Today was 11-12-13, a unique day on the calendar. So what did we do today? Not much.
Temperatures plunged as advertised today - tonight it is in the 30's, and expected to dip quite a bit further down the thermometer. I think by morning, they say it will be around 24 degrees - which is quite a dive over the last twenty-four hours. Daddy went and got wood, and we've had a nice fire crackling in the fireplace, not that we need it entirely. It does feel awfully good when you get close to it on a cold night like this though.
We had our piano rehearsal today, which went splendidly for Madison. She did both her solo performances well, not missing a note on her piano keyboard. Next week will be the official fall recital, so we'll be sure to practice more and more this week - and do a bit of catching up too. Ever since this October, we've been slightly behind. It hasn't been too bad, but Madison does want to keep putting stars up there on her progress chart, and this next week we'll get to put two stars up there - and maybe get another bonus from the treasure chest.
Speaking of which, she got something from the treasure chest at school this week - this time for progress in her speech class. She can pick anything in there, and it's not like there aren't any girl items in there. Still, she chose for her prize a zombie head with an exposed brain. It's all cartoonish, but it's certainly not what you'd think a little girl would pick, right?
Tonight we read the last book in our Winnie the Pooh series, closing out nearly a month of reading stories from 100 Acre Wood. Madison has been so into these stories that she lines up her stuffed animals in the bed next to her so that everyone can hear.
Ghost Pirate and Zombie Head were nearby as well, just so they could hear the big finish. We've mentioned our start of Christmas movies, right? Tonight was "Prep and Landing," and on tomorrow's agenda: "Kung Fu Panda Christmas" and "Merry Madgascar."
We just got news that we might be doing something free Friday night too. Christmas on a budget! Speaking of which, we had all kinds of Disney reward dollars saved up, so Mommy and Daddy did a bit more Christmas shopping for Madison, Hannah and Jonathan today. Between that and a Disney gift card that Daddy got for his birthday, our total investment was about ten dollars. Christmas shopping is almost done!
Even Christmas cards are almost done! Daddy set things up for the card this year - not a Godzilla one this time around. They were sent off to Wal-Mart to print, and Mommy picked them up. These are the pictures of Madison with Santa that turned out so nice. We added a sentiment here or there, and then Daddy created a letter with even more pictures to send along. This morning, Mommy was already writing out envelopes - this Christmas is one of the most organized and early we've ever done!
This week, a new Women's Conference starts at the church. It's all hands-on deck this week, as everyone races to prep the church and set things up. It'll be really nice for the ladies, although Mommy might be sitting this one out. She's been busy setting things up at the house - some behind-the-scenes stuff with finances. Next year, we'll be approaching things a bit differently, but that's okay: the same thing is happening nationwide. Everyone is still hoping for change, but the outlook of our country is rather gloomy. The end result is a bland prediction for the holiday season sales, and therefore the entire economy. This is year five of this, or year six? I can't remember. We've been blessed regardless - blessed and highly favored, despite ourselves. It's still the Year of the Snake though, and the leaders in our government have clearly been bitten over the last few months. Public opinion of the direction of our country has been historically low, and let's just say that with the White House, things haven't gone according to plan. We'll leave it at that.
The point is, the future seems a bit dim at the moment, but we've got a fire in the fireplace, and so much to be thankful for. It's a season of thanksgiving - one that we emphasize each night at prayer time before bed. Madison lists the things she's thankful for, and doesn't need the prodding she used to. It's not that she wasn't thankful before, as sometimes we freeze up when asked to make a list of sorts. Now, she's quick to list the things she's grateful to have: family, friends, school, church, and a warm home to come to.
Temperatures plunged as advertised today - tonight it is in the 30's, and expected to dip quite a bit further down the thermometer. I think by morning, they say it will be around 24 degrees - which is quite a dive over the last twenty-four hours. Daddy went and got wood, and we've had a nice fire crackling in the fireplace, not that we need it entirely. It does feel awfully good when you get close to it on a cold night like this though.
We had our piano rehearsal today, which went splendidly for Madison. She did both her solo performances well, not missing a note on her piano keyboard. Next week will be the official fall recital, so we'll be sure to practice more and more this week - and do a bit of catching up too. Ever since this October, we've been slightly behind. It hasn't been too bad, but Madison does want to keep putting stars up there on her progress chart, and this next week we'll get to put two stars up there - and maybe get another bonus from the treasure chest.
Speaking of which, she got something from the treasure chest at school this week - this time for progress in her speech class. She can pick anything in there, and it's not like there aren't any girl items in there. Still, she chose for her prize a zombie head with an exposed brain. It's all cartoonish, but it's certainly not what you'd think a little girl would pick, right?
Tonight we read the last book in our Winnie the Pooh series, closing out nearly a month of reading stories from 100 Acre Wood. Madison has been so into these stories that she lines up her stuffed animals in the bed next to her so that everyone can hear.
Ghost Pirate and Zombie Head were nearby as well, just so they could hear the big finish. We've mentioned our start of Christmas movies, right? Tonight was "Prep and Landing," and on tomorrow's agenda: "Kung Fu Panda Christmas" and "Merry Madgascar."
We just got news that we might be doing something free Friday night too. Christmas on a budget! Speaking of which, we had all kinds of Disney reward dollars saved up, so Mommy and Daddy did a bit more Christmas shopping for Madison, Hannah and Jonathan today. Between that and a Disney gift card that Daddy got for his birthday, our total investment was about ten dollars. Christmas shopping is almost done!
Even Christmas cards are almost done! Daddy set things up for the card this year - not a Godzilla one this time around. They were sent off to Wal-Mart to print, and Mommy picked them up. These are the pictures of Madison with Santa that turned out so nice. We added a sentiment here or there, and then Daddy created a letter with even more pictures to send along. This morning, Mommy was already writing out envelopes - this Christmas is one of the most organized and early we've ever done!
This week, a new Women's Conference starts at the church. It's all hands-on deck this week, as everyone races to prep the church and set things up. It'll be really nice for the ladies, although Mommy might be sitting this one out. She's been busy setting things up at the house - some behind-the-scenes stuff with finances. Next year, we'll be approaching things a bit differently, but that's okay: the same thing is happening nationwide. Everyone is still hoping for change, but the outlook of our country is rather gloomy. The end result is a bland prediction for the holiday season sales, and therefore the entire economy. This is year five of this, or year six? I can't remember. We've been blessed regardless - blessed and highly favored, despite ourselves. It's still the Year of the Snake though, and the leaders in our government have clearly been bitten over the last few months. Public opinion of the direction of our country has been historically low, and let's just say that with the White House, things haven't gone according to plan. We'll leave it at that.
The point is, the future seems a bit dim at the moment, but we've got a fire in the fireplace, and so much to be thankful for. It's a season of thanksgiving - one that we emphasize each night at prayer time before bed. Madison lists the things she's thankful for, and doesn't need the prodding she used to. It's not that she wasn't thankful before, as sometimes we freeze up when asked to make a list of sorts. Now, she's quick to list the things she's grateful to have: family, friends, school, church, and a warm home to come to.
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