Wyatt and I are at week 39, looking towards the end! Owen is doing really well with his summer reading program at the local library and taking baby steps toward a no-bottle life. Clifton is busy with his schoolwork, although finding computer science exciting. Here's what the Joneses are up to this week:
I start the week off with Happy Homemaker Monday, which is a blogger connection hosted by Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. Since homemaking is my day job, it makes sense to have a regular update in which I discuss all things homely.
The Weather:
This week is going to be rainy in the 80's until Thursday, when it'll shoot back up to the mid-90s with sunshine. Honestly, even though it is hot, my plants do way better in the hot sun than the constant rain.
Right Now I Am:
Sitting in bed, waiting on Clifton to come home. He went to the Warren Theater in Moore to watch Man of Steel with his friend Jeremy. I wish I could have gone.
Thinking:
About grocery shopping tomorrow. Monday is the day I always get groceries for the week, but it takes some strategic planning to avoid mid-week trips. Those are usually inevitable. Now I am trying to make sure I am giving Owen food from every food group and not just the "berry" group. He loves himself some berries.
On My Reading Pile:
925 Ideas to help you save money, get out of debt, and retire a millionaire by Devin D Thorpe
The Book of Maybe by Allison N Carmen
On My TV:
Cake Boss
Better Off Ted
Favorite Blog Post:
There was
an article in The Lead about the Episcopal Church's involvement in the Monday protests at the General Assembly in Raleigh. I was filled with three emotions when reading the article: sadness that the Diocese of East Carolina was not involved, bewilderment over the political affairs of my home state, and anxiousness because I would love to be there protesting injustice with my fellow Christians.
Something Fun to Share:
On the Menu For This Week:
- Mushroom and Spinach Calzones
- Pizza
- Tacos
- Beef Stew
- Broccoli and Beef
- Curry Chicken and Rice
- Hamburger Macaroni
On My To-Do List:
- go to the post office
- delete Facebook activity
- add more users to Pinterest
- write review for Dark Lord
- update Owen's baby book
In the Craft Basket:
This past week I made a toddler reading chart for Owen so we can continue our reading program after the end of summer, since it has been an excellent way to keep us on top of our daily reading. The idea of the chart is that we read fifteen minutes a day; after three hours of reading, Owen gets a prize. The treats he will receive during the summer is from the library, so I am covered there, but I don't know what sort of prize to give him afterwards. He seems to be swimming in toys.
Homemaking Tip:
We discovered, unfortunately, that the best way to get berry stains out of the carpet, particularly blueberries, is laundry soap. We have had to test this method several times this past week, so we're feeling pretty good about it.
Looking Forward to This Week:
At my doctor visit last Friday, I was measured at two centimeters dilated! Yay! I never got past one centimeter by myself with Owen, so this was good news. I was told to be prepared to be admitted to the hospital at my next doctor visit on Friday if I show more progress, like to four centimeters, so I have my hopes up way too high that I will be giving birth on the first day of summer.
Looking Around the House:
The house is still very clean because I am a nesting mama. Since I am getting ready for bed, everything is in its place, except the dishes drying in the sink and Owen's oily finger prints on the mirrors in the living room. I hate a dirty house.
From the Camera:
On My Prayer List:
I thank God this week for allowing me to progress through this pregnancy without killing anyone and pray that he continue that streak through the end of this gestation period.
Daily Bible Verse:
Then turning toward the woman he said to Simon, "Do you see this woman? I entered your house, you gave me no water for my feet, but she has wet my feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair. You gave me no kiss, but from the time I came in she has not ceased to kiss my feet. You did not anoint my head with oil, but she has anointed my feet with ointment. Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little." And he said to her, "Your sins are forgiven." Then those who were at table with him began to say among themselves, "Who is this, who even forgives sins?" And he said to the woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." Luke 7:44-50
