Wednesday Co-Op

The girls started a homeschool co-op today. It meets each Wednesday and will go through the fall. It fits just right for what we need. It's close, it costs next to nothing for what we're getting, there are some familiar people there, other mothers/parents are doing the teaching, it's art/science/theatre...so many good things. Today when I picked them up they seemed happy and wanted to share what they had done. I took that as a good sign.
One of the comments that I need to follow up on is something Megan said. She mentioned something about how she thought it was weird that it was at a church. I asked her why she thought that and the conversation ended up going elsewhere - or getting interrupted - or something. I will be coming back to that. I don't know if she meant she wasn't expecting to be meeting in a church building. Or, maybe she thought it was a different experience to be doing science in a place where people worship. Hmm...I'm curious to find out.

Each Day

Rachel shared the idea this evening that we could clean one room of the house each day of the week - except Sunday. We talked about it for a couple of minutes. Right now we have things that are done each day by everyone. But, I would be up for trying another way as well. I thought it was kind of cool that my nine year old was thinking about how the household chores could be organized. Maybe I'll just let her run with it.:}

Wounded

Yesterday we went to the library and then the store. I was bringing things in afterward - the boys went with me and forgot there were groceries in the back of the van once we got home. I decided to bring everything in at once...by myself. There were only a couple of things from the store and a total of four items I had checked out of the library. So - it seemed manageable.
I loaded up and heading for the house. I got through the gate and chose to attempt closing it with my foot. The first try didn't quite make it happen. I tried again and when I brought my foot back down, I twisted my right ankle, lost my balance and fell to the ground with the library bag and groceries spilling around me. I ended up flat on my back. I also felt the sensation in my right hand, wrist, and arm that let me know I had used them to try and break my fall. I stayed there for a bit - regrouping and then wondering if anyone even noticed. No one seemed to have noticed because I laid there by myself for a few minutes before picking things back up and heading inside.
My ankle still hurts. I'm glad it wasn't more serious. I eventually propped it up and put some ice on it.   Hopefully, it won't take too long to heal. I would be great if I could say I learned my lesson - but, judging from past experience - it will not be the last time I try to bring too many things in the house after an errand run.

Starting Somewhere

So...I've come up with a couple of things. I have some exercises that I will be doing as a have a moment or two throughout the day. The objectives are for them to help my back and to pave the way to even more exercise as I continue to add on to what I'm doing. 

I decided that the only way I'm going to get things done is to just start small and keep adding. I have things I want to do with several different categories - obviously physical (from above) - but, also spiritual, mental, emotional, intellectual, and financial - at least for now. 

Blog Topics

I've been thinking this morning a little about blogging and some of the blogs I see that parents (mostly mothers) do to keep track of what their families are doing. I'm attempting to do this blog. But, I'm not doing it very well. It's about the several things. The blog I spend more time on is about my husband, his cancer, and our journey. I get a little jealous sometimes that other moms get to write about fun outings and I get to write about how we stick around home more than we used to because dad is on hospice. I'd rather have him still healthy and write about our family learning and growing together. You can find the blog here.

My Super Heroes

Balance

I just got back from the chiropractor. I feel much better. I'm not exactly the model student. I don't do all of my homework. I did pretty good at first. Then...well, then life continued to happen and I need to take better control of it. I'm needing to start a new exercise program. I know that will help my back and keep me more healthy in order to tackle everything I need to these days. Balance. I need balance in my life. I'm trying to get there.

Autumn On Its Way

Rachel asked this morning, "Is the air conditioner on cold?". Nope. That would just be the cool autumn air that is finally coming our way. I love my Rachel and I love the cooler weather after feeling the heat for awhile. It's like new things are coming. I enjoy the change in seasons.