What I've been up to...(Part 3 of 4)

So, I figure I got four hours of sleep last night -- two at the beginning and two at the end. Could have been worse.  We even made it to church.  It seemed like I was the only one feeling sick, so I thought I could just tough it out.  Turns out, Tim is sick too.  When we got home he went straight to bed without lunch and has had a fever all afternoon and evening.  To tell you the truth, it's kind of nice because he was very chill all evening and wanted to just lie around watching movies.  We watched Mr. Magorium's Magic Emporium and Cars (for the fiftieth time).

• The kids and I go to yard sales every available Saturday morning.  We just stick as close to town as we can and usually come up with a few good finds.  I got a mint-condition umbrella stroller for $2 last week and found a bunch of 18-month girl clothes for $.25/a piece.  Who can beat that?  It's recycling at its best.


• Lots of rain, but lots of good days too.  Spring has definitely not disappointed.  I planted a bleeding heart and some impatiens in the front flower bed.  It makes me so happy every time I see them.  The hostas plants and lonely tulip are from the previous owners.  I plan to plant more tulips in the fall and thin out the hostas a little (they are bigger now), I think.

• Television programs: I just finished my first season of American Idol.  I didn't get to watch some episodes, but it was pretty fun.  I really steer clear of television these days because there is so much yuck.  But, American Idol is really pretty wholesome compared to everything else.  I also watch public television and finished watching the three-part series Cranford.  For anyone that's read Glenn Beck's latest book, this is definitely a "bonnet movie."  I really, really enjoyed it.  For a limited time, you can watch the series online. 


• Family home evening.  Recently, we talked about prayer with some visual aids and then found a rock in the backyard to paint.  Tim now has his very own "prayer rock."  Afterwards, we had ice cream cones in the backyard.  Carolina likes to eat hers from both ends. 

• Madama Butterfly.  Ben got free tickets to a final rehearsal from a young woman at work.  I loved it!  It is a really wonderful and beautiful opera and definitely a tragedy.  I seriously cried.  I think having a three-year old boy, like the main character does at the end, makes it even more touching. 
  

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