Thursday, October 30, 2008

The house is quiet

The kids are in bed and I miss Kurt. He has class tonight until 10:00pm. He is working so hard and I am proud of him, I just miss him. My pregnant emotions seem to be on a roller coaster. Spending time with Kurt always makes me feel better. I am learning to pray more and God is keeping me going. We have been home for four days in a row this week which is very rare these days. It has been nice. (Don't check my grammar and spelling tonight OK)

Caleb's birthday was fun and he is now 7 years old. On his birthday we went to Chucky Cheese, Toys R Us to spend his money, and home to put together his Lego set and play a new board game. Kadoo is a very fun kids game! He just finished his thank yous and they are in the mail.

Natalie and Hannah cleaned their room and are playing baby dolls more lately. Every night they get their dolls all ready for bed and then dress them in the mornings. They bring the high chairs downstairs at meal times and some of the babies get to eat. They went through their toys on their own and decided to give some things away. I am proud of them, but I like the toys they picked. :-(

Miss Puff has had an eventful few weeks. She is the proud mother of two baby kitties. They are in a box, in the garage on the workbench. Their eyes are open now and we are really enjoying watching them grow. The kids named them Muff and Ruff. Tuff (our other cat) is jealous and wants more attention when we visit the kittens.

Bosco has been itchy this week because he had fleas. I know we should have had stuff on him to prevent this. I have learning my lesson. He is now treated with stuff and feeling better. The kids and I vacuumed and mopped, sprayed and powdered the house today for the second time. We have not seen any fleas in the house, but there may be some here. We are trying to treat them with natural products. I am tired.

A friend gave us some apples and I made our second batch on apple sauce today. We are going to take some to my Grandma Jeanne and Grandpa Mo tomorrow. They have made me gallons of applesauce during my lifetime and it is fun to make them some. I am learning to knit socks. Another homeschool mom offered to teach me. It think it is fun. I have lots of books I am trying to read at the same time, homeschool books, Bible study, nutrition, and for fun. I watch more TV now that we have the dish hooked up. I am about sick of reality TV, but I do like the shows with families who have 8, 11 or 18 kids. It makes me feel like I can for sure handle four! Kurt and I watch Justice League Cartoon every night. I know that may seem weird, but it is 20 minutes that we can sit together, and the good guys always win. I want to use cloth diapers for the baby so I have been working on that idea and looking for good deals. We painted the baby room. I hope to have the room ready after Thanksgiving weekend.

We did find out we are having a boy and that is very exciting! He is growing and kicking me more everyday. I am not good at remembering to take pictures or getting them posted, but I will try to get some up soon so you can see the baby grow. I finished his baby blanket. It is yellow and very fuzzy. It is size 5 yarn with size 17 needles! The kids all want one now. Natalie is going to make a blanket, Hannah is going to make his Christmas stocking, Caleb is going to color pictures and paint the letters of his name for his room. (I may have already told you that)

The kitchen is a mess and Kurt will be home soon! We are one day closer to his graduation day! Praise the Lord! I feel like I am getting a second elementary education degree (up to 5th grade so far), a second round of college, and working toward my Mommy/ Wife/ Child of the KING life long achievement award!

Love and Blessings to you all! (Leave a comment if you read this so I don't feel like I am talking to myself)

Angie

3 comments:

Unknown said...

Hi honey,

Cherish those "quiet" moments - they don't come very often! I hope you all have a fun time with tricks and treats tonight.

Hugs, Mom

Dennis and Valerie said...

Hi Angie,

Every so often I check in on your blog, and since you asked me to leave a comment, I will. :) I see you are expecting your fourth- congratulations!

My husband and I have three little girls now, aged 4, 2, and 1. It is very busy and tiring- as well as rewarding... I'm sure you know all about that.

My husband has been taking classes part time all for our entire marriage except 1.5 years (we've been married 7 years), so I feel for you as you wait for him to get home and try to keep things going. It is hard.

Anyway, I just thought I'd drop you a note. :)

Valerie (Van Essen)

Unknown said...

I read you at times as well.

My husband just graduated with his associate's degree in September and he just started back last week working on his Bachelor's. It is a huge commitment to juggle, family, work, and school. I admire any man that takes on that task!

-Christine (formerly Hansen)