Joy in the Ordinary

Look around, really look around and you will find joy... joy in the everyday... joy in the ordinary things.

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!  

Lasagna

One of the many things I miss when Megan goes to school is time to do things. I mean things other then homework and necessary things. One of the things I took time to teach Megan this summer was to put together a lasagna.

She did a wonderful job and once I showed her how to gently spread out the sauce she needed little direction. She was proud of her creation and couldn't wait for Daddy to come home and have a taste. 

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!  

Birdseye View

Since I have a couple of bird feeders and a bird bath in the backyard we are able to watch the birds from the comfort of our back porch. My favorite birds to watch are Cardinals. We had no idea that Mr. and Mrs. Cardinal had made our yard their permanent residence.

Not until Chuck noticed a nest of babies right outside of our front door. Squeal!

We enjoyed peeking out at them.

Daddy bird was not happy about it. He would swoop in on us as we peeked in the nest.

Mama bird was always around also. She didn't fly at us but as I watered my flowers she certainly voiced her dislike. 

It was a sad day for us when we saw the empty nest.

I am happy that we had the pleasure of a birdseye view to this little family.

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!  

A New Season Begins

This morning I drove away from Megan's school with no little one in my backseat.

Not completely unusual as last school year I left two morning with an empty vehicle. Only to return before noon for a pick up. This year there will be no little one coming home with me during the day. The boys I watch have both entered school full time. Abe is in first grade and the decision was made for Eli to go to full day Pre-K four.

I can't say I was shocked by this decision. I did think I would have one more year of E being in half day preschool. I can see that this could be a good thing for Eli though. I will still be picking them up along with Megan for after school care.

This means a financial hit for us. We discussed me returning to work. Chuck is adamant that he doesn't want that to happen. Me being home gives him peace of mind that Megan is taken care of. He doesn't have that worry about what happens to Megan on holidays, snow days and during illness. I also don't think he minds the laundry being done and dinner on the table. ;) Honestly, home is where my heart is and I was willing to go to work for the good of my family, but my heart would not be in it. We are in the process of tightening the purse strings and tweaking our budget.

The plus side is that I will have some time to tackle a few projects. There is some painting I would like to do and our home could use a good purge and clean. I might have an as needed babysitting job for one of the teachers. What I do know is that our needs are always met and I am trusting that He will continue to meet them.

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!  

Joy in the Ordinary

Look around, really look around and you will find joy... joy in the everyday... joy in the ordinary things.

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!  

Ice Cream Social

One evening after dinner Chuck and I went out to cut grass. Megan was left inside with the task of sweeping the kitchen floor. Once she was finished she came out onto the back porch to play and I could tell by her expression that she was up to something.

Once we came inside this was waiting for us!

Megan had planned an ice cream social for us all. :)

Be still my heart! I love her attention to detail and thoughtfulness. 

Thank you, Megan, for a fun evening treat!

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!