Day 3

Day 3 finished up pretty well. We ate plenty at dinner...and it was delicious! I had to rush back to pick up the oldest from softball practice. I did bring her a plate. Then, without too much trouble they were off to bed. Then I tried to sleep. I tossed and turned, then tried the TV. Nope, not working to settle me. So I read a little bit, and that helped some. I was just so very retless. Finally, I called my sweetie for about 10 minutes. That was just what I needed. I get very frustrated with him at times, but he is my best friend~and I'm missing him pretty good now.

Day 3 - what's for supper?

Day #3 without my sweet grump is off to a good start. I made it through a Tball game, stuck in the dugout helping with the lineup. That team is one rowdy bunch, whew. We made it home with just enough time to scarf down some fast food burgers and get the kids to bed. I am really missing my husband today. It seems very odd when he's not home at night.

Today is his birthday...

For tonight...no fast food! I was invited to a family members home, and they are doing all the cooking. I can't wait! We're having ham, potatoes, cabbage and some other stuff. Yum!

Day 2

I know I am not very timely in putting up new posts...but I am working harder on that. I want to find more thought-provoking topics...but I don't want to get into things that are too negative either. So, I guess I'll just keep writing about me! I'm so positive! :)

My darling grump made it safely to his destination. He is 4 hours time behind me. He usually does the 'wake-the-kids" morning routine, while I sleep in a little bit. So, while he is gone, I get to have that job. I made it up and got everyone out the door on time, and even cooked breakfast and finished the dishes before my clients arrived. That is pretty significant. Usually, the breakfast dishes get done somewhere around bedtime. Anyway...day 1 got started without too much issue! I did forget to send lunch money for the 6 year old, but they'll let him eat, and I can send the check tomorrow.

And now, to be a single parent for about a week...

My sweet grump left this day for a week. That would be my husband:) He's on a trip to help with a mission of our church. I pray for him to have safe travels, and to let the camp be a ministry to him and to others.

Do I Love my Granny or What?

This is what I spent my afternoon slaving over...

Why? Because my Granny wanted it. She saw the recipe in some magazine, and thought is sounded good. And had mentioned it several times over the last week. So, that means she wanted it. We are having a Mother's Day lunch tomorrow, and voila! My son (6) did help...notice the strawberry that is not like the others? Down on the side? Yeah, he did that.

I know for some of you, this won't be a big deal. I made this cake totally from scratch.

Cool whip? no. Whipping Cream. Box cake mix? Nope...sifted flour, butter, etc...etc...

This took hours! Of course I was making it and homemade pizza dough at the same time, so it was a bit challenging logistically.

So, after I got up this morning, had breakfast, took the 11 year old to her game, watched said game that started late, came home, made lunch...went back out to the grocery store and spent a fortune, and spent the rest of the day in the kitchen. I LOVED IT! I felt so happy! I wish I could make more time to cook from scratch. It is hard with the way my house is set up to watch the kids and spend major time in the kitchen too.

Sweet Relief

My classes ended on Wednesday! The burden that lifted from my shoulders when I woke up Thursday morning was awesome! I did not have to keep in the back of my mind any assignment, worry or wonder about how and when I was going to read or write papers!

Now...onto summer! While I still have plenty of daily challenges to face, there is a bit of sweet relief!

beautiful

The sun is shining, the bird are chirping, and a slight breeze is making it's way through the window screens. There are three adorable three year olds snoring contentedly nearby with quiet music in the background. This is beautiful! A peaceful moment is a rare gift to me, and I thank God for this time.