Around the Corner....

Hello All!

We have been blessed here at the "Nest" and have been soaking up whatever sun we can, savoring Summer.
I have found that the last week has been getting cooler and some nights we've been doubling up the blankets. That can only mean that summer is almost on the way out and around the corner is September and Fall. 

I have been making it a purpose to try to "rise up early" again like I do every year around this time. I am trying to train my body to get on an earlier schedule so that I have a few weeks to ease up to it.  Sadly, with me it's been hit and miss. I admit it-I love my sleep too much. 

I think I may need to head to Wal-Mart and purchase an alarm clock. I know too well the feeling of starting the day later and trying to play "catch-up" the rest of the day. NOT how I want to start September. My personal goal is to be up out of bed at 6:30 and I think that is more realistic than my original 6:00 a.m goal. It doesn't help that the children enjoy their sleep in the mornings too and sometimes can sleep in till 9:00 am!

 Along with getting up early, I have started to write out my routine in my Home Management Binder and started to fill out my menu plans and lunchbox ideas for September. It takes some planning and organizing to get 2 preschoolers up ready for their programs, and  4 children ready for school. 

 The mornings are full with making lunches, getting diapers changed, overseeing that  6 children are dressed appropriately, boys hair combed, girls hair done up, wholesome breakfast made and eaten in set amount of time,  6 sets of  teeth brushed, 6 faces washed, homework put in proper backpacks, and all outdoor clothing on properly. Not too mention prayers that are prayed, kisses and hugs exchanged and words of blessing spoken over their day. It is very busy but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

With that being said, we still have to finish purchasing back to school clothing and switch over from summer to fall clothing. This includes going through ALL the clothing in all the dressers and getting rid of clothes that are out of season and no longer fit. I have an account with a second-hand store called "Mainly Clothes" here in town that carrys "mint" condition Brand name clothing . I bring my clothes there for exchange of in-store credit. Last time I went to browse there, I had $25 in my account from my old stuff being sold! It felt so great to be able to buy more kids clothes with my in store credit- it felt like I was getting it all for free!

Yesterday I bought all the children their new socks and underwear, because after a year of washing it is incredible at how many mismatched sets there are, and of course with boys there are numerous holes in their socks. I like to start Fresh. I bought some of their school supplies too.  I bought them cute stainless steel hot food containers for their lunches, as with many children they do get bored with sandwhiches all the time.

We are trying to be as prepared as we can for this school year. I find each year that comes around it does get a little bit more challenging because there is usually one more child starting school and it takes me a good few weeks to get my routine down pat and for things to run smooth in the morning...that is until I messe it up by sleeping  in!! ha!


Praying I will be able to master getting up early in the next 2 weeks!!!