Random Thoughts About Our Week

Wow, I cannot believe it is Friday.  The weeks go by so fast.  It's funny since John is working later than usual most days sometimes the day seems to never end waiting on him to get home, but then when Friday gets here it seems as if it was just Monday.  Does that make any sense?  Anyway, this week like most weeks we have done a lot and have had a lot of fun.  I have been in the mood to fallinize (Yes, I made this word up) my house and yard.  I haven't made much progress, but excited to do some things with the boys to make it feel more like fall around here (which is my favorite time of year).  When I was planning our meals for the week I wanted to choose fall recipes to get the aroma of apples, pumpkins, butternut squash, and cinnamon in our home.  These aromas are so delightful!   We also have been cleaning up the yard since the weather is finally cool enough to work and not die of heat stroke.  The boys have enjoyed being outside more and getting there toes and fingers in the earth.  That is how is should be, in my opinion. :)  Tomorrow we are going to attempt to make our first scarecrow for our front yard and start cleaning up the back yard.  Things grow like crazy here, especially during the summer.  We have a lot of cutting back and cleaning out to do.  My motivation is to have a nice place for the boys to play and maybe for Christmas if we save up enough money we can buy the boys a used swing set.  We will see.  Since we had a week off from our home school co-op this week we took the time to plant some strawberries in our Earth Box. Mr. Blake the inventor of the Earth Box lives and works in Ellenton which is only about 20 minutes from where we live.  I took Oakley there when he was around Baron's age and bought our first box. We have grown red peppers, kale, and basil.  After Baron was born we haven't done much with it, but now we are ready to grow some strawberries.  I can't wait for Oakley to pick his first strawberry that he grows and eat it!  

     
  Baron fell pretty hard this week and hit his head right smack in the middle of his forehead.  I wasn't in the room when it happened and didn't notice it until I laid down to nurse him to help calm him down and saw this huge bump growing in the middle of his forehead.  It is healing well with ice application at first and now Arnica Montana orally and topically.  It was funny because after he hurt himself and calmed down he went into the playroom to play with Oakley and put the hard hat on.  I took a picture to share.  Its like he knows he better wear this around for a while until he is walking more stable.

       
       Fridays are always fun, but busy days for us.  We spent the morning with John since he was closing and not going into work until 12 then went to the Children's Garden.  After the Children's Garden John called while we were leaving and asked if we wanted to stop by his work and see his new office.  Of course, we said yes since it seems we barely get to see him with his new schedule working later.  We had a nice visit while Baron napped in the sling.  Baron woke up right before we left and happy to see his daddy.  Then we went to the grocery store to do our shopping for the week.  We were at the store for 2 hours!!!!  It was getting very challenging for me to keep the boys happy while I shopped.  I did everything I could think of to keep them happy.  We played eye spy for a while then  Then Oakley helped me find groceries and then he drew on a pad of paper for a while.  I didn't think we were ever going to get it done.  Baron was on my back a content for a while, but then he got hungry so I swung him around and wore him on the front while he nursed.  I was able to discretely nurse him in the sling and shop for a while, but then he wanted to get down and walk.  Well, that couldn't happen because I can't push a cart, entertain a 3.5 year old, and keep a learning to walk 15 month old from pulling everything off the shelves!  Then God gave me a song from a heart to hum.  For some reason it was one my of favorites, "It is well."  As things started to get more and more challenging I found myself humming louder and louder.  Then I had to stop because unfortunately God did not bless me with pretty vocals.  Even for just humming.  LOL!  I can't keep a tune for nothing!  I laughed thinking about how a simple trip to the grocery store can be so challenging at times.  Then I ask myself how would I do this with more kids?  How do people do it?  Our hearts desire more children, but man I can hardly control two!  I could have gone tomorrow while John stayed home with the boys, but I rather do it before the weekend so we can enjoy family time at home and not spend time at the grocery store.  What are your tips on grocery shopping with kids?  I was thinking of going first thing in the morning before the boys wake if John is home, but that is  when I do my bible study.  Hmmm...any suggestions are welcomed, please. :)

Oakley after a long and eventful day.

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend with those you love.  Good night and God Bless.