Birthdays, etc

Whoa! 10 years ago, I had a baby in England. It's hard to imagine that it's been that long since we've lived there. It's hard to believe that we've lived here in our present home as long as we have. So in honor of his birthday, I will take him out to lunch. The children love this special date, as do I. Each child has their special attributes. I love watching the children grow into mature adults. God is so kind to have blessed us with them.

And then tonight dh and I will be having dinner to meet a special couple that has been newly introduced into our lives. What a day this is....

God's Timing is Perfect

That needs to be my mantra. With potentially two moms in labor at the same time....well, I'm praying! Coordinating this can take some skill or faith, depending. But now one mom is sleeping soundly while the other mom labors. Thank you, God! Yes, there are other midwives who can be called in, but for the moment they are also busy. What? It's not even the full moon! ;-) So I'm planning, but also praying for God's perfect timing in all this.

Young Dog, old tricks!

So, remember teaching your child to eat all the food on her plate? Oh perhaps you're of that school that even fed them their dinner for breakfast, if they didn't eat it in a timely fashion. Well, my 3yo has that same stubborn determination that makes for great Christian adults when channeled properly. And today, we're channeling. Yep, dinner for breakfast. She has come up with all these excuses for why she shouldn't eat it. She thinks that those excuses are brand new. Guess what, dear? Those same excuses have been around for many generations. and guess what else, dear? I WILL win this battle, because I am the parent. Sometimes one realizes that one hasn't been as diligent at training up the child. We need to work on some of those character traits. The character trait for today? obedience. It just might be a long day....

Old Dog, new tricks?

As I get further into this knitting stuff, I've begun to realize that I need a new way to knit. All the double pointed needles are getting in my way with these smaller projects. So I ventured out and asked a friend to teach me the continental method. Now I've been knitting a small swatch, trying to help my fingers get used to this. I typically knit rather loosely, but with this new method, I tend to knit very tight. sigh. I can't get my tension right on the yarn. But I have learned how to knit and purl with the continental. So I hope to continue this. Once I've got it mastered, I'm told I will knit much faster. that is indeed a good goal! But for now, it's slow going.....

Books

Oops, forgot to mention that I finished In Search of Eden by Linda Nichols. I actually enjoyed it. It was an easy read. Now I'm reading another book sent to dh for a review. Summer of Light by W Dale Cramer. The author is from Georgia, and the story takes place just south of Atlanta. That all makes it much more interesting to me. I can relate to and understand the countryside that he writes of. Also, our ladies at church at studying through Against Christianity. Now that's a book that will stretch your mind! Since I started walking my treadmill more regularly, I get far more reading done. That's my walking/reading time. Yep, it's hard to read while walking, but I've learned to hold on tight to the book in one hand and the bar of the treadmill in the other.

Another birthday

Ds #5 will be 15 tomorrow, but we need to celebrate today, as tomorrow is way too busy. I can't believe that my 6th child will be 15. whoa! He's over 6ft and showing no signs of slowing down. I'm feeling rather small in my house. Ds is a real blessing to us, so kind-hearted, a real people-person. He's thriving this year under the tutelage of a young man in the community. He's learning medieval history and literature with his tutor, along with going through Jacob's Geometry. At home, ds is still getting science and Bible. I'm excited to see what God has in store for this one over the next 15yrs.

You know his dad is a theologian when...

9yo ds opens the dishwasher and says "Look, the dishes are arranged in a chiasm!"

March

A March update, though early. Knitting: I finished knitting my booga bag. Got the handle finished this morning. I just need to felt it now and put it together. I am excited to start a bag of brown, orange and a bit of green for my sister. Shouldn't take too long. I also finished another cute baby hat of blue/green/white. So yesterday I bought some more yarn for a purple/yellow baby hat and some for pinks/purple/white. AND I bought some worsted wool to make some fingerless gloves. I might knit a couple of hats for my boys who've asked. They want those aviator style hats with the little ear flaps and ties hanging down. Still looking for a pattern. I hope I don't have to design one.

Have not started putting my financial stuff on my computer yet. I need to finish that before I can do my taxes. ugh!

I did get in my requirements and fees for another two years of midwifery licensure through TX. Our bill did not make it out of committee at the state senate, so hanging on to my TX license is probably a good idea. Still have my CPM too.(national certification) That renewal isn't for a couple more years. I'm headed off to Eugene Oregon for a national midwifery conference in a couple of weeks. There will be internationally known speakers, etc. I'm excited. (Should get lots of knitting done while I listen.)

I've got a mom due any day. Actually today is her EDD. But she has gone late with all of her previous babies, so we're expecting her late. However, we all want her to deliver before I leave on the 15th. And on the other end, I've just accepted another client due October 15. Praise God for the babies!!