FOR TODAY   Monday September 27, 2010 … Outside my window… it is raining and chilly and autumn has arrived. I am thinking… about community and nourishing children’s souls and my sinfulness and the idols I create in my heart. I am thankful for… the OPC where there is Godly preaching and teaching.  And especially for…

FOR TODAY   September 20, 2010 … Outside my window… is a perfect day to go to the fair! Not too hot, not too sunny, but pleasant. I am thinking… that I would’ve liked to sleep a little longer, and Jason let me sleep until 8:30! I am thankful for… a nice visit with Jason’s extended…

We had a fun week.  Aside from Miss Chloé’s visit to share about Germany, Miss Laura joined us for the morning on Tuesday to “see how we homeschool” which wouldn’t be so funny if she hadn’t been homeschooled herself.  Tuesday was absolutely our best day, and we think Miss Laura should come all the time…

Our friend from church spent almost a year as an Au Pair in Germany last year, so we scheduled a time she could come share some pictures and stories with the children of her time overseas.  For snack, the children and I baked soft pretzels (yummy and easy with my bread machine’s recipe). Tonight, we…

FOR TODAY   September 13, 2010 … Outside my window… it has gotten dark.  I don’t usually wait until the evening to post.  Ah, well. I am thinking… we have a fun week ahead! I am thankful for… my wonderful husband.  He keeps me from taking myself too seriously. From the learning rooms… We’re trying again…

Friday for breakfast we enjoyed Greek Yogurt with Honey and Walnuts.  Yum. (We had panini for lunch on Saturday, so I guess that counts as Italian?) Tonight, I made paella and gazpacho.  Spanish food was not at the top of the children’s list of favorites.  I was the only one who liked the gazpacho, and…