I’ve realized that I have been neglecting my blog because reading other blogs and commenting on what other people are thinking has been far more interesting than my own life. Of course that’s my fault! There are lots of interesting things going on here in my life and inside my head as well. Okay, maybe not interesting, but there’s still life.

A run-down:

Pilates: I’ve been doing this consistently now for a couple of weeks, prior to our vacation, I managed to get in 30 sessions, but when we got home I took nearly a month off from it, and it’s been hard getting back into it, now I’m just taking it day to day, trying to do it on days that aren’t too busy. I’ve noticed a difference.

Guitar: I’ve been going to the Worship Training Center at Vineyard Columbus, which is super cool, and I’ve been working hard at getting proficient at playing the guitar. So that’s actually a really interesting thing (at least, to me it is).

Knitting: I made 4 soakers/pants for the twins (oh, you haven’t heard? No, just kidding, I’m talking about Rob and Kristy’s beautiful little ones). Currently working on a hat for Sarah, and just finished one for her cow-milking hubby, Luke. He needs lots of warm winter hats out there in that big, chilly barn. I’m also trying to finish a pair of yoga socks–which are just like leg warmers, but with a piece that covers the foot–no heel or toe. I’m nearly 1/2 way through the second, but it’s tedious work and I haven’t figured out two-sock knitting (or double knitting) yet. Anyway, I’ve got a few other projects in mind, but I’m not sure when I’ll get to them, since I’ve got other stuff going on as well.

Diapers: I’m working on making 60 diapers for those cutie twins, too, which includes all the “fixin’s” that come with cloth diapers. I am working on a set for Alex while I’m at it, since he’s fast outgrowing the ones he’s in, and the ones I’m making are now a one-size fits all, adjustable dipe. I’ll have a pattern uploaded one day, I’m sure. But for now, I’m cutting, pinning and sewing my brains out till it’s done!

Phonics: I’m just starting out a new program with Nour for reading, and while she is completely unmotivated, we’re making a bit of progress–as in, she’s learning something whether she wants to or not! The book we’re using is one some friends suggested: Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons by Siegfried Engelmann. Of course, I bought it at Barnes and Noble, but Amazon does have it cheaper. Been trying to get Alex to work on sounds, but he’s stuck on “m” and having a good time with it, too. Oh, well. It’s fun.

Gardening: The garden is getting into winter mode, I’ve still got some peppers and lettuce out there, but I don’t know if they’ll make it through a harder frost than the one we had the other night. I brought in all the tomatoes that were left, there was a big bucket full, but they need to ripen still, so I’m waiting patiently for them to turn from green to red. Overall, I’m happy, but I’ve learned even more this year than I did last, and I’ve come to understand that learning to garden is a very long, drawn out process that includes several years of mixed results. Some things are practically growing themselves, while others need a lot of TLC. (As in “Tender, loving care, not the tv channel.:-P)

Soon I want to post up a bunch of links to some great blogs and websites that I’ve found really helpful lately, as I’m learning that the way I’ve been doing a lot of things has been entirely unhelpful to me, and that other people often do know better!

I realize this post sounded really perky, but I’m in that kind of quick-typing mood. I’ll try to write more in-depth on more fascinating subjects, but I can’t guarantee it.

Anyway, if you’re my friend (or family) and you’ve actually come here to read about my uninteresting life, thanks. I try!

P.S.–great book to read, I’ve just started: Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis. It’s amazingly spot on!