That "D" word.

I'm Disparaging right now.

Discipline.

Seems as if it always come back to this.

The D word.

I hate it.

I hate to administer it.

I hate to learn it.

I know I need it.

Disgusting.

Distressful.

Daunting.

Discipline.

It seems to me, that everything in my life hinges on it.

If I had more D then this would not be a problem .

More D and that wouldn't even be an issue.

I can Discern in others the benefits of it. In myself I can see the Dire need for it.

Daylight. It will come in a few hours, whether I want it to or not. And yet

Because I am not D, I will be Dragging tomorrow because of Decreased sleep.

.

Sometimes I am choosing to be Delinquent.

Other times it is Deliberate.

And yet I'm Dauntless.

...

O, there is a little Drop of it here and there-

But not much.

And so I Despise D.

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Why so Downcast O my Soul?

Why so Disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God,

for I will yet praise him,

my Savior and my God.

Psalm 42:11 (NIV)

TrEeHoUsE UpDaTe

Notice anything here...

That's right. Nothing.

The shed that once was....is no longer!

Years ago I was asked my opinion regarding adding a large building to our nearly 3 acres. It was a necessity, really. We have a home-based business that demands it. So I was promised that ALL of the extra sheds around the house would be demolished.

This building would replace all of them. Problem is, one persisted. The ugliest one. (of course) Finally this weekend it was torn down....for.....drumroll please......lumber for the treehouse!

Along with the salvaged slide from my Dad.

The BeSt of "the remains". R.I.P.

So we have progress.....and again we wait.

O the fun of Summer~!

Being a bit silly here, because I usually groan. But it tastes sooo good in the winter. NOW I can claim that I'm also green and saving the planet, (among other virtues!). Can you say e.t.h.a.n.o.l.?

Of course I can't do it all without a lot of help! DH was the very best , amazing after a long day of hard physical work, he still has energy and desire to help!

But there was nobody around to help clean up!

Favorite Photo of the day!

What a goose!

Visit to Michie Tavern

We just returned from a family weekend to the Charlottesville area.

On the way home, we stopped by Michie Tavern, since we had visited Monticello and Poplar Forest in the last year or so. We are studying the history of our country in school.

Isaac coming out of "The Necessary". We also visited the "Secret", where we learned one would go to "pluck a rose".

We learned about minding one's beeswax. Where "tending bar" came from, and other interesting facts! We danced the Virginia Reel, but I had to put my camera down to do it!

Here are my little "revolutionaries". RML fell in love with the dress and wanted to purchase it. They were very well made, locally, so she will have to save her money for awhile. Although little men would not have carried a sword, it was a NEEDED accessory for this photo.

I promised my eldest daughter not to publish her photo, but she looked very much the beautiful young lass! I will include some color photos for the grandmas.

For my fellow local home educators, note this: Michie Tavern tours are free for local residents. (a savings of over $30 for our family) Although the dress-up time was not part of the tour, but of a visit to the Clothier's shop. The costumed employees are very helpful and seem to really enjoy what they do. Everyone was happy and pleased to be of service. It was her idea to dress up our children and take them outside (you can't take a photo in the store!) for realistic photos! It was a fun time for all.