My name is Jenna, and I am 25 years old. Tremendously blessed, I am married to a wonderful man, and together we are raising a beautiful little girl. Located in the "mitten state", we reside in a modest suburban area in our own itty bitty house. We have three cats and one dog as our furry companions, and are always tempted to have maybe *just one more*. lol We love God, and value all creation, big or small.
Proletarian's Barn
The latest issue of the ChoosingHome Newsletter is now available. This month, we have wonderful articles on homeschooling, along with a super-great interview with Barbara Curtis!
~Favorite Blogs~
~Resources~
Bible Gateway
The Book of Concord
Homeschool Talk Radio
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Monday, April 18, 2005
Cinnamon Pancakes and Picnic Table Potatoes
I am tired today, really tired.
Little sister and her family stayed the night with us last night, which was very much an impromptu circumstance. While I was preparing dinner, hoping that I had enough for our unannounced guests, little sister asked if they could stay the night. DH said that he didn't care, so I set about getting everything set.
Dinner was great. I really love the BBQ grill. I cooked some hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill, and I just love the way that the fire flashes up when you flip a hamburger over an open fire. Woohoo! It's invigorating, and really had me thankful that I was moderately alert at least. lol
After dinner, I brought the girls in and just marveled at how much dirt they managed to wear in. lol I put them in the bathtub, and it was just awful, how much dirt was stuck to the bottom of the tub. If Babs would tollerate a shower, I would have hosed them off instead, but she screams every time she gets water on her face. She's a funny girl, but I had great success while washing her face and hair. So long as I was giving her lots of positive feedback and praising her, she didn't cry, even when I accidentally got water on her face. I just rubbed her face with a towel, and she was happy.
Once the girls were squeeky clean, I sat down and brushed their hair and got them dressed. I thought that maybe with a video, they would have enough time to chill out, and be able to go to sleep alright. However, Babs just isn't used to a normal bedtime, and she hollered a lot. So, we moved DD into my bed until Babs had zonked out. Then I just set DD back into her bed with Babs, and all were happily asleep.
While the kiddies snoozed happily, we put in a movie of our own. Last night, we watched "Little Black Book", which wasn't too bad. I didn't mind watching it. lol It was real late by the time that the movie was over, so DH and I left little sister and her husband to figure out who was sleeping in what spot, in the living room.
This morning was pretty crazy, but not in a bad way. I woke up to the sound of giggling babies and cartoons. DD knows how to turn on her tv, so she set the kiddies up with entertainment while we adults rubbed our groggy eyeballs. DH hopped out of bed for his shower, and I went into the kitchen and made some pancakes for everyone. The little ones really liked the pancakes, which I doctored up with cinnamon and vanilla. Yummy. :o )
The little ones and I had the day basically to ourselves, as everyone else left, including little sister, who had an appointment with a lawyer. I have to say though, that I was very happy when she came back to pick up the babies. I think that I could handle DD and Babs, but throwing the little guy into the mix was a little much. It wasn't too bad, but Babs is a bit mischevious and it is hard to run around after her while trying to feed the little guy. DD was a big help though, keeping the kids happy and busy while I tried to get my laundry done in little bursts.
When I thought everything was going to be quiet and peaceful, Sis shows up with her new baby. lol We hung out for a little bit, and walked up to the little market near us. It was good to get out in the sunshine and walk around at a normal non-baby-chasing pace. By the time that we got back, Sis had to leave, and I had to make dinner. Thankfully, I had some roast beef leftovers, and I had thought to bottle the drippings when I put everything in the fridge. So, we had the beef, carrots, corn, mashed potatoes, and gravy. Yummy. DD fell asleep on the way home though, so DH and I had a quiet dinner on our own for a change.
While we were eating, DH said something .... odd. He actually asked me if I had a good book on marriage that I could give to him to take to a buddy at work. More to the point, the buddy wanted it for his wife. I'll say that it was an interesting request, one that I am confused to say, was not the first one made. For some reason, people keep coming to DH and asking for help with their respective wife. I guess that somehow, folks think that DH is the "go-to guy" for resources on fixing a nagging wife. *scratches head* That's kind of funny, isn't it? *laughs* I'm amused. DH isn't arrogant or a know-it-all about this stuff. The guys just seem to catch on that somethin' is up, and that DH doesn't spend all of his time complaining about me. *chuckles* (just a minute, here and there. Heeheehee...)
I was trying to clean up a bit and relax when DD woke up from her nap, and she was so happy to see that our friendly neighbor had brought over a little plastic picnic table that her children didn't use anymore. I washed it off for her, and let her eat dinner on her new table, because she asked so sweetly and was so excited. Later on, I gave her a couple pieces of paper and some crayons, and she had fun making us pretty pictures. She chose to sit at her table, instead of riding in her power-wheel barbie car that her papa bought her at a garage sale. Now, isn't that somethin? lol
The day has been good though. DH has gone off to the video store, and DD is keeping me company. I put on "He Reigns" by the Newsboys, which she calls "the God song". I love hearing her belt out the words in her childish voice, as she dances around the room. Of all the songs that we have, this is the one that she asks for. I love my little girl.
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