We started ballet again and Auds loves it! She's thrilled that one of the girls in her class is a former classmate from her four-month stint in private school. The other little girl's mom pulled her and homeschools as well now. In fact, a good deal of people have done that - even the board members who have resigned. I'm sad for the school that it's not working out, but feel even more secure in our prayerfully considered decision to pull her as I'm not the only one who saw problems there.
I'm now watching Taitum over 25 hours a week. It's weird coz I was certain that I wouldn't be helping this semester. Her mom even had a friend move in as a roommate (another young single mom) and they would watch each others' kids during their respective classes, but it ended up being chaotic and short lived. It's been a big adjustment from preparing to not watch to watching the hour equivalency of a part time job. It limits our freedom to go places during the week, but helps me save on gas. ;)
Then Tuesday I got rear ended. The kids were fine and we were able to walk away. The van is another story. It needs a new muffler, back end, back door, and back a/c. The lady who hit me had just gotten the call that she has cancer and was on her way to the doctor. I just hugged her in the parking lot and cried and prayed with her once I checked on the kids. We have our health, thankfully. My heart still breaks for her. I only ended up with a bad bout of mastitis from where the seatbelt hit me.
Fall portrait season is in full swing, so while most families are enjoying the season and the cooler weather together, I'm out working my tail end off. But it means I can help support my family, so I'm happy to do it. I'm also donating $100 from all sessions in November to our bible quizzing program to help cover tournament travel costs. We had our first practice last week and it was so heartwarming to see kids quoting the Bible. :) I just wrapped up a bake sale fundraiser for it, too, and will be sewing and selling scarves and headbands for an up-coming fundraiser for it. Add to that coming up with fun activities and questions and prizes for motivation and it's almost a full time job - on top of my others. ;)
It's been a busy and chaotic (dealing with rentals and insurance and new car seats yadayada), but blissful. I'm so thankful for His peace that envelopes us in our time of need. And for His provision to make sure I have ample opportunity to help provide for my family and ministry. And for His protection in the car accident - it could have been much worse, but we were blessed. I've got a lot to be thankful for. Even if I rarely have time to sit and reflect on all of His goodness lately.
But I have decided that I'm taking off December to have family time during the holiday season. I'm looking forward to not waking up at 6 on a Saturday. ;) haha
Wow. You're an inspiration, mama! I don't know how you do it.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that you walked away from the car accident unharmed.
We also take the month of December off in our house and I love it. It helps get me into a peaceful state of mind so that I don't feel frenzied and stressed during our Christmas celebrations. I just want that time to be for God and my family. It works well for us and I hope taking the break is also a blessing to you!!