November already

Ok, I'm kind of excited to share this news. Early in the week, I got a phone call from a woman who asked if I would be interested in putting the parsonage in the Parade of Homes for Christmas this year. I hemmed and hawed, as I'm not going to be here for Christmas and didn't plan on a whole lot of decorating. But, it did sound like something we would enjoy and have fun with. So, naturally, I agreed on the spot. The parade is set for December 6th, which is the Sunday after the Sanctuary dedication, also Thanksgiving weekend. ALSO the week we’re going to have an out of town houseguest. Am I nuts?

I immediately started cleaning up and sorting stuff. With the weather being in the 70's all week, I've even managed to wash windows and screens. By Friday, I had a bunch of toys boxed up and ready to go to storage. Eden reluctantly helped me with that chore. With Daddy home, we loaded up the Ford and

took a trip to storage, swapping out toys, the play kitchen, more toys & the dress up box for several green and red totes, which are now sitting in the guest room, ready to be sorted through.

If anybody has any classy ideas for the big event, please let me know. Laura (bless her) offered her creative juices & even some decorations, so between the two of us, we should do alright!

In other news, Eden had an 'Un-birthday party' at preschool last week and brought home a jeweled cardboard crown, which she is particularly proud of and has sitting up on her dresser so Lars can't reach it. She has also begun counting her coins in her piggy bank on a regular basis, telling me how many 'monies' she has.

Lars has started trying to say words this week. If you didn't know what he was point to, you wouldn't have any idea what he was saying, but he's trying, which is better than not. Eden enjoys his speech therapy a lot more than him, she's very social and loves company!

Friday night, I wanted to get out and do something, but since all our excess savings went to paying for camper repairs last week (and we didn’t even get the tail light fixed), we were short for a sitter. Instead, we invited Douthit's over for Chimechangas & fresh tortilla chips with home made salsa. After one hand of cards, we were all too tired to continue playing. We wolfed down some cheesecake & crashed in the living room while the girls attempted to clean up the basement. I think the kids & I were in bed by 9:00 and Pastor headed out to the garage to do whatever it is he does out there.

Tuesday & Wednesday evening this week, I had to take a class for the EMS department and both nights we got out early, which is nice, except that I made it home before the kid's bedtime. I was hoping to get it out of it for a couple nights, but no such luck! Al was glad for my help, however, as he had to take the kids to one of his meetings. Apparently, Lars fell down the steps and Eden grabbed the sharp end of a blade all in a matter of minutes. Mommy to the rescue!

Saturday evening, the hockey game was accessible only on the internet, so the kids and I crowded around the screen and watched diligently. When Williams broke his leg, I thought I’d lose my supper, but everything stayed down. I wish they posted X-rays on the team website. We medical people like to see that sort of stuff, but alas, HIPPA.

Sunday afternoon, Lars hauled off and smacked Eden with a toy train, splitting her bottom lip & sending her into a screaming rage that lasted until she fell asleep an hour later. You know how those fleshy parts bleed so much. In the end, he gave her a pretty good fat lip and she collected much ammo for the next round.