This has been the busiest of weeks for us! Monday was a partial school day, then lots of social gatherings for the children. It was so great for them to get out of our abode and mingle and laugh and enjoy the great outdoors with the fantastically unseasonably warm weather.
Tuesday the kids were absolutely nutty. In three hours from waking I have not heard so many no's, screaming, or crying in the weeks since Abi has come home combined. We even had a knock 'em down drag it out fight that I had to untangle. Most of our schooling day was spent on how to interact appropriately. There was a whole lot of 'circle up' time. Circle up is where we sit on the floor holding hands. Hurt feelings are discussed, better choice options offered, and a look each sibling in the eye and give a genuine statement of what you like about him/her (no 'I like your shirt' comments accepted), followed by hugs. In light of this when another homeschooling friend asked about getting together at the park I practically jumped into her arms through the phone lines in joy. It was just what we all needed. Spending the whole afternoon at the park was amazing. The kids burned off oodles of energy, reestablished working (and speaking!) together nicely, and I got to soak up some sun and precious friend time. We all came home tired but refreshed. My pastor's wife met up with me that afternoon and helped me with some staging and tips for showing the place. As if that wasn't enough, she said some very encouraging words that breathed life into my soul.
Today it was off to the races for us. Early morning dental appointment, library, quick trip across town to get some homeschool materials from a friend, pb&j lunch (my idea of fast food!), a short rest for the kids while I packed up my sewing room, after school playmate, and then meeting with the contractor again. Good news is being that we have done everything short of sending the rough draft of the blueprints his way! I cannot believe how many thousands (yes you read that right, thousands) of dollars we'll save by doing the finishing work ourselves. He even used some happy to our ears words like 'doable' and 'cheap for a new build' and 'if I quote you over your budget don't hire me'.
The bright turquoise room is now a lovely neutral (boring according to Abi) gray. Our to do list is now down to almost nothing! Two missing tiles in the master bath, transition floor piece in the main bath as well as one piece of trim that Menards was out of stock, rehang closet doors in the boys' and our rooms. If we kick our rear into gear we could be ready to list one week earlier than planned. If not, we'll be right on target.
I'll try and check in again before too long, but this is a crazy busy season for me right now. As much as I miss writing on a daily basis, something has to give in order for me to accomplish the tasks that are before me. I just wanted y'all to know that I'm still alive and kicking and that we're getting closer and closer to our dreams.
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