The Beautiful Life

Humbled

Today I am feeling humbled; stopped in my tracks. Reading Ann’s words and knowing them to be true, but not wanting to let go of the way things have been. How often have I seen my worth in my long to-do list? My caught-up laundry? My perfectly organized house? Lord, teach me to value the things unseen. Forgive me for making idols out of habits, for rearranging priorities that I had no right to touch. What does it all matter, if I don’t first love? No one is going to be drawn to You because my house is tidy. They are drawn by love. Do I make time for love? Do I make room for it? Do I?

Project 52–Week 39

In the last couple of weeks, I’ve taken up scribing. I’ve been wanting to make His words more a part of my everyday life and, as someone who always has a pen in hand, this simple but powerful act just makes sense. I’ve started with my favorite book, Revelation, and am slowly working my way through, pausing to breathe in His words and carefully scratching them out onto paper. It’s fitting really, since we’ve been talking about scribes in school this past week, and although I don’t write as beautifully as those monks did, the words still shine.

The Ant Teacher

I have no idea what an “ant teacher” is, but I’ve been informed that this is what they look like:

Although Owen claims the picture doesn’t do his costume…I mean uniform justice and believes he looks more “like a puppet.”

Oh to be five and half again…

Project 52–Week 38

We had a last minute change of plans on Friday and the kids wanted something to do, so I got out the craft box. What started as a quick fifteen minute session ended up lasting a couple of days, with multiple requests (and bribes) to do it again soon.

Project 52–Week 37

This week we went apple picking and brought home more apples than we’ll ever be able to eat. I just love Fall!

Project 52–Week 36

G is turning 4 this week. I think I officially can’t call him “baby” anymore. *Sigh*

Although I think 4 is pretty great, too.

Project 52–Week 36

Hopscotch at “recess” time.

Eyes to See

We bought the kids each a magnifying glass for nature study this year. It’s our first day and they have been playing with them for the last two hours and are currently on a bug hunt. Today we’ve seen: a fly, a mosquito, a jumping spider, a wolf spider, ants, a grasshopper, a beetle and an inchworm. It’s funny how that stuff is always there, but you don’t notice it because you aren’t looking…(well, except for the mosquitoes). Isn’t that how it is with God?

First Day of School

Well, after a five week break that involved lots of video watching and outdoor exploring while I re-painted several rooms in the house, we are back to school. It almost seems like a vacation for things to be so simple. I love it!

Audrey started second grade and is looking forward to school for the first time ever. Owen is in kindergarten and looks adorable sitting at his desk. Graham is in preschool and loves acting like a big kid.