Blogging has been tough with our computer setup in the apartment. Our computer is currently sitting on the window seat in our bedroom. In order to type, I am crouched on the floor between the bed and the window seat, perched on the balls of my feet, back against the bed, knees against the window seat, with the keyboard on my knees. My feet are falling asleep. We need a very, very small desk that will fit in the living room. I miss writing!
Outside my window… it’s actually warm again. It’s been chilly the past few days, which although I don’t mind a few days of break from the heat, it always makes me start to worry that the warm weather is gone…again…for the next 10 months. NOT ready for that yet. At all. Summer could stay another 6 months and that would make me happy.
I am thinking… about our former landlord. I’m sad to say we’re having to sue to get our security deposit returned. He’s trying to just disappear on us. He’s already outside of his rights as a landlord, and we will win, as long as there isn’t some strange technicality. Never thought we would have to sue someone. We dragged our feet for almost a whole month, hoping he would come through, but he hasn’t. Nick took the paperwork down this morning.
I am hearing… the girls talking about what movie to watch. The bathroom fan, which provides enough “white noise” that I can type in my bedroom while Tess sleeps.
Some highlights from the week… My brother’s very sweet wedding. He choked up as he said his vows. He carried her back down the aisle. They really do love each other very much. God’s grace is sufficient.
Seeing Hannah and Audrey as flower girls. They did exactly what they were supposed to, and looked absolutely gorgeous. So cute! Can’t wait for the pictures!
Hanging out with Aunt Karen and Uncle Andy. So glad they came.
I am thankful for… safe, healthy children, a husband who loves me and is kind and committed to our family, Nick’s opportunity to lead worship next weekend (!!!), a safe, quiet place to live that is enough.
From the kitchen… LOTS of eating out this week, with the wedding and family in town. Bleh.
I am wearing… blue and black checked “maxi” dress. It’s comfy.
I am reading…several books from the library about pioneer women. I’ve always loved that era, and I think the women who successfully lived that way are amazing. Also a book called Taking Charge of Your Fertility. I’ve been looking into Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) for birth control. Honestly, I’m not holding my breath as this kind of thing has not worked for us in the past. 
But I agree with the concept. Now I just need to actually DO it. Or else…we’ll just have another baby sooner than later. I got pregnant with Audrey when Hannah was 8 months. Tessa is now 7 months. That’s just crazy.
I am hoping… that the court stuff will go smoothly and painlessly. If/when we win, it would go a long way toward paying off debt.
One of my favorite things… My Hannah. She is growing up fast, and I’m seeing her begin to understand and communicate more. She has been a difficult kid for me to understand, but as she’s able to tell me what she’s thinking and feeling, I’m hopeful that we will form a relationship with lots of trust.
A few plans for the rest of the week… Rest. A playdate. Tea with a friend. Worship rehearsal. Cleaning the apartment. Bread baking. Hugging kids.
