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Outside my window…. Snow is blowing wildly which caused several calls to automated line on base this morning. Verdict? No closings.  Just a nasty commute for my husband. 

I am thinking…. about that commute. As we traveled home last night, still abuzz with all the fun of the weekend fresh in our minds, we came upon a deadly accident out in the boonies near home. We missed it by just minutes. This is the second near miss in a month.  Asher and his sister were pumping gas in town a few weeks ago and the owner of the only other car at the station was mugged right in front of them. (broad daylight!)  I am so grateful for safety but it does make you think long and hard about being ready 'to go' at any time. We never can know. 

I am thankful for… children who take forever to round up (like herding cats my friend Casey used to say!) who kept us at the potluck those extra minutes last night.  For friends who bounce babies and settle in with you by a woodstove. For the opportunities the children had this weekend (more on those this week)

From the learning room…  the core subjects are trucking right along. Happy students! A simple plan has kept them productive right through their sister's birth and my recovery. I wish I had learned this lesson many years ago instead of constantly over-shooting with elaborate plans and falling far short of those unrealistic goals. 'Less complicated' has meant 'more consistency and progress'. 

From the kitchen… There is oatmeal and elk sausage from our friends this morning(thank you Barb!) Before the day is over we will have new batches of bread and yogurt. (Barb shared this article about Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day) There is pre-cooked meat and a couple whole main dishes in the freezer which ought to make dinner easier this week. 

I am wearing… jammies and the famous slippers.  AGAIN  lol!  A black skirt and a pastel sweater set are waiting upstairs. We are moving reeeeallly slowly today after a big weekend. 

I am creating… the last of the daily checklists for second semester. They have been a huge success. We are choosing crochet patterns for the girls' next projects.  

I am going…  to have to get the little boys to town later in the day if the snow dissipates. Colin needs a ride to the bus back to school as well

I am reading… I am finishing up Family Driven Faith which has inspired me to read excerpts aloud to my husband. We of a different denomination but the author shares important statistics from recent studies of Christian young adults that ALL parents should consider. 

 We are also STILL working through Theras and His Town which we started at the beginning of the school year. (have I mentioned that Slow and Steady is my motto lol!)  I would have thought the children would have given up on it by now but one morning last week when I asked for it from the basket Brendan hollered, "Yay!  Theras!"  I agree.  This is one of THE best read alouds we have shared. 

I am hoping… for a peaceful week with some time to stitch and read and rest.  

I am hearing… Aidan finishing up the oatmeal prep in the kitchen. The refrigerator humming. Kieran shuffling out of bed, wiping his eyes, and asking, "Where is my new math book?"  We picked up the next Miquon Math level Friday night and he is chomping at the bit to begin.