Aug. 25, 2008 - A Great Weekend!
So much is happening! Where to begin?
Well, I've been busy rearranging my entire house. It was so overwhelming. I wasn't sure where to begin. I decided to begin in my bedroom and work outward. A teenage boy was over today and said, "Um, Dar, why does your bed have all this stuff on it." Funny question since he has helped me move stuff. Poor kid. Every time he walks through my door I say, "Oh, since you're here..." He keeps coming back!
The kids were dedicated at church this weekend. That was good. I feel very supported by my church family. I don't want to be the needy single homeschooling mom, but there are just some things I can't do. I need help. I don't like asking for that help. It was good to stand before the church as a family of Taylors! After church a group of us headed back to my house for Liberian food. Lunch was late because the chicken I bought on Thursday was bad, but we bought more chicken and all was good. Our house was full. It was great fun. I love having a household of people. Well, it makes it nice when you don't do any cooking or cleaning. My friend, Cecelia, did most of the cleaning.
I slept very well last night. I think I was zonked out by 9, which is much earlier than normal. I almost slept through the night except that I woke up to crying. Dusty had fallen out of her bed. No, she doesn't have the rail on it. Last year I mostly assembled it and Kelly was supposed to finish it. Well, that never happened and now I don't have the tools. Not only did she fall off the bed, she landed on her desk. Poor girl. She's bruised, but will be fine. I went back to sleep for several more hours.
I decided that we had had so many work days trying to get things cleaned up that I would just lie around reading and let the kids play. However, they couldn't play on the computer, playstation, or watch a movie. Dusty pretty much stayed on the couch. Christopher read a Star Wars book. Sage and Ireland played outside nicely for awhile. I read and took a morning nap. It was wonderful.
I still have much to do, but I'm thinking that I might go to sleep soon. I really enjoyed getting a lot of sleep. I was in a much better mood, too.
Sage has been giving me trouble again, but I think we've come up with a solution. When he isn't obeying, I discipline him. Pretty simple, eh? However, he will fight me tooth and nail. For instance, if he throws a toy that isn't to be thrown and I take it away. He will not accept discipline at all. He'll try to get the toy and tell me not to ever ever ever take anything from him. It will go on and on. This is just an example. The other day I had to call someone twice to come help me. He was out of control. So, here's the solution. I go through my normal thing of disciplining, whatever that may be, and if he continues to fight or does not accept discipline I call 1 of 3 godly men to come and help out. So far it has been good. It prevents hours of restraining and fighting and produces an obedient child. This is all new. These men are committed to helping my family and supporting me. They have good relationship with the kids and hope to mentor my boys. I am so thankful for that. I really cannot do it on my own.
School? I haven't thought about school. Actually, I have thought about it. I just haven't planned much. Kelly is moving his stuff out almost daily and my house looks like I'm moving. I can't focus on school when that is happening. I think I will wait until all his stuff is out and things are settled down and organized. I'm not looking at being perfectly organized, but right now everything is in an upheaval. I'll probably do some school and ease into a schedule. I plan for us to be in full swing by the beginning of October.
Comments
Aug. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
I'm glad your weekend went so well! I am so thankful you have such a wonderful body of believers around you to support and help you out! It blesses me each time I read how supported and cared for you all are! Praying for your family, and these 3 exceptional men who are mentoring your boys! I miss you.
Love to you!
~Shannon (td)
Aug. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Rebeca
I'm so glad you had a special weekend, and that you have many people who love you nearby. I hope you have a good day today. Love,
Beca
