Fireproof

We watched Fireproof last weekend. I liked it. I don't like too many movies.
I know Christian Book Distributors has a Fireproof "kit". I think it would be nice for a couples group.

Anyone see it? What did you think?

Updating

I keep thinking I will do a better job of blogging. It's hard to find the time, and I have a problem with a pinched nerve or something in my neck. Typing is painful and my hands are numb most of the time. I have an MRI scheduled for next weeks so hopefully I'll finally get whatever it is fixed! It's been misery on and off since May. On top of that - my butt/hip still hurts from when I fell down my porch steps Christmas eve. Oh, and I've had a cough and sore throat for forever. They gave me antibiotics and I got worse. They gave me allergy meds and I got worse. I HATE going to the dr. I'm really very weird about it. I think you could call it a phobia. And I rarely do go, but the past few months I've gone about 5 times.

On a more positive note, my husband had back surgery earlier this month. He's doing great! He had a herniated disc and suffered for two years before he decided... no HAD to get it taken care of.


We got our Sunday school started up again! Our church had some problems and things really fell apart, but there are signs of new life. I thought about finding a new church so many times. I prayed a lot and just didn't feel led anywhere else - so I stayed. I'm still not sure that I will stay at this church long term, but for now it's right. My heart just melts as I watch little ones (including my 3 yo) learning the Bible through stories and songs.

Public school and homeschool are both going smoothly. Although I really feel a nagging sense of... of what?? - maybe guilt or conviction about my oldest being in public school. There is just sooo much wrong with all of it. I'll eventually get to my second part of public school prisoners and explain some of what I mean.

Public School Prisoners - Part 1

My middle kid joined the public school band. The other day I was picking him up and it struck me that he isn't a prisoner to that place anymore. We all felt free when we began homeschooling, but watching him come out without jumping through their hoops felt so good! I had reservations about having him participate in anything there, but this is on our own terms - the way it should be! He asked me what I was smiling about. I told him, but I don't think he will fully understand until he's older.
I wonder how irritating it is to the staff and administration that he comes and goes as he pleases.

Christmas and the New Year

The past month has been a whirlwind! I was off work from Dec. 24 to Jan. 5. I thought I would have time to catch up - silly me. I didn't feel well for most of that time, I fell down my porch steps when I went to help my poor old dog who fell down them first (ice), and my husband needs back sugery. Add to that, the usual holiday business, and preparation for a new Sunday school program.

I'm not complaining, mind you - I'm just saying ;-)

We had a wonderful Christmas, and I feel blessed to have my beautiful family.

Trans- Siberian Orchestra

This music is so beautiful! I like most of their stuff, but this one moves me nearly to tears for some reason. Music does that to me sometimes ;-)

I want to go see them every year, but we never go, We're actually thinking about it this year. It's a 2.5 hour drive though so we might just go to see Manheim Steamroller locally. It's a lot cheaper too. I think they would both be pretty cool concerts. My middle child would love either and he's the main reason we're looking into it. Well that and my love of TSO!

Home Is Where My Heart Is

I knew I hadn't posted anything here in a while, but I didn't realize it was so long.
We made it through another season of football and soccer. Homeschool kid joined the public school band. Both boys are in wrestling now. As you moms know, that means lots of running. My husband works in the evening so I'm it.
Lately I've been feeling pretty irritable and depressed. There is always so much to do and so little time. I would quit my job in a heartbeat if I didn't need the extra cash.
My heart and mind are here at home. I think of everything I could be doing with my daughter (almost 3) and my homeschooled son (10). I have felt boards to make and folder games to play - art projects - theatres - museums.
I've been trying hard not to slip into a self pity mode, but I truly hate the way things are. I'm usually hopelessly optimistic, but something's gotta give here. I'm worn out.
When I read blogs of women who have military husbands who are deployed I'm ashamed of myself for whining. At least I have mine around to watch my kids while I'm at work and help with homeschool. But...but ...but I so resent having to work when all I want to do is be a wife and mom.
I'm working on paying some bills off, and when that happens I'll be home where I belong. I pray it isn't much longer.

The Giver

We read The Giver earlier this year. Great book! I printed a study guide free from someplace online, but I can't remember for the life of me where I got it from. I would like to do more literature unit studies of some sort, but so far we've been pretty busy.