Bret has been very busy recently writing a paper. He’s been shut up in our offi-sury with the door closed. Luke doesn’t get in there often, but when he does, this is the result.
November 20, 2009
November 19, 2009
I’ve been hearing P. G. Wodehouse mentioned quite a lot lately, and I wanted to see what his writing was like. He’s a comic author from the 1920’s and 30’s. I was at the library with Luke for storytime and a replenish of board books. A Wodehouse Bestiary was the only book by him that the library had, so I added it to the pile and brought it home.
The book is a collection of stories based around animals. I thoroughly enjoyed reading these short stories. I think short stories are so appropriate for my life right now, when I don’t often have a long time to sit down and read, but I can read for a few minutes now and then. Wodehouse’s humor made me laugh out loud a couple of times.
November 18, 2009
I know it seems like my blog as become all Luke all the time, but there are other aspects of my life, and I have pictures to share with you! I usually get to do a bit of crafting each day, depending on how busy we are, and whether or not I’m home during nap time and after Luke goes to sleep. I so enjoy making pretty, useful treasures. It’s nice to do something that makes progress and doesn’t have to be done again tomorrow.
Here’s what I’ve been making:
Mr. Greenjeans Sweater in Simply Soft (again). I’m really excited about how this is turning out. I’m DEE-lighted with the cables! So far, the pattern has been clear and easy, and I’m hopeful that this will turn out wearable. We’ll see. Bret picked out the yarn and color, and I’m liking it a lot. Here’s a picture of the cables:
Aren’t they lovely?
I’m also knitting socks! Yay! I’m not so fond of the feel of this sock yarn, although I do like the colors, blue and brown! The yarn is Bernat Sox, and it feels pretty rough, but I’m hoping it will soften when I was them. I’m making basic ribbed socks, and really liking them so far. This is the first sock, in progress. I tried to make another pattern, but I didn’t like it, and I made several mistakes, so I ripped that out and I’m really liking this rendition.
Finally, this weekend, I’m gotten to make some little surprises for people I love. And… I have a teaser for you! Look what I’m making!
These are both in crochet. I hadn’t crocheted in a while, because I’d been knitting garments, and it was so fun to have the hook in my hand again. I feel like I can be more creative with crochet, and I enjoy trying new things in crochet better than in knitting. Knitting still makes me a little nervous: all those stitches that could suddenly and disastrously unravel. Anyway, I think I’m going to remember that I like to crochet and pick up the hook more often.
November 17, 2009
November 16, 2009
22. Sunlit clouds as I take out the trash
23. The Eternal Father, whom I can trust as a child
24. Family, visits, and internet chatting
25. Warm stew and yummy cornbread on a cold day
26. My little helper
27. Sweet rest at the end of a full day
November 16, 2009
Luke is a good sleeper, but usually he gets woken up whenever we open the door to his room. It sticks pretty badly, and makes a loud noise. So we don’t ever really get to see him asleep. The other day we were able to get in while he was sound asleep, and took some pictures of our sweet, slumbering boy.
My sweet friend, Lauren, made him this blankie before he was born, and he now sleeps with it all the time. It’s so soft and cozy. Although, it is pretty funny that he usually sleeps on top of it rather than under it.
November 8, 2009
17. God’s sweet provision for us through His people
18. Fun fellowship with my sisters in Christ
19. Luke is part of a loving family ~ praying for the orphan today.
20. Safety and freedom to worship and spread the gospel openly ~ praying for the persecuted church today.
21. The faithfulness of my brothers and sisters as they proclaim the Gospel and glory of Christ through suffering
November 7, 2009
Luke taught himself how to climb up onto our chairs this week. I think he learned it from one of his little friends. Anyway, this is what happened the day he learned to climb up them.
Look! Mama, I’m in the chair!
And, I can stand up!
And look! I can get on the table!
Now, he knows he’s not allowed on the table (I think), but he has discovered that if he pushes the chair up against something else, like the couch, he can climb into the chair and then onto the couch, which he can’t climb onto yet.
This is what he did yesterday:
My little guy had to push this chair all the way into our room, and then he used it to climb up on our bed. He was very proud of himself.
I love that happy, excited little face! It is such a blessing to be able to watch him learn and develop, and be so glad in discovering new things. I enjoy celebrating what he learns, even when he has to be told that climbing on the table is not the way to use his new skill.
November 3, 2009
Luke had his first chance to play with a balloon this weekend. He was given one at our family fun night to Chili’s (thanks, Mom and Dad). He’ s been afraid of them before, but had a wonderful time playing with the green balloon. It was so funny, because at first, he couldn’t figure out why it wouldn’t stay on the ground like a ball. It so enjoy seeing the fun and gladness he gets out of such simple things.
November 2, 2009
I love Thanksgiving! I like taking time to be thoughtfully thankful and to notice and remember all the good things my heavenly Father gives.
This year, we’re starting a new tradition, and I’m really excited about it. We’re going to be writing in a Thanksgiving journal. We’re planning to take time together and individually to write out our thankfulness to God over this month. I’m also inviting each person that comes into our home to write their thanks. I’m hopeful that we’ll be able to use this year after year, and learn to see the continual graciousness of our God.
Here are a few other ideas to use in making Thanksgiving celebrations honoring to Christ, the One who gives us all things!
What are y’all doing to center your Thanksgiving celebrations around the God that gives every good and perfect gift?
