Well, I am finally starting to get my energy back- my baby is 10 months old. My friend Sue commented once that you don't get anything done the year after a baby is born! I wonder if it's longer if you have twins-
Anyway, I wanted to start a blog.
My subjects for the next few weeks are very mundane- getting ready for Christmas at my house, paying down debt, getting adjusted to having a daughter going to study abroad, and all the action that goes with a packed house.
My husband is Graham, 42.
My kids are Tasha, 19, True, 13, Ivy, 11, Violet, 8, Promise, 5, Cherish, 3, and Capri, 10 months.
Today I moved Cherish upstairs in my endeavor to have the house ready and settled for Christmas-here are the things I found under the mattress-
a pulled out cassette tape, the key to a musical jewelry box, a lock for a diary, keys for a diary, enough crayons and pencils for a pencil cup, and a few books.
This weekend we are going to clear out True's room, a friend and my mom are going to help me paint it on Monday. I started it about 3 years ago. I'd like to rip out the carpet, he has allergies, it would be healthier.
Frugality today- no money out. Cooked out of the pantry, split pea soup with potatoes and carrots, cranberry muffins, Ivy made a cake for dinner. Ivy stayed home sick today, I hope she is better tomorrow. She had a headache.
Not much contact from my daughter Tasha this year at college- she comes home frequently, but is busy. I miss daily emails from freshman year. It'll be nice to have her home for Christmas break.
Goals I'm thinking about-losing 10 lbs by Christmas, maybe. Not too motivated or concerned. I would look better.
Maybe starting a Christian Action group at church.
I need to start a prayer journal.
Other news- Capri is cutting her third tooth, top left- cute!
Will post again soon.
Tracy
Cherish turns 4.
Welcome!
Hope to share thoughts and ideas with others- I am on a quest to continue to grow spiritually and in relationships for my whole life.
My current challenges are varied. My primary challenge is to be the best mother I can be to my seven children. My family is changing, with a divorce in the works since May, and we will see how the new family structure looks and functions. We have had to leave the parochial school system, and three of my kids changed schools this 2009-2010 year, due to finances.
Is is my hope by blogging I can keep a record of these things, interact with others who might have ideas they'll share with me, and just having fun taking a few minutes to reflect on things that are
my daily life.
My current challenges are varied. My primary challenge is to be the best mother I can be to my seven children. My family is changing, with a divorce in the works since May, and we will see how the new family structure looks and functions. We have had to leave the parochial school system, and three of my kids changed schools this 2009-2010 year, due to finances.
Is is my hope by blogging I can keep a record of these things, interact with others who might have ideas they'll share with me, and just having fun taking a few minutes to reflect on things that are
my daily life.
1 comment:
Your Profile says you're an accountant from Afghanistan. I know you're a kid rancher from the Midwest.
And a wonderful person.
I love you. Happy bloggity blog blogging.
--->Graham
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