::thankful – for my amazing kids.  They really are wonderful.

Chris, Katie, Jessica and Kevin

Note – That’s Chris, Katie, Jessica and Kevin…previously only known on my blog as DirtBike, Cherry Ames, Princess Pea and The Architect.  They are all adults now, so you may know their names.

This was taken in the bridal room, right before Katie walked down the aisle last October.  It marks the end of this season in Mr. Pea’s and my life, the end of raising children.  They are not completely independent yet – the boys still have a few years of college left – but they really aren’t children any more.  They all have jobs, friends, and interests that don’t include Mom and Dad every moment of the day, and we’re okay with that!  Mr. Pea and I are no longer directors.  We are embracing our new roles as consultants as we launch these fantastic young adults into the world.

::creative – Mercy.  I’ve been busy. Still knitting.  You can see it all over on Ravelry.

::healthy – Ugh. and  Ratdamn. I have  two fractured bones in my foot.  How, you ask? Nothing glamorous or exciting.  I wasn’t rescuing a kitten, or playing soccer, or even doing heavy labor.  I simply tripped over thin air and fell, landing full weight on my right foot.  I was in a boot for two weeks, and have now graduated to a full foot brace which can be work with tennis shoes.  Most of the bruising has faded, but dang it’s uncomfortable!  I won’t be running marathons any time soon.  I wouldn’t normally be running marathons anyway, but you know what I mean.

Watch where you step.

Keep the Faith

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::faithful

praying for Michelle and her family.  Breast cancer has won another battle – a very hard fought battle.  Prayers for strength and comfort for all of them as they navigate these end days.

::pondering

Parenting quasi-adult kids.  We no longer give direction and instruction.  We simply act as a sounding board as they work out their own problems.  It’s hard to not blurt out the right answer, but I manage to bite my toungue.  Experience is the best teacher.

::Homey

Is fall here yet? The boys pulled out the Halloween decorations.  Now it needs to get cooler.

::creative

Squeee!!  Baby sweater on the knitting needles!  It’s adorable, all stripey brown and cream.  Next in the queue is a pair of fuzzy pink booties for another baby.  I like that all my young friends are having babies.

::The Project

I started researching appliances this week. I’m looking for a largish all in one stove, because I want to move my oven.  Right now, it’s in the wall right next to the fridge, and it vents out into the kitchen because there are cabinets all around and over it.  A one piece stove located on the adjacent wall under a new vent will work better.

::delicious

• Steak, Mashed Potatotes, Spinach Salad
• Turkey Sandwiches on Croissants and Veggie Soup
• Chili Frito Pie (Thanks, Jenny, for the idea!)
• Barbeque Chicken, Green Beans and Something Else
• Veggie Lasagna, if I can figure out how to ‘bake’ it in a crockpot
• Grilled Ginger Orange Salmon, Saffron Rice and Peas
• Bean Soup with Ham, Cornbread Muffins (baked in my friend’s kitchen)
  

::fun

DirtBike and Miss J – Homecoming Dance

::looking ahead

Busy week of school, work projects and, of course, The Project.

I’ll leave you with a picture of my beautiful daughters, because everyone should be able to enjoy such a delightful sight!

And another picture of DirtBike, because he’s so handsome, too!

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