Remember my good friend, the Dumpster? It's back!
Last week, we received a "brush clearance" notice from the fire department. At first, I was a little TO'd because I thought our backyard was really doing well -- I worked hard last spring to clear away many dumpster-loads of brush, and the yard had never looked so good. But, it's not quite good enough -- we need to clear all native brush/shrubs from 100 ft around our house, and we're not quite there yet.
Thankfully, I did put all that work in last spring, otherwise we'd be in a tight spot right now. I think we can manage it, and the cooler weather (and not being hugely pregnant!) will make the clearing go a lot faster this time. I actually kind of like hacking away at the brush -- it's good exercise, and it makes me feel like the pioneer woman that I am at heart :). But, it will be a lot of work -- most of my free time in the last week has been (and for the next few weeks will be) spent cutting, hauling, and throwing away brush.
It's crazy to think that in less than 3 weeks it will be Christmas!! I am very excited about a new religious program I'm starting with the boys. It's based on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, but tailored to a home setting. We have readings and reflections for each week of advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, and the rest of the liturgical year plus additional work on the Mass parts, parables, etc. It's geared toward helping kids from 3-6 years old develop a relationship with Christ.
I'm looking forward to it! I really want that for my kids, and I think they're ready for it (Jack especially).
Anyway, between brush clearing and Advent preparation stuff, my blog postings will be pretty sparse over the next few weeks. But I will try to make up for it in lots of pictures and updates when I do come back!!
Last week, we received a "brush clearance" notice from the fire department. At first, I was a little TO'd because I thought our backyard was really doing well -- I worked hard last spring to clear away many dumpster-loads of brush, and the yard had never looked so good. But, it's not quite good enough -- we need to clear all native brush/shrubs from 100 ft around our house, and we're not quite there yet.
Thankfully, I did put all that work in last spring, otherwise we'd be in a tight spot right now. I think we can manage it, and the cooler weather (and not being hugely pregnant!) will make the clearing go a lot faster this time. I actually kind of like hacking away at the brush -- it's good exercise, and it makes me feel like the pioneer woman that I am at heart :). But, it will be a lot of work -- most of my free time in the last week has been (and for the next few weeks will be) spent cutting, hauling, and throwing away brush.
It's crazy to think that in less than 3 weeks it will be Christmas!! I am very excited about a new religious program I'm starting with the boys. It's based on the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, but tailored to a home setting. We have readings and reflections for each week of advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, and the rest of the liturgical year plus additional work on the Mass parts, parables, etc. It's geared toward helping kids from 3-6 years old develop a relationship with Christ.
I'm looking forward to it! I really want that for my kids, and I think they're ready for it (Jack especially).
Anyway, between brush clearing and Advent preparation stuff, my blog postings will be pretty sparse over the next few weeks. But I will try to make up for it in lots of pictures and updates when I do come back!!
2 comments:
I agree with you, the back yard looks really good. So I suppose you are not the only ones who got that notice. There seemed to be a lot of shrubs next door. Oh how I wish we could be there to help.
I feel in overload myself with Christmas and RV (spare room) repairs.
All in His time, I must remember this.
How exciting for you and the boys starting an at home religious study program. Look forward to seeing you all soon.
Love to all
That stinks, Beetah! Arg! Not like you don't have enough to do with your little brood of boys!
I couldn't help noticing that, um, perhaps you were a little "TO'd" a la Kip? I thought I detected something of his little sniffle in the phrase :)
You are doing a great job with your boys as far as catechesis! I need to spend more time up there and see you work your magic!
Love you bunches!
--Beetah.
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