Hooray! We have found a dining room table and chairs. I located it on Craig's List and Rob and I drove about 30 minutes away to get it. It was quite a bargain and surprisingly, the chairs match our livingroom couch. You can imagine Rob was really excited about that:) We had our first meal around our new table last night, and what a joy it was. It is funny to think that something as simple as a table would mean so much in family unity, but I found myself feeling full of joy to see each of us sitting there together. Now we can start inviting people over to our home for dinner!
Eli is feeling much better today after getting on an antibiotic for step throat yesterday. He will hopefully be able to return to school tomorrow. I think Eli would prefer his current status of eating fudgsicles and juice pops at all hours and watching movies on the DVD player! Reality has a way of rearing her head though I am afraid!
Jacob came home from school yesterday saying "I had a great day". Those words are music to my ears. Tonight is the first Junior High Bible study which he and Ben will attend. They are really looking forward to it.
Rob had a good first day at his new "job". He was introduced to all the staff in his department and then given a tour of campus. He came home proudly bearing a USC facutly ID badge! It looks like he will be there two days a week for the time being with the other days devoted to research for the big, bad dissertation!
I am going to flit about today looking for a few more items to complete the decor of our home...a task I find fun and relaxing. Then I must gear up to receive the troops as they filter home from school.
Jackie!
ReplyDeleteI just read all the blogs today...You are doing great as a mom! encouraging and giving space! Please tell the kids we said hi! camp was not the same without ya'll there at the end. We are currently in PA and will be in NC in another week. We are adjusting to the temperature change as well. The house looks so good..i am a bit jealous as I am wanting to be settled and no more nomadic lifestyle! Keep up with us (i post about once a month but will try to do better) at www.welshkamp.blogspot.com
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Lauren (Cohen and John)
This is like reading an exciting story. Hooray for the table and chairs! I am so glad Eli is feeling better. Tell Jacob I made a new friend in Bear Lake today and I am going to help her garden for the rest of the afternoon! It can happen even when you are old.
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JCR
Jackie,
ReplyDeleteI love the house- the wood floors and all the windows. You are doing such a great job making it all cozy and beautiful. I am so proud of all of you for embarking on this adventure. I love reading all the stories and school day experiences. We love you all. I could be having a baby any day so I may not post for a while but I will be reading!
Love,
carmen