My plate is feeling super full right now. But I wanted to check in and let you know we are okay. Everyone is fighting colds and I’ve spent the last two days in bed. I was too miserable to blog yesterday, but it sure felt good to rest.

My friend and I traded pianos last week, so now I have an apartment baby grand in my living room. The new living room furniture will arrive this Tuesday, and the area rug will come the first week in October. I bought paint for the room too, but haven’t gotten past filling the holes in the walls. It will all come together in time. I took advantage of some fantastic Labor Day sales to get everything at the lowest price possible. It was less than buying everything used on Craigslist and I got just what I wanted. Here’s a reminder picture of what I’m hoping for:

It will be awhile before we replace the green carpet with hardwood floors. The area rug will help me wait

I’ve been working on a new ebook for single serving mug recipes that will be released next Saturday. I have a handful of recipes to test this week to finish up.

I’m still trying to get into a comfortable place with teaching High School Choir. I’ve devoured several books on the subject and poured my heart out to God on many occasions. If When we succeed, there is no doubt in my mind that it will be because of Him.

My 5K is in 3 more weeks and I don’t feel ready.  I first attempted to jog the whole distance 3 weeks ago and injured my right hip.  I haven’t been able to run since and am hoping it will heal up soon so I can train.   Even if I have to walk it, I will be there.

Not long after the race I will head to a retreat for 4-days of defensive hand-gun training. After which I’ll be a pistol packing mama.  It’s not my first choice of hobbies, but my husband and Dad insist.  I’ve been to the shooting range a couple of times in preparation and was surprised how much fun target practice can be.  This is one skill I hope to never need.

Musical practice has started for the kids at school.  I have 4 kids in the play and 5 costumes to sew.  Ballet, Soccer, Handmaidens and Scouts start this week too.  There’s not a night of the week that we are not booked.  That’s not a good feeling, but I’m not sure which child to say no to.  I feel like all these experiences are valuable, so we are just pushing through the busyness right now.

So that’s what’s going on around here.  Never a loss of things to do, lol.  What’s new with you?