Getting there?

I think our (my) goal to reorganize is coming along. We now have one shelf done in the classroom closet and it, alone, has made a big difference. We decided to add a shelf per paycheck. Sounds weird but that way I can live with one shelf, two shelves, etc., for a couple of weeks to know if I really need another one or not. I know I need two, but from there, I'm not sure.

School is going okay. Jesse is great as usual and so is Chloe, except for math. Chloe is struggling with multiplication and division right now. I think it may be the lack of book work the last few weeks with all of our field trips and yard work going on. We still have a good bit of work to do before the end of school (and maybe beyond a bit), but I think she'll get back on track soon.

Cal (our injured kitten) is still in the house. His leg is healing nicely and he is doing a bit better about not meowing, which is good when you are trying to do school work. I am hoping when I take him back Monday they will say he is good to go back outside. I know he is missing all the other cats and I'll be glad not to have kitty litter duty.

I cannot recall if I mentioned this. John has been thinking about painting the classroom. It is one of many rooms that needs painting. Face it, flat paint is terrible and that is what is on most of our walls right now. The fun thing is he liked the laundry room so much, he is thinking of painting the classroom the same color! It would definitely make it brighter in here for school and everything else we do here. I'll keep you posted on that one.

Another project!

Yep, we have yet to finish the yard. John says we are done until next year. :) The laundry room IS done. The reorganizing of the house did not get complete by Easter, but we're still working on things. And now another project.

John is irritated by the classroom. The classroom/office seems to be our next project. I will admit it was getting stuffy. We had a desk (for sewing), a cabinet and a Foosball table in the middle of the room and all the wall space was covered by a desk, bookshelf or tall plastic drawers. It was feeling cramped. Saturday night we worked on rearranging some things in the room. John and I went through our books and are donating some. Other items were rearranged or trashed depending on if they were still needed.

We cleared out a tall, skinny bookshelf that Chloe is now using on the other side of the classroom for her new collection of Goosebumps books (the 43 we bought a few months ago have been living in the box they came in). The cabinet that was once in the center of the room is now where the tall, skinny one was.

Today, John decided the closet needed a makeover. I think it will be the third, or fourth, time that one closet has been redone in three years. LOL I will admit I am looking forward to him finishing this one. Since we moved the classroom upstairs, the closet was the one thing we did not put back the same as we had it before. Organizing that space has been next to impossible without shelves in there. You have no clue how much stuff it takes to homeschool, unless you homeschool. :) I now understand why all the homeschool bloggers have so many bookcases(shelves). What is sad is just as I got rid of some things, our new English books arrived and math has to be ordered this week. {sigh} I think I will get caught up in 2021...when Chloe graduates.

Yesterday was Easter and we spent the afternoon with my family at my Aunt Delane's. We had a good time seeing everyone. The girls did an egg hunt Aunt Hilda. Then the girls hid eggs for the smaller children, of course the girls neglected to factor in the height of the smaller children. What do ya do? I only wish Cal was not in a kennel, in the house, so we could have stayed longer to talk. Seems like I don't see my family much and when I do I don't always have time to down with each person to talk. I miss them.

Number 14

Yes, today we celebrated 14 years of marriage! I am the first to admit our day did not start well...

One of our youngest kittens, Cal, spent last night in the vet's office due to an injury we discovered yesterday morning. (I won't describe the grossness of it.) So I started the day picking him up and PAYING the bill. Can you say, "OUCH!"

Tonight, John and I dropped the girls off at TKD then went to dinner. YES, dinner all by ourselves for our anniversary. First time since we had children we've done that. It was lovely.

Who knew fourteen years later we'd be so happy? Well, we did. :)

A Staycation

John and I originally wanted to go somewhere this weekend to celebrate our anniversary. However, seeing as how tomorrow is the last drama class and they are performing their play we could not really go anywhere.

So what did we do this weekend? Friday night we went to a friends birthday party. They had a silly string fight, played "Red Rover", made bracelets and of course ate cake and ice cream. The girls had so much fun and I had a chance to try out my camera more.

Saturday we waited for the rain to stop then went out shopping. We went to Ross for the first time. I have to say I would have enjoyed it more if I could have found one specific dress in my size. I loved it, but it was a bit too tight. Oh, well. It was not meant to be. :( Chloe found a dress and Jesse found a new top. I did not come away empty handed though; John bought me a new softball bat to keep next to my bed. He said I should be able to hurt someone pretty bad with that one. ;)

Today, we took the girls to Fort Jackson to play on the playground. Then we had a great picnic. We are currently making bread (waiting for it to rise) and we made a few cookies. I think we need to go upstairs and work on cleaning up the classroom table, but we'll do that in a bit.

I have a moment (I think)

Here I sit, Friday afternoon, trying to remember what all I need to do. We have had such a crazy week, in other words "normal". It all starts on Monday, as most people's week tends to start then. Drama class is always fun and exciting for all of us. The girls enjoy their class; John and I enjoy an entire hour-and-a-half enjoying dessert and uninterrupted(usually)conversation.

Tuesday was a visit to the commissary (so desperate for food!), a trip to the dump and TKD.

Wednesday was so full! We had Nature class then an Easter party afterward (I'll post pics after I actually look at them). So much fun the girls and I had there. So many friends and new people we met. And of coure we had Ms. Chanda stay because she is part of our group in so many ways.





Thursday was another busy day. It started with an 8:30am dentist appointment for both girls. I am very happy to say, again, no cavaties. We went straight from the dentist to the theatre to see "The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood". As usual it was hesterical and we all enjoyed ourselves. I really wish John had been able to see this one; he would have really enjoyed it.



Today was a visit to the bank and browsing Target. Jesse is in need of a new bathing suit and Chloe needs a new cover-up, so we decided to look there. We've done a bit of house cleaning and we're looking forward to a birthday party tonight...no cooking!!!

I believe that is the end of my moment...laundry awaits.

Update

So we tried to get the helicopter out of the tree the night it was caught in it and yesterday morning. It was just TOO high for us to throw anything or shake it out. Well, he had some high winds this morning and the winds knocked it out of the tree. The girls and I charged it this morning and held our breath while we moved the controls hoping to get it to work. It worked! I am hoping all is well with it and John can continue to enjoy flying his miniature plane.

"Stuck in Tree"

is Jesse's new name. Yesterday afternoon John got his miniature helicopter out to fly in the backyard. A little relaxing time for John. After a few minutes he let Jesse try. Now, some of you may not know our backyard has no trees until you get to the "back" of the backyard. But there is one tree all the way next to the fence on the side of the empty house. Of course Jesse puts the helicopter right into the tree. Not the bottom or middle but three feet down from the very top, out of range (somehow) from the remote and so stuck it won't budge, no matter what we throw at it or how hard we shake the tree.

I hope we can find a way to get it down today; a big storm is suppose to hit tonight then it will be toast, mechanically speaking. :( Poor John and poor Jesse, she feels awful about it.

Gone Bananas!!!!

John has worked hard this week redoing our laundry room. You see it was suppose to have wire shelves put in when we built the house. I also asked the builder to consider my height for all closets and cabinets. He did...he built them higher than I can reach. I shall say nothing more of him.

Therefore, John and I have discussed changing the laundry room off and on for awhile now. Last Sunday, we started demolition (I told you that already). Monday night he spackled. Tuesday he sanded...a lot! Thursday he primed and painted. Tonight we hung the shelves. See, he worked hard all week. I'm glad he spread it out like that so he wouldn't wear himself out. He is suppose to work this weekend.

I can tell already the change is going to make a big difference. I actually have more space than before. I did get rid of a couple of things, but not really many. Some things actually belonged elsewhere so they have been relocated. The great thing is I can reach everything, I usually use, easily.

Whew!

This morning the girls and I ventured into the yard. I watered (and fed) all the plants recently planted. And the girls watered their plants. I was still watering/feeding when the girls asked for more work to do. Of course the actual garden needed to be weeded, so that became their new task. Once I finally had everything watered, the three of us came together to plant the strawberries in a second bed. We still have a good bit of weeding to do, but we'll get there eventually.

My Dad brought down a butterfly bush yesterday. It was pitiful before my parents left, by this morning it was very sad. I am hoping, now that it is in the ground, it will become a happy plant. Fingers crossed.

Always something going on in the Morgan household

Who says you have to finish one project before starting a new? I know it wasn't us!! :)

My parents came down for a visit today. Mom wanted to see the yard work we've been doing and Dad wanted to bring an apple tree he bought for us. We had a great time grilling and chilling with them.

So you are wondering about the project right? Well, after my parents left John had gumpshun! So...we started tearing apart the laundry room. We are taking down the cabinet (that, by contract, was not suppose to be put in) that I loathe and putting in wire shelves. Then John is going to paint it "Going Bananas", a bright yellow! I cannot wait for it to be done. I'll post pics (before/after) when it is done.

So much drama

It has been an interesting week. We had drama class, TKD, and art class. Tonight we went to Edgefield. It is a Korean custom to visit your loved one's grave on the anniversary of that loved one's death. So, we met the family at the grave. Chloe received her Rasta hat (a Jamaica colored hat with fake dreadlocks attached) today and has worn it all day...even to the grave. Well, everyone immediately noticed Chloe's new look with the exception of one person. Apparently, Grandma Morgan was so focused on the ceremony she didn't notice. That is until Chloe went up to give Grandpa some fruit (part of the ceremony). I thought she was going to faint. The look was priceless and I wish I had my camera (being at the cemetery I didn't think it appropriate to take pictures). We all laughed for several minutes. It was just so funny!!

Happy birthday to Mari! We missed them tonight, but I have to admit I think it is a wonderful thing she was celebrating her birthday rather than a death. I hope Sonny takes her off for the weekend every year! So, HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARI!!!!!!!!!