Sunday Morning Breakfast

Guess what we had?

Cold cereal. No. Not homemade Granola. Store brand cornflakes. But there were local blueberries too. . .and we got to church on time and fed!

I'm also simplifying in other areas:

• Pig killing will be ASAP.


• Paper plates are SO in style.


• Child labor laws don't apply to chores--despite what the girls say.


• Excessive volunteer work is not on the to do list.


• I'm begging Mom to come down in November to help.

Despite the challenges, and missing John, I can see the blessings emerging. Mostly I see myself learning to be with the children in a new, more relaxed, more playful way. When "fun Dada" isn't around it falls to me to play the games, go on walks, maybe even wrestle with this lovely brood of babies.