SweetPea Castle

Contemplative

Sometimes we just need to be quiet and focused.  Perhaps God just doesn't have anything that He wants me to share right now.  Perhaps I just don't have anything that "should" be shared publicly.  Either way, I feel the need to sit quietly with my four littlest ones and enjoy the summer in as much peace and fun as we can.  We've all got a touch of a summer cold, so it's not really all that quiet at the moment.  But, that's okay.  I wouldn't trade these days of quietly reading Bible stories and building with blocks and little people... not for anything.

I hope to update more again soon.  But, right now I need to spend this precious time with these little miracles while they are still so willing and moldable.  And the puppies need to go outside again too.  ;-)  Godspeed... ~ Tiffani

Monday Monday...

This is going to be a very busy week for our house, so not much time to update.

I am finishing up 12 small AIOs for a very dear friend this week.  Then, I've got 12 more and some fitteds and covers to finish next week.  She is due "any day now" and I'm WAY behind.  The next batch will have some embroidered AIOs... the current are just plain PUL.  I'll post a seperate update sometime in the next few weeks in regards to the future of MudpieBabies.

My brother-in-law (and sister-in-law and nephew), as well as my father-in-law and step-mother-in-law, are visiting us this week.  I've got to finish my sewing so that they have enough room to crash.  ;-)  Then, this is month-end weekend for Jason at work.  And, we've got a family cookout to head to after church on Sunday.

I'm working on a pair of beautiful pink x and o knit socks.  Next are some longies for Josiah and a shawl for me... and a few other things that I need to get busy with.

This morning was started with prayer and study in the Psalms.  Now, I'm listening to some Bible teachings on my iPod while I'm busily working in the sewing room.

What?!?  You are wondering how I am sewing and posting?  Me too... so, I'm outta here before I lose complete track of my time today.  Have a wonderful week and I really do hope to post some more updates soon.  God is doing awesome things in my home.

Monday Morning ... a new week begins

And it begins with the sounds of whining puppies and 17 month old's throwing tantrums in the middle fo the floor.  Some weeks just start out rough from the very beginning.  Perhaps if we get all the frustration out on Monday the rest of the week will flow smoothly?  hmmmm... probably not.  But, one can always dream.

I am extraordinarily busy right now...

The puppies are doing well, but are challenging me in ways I had not anticipated.  Training TWO puppies with TWO very distinct personalities and learning modes was not something I really considered.  Shame on me.  But, I've always tried to be open and honest about every aspect of my life.  I'm going to look into some training help... perhaps from here: http://www.campbellsk9s.com/index.html - that's the same kind of training we did with our previous black lab (Meaghan).  It was well worth the investment.

We completed our homeschool curriculum for Noah.  He is now officially a third grader and we will start our studies again in late summer or early fall.  Eliana will also be joining us and starts Kindergarten in the fall.

Tabitha is doing very well with her speech therapy.  It's a long process and we aren't expecting any overnight "miracles".  We are always open to the Lord's divine intervention, however we are also expecting to live life right where He has us at this specific moment.  She is doing amazingly well... especially when we consider that 4 months ago she only said two or three things verbally.  We are still working on her signing even while we encourage her to strive for vocal communication.

Josiah will be 18 months old on the 3rd of July and is my little dare-devil.  He has NO fear and is into everything.

I've got a massive diaper order that is for a dear friend of mine who is due any day now.  I haven't been able to step foot in my sewing room, but I have to find a way to resolve that right away.  And, then we've got family coming into town the week after and staying with us.  So, I've got a lot on my "to-do" list for the coming week.  And, I need to take the children and pups outside to play before I get started.

So, on that note I'm out of here... have an amazing week and remember that Jesus loves you!

Simple Woman's Daybook - 26

FOR TODAY - June 1, 2009

Outside My Window... it's a beautiful spring day.  The sun is shining and there's just enough of a breeze to keep you from overheating too quickly.  We will be spending some time outside today. 

I am thinking... that I have a lot to get accomplished and I feel so unprepared for this week.  It's time to get my list in order and start accomplishing.

In the learning room... we are on "summer" break and will resume our structured lessons sometime in August (I think).  In the meantime, we are spending plenty of time learning through play and time together.

I am thankful for... forgiveness... for without it, there would be no purpose in continuing.

From the kitchen... I don't have anything special planned for meals yet this week.  But, that should be remedied by this evening.  The pups are sleeping in their crates right now and so I'm trying to stay out while they nap.

I am wearing... jeans and a t-shirt.

I am creating... I am finishing the second sock for my HyenaCart swap partner.  Then, I have yet to decide what I'm going to knit next.  I still need to add the buttons to my February Lady Sweater.  I've also got a couple of diaper orders to work on this week.

I am going... to be working on puppy training for the next couple of weeks.  They are doing really well, but it's hard work and I need to be consistent.

I am reading... my bible, some knitting patterns and a ladies study book.

I am hoping... to get this pair of socks and a single diaper order finished this week - anything beyond that is just icing on the cake.

I am hearing... Noah doing his Bible Study and the other three littles playing (or fighting) in the play room.  Scratch that, I just had to send Eliana up to her room until I come up to deal with her attitude.

Around the house... are signs that the pups are here.

One of my favorite things... is still listening to iPod teachings as I knit or work in the sewing room.  A couple of my favorites are Charles Stanley (In Touch) and Nancy Leigh DeMoss (Revive Our Hearts).

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:  Knitting and sewing.  Tabitha's speech therapy on Tuesday afternoon.  Homeschool PE on Thursday morning.  Lots of time spent outside and working on puppy training.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

 

Princess Tabitha and her pups!

Jeremiah 24:7 ~ I will give them a heart to know Me, for I am the LORD; and they will be My people, and I will be their God, for they will return to Me with their whole heart. 

There are many wonderful Daybooks to be read by others participating in The Simple Woman's Daybook, hosted by Peggy of The Simple Woman!