Dentist Appointment, Red Stew and More: The Walnut Acre Daily - January 15, 2015

WORDS TO LIVE BY

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, -Romans 5:1

WORKING, LEARNING AND PLAYING TOGETHER

Somehow I didn't get any pictures today. 

Austin had a dentist appointment today. It turned out to be a really long one - around two hours. On our way out to the dentist the school called and said one of the kids I babysit wasn't feeling well. So I dropped Austin off at the dentists office, went to the school to pick her up, and then went back to the dentist's office. While we were gone Michael stayed at my sister's. 

This afternoon was quiet. Michael and Mateah watched a movie while I did some online work.

This evening has been quiet too. All three of my kids are at my sister's for the evening. 

IN THE KITCHEN

I made a pork stew for dinner this evening. When I was deciding which vegetables to put in the stew I noticed a head of red cabbage in the refrigerator and decided to add that. I didn't realize how much the color in the cabbage would color the rest of the vegetables. When I took it out of the oven I was surprised to see that all the other vegetables were reddish purple too - the carrots, green pepper, potatoes, and onion were all red. I was making this for both my family and my sister's so I had to explain what it was I was bringing them. At least it tasted better than it looked.

READING AROUND THE WEB

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TODAY'S QUOTE

Remember, if you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns. - Allison Gappa Bottke

DAILY DEALS

Dentist Appointment, Schoolwork and More -The Walnut Acre Daily January 5, 2015

WORDS TO LIVE BY

For this is what the high and exalted One says-

He who lives forever and whose name is holy:
"I live in a high and holy place,
but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and to revive the heart of the contrite
-Isaiah 57:15

WORKING, LEARNING AND PLAYING TOGETHER

Michael had a dentists appointment at 9:30 this morning. Since his dentist is in Charlottesville we had to leave at 8:30. I  missed a turn on the way and we were about 20 minutes late. I worried they would make us make another appointment since we were so late but they didn't. Michael did very well for the dentist. He had his teeth cleaned and xrays taken and cooperated all the way through.

Michael decided he wanted to make bracelets this afternoon. It's nice that he's finally getting to the point where he can sit and do quiet activities on his own for awhile. For so long that was almost impossible for him, he just could not sit still for any length of time. Oh, and the extra red lips he's smiling so sweetly with? That's an over abundance of chapstick. 

Michael did very well with his schoolwork today. It seemed like the two week Christmas break did him good. Here he is reading his reader for today.

Our paper shredder broke several weeks ago and I have really missed it. We shred most of our paper and cardboard that normally would get thrown away and use it as litter in the animal cages. I thought we would have to buy a new one but hadn't found one yet that I liked as good as this one. Now I'm glad I didn't because Doug got our old one working again. I'm so glad he's so good at fixing things!

IN THE KITCHEN

Amanda fixed tuna helper, corn and fruit for lunch today. She fixes most of our lunches during the week.

For dinner I made spaghetti with meat sauce, and salad. I was planning to make some garlic bread too but ran out of time. Michael was my helper in the kitchen.

READING AROUND THE WEB

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TODAY'S QUOTE

The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up. -Mark Twain