{swirling}

*that defines my brain right now. The job I quit, well let's just say it's about to do me in.

*I am going to quit again after this trial. Really.

*despite the little message that made it's way to me via email tonight.....I absolutely refuse to stoop. I have withdrawn myself from that game completely. Regardless of what was thought, I was sincere. Interestingly, I guess she was too. It really is unbelievable.

*e HATES school. He begs me not to send him. He complains of being very bored. Although the only draw has been "the girls"....apparently there was alot of kissing going on today. Haven't we traveled this road before? I am having to send a note to his teacher tomorrow. And, it was actually them, not him. Surprisingly.

*n is doing fine. Geometry. That is just so strange?

*my boys are beyond exhausted. After a great weekend/Monday of fun with their friends they are pretty much down for the count. Thanks MW and TH for all the fun!

*my new declaration, excitment and commitment to Wednesday night services/Bible study since I purposely kept that night totally open for church. Well, my 2nd week into it compleely derailed thanks to a phone call from an attorney tonight for Thursday morning depos....I want to give up there too, but, I won't.

*thanks so much for the prayers for Scott's Fayetteville appointment yesterday. Very much appreciated!

{i am in love....}

i've had my eye on this beauty for a long while now. yesterday, after i had lunch with the girls to celebrate {or mourn} the return to school of our little ones, we made a stop at the antique shop. i could not stop thinking about it....so i went and brought it home today.

as i pushed it down our lane to snap a picture of it...it was very difficult not to think of the mother that used this for her baby years ago.

amazing.

{continued enrollment}

He went again today. But, not without protest.

He has asked to "skip." Several times actually.

How did he even know that term?

I think the only thing that got him there today........

.....a girl.

This is going to be a long educational journey I'm afraid. ;)

{barn raising resumed}

I suppose I will post it here as well as my other blog since the majority of it will be for our family with my office/studio incorporated. But, this is it, FINALLY! A few minor changes including some rock added to the bottom of the front. The windows will be different on the side as that area will house the studio/bathroom. The loft willl be above my studio where you see the brown x and the white door will actually lead the to barn area. I think we are going to add a patio to the back as well. Just happy to be 'under construction' again.

I think?

{i am quite concerned}

*that I will be having a Kindergarten drop-out. His day actually went fine yesterday {per my analysis not his}; I did better. He had a good day overall with the exception of his complaints related to nap time. He forgot we packed a lunch of his favorites and went thru the lunch line to obtain something he will not eat...a hamburger. The french fries saved him. He is very impressed with the cafeteria ladies....doesn't that sound vaguely familiar? Noah always wanted me to get a job in the cafeteria. It was his dream job for me. Evan explained that they were just so nice fixing all that food for all the kids. Even though he hated the food. He was beyond CrANkY when I picked him up. A lot of tears even if you looked at him. I forgot how long those days are for the little ones. Even though I've had him on a protested back to school bedtime routine for weeks leading up to this....the night owl in him is struggling. He wants to be set free. He succumbed to tears last night when he realized he had to go back all.week.long. For whatever reason, he thought it was going to be one day a week? He revolted. He now hates school and does not want to go back. And tells me this every chance he gets. This could make for a very, very long year. He was a grumpy bear this morning. I hope he and his teacher survive without too many battle wounds today. Trust me, I've said many prayers.

*we were driving down the drive way and he remembered he had not brushed his teeth. Thankfully we had some extra time - u turn in the field. Bless his heart....he had a rough start today between that and crying over his breakfast.

*having said the above, he fell asleep on the way to school this morning. I realized it when it was time to drop him off. He woke up and flew out the door. I'm not sure he even knew where he was. Noah was chasing behind him to make sure he made it to the right room. He could be in Booneville for all I know. {kidding, Aunt J}

*Noah - well, things are going very Noah-ish. No concerns as of yet. He loves it all.

*we are about to start building the barn/studio/office. I'm excited but nervous - I do not enjoy big projects like that at all. Give me a hot glue gun and I'm all over it. Making decisions like this......hurts my head. But, the outcome will be more than worth it I think. I hope anyway!

*Wednesday night services start back tonight. I am excited - just hope Evan will be okay. Because I think the turkey needs to be in bed as soon as he comes home today.

*Before sunrise, I was outside with Molly this morning. Geese flew overhead. A very welcome sound. I saw some on the way to school as well. Ahhhh.....that time of year.

*The boys swam last night, trying to get as much in as we can. That little pool has seriously been the best investment ever. For $400 plus 3 bags of salt - the giggles and fun it has given them has definitely well worth it.

*I get to see my friends tomorrow for lunch! Can't wait!

*I'm off to light a pumpkin candle and get after it for the day....

{here we go again}

Evan goes back to school tomorrow.

{restoring order}

I am very happy to announce WE HAVE AIR!!!!!! Oh, Happy Day!

Happy, happy, happy, happy day.

We are still sitting at 81 degrees - but, considering how hot it got while they installed over the past 24 hours - it may take a while to get it really comfortable. I'm not complaining because the end is in sight!

I have felt terrible over the last couple days - I think the lack of sleep this past week finally caught up and caused a major crash. But, I am dragging myself up and am now trying to tackle this mess. There is dust and I don't know what in the world 'else' due to the installation. Even the carpets need shampooed d/t some many trips in and out, in and out. I'm drinking some coffee as I gear up for it.

And, we have a mouse. I'm just hoping nothing else got in as they had to cut out the ceiling of the air closet. A mouse is ALL that got in. I am convinced of it. And, the following...I am not kidding one bit...Scott bought TWENTY mouse traps yesterday. TWENTY. We have one mouse. He hates mice worse than me if you can imagine that. They are everywhere. Poor Molly is either having to stay in our laps or be kenneled right now.

I survived E's first day of Kindergarten yesterday. Survived and nothing more. It was much more difficult than I thought it would be and I anticipated it to be horrid. It was. And, more. He did great though! I'll be back to blog on HIS day, not MINE. {wink}

Also, I purchased my first little "project". I'll post pics of that as well. But, I had always spied those rooster lamps on the blogs. I am not a themed kitchen kinda gal, but I do have scattered bunnies and roosters. I try to be a bit subtle with it. Well, subtle with the exception of the HUGE metal rooster on my island. But, the other day at DG - they have a new shipment of mid-sized lamps - some really pretty bases for only $7. I bought a rooster one and a plain red shade. I will 'fluff' up the shade with my hot glue gun and some fringe. I'm thinking it will be easy, mindless and really cute......the price of it even better. ;)

I'm ready for fall to be in the air, but, for whatever reason not to rush the seasons, but I am super-excited about Christmas this year. No idea why? And, on that note I had the boys with me on a quick trip into HL the other day. Noah was disgusted that they still had their Christmas stuff out! ha! I had to inform him it had been pulled back out a couple months ago because Christmas is only 4 months away. He was so confused!

Off to scrub my bathroom. You're jealous I know!