We had a "garden" full of "flowers" today and somehow, though I'm tired, I am
not thoroughly used up and exhausted, at least not yet. We endured yelling and crying, love and laughter, a bit of bossing, tantrums and tender times . There were animal crackers and milk, peanut butter sandwiches, and fruit snacks. Naps didn't happen, but there was a little bit of quiet when Hannah put some music on the TV.
I made it to Webster for Ladies' Prayer this morning, but didn't stay for Bible Study. Even so, it was good to be with friends in prayer, and I came home just in time to fix Mom's breakfast and coffee. She was just getting dressed when I returned a few minutes before 11 o'clock.
The weather has taken a definite turn and the wind has a bite to it that lets us know that winter is on its way. My sassafras trees have dropped most all their leaves and so after lunch we headed out to rake them in a pile and have a bit of fun.
The boys found the pile of leaves great to sit in and walk through, while Rocky was intent on raking them into one spot. She was thoroughly distressed by Simon who kept messing up her pile of leaves. I am always amazed at how insistent she is on taking control of other children and situations. Although she was determined, he wasn't having any part of it.
The weather has taken a definite turn and the wind has a bite to it that lets us know that winter is on its way. My sassafras trees have dropped most all their leaves and so after lunch we headed out to rake them in a pile and have a bit of fun.
Wonderful pictures. Right now I would love to run and jump into a pile of orange leaves. She wanted it tidy, they wanted fun....Kids...gotta love them.
ReplyDeleteI need a bigger, drier pile if I am going to jump into them. I wanted it fun too. :0)
DeleteLovely new header...:o)
ReplyDeleteYou are the BEST babysitter in the world!
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Aunt Hannah was really responsible for the three on the couch, but of course I helped. :0)
DeleteI did enjoy having my grandkids here today. They're pretty special.
And thank you. I think that the header photo is pretty too. :0)
DeleteThose are some nice big leaves!
ReplyDeleteWhen are you going to make fried cakes? I'm anxious to find out exactly what those are!
Fried cakes are a doughnut shaped treat that is cake-like and fried in deep fat. They are very popular at farm markets here and wonderful with a cup of cold apple cider.
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I'll see if I can get on that for you.
Glad to hear you made it to your prayer group. It did get sunny out a bit in the afternoon yesterday, but it was still so chilly! We bundled on our walk, but Miss Char insisted on wearing her sandals...and guess what? Her feet got cold. bad mom award, again:)
ReplyDeleteThis bad mom once let her kids get splashed by lake waves on a not so warm and toasty fall day. Those kids are now 28, 30, and 32 and they still remember it and smile. And I don't think they go sick either.
DeleteCongratulations of the award! :)