we had the kids make prayer rocks.You know, the fabric covered rock you put on your pillow with this poem:Place this prayer rock on your pillow each morning. When your head touches the rock on your pillow at night, it will remind you to pray.Place the prayer rock on the floor beside you bed each evening. When you … [Continue]
again?
yes....again...is this cryptic? yes....again...yes....again.... … [Continue]
Planning Ahead
Last night, I pulled a pizza crust out of the freezer and put it into the fridge to defrost for lunch today. It always feels pretty good to plan ahead. This morning I pulled it out of the fridge and put it on the counter to come up to room temp. It always feels pretty good to plan ahead. I just took out a pizza pan, gave it a quick spray with oil. … [Continue]
