Back in the Saddle

Well it's been some time since I have posted anything new, My kids just went back to school last Wednesday after a very lengthy Fall break. We went to Disneyland for 4 days and it was a whirlwind of playdates, sleepovers, and playing, lots of playing. Whew! now that that's over I can go back to my schedules. My house looked like a cyclone struck it up until this weekend. Man when the kids are home for extended periods of time there is no use trying to pick up. Plus we were'nt home too much. Now, let's get back to "normal" shall we?

First order of business....Christmas. I know, I know it's only October, but listen, the time to plan is now. My kids have been working on their lists for Santa because I plan to have items bought and hid this year. I don't want to go out on Christmas Eve looking for a gift. It can be a mad house out there. I am also making a few gifts this year so I better get started. I'll save the details for another post.

Secondly, my garden. Things are doing fairly well. I do have a white fly problem that I am trying to combat but I a m super excited that I see young sprouts popping through the soil. My carrots, spinach and swiss chard are all doing nicely. I have not seen hide nor hair of my cilantro or my lettuce. Where are you lettuce? I'm treating you with lots of love. Anyway, gardening has turned into a family activity. Alexander loves to water the garden with me and everyday when he comes home from work my husband asks me how the garden is doing. It's not too late if you want to plant a few things.

Lastly, I am continuing my journey by re-discoving hobbies I've loved in the past. Reading is a big one. Check me out on www.goodreads.com if you want to know what I'm currently reading. I am also still knitting. My next goal is to find a project I can finish. Knitting really is very relaxing. As I continue my journaling I have noticed that I feel more balance in my life and it is a great time. Maybe that is what I needed. We shall see. There are new things for me to discover right around the corner and the anticipation I feel about trying those makes me feel alive.