Sunday Evening Post, issue 2

A photo from this week:


Jaan... still hasn't lost that tooth. His music school schedule has been all different this week, because of Teachers Day, which was celebrated with a special concert that he had to attend. His piano teacher says that she's never seen a child like him before; homeschoolers are so weird, that even without knowing what they are, she noticed it.

Raia... was absolutely thrilled to get to go to the concert with Jaan! Also, believe it or not, she's still having trouble transitioning to no nap. I remember this with Jaan at this age, too. She can do her reading lessons for a few days, but by the end of the week, she can hardly keep her eyes open. And then she NAPS on the weekends. But don't tell her that I said all that; in her opinion, she's way too old to sleep during the day.

Asya... has been a little sick, but it's not slowing her down much at all. I have to record one of the funny things she does, before I forget: she loves to stand somewhere, pump her arms and say "семь, четыре, двадцать-два" ("seven, four, twenty-two") , then take off running. We have no idea where she got it from, but it's really cute!

Will this week: In accordance with the saying about a wife's first baby (although I don't believe it), I have to start a section for the one I didn't really mention last week. I just can't think of what to write, so I'll have to ask him....

School this week: We finished Week 5, and reading practice is going much better this week. We did a little less school than usual, because of the different music practice, but we got in some each day and finished the AO readings for the week.

My books and knitting: Still reading the same trilogy. Although, my birthday Kindle finally made it here, so I started a George MacDonald book on it, too. (I'll just quickly say that I am going to LOVE this Kindle!) Knitting news is that I finished my square and started on a lovely project an internet mentor sent me. She made the first part of it, and then decided that she didn't love the color, so she gave it to me. This is the first time I've handled a "luxury yarn," and it's incredible! Still, it's like knitting with spider web, so I have to do it in good light and without distractions. For the other times, I also started a Kindle bag.

A quote:

No worthier work can there be for a human soul that has found grace to conceive somewhat of God's loving-kindness, than to serve Him and watch and pray for those men whose sight is still darkened.
--Kristin Lavransdatter: The Mistress of Husaby, page 500

Weather and nature observations: This week fall turned cool and rainy, but we've still been able to enjoy being out in between the showers.

Other news, ministry, notes and miscellaneous from the week: We had a sad, heavy week here. Two young families at church had babies due. One of the babies died. I can't even imagine the grief the parents are going through, but we're all grieving with them. This was their first baby, born right after their first wedding anniversary. She only lived for a few hours. The other family's baby is doing well. Cute little Yasha is a big brother now.

On this date in. . . 2007, we took our first fall family walk with newborn Asya.

10 things I'm thankful for...

• a Kindle for me!
• when a little sister loves her older siblings so much that she's miserable without them
• when I can watch through the window, as all three walk hand in hand outside
• knitting
• super soft yarn, in lovely muted colors
• cool, grey fall days
• bright sunshine, breaking through the grey and bouncing off the gold
• Will reading aloud
• hot baths
• ash trees

My question for you: I guess I'll just ask, How was your week? (Please answer!)