Autism Awareness Month

Cute!

Speaking of cute! Last night little Dash (My skinny sweet little man in a baby's body) , was getting ready for bath time. Well he got a splinter on his bum cheek. I saw the inflammation a size of a dime, I saw a black speck. He said " I got a splinter but I pulled it out" well it was still in there a little bit. So I had to pull a splinter out of his sweet little bum cheek while keeping a straight face. OH OH it was so cute! Daddy Man and I got the sweetest chuckle (out of ear shot) over it. It was just so cute!
No, I did not kiss it better :)
I better get to work.

Tackle It Tuesday

My Master carpenter
Beloved fixed the door.

It is a mettle plate.

I painted it job done.

Remember the craft and Home school drawers.

Before

after
This space is finished now.
I got it packed yesterday.

Dash has a clean room

So easy to pick up with nothing thrown around:)

I finished Doves room staging as well. We still have a half wall behind the shelf to paint. I packed the shelf but we still need to move it to the garage.

Menu Plan Monday

I have been neglecting my menu plan in the midst of all the hubbub. My arthritis is flared up as are the allergies. It is time to get back on the "eating for my blood type and stop blowing off my food allergies. So My Sweet Beloved Husband Insisted I go and get groceries focused on "ME" and my nutritional needs. I did so and now just need to implement the menu. I also need to begin my supplement regimen again slowly and remember to take my medicine for the angioderma ( inflammation) allergy problem. Now remember Dash too has food allergies...so...I have a balancing act that often I drop the ball on my needs out of poor priorities. This week I must put me first not my forte'

Filling in the blanks :)

Monday
Breakfast: Spelt cereal ,soy milk with pure maple syrup
kids have...eggs scrambled with soy cream cheese and whole wheat toast with organic peanut butter or all fruit spread and strawberries.
green tea
Lunch: freezer Egg rolls and tea
Kids p/b and J , strawberries, Dash has pretzels and Dove has cheese crunches.
Dinner:Burgundy/Pepper Lamb tips and Sweet potatoes with green beans.
Kids may or may not eat my fair, I may make some popcorn chicken for their meat.
Tuesday
Breakfast: Scrambled egg with green onions and portibella mushrooms
Lunch: Seafood salad lettuce carrots and artificial crab
Dinner: Left over lamb for me? and sweet potatoes
family...been burrito for Dash , cheese nachos for Dad and Dove with refried beens.
Wednesday
Breakfast: Soy Yogurt and Flax plus cereal, green tea
Lunch : Stir fried rice
Dinner: Jasmine rice and ? ground beef Spanish style tomato sauce with bell peppers and cumin,curry and cyanne peppers Refried green beens.
Thursday
Breakfast: spelt cereal and soy milk with pure maple syrup, green tea
Lunch : Freezer Egg rolls
Dinner: Sushi rice and ?
Friday
Breakfast: Yogurt and flax cereal
Lunch : me..?
Kids...Lunch meat sandwiches, small apple
Dinner: Salad organic romaine and veggies on hand
Saturday
Breakfast:
Lunch :
Dinner:
Sunday
Breakfast:
Lunch :
Dinner:

The refining shine

Oh my... how full a day can be.
This day was full of friendship. My husband , my Sister and a couple of girl friends let me exhale the exasperations of a stressful time.
My husband took the jobs by the list and mastered 80% of it. I helped in a slow steady restful pace. Taking time on Saturday to rest my painful arthritic joints. Hands can sure hurt when over used.
We had a time of tending to my mealtime needs and to also take a good long nap on Saturday. I took time to stop and tend to my heart. Getting ready to transition I am refreshed with the edifying words reminding me of the proof of this courageous process. That I have been stuck expecting the worse and trying to force my brain to wrap around it. A good friend is reminding me that it is alright to expect the best.
I have to start making the appointments for Dash's testing for the wired balance testing for the symptoms are increasing and he is having more difficulty, Doves braces and my own dental implant. We will try to interview another Realtor who hopefully will be more trust worthy and less suspect than the last two. Integrity is a tough thing for us to locate right now. I do hope we can find the right person to sell our home.
I was able to get 4 of the 5 curtains made today for the glass doors. I got the side gate painted and Mr Uncommon has finished the back door repair, washed all the windows outside and the screens, sand and varnish the front door. I got the back door painted and grocery shopped too.
It is the crest of the mountain for us. It is the hardest of times for this marathon is in the hill top season. We make it to selling and then the crest be conquered and we can begin our descend into the green valley of goals sought after. It is now a great time of perseverance and endurance. I have faltered shown my utter need for God. I am dross risen to the top of mettle tried. One day may I shine a reflection worthy....When I do... may compassion rise to the shine of the refiners edge for the next soul in the crucible.
The children had a wonderful time of play. I went out to supper with another friend on Saturday evening, then I went shopping alone and enjoyed the dreaming and imaginations of beauty.
I am allowing myself some desires of though and idea for the future. I am grasping at things to look forward to while this season is taking such great effort to accomplish. May the buyer be prepared. May my faith not halt or falter. May I have no misgivings in this battle for freedom is the goal. I am so sorry for the many faults and failings I have been experiencing. All I can do is trust that I am growing up. Growing free from snags and hindrances.

Sunday Smiles

My heart eluded me.
A mule wondering in a frenzy.
Tilling the soil so that the labor might end.
when the soft hand came and whispered.

Sitting on the floor with my dogs
I whispered.
To center I remembered them, their hearts.
Hearts made frenzied wondering about the safety.

Whispered I .
My hand came soft.
Tilling the soil, that their labor might end.
No longer a mule in a frenzy

My heart had eluded me.

Photo Hunt

What is your dream (goal) for the next year?

As a regular reader I know you could guess it. To be in our next place debt free, with a financial plan. Looking forward to the travels and activities that include much recreation that involves historical and educational opportunities for the family. Also to be taking much better care of myself. Doing a some service work to help those who are in need. I would love to use my skills to grow community. I think it would be the coolest thing to involve the kids in humanitarian efforts. I love the idea to refresh their lives from all the consumerism and greed. I want them to know the joy of helping others. The decorating and establishing of our next place can be fun too.

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