Alaska living, home education, gardening, hunting, fishing, trapping and preserving the harvest
Benjamin isn’t too crazy over drawing, writing and the like. He is an action guy. But the other day he was drawing on his dry erase board and announces that he drew a people.
So, here you have Benjamin’s people drawing. Not too shabby for a three year old boy.
Whew, I feel much better. I still have a sore throat but the congestion is almost gone. I had already scheduled an appointment for a physical on Monday so we will see if this still lingers on then.
The older Blessings took off with Dad this morning for a dump run. Levi came home with a baseball catchers hat face mask thingie. Yes, we shop at the dump, there is a recycle area so no dumpster diving for this family. This is a blessing to him, he wanted catchers gear and we found shin guards this summer used so all he needs is the chest protector. Daddy brought him a catchers glove from one of his lower 48 trips this summer. He is almost set for catching practice this spring.
I stayed home and knitted and did laundry and kept an eye on Benjamin because he wanted to stay home today.
Daddy and the big kids went out in the snow machines for a while and Benjamin did go out for a while before they came in. I made pizza braids for dinner and the girls made a salad. Elisabeth and Benjamin made brownies this afternoon. So we all had full tummies.
I learned to knit cables today. A couple of youtube videos and some trial and error I got it!!
I gave Daddy and Levi haircuts this evening and the crew and I played Yahtzee. I greatly enjoy a game of Yahtzee. It is my one weakness.
Sorry for the phone pic posts but that is as much as I can put into this clogging thing though.
No, my Blessings are not doing school work this evening. They are watercolor painting. I guess this is school because it came with our curriculum. Anyhow, it is quieter in this house than it has been all day, except for when I drove the crew to their meeting this afternoon.
I felt great yesterday but still took it easy with a continued focus of school and laundry.
Today, my head feels as though it is full of cement. I will survive and this shall pass. I have to drive the Blessings to a meeting this afternoon but I will stay van side and enjoy some sun and knitting whilst they meet.
I mentioned in my weekly review from last week that I was working on the girls' bedroom. Here are a few pictures of the end of phase 1. We cleared, cleaned, painted, cleaned more, sorted and reassembled. Here was how it ended up on Saturday. Phase 2 will be to find bedding (if I ever leave home again ) and curtains and clean out the closet. Phase 3 will be to get the room decorated and either paint Elisabeth's desk or find another on craigslist.
Edited...whew, it is amazing how slow I am today. I am way better than yesterday but I am really having to pace myself.
Today I feel much better not 100% but way better than yesterday. I am up and interacting with the family. I hope to attempt a bit of school with my crew. Levi and Judith are sick and since Judith didn't start until yesterday she might be the worst today.
Ibuprofen is my new best friend. Without it, I ache. I still feel bad with it but when it wears off, oh my.
I pray I wake up much better tomorrow.
I got sick, I am not sure of it is influenza or strep. I am resting and keeping the fluids going in. I am thankful for my husband's job that his coming home today was possible. Levi and Judith seem to be following right along behind me in this, Elisabeth took care of Benjamin and I until Daddy came home.
Monday
I enjoy Monday mornings at home. We got going a little, very little, later than planned. We had a full morning of school and after lunch we headed to get glasses repaired, pick up more paint and then to drop Levi off at his technology class before stopping for groceries. We try to plan any errands for before or during class to get out of town before the evening rush.
Once home we unloaded and started chores and dinner. I love Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes! We spent the evening quietly watching baseball and then I called all all floor clean up. These people here love to leave EVERYTHING in the floor and that drives me bonkers.
As soon as I got Benjamin asleep I started painting in the girls' room. I deemed it a no tv night after baseball was finished so the older three played a card game while I painted. Tonight I finished the second coat on three walls.
I watched a couple of episodes of Lark Rise to Candleford and went to bed.
Tuesday
Piano morning, out the door after pancakes and sausage. I didn't hold the baby much today, but all of the older Blessings took turn about.
After piano we went to the library and didn't rush anyone. Not even myself. At home we had lunch and got to the school work of the day. Benjamin was watching a newly acquired library dvd and I joined him and fell asleep. He did not.
Wednesday
Play time with friends and Daddy came home from his hunting trip, no animal this time.
The Blessings got some school work accomplished. We all got to go to church together for mid-week services.
Thursday
Daddy was home today but we had some school time and the Blessings gave their end of unit presentations for Daddy.
I left the house for a few minutes before dinner and when I came home Daddy was quickly fading. He has been sick for a couple of weeks and it all caught up with him.
Friday
We nursed the sick and stayed in with Daddy just in case we had someone else get sick.
The girls and I put their room back together after painting. The room has been cleaned, painted and the major furniture has been placed into the room. Tomorrow, we tackle the stuff.
Saturday
Benjamin woke me up around 2:30 am, I figured he was next to be sick and he was. About an hour or so later he was, I will spare you the details. But we got him cleaned up, changed sheets and attempted to go back to sleep. He wad feverish and just laid around all day. When he wasn't wanting Mommy to sit with him, I would be supervising the sorting through stuff. By the end of the day, the girls had their rooms back together and the dining room and kitchen were cleared and swept and mopped. I felt an urgency to get as much accomplished as possible today. And my urgency was real.
I skipped posting a menu last week but this week I need the accountability as I will be working on the girls’ bedroom and knowing what I should cook should be helpful.
SUNDAY
pumpkin muffins
banana bread
scrambled eggs
Sausage
spaghetti
green beans
breadsticks
MONDAY
pumpkin muffins
Smoothies
quesadillas
Apples
salisbury steak
mashed potatoes
green beans
make pumpkin scones
make bread
TUESDAY
pancakes
Sausage
Sandwiches
pizza in a crock pot
french bread
make cookies
make beans for tomorrow
WEDNESDAY
coffee cake muffins
scrambled eggs
bean dip
tortilla chips
carrots
Apples
salmon chowder
french bread
Make homemade poptarts
make biscuits
make crockpot granola
THURSDAY
biscuits
eggs
Sausage
Leftovers
alfredo pasta
shrimp
salad
FRIDAY crockpot oatmeal
Toast
Sandwiches
chicago style deep dish pizza
SATURDAY
bacon, eggs, biscuits,
hash browns, gravy
burgers
baked fries
Sunday lunch
Roast
Mashed potatoes
Green beans
Rolls
