How Much Work Is Enough For A Day?

That's what I'd like to know. It just seems like all I do is work around the house. Either inside or out. I do take breaks because of my back through out the day. It just seems like there's always something to do. I long to go on vacation where the work doesn't follow you. 

Jessie received 2 homemade butterflies from a friend from church. As you can see, she really likes them.

"Glory in His holy name;

let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice."

Psalm 105:3

The optimist says, the cup is half full. 

The pessimist says, the cup is half empty.

The child of God says; My cup runneth over.

-- Anonymous

No Pictures For Today

Jessie and Jennifer had a pretty good day. Jess spent an hour or more doing "homework". They went outside for a very short while. And Jessie happily put away groceries when Jon and I returned from Kroger's. It was another fast day. Everyone kept busy.

Jon worked in his garden then moved all the couches and chairs from the deck to the garage to prepare for the deck being power washed. Another step closer to a "new" room. 👍

Who Yells The Loudest?

Jessie and I met Brent, his mom and aide at Frontier Town this afternoon for a picnic. However, Jess wouldn't get out of the van and Brent was out of sorts. He did a lot of yelling while they were at the picnic table. We finally got him to smile when it was time to leave. So much for a fun time together. Diane and I enjoyed out time together.

Jessie has done a lot of yelling at me tonight. She is looking forward to an event next week but wants it to happen now. She's driving me crazy. 

I Turned The Air Off

I can't remember the last time we turned the air off. It's been hot for months. The high today was 75 degrees and tonight it's supposed to go down to 55. Nice sleeping weather with windows open.

I went to Bible Study this morning, then came home, ate lunch, and cleaned up the garage. The deck furniture needs to be housed in there while the deck is being transformed.

Rachel was with Jess and they read books, did homework, Jessie went swinging outside, then they went to McDonald's for a drive thru lunch and ate at Stoney Creek. They also went on a short walk. Jessie's had 3 great days with Rachel. She's been VERY happy.

Cupcake Day

I went to the bank, Walgreen's and had a pedicure. Then I did something I don't think I've done since before March: I went to Michael's and just looked around. I've only gone in stores with a purpose since the Stay-At-Home order. Today was just a let-me-do-something-different day! I came away with a few fall items. Then I came home and did more paperwork. 

Jessie and Rachel had a fun day. They did "homework", read books, watched a Full House episode, and made vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting:

Nice job, Jess!

Rachel made the frosting last night and it was delicious!

 

And ... Again ... A Two-Day Post

Sunday, August 2

On-line church, reading, Jon picked up dinner at Romeo Family on his way home from work, more reading, Jess on iPad, more reading. That about sums up Sunday.

Monday, August 3

I just can't believe that it's August. Which also means I have lots of paperwork to do. Payroll, checking accounts, etc. I did a bit of that after Jon and I went out to breakfast, we bought 12 ears of corn, Walgreen's then the post office. 

Rachel was here with Jessie since Jennifer's husband had surgery today and won't return until Friday. They went outside for awhile, painted, did "homework", then made English muffin BBQ chicken and bacon pizzas for lunch. As you can see from the picture, Jessie gave it a thumbs up:

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!

His faithful love endures forever.

Psalm 136:1

Whenever we are appreciative,

we are filled with a sense of well-being

and swept up by the feeling of joy.

M.J. Ryan

Another Two-Day Post

Friday, July 31

I was gone most of the day yesterday with the "Glory Girls" and husbands for a pot-luck. It was nice to just sit, eat and laugh for most of the afternoon. I was tired when I got home so I didn't do much. Jennifer was with Jessie most of the day and they did quite a bit of homework.

Saturday, August 1

Jon worked today, so it was just Jess and me. She LOVES it when it's just the 2 of us. Does she do anything with me? Nope. She wants to "be by myself" and play on her "iPad". OK then. I did laundry, paperwork, computer work and cleaned up the house. Now it's time to give Jessie a bath and almost call it a night. Here's a picture of our resident squirrel who is not afraid of me being 6" from him, although through the window.