Making Waves

What a great day!  Other than a huge blister rubbed on my thumb from a Pinterest project and a burn on another finger from hot food, there was not anything that really made it special other than a good day with my children.

We started out our day by running to town to take our homeschool attendance report to the local board of Education.  Since I had to stop and get the buttermilk that I forgot Friday, I decided to pick up the rare treat of ice cream.  The kids were so excited.  Funny how such little things can put a sweet smile on their faces.

After lunch, ice cream, and putting supper in the slow cooker, we retreated to the front porch to do a little school work.  It was just too beautiful outside to stay cooped up inside!  We read a chapter from Wheel on the School and George Muller:  Guardian of Bristol's Orphans.  Alissa drew a picture to illustrate the important events from the chapter we read in Wheel on the School and Jake colored a picture from The Pokey Little Puppy.  As they worked, I spotted a plane flying quite low heading toward our field.  I told the kids to wave.  As we all waved, the pilot made the plane wave back!  It was such a neat moment!  We were all surprised the pilot actually saw us and responded!  I guess when you live in a rural area like we do there isn't too much to look at when flying above.  I guess looking at a house in an open field surrounded by woods was only natural.  Anyway, even as the day was drawing to a close, Alissa was still talking about what a neat afternoon we had because of the plane.

After supper, we headed out to feed the animals and water the flowers.  While watering, I noticed the weeds were going crazy.  I started pulling weeds, but I soon realized I would never be able to get them all.  So, I pulled just the weeds growing really close to or in the plants.  Then I took drastic measures; I pulled out the spray bottle and vinegar!  The war of the weeds has begun!  It's my mission to win this year!  A few of weeks ago Bill sprayed one bed with Round-Up (I cringe at the use of chemicals on the inside or outside of my home!).  About a week later I sprayed another bed with the vinegar.  My weeds died before his!  We decided then that we would never use Round-Up again unless it was an absolute must!  Now, if we can just figure out what to do about these monster ants!

As it turns out, it was a good thing that I got so much done today.   I called Bill this evening after getting the kids in bed.  He told me he would be bringing home our newest piglets!  As I write, I am awaiting the arrival of Otis and Little No-Name. Little No-Name has no name because we will be raising him to slaughter.  I can't allow myself to get attached to him or I will never be able to eat him!  I can't wait until tomorrow when I can take pictures! 

Until then, be blessed!

Today's moral:  No matter how small we feel sometimes, God sees us, hears us, and cares for us.  Just like the song says, "His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me."