So many things happened over the weekend....we tried our hand at making homemade laundry soap. And even though it may not have turned out like it was supposed to, the laundry we've washed with it smells wonderful....and the recipe is a definite keeper! All of the boys (except for Matthew) got a haircut. They certainly needed it....thanks to Michael for the funny pictures!
Those are befores....and here are a couple afters....John Paul and Michael...
The new haircuts helped out yesterday after taking a hike in the woods. Tim pulled 6 ticks off of Michael thanks to the haircuts by Laura!
David and Michael went fishing and they each caught a brook trout. Michael caught the bigger fish, and posed for a pic (and so did the fish!)
Tim & David cooked them, and some potatoes in bacon fat...what else! And from what I heard, they were sweet and delicious!
It sure is great to have several streams, ponds, and the forests surrounding us....thanks be to God!!
David has also continued working on his knot tying. On Sunday, he presented me with a Cross that he made. What do you think?
Tim is out tilling the garden. Today he'll be sowing in some spinach and broccoli seeds. The bell and hot pepper and broccoli seeds are beginning to peek through the potting soil starts inside on the warming mat.
Before we know it, canning season will be here, and so will the weeds.
As the growth of small seeds are happening, I'm reminded by my own children of the growth of each of them. Another Catholic homeschooling mom's blog reminds me how her own children enjoy the blessings of each other, as my own children do. God has placed each of them in each of our lives for a purpose. Yes, there are times when we are impatient and lack understanding....but the times when they are watching an old video taken on an iPhone and laughing hysterically at their baby brother, taking the time to lovingly write a letter to their oldest sister, or simply sittimg together and reading the comics to one another....those are so precious.....truly....what a gift. While we are waiting!
May God bless you and yours abundantly!
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