Everyday Joy: October 2010

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Brielle, while still sick, is getting better! Just praying no one else comes down with it, especially before this weekend when we're celebrating Ty's birthday.
Boys's big Christmas gift came today -- I LOVE giving gifts...it's so hard to wait til Christmas! :)
ZUMBA!
Seeing a dozen deer walk through the school yard/neighborhood after Zumba while talking with Kaye...they are so graceful!
Talking about ideas for Brielle's room with Kaye. Kaye is so creative and I'm so thankful for all her help and advice!!!
Watching Glee (at least half of it). I don't agree with most of what happens on that show, but this week it was a lot about faith/religion and I hope people/kids/families use it as a starting point for talking about important things in life like God. (And the music is always wonderful)
Booking two more shows today!

We got to school on time despite a morning of tired (and sick) kids.
Met Ian's preschool teacher (as Kelli dropped him off) and she is the mom of Roman, one of the boys Koen talks about. I love making connections!
Transportation/kid watching worked out OK b/w golf and jewelry show.
Had a show...one new booking!
Got groceries after the show -- shopping w/o kids = easy!
Whenever Tysen says, "Mommy, I love you sooooo much!" and gives me a hug. Love that boy!
When I came downstairs after changing clothes/getting make up on for my jewelry show Koen said, "Mom, you look so beautiful for your jewelry show." Love that boy, too!

After staying up quite a bit of the night with Brielle (who is sick), Seth took the boys to church and I got to SLEEP!
Enjoyed supper at Gary & Melanie's with Kaye and the kids.
Melanie offered us a bunch of toys and books, mainly for Brielle; it was fun to "shop"!
A beautiful fall day!

The first day of October 2010...unbelievable!
Even though I wasn't sure I wanted to go, the whole family went to the GRCHS football game for the Homecoming celebration. Saw some of Seth's golf girls who love the kids, so that's fun, and also saw Dale, Sheryl, Emma, Uncle Fritz, and Kaye.
Had fun doing a fall project with Ty.
Finally posted something on Calvin's job link site to find a babysitter...just praying the right one find the post! I really think that could make a HUGE difference in my Premier business!!!

Had a jewelry show...it wasn't the most profitable, but I still made some money and booked a show with a new lead!
The weather was GORGEOUS again today so for our "Special Day" we went to a new park: Frog Hollow Park by Metro Hospital. The kids loved it and so did I! We'll definitely go back again!
Realized that my lack of keeping up with this blog really does affect my mood...now I just need to save enough to get a laptop so I can be more diligent in posting regularly.

There's something satisfying about participating in TRIP! Hope it pays off!!!
Visited with Marilyn today and met Madelyn. It's always great to catch up with friends and to be joyful with them, especially in the birth of a new baby! Ty and John played together remarkably well!
I babysat Lauryn and Lucy for the afternoon and that went quite well.
Joy took Koen home from school along with Ellie and Ben. She was so sweet to treat the kids to frozen yogurt!

LOVING the Beth Moore Esther Bible Study.
Spent some relaxing time at the library today with the kids...it was cute...Koen recognized Stella from his class while we were there. :)
ZUMBA CLASS! Oh, my goodness! I've never taken a Zumba class before and I went to this one with Kaye for our weekly exercise class. WOW. I'm so bad at it, but I loved it so much! The instructor was so great in her leading the class and her self-confidence...awesome. I need more of that!!!
Again, entering this 4 days after the actual day and my memory is failing me. :)

Got some work done around the house today.
BEAUTIFUL weather for fall!
I'm entering this list of joys 5 days after the date and I'm not remember more, although I'm sure there were more joys today.

Lucy DeBoer was baptized this morning, and even though I was helping in Little Lambs, I snuck upstairs to witness it.
We spent time with friends for lunch celebrating Lucy's baptism.
Got a nap today!
Mary complimented my long hair...I've always liked my hair so that's a joy. :)