Courageous Joy

Lunch Break

The GPS unit was low on batteries. I couldn’t figure out how to install the rechargeable ones Mike bought for it….and so I had to guess how far was 10 miles today on the bike. I broke out of the box. I rode under the loop…..a whole new world. I rode to the West branch of the library and returned books, rode around the park a few times, rode home and then rode in a new direction. We have a paved 5 lane road that goes between miles of open field. It was a 4 mile circuit. At this point there is a school at the start of this road and then nothing until you hit another major road 2 miles down. I did NOT see the neighborhood mountain lion but I did see deer, wild turkey, armadillo and road runners. When I got home the little ones came with me and I drove them on the route I’d ridden. They finally understood why I say they have to be able to ride for a long ways before they can come with me on the a.m. rides. They thought it was cool and I had ridden 11 miles this a.m.

Back home and I did the 8 Minute routine. I did lateral pulls and attempted “crunches”. I like doing 2 different moves a day. I read about choosing weights and think the 5 lb weights are a good “middle weight” for me…if my wrists can handle it I won’t buy lighter. I need to read about the rest of the program but I wanted to get started, so I did. I’m not really an “instruction reader” anyway – I’m more of a hands on learner.

Arielle asked me to make “palacheeta” (Hungarian Crepes) for breakfast. I did. While I mixed and cooked, I called Mom to check on Dad. We had a good talk. Dad has been moved to a rehab center. He’ll be there until he can walk with a walker. They are saying at least 2 – 6 weeks. He’s in a lot of pain. Prayers are still appreciated.

We finished school. We are trying to double up on TOG now. We’ll do language, math and phonics through the summer with the little ones….maybe some science too because we are enjoying it. I’ve shared that I clearly KNEW I’m not to schedule weekly events during “school time” this year. Its been hard with offers that are coming my way. The latest is that the homeschool park day is moving to the mornings. I’m praying about it but I suspect we won’t be joining them until at least our TOG is done. We’re doubling weeks up and should be done quickly – we may even finish before the next park day. We’ll see.

OH – mailed off another netflix movie today and are eagerly waiting for the next ones to arrive. This could be good. . . something besides Hogan’s Heroes to watch on Friday nights. {G}

Stacia’s two teeth are still not through. She is trying to stand.

That’s the morning….lunch is about ready to clean up and then we’ll play and run errands.