Mon.-Moving slowly today. Phil made me eggs for breakfast. Freeman, Alli, and Nathan showed up soon after 8 and we processed about 6 pints and 12 or more honey bear containers of honey. Nathan is basically reaching for the person he wants to go to now. Susan put him to sleep when all else failed. He had been fighting sleep. I think he doesn't want to miss anything. Susan and I did wash and made food for several days. I went down to the river and relaxed in the water. Came back and Susan helped me figure out a good combination of flour for gluten free bread. Ready to test it now and watch a movie with Susan. Oh, and Philip and Michael went flying today.
Tues.-Focused on exercise and cleaning goals today. I have a list of house jobs to do daily and I've had them for awhile but actually started today by doing yesterday's and todays. Also started a 12 week DVD exercise program which will take at least an hour a day. Worked on the old house for 15 min. which is also a daily goal. I ate healthier and must get rid of all the chocolates we purchased on a whim at BB's. We'll save them for Philip's hoedown. Susan worked out and made some muffins as well as doing some other chores. She was going to mow but it was just too hot and the lawn isn't growing as quickly as usual. I studied Isaiah 61 using the FireBible and The Dake's Bible. Next I will study 'Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes.' There is a lot in the Bible about Jesus's second coming and it's so encouraging to read about the way it will be some day here on earth. Righteousness will be plentiful. How wonderful. Phil was working in the office and made a few trips here and there. Freeman, Philip, and Tommy, were working in Richmond. Michael went to Liberty. He's taking a music appreciation course besides a theology course and his other airline classes such as pilot etiquette, etc. Missed out on Nathan with my busy day schedule so I went down from 8-8:30. He is reaching for people now and giggles at Freeman. He was upset because Alli woke him up from his late nap. He wanted to nurse and go back to bed so I was trying to distract him. Naomi called earlier and we are so excited because our B&B for Nantucket is booked. We'll have a two bedroom suite. Ashley and Lauren are driving us up. We will be doing a lot of walking which is one of the reasons I'm focusing on getting in shape.
Wed.-Highlights of today. Followed my goal list and had a good time of study this morning, exercise, cleaning the old house, and house jobs. Then I went to Concord and got a long massage. Came home. Hurried. And went to church with Susan. Pastor Alvin taught on the Holy Spirit's work recorded in the Old Testament. Wonderful. Jon and Cameron Rhew are the new youth pastors. The best part of my day was when Alli called and she got Nathan to giggle several times. I didn't see him today but I heard him!
Thurs.-Big exercise day-about 1 1/2 hours. I was in a sweat! 15 min. in old house plus jobs on job chart for Thursday-windows, dusting, baseboards, blinds, fans. Then went to Farmville and got groceries and relaxed with Judy and her two babies-Logan-grandbaby, and Brentley, great-grandbaby. Boh so precious. Had Nathan tonight. Phil took us on a gator ride and he was very happy. Then for the last half hour he was here he seemed to be in so much pain. Cried and cried. Dear little guy. We all took a turn, including Philip. Then daddy came. Phil and I got the beds ready in the mancave for Arnie and Marlin. They're putting in the central vac system next door.
Fri.-Phil made scrapple and eggs for Arnie and Marlin. They are spending the night again tonight and will finish it up tomorrow. Marlin went to spend the eve with Freeman. Susan and I met Michael at Best Buy and he helped her pick out a computer. It is for her photography business and her blog-which is her writing/research project for this year. It will be on fitness and nutrition, etc. Susan and I spent the rest of the day at Goodwill, TJMax, Ross, Yogurt Yeni, Old Navy, and Sam's Club. I dropped her off at her car at the gym and she added a workout to her day. I came home and put things away, made the pizza we got for supper, did wash, etc. It's 9 and I'm headed to bed.
Sat.-It is amazing how much I get done when I write out my goals for the day. Went with Alli to Chai Time and met so many new women and got back in touch with some not new friends and it was great. Nathan did pretty well but wasn't too interested in eating since everything was new. It's odd to watch another person hold my grandbaby besides Alli. He kept looking at his mommy to see if it was okay. It always moves me, the way he watches his mama. I told her that she is his first love. I loved how Jenny shared how we are hidden in Christ. When a baby is in his mother's womb, he is hidden in her. We see his mother. But he is there. He is a person. We are hidden in the womb of Jesus, and when God looks at us, He sees Jesus. We are hidden in His perfection and in His holiness.
Susan's throat has been bothering her for 2 1/2 weeks. It looks pretty bad. She's achey too. But then, she feels better. Then she gets worse. I'm hoping it's allergies and not strep. Judy just left me know she has strep and I was there the other day and she hopes I don't get it. So, Susan took some Dayquil and had already taken some IBProfen and she felt good enough to cook some chicken for tomorrow's meal, do her jobs, and go to the rodeo with Philip and Sam Y. I made Phil's applepie ice cream pie. I cut up some apples and stewed them with a little water, coconut sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon, honey and butter. After they cooled I mixed them with butter pecan ice cream and put it into a graham cracker shell. After it froze solid, I made homemade whipped cream by beating whipping cream and adding a little 10x sugar. I took the bowl out to the freezer and put it on the pie and stuck it right back in the freezer. We're celebrating September birthday's tomorrow-especially Phil's.
I vacuumed and washed the floors, drove around on the gator and went over to HV and took pictures. Arn and Marlin were there. I made supper of chicken rice and curry and then took Phil over to Rainey's to drop off Steve's truck. Actually, I followed him, and brought him back home. Then, I did 'leg' day in the xtreme fitness regimen. I was supposed to do it yesterday but Arn and Marlin came in just as I got started and I didn't think they'd enjoy seeing me do squats while they ate scrapple and eggs. So, I walked and shopped yesterday and counted that. Much more fun to exercise while spending money than to exercise and sweat. I also figured out what notes I wanted Hannah to type for Wed. and that took a lot of pressure off of me. Phil and I are home alone. Chase and Michael made steaks down at the river and are chatting down there. I nearly flooded our home by forgetting to turn off the tub water. One more minute and splash.
Sun.-Good day at church. Came home and prepared for Phil's birthday supper. Did cardio. Went for an hour long gator ride. Read a little. Whole family here for Phil's birthday supper of chicken Caesar salad and applepie ice cream pie. Michael went down to my cottage to write later. Philip went to Joel and Ashley's. Susan's working on her new computer. Freeman and Alli and Nathan went home to take care of things before dark and the storm that may be coming.
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