NCHE Conference

For anyone interested our annual homeschool conference is the end of May. It is absolutely awesome. This year I heard that Paul David Tripp is coming to be the main speaker. Two years ago we had Mark Hamby from Lamplighter. The first year I attended we heard Ted Tripp speak. It is one of the best homeschool conferences around. If anyone wants to come down and visit let me know. Grandparents get in free by the way.

A Drink of Water

I recently had one of the ladies that help out in Esther's cubbie class come to me with the funniest story. The boys and I have been studying deserts and somehow we got on the topic of how long you can live without water and food. We did research to find the answers. Well I did not know that Esther was listening upstairs in her room. That night at Awana they had story time. They had already taken a potty and drink break but Esther was still thristy. She kept insisting that she needed a drink. The one lady who helps out kept telling her to wait until after story time. Esther looked up at her and with all seriousness informed her "Well my mommy told me that you will die if you did not drink water." The lady just could not help but laugh. It is amazing what our children hear when we don't think they are listening.

Ergo

I love my new ergo carrier. Carl was so wonderful to get me one for our anniversary. I have been using it everywhere and everyone is always asking me about it. We were in an outdoors store looking at hiking backpacks for Carl and the kids and several people stopped and asked what it was. The infant insert is so wonderful. I just wrap him up in it and off we go. He loves it and falls asleep almost every time. I just put the little hood up over his head and he is just so content. Last Thursday I was at the kids exchange (imagine a yard sale with only kids items times about 100). It is absolutely awesome. I had Sam in the carrier and everyone was asking about it. There was another lady there who had one too. Sam and her baby were about the same age. I had Sam lying one way and she had her baby in a totally differnt postion with the infant insert. People kept asking us how one carrier could hold an infant so many ways. People were quite inmpressed and I think we convinced almost everyone in line to go to the website. It was so much fun and my back did not hurt one bit even though I had him in the carrier for almost two hours. I could kick myself for not buying one before. By the way, Tara, mine is black with the camel and the infant insert is the camel color too. I think the insert is worth it but someone said that you could do the same thing with a towel or blanket. I just use the insert because my wonderful husband was so thoughtful.

For Those Who Are Wondering

I did get my hair cut. I cut off about nine inches. It was time for a change. I love it and it is actually easier to deal with than all that long, thick hair. It also is easier because I have hit that post partum stage where the hair falls out. It is nice not dealing with the long strands everywhere.

Anyone for New Years Resolutions

Alright. Here we go with listing all the things we want to get done this year. Anyone for losing weight? I have an extra 50 pounds I'd like to see go away. I guess six pregnancies in eight years will do that to a woman. I'd also like to get my whole house painted. I am tired of the artwork from my dear children decorating the walls. Carl and I would also like to make our garage a more useful space, like maybe for all the toys and school things. Our family room looks like a preschool right now. I wish we had a basement. Oh well. That is one drawback to NC. Most houses don't have them. I do have some resolutions that I really want to stick with. Our pastor this year has challenged the church to read through the Bible. He had everyone who has read through it before stand up one Sunday. I was astonished at the low, low number that stood. Carl has never even read through it before. This year will be about my 8th time doing, even though the last time was 2 years ago. I am excited especially since William wants to do it too. We went out and bought Bibles that are one year Bibles and Carl and I are doing it together. They even have a One Year Bible for kids. I will keep you all posted on how it is going. Anyone up to doing the challenge with us? You can print out all kinds of Bible reading plans online.
This year I am also doing the Created to Be His Helpmeet Journey Journal. Have any of you ladies ever done it? Anyone interested in doing it with me? I bought my journal on ebay and with shipping it was only $10.50. I got it today and I am so excited. I don't know about you but after 10 years of marriage I need a little refresher on how to treat my husband and encourage him. Sometimes I feel as though I am in a rut. Anyone else feel just like a housekeeper and nanny sometimes? Maybe it is just me. Oh well. I am doing it so I can be a better wife to my darling husband.
Anyone have any resolutions or challenges?