We have been having a bit of a drought here along the downeast maine coast, but last night and this morning it rained A LOT! That should help a bit! It has also been warm and humid the last few days and this evening I have had to shut down all of the windows its so chilly. Yesterday we cleaned the stovepipe so I know those chilly fall days are coming right along!
Home: I have been trying really hard to keep a to-do list for all of the projects I need to do or want to do around the house. The problem is that when I'm in the midst of one project I find more to write down so the list just grows! But I love being home and doing home-related things, so it's a good thing! I have been trying to pare things down a bit and simplify my life a little more so there is a box in the back of my van to take to goodwill. That is a feeling I like.
Garden: Julie picked a bowl full of green beans today and I picked a couple of wanky cucumbers! I still have kale and swiss chard that I feed to my chickens because I didn't plant much. There are a few baby bear pumpkins coming on and turning orange. The zinnias and the cosmos are beautiful. I didn't dry herbs this year because I still have so much from last year. But I did make some flavored vodkas! I made chocolate mint vodka and anise hyssop vodka. I made simple syrup to keep in the fridge to add to it. Yummm!
Family: Everyone was over today and it was a wonderful day. I wasn't sure what to make for lunch so I went through the freezer and came up with ingredients for a breakfast casserole to which I added pumpkin bread and white bread, salad, cantaloupe, and glazed carrots. Then I made chocolate chip cookie bars and ice cream for dessert. The boys all played well together and little miss Sophie got happily handed around the room for everyone to enjoy! I love those times when a gathering all goes well.
Work: I've had another stressful and somewhat aggravating week. But there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel. At the end of this month I should be able to cut my scheduled hours back to 15. I will probably have 20 hours still but only if I choose to. What I really want is to be scheduled 10 hours and fill in when needed and I want. We will see what happens.
Homeschool: Ethan (4) will "officially" start homeschool preschool this Wednesday. We are going to kick off the school year with a picnic and playdate at the park. I've been preparing his lesson plans from Horizon curriculum (A & O) I gather what is needed and give his parents the lessons to teach. They are responsible for the extras like arts and crafts and what not. I will keep all of these lesson plans to use for all of the rest as they come along.
Wishing everyone a terrific week!
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