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Trying to say afloat in this sweet journey. I couldn’t have chosen better orders. See how lovely the deck hands are? You should see the captain ;)
We are still here. Life is still churning and I have come to miss blogging. I miss the documentation of life and the slant of light it offers to my days. I miss the way it makes me cherish moments as capturable and to see them as lovely and real as they are.
So, here we are again. Blogging. See you real soon.
Our Emelia Louise Marie was born on March 25th, the Feast of the Annunciation (she’s that cute little squishy thing Basil is holding).
So we’ve found our new stomping grounds.
Sorry for the silence…I have lots to say bit little time. Between unpacking boxes and getting ready for all that Christmas brings, life has been busy! We have found some time for cuddles by the fire and hot cocoa sipping.
Wishing you and yours a Merry and Blessed Christmas!
Love,
Sara and all the Plews
Outside My Window ~ Clear skies and cooler weather.
Towards a daily rhythm ~ School, chores, play, rest.
I am thankful ~ That there’s a healthy baby GIRL in there!
From the kitchen ~ Pumpkin muffins for a snack & chicken and kale soup with focaccia for dinner
I am wearing ~ Maternity overalls. I know, so 1999 but they are comfy and the kids think it’s cool that I look like a farmer!
I am creating ~ Does a baby count?
Bringing beauty to my home ~ Today, just trying to maintain…but we do have a fresh school area with new artwork for our “Leaf week”
I am reading ~ Daily Readings and books about leaves
I am hoping ~ No one is getting hurt in the polar bear den I mean kids room as I type. They were safe two minutes ago and it sounds peaceful.
Around the house ~ Pop-ons and laundry
One of my favorite things ~ My delicious americano in the morning. I only wish I could drink it with Aaron.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week ~ My cousins are coming tomorrow to watch Juliana’s dance class and to stay with us for a while.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing ~ Sweet Simeon Joseph
puppet shows will someday have a plot, I’m sure.
meanwhile, just eat pie.
TGI TH.
teething, sad baby awakens at 5, after waking many times before that.
big sister crawls in with mom, unsoothable baby and dad who is trying to catch a few more minutes of rest.
ahhh. quiet. drifting back to sleep. shhh. BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! drat. all awake 6 am.
dad’s in the shower. mom’s grumbling. kids are chipper. chipper? yes, chipper and playfully dancing and flipping lights on as we journey into the kitchen for oatmeal.
no coffee roasted. sorry honey. sorry all.
sun is up. dad’s off to work. breakfast is fast underway, the goldfish on the table entertain.
“ooops, sorry mommy” full bowl of oaty seconds toppled onto the carpet, ricocheting off the wall then landing bottom up. eew. scoop, scrape, scrub.
regroup. bowls are emptied and washed. earl grey befriends me. sit, sip, smile.
lap sitters collide and we read a few books. children scamper off to become bunnies, shepherds and builders of kitchen chair animal pens.
and the morning presses on, mom ever sipping… thinking it was nice to see the sun rise.
It’s been blazing hot here these past few days. We’ve taken to playing outside in the morning to beat the blast of the fire ball in the sky. Here are some photos of today’s morning frolic. Nothing spectacular…just a regular old morning :)
Reading the Psalm this morning I was blessed by this….
O God, Thou art my God; early will I seek Thee. My soul thirsteth for Thee, my flesh longeth for Thee, in a dry and thirsty land where no water is, to see Thy power and Thy glory as I have seen Thee in the sanctuary. Because Thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise Thee. Thus will I bless Thee while I live; I will lift up my hands in Thy name. My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness and my mouth shall praise Thee with joyful lips, when I remember Thee upon my bed, and meditate on Thee in the night watches. Because Thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of Thy wings will I rejoice. Psalm 63
A needed reminder of the reality of Living Water….where true satisfaction, protection and rest dwell. I must keep watch. I must walk in the lovingly outstretched shadow. Rest is not in solidly built accounts, mortgages, precisely followed schedules, crossed-off lists, or in my plans whatsoever…not that those are bad in themselves. It is so easy to get caught up in and put stock “life”, all the while, neglecting Life. Thank you, Lord for this wonderful relief.
outside my window ~ Cool overcast morning which will turn to sunny and warm in a few hours.
daily rhythm ~ Trying to get in the routine of school everyday. I’m still adjusting things and figuring out the best time to run errands since morning is when we used to. We’re also creeping back into post-first trimester normality, although the laundry piles still snicker. Thankfully the kids are so young and my husband is gracious!
I am thankful for ~ The blessing of seeing, venerating and being anointed with holy oil from the myrrh-streaming Hawaiian Iveron icon. I’ve never experienced anything like this. It was so moving and faith-building for Thomasian me.
in the kitchen ~ Bare shelves…monday is grocery shopping day.
Breakfast was pretty creative. Thank goodness for the egg machines in the backyard!
Lunch chicken sandwiches and fruit or leftover pasta.
Dinner meatloaf potatoes and steamed veggies (we’ll see what’s on sale and in season in a bit).
I am wearing ~ a college alumni t-shirt, cotton pants, hair clip, barefeet. Definitely not a glamour day. I need to try more.
I am creating ~ a list of tentative Christmas gift ideas with the goal of having them done by the begining of Nativity or at least Thanksgiving.
Bringing beauty to my home ~ Trying to relfect the changing season with artwork and various squashes. I’d also like to have a fresh centerpiece of some sort on the table for each week…flowers, etc. It is refreshing to see a new albeit small change.
I am reading ~ The Gifts of the Child Christ compilation of works by George Macdonald. It is such beautifully ennobling fantasy. I acquired it from a “swap” we had at the Women’s group meeting last month…we all brought our used goods to swap and then donate to one of our young missionaries for a garage sale she’s having to raise funds. It was a successful idea, and I got these great books :)
I am hoping ~ To have a peaceful and gentle day with the kids…being sure to have this quote Mother Theresa wrote to her sisters concerning the children and people in their care nearby:
“Speak tenderly to them. Let there be kindness in your face, in your eyes, in your smile, in the warmth of your greeting. Always have a cheerful smile. Don’t only give your care, but give your heart as well.”
Kind of lofty and I absolutely fall short, but what a beautiful goal. They are so much more responsive and cooperative when I’m peaceful and loving. Lord have Mercy.
around the house ~ lots of veggie tales videos and VHS cases litter the floor, no matter how often I put them away. The kids are obsessed with them, even just taking them out of the box, stacking them, looking at the, talking about them, etc. since Bonnie at church gave us a cardboard box FULL of what must be the entire set of VT movies! Thanks Bonnie :)
making plans ~ I’m trying to find a nice place for apple picking…Julian, Oak Glen…any suggestions?
a picture thought ~a picture is a nice thought but I’m out of time!!!
