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Thursday, December 14, 2006

~ Schools Out ~

Woohoo! We made it and now its time for a much needed break.

We began our winter break today and it will probably last until Jan 10th, being that it was suppose to be a month long. I am looking forward to resting and relaxing though it may not really happen since it is the last days before Christmas and everyone is starting to shop. BBW hasn't been as busy as I thought it would be but it was very busy today. I can only imagine how it will p/u in the days ahead. The library will be going to shorten hours on Mon ~ yeah! and I will get a mini-vacation starting the 22nd. I don't return to the library until the 30th, which will be very nice.

Dh's b-day is on the 23rd and we've planned a lovely surprise for him just among the family. Oh, did I mention, I've done all my shopping, there is only wrapping the gifts, cleaning the homefront and putting up the decorations which we plan to start on tomorrow. I am so happy because I really wanted this to be a stress-free holiday and was working to simplify everything. Yes, I did purchase most of my gifts from BBW and online, which made my life easier. The sales at BBW were spectacular to say the least and I've only used my discount maybe 3x since I've been there because of the great sales. Dh and I have been enjoying the Christmas Blend from Starbucks and I look forward to stashing some in the freezer for the days when it isn't available.

Da Boy is ready for his break and Riley is looking forward to doing some personal projects. Sk8rchick has been knitting and recently started a crocheted purse, which is very lovely. I expect that she will be doing many more projects since I found a great deal on yarn at Hobby Lobby a while back - skeins for $.50 - $1.00 each, not bad if I say so myself. I'll see about posting pics of finished projects. I'm even working on crocheted socks, something I hadn't attempted before. I plan to listen to some audio classics while I crochet which help me to concentrate on my work and allow me the opportunity to read/hear favorites and books never read.
Here is my list:

Emma
Sense and Sensibilty
Wuthering Heights (2nd x around)
Jane Erye (2nd x around)
A Tale of Two Cities

The kiddos will probably listen w/me and I'll watch anime videos w/them while we make cookies or something. I plan to work on lesson plans the first of the year instead of the last week. I've decided I needed to focus on home life for now and let the rest take care of itself. I will be trimming a lot of clutter from my life in the new year as well so that I can be efficient at what means most to me. I really love being home and I must make the decision to protect my ability to be there and stick w/it no matter what.

I hope each of you enjoy your holiday breaks from school and that you will get to know the hearts of your children more. I know this can be a very busy, stressful and even lonely time for some, however, I pray that each of you are blessed beyond measure and draw closer to God as He draws closer to you.

Off to plan our crafts and homey things. I think we shall read "Oxcart Man" again. Its such a lovely book, who knows maybe this year we will be able to do more of the things this family does so mom can stay home full-time.

~ Be Blessed ~
til next time ~ in the life & times of the Excelsior Warriors!!

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