De-Cluttering our Hearts

So, as many of you know, I got rid of my facebook account. I was really feeling like it was getting in between me and my children, me and Matthew, but most importantly, me and God. I was on facebook a little today, getting messages to people so they'd be able to contact me through e-mail. But I spent much less time at the computer and much more time with my kids. I got up, made/ate breakfast with the kids, got them ready for the day, and had dinner going in the crockpot all before 9am. Then I spent the next couple hours finishing my preparations for Anika's first day of schooling. We had lunch at 11 then hung out for a bit. I have been pushing laundry through the machines all day.... in fact, right now is the first time today that I haven't had at least one machine going. While Ki took his nap, Anika had her first lesson. I was surprised with how well she cooperated. School has always been a fun idea for her, but I don't think it ever crossed her mind that it would take work and concentration to learn.

She is starting to learn about the letter "i". She knows the difference between capital and lower case i and she knows the short sound it makes. I is for Indian. She struggled a little when I had to convince her that the picture was not a g-g-g-g-g-girl, but an i-i-i-i-indian girl. I had her standing on her chair making the "i" sound over and over, and she can point to a capital "I" and say "his name is 'capital I' because he is a stick with a hat and a shoe. She also points out the "little i", but she calls him "small i". Whatever, it works. She reviewed her colors and also colored a school bus, yellow. She did so well only coloring the bus, she earned a sticker. She usually scribbles crayon all over her page, but I read the directions to her and she did well. She sat in the correct position, and when she needed to listen, she placed her hands on the desk. I kept pointing out that she was doing a great job making her hands obey. This curriculum is great with giving opportunities to teach character right with the tested studies.

After her lesson was done, I folded more laundry and Ani got to play some computer games. Daddy came home shortly after Ki woke from his nap. Ani went to her room to calm down from a fit and fell asleep on her bed. We've tried to wake her a few times, but she's not interested. I'm thinking she's getting whatever it is that Ki has. The poor guy threw up last night, has been fighting a fever, and had diarrea all day today. He's not interested in eating. So, between my VERY frequent potty trips and changing so many diapers, my hands are now bleeding from being so dry. I'm just not one that can use the restroom and not wash my hands, even if it's only number one, lol! At any rate, Ki watched "Wall-E" while Matthew and I sat at the table for a very yummy supper; slow-cooked cranberry stew, mashed potatoes, and mixed vegetables. YUM! I only wish my discomfort would have allowed for seconds..... Lo is just so wiggly today, it's hard to eat.

Ki is now in the "tubby". He's been begging for one all day. I waited for Matthew to get home so he could do that for him...... it's like being the one that gets to give the dog a biscuit. Ki now thinks Matthew is the coolest parent on the planet!

Anyway, the point of all of this..... I do have a point. I have been able to get so much done today! The house has stayed picked up as we moved through our day, so I won't have to do much cleaning once the kids are in bed for the night. Matthew called and had our cable (except for local channels) shut off today. {insert "hallelujah" chorus here} Once the kids are down, I'll have a chance to prepare for Anika's lesson tomorrow and get into my Bible. Some might think we're weird for getting rid of the cable and facebook (for now), but I am so relieved. I didn't realize what a burden it all was. THIS FEELS GREAT!!!!! I understand that the birth of Lo will throw us off for a bit, but I feel so good about this!

Ok, I want to go refresh my hair color. I hope I'm wrong, but I think I'm starting to gray a little..... eeek!