This and that
Okay, so I’ve neglected my little friend the blog for a few weeks now. The first week I just didn’t feel like writing. No other reason, just didn’t feel like typing. The second week we were out of town for several days visiting my brother and his family. I didn’t have time to write except late at night, and then I pretty much fell into bed asleep. Last week I spent every naptime and several evenings engrossed in a book.
Today I would like to compose a coherent and thought out post, but I can’t seem to string sentences together. What’s with that?? I would also like to post about our trip to my brother’s house, but I want to upload pictures and that’s not happening either (I can’t figure out how to get them from my phone to the computer).
Instead, I’m posting some random bits and pieces from our lives lately…
~Matt starts a new job on Monday. This is exciting and a bit disconcerting at the same time. We’ve drawn a paycheck from the same place for the last 9 years. Although I am thrilled for Matt’s new opportunity, there is a sense of stability lost at the same time. I have no reservations about him taking this new position, but there is a bit of “fear of the unknown” that I’m battling.
~One of our big changes with the new job involves budgeting. For 7 of our 9 years of marriage our primary income (the one we budget on) has been paid monthly. Matt’s new employer pays weekly. I have to change my mindset as I approach our budget for next month.
~One of the great things about Matt’s new job is his schedule. He will work 7 to 5 Monday through Thursday and 7 to 11 on Fridays. Because he is trading a 40-45 minute commute for a 15-20 minute commute his time at home won’t really change Monday through Thursday, but we’ll have an extra half day every weekend!
~Matt had to make this statement to Boo on Saturday: “Don’t ride your horse n@ked in the living room!” File that under things you never thought you’d have to say.
~Saturday I asked Little a question and she answered, “Indeed!” Sometimes she talks like she’s 30 years old.
~One of my bestest friends is having a baby in a few weeks. I’ve bought 4 gifts for her. I really need to stop (it’s not like I don’t have my own baby girl to buy for).
~Matt’s Father’s Day gift was more coffee preparation paraphernalia. We have a friend who refers to Matt as Mr. Coffee. There’s a reason for that.
~The baby is teething. She’s been a bear the last couple of days.
~She also turned 5 months old last week. I’m struggling with the fact that she’ll start solid foods in less than a month.
~Little wrote her first sentence yesterday (in Matt’s Father’s Day card). I love you. I had to spell it for her, but she wrote it all. I’ll have to post a picture.
~I just bought Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. I’ll let you know how it goes. This experience could be a deciding factor in whether or not we homeschool next year.
~I bought a new cloth diaper last week (in amethyst). I know you’re surprised.
~I got the kids a small inflatable pool today. They were so excited you would have thought we bought a water park.
And I think that’s all I have for now. Hope you’re having a happy Monday!
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wow..ok that’s a lot for me to comment on! lol…i looked at teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons (i have lots of friends that have used it and raved about it) but since we’re going with classical education i bought jessi wise’s the ordinary parent’s guide to reading..it goes from learning letters to 4th grade reading level! i also bought a phonics set in case we need it. i can’t wait to hear how your experience goes! if you need any info about homeschooling let me know..i have read about 8 million books about it now….and reagan and i love it!
josh switched jobs in 08 and i remember having to make that budget mindset from being paid on the 1st and 15th to weekly. it made budgeting actually easier.
i’m off to check out the book you mentioned (although i’m trying to take it easy because i’ve been neglecting my family lately for more reading time..ugh!) and the cd—i really hated cding with reagan because i was using the pocket diapers..i wouldn’t recommend those to anyone, but one of my friends uses the trifolds with a cover..so easy and less laundry….so i’m doing those with the new baby (when we have a new baby…hopefully in 9-10 months?? God willing!)
oh, if you’re thinking about homeschooling i have three books to recommend that make all the difference:
1. cathy duffy’s top 100 picks..it not only helps you wade through curriculum choices, but it helps you learn your teaching style, your child’s learning style and what your philosophy of education is.
2. rainbow resource catalog—yes, catalog..it’s free and it’s amazing all the reviews they’ve put together..it’s about the size of a college textbook. and it gives discounted prices for curriculum.
3. IF you’re at all interested in the classical method of teaching (which is what we’re doing, with an added emphasis on American history and current events, based on the principal approach) then you will want to read Susan Wise Bauer’s (and Jessi Wise) The Well Trained Mind.
hth! how exciting…i’m just really really excited for you that you’re considering this option!
Hee hee! I love this post! BTW, I never heard that Matt took a new job!
Uhhhhh…. the things that get lost between 10 hrs and miles and miles and 3 kids a piece! 
Love you guys!
Sounds like a busy time at your house!
Just a word of warning. I used Teach Your Child To Read with Gavin when he was about 4 and it was not a good experience. We both ended up frustrated and quit the book. I am using it now with Maddie (at age 5) and we LOVE it. She can’t wait to have her “reading lesson” and we even continue to use the book on Saturdays and Sundays. Hope it is a lot of fun for Little, too, but don’t get too discouraged if it doesn’t work out for her or if you have to put it on hold for awhile.
Hope the new job is going well! I am sure you will enjoy the extra half day added to the weekend. I love the horse comment. SO many things have come out of my mouth as a parent that I never thought I would have to say!